Asus Z87-C 2.6.1CPU Configuration, 2.6Advanced menu

2.6Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

2.6.1CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

[Enabled]	Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
[Disabled]	Disables the CPU thermal monitor function

Hyper-threading [Enabled]

The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously.

[Enabled]	Two threads per activated core are enabled.
[Disabled]	Only one thread per activated core is enabled.

Chapter 2: BIOS information

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Contents

Page Page Contents Electrical safety Operation safety How this guide is organized Where to find more information Conventions used in this guide Typography Z87-Cspecifications summary Page Page 1.1Before you proceed 1.2.1Placement direction 1.2.2Screw holes 1.2.3Motherboard layout 1.2.4Layout contents 1.3.1Installing the CPU Page 1.3.2Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1.4.1Overview 1.4.2Memory configurations Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 2.3.4DIMM installation Page 1.5Expansion slots 1.5.1Installing an expansion card 1.5.2Configuring an expansion card 1.6Onboard buttons 1.7Onboard LEDs 1.8Jumpers 1.9.1Rear panel connectors 1.9.2Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 1.10.1Installing an operating system 1.10.2Support DVD information Page 2.1.1EZ Update 2.1.2ASUS EZ Flash 2.1.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2.1.4ASUS BIOS Updater Page 2.2BIOS setup program 2.2.1EZ Mode 2.2.2Advanced Mode Page 2.3My Favorites 2.4.1System Language [English] 2.4.2System Date 2.4.3System Time 2.4.4Security Page 2.5Ai Tweaker menu 2.5.1Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] 2.5.2ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] 2.5.3CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores] 2.5.4Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] 2.5.5Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] 2.5.6Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] 2.5.7CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] 2.5.8Memory Frequency [Auto] 2.5.9CPU Graphics Max. Ratio [Auto] 2.5.10OC Tuner [As Is] 2.5.11EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Page 2.5.14CPU Power Management Page 2.5.15Extreme OV [Disabled] 2.5.16CPU Core Voltage [Auto] 2.5.17CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] 2.5.18CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] 2.5.19CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] 2.5.20CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] 2.5.21CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] 2.5.22SVID Support [Auto] 2.5.23DRAM Voltage [Auto] 2.5.24PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] 2.5.25PCH Voltage [Auto] 2.5.26DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] 2.5.27DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] 2.5.28CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] 2.6.1CPU Configuration Page 2.6.2PCH Configuration 2.6.3SATA Configuration 2.6.4System Agent Configuration Page 2.6.5USB Configuration 2.6.6Platform Misc Configuration 2.6.7Onboard Devices Configuration 2.6.8APM 2.6.9Network Stack 2.7.1CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] 2.7.3CPU core 0-3Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2.7.4CPU Q-FanControl [Enabled] 2.7.5Chassis Q-FanControl 1/3 [Enabled] 2.7.6Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Boot Configuration 2.8.1Fast Boot [Disabled] 2.8.2HW Fast Boot [Disabled] 2.8.3DirectKey Enable [Go to BIOS...] 2.8.4Boot Logo Display [Enabled] 2.8.5Bootup NumLock State [On] 2.8.6Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 2.8.7Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] 2.8.8Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] 2.8.9Setup Mode [EZ Mode] 2.8.11Secure Boot Page 2.8.12Boot Option Priorities 2.8.13Boot Override 2.9.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.9.2ASUS O.C. Profile 2.9.3ASUS SPD Information 2.10.1Load Optimized Defaults 2.10.2Save Changes & Reset 2.10.3Discard Changes & Exit 2.10.4ASUS EZ Mode 2.10.5Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Federal Communications Commission Statement IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea Warning Statement REACH ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)