User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Knowing BIOS
- 2. BIOS setup program
- 3. My Favorites
- 4. Main menu
- 5. Extreme Tweaker menu
- 6. Advanced menu
- 6.1 Platform Misc Configuration
- 6.2 CPU Configuration
- 6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration
- 6.4 PCH Configuration
- 6.5 PCH Storage Configuration
- 6.6 PCH-FW Configuration
- 6.7 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration
- 6.8 Trusted Computing
- 6.9 UEFI Variables Protection
- 6.10 PCI Subsystem Settings
- 6.11 USB Configuration
- 6.12 Network Stack Configuration
- 6.13 NVMe Configuration
- 6.14 HDD/SSD SMART Information
- 6.15 APM Configuration
- 6.16 Onboard Devices Configuration
- 6.17 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
- 7. Monitor menu
- 8. Boot menu
- 9. Tool menu
- 10. Exit menu
- 11. Updating BIOS
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ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual
The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual], [AEMP II],
[XMP I], or [XMP II].
BCLK Frequency
Using a higher BCLK frequency will alter the operating frequency of all associated clock
domains (CPU, DRAM, and Cache). Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK
frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.
PCIE Frequency
Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 80 MHz to 200 MHz with an
interval of 0.1 MHz.
Configuration options: [Auto] [80.0] - [200.0]
The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [AEMP II].
AEMP
Allows you to select your ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP). Each profile has its own
DRAM frequency, timing and voltage.
The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP I] or [XMP II].
XMP
Allows you to select your Extreme Memory Profile. Each profile has its own DRAM
frequency, timing and voltage.
Intel(R) Adaptive Boost Technology
Allows you to enable or disable IABT to improve performance by allowing higher multi-core
turbo frequencies. Operating within system power and temperature specifications when
current, power and thermal headroom exists, please ensure quality cooling for the CPU
before enabling the ABT function.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement
[Auto - Lets BIOS Optimize] This item allows you to use ASUS optimized
core ratio Turbo settings at default processor
speeds.
[Disabled - Enforce All limits] This item allows you to use Intel default Turbo
core ratio settings.
[Enabled - Remove All limits] This item allows you to use optimized power
and current thresholds for maintaining
maximum performance.
[Enabled - Remove All limits (90°C)] This item allows you to use optimized power
and current thresholds for maintaining
maximum performance.