Asus Z87-C manual

Motherboard Z87-C[...]

ii E7869 First Edition April 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchase[...]

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv Z87-C specications summary ........................................................[...]

iv Safety information Electrical safety T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power c[...]

v Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documenta[...]

vi Z87-C specications summary CPU LGA1 150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/Intel ® Core™i5/ Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® and Celeron ® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0* * The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel ® Z87 Express Chi[...]

vii Z87-C specications summary USB Intel ® Z87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost T urbo Mode - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel) ASUS Unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI[...]

viii Z87-C specications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SA[...]

1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . Thank you for buying an ASUS ® Z87-C motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to the specication list on page viii f[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement dire[...]

1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.3 Motherboard layout[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-4 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 150 socket designed for the 4th generation Intel ® Core™ i7 / Intel ® Core™ i5 / Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® and Celeron ® processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX[...]

1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.1 Installing the CPU • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1 150 only . DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1 155 and LGA1 156 sockets on the LGA1 150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact you[...]

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1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-8 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Install one memory module in slot A2 rst as a single-channel operation. Re[...]

1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, som[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-10 DDR3 2666(O.C.) MHz capability Z87-C Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 ADA TA AX3U2600GW8G1 1-DG2 16GB (2x4GB) DS - - 1 1-13-13-35 1.65V • • • DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability V endors P[...]

1-1 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • •[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-12 DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 A-DA TA AX3U2133XC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-1 1-11-30 1.65 • • • A-DA TA AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-1 1-11-30 1.65 • • • Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • ?[...]

1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 2000(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Vo ltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG28V(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 • • • AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • [...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-14 DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 1800(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 G. SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optio[...]

1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction (continued on the next page) DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Apacer 78.C1GET .9K10C 8GB DS Apacer AM5D6008 BQQSCK 1 1-11- 1 1-31 - • • • Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q1D(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • • • Apacer AHU[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-16 DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8- I16(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9 - • • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8- I16(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9 - • • • Elixir M2X2G64CB88 G7N- DG(XMP) 2GB SS El[...]

1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 KINGSTON KHX16C10B1K2/ 16X(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - - 1.5 • • • KINGSTON KHX16C9K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 1333-9- 9-9-24 1.5 • • KINGSTON KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - - 1[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-18 DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 ACTICA ACT1GHU64B 8F1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • • ACTICA ACT1GHU72C 8G1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • • • ACTICA ACT2GHU64B 8G1333M 2GB DS Mic[...]

1-19 Chapter 1: Product introduction (continued on the next page) DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D- 8GBRL 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D- 8GBXL 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • GEIL GB34 GB[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-20 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 OCZ OCZ3G1333L V4GK 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • OCZ OCZ3G1333L V8GK 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • OCZ OCZ3G1333L V8GK 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • OCZ OCZ3RPR1333 C9L V8GK 8GB (2x[...]

1-21 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2.3.4 DIMM installation Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the dark brown [...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-22 T o remove a DIMM[...]

1-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Expansion Slots PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot IRQ assign[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-24 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot th[...]

1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button. DirectKey button This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey , you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the <Delete> key during POST . It also allows you to turn on or tu[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-26 1. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows t[...]

1-27 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM jumper (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setu[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-28 1.9 Connectors 1.9.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 6. HDMI port 2. VGA port 7. DVI-D port 3. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 8. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 4. Intel ® LAN (RJ-45) port* 9. Audio I/O ports** 5. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 * and **: Refer to the tables for LAN port LEDs and audio port deni[...]

1-29 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9.2 Internal connectors 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 1. Line In port (light bl[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-30 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • For a fully congured system, we recommend th[...]

1-31 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Intel ® Z87 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-6 [yellow]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration with the Intel ® Rapid S[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-32 • The CPU_F AN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power . • The CPU_F AN connector and CHA_FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_F AN1-3 for better thermal envir[...]

1-33 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM) is purchased separately . 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) Th[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-34 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1 1 12; USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection spee[...]

1-35 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-denition fron[...]

ASUS Z87-C 1-36 1 1. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the sy[...]

1-37 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports Windows ® 8 32/64-bit and Windows ® 7 32/64-bit operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only . Refer to your OS documen[...]

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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS . Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the sys[...]

2-2 ASUS Z87-C 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility or a bootable oppy disk. Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port. 2[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS ?[...]

2-4 ASUS Z87-C 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only . The actual utility screen displ[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below . Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. D:>bupdater /pc /g 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . R[...]

2-6 ASUS Z87-C 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est (POST). If you do no[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode , then select Adv[...]

2-8 ASUS Z87-C 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode . Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey [...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a [...]

2-10 ASUS Z87-C 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites T o add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to the item. 2. Press <F4> on yo[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 1 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS l[...]

2-12 ASUS Z87-C Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <E[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 2.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model y[...]

2-14 ASUS Z87-C 2.5.1 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P .] If you install[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core or all cores. Conguration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core] , the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the [...]

2-16 ASUS Z87-C 2.5.7 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings. [100:133] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133. [100:100] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. 2.5.8 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allow[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU V oltage Frequency [Auto] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component conditions. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal [...]

2-18 ASUS Z87-C Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Power Thermal Control [124] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. potential. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on [...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency T uning Mode [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator . Decrease to help consume less power or increase to help votlage stability . When this item is set to [+] or [-] , the Frequency T uning Offset appears and allows[...]

2-20 ASUS Z87-C Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU. It nds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Core V oltage Offset Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.17 CPU Cache V oltage [Auto] Allows you to con[...]

2-22 ASUS Z87-C CPU Graphics V oltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Graphics V oltage override. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Y ou can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The following items appear only when you set[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23 CPU Analog I/O V oltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the I/O on the processor . By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency . Y ou can use the <+> or <-> key[...]

2-24 ASUS Z87-C 2.5.24 PCH VLX V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O voltage on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). Y ou can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.2000V to 2.0000V with a 0.0125V interval. 2.5.25 PCH V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Core voltage for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub)[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 2.6 Advanced 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 eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.6.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related informa[...]

2-26 ASUS Z87-C Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] When set to [Enabled] , this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Conguration options: [...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 T urbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to automatically set the processor cores to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power , current and temperature specication limit. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C States Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Conguration options[...]

2-28 ASUS Z87-C PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology [Disabled] Allows your computer to quickly resume from slow-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up res[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SA T A function. [IDE] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SA T A hard disk drives to use the [...]

2-30 ASUS Z87-C DVI Port Audio Allows you to enable or disable the DVI audio port. Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable] Graphics Conguration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select the primary display from iGPU, PCIE and PCI Graphics devices. Conguration o[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-31 Memory Conguration Allows you to congure the memory conguration parameters. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. Conguration options[...]

2-32 ASUS Z87-C 2.6.6 Platform Misc Conguration The items in this menu allow you to congure the platform-related features. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following [...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-33 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek ® LAN controller . [Disabled] Disables the Realtek ® LAN controller . The following item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller to [Enabled] . Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek L[...]

2-34 ASUS Z87-C Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel ® /Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel ® /Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices. Power On[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-35 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 2.7.1 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish [...]

2-36 ASUS Z87-C 2.7.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Control to [Enabled] . CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed. Conguration options: [Ignore][...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-37 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/3 [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan 1/3 Profile [Standard] This item appears on[...]

2-38 ASUS Z87-C 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Conguration 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Disabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled] . USB Supp[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-39 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected [...]

2-40 ASUS Z87-C Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. Y ou can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. This feature will only work when set under normal boot. The following items appear only when you set the Bo[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-41 Launch CSM [Auto] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility , enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows ® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or[...]

2-42 ASUS Z87-C The following item appears only when you set the OS T ype to [Windows UEFI mode] . Key Management This item appears only when you set OS T ype to [Windows UEFI Mode] . It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-e[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-43 DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer . Delete the db Allows you to delete the db le from your system. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load db from File Allows y[...]

2-44 ASUS Z87-C 2.8.13 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. 2.9 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select [...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-45 Load from Prole Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Y es . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that yo[...]

2-46 ASUS Z87-C 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. 2.10.1 Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When y[...]

Appendices A-1 Appendices Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This e[...]

A-2 Z87-C Appendices VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication[...]

Appendices A-3 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Add[...]

A-4 Z87-C Appendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z87-C Conforms to the following specifications: FC C[...]