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... - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment - Z97-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O ports(6-jacks) (continued on the next page) xi Anti Surge EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.1MHz increment...
... - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment - Z97-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O ports(6-jacks) (continued on the next page) xi Anti Surge EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.1MHz increment...
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... Recall (C.P.R.) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...
... Recall (C.P.R.) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...
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... the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly...
... the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly...
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... CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the...
... CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the...
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... Tree Map setup. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Refer to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-5 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 3.2.3 QFan ... button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. 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. Refer ...
... Tree Map setup. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Refer to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-5 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 3.2.3 QFan ... button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. 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. Refer ...
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... best settings. You can also easily set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. ASUS Z97-E 3-9 Chapter 3 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to confirm auto-tuning. The system automatically detects the CPU fan...
... best settings. You can also easily set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. ASUS Z97-E 3-9 Chapter 3 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to confirm auto-tuning. The system automatically detects the CPU fan...
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... prompted to malfunction. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. 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...
... prompted to malfunction. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. 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...
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...2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] [DDR3-3200MHz] [DDR3-3400MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Ratio Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit,...The values depend on the CPU installed. Use the or keys to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Enabling this item may enhance the overclocking capability of the processor. Min. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disable] BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency ratio [Auto] Allows ...
...2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] [DDR3-3200MHz] [DDR3-3400MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Ratio Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit,...The values depend on the CPU installed. Use the or keys to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Enabling this item may enhance the overclocking capability of the processor. Min. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disable] BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency ratio [Auto] Allows ...
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... overclocking capability. Transmitter Rising Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Transmitter Falling Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Transmitter Control Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Receiver Rising Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Receiver Falling Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Receiver Control Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97...
... overclocking capability. Transmitter Rising Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Transmitter Falling Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Transmitter Control Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Receiver Rising Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Receiver Falling Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Receiver Control Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97...
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...from 1 W to maintain the time window for CPU overclocking. Use the or keys to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-23 The thermal conditions should be monitored. A... higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ...
...from 1 W to maintain the time window for CPU overclocking. Use the or keys to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-23 The thermal conditions should be monitored. A... higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ...
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...[Adaptive Mode]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for overclocking. The values range from 0 A to the CPU cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power...values range from 0 A to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-25 CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to enlarge the overclocking potential. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. The values range from 0.00...
...[Adaptive Mode]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for overclocking. The values range from 0 A to the CPU cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power...values range from 0 A to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-25 CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to enlarge the overclocking potential. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. The values range from 0.00...
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... This item allows you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65 V. We recommend that you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] This item allows you ... the value. Set this item to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking. The values range from 0.39500x to 2.1350 V with a 0.00500x interval. The system may damage the CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-29 The values range from 1.1850 V to 0.63000x with...
... This item allows you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65 V. We recommend that you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] This item allows you ... the value. Set this item to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking. The values range from 0.39500x to 2.1350 V with a 0.00500x interval. The system may damage the CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-29 The values range from 1.1850 V to 0.63000x with...
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... settings saved in the profile number that saved your USB drive. Save to Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Z97-E 3-55 Chapter 3 Profile Name This item allows you to load or save profile from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile... failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile name. 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile.
... settings saved in the profile number that saved your USB drive. Save to Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Z97-E 3-55 Chapter 3 Profile Name This item allows you to load or save profile from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile... failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile name. 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile.
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...highest power efficiency, generating less heat to a low value for system performance or to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. Chapter 4 ASUS Z97-E 4-7 Adjust to a high value for power efficiency. 5 CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every ... monitored. Launching DIGI+ VRM To launch DIGI+ VRM, click or tap then select DIGI+ VRM. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. 4.4.1 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust the voltage range to enhance reliability and stability. Higher frequency gets quicker transient ...
...highest power efficiency, generating less heat to a low value for system performance or to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. Chapter 4 ASUS Z97-E 4-7 Adjust to a high value for power efficiency. 5 CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every ... monitored. Launching DIGI+ VRM To launch DIGI+ VRM, click or tap then select DIGI+ VRM. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. 4.4.1 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust the voltage range to enhance reliability and stability. Higher frequency gets quicker transient ...
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... made in TurboV EVO will not be kept on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. Refer to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies...profile after Windows starts. It also provides the Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. For system stability, all the changes Chapter 4 ASUS Z97-E 4-9 4.4.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high...
... made in TurboV EVO will not be kept on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. Refer to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies...profile after Windows starts. It also provides the Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. For system stability, all the changes Chapter 4 ASUS Z97-E 4-9 4.4.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high...