Asus Z87IDELUXE manual

Motherboard Z87I-DELUXE[...]

ii E8529 Second Edition July 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 ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii Z87I-DELUXE specications summary ..................................................[...]

iv 2.5 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ...............................................................................[...]

v 4.3.2 USB 3.0 Boost............................................................................. 4-5 4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard ...................................................... 4-6 4.3.4 Ai Charger+ ................................................................................. 4-8 4.3.5 EZ Update ....................................[...]

vi 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[...]

vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the sw[...]

viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORT ANT : Instr[...]

ix Z87I-DELUXE specications summary CPU LGA1 150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/ i5/ 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 Chipset Memory 2 x DIMM, max[...]

x Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.0 Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Storage Intel ® Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology 12 support - 6 x SA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports - Supports Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology , Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology* * These functions will work depending on the C[...]

xi ASUS unique features ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! functions include Cloud GO!, DLNA Media Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File T ransfer, Capture & Send - Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU - ASUS T urbo V - ASUS GPU Boost - Network i[...]

xii Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x DVI-I 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! SMA antenna ports (2T2R) (Wi-Fi 802.1 1 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-cha[...]

xiii • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only . Actual product specications may vary with different models. Z87I-DELUXE LGA1150 User Manual ASUS Z87I-DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2T2R dua[...]

xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel ® LGA1 150 CPU Intel ® LGA1 150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1 150 socket for 4th generation Intel ® Core™ i7/Intel ® Core™ i5/Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® and Celeron ® processors This motherboard supports 4th generation Intel ® Core™ i7/Intel ® Core™ i5/Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® , an[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology allows your system to receive updates for your web applications in real-time even when your system is in sleep mode. This saves wait time for applications to update and sync with the cloud for a more efcient computing experience. I[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-3 Chapter 1 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), signicantly increases a USB device’s transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the nee[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Disk Unlocker ASUS Disk Unlocker , an ASUS-exclusive utility , provides an intuitive interface that identies all of your hard disk drive (HDD) spaces and allows you to use all of these spaces, breaking the HDD size limitation of various operating systems. 1.1.3 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) AS[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-5 Chapter 1 DTS Connect T o get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can connect their PC to a home [...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-7 Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Z87I-DELUXE PCIEX16 Z87 F_PANEL AAFP EATXPWR CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 CPU_FAN BATTERY ALC 1150 8Mb BIOS 17cm(6.7in) 17cm(6.7in) AUDIO SPDIFO _HDMI _DP DV[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 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. [...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-9 Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline 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. Z87I-DELUXE Z87I-DELUXE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel ® CPU spec, DIMM volt[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-1 1 Chapter 1 Z87I-DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 G.SKILL F3-3000C12Q-16GTXDG 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • DDR3 3000 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2933 (O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size [...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 G.SKILL F3-2666C1 1Q-16GTXD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 1 1-13-13-35 11-13- 13-35 • • DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Tim[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-13 Chapter 1 DDR3 2133 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 G.SKILL F3-17000CL1 1Q2- 64GBZLD(XMP) 8GB DS - - 1 1-11- 1 1-31 1.5V • • G.SKILL F3-2133C1 1 Q-32GZL(XMP) 8GB DS - - 1 1-11- 1 1-31 1.5V • • GEIL GE34GB2133 C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-9-9-2[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2000 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4 GBTD(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • GEIL GUP34GB2000 C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3 T1K2/4GX(XM[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-15 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 AP ACER 4GB UNB PC3-12 800 CL1 1 4GB SS AP ACER AM5D6008 BQQSCK - - • • Apacer 78.B1GE3.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer KZZC AM5D5908 DEQSCK - - • • AP ACER 8GB UNB PC3-12 800 CL1 1 8GB DS AP ACER[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8 GBRL(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL10S-8 GBXL(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-10- 10-30 - • • GEIL GET316GB1600 C9QC(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6V [...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-17 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 KINGSTON KHX16C9P1 K2/16(XMP) 8GB DS - - - 1.5V • • MICRON MT8JTF5126 4AZ-1G6E1 4GB SS MICRON D9QBJ - - • • MICRON MT16JTF1G6 4AZ-1G6E1 8GB DS MICRON D9QBJ - - • • PSC AL9F8L9 3B-GN2E 4GB SS PSC XHP284 C3G-[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 Apacer 78.B1GD E.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D590 8CEHSBG - 1.5V • • CORSAIR TR3X6G13 33C9 G 6GB (3x2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • CORSAIR CMD24GX3M6A 1333C9(XMP) 24GB (6x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V ?[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-19 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 Apacer 78.B1GD E.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D590 8CEHSBG - 1.5V • • CORSAIR TR3X6G13 33C9 G 6GB (3x2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • CORSAIR CMD24GX3M6A 1333C9(XMP) 24GB (6x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • CORSAIR T[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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 both slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory congura[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-21 Chapter 1 1.2.5 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. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot A B C D E F G H PCIe x16 Shared Shared Shared Shared - - - - SMBUS Controller - - Shared - - - - - Wi-F[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard button Onboard button allows you to ne-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. 1. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard m[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.7 POST State LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self T est): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drive.s If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Di[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. Intel ® Z87 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-6) 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 [...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-25 Chapter 1 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable dev[...]

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately . • These connectors are based on xHCI specication. We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows ® 7. 6. USB 2.0 c[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-27 Chapter 1 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CHA_F AN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside [...]

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • [...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-29 Chapter 1 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWR LED) 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 b[...]

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ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 2. Place the motherboard[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 3. Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Z87I-DELUXE[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 2-3 Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1 150 socket only . DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1 156 socket on the LGA1 150 socket.[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 2-5 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 2-7 Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection OR[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection OR[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connectors T o install system panel connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 connector[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. POWER eSATA 6G S/PDIF USB3.0 USB BIOS Flashback USB3.0 REAR SPK CTR BASS LINE IN KY FRONT MIC IN IO Shield • Ensure that th[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light ashes for ve seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashb[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module LEDs, LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 8 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 8. USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2 support ASUS USB 3.0 Boo[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system’s setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only . • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. ?[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 2-15 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Sp[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three short beeps No VGA detected One continuous beep followed by four short beeps H[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-1 Chapter 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. Y ou can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as [...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only , and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing a[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-3 Chapter 3 Z87I-DELUXE 3.2.1 EZ Mode 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/Advanc[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 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[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-5 Chapter 3 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 (My Favorites, Ai T weaker , Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears wh[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 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. Pr[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 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. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system se[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 [...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-9 Chapter 3 T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. T o clear th[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequ[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-1 1 Chapter 3 If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto] . 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default T urbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio de pending on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you to manually congure the CPU Graphics Ratio for optimal performance. The ratio may vary depending on the system loading. OC T uner [As Is] OC T uner automatica[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-13 Chapter 3 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [16] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [255] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM CKE Minimum P[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D0 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D1 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D0 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D0 [Auto] Congur[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-15 Chapter 3 tRDWR_dr [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] tRDWR_dd [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable] DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The following item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage Frequency to [Manual] . CPU Fixed Frequency [300] This item allows you to set a xed CPU V oltage frequency . Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. CPU Power Phase Cont[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-17 Chapter 3 CPU Power Thermal Control [130] 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 the CPU installed. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions sh[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency , resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average h[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-19 Chapter 3 CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated V oltage Regulator when doing over-voltage. We recommend you to disable this item when overclocking. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Ma[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufcient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 80A at 1Amp in[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-21 Chapter 3 Additional T urbo Mode CPU Core V oltage [Auto] This item allows you to increase the voltage for T urbo Mode CPU Core. 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. T[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Graphics V oltage [Auto] Allows you to congure the voltage amount for the integrated graphics processing unit (iGPU). Increase the voltage when setting a high iGPU frequency value. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set the C[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-23 Chapter 3 CPU Analog I/O V oltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. 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 st[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval. PCH Core V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Core voltage for the PCH (Platform Contro[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-25 Chapter 3 3.6 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. 3.6.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related informat[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Hyper-threading [Enabled] Allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to schedule[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-27 Chapter 3 CPU Power Management Conguration This item allows you to manage and congure the CPU’s power . EIST [Enabled] Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology allows your system to adjust the processor’s voltage and cores frequency , resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU run[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.2 PCH Conguration PCI Express Conguration Allows you to congure the PCI Express slots. DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to control the ASPM (Active State Power Management) on both Northbridge side and Southbridge side of the DMI Link. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM S[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-29 Chapter 3 Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage T echnology when the partition size is greater than the Active Page Threshold size. When set to zero (0), it will go to Auto mode and checks if the partition size is enough at S3 entry . Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total [...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 [...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-31 Chapter 3 VT -d [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Conguration Allow[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DMI Conguration Allows you to control various DMI (Desktop Management Interface) functions. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Conguration Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings. PCIEX16 Link Speed [Auto] All[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-33 Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled][...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.6 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] [En[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-35 Chapter 3 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled] . Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows y[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable the onboard Wi-Fi controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable the onboard Bluetooth controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB3_E12) [En[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-37 Chapter 3 ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled] , all other PME options will be switched off. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage [...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.9 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled] . Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 [...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-39 Chapter 3 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select [Ignore] if you do not wi[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode. [Advance Mode] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the mode control. When a 3-pin CPU fan is installed, select this mode for the DC mode Q-Fan control. [Auto] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode fo[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-41 Chapter 3 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 onl[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Conguration Fast Boot [Enabled] [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 [Enabl[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-43 Chapter 3 Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST . [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST . Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Ac[...]

3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows you to trap Interrup[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-45 Chapter 3 Secure Boot Allows you to congure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST . OS T ype [Windows UEFI mode] [Windows UEFI Mode] Allows you to select your installed operating system. Execute the Microsoft ® Secure Boot check. Only[...]

3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Conguration options: [Y es[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-47 Chapter 3 Append dbx from File Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded. The dbx le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the avail[...]

3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-49 Chapter 3 Save to Prole Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Y es . Load from Prole Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole number that save[...]

3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-51 Chapter 3 3.1 1 Updating BIOS 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 ma[...]

3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk t[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-53 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load O[...]

3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the 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[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-55 Chapter 3 3. Select the USB ash drive as the boot device. The DOS screen appears 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>. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below . 3. Press <T ab> to switch between screen elds a[...]

3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS p[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports 32-bit/64-bit Windows ® 7 and 32-bit/64-bit Windo[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the ?[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that integrates several [...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 AI Suite 3 main menu bar • The screeshots of AI Suite 3 in this user manual are for reference only . The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. EZ Update System Information TP[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-5 Chapter 4 4.3.2 USB 3.0 Boost USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices. Launching USB 3.0 Boost T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click or tap on the top-right corner of the menu, then click USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite 3 main menu b[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Use this utility to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Scheduling the BIOS download 1. In the Download Setting eld, tick Sch[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-7 Chapter 4 Z87I-DELUXE 06/13/2013 06/01/2013 2. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to: eld, select the USB ash drive, then click Download . 3. After the download is complete, click OK .[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 Ai Charger+ Ai Charger+ allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. Launching Ai Charger+ T o laun ch Ai C harge r+, click or tap on the top-right corner of the menu, then click Ai Charger+ on the AI S[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.5 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily . With this utlity , you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST . Launching EZ Update T o laun ch E Z Upd ate, click or ta[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 Network iControl Network iControl is a one-stop setup network control center that allows you to manage your network bandwidth and set the bandwidth priority for your running programs. Launching Network iControl T o laun ch N etwor k iCo ntrol , click or tap on the top-right corner of the menu, then c[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.3.7 USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off, in sleep mode or hibernate mode. Before using USB Charger+, ensure to disable the ErP Ready item from the Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in the Advanced mode of the BIOS Setup program. Launching USB C[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Launching the System Information T o laun ch S ystem Info rmati on, click or tap on the top-right corner of the menu, then click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar . V[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory’s information. 4.3.9 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF O[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 A. Realtek ® HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 7 Conguration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Set default device Control settings panel Analog and digital connector status This version of Realtek HD Audio Manager supports Intel ® 8 [...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-15 Chapter 4 • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. • T o play Blu-Ray™ disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor . B. Realtek ® HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 7 Control settings Congura[...]

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ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. If you want to install a Windows ® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID drive[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks int[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus a[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID l[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 5-5 Chapter 5 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>. The[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Use the up/down arrow key to[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 5-7 Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: A re y ou s ur e yo u wa n t to exit? ( Y/ N) : [ CONFIRM EXIT ] 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk wi[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Plug the USB oppy disk drive and insert a oppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RA[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices 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 ope[...]

A-2 Appendices Appendices 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 Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. VCCI: Japan C[...]

ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 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 (Americ[...]

A-4 Appendices Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUT ER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus:[...]