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Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! ASUS GPU Boost - Ai Charger+ - Anti Surge - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Cable - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.001V increment - ASUS Turbo V - Disk Unlocker...
Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! ASUS GPU Boost - Ai Charger+ - Anti Surge - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Cable - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.001V increment - ASUS Turbo V - Disk Unlocker...
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...updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. MemOK! Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with smart devices ... and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-3 It allows you to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the systemí...
...updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. MemOK! Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with smart devices ... and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-3 It allows you to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the systemí...
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... in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules... Latency. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended ...
... in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules... Latency. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended ...
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...panel header lights continuously. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. function. ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-21 switch • Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe ...BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Z87I-DELUXE Chapter 1 Z87I-DELUXE MemOK! switch does...
...panel header lights continuously. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. function. ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-21 switch • Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe ...BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Z87I-DELUXE Chapter 1 Z87I-DELUXE MemOK! switch does...
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... result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as Z87IP.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device...
... result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as Z87IP.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device...
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..., click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Menu bar General help Chapter...
..., click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Menu bar General help Chapter...
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To change a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to create/confirm the ... The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-9
To change a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to create/confirm the ... The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-9
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... you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your target Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK Mode] [High BCLK...
... you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your target Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK Mode] [High BCLK...
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... ratio is set to adjust the value. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the CPU installed. Max. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-11 If you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit... or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Use the or keys to 100:100. If you assign a value for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings.
... ratio is set to adjust the value. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the CPU installed. Max. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-11 If you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit... or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Use the or keys to 100:100. If you assign a value for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings.
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... Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading. OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to manually configure...
... Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading. OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to manually configure...
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Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined ... The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-15 tRDWR_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] tRDWR_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] MISC MRC Fast...
Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined ... The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-15 tRDWR_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] tRDWR_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] MISC MRC Fast...
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... the thermal module. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for overclocking. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to 500kHz with a 50kHz...
... the thermal module. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for overclocking. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to 500kHz with a 50kHz...
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...The thermal conditions should be monitored. DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. Use the or keys to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM...adjust the value. Allows you to [Manual]. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-17 range, or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. The values range from 300kHz to enlarge the O.C. Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability...
...The thermal conditions should be monitored. DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. Use the or keys to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM...adjust the value. Allows you to [Manual]. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-17 range, or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. The values range from 300kHz to enlarge the O.C. Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability...
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... items appear only when you to set the Turbo Mode to adjust the value. Use the or keys to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. The values range from 1 to 127 in this item is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows...
... items appear only when you to set the Turbo Mode to adjust the value. Use the or keys to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. The values range from 1 to 127 in this item is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows...
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... you to improve power saving when the processor is in low power state. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-19 CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed...
... you to improve power saving when the processor is in low power state. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-19 CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed...
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...Offset Use the or keys to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0A to [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode... a 0.001V interval. CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0.001V to configure the voltage amount for the processor's cores. Configuration options: [...
...Offset Use the or keys to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0A to [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode... a 0.001V interval. CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0.001V to configure the voltage amount for the processor's cores. Configuration options: [...
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... [Auto] Allows you to 2.440V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. According to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-23 By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the or keys to Intel® CPU .... [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM voltage. SVID Control [Auto] When overclocking, set this item takes the standard value of the I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset...
... [Auto] Allows you to 2.440V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. According to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-23 By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the or keys to Intel® CPU .... [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM voltage. SVID Control [Auto] When overclocking, set this item takes the standard value of the I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset...
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... under high voltage settings. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the data lines on Channels A and B. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range...
... under high voltage settings. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the data lines on Channels A and B. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range...