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... 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x MemOK! Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.001V increment - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.01V increment - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control SFS...
... 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x MemOK! Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.001V increment - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.01V increment - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control SFS...
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...signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to receive updates for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. Chapter 1 1-2...is reserved for applications to a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 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, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers...
...signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to receive updates for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. Chapter 1 1-2...is reserved for applications to a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 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, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers...
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...with its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all -in-one simple-to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. With its elegant appearance. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for...step network control center that offers you to simply press a button to switch back and forth between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-3 It automatically accelerates data speeds for any user interaction. This all fan speeds, and provides you with no need for...
...with its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all -in-one simple-to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. With its elegant appearance. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for...step network control center that offers you to simply press a button to switch back and forth between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-3 It automatically accelerates data speeds for any user interaction. This all fan speeds, and provides you with no need for...
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...use of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from the ... the vendor to get the correct memory modules. Any excess memory from the same vendor. 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 frequency is dependent on...
...use of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from the ... the vendor to get the correct memory modules. Any excess memory from the same vendor. 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 frequency is dependent on...
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...about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. 1.2.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to ... Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction To erase the RTC RAM: Z87M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to ...
...about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. 1.2.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to ... Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction To erase the RTC RAM: Z87M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to ...
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... test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. 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. MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot... after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-19 switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe ...
... test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. 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. MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot... after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-19 switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe ...
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...rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-1 The term "BIOS" in.... We strongly recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system.
...rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-1 The term "BIOS" in.... We strongly recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system.
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... settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. 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. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode...
... settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. 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. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode...
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... set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this item to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. 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. The configuration options for optimizing the system performance.
... set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this item to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. 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. The configuration options for optimizing the system performance.
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... assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/ Manual/User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you...maximum possible ratio on the CPU installed. Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you to 300.0MHz. The values range from 80.0MHz to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the X.M.P. Max CPU ...
... assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/ Manual/User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you...maximum possible ratio on the CPU installed. Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you to 300.0MHz. The values range from 80.0MHz to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the X.M.P. Max CPU ...
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... vary depending on the system loading. [Manual] Use the or keys to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-11 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the... frequency value. If you to its optimized setting depending on the system load. CPU Graphics Max. OC Tuner [Auto] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to enable or disable the EPU power saving function...
... vary depending on the system loading. [Manual] Use the or keys to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-11 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the... frequency value. If you to its optimized setting depending on the system load. CPU Graphics Max. OC Tuner [Auto] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to enable or disable the EPU power saving function...
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...VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component. [T. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-15 Use the or keys to decrease DRAM power efficiency. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to adjust the voltage range.... This item allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage frequency. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption deliveryand extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to CPU loading. Configuration options: [Auto] ...
...VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component. [T. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-15 Use the or keys to decrease DRAM power efficiency. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to adjust the voltage range.... This item allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage frequency. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption deliveryand extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to CPU loading. Configuration options: [Auto] ...
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... -voltage. The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. Use the or keys to adjust the value. When this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to set the Turbo Mode to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you set a higher current limit to [Enabled]. Use the or keys to be taken...
... -voltage. The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. Use the or keys to adjust the value. When this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to set the Turbo Mode to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you set a higher current limit to [Enabled]. Use the or keys to be taken...
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... of the high-speed active phase current balance during the load transient. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-17 The values range from 0A to 50A at 1Amp increment. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to adjust...
... of the high-speed active phase current balance during the load transient. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-17 The values range from 0A to 50A at 1Amp increment. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to adjust...
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... To offset the voltage by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] • We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set this item takes the standard value of the I /O on the processor. CPU System Agent Voltage...PCIe controller and power control unit. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set SVID Support to set the SVID Voltage override. SVID Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to...
... To offset the voltage by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] • We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set this item takes the standard value of the I /O on the processor. CPU System Agent Voltage...PCIe controller and power control unit. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set SVID Support to set the SVID Voltage override. SVID Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to...
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...may damage the CPU permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-21 You can use the or keys to 1.500V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.735V to adjust the value. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set ... interval. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from the memory bus. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 1.185V to 0.6300x with a 0.005V interval. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This ...
...may damage the CPU permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-21 You can use the or keys to 1.500V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.735V to adjust the value. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set ... interval. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from the memory bus. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 1.185V to 0.6300x with a 0.005V interval. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This ...
Quick Guide
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... Frequency, CPU Ratio, and CPU Cache Ratio Click or tap or to select the number of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 Save your motherboard user manual for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost. Refer to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings.... For system stability, the TPU settings are not loaded during system bootup. Refer to section Ai Tweaker menu in the BIOS chapter of your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup.
... Frequency, CPU Ratio, and CPU Cache Ratio Click or tap or to select the number of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 Save your motherboard user manual for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost. Refer to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings.... For system stability, the TPU settings are not loaded during system bootup. Refer to section Ai Tweaker menu in the BIOS chapter of your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup.
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ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 13 Adjust to a high value for power efficiency. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for optimal system efficiency, and overall system stability and performance. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequence range... or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. CPU Power Phase Control Increase the phase number under a light system load to increase the VRM efficiency. * The system...
ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 13 Adjust to a high value for power efficiency. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for optimal system efficiency, and overall system stability and performance. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequence range... or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. CPU Power Phase Control Increase the phase number under a light system load to increase the VRM efficiency. * The system...
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... of every phase component. 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. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification...thermal conditions. 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 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. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification...thermal conditions. 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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... system performance or to get more transient and better thermal performance. Back to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. 18 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 Adjust to a high value for power efficiency. The Performance and Power Saving Utilities are only available in ... Processing Unit (EPU), TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), and Fan Xpert 2. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. CPU Power Phase Control Increase the phase number under a light system load to increase VRM efficiency. * The system automatically ...
... system performance or to get more transient and better thermal performance. Back to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. 18 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 Adjust to a high value for power efficiency. The Performance and Power Saving Utilities are only available in ... Processing Unit (EPU), TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), and Fan Xpert 2. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequence range simultaneously. CPU Power Phase Control Increase the phase number under a light system load to increase VRM efficiency. * The system automatically ...