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Asus SABERTOOTHZ87 manuel d'utilisation

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    Motherboard SABERTOOTH Z87[...]

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    ii 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 purchaser for [...]

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    iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii SABERTOOTH Z87 specications summary ...............................................[...]

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    iv 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the rst time ......................[...]

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    v 4.2.1 Running the support DVD ........................................................... 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals .................................................. 4-3 4.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-4 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 ..................................[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    ix SABERTOOTH Z87 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 Exp[...]

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    x Storage Intel ® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support - Supports Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology , Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology* 2 x ASMedia ® SA T A 6Gb/s controllers** - 2 x SA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports (beige) - 2 x eSA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports (red) * These f[...]

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    xi (continued on the next page) SABERTOOTH Z87 specications summary Other Special Features - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - USB BIOS Flashback - USB Charger+ - Network iControl - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite 3 - Remote GO! - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU,[...]

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    xii Internal I/O connectors 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Front panel audio connector (AAFP) System panel (Q-Connector) 24-pin EA TX Power connector 8-pin EA TX 12V Power connector BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP , DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Not[...]

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    xiii User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 motherboard T echnical documentations, certication and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x 35mm Assistant fans 2 x short fan screws 4 x long fan screws 3 x PCIe x16 slot covers 3 x PCIe x1 slot covers[...]

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    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.[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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 ® [...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for frequ[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-3 Chapter 1 1.1.3 “TUF Engine” Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU V oltage controllers. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efciency , stability and performance. TUF Components ([...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the rst mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with more exibility , convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! ASUS Remote GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Remote GO!, you can wirelessly stream media les to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer les between your computer and smart d[...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1.7 Other special features DisplayPort Support DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digita[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-7 Chapter 1 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity . • Hold components by the edges to avoid t[...]

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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 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[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-9 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 1-32 2. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CPU_OPT , 4-pin CHA_F AN1-4, 3-pin ASST_F AN1-2 ) 1-30 3. LGA1 150 CPU socket 1-10 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-1 1 5. MemOK! button 1[...]

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    1-10 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.[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-1 1 Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four 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.[...]

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    1-12 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[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-13 Chapter 1 SABERTOOTH Z87 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 G.SKILL F3-2666CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-1 1-9-27 1.65 • • GEIL GOC332GB2666C1 1QC(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 9-9[...]

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    1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2200 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G (2x2GB) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB (2x4G[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-15 Chapter 1 DDR3 1866 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (V er5.29)(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 1866 9-9-9-27 1.5 • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (V er4.13)(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1[...]

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    1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C 9-9-9-27 - • • Asint SLA302G08-EGN1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - • • Asint SLB304G08-EGN[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-17 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 KINGSTON KVR16N1 1/4 4G DS Hynix H5TQ2G8 3CFRPBC - 1.5 • • KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • MICRON MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G6D1 8GB DS MICRON D9PBC - 1.5 • • MICRON MT16KTF51264AZ-1G6M1 4GB DS MIC[...]

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    1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9 - • • G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT 4GB (2x2GB) DS G.SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL 8GB (2x[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-19 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 either the dark brown slots or the beige slots as one pair of Dual-[...]

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    1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot 5 PCIe 2.0 x1_[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-21 Chapter 1 • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_F AN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIe x16_3 Conguration PCI Express sh[...]

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    1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow 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 [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-23 Chapter 1 Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button. 2. 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 [...]

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    1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (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 sys[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard 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. 2. Standby Power LED The mothe[...]

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    1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Z87 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-6 [brown]) 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?[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-27 Chapter 1 2. ASMedia ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_E12 [beige]) 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. • ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode. • These SA T A ports are for data drives only . 3. USB 3.0 connector [...]

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    1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. 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. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-29 Chapter 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 modu[...]

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    1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 6. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT ; 4-pin CHA_F AN1-4; 3-pin ASST_F AN1-2) 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 conn[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-31 Chapter 1 7. 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 front[...]

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    1-32 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. • [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 1-33 Chapter 1 • 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 system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin co[...]

  • Page 48

    1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1 1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security , protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity . 12. DirectKey con[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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. Chapter 2: Basic ins[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 3. Place nine 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.[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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.[...]

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    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[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 2-5 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

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

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 2-7 Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection OR OR[...]

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

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector T o install ASUS Q-Connector IDE LED POWER SW RESET SW HDD LED- HDD LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 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[...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 2-1 1 Chapter 2 • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or use the CLR_CMOS jumper 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 Flashback is not[...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation 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 LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 6. External SA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports 2. USB 3.0 ports 5-6 7. DisplayPort 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 2-13 Chapter 2 • 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. • Due to the design of the Intel ® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are[...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 2-15 Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers[...]

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    2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation 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 tha[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 2-17 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 Hardware c[...]

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    2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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[...]

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    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[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-3 Chapter 3 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/Advanced Mode [...]

  • Page 70

    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[...]

  • Page 71

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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 appear[...]

  • Page 72

    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. Last Modied button This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup. Adding items to My Favorites T o add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Use the arrow ke[...]

  • Page 73

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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 syste[...]

  • Page 74

    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 [...]

  • Page 75

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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 clea[...]

  • Page 76

    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[...]

  • Page 77

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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 R[...]

  • Page 78

    3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. T o restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key . Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to beco[...]

  • Page 79

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-13 Chapter 3 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 pulse width [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] RTL IOL [...]

  • Page 80

    3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D0 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D1 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] Third Timings tRDRD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [7] tRDRD_dr [Auto] Conguration opti[...]

  • Page 81

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-15 Chapter 3 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] [1] – [14] Channel A/B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [...]

  • Page 82

    3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you set the CPU V oltage Frequency to [Auto] . VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Frequency Mode [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to help enhance the power saving[...]

  • Page 83

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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 condition[...]

  • Page 84

    3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T urbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the T urbo Ratio’s time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for maximum performance. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1W t0 4096W . Package Power Time Window [Auto][...]

  • Page 85

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-19 Chapter 3 Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated V oltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated V oltage R[...]

  • Page 86

    3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Extreme OV [Disabled] Disable this item to help protect the CPU from being burned by Over V oltage. When you enable this item, you can choose a high level voltage to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Core V oltage [Auto] Allows you to congure the [...]

  • Page 87

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-21 Chapter 3 CPU Cache V oltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. 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 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Graphics V oltage [Auto] Allows you to[...]

  • Page 88

    3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU System Agent V oltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the processor including its PCIe controller and power control unit. Increase the voltage when increasing DRAM frequency . Y ou can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values [...]

  • Page 89

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-23 Chapter 3 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. Y ou can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.20V to 1.92V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel ® CPU specications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently . We recommend[...]

  • Page 90

    3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Clock Crossing Reset V oltage [Auto] Allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing reset voltage when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP . Y ou can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.1V to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval[...]

  • Page 91

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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.[...]

  • Page 92

    3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disa[...]

  • Page 93

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-27 Chapter 3 Intel Virtualization T echnology [Disabled] When set to [Enabled] a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by V anderpool T echnology . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher . Congurati[...]

  • Page 94

    3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state. Conguration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s] Allows you to disable or ena[...]

  • Page 95

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-29 Chapter 3 Intel Rapid Start T echnology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology to [Enabled] . Entry on S3 RTC W ake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes u[...]

  • Page 96

    3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.3 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Not Present if no SA T A device is installed to the corresponding SA T A port. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set th[...]

  • Page 97

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-31 Chapter 3 3.6.4 System Agent Conguration Allows you to congure the System Agent Conguration parameters. S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur , this feature allows the hard disk to rep[...]

  • Page 98

    3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to enable the Intel ® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable both integrated and discrete graphics for multi-monitor output. The iGPU[...]

  • Page 99

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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). [Disab[...]

  • Page 100

    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[...]

  • Page 101

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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] Allo[...]

  • Page 102

    3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ASM1061 Storage Controller (ES6_E12) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASM1061 Storage Controller . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot-plug [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hot plug support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASM1061 Storage Controller (SA T A6G_E[...]

  • Page 103

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-37 Chapter 3 3.6.8 APM 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 (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The sys[...]

  • Page 104

    3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.9 Network Stack Network Stack [Disable] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable] 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 PXE[...]

  • Page 105

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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 / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard tempera[...]

  • Page 106

    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[...]

  • Page 107

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-41 Chapter 3 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 [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 1/4 Profile [Standard] This item appears[...]

  • Page 108

    3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ASST Fan 1/2 Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Assistant Q-Fan Control feature. It allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the assistant fan. [Standard] Set to make the assistant fan adjust automatically depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the[...]

  • Page 109

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-43 Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Conguration 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 [Enabl[...]

  • Page 110

    3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 HW Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows the system to enable or disable the HW Fast Boot. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DirectKey Enable [Go to BIOS...] [Disabled] Disables the DirectKey button. The system will only power on or of f when you press the DirectKey button. [Go to BIOS Setup] Allows the system [...]

  • Page 111

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-45 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 Interrupt[...]

  • Page 112

    3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.[...]

  • Page 113

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-47 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][...]

  • Page 114

    3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 [...]

  • Page 115

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-49 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 [...]

  • Page 116

    3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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[...]

  • Page 117

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-51 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 [...]

  • Page 118

    3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 updati[...]

  • Page 119

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-53 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 th[...]

  • Page 120

    3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 L[...]

  • Page 121

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-55 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 [...]

  • Page 122

    3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater: 1[...]

  • Page 123

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 3-57 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 pr[...]

  • Page 124

    3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear , browse the contents of the support DVD and double-click or tap binASSETUP .EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu. 4.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports 32-bit/64-bit Windows ® 7 and 32-bit/64-bit Windo[...]

  • Page 126

    4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use the devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Manual [...]

  • Page 127

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-3 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 les. [...]

  • Page 128

    4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 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 integrat[...]

  • Page 129

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-5 Chapter 4 Launching AI Suite 3 Windows ® 7 OS From the Desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3. Y ou can also launch AI Suite 3 in Windows ® 7 by clicking on the Notication area. Windows ® 8 OS T o launch AI Suite 3 in Windows ® 8, tap the AI Suite 3 app on the Start screen (o[...]

  • Page 130

    4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to what’s going on with your computer - allowing you to optimize performance settings while at the same time ensuring system stability . Included in the AI Suite main menu is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to[...]

  • Page 131

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-7 Chapter 4 4.3.2 Thermal Radar 2 The Thermal Radar 2 comes with these four utilities in one interface: Thermal T uning, Thermal Status, Fan Control and DIGI+ PowerControl. Thermal T uning The Thermal Tuning utility allows you to automatically optimize your system’s cooling solution such as the CPU fan, chassis fans, and th[...]

  • Page 132

    4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Fan Control The Fan Control utility provides an easy-to-use preset fan proles that automatically tweaks the fan speed. It also allows you to customize the speed of each fan and save it as a fan prole. Click or tap a screen to select the fan type that you want to customize Drag the slider to set a fan [...]

  • Page 133

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-9 Chapter 4 Customizing the fan settings Y ou can customize your fan’s speed using the Smart Mode and RPM (rotations per minute) Mode. Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to customize the fan’s rotation speed for a certain temperature. With this utility , you can also assign three critical components for the Thermal Radar 2 [...]

  • Page 134

    4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ Power Control utility allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for an optimum system efciency , overall system stability and performance. Adjusting the CPU power CPU Load-line Calibration CPU Load-line Calibration adjusts the voltage range and controls the system te[...]

  • Page 135

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-1 1 Chapter 4 Adjusting the DRAM power Click or tap to go back to main screen Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to undo the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously . DRAM V oltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the[...]

  • Page 136

    4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 Remote GO! Remote GO! is an ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utility that allows you to wirelessly stream your media les to DLNA devices, control your computer using your smart device, transfer les to your smart device, and provides access to your les stored in your cloud storage. System requirements PC[...]

  • Page 137

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-13 Chapter 4 Click or tap to set a password • Launch Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote on your smart device to use the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote control functions. For more details, refer to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of this user manual for more details. • T o protect your Wi-Fi utility from unauthorized remote access,[...]

  • Page 138

    4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Remote GO! functions q Cloud GO!: Allows you to remotely control and sync your les across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox ® . q Remote Desktop: Allows you to remotely control your desktop in real time using your smart device. q DLNA Media Hub: Allows you to [...]

  • Page 139

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-15 Chapter 4 Using Cloud GO! 1. From the Remote GO! screen, click or tal Cloud GO! 2. Tick I Agree then click or tal Enter to access your cloud storage accounts. 3. Log into your Asus WebStorage, Google Drive™ or Dropbox ® cloud account then click Sign In . Click or tap to open cloud storage accounts Click or tap to go bac[...]

  • Page 140

    4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click or tap to select media le type Media les pane Displays the target receiver’s name and the media le currently playing Click or tap to edit the playlist Tick to select source location Click or tap to select receiver Using DLNA Media Hub on the computer From the Remote GO! screen on your Desk[...]

  • Page 141

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-17 Chapter 4 T ransferring les from your computer to your smart device T o transfer les from your computer to your smart device, right-click the le then click Send to > [Device name] . After the le transfer is complete, click OK . Ensure to enable File T ransfer in your smart device to receive les from your [...]

  • Page 142

    4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 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 the on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select USB 3.0 Boost . Us[...]

  • Page 143

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-19 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 saved BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST . Launching EZ Update T o launch EZ Update, cli[...]

  • Page 144

    4-20 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 launch Network iControl, click or tap th e on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu[...]

  • Page 145

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-21 Chapter 4 EZ Prole screen Tick to assign a schedule of your network programs to avoid network congestions Click or tap to save the prole settings or rename the prole Select a program from this list and click to add to your network prole Click or tap to select a network prole Click or tap to set the program a[...]

  • Page 146

    4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.7 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 Sc[...]

  • Page 147

    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-23 Chapter 4 T o download the updated BIOS: 1. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for New BIOS Update . Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 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 complet[...]

  • Page 148

    4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 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 the USB Charger+, ensure to disable the ErP Ready item from the Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in the Advanced mode of the BIOS setup program. L[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-25 Chapter 4 4.3.9 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Launching the System Information T o launch System Information, click or tap th e on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select System Information . Viewing the motherboard inform[...]

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    4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory’s information. 4.3.10 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 functi[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 4-27 Chapter 4 A. Realtek ® HD Audio Manager for Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 7 Conguration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Set default device button Control settings panel Analog and digital connector status This version of Realtek HD Audio Manager supports Intel ® 8 Series motherboards [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 conguration. 5.1.1 RAID denitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. [...]

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    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[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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 men[...]

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    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[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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>.[...]

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    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[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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 , 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 ] 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to [...]

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    5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 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[...]

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    A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standar[...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 A-3 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been [...]

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    A-4 Appendices Appendices Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NCC: T aiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC [...]

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    ASUS SABERT OOTH Z87 A-5 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 (Ame[...]

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    A-6 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 A uthorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus:[...]