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Notice: Some boards have older firmware for the onboard OLED/AURA, which can cause some strange issues. Update to the latest version, V1.00.13 link. Run the .exe from within Windows
Super IO chip monitoring data being stuck and/or affecting fan header PWM is now fixed. This fix is "two fold" fix, it requires UEFI with ASUS WMI implementation and applications accessing Super IO chip must also use this, otherwise adverse effects will occur to fan header PWM.
UEFI 0001 (Superseded see UEFI spoiler in OP) found in this post is first publicly available beta with this implementation. Within HWINFO the heading named by motherboard model will change to ASUS WMI, readings with (VRM) will more accurately reflect actual voltages.
UEFI 0001 (Superseded see UEFI spoiler in OP) found in this post is first publicly available beta with this implementation. Within HWINFO the heading named by motherboard model will change to ASUS WMI, readings with (VRM) will more accurately reflect actual voltages.
Updated software versions supporting ASUS WMI:
- HWInfo v5.88 or later
- HWMonitor Beta: http://download.cpuid.com/betas/hwm_b17.zip
- SIV 5.32 or later
- CPU-Z Beta v1.86.1 or later
- AIDA64 v5.98.4800 or later
Note: CPUID SW links, as of date of update to OP, are 404 .
Last update date:- 23/02/19
Last update:- Added info on UEFI 1701, link for electrified's ASUS WMI support for Linux HWMON (lmsensors).
ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme X399 AMD Threadripper
Overclocking / Support
Overclocking / Support
ASUS Motherboards Microcode Update for Meltdown and Spectre, news link
UEFI (listing as latest at top)
Some older post links broken due to forum change, will be sorted ASAP
UEFI 1701 - Download from official support page, has ASUS WMI, AGESA 1.1.0.2, for other info see this post.
Modded UEFI 1601 with ASUS WMI by Elmor - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1601 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1501 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 0001 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1402 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 9952 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1003 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 9931 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1002 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 0020 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1001 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 0002 - see this post for further info and discussion in thread.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0002.zip
UEFI 0001 - see this post for further info and discussion in thread.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0001.zip
UEFI 0902 - see this post for further info and discussion in thread.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0902.zip
SHA-256: 4F6A63E7FADD6DB5DD6D0F0F26AF9619D932C32AEFBBC7AFEB3C4D60FA47D845
UEFI 0006 - see this post for further info and discussion in thread.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0006.zip
SHA-256: 3F5E1D01C9BC45E187C9E5D884F3C282E335759E8662229089E0121390862ED5
UEFI 0019 - see this post for further info and discussion in thread.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0019.zip
SHA-256: BD4AA9AB2AFE081B675C6D9AB5D7949728C21DF857AAC30836D9F0BF005EDA94
UEFI 0901 - see this post for info.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0901.zip
SHA-256: 479C8FC2467F5196114E868EB3D61F9399649E90286F0A3521FA6D7EE75AC7D1
UEFI 0012 - see this post for info.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0012.zip
SHA-256: 48DFA8458A1B3E251DCDF2FC47BB620BD75A3D5E8855FBB8B19C822199860B80
UEFI 0804 - see this post for changes.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0804.zip
SHA-256: 57465F569F40C2032AEA122F74019456B753772C3ABF9BB4D53E2D01346E8DBD
UEFI 0007 - Improves DRAM margins when using Hynix-based DIMMs in 2DPC configuration.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0007.zip
SHA-256: 593B464D8B1F36AE8B235566B93A4D9664394C77812CDE0B847CB5EAB91350C5
UEFI 0801 - Revised memory rules, fixed CPU temp reporting issue after CMOS clear, UEFI RAID driver updated, Secure Erase string update.
(Notice: To avoid issues, do not update to this beta BIOS if you already have a SATA RAID configuration. For more details and instructions regarding the BIOS/RAID driver, please refer to the following link.)
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0801.zip
SHA-256: FAA5CABB5905A6BDA82E35D6997E3998FD1E745A3AC57B70EFED5C5FA1475808
UEFI 0603 - Includes previous Ai suite patch, RAID driver update, and a patch for Inateck 7-port KTU3FR-5O2U to solve POST issues.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0603.zip
SHA-256: EB76E47385FB436520D31A67EB831D7A0EAA584D08AFE7701526BD9BFC52E301
UEFI 0046 plus updated AiSuite links in this post.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0046.zip
SHA-256:84599CAE41B64B384C3C50A633E5FB289EBE522F72CC9BC8CAEC533BA62FEFDB
UEFI 9960 Beta - Automatically applies a 2T Command Rate for 2 DPC configs when above DDR4-2820.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-9960.zip
SHA-256: F3375608AF240F3A252BFE341FF8398DC38FADD3313C03B41F619828DA195E32
UEFI 0601 Official - Public release build. This will be on the support pages soon. Same as the 9910 beta. Please clear CMOS after updating (allow the update to complete fully before doing so!). For those of you still experiencing memory instability, try setting a 2T Command Rate.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0601.zip
SHA-256: FA311F9B95B397340A1AF2F97016A9145B2C34B7631C18615E82F043F73B9CDC
UEFI 9910 Beta - Improved dual rank memory tuning.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-9910.zip
SHA-256: B97A061F8B9695267E6C55C2D900AD866FF532C2A326EFF6B91F73C71DEC1D72
UEFI 9906 Beta - More DRAM tuning for compatibility/OC, added CLDO VDDP Voltage under Tweaker's Paradise, also synchronized HWM CPU temp with monitor.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-9906.zip
SHA-256: 95D5764CD0838ACC8B43D8AD65128399981E88137A34CD54EDF5BAD6706996D2
UEFI 9980 Beta - Improves memory overclocking. Please note, some boards have older firmware for the onboard OLED/Aura, which can cause some strange issues. Please update to the latest version here
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-9980.zip
SHA-256: 6158C4A25064CD72700D1A1B20A611F5B07F437DCA4AB54BDA7AD831D007752E
UEFI 9964 Beta - Improves memory overclocking, and adds 'Ln2 Tune' option to Tweaker's Paradise.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-9964.zip
SHA-256: 6054D525D4032AF2F6BC93DACE12C89B4E514430217EF3C468FE4FA5B07C6ED9
UEFI 0503 and Aura Firmware Update Tool - Updated AMD AGESA code and fixes some of the issues with 0501, Aura firmware update patches bugs that some users are experiencing.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0503.zip
SHA-256: E58B8AF2E3E368AF928CC82D5F138F1BA19AF16E8D36039DFE9E1B47CA54F12A
AURA Update gain from support page, link.
UEFI 1701 - Download from official support page, has ASUS WMI, AGESA 1.1.0.2, for other info see this post.
Modded UEFI 1601 with ASUS WMI by Elmor - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1601 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1501 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 0001 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1402 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 9952 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1003 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 9931 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1002 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 0020 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 1001 - see this post for further info/download link.
UEFI 0002 - see this post for further info and discussion in thread.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0002.zip
UEFI 0001 - see this post for further info and discussion in thread.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0001.zip
UEFI 0902 - see this post for further info and discussion in thread.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0902.zip
SHA-256: 4F6A63E7FADD6DB5DD6D0F0F26AF9619D932C32AEFBBC7AFEB3C4D60FA47D845
UEFI 0006 - see this post for further info and discussion in thread.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0006.zip
SHA-256: 3F5E1D01C9BC45E187C9E5D884F3C282E335759E8662229089E0121390862ED5
UEFI 0019 - see this post for further info and discussion in thread.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0019.zip
SHA-256: BD4AA9AB2AFE081B675C6D9AB5D7949728C21DF857AAC30836D9F0BF005EDA94
UEFI 0901 - see this post for info.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0901.zip
SHA-256: 479C8FC2467F5196114E868EB3D61F9399649E90286F0A3521FA6D7EE75AC7D1
UEFI 0012 - see this post for info.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0012.zip
SHA-256: 48DFA8458A1B3E251DCDF2FC47BB620BD75A3D5E8855FBB8B19C822199860B80
UEFI 0804 - see this post for changes.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0804.zip
SHA-256: 57465F569F40C2032AEA122F74019456B753772C3ABF9BB4D53E2D01346E8DBD
UEFI 0007 - Improves DRAM margins when using Hynix-based DIMMs in 2DPC configuration.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0007.zip
SHA-256: 593B464D8B1F36AE8B235566B93A4D9664394C77812CDE0B847CB5EAB91350C5
UEFI 0801 - Revised memory rules, fixed CPU temp reporting issue after CMOS clear, UEFI RAID driver updated, Secure Erase string update.
(Notice: To avoid issues, do not update to this beta BIOS if you already have a SATA RAID configuration. For more details and instructions regarding the BIOS/RAID driver, please refer to the following link.)
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0801.zip
SHA-256: FAA5CABB5905A6BDA82E35D6997E3998FD1E745A3AC57B70EFED5C5FA1475808
UEFI 0603 - Includes previous Ai suite patch, RAID driver update, and a patch for Inateck 7-port KTU3FR-5O2U to solve POST issues.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0603.zip
SHA-256: EB76E47385FB436520D31A67EB831D7A0EAA584D08AFE7701526BD9BFC52E301
UEFI 0046 plus updated AiSuite links in this post.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0046.zip
SHA-256:84599CAE41B64B384C3C50A633E5FB289EBE522F72CC9BC8CAEC533BA62FEFDB
UEFI 9960 Beta - Automatically applies a 2T Command Rate for 2 DPC configs when above DDR4-2820.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-9960.zip
SHA-256: F3375608AF240F3A252BFE341FF8398DC38FADD3313C03B41F619828DA195E32
UEFI 0601 Official - Public release build. This will be on the support pages soon. Same as the 9910 beta. Please clear CMOS after updating (allow the update to complete fully before doing so!). For those of you still experiencing memory instability, try setting a 2T Command Rate.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0601.zip
SHA-256: FA311F9B95B397340A1AF2F97016A9145B2C34B7631C18615E82F043F73B9CDC
UEFI 9910 Beta - Improved dual rank memory tuning.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-9910.zip
SHA-256: B97A061F8B9695267E6C55C2D900AD866FF532C2A326EFF6B91F73C71DEC1D72
UEFI 9906 Beta - More DRAM tuning for compatibility/OC, added CLDO VDDP Voltage under Tweaker's Paradise, also synchronized HWM CPU temp with monitor.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-9906.zip
SHA-256: 95D5764CD0838ACC8B43D8AD65128399981E88137A34CD54EDF5BAD6706996D2
UEFI 9980 Beta - Improves memory overclocking. Please note, some boards have older firmware for the onboard OLED/Aura, which can cause some strange issues. Please update to the latest version here
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-9980.zip
SHA-256: 6158C4A25064CD72700D1A1B20A611F5B07F437DCA4AB54BDA7AD831D007752E
UEFI 9964 Beta - Improves memory overclocking, and adds 'Ln2 Tune' option to Tweaker's Paradise.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-9964.zip
SHA-256: 6054D525D4032AF2F6BC93DACE12C89B4E514430217EF3C468FE4FA5B07C6ED9
UEFI 0503 and Aura Firmware Update Tool - Updated AMD AGESA code and fixes some of the issues with 0501, Aura firmware update patches bugs that some users are experiencing.
View attachment ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME-ASUS-0503.zip
SHA-256: E58B8AF2E3E368AF928CC82D5F138F1BA19AF16E8D36039DFE9E1B47CA54F12A
AURA Update gain from support page, link.
The Stilt's ZE modified Unofficial UEFI
Quote: Originally Posted by The Stilt
Quote: Originally Posted by ReHWolution
Quote: Originally Posted by The Stilt
UEFI Flashback
My procedure
i) UEFI filename as ZE.CAP, copy to USB stick root.
ii) Load UEFI defaults prior to doing flashback and let mobo repost and shutdown.
iii) Make sure USB stick is in Flashback port (marked in red box below image)
iv) Press and hold the Flashback button (blue box, above image) ~5secs. Blue LED on the button will flash slow for a few seconds and quicken as it starts update process. At the end of process it will extinguish, you are ready to boot up. If the blue LED stays constant the UEFI file was not found on USB stick, so check USB stick is correct format and filename is correct.
http://event.asus.com/2012/mb/USB_BIOS_Flashback_GUIDE/
i) UEFI filename as ZE.CAP, copy to USB stick root.
ii) Load UEFI defaults prior to doing flashback and let mobo repost and shutdown.
iii) Make sure USB stick is in Flashback port (marked in red box below image)
iv) Press and hold the Flashback button (blue box, above image) ~5secs. Blue LED on the button will flash slow for a few seconds and quicken as it starts update process. At the end of process it will extinguish, you are ready to boot up. If the blue LED stays constant the UEFI file was not found on USB stick, so check USB stick is correct format and filename is correct.
http://event.asus.com/2012/mb/USB_BIOS_Flashback_GUIDE/
Known issues/Workarounds
Readings of BCLK in monitoring SW
Due to the proximity of 1st PCI-E slot, large HSF like NH-U14S will be an issue on ZE, see the computerbase.de article, translated.
The PCH/M.2 heatsink screws have threadlocker. Warming them may help remove them with ease. In thread there has been discussion of members using solder iron to warm screwdriver/screw, mini blow torch and some have had no issue undoing screws.
HPET: Enabled has been highlighted as an issue on TR, patched beta version of AiSuite that does not enable HPET.
HPET can also be disabled by using a command prompt/powershell, opened as admin.
bcdedit /set useplatformclock false to disable
bcdedit /set useplatformclock true to enable
ASUS ZE UEFI currently does not have configurable HPET exposed.
NVMe RAID current current known issues in this AMD KB.
Quote: Originally Posted by elmor
On Extreme Tweaker page I would also set:-
Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
Quote: Originally Posted by Mumak
To set HWINFO to only take BCLK measurement one time set app in settings as below. This will mean you won't see erroneous shifts on BCLK, resulting in CPU/RAM clocks being shown incorrectly. These settings are accessed at launch of app by selecting settings.
On Extreme Tweaker page I would also set:-
Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
Due to the proximity of 1st PCI-E slot, large HSF like NH-U14S will be an issue on ZE, see the computerbase.de article, translated.
The PCH/M.2 heatsink screws have threadlocker. Warming them may help remove them with ease. In thread there has been discussion of members using solder iron to warm screwdriver/screw, mini blow torch and some have had no issue undoing screws.
HPET: Enabled has been highlighted as an issue on TR, patched beta version of AiSuite that does not enable HPET.
HPET can also be disabled by using a command prompt/powershell, opened as admin.
bcdedit /set useplatformclock false to disable
bcdedit /set useplatformclock true to enable
ASUS ZE UEFI currently does not have configurable HPET exposed.
Quote source link.
NVMe RAID current current known issues in this AMD KB.
AMD Threadripper CPUs Info
AMD X399 Chipset Info/ASUS Zenith Extreme Block Diagram
Official/Unofficial RAM Info
ThreadRipper is using 2 IMC to have quad channel.
Samsung B die, single sided, single rank is what Threadripper favours, like Ryzen. In useful links section of OP is a thread with RAM IC info.
G.Skill announced a DDR4 specification for ThreadRipper, I believe this is more in tune with enthusiast (this is unofficial spec).
Some info on RAM timings in these posts, link 1, link 2.
Distributed (UMA)/Local (NUMA) memory mode can be changed in UEFI. Pick [Auto] or [DIE] for Distributed (UMA) and [Channel] for Local (NUMA).
Samsung B die, single sided, single rank is what Threadripper favours, like Ryzen. In useful links section of OP is a thread with RAM IC info.
G.Skill announced a DDR4 specification for ThreadRipper, I believe this is more in tune with enthusiast (this is unofficial spec).
Some info on RAM timings in these posts, link 1, link 2.
Distributed (UMA)/Local (NUMA) memory mode can be changed in UEFI. Pick [Auto] or [DIE] for Distributed (UMA) and [Channel] for Local (NUMA).
PSA for quad channel RAM users
NVMe/SATA RAID
AMD Community NVMe RAID guide, please read known issues within AMD KB. Latest driver is not in KB but on chipset driver page.
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ NVMe RAID Quick Start Guide RC-9.1.0 Release Version 1.0 PDF highlighted by VileLasagna
Also in extracted RAIDXpert2 Management SW (link in AMD KB), in directory AMD\AMD-Chipset-Drivers\Packages\Apps\RAIDXpert2_TR is a larger PDF. Page 43, section 5.4, Pre-installation steps maybe handy to view.
Flaxen Hegemony has shared testing of RAID 0 and ASUS RAM Cache II (
Why do I not see RAIDXpert2 menu in UEFI?
Once SATA mode is changed to RAID, saved and mobo repost, the menu for RAIDXpert2 will be on Advanced page of UEFI. Also see this post.
Ryzen Master for Threadripper and Profiles
VRM Info
Quote: Originally Posted by The Stilt
The SOC VRM does not have any cooling, just like both 2 phase DRAM VRM. I marked below image from and further info in @Sin0822 review of ZE on TweakTown.
The IR3555M mosfets used on CPU VRM have a temperature sensor inbuilt. So it's actual mosfet temperature and not a thermistor placed in the vicinity of VRM.
Quote: Originally Posted by CrazyElf
Quote: Originally Posted by The Stilt
Below is an photo showing the portion of cooling for CPU VRM under the shield. The heatpipe from the main heatsink goes to a fin array with the cooling fan, it makes no contact with PCB components. In that area is 2 phase VRM for DRAM slots on left side of CPU.
The SOC VRM does not have any cooling, just like both 2 phase DRAM VRM. I marked below image from and further info in @Sin0822 review of ZE on TweakTown.
The IR3555M mosfets used on CPU VRM have a temperature sensor inbuilt. So it's actual mosfet temperature and not a thermistor placed in the vicinity of VRM.
Cooling Threadripper
Quote: Originally Posted by The Stilt
EK have released a updated coldplate for the EK X399 monoblock, nycgtr testing has shown it still does not beat the best TR blocks out there. They are offering 25$/€ to EK TR STD block owners.
My opinion from nycgtr experience share is the XSPC Raystorm Neo and Heatkiller IV is the current front runners for best water block for ThreadRipper. The Bykski A-Ryzen-Th-X seems very close 2nd best, based on HardOCP review and my own testing of Bykski A-Ryzen-ThV2-X. EK TR seems adequate for stock operation, but not so great in comparison to the other blocks when overclocking. So this is trailing "the pack".
EK have released a updated coldplate for the EK X399 monoblock, nycgtr testing has shown it still does not beat the best TR blocks out there. They are offering 25$/€ to EK TR STD block owners.
PState OC
PState 0 default frequency will be 3400MHz on 1950X (Base clock as found in spec).
Set OC Mode to "Customized", Advanced page > AMD CBS > Zen Common Options.
Then go to Custom PStates / Throttling to see screen below.
When you increase MHz by editing PState0 FID (hexadecimal) it will be reflected in the greyed box Frequency (MHz). Using a frequency of 3425MHz+ will enable "OC mode". As CPU is in "OC mode" you will knock out PB/XFR and would need to start "overclocking" PState 0 to gain back higher clocks.
(Note: My recommendation is to set Core Performance Boost on Extremer Tweaker page to [Disabled] when doing a PState OC. This is so if AMD CBS is reset and the CPU enters PB/XFR on a post the additional offset set on Extreme Tweaker does not create overvolt, this was the case on C6H/Ryzen, I have yet to test on ZE/TR.)
What we see as Voltage (uV) (ie 116250) is a ceiling VID for PState 0, when CPU enters OC mode it will snap to 1.1625V.
When CPU is not in "OC mode" and we disable PB/XFR by disabling Core Performance Boost on Extreme Tweaker page and we load CPU, so it only go to PState 0 ceiling MHz, you will observe CPU does not use 1.1625V for 3.4GHz.
As you can see my 1950X sample uses VID: ~1.038V / VCORE (SVI2 TFN): ~1.056V.
PState0 VID is also hexadecimal, when you edit it the change will be reflected in greyed box Voltage (uV).
When you start to OC PState0 you will be doing an "All cores OC", just like when changing CPU Core Ratio on Extreme Tweaker page.
Set OC Mode to "Customized", Advanced page > AMD CBS > Zen Common Options.
Then go to Custom PStates / Throttling to see screen below.
When you increase MHz by editing PState0 FID (hexadecimal) it will be reflected in the greyed box Frequency (MHz). Using a frequency of 3425MHz+ will enable "OC mode". As CPU is in "OC mode" you will knock out PB/XFR and would need to start "overclocking" PState 0 to gain back higher clocks.
(Note: My recommendation is to set Core Performance Boost on Extremer Tweaker page to [Disabled] when doing a PState OC. This is so if AMD CBS is reset and the CPU enters PB/XFR on a post the additional offset set on Extreme Tweaker does not create overvolt, this was the case on C6H/Ryzen, I have yet to test on ZE/TR.)
What we see as Voltage (uV) (ie 116250) is a ceiling VID for PState 0, when CPU enters OC mode it will snap to 1.1625V.
When CPU is not in "OC mode" and we disable PB/XFR by disabling Core Performance Boost on Extreme Tweaker page and we load CPU, so it only go to PState 0 ceiling MHz, you will observe CPU does not use 1.1625V for 3.4GHz.
As you can see my 1950X sample uses VID: ~1.038V / VCORE (SVI2 TFN): ~1.056V.
PState0 VID is also hexadecimal, when you edit it the change will be reflected in greyed box Voltage (uV).
When you start to OC PState0 you will be doing an "All cores OC", just like when changing CPU Core Ratio on Extreme Tweaker page.
Changing Core/Thread count in UEFI
Power Plan editing in Windows for core parking
The registry edit in this thread has information on doing the same on Win 7.
How to Add "Choose Power Plan" to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Windows 10: 'Choose Power Plan' context menu - Add in Windows 10
Example image from Windows 7 showing core parking disabled by using value of 100%. Lower values result in more cores being parked.
How to Add "Choose Power Plan" to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Windows 10: 'Choose Power Plan' context menu - Add in Windows 10
Example image from Windows 7 showing core parking disabled by using value of 100%. Lower values result in more cores being parked.
FAQ
Stock mode I see high core voltages?
At stock CPU uses ~1.5V, why can I not use that when OC'ing for daily use?
Voltage recommendation
Temperature readings incorrect
What is Overclocking Enhancement in UEFI options?
Duplicate setting in UEFI
Erratic fan speed increase fix
Changing Memory mode in UEFI (Distributed (UMA)/Local (NUMA))
This is normal for Ryzen/ThreadRipper. In stock mode due to how Precision Boost / Extended Frequency Range (PB/XFR) works the System Management Unit (SMU) controls voltages and sets them as required for boost clocks. At stock the CPU is power limited, the SMU through various on die sensors monitors "state" of CPU in this context and will determine how many cores can boost and to what level. As these transitions occur very quickly SW monitoring may not give a true picture of what is going on.
At stock CPU uses ~1.5V, why can I not use that when OC'ing for daily use?
When highest PB/XFR clocks occur the CPU may only be boosting low number of cores, so amps/power draw is lower, so it can take the voltage the SMU has determined for boost clocks.
When "we" OC, "we" do all cores boost, power limit is also removed, so amps/power draw is higher, so it could be detrimental for silicon to use voltages as seen when PB/XFR occur at stock.
When "we" OC, PB/XFR is disabled, so "we" OC base clock/PState 0, an increase of +25MHz above stock base clock/PState 0 will engage "OC mode".
When "we" OC, "we" do all cores boost, power limit is also removed, so amps/power draw is higher, so it could be detrimental for silicon to use voltages as seen when PB/XFR occur at stock.
When "we" OC, PB/XFR is disabled, so "we" OC base clock/PState 0, an increase of +25MHz above stock base clock/PState 0 will engage "OC mode".
Voltage recommendation
Quote: Originally Posted by The Stilt
=< 1.35V for sustained use, under full stress.
IMO anything higher than 1.250V on Threadripper is sheer insanity, considering the power draw of these parts.
My CPU at 3.7GHz / 1.150V is drawing 220W of power during Prime95. Considering the scaling of these parts at 1.250V the power consumption would be around 300W.
=< 1.35V for sustained use, under full stress.
IMO anything higher than 1.250V on Threadripper is sheer insanity, considering the power draw of these parts.
My CPU at 3.7GHz / 1.150V is drawing 220W of power during Prime95. Considering the scaling of these parts at 1.250V the power consumption would be around 300W.
Temperature readings incorrect
i) make sure you have OLED FW update applied, linked in OP at top.
ii) Disable Overclocking Enhancement on Extreme Tweaker page and Sense MI Skew within Extreme Tweaker > Tweakers Paradise
ii) Disable Overclocking Enhancement on Extreme Tweaker page and Sense MI Skew within Extreme Tweaker > Tweakers Paradise
What is Overclocking Enhancement in UEFI options?
Quote link.
Duplicate setting in UEFI
Some of the settings with AMD CBS menu are duplicated in the Ai Tuner section of UEFI. Only a instance of setting needs to be changed, when one is changed the other will not reflect the change but change will apply. AMD CBS options could revert to defaults on failed posts when AMD "code" decides to reset them, Ai Tuner should hold the settings for them to be reapplied.
Erratic fan speed increase fix
Changing Memory mode in UEFI (Distributed (UMA)/Local (NUMA))
Useful Links
Some links broken, will be fixed ASAP.
Asus & X399 The ROG Zenith Extreme: A Complaint & Bug Tracking Thread
Please note there is bug report form in OP here, linked at top. This is viewed by ASUS reps, please do use that.
Der8auer - .
Ryzen Memory IC Collection Thread
Overclocking Tips - Beginner and Advanced Guide to Overclocking by Raja@ASUS (old guide but some pertinent info)
Ryzen Timings Checker by The Stilt
ASUS ZenStates by Elmor
HWiNFO by Martin Malik (Mumak on OCN)
SIV (System Information Viewer) by Ray Hinchliffe (red-ray on OCN)
Community Update #4: Let's Talk DRAM!
Memory OC Showdown: Frequency vs. Memory Timings
RealBench Leaderboard / Download link page
Y-Cruncher by Alexander J. Yee (Mysticial on OCN)
Statuscore by Dannotech (Handy app to test individual/multiple real/SMT cores for clocks/temps/etc)
RAM Test, this post, contains share by The Stilt on app. This is OCN thread on app and has author participation, Mustanaamio.
HCI Memtest
Program to launch many instances, etc of HCI Memtest by OCN member Frikencio
Program to launch many instances, etc of HCI Memtest by OCN member Bartouille.
Thaiphoon Burner by Vitaliy Jungle (Voodoo Jungle on OCN) ()
electrified's ASUS WMI support for Linux HWMON (lmsensors)
Asus & X399 The ROG Zenith Extreme: A Complaint & Bug Tracking Thread
Please note there is bug report form in OP here, linked at top. This is viewed by ASUS reps, please do use that.
Der8auer - .
Ryzen Memory IC Collection Thread
Overclocking Tips - Beginner and Advanced Guide to Overclocking by Raja@ASUS (old guide but some pertinent info)
Ryzen Timings Checker by The Stilt
ASUS ZenStates by Elmor
HWiNFO by Martin Malik (Mumak on OCN)
SIV (System Information Viewer) by Ray Hinchliffe (red-ray on OCN)
Community Update #4: Let's Talk DRAM!
Memory OC Showdown: Frequency vs. Memory Timings
RealBench Leaderboard / Download link page
Y-Cruncher by Alexander J. Yee (Mysticial on OCN)
Statuscore by Dannotech (Handy app to test individual/multiple real/SMT cores for clocks/temps/etc)
RAM Test, this post, contains share by The Stilt on app. This is OCN thread on app and has author participation, Mustanaamio.
HCI Memtest
Program to launch many instances, etc of HCI Memtest by OCN member Frikencio
Program to launch many instances, etc of HCI Memtest by OCN member Bartouille.
Thaiphoon Burner by Vitaliy Jungle (Voodoo Jungle on OCN) ()
electrified's ASUS WMI support for Linux HWMON (lmsensors)