Asus Q87T manual

Motherboard Q87T Q87T/CSM[...]

ii E8629 First Edition September 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 purc[...]

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................... iv Package contents ....................................................................................... vi Q87T speci[...]

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

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

vi Q87T specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 150 socket for Intel ® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors Supports 22nm CPU* Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0** * Up to 65W Thermal Design Power support for Intel ® standard thin mini-ITX heatsink. Up to 84W Thermal Design [...]

vii Q87T specications summary Storage Intel ® Q87 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connector - 1 x mSA T A connector* *mSA T A shares the same slot with the full-length mini-PCIe card. A mini-PCIe card cannot be used if an mSA T A card is inserted into the slot. LAN Dual LAN support - Intel ® I217LM Gigabit LAN controller - Realtek[...]

viii Q87T specications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 2-port connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 1-port connectors support additional 1 USB 2.0 ports 1 x eDP connector 1 x L VDS connector 1 x eDP/L VDS switch jumper 4 x SA T A 6.0Gb/s conn[...]

ASUS Q87T 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 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 or touch a safely grounded object o[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six 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. Q87T Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout Q87T F_PANEL COM1 SATA_PWRCON AAFP CUSTOM HP-OUT LAN1 L[...]

ASUS Q87T 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. A TX power connector (2-pin A TX19V) 1-15 2. SA T A power connector (15-pin SA T A_PWRCON) 1-16 3. Intel ® Q87 Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SA T A6G_1~4 [yellow]) 1-15 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN) 1-14 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 [...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket con[...]

ASUS Q87T 1-5 A B C 5 4 1.3.2 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 .[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3 4 A B B A T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B A A B 1[...]

ASUS Q87T 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 SO- DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 Q87T Q87T 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory co[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. T o operate at the vend[...]

ASUS Q87T 1-9 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expa[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 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 system setup in[...]

ASUS Q87T 1-1 1 2. Intel ® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® ME function. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel ® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it. Disable the Intel ® ME function before updating it. 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Disable ME DIS_ME 1 Q87T Q87T Intel ® ME jumpe[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Q87T Q87T Display panel backlight power selection 1 2 2 3 12V (Default) 19V BLKT_PWR_SEL Q87T Q87T LVDS or eDP selection 1 2 2 3 for LVDS for eDP (Default) FPD_SEL Q87T Q87T Display panel VCC power 1 3V (Default) 2 5V 3 12V VCC_PWR_SEL 4. Display panel backlight power selector (BLKT_PWR_SEL) Pins Setting 1-2 12V[...]

ASUS Q87T 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 5 6 7 8 3 4 1 2 1. DC power connector . Insert the power adapter into this port. 2. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 3. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector , and is HDC[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately . Q87T Q87T Serial port connect[...]

ASUS Q87T 1-15 3. A TX power connector (2-pin A TX19V) This connector is for an A TX power supply . The plug from the power supply is designed to t this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connector completely ts. Q87T Q87T DC power source PIN 1 ATX19V DC_JACK_IN GND 4. Serial A T A 6[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I/O module. 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 panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherb[...]

ASUS Q87T 1-17 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 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 4.8Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 , [...]

ASUS Q87T 1-19 Q87T Q87T RTC battery header PIN 1 VBAT GND BATT_CON 1 1. RTC Battery header (2-pin BA TT_CON) This connector is for the lithium CMOS battery . 12. Embedded DisplayPort (40-pin eDP) The connector is for an internal embedded DisplayPort connection. Q87T Q87T embedded Display Port eDP(Back) PIN 1 13. L VDS connector (40-pin L VDS) This[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 14. Flat panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_P ANEL) This connector is for the LCD panel brightness controls. Q87T Q87T Flat Panel Display Brightness PIN 1 BKLT_EN BKLT_PWM BKLT_PWR BKLT_PWR BKLT_GND/Brightness_GND BKLT_GND/Brightness_GND Brightness_up Brightness_Down LCD_BLKT_PANEL 15. Internal stereo spea[...]

ASUS Q87T 1-21 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below [...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 7, Windows ® 8 and Windows ® 8.1 (32/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options [...]

ASUS Q87T 1-23 1.9.3 Intel ® SBA support Intel ® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. • Intel ® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. • Some models without the 5MB ME rmware do not support Int[...]

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ASUS Q87T 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility . 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your mother[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest B[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le. • Before u[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Booting the system to a DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show th e BIOS Boot Device Select Menu . Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-5 3. Press <T ab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le and prompts you to conrm BIOS update. 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only , and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use t[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-7 • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode Displays SA T A Information Load[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Navigation keys General help Menu bar Submenu item Conguration elds Menu items Back button Pop-up window Scroll bar Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , [...]

ASUS Q87T 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display t[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS lan[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-1 1 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (R TC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed . After you set a password, these items show Install[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model yo[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-13 Scroll down to display the following items: T arget CPU T urbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU T urbo-Mode speed. T arget DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. T arget Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. T arget DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. T arget CPU Graph[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.2 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum CPU Cache Ratio. 2.5.3 Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum CPU Cache Ratio. 2.5.4 BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized sett[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-15 2.5.9 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> 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 become unstable! If[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started RTL IOL control DRAM RTL initial V alue [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM RTL (CHA) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM RTL (CHB) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM I0-L (CHA) [Auto] Con[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-17 MISC MRC Fast Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. [Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot. [Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [14] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to set the package power time window . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. CPU Integrated [...]

ASUS Q87T 2-19 Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the power current offset. Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75%] [62.5%] [50%] [37.5%] [25%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75%] [-87.5%] [-100%] Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] Allows you to set the power fast ramp response. Use the <+> and &[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.12 CPU Cache V oltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Cache voltage. Increase the cache voltage when increasing the ring frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [ Adaptive Mode ] is available for some specic CPU types. CPU Cache V oltage Override [Auto[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-21 CPU Graphics V oltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics V oltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage offset. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Additional T urbo Mode CPU Graphics V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.18 VCCIN Offset Mode Sign [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU input voltage. The values range from 0.010V to 0.600V with a 0.010V interval when the VCCIN Offset Mode Sign is [+]. The values range from 0.010V to 0.250V with a 0.010V interval when the VCCIN Offset Mode Sign is [-]. 2.5.19 DRAM V oltage [Auto[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-23 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.1 T rusted Computing Security Device Support [Disable] Enables or disables BIOS support for security devices. Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when you set the Security Device Support to [Enable] . TPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Co[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-25 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Intel ® Virtualization T echnology [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously , enabling one system to[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled] . Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 repo[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-27 2.6.3 PCH Conguration PCI Express Conguration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.4 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. SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [Disabled] Disables the S[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-29 2.6.5 System Agent Conguration VT -d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable VT -d function on MCH. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Conguration Allows you to select a primary disp[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started EDID Data Source [Pre-Dened] Conguration options: [Pre-Dened] [Flat Panel Display] The following item appears only when you set the EDID Data Source to [Pre-Dened] . Pre-Dened L VDS Panel T ype [1920x1080 L VDS] Select L VDS Panel T ype. Conguration options: [640x480 L VDS] ~ [2048x1536 L VDS] Scree[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-31 DMI Conguration Allows you to control various DMI 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. PCIEX4 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to congure the PCIEX4 speed. Conguration[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.6 AMT Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the Intel ® Active Management T echnology (AMT) feature. Intel ® AMT [Enabled] Allow you to enable or disable the Intel ® Active Management T echnology (AMT) in the BIOS extension. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] • iAMT H/W is alway[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-33 2.6.7 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] The USB devices c[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.8 Platform Misc Conguration The items in this menu allow you to congure the Platform Misc. PCIE Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE express native power management. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Native ASPM [Disabled] The item appears only when you [...]

ASUS Q87T 2-35 2.6.10 Onboard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the p[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.1 1 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By PCIE [Disabled[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-37 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 2.7.1 CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature. 2.7.2 CPU / Chassi[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Conguration option[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-39 2.7.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Auto] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature for a 3-pin chassis fan. [Advanced Mode] Enables DC mode Q-Fan control for a 4-pin chassis fan. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Co[...]

2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items:[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-41 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. SA T A Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SA T A ports will be available during POST . This process will extend the POST t[...]

2-42 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Enabled] [Auto] Adjusts logo automatically based on Windows® display requremenst. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST . POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the d[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-43 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility . Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better [...]

2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8.9 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 UE...] Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft ® Secure Boot check. O[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-45 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] [No] Load KEK from F[...]

2-46 Chapter 2: Getting started DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Delete the DBX Allows you to delete the DBX le from your system. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storag[...]

ASUS Q87T 2-47 2.9 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. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 . 2.9.2 A[...]

2-48 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menu[...]

Q87T A-1 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 operation. This equipment [...]

A-2 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 designed to enable pr[...]

Q87T A-3 ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporat[...]

A-4 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 COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product nam[...]