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... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xi Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I /O connectors / jumpers / buttons BIOS features Manageability Precision Tweaker 2 - BCLK/PEG frequency ...
... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xi Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I /O connectors / jumpers / buttons BIOS features Manageability Precision Tweaker 2 - BCLK/PEG frequency ...
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...'s first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, ..., improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. *** The SSD is in sleep mode, saving wait time ...
...'s first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, ..., improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. *** The SSD is in sleep mode, saving wait time ...
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... 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-3 MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for you to manage your network programs. AI Suite 3 With its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking...
... 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-3 MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for you to manage your network programs. AI Suite 3 With its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking...
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... the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation...
... the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation...
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..., then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.2.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in.... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. To erase the RTC RAM: Z87M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and...
..., then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.2.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in.... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. To erase the RTC RAM: Z87M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and...
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...the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. button • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings... to enhance system performance. 1. function. • The MemOK! switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-19 MemOK! Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM ...
...the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. button • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings... to enhance system performance. 1. function. • The MemOK! switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-19 MemOK! Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM ...
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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system ...circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system...
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system ...circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system...
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... the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.
... the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.
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...CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-9 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu ...items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to ...
...CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-9 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu ...items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to ...
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...you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [X.M.P.]. Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you to set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/ Manual/User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to select a BCLK (base clock) mode when running in a high or low BCLK. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]... on the Uncore part of the processor. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set the CPU ratio and...
...you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [X.M.P.]. Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you to set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/ Manual/User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to select a BCLK (base clock) mode when running in a high or low BCLK. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]... on the Uncore part of the processor. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set the CPU ratio and...
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...Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. OC Tuner [Auto] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options... with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-11 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you assign a value for enhancing the system performance and accelerates iGPU performance to the extreme according to get the extreme overclocking capability.
...Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. OC Tuner [Auto] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options... with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-11 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you assign a value for enhancing the system performance and accelerates iGPU performance to the extreme according to get the extreme overclocking capability.
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...or keys to CPU loading. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption deliveryand extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-15 The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX...Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ ...
...or keys to CPU loading. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption deliveryand extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-15 The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX...Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ ...
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... the threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this menu allow you to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Decrease to help consume less power or increase to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo... SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to adjust the value. When this item when overclocking. The values range from 1W t0 4096W.
... the threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this menu allow you to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Decrease to help consume less power or increase to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo... SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to adjust the value. When this item when overclocking. The values range from 1W t0 4096W.
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...load transient. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in... Response [Auto] Allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0A to improve power saving when ...
...load transient. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in... Response [Auto] Allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0A to improve power saving when ...
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... with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V to [Enabled]. Use the or keys to adjust the value. By default, this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you disable this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. SVID Support [Auto] When... overclocking, set the SVID Voltage override. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to [Enabled]. CPU Analog I /O ...
... with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V to [Enabled]. Use the or keys to adjust the value. By default, this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you disable this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. SVID Support [Auto] When... overclocking, set the SVID Voltage override. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to [Enabled]. CPU Analog I /O ...
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... from 0.3950x to 1.500V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.735V to 0.6300x with a 0.0050x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 1.185V to 1.800V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a ... Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item is the DRAM reference voltage for a more stable performance under high voltage settings. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-21 You can use the or keys to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. You can use...
... from 0.3950x to 1.500V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.735V to 0.6300x with a 0.0050x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 1.185V to 1.800V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a ... Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item is the DRAM reference voltage for a more stable performance under high voltage settings. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-21 You can use the or keys to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. You can use...
Quick Guide
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...Base Clock Frequency, CPU Ratio, and CPU Cache Ratio Click or tap or to select the number of the CPU cores, which vary with your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup. Refer to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Back to Quick ...Menu TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) TPU allows you to an unstable system. Save your CPU model. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Frequency in BIOS to section Ai Tweaker menu in the BIOS and...
...Base Clock Frequency, CPU Ratio, and CPU Cache Ratio Click or tap or to select the number of the CPU cores, which vary with your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup. Refer to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Back to Quick ...Menu TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) TPU allows you to an unstable system. Save your CPU model. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Frequency in BIOS to section Ai Tweaker menu in the BIOS and...
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... the changes Click or tap to apply the changes CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for overclocking. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 13 CPU Power Phase Control Increase the phase number under a light system load to increase the VRM efficiency. * ...system efficiency, and overall system stability and performance. CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to a low value for power efficiency. Adjust to a high value for system performance or to enlarge the...
... the changes Click or tap to apply the changes CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for overclocking. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 13 CPU Power Phase Control Increase the phase number under a light system load to increase the VRM efficiency. * ...system efficiency, and overall system stability and performance. CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to a low value for power efficiency. Adjust to a high value for system performance or to enlarge the...
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... of every phase component. DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to increase the overclocking range. DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the DRAM power efficiency. •... response. Tick ON to apply the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions ...
... of every phase component. DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to increase the overclocking range. DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the DRAM power efficiency. •... response. Tick ON to apply the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions ...
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... light system load to increase VRM efficiency. * The system automatically sets the default to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. 18 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 Adjust to a high value for system performance or to a low value for an optimal system efficiency, and system stability... to adjust the power settings of the CPU for power efficiency. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking. The Performance and Power Saving Utilities are only available in one interface: DIGI+ VRM, Energy Processing Unit (EPU), TurboV Processing Unit (...
... light system load to increase VRM efficiency. * The system automatically sets the default to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. 18 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 Adjust to a high value for system performance or to a low value for an optimal system efficiency, and system stability... to adjust the power settings of the CPU for power efficiency. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking. The Performance and Power Saving Utilities are only available in one interface: DIGI+ VRM, Energy Processing Unit (EPU), TurboV Processing Unit (...