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ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD E8513 User's Manual

1. mood ET a Canne I E d E7 Q i m DO D farmi aa od 2 ng fi o EE ASUS 2 lo PCIEX16_1 TR Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 le PCIEX1_2 4 le PCIEX1_3 mom 6 n POIEXI6 2 H a a Nes an I lo PCIEX16_3 pa TX Con a mmap Ea EE ses Slot Description PCle 2 0 x1_1 slot PCle 3 0 x16_1 slot PCle 2 0 x1_2 slot PCle 2 0 x1_3 slot PCle 3 0 x16_2 slot PCle 2 0 x1_4 PCle 3 0 x16_3 slot 1 18 Chapter 1 Product introduction PCle Express 3 0 operating mode VGA configuration x16 single VGA Single VGA PCle card recommended Dual VGA PCle card x8 Triple VGA PCle card x8 AN We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI mode Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCle x16_1 shared PCle x16_2 shared PCle x16_3 shared
2. PLED SPEAKER T PLED4 PLED H ms L O i PANEL CJ PINI ZCA o E oa HDD LED HDD LED PWRsW RESET fa om CJ Ce yg Z87 DELUXE QUAD System panel connector HDD LED HDD LED 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 HDD_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD a System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings a ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset bu
3. Z The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 43 la 0 da a lt T gy o cr e a 44 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 file 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 ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing AI Suite 3 AN Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in Windows 7 OS or Windows 8 OS To install Al Suite 3 on your computer Windows 7 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click Run ASSETUP exe then select the Utilities tab DVD Drive D MB Support CD ISUS Always do this for software and games Pasya Run ASSETUP exe Has Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel 3 From the Utilities tab click Al Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions Chapter 4 Software support Windows 8 OS 1 Place the Suppo
4. 1 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors d z O ZET DELUXE QUAD CI RK CI O o O Es KI fa om Oo 8C Z87 DELUXE QUAD CPU LGA1150 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket 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 contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorr
5. Q Ta QEATX12V EATXPWR E 9598 o 6606 3 Volts GND PINT tt 12 Volts_ 5 Volts NO b 12 Volts Ja 5 Volts Q Q 5V Standby CH 5 Volts 0000 Power OK Gi 5 Volts a aa fa GND GND i RRRA 5 Volts 0E GND a 335 GND CL GND i ms 5 Volts AG PSON ELIO end 1G GND 33 Vols ISS 19 vots ei PINA Taki CK O O la mal z Bea a C3 acim Z87 DELUXE QUAD ATX power connectors WA For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin EATX12 V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 9 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions q O o 5 i
6. To offset the voltage by a positive value FH To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Digital I O Voltage Offset Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the digital portion of the I O on the processor By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval Chapter 3 BIOS setup SVID Support Auto When overclocking set this item to Enabled Disabling this item would stop the processor from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled YA The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to Enabled SVID Voltage Override Auto Allows you to set the SVID Voltage override By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 2 440V with a 0 001V interval CPU Input Voltage Auto Allows you to set an input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 800V to 3 040V with a 0 010V interval DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage Y
7. CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 Ver1 5 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 11 10 27 CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 Ver7 1 XMP 4GB 2x2GB 9 10 9 27 CMT4GX3M2B21 33C9 XMP 4GB 2x2GB 9 10 9 27 F3 17000CL1102 64GBZLD XMP 64GB 8x8GB 11 11 11 30 F3 17000CL9Q 16GBXLD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB 9 11 9 28 F3 17000CL9Q 16GB ZH XMP 16GB 4x 4GB 9 11 10 28 F3 17066CL9D 8GB PID XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24 F3 17066CL9Q 16GBTDD XMP 16GB 4x4GB 9 9 9 24 F3 2133C110 32GZL XMP 32GB 4x 8GB 11 11 11 31 KHX2133C11D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4x 4GB 11 12 11 30 KHX2133C11D3T1K2 16GX XMP 16GB 2x 8GB 9 9 9 24 KHX21C11T3FK8 64X XMP 64GB 8x 8GB 9 9 9 24 OCZ3XTEP2133C9LV4GK 2GB 7 7 7 20 PV316G213C1K XMP 16GB 2x 8GB 11 11 11 30 PVV34G2133C9K XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 9 11 9 27 PXD38G2133C11K XMP PXD38G2133C11K XMP 8GB 2x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 9 9 9 24 2133 11 11 11 27 TLD38G2133HC11 ABK XMP 8GB 11 11 11 31 TXD34096M2133HC11A V XMP 4GB 11 11 11 31 SP002GBLYU200502 XMP 2GB TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB T3D1288LT 20 9 9 9 24 TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP AX3U1866X W8G10 XMP 2GB 16GB 2x8GB T3D1288RT 20 9 9 9 24 Voltage 10 11 10 30 DIMM socket support Optional CMZ32GX3M4X1866 C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x8GB 10 11 10 27 CMZ8GX3M2A1866 C9
8. Bot Fast Boot USB Support Network Stack Driver Support Next Boot after AC Power Loss HU Fast Boot DirectKey Enable Boot Logo Display Boot Logo Size Control POST Delay Tine Bootup NumLock State Wait For F1 If Error Option ROM Messages Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Disabled Enabled Advanced Mode O Exit Ai Tweaker E Advanced GF Monitor Tool Select Enable to accelerate the boot speed Select Disable to go back to normal boot Enabled Partial In Disabled Normal Boot Disabled Go to BIOS Quick Note Last Modified Enabled e Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Select Change Opt 1 General Help Previous Values Shortcut Add to ShortCut and My Favorites Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Auto 3 sec On Enabled Force BIOS Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed YA The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to Enabled USB Support Partial Initialization Disabled Full Initialization Partial Initialization All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Enabled
9. 3 6 2 PCH Configuration ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 9 kit W My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker GE Monitor W Boot amp Tool 7 Advanced PCH Configuration gt PCI Express Configuration settings gt PCI Express Configuration gt Intel R Rapid Start Technology gt Intel R Smart Connect Technology PCI Express Configuration Allows you to configure 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 Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled ASPM Support Disabled Allows you to set the ASPM level Configuration options Disabled Auto LOs L1 LOsL1 PCle Speed Auto Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Intel Rapid Start Technology Disabled Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled YA The following items appear only when you set the Intel Rapid Start Technology to Enabled Entry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled Entry After 0 Allows you to set the RTC wake up timer at S3 entry The time ranges from 0 minute immediately to 120 minutes Active Page Threshold Support Enabled The system automatically goes into sleep mode when
10. GF Monitor W Boot Si Tool Choose the systen default language CPU 0000 e 306Hz J48 MB DDR3 1333 MH System Language EngTish Quick Note Last Modified e Select Screen System Date Friday 06 26 2099 11 Select Item System Time 08 51 01 Level nist General Help Previous Values gt Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings ASUS UFFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode D Exit My Favorites Ai Tueaker C Advanced GF Monitor Boot Tool 5 Main Security gt Password Description To clear the administrator password key in the current password in the If ONLY f 4 rd is set Enter Current Password box then ess to Setup and i and then press lt Enter gt when e prompted to create confirm the password isa boot have Administra The password o 20 characters Administrator Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed k Administrator Password User P rd ser Passwor Quick Note Last Modified KA If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 7 Administrator Password If you h
11. PCle x1_1 shared PCle x1_2 PCle x1_3 shared PCle x1_4 SMBUS Controller shared Wi Fi shared Intel SATA Controller shared Intel LAN Realtek LAN ASMedia SATA Controller 2 Intel xHCI Intel EHCI 1 Intel EHCI 2 HD Audio shared Thunderbolt 2 ports ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 19 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to fine 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 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component fil O a oc 2 Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system O O he z a HI Ha e RST_SW IRESET Z87 DELUXE QUAD Reset button 1 20 C
12. 0 C MHz capability ELA DS Vendors Part No GVP38GB1333C9DC 8GB 2x4GB Chip Brand DIMM socket support Optional GR1333D364L9 2G 2GB Qimonda IDSH1G 03A1F1C 13H HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB Hynix H5TC1G83TFR HMT325U6BFR8C H9 2GB Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR M3UN 2GHJBC09 2GB Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C M3UN 4GHJACO9 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C FLFD45F B8KL9 1GB KINGMAX KFB8FNLXF BNF 15A FLFE85F C8KL9 2GB KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF GXX 12A FLFF65F C8KL9 4GB KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KVR1333D3N9H 4G 4GB ELPIDA J2108BDBG GN F KVR13N9S8H 4 4GB ELPIDA J4208BBBG GN F F10DA2T1680 2GB KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST C9 KTG2G1333PG3 2GB MXD3U133316GQ 16GB 4x4GB MXD3V13332GS 2GB Mach Xtreme C2S46D30 D313 MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4M1 2GB MICRON D9PFJ MT16JTF1G64AZ 1G4D1 8GB MICRON D9PCP OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB 2x2GB DS OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB 2x4GB DS PG38G1333EL XMP 8GB DS PGD316G133 3ELK XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB 2x2GB DS C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RIDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf M378B5273CH0 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C M378B5273DH0 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 M378B5773DH0 CH9 SP002GBLTE133S01 2GB 2GB ss SAMSUNG NANYA K4B2G08460 NT5CB128M8
13. 4x4GB ai 11 14 14 35 F3 2800C10D 8GTXD 8GB 2x4GB ai 10 12 12 35 F3 2800C12Q 16GTXDG 16GB 4x4GB hi 12 14 14 35 F3 2800C11D 16GTXDG 16GB 2x8GB hi 11 14 14 35 F3 2800C11Q 32GTXDG 32GB 4x8GB 11 14 14 35 F3 2800C11D 16GTXD 16GB 2x8GB hi 11 13 13 35 F3 2800C11Q 32GTXD 32GB 4x8GB 11 13 13 35 F3 2800C12D 16GTXD 16GB 2x8GB 12 14 14 35 78 BAGH5 AFDOC 8GB 2x4GB 12 14 14 35 78 CAGH6 AFDOC 16GB 2x8GB 12 14 14 35 CMD16GX3M4A2800C11 16GB 4x4GB 11 14 14 35 CMD16GX3M4A2800C12 16GB 4x4GB 12 14 14 36 TXD38G2800HC12DBK 11 14 14 35 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 2666 0 C MHz capability DIMM socket SS Chip Chip vi support Optional Vendors Part No DS Brandi No Timing Voltage 78 BAGFR AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x4GB gt 12 13 13 35 78 CAGFF AFDOC XMP 16GB 2x8GB 12 13 13 35 F3 2666CL10Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x4GB 10 12 12 31 GOC332GB2666C11QC XMP 32GB 4x 8GB 11 13 13 32 TXD34G2666HC11CBK XMP 88GB 2x4GB Di 11 13 13 35 11 13 13 35 DDR3 2600 O C MHz capability DIMM socket i SS Chip Chip sa support Optional Vendors Part No Size DS Brand No Timing Voltage A DATA AX3U2600GW8G11 XMP _16GB 2x 8GB DS 11 13 13 35 1 65 DDR3 2500 0 C MHz capability DIMM socket SS Chi Chil RA support Optional Vendors Part No Size DS re Nee Timing Voltage G SKILL F3 20000CL10Q16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 10 11 11 31 1 65 DDR3 2400 0 C MHz capability DIMM socket support Ve
14. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 53 3 54 3 11 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 may result in the system s failure to boot Carefully follow the
15. process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load the BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 21 4 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 lt Delete gt key during POST It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during boot up CORRE o a mE o Fer DELUNEGUAD z m RK LI DirectKey ZO am lan He Gomme ns lele Z87 DELUXE QUAD DirectK
16. ran seu GPU Frequency The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model AI Suite 3 main menu bar Wi Fi Wi Fi GO Engine EZUpdate USB 3 0 Boost SH 4 Way Optimization ASUS Al Suite Ill USB BIOS Network Ai Charger USB Charger Flashback Wizard iControl AN Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user manual may vary depending on the motherboard model Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration 4 6 Chapter 4 Software support 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 To launch USB 3 0 Boost click or tap the W7 on the top edge of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select USB 3 0 Boost Using the USB 3 0 Boost 1 Connect a USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 port 2 From the USB 3 0 Boost screen click to select a USB device 3 To enable UASP on your USB device click UASP To revert to its normal transfer rate click Normal USB 3 0 Boost screen Click to enable the USB device s normal data transfer rate Click to enable UASP or Click to select a USB device Turbo Mode to the USB device for a faster data transfer rate YA Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
17. www asus com for detailed software configuration Use the USB 3 0 devices for high performance The data transfer speed varies with USB devices ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 4 7 48 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 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard screen Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Scheduling the BIOS download Current BIOS information Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to apply the download schedule setting 1 In the Download Setting field tick Schedule days then select the number of days for the BIOS download schedule 2 Click Apply to save the BIOS download schedule Click Cancel to cancel the download schedule Downloading the updated BIOS AN Before you start downloading ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to your computer s USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details Chapter 4 Software support To 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 EJ fro
18. 1 15 1 15 1 7 1 15 1 15 0 1 1 31 1 31 1 31 Chapter 3 BIOS setup MISC MRC Fast Boot Auto Allows you to enable disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot Configuration options Auto Enable Disable DRAM CLK Period Auto Configuration options Auto 1 14 Channel A B DIMM Control Enable Both DIMMS Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMMO Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Scrambler Setting Optimized ASUS Allows you to set the optimized scrambler setting for stability Configuration options Optimized ASUS Default MRC DIGI Power Control CPU Load line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 0 to 100 YA The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification e YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to Manual NN EN DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Voltage Frequency Auto Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component conditions Highe
19. 1 2 Motherboard Overview cricca rei 1 2 1 Before you 6 0 e 00 AA ari 1 2 2 Motherboard layout sn 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 2 4 System MEMO nananahan naan aaa 1 2 5 Expansion 8log maban ana NGGNNGNAGUNGNNG 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches 1 2 7 Onboard LEDS eiaa ARR 1 2 8 Internal connectors ariana Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 Building your PC system nee 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPW installation asa aiar S 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 24 2 1 4 DIMM installation ana ra 2 6 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 8 2 1 7 Front I O Connector 2 9 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation 2 10 2 1 9 Wi Fi antenna installation 2 11 2 2 BIOS update uti a iaia 2 12 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections eee 2 13 2 3 1 Rear 1 0 connectioN iiis inikan 2 13 2 3 2 Audio l O connections rss 2 15 2 4 Starting up for the first time ss 2 17 2 5 Turning off the computer nee 2 18 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 1 Knowing BIOS i 3 2 BIOS Setup program 3 2 1 FAT e R ip 3 2 2 Advanced Mode 3 3 My Favorites r sines sasc sasnnssaanmescannecaninenennnseaninestninesnuestnnbsssuncesintsenisie 3 4 Main MENU iii raven 3 5 Ai Tweaker MENU a mamaimaaausausanaansanaminamanaamaain 3 6 Advanced MENU sisisi 3 6 1 CPU Configuration 3 6 2 PCH Configuration 3 6 3 SATA Configuration 3 6 4 S
20. 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 YA Before using the USB Charger ensure to disable the ErP Ready item from the A Advanced gt APM gt ErP Ready in the Advanced mode of the BIOS setup program Launching USB Charger To launch USB Charger click or tap the W7 on the top edge of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select USB Charger USB Charger screen Click to detect the connected USB device Indicates that the connected __USB device Click to fast is in charging charge your mode USB device Click to stop charging your USB device Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Click to select the type of USB device that you wish to charge when the system is off Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details 9 The USB Charger does not support USB hubs USB extension cables and generic USB cables Ng The USB Charger may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 8 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard CPU and memory settings Launching the System Information To launch System Information click or tap the W7 on the top edge of the Al Suite 3 main
21. 9 24 BL12864BN16 08 8FF XMP 2GB 2x1GB BL25664BN16 08 16FF XMP BLT4G3D1608DT 1TX0 16FM XMP 4GB 2x2GB 4GB EKM324L28 BP8 116 XMP 4GB 2x2GB EKM324L28 BP8 116 XMP 4GB 2x2GB F3 12800CL7 D 8GBXH XMP 8GB 2x 4GB F3 12800CL9 D 4GBNQ XMP 4GB 2x2GB F3 12800CL9 Q 16GBZL XMP 16GB 4x GB F3 1600C9 Q 32GXM XMP 32GB 4x8GB GET316GB1600 C9QC XMP 16GB 4x4GB GVP38GB1600 C8QC XMP 8GB 4x2GB GUP34GB1600 C7DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB HMT41GU6 MFR8C PB 8GB Hynix H5TQ4G83MFR GR1600D364L9 2G 2GB GoodRam GF1008KC JN FLGE85F C8 KL9A XMP 2GB KINGMAX N A FLGF65F C8 KL9A XMP 4GB KINGMAX N A KHX1600C9D3 K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB KHX1600C9D3 K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB KHX16009CD3 K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x4GB KHX16C10B1 16GB 2x8GB DS continued on the next page ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 15 i LL o Pu a O DDR3 1600 O C MHz capability DIMM socket 3 support SS Chi i ji Vendors DS SANA Chip No Voltage Optional KTG2G1600P 2GB DS G3 XMP MT16JTF1G64 8GB DS Micron AZ 1G6E1 MT8JTF51264 4GB ss Micron AZ 1G6E1 996805 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 998805 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS OCZ3BE1600 4GB 2x2GB DS CELVAGK PV316G160C9 16GB 4x4GB PX538G1600 8GB 2x4GB LLK XMP PGD316G1600 16GB 2x8GB ELK XMP PV
22. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 3 AI Suite 3 With its user friendly interface ASUS Al Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package It allows you to supervise overclocking energy management fan speed control voltage and sensor readings and even interact with smart devices via Wi Fi This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities MemOK MemOK the remarkable memory rescue tool allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues ensure memory boot compatibility determine fail safe settings and dramatically improve the systemis bootup 1 1 4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Heat pipe solution The stylish heatsink features a 0 dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC environment The heatsink design also lowers the temperature o
23. Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press lt Ctrl gt lt l gt to display the utility main menu Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation 1 Create RAID Volume 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS f Select Serial 9LSOHJA4 9LSOF4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LSOBJ5H All Rights Reserved 4 Recovery Volume Options 5 Acceleration Options 6 Exit Size 149 0GB 149 0GB 149 0GB 149 0GB ESC Exit Type Status Vol ID ENTER Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options AN The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen YA The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 1 Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Create volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
24. Ver8 16 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 10 9 27 BLE4G3D1869DE1 XT0 16FMD XMP 4GB 9 9 9 27 F3 14900CL10Q2 64GBZLD XMP 64GB 8x8GB 10 11 10 30 F3 1866C90 32 GXM XMP 32GB 4x8GB 9 10 9 28 KHX1866C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x4GB PXD38G1866 ELK TED34G1866 HC13BK 8GB 2x4GB TED38G1866 HC 13BK Chapter 1 Product introduction Vendors Part No G SKILL DDR3 1800 0 C MHz capability F3 14400CL9D4GBRL XMP Size DDR3 1600 0 C MHz capability Vendors AX3U1600W8G11 SS DS 16GB 2x8GB DS SS Chip DS Brand No 4GB 2x2GB DS Chip Brand Chip Chip No Timing DIMM socket Voltage support Optional 1 6 DIMM socket support Timing Voltage Optional 9 11 9 27 AXDU1600G WBG9B XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 9 11 9 27 AE32G1609U1 U 2GB ss 23EY4587MB6H AP38G160 8U2K XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 28 AHUO4GFA60 C9Q1D XMP 4GB DS 9 9 9 27 AHUO4GFA60 C9Q3R XMP 4GB DS 11 11 11 28 AHU08GFA60 CBT3R XMP 8GB DS 9 9 9 24 SLA304G08 ENG1B 4GB ss Asint 304G08 GN1B 9 11 11 28 SLB304G08 EG J1B XMP 8GB DS 9 9 9 27 AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 CMX6GX3M3A 1600C9 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 CMZ8GX3M2A 1600C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 TI 600 CMZ16GX3M2A1600 C10 Ver 3 24 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 16GB 2x8GB 9 9
25. actions to be taken by the CPU when the thermal conditions of the external regulator exceeds the threshold Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled CPU Integrated VR Fault Management Auto Disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over voltage We recommend you to disable this item when overclocking Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management Auto Allows you to improve power saving when the processor is in low power state Disable to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in high performance at all times Configuration options Auto High Performance Balanced Chapter 3 BIOS setup Power Decay Mode Auto Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Idle Power in Response Auto Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Idle Power out Response Auto Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Power Current Slope Auto Allows you to set the gradient of the high speed active phase current balance during lo
26. adjustments 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 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 Note Last Modified Log F12 PrintScreen function F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 2 7 WOL by PME PXE ASUS NFC Express 1 x ASUS NFC Express box with 2 extra USB 3 0 ports 1x ASUS NFC Express tag ASUS NFC Express utility Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Operating system Windows 8 Windows 7 Form factor ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm YA Specifications are subject to change without notice xiii xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 1 x 2T2R dual band Wi Fi moving antennas Wi Fi 802 11a b g n ac compliant no 1 x USB 3 0 cable 1 x ASUS NFC Express box 1 x ASUS NEG a Quick Start If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer The 2 in1 ASUS Q connector kit is for retailer version only The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws E AS J Intel LGA1150 CPU Intel LGA1150 compatible CPU Fa
27. and Z87 DELUXE QUAD TPU switch Ratio Boost YA The TPU LED TPU_LED near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is enabled Refer to section 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED If you enable this switch under Windows OS environment the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may use the 4 Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 23 6 EPU switch Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption IN Enable this switch when the system is powered off EPU Z87 DELUXE QUAD amp O a ci TO Disable Enable te a Dosi Default Z87 DELUXE QUAD EPU switch The EPU LED OLED2 near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is enabled Refer to section 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED If you enable this switch under Windows OS environment the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the
28. instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary AN Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive AN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment YA EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP Internet Service Provider This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Chapter 3 BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable device or an OS based utility YA Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Fl
29. media files to a DLNA supported device Remote Desktop Allows you to view your computer s desktop and remotely operate your computer in real time from your smart device Remote Keyboard amp Mouse Allows you to use your smart device s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer Smart Sensor Control Allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart device s customized gestures File Transfer Allows you to transfer files between your computer and smart device Capture amp Send Allows you to take screenshots and send them to a smart device GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers stable system level upgrades for every use USB 3 0 Boost ASUS USB 3 0 Boost which supports USB 3 0 standard UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol significantly 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 need for any user interaction USB Charger With a dedicated onboard controller quick charge all your smart devices such as smartphones tablets and more all up to three times faster even when the system is powered off in sleep or hibernation mode USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle free updating solution for your ultimate convenience
30. menu then select System Information Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen click MB tab to view the motherboard s information fem Information Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen click CPU tab to view the processors information ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 4 15 Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen click SPD tab to view the memory s information 4 3 9 Audio configurations 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 Out support and interrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on si F La the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager 4 16 Chapter 4 Software support A Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC Il for Windows 8 Windows 7 Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected Advanced settings SiS Realtek HD Au
31. overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability Configuration options Auto Manual YA The following item appears only when you set set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to CPU Manual DRAM Fixed Frequency 300 Allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval DRAM Power Phase Control Auto Auto Allows you to set the Auto mode Optimized Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Allows you to set the full phase mode Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production Configuration options Disabled Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to enable your core processor s speed to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 17 3 18 Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration
32. same time However the system will use the last setting you have made 1 24 Chapter 1 Product introduction 7 Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking IT F I CK CLR_CMOS e Oa Z87 DELUXE QUAD CLR_CMOS button El ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 25 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs 1 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST Power On Self Test CPU memory modules VGA card and hard disk drives If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved CPU_LED VGA_LED NX gt BOOT DEVICE LED Ea O o O m5 CR mao a Cosco Z87 DELUXE QUAD CPU DRAM BOOT_DEVICE VGA LED 2 TPULED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled RE oo sa ol o BO H Ci ae Za7 DELUXE QUAD 5 LI Q CE CJ O O 1 e TPU_LED he B CI Ceo Z87 DELUXE QUAD TPU LEDs 1 26 Chapt
33. the USB flash drive 5 8 Chapter 5 RAID configurations 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 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV tec
34. the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode YA The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OpROM Legacy OpROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Both Legacy OpROM first Both UEFI first Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from PCI E PCI Expansion Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of PCI E PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 47 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Windows UEFI Windows UEFI Allows you to select your installed operating system Execute Mode the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Mi
35. the partition size is not enough for the Intel Rapid Start Technology to work Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 29 Active Memory Threshold 0 This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology 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 YA Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size Hybrid Hard Disk Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support Disabled Allow you to enable or disable the Intel Smart Connect Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 30 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port Scroll down to display the other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Exit W My Favorites 52 Main Ai Tweaker GE Monitor W Boot amp Tool Advanced SATA Configuration gt SATA Configuration Determines how SATA controller s operate SATA Mode Selection AHCI Aggressive LPM Support Disabled S M A R T Status Check Enabled ATA6G_1 Yellow Empty Hot Plug Digable
36. the system s overall performance 4th Generation Intel Core processors family support Intel Smart Response Technology An operating system must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel Smart Response Technology The SSD is reserved for caching function Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology 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 efficient computing experience Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology allows your system to quickly resume from a low power hibernate state in seconds By saving your system memory to the designated SSD it provides your system with a faster wake up response time while keeping a low enery use 1 1 2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4 Way Optimization ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 brings system control solution to a totally whole new level combining TPU EPU DIGI Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 functions to push the system s performance to its optimal potential It automatically pushes or reasonably balances the system s performance power saving levels and fan settings via the user friendly AI Suite 3 utility Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM DRAM and CPU Voltage controllers These controllers offers ultra pr
37. to section 5 1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD 1 32 Chapter 1 Product introduction ASMedia Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E12 E34 dark brown These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables d FE o 7 oj a di O PE i o ms 5 BAGUE CI k9 s CI o o O si Pal fi Goom o ei SATA6GG E1 RSATA RP RSATA_ Dan RSATA ma RSATA RXN1 GND SATA6G E3 GND RSATA TXP3 RSATA TANS RSATA ees RSATA pa SATA6G_E2 RSATA Tap RSATA TENG RSATA aoe RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA6G_E4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_ Tante RSATA paa RSATA AKNG Z87 DELUXE QUAD ASMedia SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors N ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode These SATA ports are for data drives only 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 o Co SO SPDIF_OUT CT g
38. 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 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector CPU_FAN a GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM H GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM EAEN ma El CICI Z87 DELUXE QUAD Fan connectors m GND E CHA FAN PWR E CHA FAN IN my 5V m GND I mE CHA FAN PWR E CHA FAN IN my 5V CPU OPT CHA FAN1 CHA_FAN4 m GND mm CHA FAN PWF E CHA FAN IN HT 5v CHA_FAN3 CHA FAN2 H 5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power The CPU FAN connector and CHA FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 mod
39. vCCSA Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0 001V increment vDRAM Bus 144 step Memory voltage control vPCH 88 step Chipset voltage control SFS Stepless Frequency Selection BCLK PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall 2 x Thunderbolt 2 ports 1 x HDMI port 2 x ASUS Wi Fi GO SMA antenna ports 2T2R Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac and Bluetooth v4 0 3 0 HS 1 x Optical S PDIF Out port 2 x LAN RJ45 ports 1 x Intel LAN 6 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback 4x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 8 channel Audio I O ports 1 x 19 pin USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 10 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 6 x yellow 4 x dark brown 1 x 4 pin CPU Fan connector supports both 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode CPU coolers control 1 x 4 pin CPU Optional Fan connector CPU_OPT 4 x 4 pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24 pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector continued on the next page Z87 DELUXE QUAD specifications summary Internal I O connectors 1 x System Panel Q Connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x DirectKey button 1x DRCT DirectKey connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch advanced two stage
40. 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 any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey lt F5 gt See section 3 10 Exit Menu for details Ifthe system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode screen 3 2 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press lt F7 gt hot key for the advanced BIOS settings The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3 8 Boot menu for det
41. 16 characters or less 2 Enter a name for the RAID set and press lt Enter gt 3 When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow key to select a RAID level to create and then press lt Enter gt 4 When the Disks item is selected press lt Enter gt to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen appears 5 4 Chapter 5 RAID configurations 5 Use the up down arrow key to select a drive and then press lt Space gt to select small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB The following are typical values RAID 0 128KB RAID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB AN We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press lt Enter gt The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 9 Press lt Y gt to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or lt N gt t
42. 2 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents SUM UC ee vi About this guide vii Z87 DELUXE QUAD specifications SUMMAry ne ix Package contents sssssssssiississnenesesssnnnsrnssareesanennsearse xiv Installation tools and components sn XV Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 1 Special features 1 1 1 1 1 Product highlights AA 1 1 2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4 Way Optimization At 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1 1 4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1 1 5 ASUS EZ Mira aaa 1 1 6 Other special features awa wanaawawawaasanawawaasasana
43. 3 0 ports 5 6 support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Turbo Mode Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger Intel LAN RJ 45 port USB 3 0 ports E12 support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Turbo Mode Realtek LAN RJ 45 port Audio I O ports and Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth Wi Fi module LEDs LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 2 13 2 14 AN The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI mode 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 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 controlled by the xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility Multi VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows OS environment two displays under BIOS and one display under DOS Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks Pixel Clock H total x V Total x Frame Rate Fresh screen rate Thunderbolt 2 port 533 MHz HDMI port 300MHz Bluetooth and Wi Fi module LED indications Wi Fi LED Bluetooth LED OH Noink Of Nolink uo Ou Linked Blue Linked
44. 9 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards 2 10 Chapter 2 Basic installation 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 IO Shield aN Ensure that the ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi Fi ports Ensure to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi Fi GO software ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 2 11 2 12 2 2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds and the BIOS is updated automatically To use USB BIOS Flashback 1 Place the bundled support DVD to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 2 Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port A We recommend you to use a USB 2 0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability 3 Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to automatically download the latest BIOS version 4 Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds un
45. AN CG SP002GBLTU133V02 2GB S POWER 20YT3NG SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB S POWER 20YT3NG TED34096M1333HC9 4GB Team T3D2568LT 13 JM1333KLH 8G 623654 8GB Transcend TK963EBF3 TS1GLK64V3H 620053 8GB MICRON D9QBJ 1 Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support Supports one 1 module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot 2 Supports two 2 modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the dark brown slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into the yellow slots for better compatibility Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the yellow slots and dark brown slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Load the X M P or D O C P settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 2 5 Expansion slots i j Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components
46. ATASO Ed SATA6G_5 SATAGG_s SATAGG_1 SATAGG_EGISATAGG_E1 PCIEX1_4 Super a vo me ao tu L E PCIEX16_3 Er rule PU LD Directkey DRCT SPDIF OUT ast sw _PWRSW Q CODE2 Q CODET Ne wove BERLE ji ol af Ele AN 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 ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 7 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V LGA1150 CPU socket CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_ FAN 4 pin CPU OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 4 DDR3 DIMM slots MemOK button USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_12 ASMedia Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E12 E34 dark brown Intel Z87 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 yellow TPU switch EPU switch DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL DirectKey button USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 Clear CMOS button Q Code LEDs LED1 LED2 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM Power on button Reset button Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT
47. CPU Graphics By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Graphics Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage options CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the processor including its PCle controller and power control unit Increase the voltage when increasing DRAM frequency You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value H To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the I O on the processor By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval CPU Digital I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign
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50. Generation Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on the CPU types Intel Z87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM max 32GB DDR3 3200 0 C 3100 O C 3000 0 C 2933 0 C 2800 0 C 2666 O C 2600 O C 12500 0 C 2400 O C 2200 O C 2133 O C 2000 0 C 1866 0 C 1800 0 C 1600 1333 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Please refer to Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List for details 3 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slots single at x16 dual at x8 x8 triple at x8 x4 x4 mode 4 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports HDMI port Supports Thunderbolt 2 interface with max resolutions of 4096 X 2160 24Hz and 3840 x 2160 60Hz Supports HDMI with max resolutions of 4096 x 2160 24Hz and 2560 x 1600 60Hz Supports Intel InTru 3D Intel Quick Sync Video Intel Clear Video HD Technology and Intel Insider Supports up to three displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory 1024MB Both ports are from Intel DSL5520 Thu
51. Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean up of NVRAM Configuration Reset reset of NVRAM settings Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option Loadlmage returned error Boot Option is failed Startlmage returned error Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available 1 30 Chapter 1 Product introduction ACPI ASL Checkpoints under OS Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in PIC mode System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in APIC mode ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 31 1 2 8 Internal connectors 1 Intel Z87 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 yellow These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables If you installed Seri
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53. LED LED fF Blinking Data activity n Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac Bluetooth v4 0 3 0 HS The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such mark by ASUSTeK Computer Inc is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT LINK SPEED Off No link LED LED Orange Linked Orange Blinking Data activity Orange Blinking Ready to wake up LAN port then steady from S5 mode Chapter 2 Basic installation Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Headset 4 1 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel 2 1 channel Line In Line In Line In Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In Mic In Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2 3 2 Audio 1 0 connections Audio I O ports orange j light blue black i lime gray pink AUDIO INPUTS ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 2 15 Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers INPUTS Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS mi m Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS 2 16 Chapter 2 Basic installation Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers YA When the DTS Ultra
54. Mem per phy slot 32 Allows the BIOS to reserve a physical memory per physical slot depending on the prefetchable memory consumption of the PCle device You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value TBT Device IO resource Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the input output resource for Thunderbolt device YA The following item appears only when you set the TBT Device IO resource Support to Enabled Reserved IO per phy slot 32 Allows the BIOS to reserve a IO memory per physical slot depending on the memory consumption of the PCle device You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value TBT Host Chip s NVM version 17 Allows you to set a value to be used for 4C 2port in IO resource workaround You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 35 3 36 3 6 6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode CSC W My Favorites ain fi Tueaker GE Monitor Boot Tool 5 Advanced USB Configuration gt USB Configuration This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand off support The USB Devi EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver Legacy USB Support Enabled Intel xHCI Mode Auto EHCI Hand off Disabled gt USB Single Port Control YA The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the ite
55. Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations KA To access the Advanced Mode click Exit then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey Back button Menu bar General help MSUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 9 kit We My Favorites lain Ai Tweaker E Advanced GE Monitor Boot Tool 5 Advanced CPU Configuration gt When enabled a UMM can utilize the additional harduare capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper thread ing Enabled Active Processor Cores All Intel Virtualization Technology Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Disabled 0 Et Quick Note Last Modified Hardware Prefetcher Enabled gt Select Screen Tl Select Item Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Enter Select Change Opt Boot performance mode Max Non Tu F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Dynamic Storage Accelerator Disabled F3 Shortcut F4 Add to ShortCut and My Favorites gt CPU Power Management Configurator F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit 238 Copyright C 2013 Menu items Submenu item Pop up window Configuration fields Scrollbar Navigation keys Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items For saving the frequently us
56. N controller Disabled Disables the Realtek LAN controller YA The following item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller to Enabled Realtek PXE Option ROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option ROM of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Intel LAN controller Disabled Disables the Intel LAN controller YA The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to Enabled Intel PXE Option ROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option ROM of the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 39 3 6 9 APM ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode D Exit My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker GE Monitor Boot amp Tool 7 Advanced APH gt ErP Ready Disabled Allow BIOS to switch off sone power at 34 35 to get the system ready for Restore AC Power Loss Power Off ErP requirement When set to Enabled all Pouer On By PCIE PCI Disabled other PHE options will be switched off Power On By RIC Disabled 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled S4 S5 Ena
57. PC II function is enabled ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port 2 4 Starting up for the first time 1 After making all the connections replace the system case cover Ensure that all switches are off Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector nn BA N Turn on the devices in the following order a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain c System power 6 After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 2 17 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep fo
58. Package Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio s time duration that exceeds the TDP Thermal Design Power for maximum performance Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1W to 4096W Package Power Time Window Auto Also known as Power Limit 1 and allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP Thermal Design Power Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 to 127 in seconds Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Also known as Power Limit 2 and allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1W to 4096W CPU Integrated VR Current Limit Auto Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 125 to 1023 875 with a 0 125 interval CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode Auto Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator Decrease to help consume less power or increase to help voltage stability When this item is set to or the Frequency Tuning Offset appears and allows you to set its value from 0 to 6 CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback Auto Allows your system to take precautionary
59. SG 16009 8GB 2x4GB AL9F8L93 A3P4GF3BLF B GN2E ALAF8L93 PSC A3P4GF3BLF B GN2E SMD 4G68 Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRPBC HP 16KZ SMD 4G68 ELPIDA J2108BDBG GN F Li NG 16KK SP002GBLTU160 S POWER 20YT5NG 9 11 11 28 1 5 VO2 XMP SP004GBLTU160 S POWER 20YT5NG 9 9 9 24 1 5 VO2 XMP TED38G1600 11 11 11 28 HC11BK TXD34096M1600 Hynix H5TC2G83BFRH9A 9 9 9 24 HC9 D XMP JM1600KL Transcend TK963EBF3 H 8G 626633 TS1GLK64 SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B DIMM socket support Vendors Part No Timing Voltage Optional ACT4GHU64B8H1333H 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR ECC AE32G1339U1 U 2GB AMD 23EY4587MB3H AE34G1339U2 U 4GB AMD 23EY4587MB3H 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 78 B1GDE 9L10C 4GB Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 SLA304G08 EDJ1B 4GB Asint 304G08 DJ1B 9 10 10 26 SLB304G08 EDJ1B 8GB Asint 304G08 DJ1B 9 9 9 24 AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C ECC D3U1333 2G 2GB Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F D3U1333 4G NANYA NT5CB256M8BN CG CMV4GX3M2A1333C9 N A CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB 2x4GB N A EKM324L28BP8 113 4GB 2x2GB EBJ41UF8BCFO DJ F 4GB ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F F3 10600CL9D 4GBNT 4GB 2x2GB G SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB F3 10666CL9D 8GBXL 8GB 2x4GB F3 10666CL7D 8GB 2x4GB F3 10666CL8D 4GB 2x2GB 4GBHK XMP GVP34GB1333C9DC__ 4GB 2x2GB continued on the next page 1 16 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333
60. Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST 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 Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 45 3 46 Hardware Fast Boot Disabled Allows the system to enable or disable the HW Fast Boot Configuration options Disabled Enabled DirectKey Enabled Disabled Disables the DirectKey button The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button Enabled Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when you press the DirectKey button Boot Logo Display Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen boot logo display during POST Disabled Disables the full screen boot logo display during POST YA The following items appear only when you set the Boot Logo Display to Enabled Boot Logo Size Control Auto Auto Automatically adjusts for Windows requirements Full Screen Maximizes the boot logo size Post Delay Time 3 sec This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot The values range from 0 to 10 seconds AN This feature will only work when set under normal boot YA The following items appear only when you set t
61. U Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 96M 128M 160M 192M 224M 256M 288M 320M 352M 384M 416M 448M 480M 512M 1024M Chapter 3 BIOS setup Render Standby Auto Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled iGPU Multi Monitor Disabled Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi Monitor The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI Desktop Management Interface functions DMI Gen 2 Auto Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2 Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled NB PCle Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCIEx16_1 2 3 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for slots 1 2 and 3 Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 DMI Link ASPM Control Auto Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link Configuration options Auto Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 PEG ASPM Disabled Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG device Configuration options Disabled Auto ASPM LOs ASPM L1 ASPM LOsL1 Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters Memory Remap Enabled Allows you to enable rema
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63. ad transients to eliminate current imbalance that can result from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency Configuration options Auto LEVEL 4 LEVEL 4 Power Current Offset Auto Allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold Configuration options Auto 100 87 5 75 0 62 5 50 0 37 5 25 0 12 5 0 12 5 25 0 37 5 50 0 62 5 75 0 87 5 100 Power Fast Ramp Response Auto Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the voltage regulator during the load transient Configuration options Auto 0 00 1 50 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0A to 80A at 1Amp increment Power Saving Level 2 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0A to 50A at 1Amp increment Power Saving Level 3 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential High
64. ails Exits the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard g without saving the changes saves temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage Selects the display language the changes and resets the system output CPU chassis power fan speed of the BIOS setup program or enters the Advanced Mode ASUS UEF BIOS Utility EZ Mode v 6 S S y 287 DELUKE DUAL BIOS Version 0302 saaan 10 z CPU Type Intel R Core TM i7 4765T CPU 2 00GHz Speed 2000 MHz Sunday 03 24 2013 Total Memory 2048 MB DDR3 1333MHz D CPU Information TT Dram Information KO Fan Temp 123 8 F 51 0 C DIMM A1 N A CPU_FAN 2372RPM Standard DIMM_A2 Team Group Inc 2048MB 1333Mhz DIMM_B1 N A DIMM_B2 N A CHA_FAN1 N A Standard Voltage 0 76BU CPU OPT FAN N A Ci System Performance Quiet Power Sa SUS T gt Power Saving ASUS Optimal Terfotaiice Energy Saving Boot Priority Shortcut F3 Advanced Mode F Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Displays the selected Displays the Advanced Selects the boot Loads optimized shortcut items mode menus device priority default settings Displays the system properties of the Selects the boot selected mode on the right hand side device priority YA 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 ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 3 34 3 2 2 Advanced Mode The Advanced
65. al ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z87 chipset SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 O a Z z 5 5 FE SATA6G_3 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 O MESE Z Z 5 5 D SATA6G_5 RSATA_TXPS RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 H ej mus Za7 DELORETGUAD Ei ia c Hd a O E CK ma a 03 caci RSATA_RXN5 Z 5 5 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 SATA6G_4 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 SATA6G_6 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 Z87 DELUXE QUAD Intel SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors uo right angle side 7 ee L Fey NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device You may also connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 6 3 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer
66. ash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode File Path Drive Info Folder Info fs0 02 01 13 04 52p Wi Fi 60 01 21 13 09 16a JAVA 02 04 13 10 33a 287 DELUKE ASUS 0050 cap File Info MODEL Help Info Enter Select or Load Tab Switch Up Down Pagelp PageDown Home End Move Escl Exit 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt 5 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 55 NN This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and CI single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure A Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 10 Exit Menu for details ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool
67. ave 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 fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password
68. bled S5 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 PCI E PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCI E PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device or other installed PCI E LAN devices Enabled Enables the PCI E PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device or other installed PCI E LAN devices Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 3 40 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 10 Network Stack ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode D Exit dt My Favorites i Main Ai Tueaker GE Monitor W Boot amp Tool 6 Advanced Network Stack gt Network stack Disabled Enable Disable UEFI network stack a LI Network stack Disable This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Enable YA 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 boot option Configuration opti
69. crosoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode YA The following item appears only when you set the OS Type to Windows UEFI mode Key Management This item appears only when you set OS Type to Windows UEFI Mode It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys Platform key PK Key exchange Key KEK Signature database db and Revoked Signatures dbx When the default Secure boot keys are loaded the PK state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys Allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system Once the PK is deleted all the system s Secure Boot keys will not be active Configuration options Yes No Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device AN The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 3 48 Chap
70. ctive use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard c For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB 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 To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU s capabilities and other installed devices Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency For an optimum compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the sam
71. d Allows you to enable or disable SMI Notify support Configuration options Enabled Disabled YA The following items appear only when you set the SMI Notify Support to Enabled SWSMI Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the swSMI support in ASL code Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup Notify Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Notify support in ASL code Configuration options Disabled Enabled Thunderbolt Surprise Removal Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Thunderbolt Surprise Removal workaround support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Ignore Thunderbolt Option ROM Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Ignore Thunderbolt Device Option ROM Enabled Allows the system to skip the Thunderbolt Option ROM during POST Disabled Allows the system to execute the Thunderbolt Option ROM during POST Thunderbolt Wake Delay 2500 Allows you to ensure the completeness of Thundebolt link to all endpoint devices You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value Thunderbolt SwSMI Delay 0 Allows you to set a time for Thunderbolt SwSMI delay You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value Reserved Mem per phy slot 0 Allows the BIOS to reserve a memory per physical slot depending on the memory consumption of the PCle device You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value Reserved P
72. d SATA6G_2 Yellow Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATAGG_3 Yellow Empty Hot Plug ESS Quick Note Last Modified SATA6G_4 Yellow Empty Select Screen Hot Plug Disabled 11 Select Item Enter Select SATABG_S Yellow Empty Change Opt Hot Plug Disabled F1 General Help F2 Previous Values SATA6G_6 Yellow Empty F3 Shortcut Hot Plug Disabled F4 Add to ShortCut and My Favorites F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Fi2 Print Screen Version 2 10 12 Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends In SATA Mode Selection AHCI Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID Set to RAID when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives Aggressive LPM Support Auto Allows you to enable the PCH to aggressively enter link power state Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 31 3 32 S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology i
73. d then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version 3 9 3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information ASUS UFFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode W My Favorites n Ai Tweaker Ed Advanced CE Monitor Boot 6 Tool ASUS SPD Information gt DIMM Slot Slot 2 DIMM Slot number Manufacturer Team Group Inc Module Size 2048 MBytes Maximum Bandwidth 1333 Mhz Part Number Tri Dark 1333 Serial Number Product Week Year 35 2009 SPD Ext KMP KMP Rev 1 2 JEDEC ID JEDEC Frequency Mhz 1333 Voltage W 1 500 CASH Lantency tCL 3 Jasa DE a Quick Note Last Modified tRAS 24 ARC 33 Select Screen SOOO elect Item tUR 10 Select RRD 4 Change Opt tRFC 74 General Help tUTR 5 Previous Values tRTP 5 Shortcut tFAW 20 fidd to ShortCut and My Favorites CUL Optimized Defaults Command Rate F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen Version 2 10 1208 Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc 3 52 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes amp Reset Discard Changes amp Exit ASUS EZ Mode
74. dio Manager Digital Output Speakers Digital Output Optical Microphone Main Volume l Set default device button Be Ca 65 Control gt pasion Stone Roo RTE TED settings panel Environment v Loudness Equalization Karaoke lle A Pop Equalizer Analog and digital connector status VA This version of Realtek HD Audio Manager supports Intel 8 Series motherboards and other _ selected models ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 4 17 B Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC Il for Windows 8 Windows 7 To display Quick Volume Adjustment Bar click bel from the taskbar then click ai tt A To launch Realtek HD Audio Manager click from the taskbar then double click Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected Advanced n 2 settings Click to exit Click to minimize Information Control settings Click to set default device Click to set default communication device Connector Analog and digital connector status settings KA Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration To play Blu Ray disc make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor 4 18 Chapter 4 Software support RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 configuration A N If you want to install a Windo
75. disk the folder of the user manual The Utilities Click the Contact menu shows the tab to display the applications and ASUS contact other software that M ASUS Install MB information the motherboard supports Google Chrome Browser Google Toolbar a Norton Internet Securi motherboard Intel Chipset Driver information g p Realtek Audio Driver Cilok an itam Asmedia SATA Controller Driver Management Engine Interface Realtek LAN Driver Intel LAN Driver ASUS Bluetooth4 0 Wi Fi Driv T v T cr A 4 2 Chapter 4 Software support 4 2 2 the necessary software manuals Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD Follow the instructions below to get KA The software manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files To read about your motherboard s utility guide 1 Click Manual tab gt ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide 2 From the Manual folder open the folder of the software manual that you wish to read 3 Some software manuals are provided in different languages Open the language s folder to view the software manual Te DVD RW Drive E ME Support CD gt Manual ASU eli E fils Currentiy on the Disc AL Suite 8105 Updater file folder File folder 4 Files Currently on the Disc 10 Heo English French
76. djust the value The values range from 0 6000V to 1 0000V with a 0 0125V interval ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 23 3 24 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage Auto This item is the DRAM reference voltage for the control lines from the memory bus You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 0050x interval DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA CHB Auto This item is the DRAM reference voltage for the data lines on Channels A and B You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 395x to 0 630x with a 0 005x interval Clock Crossing VBoot Auto Allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage boot when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 1V to 1 9V with a 0 00625V interval Clock Crossing Reset Voltage 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 You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 1V to 1 9V with a 0 00625V interval Clock Crossing Voltage Auto Allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust t
77. e version or data code D C from the same vendor Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 11 Z87 DELUXE QUAD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 3200 0 C MHz capability DIMM socket SS Chip support Optional Vendors Part No DS Brand AVD3UH32001304G 4CI XMP _16GB 4x4GB SS 13 15 15 36 1 65V DDR3 3100 O C MHz capability DIMM socket SS Chip Chip support Optional Vendors Part No Size DS Brand No Timing Voltage G SKILL_AVD3UH31001204G 4CI XMP 16GB 4x4GB SS 12 14 14 35 1 65V DDR3 3000 0 C MHz capability DIMM socket support Timing Voltage Optional Vendors PartNo oe Chip Chip Brand No G SKILL F3 3000C12Q 16GTXDG XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 12 14 14 35 1 65 DDR3 2933 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No SS Chip Chip i Voltage DIMM socket DS No support Optional G SKILL F3 2933C12Q 16GTXDG XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 12 14 14 35 G SKILL F3 2933C12Q 32GTXDG XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 12 14 14 35 DDR3 2800 0 C MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip Voltage Optional Vendors Part No Brand No kalag AX3U2800W4G12 16GB 4x4GB 12 14 14 36 AX3U2800W8G12 32GB 4x8GB bi 12 14 14 36 F3 2800C12Q 32GTXD 32GB 4x8GB hi 12 13 13 35 F3 2800C12Q 32GTXDG 32GB 4x8GB 12 14 14 35 F3 2800C11Q 16GTXD 16GB 4x4GB 11 13 13 35 F3 2800C11D 8GTXD 8GB 2x4GB 11 13 13 35 F3 2800C11D 8GTXDG 8GB 2x4GB 11 14 14 35 F3 2800C11Q 16GTXDG 16GB
78. ecise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency stability and performance TPU TPU Turbo Processing Unit offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions in your ASUS AI Suite 3 utility EPU EPU Energy Processing Unit the world s first real time system power saving chip automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage It offers a total system wide energy optimization reduces fan noise and extends the component s lifespan ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for a cooler and quieter computing environment With its Fan Auto Tuning feature ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans specifications and positions Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi Fi GO ASUS Wi Fi GO leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment With ASUS Wi Fi GO you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your computer and smart device Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi Fi GO functions Cloud GO Allows you to control files and sync them all across cloud services in a few clicks DLNA Media Hub Provides support to the latest DLNA standard and allows you to stream
79. ect removal of the PnP cap ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 9 1 24 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots A N 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 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 mau e C3 C3 acim Z87 DELUXE QUAD 240 pin DDR3 DIMM socket Recommended memory configurations 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction Memory configurations You may install 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets AN You 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 configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effe
80. ed system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 BIOS setup Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items My Favorites Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press lt Esc gt or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration 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 fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Ups lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom righ
81. egular CPU Power Duty Control T Probe CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component T Probe Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance Extreme Select to maintain the current VRM balance N DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Current Capability Auto CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 140 KA Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power support 3 16 Chapter 3 BIOS setup A 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 lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM Current Capability 100 A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 DRAM Voltage Frequency Auto Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase the
82. enu then select EZ Update EZ Update screen Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware ASUS EZ Update Click to search and Click to select a Click to update select the BIOS file boot logo the BIOS ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 4 11 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 To launch Network iControl click or tap the W7 on the top edge of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select Network iControl AN Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this utility Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN EZ Start screen Click or tap to activate Network iControl Click or tap to select a profile Tick to enable the Click or tap to apply selected profile the changes made Quick Connection screen Click or tap to turn the No delay TCP on or off Chapter 4 Software support EZ Profile screen Click or tap to save the profile settings or rename the profile Click or tap to select a Profile 2 network profile i RION Tick to assign COLE the P a a schedule of program as Spa a TE oo your network High Normal e network or Low priority o Wo congestions Select a Streaming program from this list and click to add to your network profile ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 4 13 4 14 4 3
83. er 1 Product introduction 3 EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled O COC sim Z87 DELUXE QUAD EPU LED Q Code LEDs OLED2 The Q Code LED design provides you with a 4 digit error code that displays the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the next page for details Z87 DELUXE QUAD ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD Q CODE2 Q_CODE1 Q Code table Description Not used Power on Reset type detection soft hard AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System Agent initialization after microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre memory CPU initialization is started Pre memory System Agent initialization is started Pre memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Memory Installed CPU post memory initialization Post Memory System Agen
84. er value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0A to 30A at 1Amp increment ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 19 3 20 Extreme Over voltage Disabled Disable this item to help protect the CPU from being burned by Over voltage When you enable this item you can choose a high level voltage to overclock but will not guarantee the CPU life Configuration options Enabled Disabled Fully Manual Mode Disabled Allows you to adjust CPU related voltages Configuration options Enabled Disabled These items appear only when you set the Fully Manual Mode and Extreme Over voltage to Enabled Max Vcore Disabled Enable this item to make the CPU Core Voltage as close to CPU Input Voltage as possible N Enabling this item will set the Core Voltage in a very high voltage setting EN Max Cache Voltage Disabled Enable this item to make the CPU Cache Voltage as close to CPU Input Voltage as possible N Enabling this item will set the Ring Voltage in a very high voltage setting CPU Core Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the voltage amount for the processor s cores Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Core Voltage Override Auto Allows you to set the CPU Co
85. ermany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone 49 1805 010923 Support Fax 49 2102 9599 11 Online support support asus com EUR 0 14 minute from a German fixed landline EUR 0 42 minute from a mobile phone v Q 2 O Z 7 2 2 lt ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD A 5 aneus 10z Suppew 39 Burxyze uibaq 0 1804 usys Aner wey Gunew Aiuojuos 93 8BOZOEL Jan 039 uoysod 102 80 S0 9 eg uonesepagq 3 bueu 39 aNd SHOW N3 59 1L0Z X 6002 822 ON 03 vopenbay DT 6002 2 9 ON 03 vopenbay C 8007 5221 ON 03 uonemnben C anad di3 DI 52 76002 LLOZ ZLV 2002 59009 Na C LLOZ ZLV 1 06609 N3 X BANGA GAT I3 6 9007 X L0 3002 1 L LA 2 162 ZOE N 0 002 L L LA 1 162 ZOE N V1 8002 L P LA 2 286 LOE N L E LA 8 928 ZOE N 90 L002 2 7 LA 2 926 ZOE N 60 0L02 1 G LA 2 68 LOE N G0 6002 L L ZA 21 687 LOE N 11 2002 LA 6 68 LOE N L1 S002 L LA 2 68 LOE N 80 2002 1 LA 68 LOE N 3 3 a 3 E 3 E 3 E 3 3 60 1 L0Z Z 6 LA L 68 LOE N3 g002 11 79N3 O zooz sseos N3 DI okoz 6z729 N3 O vooz 09c08 Na TI LO 6002 1 L LA ezo zoe na O Lo 6002 L L LA 2 99 20 N3 CI LI LLOZ L 9 LA 68 Loe N3 RI 20 LL02 L 2 SA 2 806 Loe N3 CI 60 LL02 L 2 SA 1 806 Loe N3 O 0 2002 2 0 6A Ls Log na O 80 0L02 L
86. et iGPU Speed 1200MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled CPU Core Ratio Auto Min CPU Cache Ratio Select Screen Max CPU Cache Ratio 11 Select Item Enter Select Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Change Opt F1 General Help CPU bus speed DRAM speed ratio mode Auto F2 Previous Values F3 Shortcut Memory Frequency Auto Add to ShortCut and My Favorites Optimized Defaults ave ESC Exit Quick Note Last Modified Version 2 10 1208 Copyright 0 2013 American Megatrend In ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 9 3 10 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency XMP Allows your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio BCLK frequency and memory parameters If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile XMP Technology select this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance VA The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to Manual Filter PLL Auto Allows you to select a BCLK base clock mode when running in a high or low BCLK Configuration options Auto Low BCLK Mode High BCLK Mode BCLK Frequency 100 0 Allo
87. etailed fan speed control parameters YA The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under 40 C the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Chassis Q Fan Control 1 4 Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 43 3 44 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 Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan 1 4 Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature It allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chass
88. ey button N Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button f When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button your system will shut down Press the DirectKey button again or the Power on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly Turn off your system using the power on button to allow your system to go through POST without entering the BIOS when you reboot your system Refer to section 3 8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 TPU switch With its two level adjustment functions the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance Enable this switch when the system is powered off When the TPU switch is set to Enabled TPU_I CPU Ratio Boost the system automatically adjusts the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance When the TPU switch is set to Enabled TPU Il CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost the system automatically adjusts the base clock rate BLCK and the CPU ratio for a more enhanced performance do DI q ta a ory pi TPU O ms o Za7 DELUXE QUAD TPU TPU Il CITI ma i CI NG Ak N CZK ER Q O ox Disable Enabled Enabled FA E Gm m o c acim Default CPU Ratio Boost CPU BCLK
89. f the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat exchange Combined with usability and aesthetics the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with its elegant appearance 1 1 5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS UEFI BIOS a UEFI compliant architecture offers the first mouse controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls providing you with more flexibility convenience and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than the traditional BIOS versions It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than 2 2 TB ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features New My Favorite function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items New Quick Note function allows you to take notes in the BIOS environment New log reminder allows you to view all your modified settings F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey F3 Shortcut for most accessed information ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect information detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations ASUS Q shield ASUS Q Shield s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard With better electric conductivity it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against EMI Electronic Magnetic Interference Chapter 1 Product introduction ASUS Q connector ASUS Q Connector is a uni
90. from your system Load dbx from File Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Configuration options Yes No ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 49 Append dbx from File Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded AN The dbx file 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 available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system AN To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press lt F8 gt after POST Windows 8 not supported To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device 3 50 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu ASUS UFFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode W My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker E Advanced S ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS 0 C Profile gt ASUS SPD Information 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility GE Monitor W B
91. g systems OS Motherboard settings and hardware options vary The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for reference only Refer to Windows operating system documentation for detailed information 4 2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7 or Windows 8 OS To run the support DVD 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 Inthe AutoPlay dialog box click Run ASSETUP EXE DVD Drive D MB Support CD ISS O Always do this for software and games Install or run program from your media erry Run ASSETUP exi UBOS Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc General options Open folder to view files View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel YA If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear browse the contents of the support DVD and double click or tap bin ASSETUP EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 4 1 Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available The Manual menu contains device drivers if the system detects The AHCI RAID Driver the list of supplementary user installed devices Install the necessary menu contains the manuals Click an item to open drivers to use the devices RAID AHCI driver
92. gy Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk sen 5 7 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5 7 5 2 2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation 5 8 Appendices Notices ASUS contact information vi Safety information Electrical safety To 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 cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are n
93. hapter 1 Product introduction 3 MemOK button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK switch lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot q a M K af emO Pa s Cl Id di o U O g O ms o o CI CK CI s O DS CT Ska FRE Goom a C3 Cosi Z87 DELUXE QUAD MemOK button N Refer to section 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK switch does not function under Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning
94. he 4 Core Ratio Limit 4 N If you assign a value for 3 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit and 2 Core _ Ratio Limit to Auto 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit N N If you assign a value for 4 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio CA Limit and 3 Core Ratio to Auto Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto Allows you to set the BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio Auto The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to its optimized settings 100 133 The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to 100 133 100 100 The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to 100 100 DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you
95. he Boot Logo Display to Disabled Post Report 5 sec This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time Configuration options 1 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC Bootup NumLock State On On Set the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Set the power on state of the NumLock to Off Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Disabled Disables the function Enabled The system waits for the lt F1 gt key to be pressed when error occurs Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 19 by the option ROMS Configuration options Disabled Enabled Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST EZ Mode Allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST CSM Compatibility Support Module Allows you to configure 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 compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or
96. he same for all models 1 Install the ASUS Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 2 1 3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis A DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard gt i o rF N 2 2 Chapter 2 Basic installation CPU installation 2 1 2 2 3 Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation A N Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the 4 e gt CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary 2 4 Chapter 2 Basic installation mbly ninstall the CPU heatsink and fan asse Tou QD lt 2 e ao 2 1 4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 5 ATX Power connection ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 8 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 7 Front O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector 3 a EF Lu D Ww x Ground Reset Ground To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 2
97. he value The values range from 0 1V to 1 9V with a 0 00625V interval PLL Termination Voltage Auto Allows you to terminate the PLL Voltage You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 00000V to 2 50000V with a 0 01250V interval CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 field values e_ can cause the system to malfunction ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode D Exit dr My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker GE Monitor W Boot Tool gt CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Parameters PCH Configuration gt SATA Configuration gt System Agent Configuration gt Intel R Thunderbolt gt USB Configuration gt Platform Misc Configuration gt Onboard Devices Configuration 3 APM Quick Note Last Modified gt Netuork Stack e Select Screen elect Item Enter Select Change Opt eneral Help rev ious Values shortcut idd to ShortCut and My Favorites iptimized Defaults Save ESC Exit Print Screen ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 25 3 26 3 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automa
98. hen installing a Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 1 Start Windows 2 Plug the USB storage device 3 Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive 4 Go to the Intel AHCI RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI RAID Driver path to open the RAID driver folder 5 Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your operating system Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of your USB storage device A To set up a Windows UEFI operating system under RAID mode ensure to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 5 7 5 2 2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation To install the RAID driver for Windows 7 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers gt RAID and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Click OK 4 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation A Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to
99. hnician for help to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 1 The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD A 1 gt O D D D un A 2 IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications 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 standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionne
100. 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 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package vii viii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING 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 amp IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task YA NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Z87 DELUXE QUAD specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi GPU support LGA1150 socket for the 4th
101. is fan Standard Silent Turbo Manual Set to make the chassis fan adjust automatically depending on the chassis temperature Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters YA The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 1 4 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 1 4 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 1 4 40 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature Chassis Fan Min Duty Cycle 1 4 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options ASUS UEF BIOS Utility W My Favorites jain
102. ks when combined with a supporting OS SuSE Linux 9 2 RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled When set to Enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache L2 streamer prefetcher Configuration options Disabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache L2 prefetching of adjacent cache lines Configuration options Disabled Enabled Boot Performance mode Max Non Turbo Performance Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff Configuration options Max Non Turbo Performance Max Battery Turbo Performance Dynamic Storage Accelerator Disabled Allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Storage Accelerator for C state configuration Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows your system to adjust the processor s voltage and cores frequency resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled Allow
103. lization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization System Agent module specific PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection BDS phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset continued on the next page ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 29 Description USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM
104. llowed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause repeated One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7 At power on hold down the lt Delete gt key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 2 5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft off mode regardless of the BIOS setting 2 18 Chapter 2 Basic installation BIOS setup 3 1 Knowing BIOS YA The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified 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 flexible and convenient mouse input You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system The term BIOS in this user manual refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise specified BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to mos
105. ly detects and displays the CPU chassis and power fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed CPU core 0 3 Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU Q Fan Control Auto Allows you to set the CPU Q Fan operating mode Advance Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the Mode 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 for 4 pin CPU fan Disabled Disables the Q Fan control KA The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q Fan Control to Advance Mode and Auto CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the d
106. m shows None Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program It cannot be recognized in boot devices list Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup Smart Auto Enables the operation of xHCI controller Enabled Enables the xHCI controller Disabled Disables the xHCI controller EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the EHCI Hand off support Mass Storage Devices Auto Allows the system to detect the devices according to their media formats Configuration options Auto Floppy Forced FDD Hard Disk CD ROM USB Single Port Control Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB port VA Refer to section 1 2 2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 7 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform related features ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 9 kit W My Favorites Main Gie Ai Tweaker GE Monitor D Boot amp Tool 5 Advanced Platf
107. m the Save to field select the USB flash drive then click Download Download 3 After the download is complete click OK ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 4 9 4 10 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 To launch Ai Charger click or tap the W7 on the top edge of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select Ai Charger Ai Charger screen ASUS Ai Charger Tick to enable or Tick to apply the disable Ai Charger selection A Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger The Ai Charger does not support USB hubs USB extension cables and generic USB cables Chapter 4 Software support 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 To launch EZ Update click or tap the W7 on the top edge of the Al Suite 3 main m
108. ment non souhait de l appareil 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 Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement tH PR ALLER HS DS AE ERAI OO T CORE RARE TESE Ti VCC DEMI 77 ABARRE TI LORMEMEMRTMAENSELENMELTU TA CORBMMIVASFLEY 3 RIACE TRESNEL RIAMEESISETTILAEORT HERBIE TELLENZVELTT KC Korea Warning Statement Ba 7171 788 DEIANA 771 738B AABRAM ISA FE AAAA ASAE AS GALE aH TE NYAN ASE NSU ZH FAUNE AHS FSI Je2e IYAN FID HST VF UG Ya 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 proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin ii indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol
109. n The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package XV xvi Product introduction 1 1 Special features 1 1 1 Product highlights LGA1150 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 and Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU dual channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2 0 3 0 expansion slots Intel Z87 Express Chipset Intel Z87 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors It utilizes the serial point to point links which increases bandwidth and enhances the system s performance It natively supports up to six USB 3 0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2 0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel integrated graphics performance PCI Express 3 0 PCI Express 3 0 PCle 3 0 is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of PCle 2 0 It provides an optimal graphics performance unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward c
110. nderbolt 2 controller DisplayPort 1 2 Multi Stream Transport compliant supports DisplayPort 1 2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA Quad GPU SLI Technology with 2 PCle x16 graphics cards Supports AMD 3 WAY Quad GPU CrossFirex Technology Dual Gigabit LAN controllers 802 3az Energy Efficient Ethernet EEE appliance Intel 1217V Gigabit LAN Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer PHY Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller continued on the next page Z87 DELUXE QUAD specifications summary Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Storage ASUS Exclusive Features Speedy Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac supports dual frequency band 2 4 5 GHz ASUS Wi Fi GO Utility The Wi Fi standard of 802 11ac will be restricted by country s regulations Wi Fi 802 11ac feature will be supported under the complete 11ac eco system environment Bluetooth v4 0 Bluetooth v3 0 HS Intel Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0 1 5 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 support 6 x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports yellow Supports Intel Dynamic Storage Accelerator Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology ASMedia SATA 6Gb s controllers 4x SATA 6Gb s ports dark brown These functions will work depending on the CPU installed These SATA ports are for data hard drives only ATAPI device
111. ndors Bal ce chip Timing Voltage Optional AX3U2400GC4G10 XMP 4GB 10 12 12 31 AX3U2400GW8G11 XMP 16GB 2x8GB 11 13 13 35 78 BAGFL AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x4GB 11 12 12 30 783BAGF3 AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x4GB 11 11 11 30 CMZ16GX3M2 16GB 2x8GB E E 10 12 12 31 A2400C10 Ver4 21 CMZ16GX3M4A2400 16GB 4x4GB 2400 9 11 COR Ver4 13 XMP 11 31 F3 19200CL10Q 32GB 32GB 4x8GB A 10 12 12 31 ZHD XMP F3 19200CL9Q 16GB 16GB 4x4GB z 3 9 11 11 31 ZMD XMP GOC316GB 16GB 4x4GB 10 11 11 30 2400C10QC XMP GOC316GB 16GB 4x4GB E 11 11 11 30 2400C11QC XMP KHX24C11T 8GB 2x4GB 2K2 8X XMP KHX24C11 32GB 4x8GB 9 9 9 24 T3K4 32X XMP PXD38G2400 8GB 2x4GB 5 3 11 11 11 30 C11K XMP PXD38G2400 8GB 2x4GB s 3 2400 11 11 C11K XMP 11 30 TXD38G2400H 8GB 10 12 12 31 DIMM socket support Timing Voltage Optional SS Chip Chip Vendors Part No DS Brand No G SKILL F3 17600CL7D 4GBFLS XMP 4G 2x 2GB 7 10 10 28 1 65 GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB 9 10 9 28 1 65 GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP 9 11 9 28 1 65 ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 13 1 14 DDR3 2133 O C MHz capability Vendors AX3U2133XC4G10 XMP 4GB SS DS Chip Brand Chip No Timing 10 11 11 30 DIMM socket support Voltage Optional 1 65 AX3U2133XW8G10 XMP 8GB 10 11 11 30 1 65 78 BAGE4 AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24 AHU04GFB33CAQ3R XMP 4GB 11 13 13 31
112. o 1 31 DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1 3 Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 511 DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Configuration options Auto 1 65535 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 16 DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 Chapter 3 BIOS setup DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Au Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay A Configuration options Auto 1 to 255 uto 15 DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM CAS Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 RTL IOL control DRAM RTL Initial Value Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHA_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHA_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHA_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHB_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHB_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHB_R1D1 Aut
113. o Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHA _RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHA_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHA_R1DO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 15 15 15 15 15 31 3 13 3 14 DRAM IO L CHB RODO Auto Configuration options DRAM IO L CHB_ROD1 Auto Configuration options DRAM IO L CHB_R1D0 A Configuration options DRAM IO L CHB_R1D1 A Configuration options Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configuration options tRDRD_dr Auto Configuration options tRDRD_dd Auto Configuration options tWRRD Auto Configuration options tWRRD_dr Auto Configuration options tWRRD_dd Auto Configuration options tWRWR Auto Configuration options tWRWR dr Auto Configuration options tWRWR dd Auto Configuration options Dec WRD Configuration options tRDWR Auto Configuration options tRDWR dr Auto Configuration options tRDWR dd Auto Configuration options Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto 1 15 1 15 uto 1 15 uto 1 15 1 7 1 15 1 15 1 63
114. o go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 5 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set To delete a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 2 Delete RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable olume0 RAIDO Stripe 2 298 0GB Normal Yes Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume 2 Use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete and then press lt Delete gt The following warning message appears This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N 3 Press lt Y gt to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press lt N gt to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu 5 6 Chapter 5 RAID configurations Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 5 Exit then press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to exit Y N 2 Press lt Y gt to exit or press lt N gt to return to the utility main menu 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk A USB storage device with the RAID driver is required w
115. oding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection such as S PDIF or HDMI designed to deliver audio to an external decoder DTS UltraPC Il DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through your system s speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference between digital audio formats It also ehnances the audio settings through augmenting low and high frequencies of musical tones restores compressed or re mastered sounds improves bass performance even without a subwoofer and improves dialogues derived from DVD or Blu ray Disc ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 5 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 2 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings 7 E N 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 s
116. of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions RF Equipment Notices CE European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 300 GHz This wireless device complies with the R amp TTE Directive Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency band Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the Wi Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant ASUS Z87 D
117. ompatibility to PCle 1 0 2 0 devices Dual Channel DDR3 3200 0 C 3100 0 C 3000 0 C 2933 0 C 2800 0 C 2666 0 C 2600 0 C 2500 0 C 2400 0 C 2200 0 C 2133 0 C 2000 0 C 1866 O C 1800 0 C 1600 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 3200 0 C 3100 0 C 3000 0 C 2933 0 C 2800 0 C 2666 0 C 2600 O C 2500 O C 2400 0 C 2200 0 C 2133 0 C 2000 0 C 1866 O C 1800 0 C 1600 1333 MHz to boost the system s performance and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications Quad GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel Z87 platform that optimizes PCle allocation in multi GPU SLI and CrossFirex solution giving you a brand new gaming enjoyment ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 1 Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Smart Response Technology 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 frequently accessed data or applications It combines SSD performance and hard drive capacity operating up to six times faster than a hard drive only system to boost
118. ons Disabled Enabled ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 41 3 42 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 ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 9 kit W My Favorites 22 Main Ai Tweaker Ed Advanced Bot Tool CPU Temperature 39 C 102 F CPU Temperature MB Temperature 34 C 93 F CPU Fan Speed 1728 RPM CPU OPT Speed N A Chassis Fan 1 Speed N A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N A Chassis Fan 3 Speed N A Chassis Fan 4 Speed N A CPU Core 0 Voltage 10 896 U Quick Note Last Modified CPU Core 1 Voltage 0 896 U Select Screen Tl Select Item CPU Core 2 Voltage 0 896 U Enter Select Change Opt CPU Core 3 Voltage 0 896 U F1 General Help F2 Previous Values 3 3U Voltage 3 312 U F3 Shortcut F4 Add to ShortCut and My Favorites SU Voltage 5 120 V F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Fi2 Print Screen Version 2 10 1208 Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends In CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A CPU OPT Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Chassis Fan 1 4 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatical
119. oot Be used to update BIOS Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice KA 3 9 2 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode W My Favorites in e Ai Tweaker 6 Tool ASUS 0 C Profile gt 0 C Profile Configuration Status In setup Profile 1 x D In In In In In Profile t s In Add Your CMOS Label Save to Profile Load CMOS Profile Load from Profile Load Save CMOS Profile From to USB drive talled talled stalled talled lled For more details refer to section 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Ch Advanced GF Monitor Cy Boot input the label of setup profile Quick Note Last Modified e Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Select YA The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Label Allows you to key in a label of the setup profile ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press lt Enter gt an
120. or Boot amp Tool Using My Favorites function 1 Use the cursor to select an iten 2 Press F4 on your keyboard or right click on your mouse to add an item to My Favorites page 3 Press DEL on your keyboard or right click on your mouse to remove the item fron My Favorites page Pi wp Quick Note Last Modified gt e Select Screen Right click 11 Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Shortcut F4 Add to ShortCut and My Favorites F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently used BIOS items to My Favorites 1 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add When using a mouse hover the pointer to the item 2 Press lt F4 gt on your keyboard or right click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page KA You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items Items with submenu options User managed items such as language and boot order Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode D Exit W My Favorites Ai Tweaker C Advanced
121. orm Misc Configuration gt For enhanced PCI Express power saving Select Enable to perform PCI Express Native Power Management Disabled Active State Power Management ASPM operations in OS 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled VA The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to Enabled Native ASPM Disabled Enabled Vista controls the ASPM support for the device Disabled BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 37 3 6 8 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode O mit We My Favorites 5 Main Ai Tueaker GE Monitor Boot Tool E Aduanced Onboard Devices Configuration gt HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Disabled ASM1061 Storage Controller Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Bluetooth Controller Enabled Wi Fi Controller Enabled ASM1061 Storage Controller SATAGG_E12 T Enabled Hot plug DISIDIEA Quick Note fast Modified ASM1061 Storage Controller SATAGG_E34 Enabled Select Screen 11 Select Item Hot plug Disabled Enter Select Change Opt General Help Realtek LAN Control ler Enabled Previous Values Shortcut Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Add to Sh
122. ortCut and My Favorites Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Fi2 Print Screen HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller KA The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to an SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to an HDMI audio output Chapter 3 BIOS setup Bluetooth Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard Bluetooth controller Disabled Disables the onboard Bluetooth controller Wi Fi Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard Wi Fi controller Disabled Disables the onboard Wi Fi controller ASM1061 Storage Controller SATA6G_E12 E34 Enabled Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage controller operating mode Disabled Disables the ASM1061 storage controller Enabled Enables the ASM1061 storage controller Hot plug SATA6G_E12 E34 Enabled Allows you to set the Hot Plug support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LA
123. ot damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components Chapter 3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional
124. ou can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 20V to 1 92V with a 0 005V interval N According to Intel CPU specifications DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may CES damage the CPU permanently We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V PCH Core Voltage Auto Allows you to set the core voltage for the PCH Platform Controller Hub You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 80V to 1 70V with a 0 01V interval PCH VLX Voltage Auto Allows you to set the I O voltage on the PCH Platform Controller Hub You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 2000V to 2 0000V with a 0 0125V interval YA The values of the CPU Core Voltage CPU Cache Voltage CPU Graphics Voltage CPU System Agent Voltage CPU Analog I O Voltage CPU Digital I O Voltage CPU Input Voltage DRAM Voltage PCH Core Voltage PCH VLX Voltage VTTDR Voltage Clocking Crossing VBoot Clock Crossing Reset Voltage Clock Crossing Voltage and PLL Termination Voltage items are labeled in different color indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings The system may need better cooling system for a more stable performance under high voltage settings VTTDDR Voltage Auto Allows you to set the termination voltage for the system memory You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to a
125. pert 2 Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for each fan ASUS Wi Fi GO Wi Fi GO functions include Cloud GO DLNA Media Hub Smart Sensor Control Remote Desktop Remote Keyboard amp Mouse File Transfer Capture amp Send Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote for portable Smartphone Tablet supporting iOS and Android systems Wi Fi Engine s Client and AP modes for network sharing and connection ASUS Exclusive Features Network iControl USB 3 0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3 0 transmission USB Charger Ai Charger Disk Unlocker AI Suite 3 Anti Surge MemOK ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Heat pipe solution ASUS EZ DIY ASUS USB BIOS Flashback ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS O C Tuner ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 continued on the next page xi xii Z87 DELUXE QUAD specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I O Ports Internal I O connectors ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Code 4 digit display ASUS Q Shield ASUS Q LED CPU DRAM VGA Boot Device LED ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q Connector Precision Tweaker 2 vCore Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0 001V increment iGPU Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0 001V increment vCCIO Adjustable Analog and Digital I O voltage at 0 001V increment VCCIN Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0 01V increment
126. pping the memory above 4GB Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 33 3 6 5 ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Ww My Favorites Main Ai Tueaker 5 Aduanced Intel R Thunderbolt gt Security Level Wake From Thunderbolt Devices Thunderbolt PCIe Cache line Size SMI Notify Support SuSMI Support Notify Support Thunderbolt Surprise Removal Ignore Thunderbolt Option Rom Thunderbolt SwSMI Delay Reseved Mem per phy slot Reseved PMem per phy slot Intel R Thunderbolt 9 Exit Sb Tool GE Monitor W Boot i Security level selection Unique ID Enabled 32 Enabled Enabled Enabled Quick Note Last Modified Disabled e Select Screen Enabled Tl Select Item Enter Select Change Opt General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Shortcut F4 Add to ShortCut and My Favorites F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen Security Level Unique ID Allows you to choose a security level for the Thunderbolt ports Configuration options Legacy mode Unique ID DP only Wake From Thunderbolt Devices Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the wake up system from Thunderbolt devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled Thunderbolt PCle Cache line Size 32 Allows you to set a cache line size value to be configured on Thunderbolt PCle subtree Configuration options 0 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 SMI Notify Support Enable
127. que adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to one module eliminating the hassle of plugging one cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate 1 1 6 Other special features Thunderbolt 2 The latest Intel Thunderbolt 2 technology has doubled its operating speed from 10Gbps bi directionally for both data and display to an incredible speed of 20Gbps per connection It is up to 4x faster than the existing USB 3 0 standard and retains the capacity to daisy chain up to six devices without the need for a hub or switch providing a clutter free environment Thunderbolt 2 natively supports DisplayPort 1 2 which is the ideal connection for ASUS 4k displays HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface HDMI is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to 4K 2K resolution visuals through a single cable Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu ray discs HDMI provides you with the highest quality home theater experience DTS Connect To 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 theater system DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult channel enc
128. r frequency gets quicker transient response Configuration options Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Manual The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Fixed Frequency 300 This item allows you to set a fixed CPU Voltage frequency Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 15 YA The following items appear only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to Auto VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability Configuration options Disabled Enabled Active Frequency Mode Disabled Enable the Active Frequency Mode for an enhanced power saving condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Power Phase Control Auto Allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme Manual Adjustment CA DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme and Manual z Adjustment The thermal conditions should be monitored A The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to Manual Adjustment Manual Adjustment Fast Allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium R
129. rating system s setting 1 34 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 48 MBps connection speed q O o m i AA ogo ogo a z Hi ad Arne vee EREA USB1112 ur USB1314 tt K mi mi ari aos a a mg EE Ehra a 588 588 8 g fh Oo Z87 DELUXE QUAD USB2 0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard gt gt Va 9 You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q Connector USB dark brown first and then install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately Ng These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 2 0 ports under Windows 7 ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 35 1 36 A CPU chassis and optional fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 4 Connect the fan cables
130. re Voltage override Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval VA The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value HI To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU Cache Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of the processor including its cache Increase the voltage when increasing Ring frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Cache Voltage Override Auto Allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval YA The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value 4 To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset By default this item takes the standard value of the ins
131. rt DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions 2 From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu select the Utilities tab and click AI Suite 3 3 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear try the following a Go to the Start Screen then click or tap the Desktop app b On the lower left corner of the Desktop click or tap File Explorer then select your DVD drive and tap or double click the Setup application Launching Al Suite 3 Windows 7 OS From the Desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite 3 gt Al Suite 3 You can also launch AI Suite in Windows 7 by clicking g on the Notification area Windows 8 OS To launch Al Suite 3 in Windows 8 tap the Al Suite 3 app on the Start Screen or if you re using a mouse click the Al Suite 3 app on the Start Screen la oO da a ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 4 5 Al Suite 3 Main menu The Al 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 swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities Click or tap the W7 on the top edge of menu to launch the menu bar Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar PU Frequency otage Erreur
132. s lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g 2 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2013 02 22 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS 3 58 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 4 Select Yes and press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer failure i DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 59 gt g T e m Ww 3 60 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 and 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 operatin
133. s a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled Hot Plug Disabled SATA6G_1 SATA6G_6 Yellow These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to AHCI or RAID and allow you to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 4 System Agent Configuration ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode D Exit W My Favorites f Main Ai Tweaker GE Monitor W Boot Si Tool Advanced System Agent Configuration gt Check to enable UT d function on MCH UT d Disabled CPU Audio Device Enabled gt Graphics Configuration gt DMI Configuration NB PCIe Configuration gt Memory Configuration VT d Disabled 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 Configuration options Enabled Disabled Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU and PCle graphical devices Primary Display Auto Allows you to select the primary display from iGPU PCIE and PCI Graphics devices Configuration options Auto IGPU PCIE IGPU Memory Auto Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5 0 by the iGP
134. s are not supported Realtek ALC1150 8 channel high definition audio CODEC High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output Line out at rear and 104dB SNR recording input Line in support Absolute pitch 192khz 24bit True BD Lossless Sound BD audio layer content protection DTS UltraPC Il DTS Connect Supports jack detection multi streaming and front panel jack retasking Optical S PDIF out ports at rear I O Intel Z87 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3 0 Boost 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at mid board for front panel support 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at rear panel blue 8x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at mid board 4 ports at rear panel ASMedia USB 3 0 controllers supports ASUS USB 3 0 Boost 4x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at rear panel blue ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 4 Way Optimization tuning key 4 Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS exclusive DIGI Power Control TPU EPU and Fan Xpert 2 that quickly optimize the digital power setting system performance power saving and whole system cooling configuration with just a click continued on the next page Z87 DELUXE QUAD specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features CPU Power Industry leading digital 16 phase power design ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power Industry leading digital 2 pnase DRAM power design ASUS DRAM power utility ASUS EPU EPU EPU switch ASUS TPU Auto Tuning TurboV GPU Boost TPU switch ASUS Fan X
135. s ms a ZE7 DELUXE GUAD A 2 o O CI z oa C E BS LZ co o O o O Z87 DELUXE QUAD Digital audio connector H n H YA The S PDIF module is purchased separately ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD a 8 ASUS spor HB cm 4 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 benefits of USB 3 0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 o o USB3 12 o ms PINA ZB7 DELUXE QUAD Vbus o Vbus IntA_P1_SSRX IntA P2 SSRX IntA P1 SSRX CHI no IntA_P2_SSRX GND IntA_P1_SSTX RI gt IntA_P2_SSTX Pa m IntA_P1_SSTX co IntA_P2_SSTX D a O z GND IntA_P1_D E IntA_P2_D IntA_P1_D Be bosch IntA_P2_D D Z87 DELUXE QUAD USB3 0 connector VA The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3 0 ports under Windows 7 The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI mode or EHCI mode depending on the ope
136. s you to automatically set the processor cores to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 27 CPU C States Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled YA The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to Enabled Enhanced C1 state Enabled Allows your processor to reduce power when the system is in idle mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C3 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 Report CPU C7s Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system Configuration options Disabled CPU C7 CPU C7s C7 Latency Long Allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C7 state Configuration options Short Long Package C State Support Auto Allows you to set the a C state according to the following configuration options Auto Enabled C0 C1 C2 C3 C6 CPU C7 CPU C7s 3 28 Chapter 3 BIOS setup
137. t conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances Q An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup Q You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel When downloading or updating the BIOS file rename it as Z87DD CAP for this motherboard ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 1 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup press lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Q Press lt Ctrb gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously Q Press the reset button on the system chassis Q Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options AN The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on
138. t corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings VA If you delete all shortcut items from the F3 Shortcut list the default shortcut items will reappear after your next startup General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use lt F12 gt key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS YA The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions delete cut copy and paste You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 5 Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup 3 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 9 ain Ai Tweaker E Advanced GE Monit
139. t initialization is started Post Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed continued on the next page 1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction Description S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware Auto recovery Recovery condition triggered by user Forced recovery Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initia
140. talled CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval CPU Graphics Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the voltage amount for the integrated graphics processing unit IGPU Increase the voltage when setting a high iGPU frequency value Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive Mode YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Override Auto Allows you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage override By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval VA The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value H To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Graphics Voltage Offset By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 21 3 22 VA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Adaptive Mode Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item allows you to increase the voltage for Turbo Mode
141. ter 3 BIOS setup KEK Management The KEK Key exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key manages the Signature database db and Revoked Signature database dbx YA 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 Configuration options Yes No Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Append KEK from File Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management AN The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DB Management The db Authorized Signature database lists the signers or images of UEFI applications operating system loaders and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append db from File Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely AN The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 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 file
142. that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file IN The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at http support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values JaN N DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause CA system boot failure 3 56 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process YA The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual u
143. tically detects IN The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode G Exit We My Favorites 5 Main Ai Tweaker GE Monitor W Boot amp Tool 7 Advanced CPU Configuration gt i Includes TM1 TM2 and EMTTM Quick Note Last Modified e Select Screen Tl Select Item er Select Change Opt F1 General Help Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled F2 Previous Values F3 Shortcut Active Processor Cores All F4 Add to ShortCut and My Favorites F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen 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 Enabled Allows the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously per activated core Disabled Allows the operating system to schedule one per activated core Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled When set to Enabled this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Enabled Disabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup Execute Disable Bit Enabled Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attac
144. til a flashing light appears which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled 5 Wait until the light goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port VA For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section 3 11 Updating BIOS in La Chapter 3 Do not unplug portable disk power system or press the CLR_CMOS button while SA BIOS update is ongoing otherwise update will be interrupted In case of interruption please follow the steps again If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename ile format error If this scenario happens please restart the system to turn off the light Updating BIOS may have risks If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system s failure to boot up please contact your local ASUS Service Center Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 3 1 Rear I O connection Teas Rear panel connectors USB 2 0 ports 7 10 Thunderbolt 2 ports Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac Bluetooth V4 0 3 0 HS HDMI port USB 3 0 ports E34 support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Turbo Mode USB BIOS Flashback button Optical S PDIF Out port USB
145. tility screen displays may Za not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive AN NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press lt F8 gt to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 57 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and pres
146. to set the memory operating frequency The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings Max CPU Graphics Ratio Auto Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio or manually set a value for an optimal CPU Graphics Ratio Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU graphics ratio The minimum value depends on the installed CPU ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 3 11 3 12 OC Tuner As Is OC Tuner automatically overclocks the CPU DRAM frequency CPU voltage and DRAM voltage for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the CPU graphics performance to the extreme according to the integrated graphics loading Configuration options As Is Ratio Only BCLK First EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings 0 a Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Aut
147. tton for system reboot without turning off the system power ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 39 10 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protect digital identities and ensures platform integrity PWRDWN GND 3VSB CH CI o PIN1 EE 11 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT This connector is for the chassis mounted button that supports the DirectKey function Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard fil oc Z87 DELUXE QUAD DirectKey connector AN Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details 1 40 Chapter 1 Product introduction Basic installation 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 t
148. uch as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 2 Motherboard layout CPU_FAN USB7 10 DRAM_LED o bic WEFI BTA CPU 0PT lUSB3 E34 T69 I THUNDERBOLT SPDIFO HDMI TB1 BIOS FLBK 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module b LAN1_USB3_56 EATXPWR LAN2 UsB3 E12 DDR3 DIMM A1 DDR3 DIMM A2 DDR3 DIMM B1 DDR3 DIMM B2 CPU LED HA H LAN PCIEX1_1 usB3_12 msm vea ueo ASUS asm s 1074 TE a has Z87 DELUXE QUAD PCIEX1_2 sy IE PCIEX1_3 Bra fo PCIEX16 2 E TABOOT DEVICE LED o ISATA6G 6 SATA6G 4 SATA6G 2 SATA6G F4 S
149. ule cable to this connector RETUR PRESENCE SENSE1 SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC C 2 o H 5 z Co O o AAFP Z87 DELUXE GUAD PINI PINI paeood NELO 3 FERGE 05324 cre ZA 060 0 Qo v Qaaqwa Se D S a W D N HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition Z87 DELUXE QUAD Analog front panel connector AN We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition or an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD or AC97 ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 1 37 1 38 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit
150. usiness systems Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup ASUS Z87 DELUXE QUAD 5 1 5 2 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives For optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Advanced menu gt SATA Configuration and then press lt Enter gt 3 Setthe SATA Mode item to RAID 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup YA Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup AN Due to chipset limitation when SATA ports are set to RAID mode all SATA ports run at RAID mode together Chapter 5 RAID configurations 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage
151. when prompted 3 8 Chapter 3 BIOS setup To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field e j values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display other BIOS items ASUS UFFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 9 kit W My Favorites 5 Main E Advanced GF Monitor D Boot amp Tool I K M P Target CPU Turbo Mode Speed 3000MHz When XMP mode is enabled the io BCLK frequency Target DRAM Speed 1333MHz will be optimized automatically Target Cache Speed 3000MHz Manual When Manual mode is enabled the Target DMI PCIE Clock 100MHz CPU ratio and BCLK frequency will be optimized automatically Targ
152. ws operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation Refer to section 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details 5 1 1 RAID definitions RAID 0 Data striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel interleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing relational database applications enterprise resource planning and other b
153. ws you to set the BCLK frequency to enhance the system performance Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 80 0MHz to 300 0MHz YA The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to XMP eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to select the XMP mode supported by your memory module Configuration options Profile 1 Profile 2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled Enabled Default set to Enabled for maximum performance Disabled Allows you to set to default core ratio settings CPU Core Ratio Sync All Cores Allows you to set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core or all cores Configuration options Auto Sync All Cores Per Core KA When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Per Core the following items appear 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit Chapter 3 BIOS setup N 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 Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to t
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