ASUS Z97-C Manuel D’Utilisation

ASUS Z97-C

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Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or 

open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings 

to enhance system performance.

MemOK! button
Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system 

boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button lights continuously. Press 

and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic 

memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.

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The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the 

system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.

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The MemOK! button does not function under Windows

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 OS environment.

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During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It 

takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test 

fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed 

of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.

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Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each 

timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning 

process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones 

recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at 

www.asus.com.

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If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system 

continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn 

off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.

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If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button 

to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST 

reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.

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We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from  

www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.

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