User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Knowing BIOS
- 2. BIOS setup program
- 3. My Favorites
- 4. Main menu
- 5. Ai 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 PCI Subsystem Settings
- 6.10 USB Configuration
- 6.11 Network Stack Configuration
- 6.12 NVMe Configuration
- 6.13 HDD/SSD SMART Information
- 6.14 APM Configuration
- 6.15 Onboard Devices Configuration
- 6.16 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 STRIX Z690 SERIES BIOS Manual
CPU Load-line Calibration
The load-line is defined by the Intel VRM specification and affects the level of voltage
supplied to the processor. Higher load-line calibration settings result in reduced
VDroop at the expense of voltage overshoot and will increase CPU temperatures due
to higher voltage under load. Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the load-line slope.
Level 1 = greater VDroop, Level 7 = minimum VDroop.
Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4:Recommended for
OC] [Level 5] [Level 6] [Level 7] [Level 8]
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
Synch ACDC Loadline with VRM Loadline
Enable this item to allow the VRM Loadline to be adjusted automatically to match the
AC/DC Loadline.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled
CPU Current Capability
Allows you to set the shut-off current limit for external voltage regulator. A higher
setting will allow the voltage regulator to supply more current while a lower setting will
cause the voltage regulator to shut off the system when the supplied current is higher
than the set value.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] - [140%]
Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high loading for extra power
support.
CPU Current Reporting
Configuration options: [Auto] [50%] [100%] [150%]
CPU VRM Switching Frequency
This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal
production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed. Setting a higher switching frequency will result in better transient
response at the expense of higher VRM temperatures. Active cooling of the VRM
heatsink is recommended when running high CPU voltage and high load-line
calibration values.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to
[Manual].
Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency(KHz)
Allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Use the
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300 KHz to 800 KHz with
an interval of 100 KHz.