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1. Ht ASUS 267PLUS ln TPU_LED E Z87 PLUS TPU LEDs Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled COC E E a 0 ii Sar ii Z87 PLUS K Bg O a PE LJ D Ar OLED2 w L Z87 PLUS EPU LED ASUS Z87 PLUS 1 2 9 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 Serial 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 SATA6G 4 GND GND RSATA TXP4 RSATA TXN4 GND RSATA RXP4 RSATA RXN4 GND SATA6G 2 SATA6G 5 SATA6G 6 GND GND RSATA TXP5 RSATA TXP6 RSATA TXN5 RSATA TXN6 GND GND RS
2. 2 si nor j I Ll L I Z87 PLUS Digital audio connector V The S PDIF module is purchased separately __ 1 36 Chapter 1 Product introduction USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 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 rr CIC D E D 2 N ii A Ars sa i USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 Ht ASUS TT Z87 PLUS Lo i ud i a Ll see SEE da DE daga daga dado dada e 35352 35352 44458 44458 Tie PIN Ea PIN i PIN i PIN Ig zn a 3932 sesto 2642 O LI E tS da so 5G soa 6 as 333 333 788 783 Z87 PLUS USB2 0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the 2 motherboard LN You can
3. Ole Win salala a alata E Z87 PLUS a proT O m Oa P am Z NO Si MUC C sf PIN 1 Z87 PLUS DRCT connector R Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey ASUS Z87 PLUS feature Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details 1 44 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 the 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 PLUS 2 1 3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis AN DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 2 2 Ch
4. Z87 PLUS Analog front panel connector 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 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis J CIC m Sa hi g fl G ns lt E2 B Ba i _ ii oo li ASUS E Z87 PLUS E E SERE E ak zada 0000 COM PIN 1 on LE Err a GND O_RTS1 O _RI1 O DCD1 O TXD1 oo mle Z87 PLUS Serial port connector ASUS Z87 PLUS PIN 1 compliant definition AGND NC NC NC NC Line out_L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R Legacy AC 97 1 39 1 40 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connect
5. C ono N Z87 PLUS MemOK button Refer to section 1 2 8 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 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 du
6. BIOS_FLBK PARA fa ASUS Z87 PLUS O sE AI na ooo L LJ A 1 Z87 PLUS BIOS_FLBK button 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 LS 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 until 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 ASUS Z87 PLUS 2 11 YA For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section 3 11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3 OOOOOO000 OOOoooooo0 CC 000000000 during the BIOS updating process Doing so will interrupt the BIOS updating process In case of interruption follow the steps aga
7. 1 Detection latch zZ x a i ai i 276 N ii za z i z2 i e EB DO i 20 35 E a E CHA_FAN3 CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 O ND ND Sala i da ii CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN o e 5V ZZA 5V eao 1286 Hol CTRL 43 Z87 PLUS Fan connectors Ual A A O O CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 ND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN 5V CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN GND 5V ti LN 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 1 38 Chapter 1 Product introduction Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector mo E o i T O O c E il EE si ud u Da oc oc Q in i Zr N Da uu L o 00 V oF auz 2 i i Ze il d OH psus B Gan V Z87 PLUS D 3 AAFP Nd PIN1 Jarod L FERGE Craoeget 2 Q00 IQ m oo 7 Z L va O m aS HD audio compliant L _ 22M LT N pin definition
8. io 1 3 1 1 4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ccccsscesesssessesseesseesnrens 1 4 1 1 5 Ubi 1 4 1 1 6 Other special features 1 5 1 2 Motherboard OVErVview cc 1 6 1 2 1 Before YOU proceed 1 6 1 2 2 Motherboard AVO rene 1 7 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 9 1 2 4 System MEMOLY ius iii i i ii i o a aninaRa ana 1 10 1 2 5 EXPANSION S 0a 1 24 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and SWItChES 1 26 1 2 7 A O Lago E Mei RARO RR E RO 1 31 1 2 8 Onboard LEDS eene iii ara a si i 1 32 1 2 9 Internal CONNECHOFS ii 1 34 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 Building your PC SVSLENM sias ziiin sasas iii 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installatiON i 2 1 2 1 2 CPU nsiallalion aa o 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 4 2 1 4 DIMM Installation iii 2 6 2 1 5 ATX Power CONNECTHION i 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device CONNECHION ii 2 8 2 1 7 Front VO COMNECIOrS iiia 2 9 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation ii 2 10 2 2 BIOS update Utility ri 2 11 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections rrn 2 13 2 3 1 Rear I O connection L 2 13 2 3 2 Audio WO connections sissdecsscaisicastnerneescevesacansudeanensnnnietecxweate 2 15 2 4 Starting UP for the first time 2 17 2 5 Turning Off the computer
9. II TI J EJ T Z87 PLUS 240 pin DDR3 DIMM socket Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 Product introduction Memory configurations You may install 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR3 DIMMS into the DIMM sockets LN 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 effective 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 microsott com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity c
10. 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 Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis 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 LN The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing 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 9 Exit Menu for details If the 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
11. YA The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices 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 you to set the type of emulation for your USB storage devices Configuration options Auto Floppy Forced FDD Hard disk CD ROM USB Single Port Control Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB port Z Refer to section 1 2 2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 33 3 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform related features A F f liliiy Arvi 4
12. 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 OA to 50A at 1Amp increment Power Saving Level 3 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 OA to 30A at 1Amp increment ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 19 3 20 Extreme OV Disabled Default set to Disabled and help to protect CPU not been burned by Over Voltage When set to Enabled you might choose high level voltage to overclock but not guaranteed CPU life Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Core Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the cores of the processor Increase the amount of voltage when increasing core frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive Mode YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Manual CPU Core Voltage Override Auto Allows you to set the CPU Core 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 Vi The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode or 2 Adaptive Mod
13. 16GB 4x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 32GB 4x8GB 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 32GB 4x8GB 32GB 4x8GB 8GB 2x4GB H5TQ2G83BF RH9C T3D1288RT 20 T3D1288LT 20 T3D1288RT 20 Chip Timing NO Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 9 9 9 27 9 9 9 27 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 28 7 7 7 20 9 11 9 27 Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 1866 9 9 9 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 10 11 10 27 10 11 10 27 9 10 9 27 continued on the next page 1 15 DDR3 1866 0 C MHz capability Vendors Part No Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket NO support Optional CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 10 9 27 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G 8GB 2x4GB 1866 9 10 9 27 Ver5 12 XMP Crucial BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0 16F 4GB 9 9 9 27 MD XMP G SKILL F3 14900CL10Q2 64GB 8x8GB 10 11 10 30 64GBZLD XMP G SKILL F3 14900CL9D 8GBSR XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 10 9 28 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 16GBXL XMP 16GB 4x4GB 9 10 9 28 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP 16GB 4x4GB 9 10 9 28 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 8GBFLD XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24 G SKILL F3 1866C9Q 32GXM XMP 32GB 4x8GB 9 10 9 28 KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB Patriot PXD34G1866ELK XMP 9 9 9 24 Patriot PXD38G1866ELK XMP 9 11 9 27 Patriot PXD38G1866ELK XMP 9 11 9 27 Patriot PXD38G1866ELK XMP 1866 9 10 9 27 Team TLD34G1866HC9KBK XMP 9 11 9 27 Team TLD
14. 7 8 7 24 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGTIGER MICRON MICRON MICRON Mushkin Mushkin OCZ Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot PSC PSC SanMax SanMax Silicon Power Silicon Power Team Transcend Transcend KHX16C10B1K2 16X XMP KHX16C9K2 16 KHX16C9P1K2 16 KVR16N11 4 KTG2G1600PG3 XMP MT16JTF1G64AZ 1G6D1 MT16KTF51264AZ 1G6M1 MT8KTF25664AZ 1G6M1 996805 XMP 998805 XMP OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK PGD316G1600E LK XMP PGD316G1600E LK XMP PGD38G1600EL K XMP PGD38G1600E LK XMP PGS34G1600LLKA PGS34G1600LL KA2 PV316G160C9Q KRD XMP PV38G160C9KR D XMP PVV38G1600L LK XMP PX7312G1600L LK XMP PXD38G1600LL K XMP AL9F8L93B GN2E ALAF8L93B GN2E SMD 4G68HP 16KZ SMD 4G68NG 16KK SP002GBLTU16 0V02 XMP SP004GBLTU16 0V02 XMP TXD34096M1600HC9 D XMP JM1600KLH 8G 626633 TS1GLK64V 6H 620945 ASUS Z87 PLUS 16GB 2x8GB 16GB 2x8GB 16GB 2x8GB 4G 2GB 8GB 4GB 2GB 4GB 2x2GB 6GB 3x2GB 4GB 2x2GB 16GB 2x8GB 16GB 2x8GB 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 4GB 2x2GB 4GB 2x2GB 16GB 4x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 2
15. 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction ASUS Q connector ASUS Q Connector is a unique 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 Mini DisplayPort Support Mini DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10 8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables providing billions of colors and bi directional communications thus enabling the fastest refresh rates and the highest resolution digital display through
16. G SKILL G SKILL GEIL GEIL Kingston KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Patriot Patriot Patriot Team AX3U2400GC4G10 XMP 78 BAGFL AFDOC XMP 783BAGF3 AFDOC XMP CMGTX8 XMP CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 Ver4 21 CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R Ver4 13 XMP F3 19200CL10G 32GBZHD XMP F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP F3 19200CL9Q 16GBZMD XMP GOC316GB2400 C10QC XMP GOC316GB2400 C11QC XMP KHX2400C11D3 K4 8GX XMP KHX24C11K4 16X XMP KHX24C11T2K2 8X XMP KHX24C11T3K4 32X XMP PVV34G2400C 9K XMP PXD38G2400C 11K XMP PXD38G2400C 11K XMP TXD38G2400HC 10QBK XMP 4GB 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 4x2GB 16GB 2x8GB 16GB 4x4GB 32GB 4x8GB 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 4G 2x2GB 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 8GB 4x2GB 16GB 4x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 32GB 4x8GB 4GB 2x2GB 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 8GB DDR3 2200 0 C MHz capability Vendors G SKILL GEIL GEIL Part No F3 17600CL7D 4GBFLS XMP GET34GB2200C9DC XMP GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP ASUS Z87 PLUS 4GB 2x2GB 4GB 2x2GB 8GB 2x4GB Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 10 12 12 31 11 12 12 30 11 11 11 30 10 12 10 30 10 12 12 31 2400 9 11 11 31 10 12 12 31 11 11 11 31 11 11 11 31 9 11 9 28 9 11 11 31 10 11 11 30 11 11 11 30 11 13 11 30 11 13 13 30 9 9 9 24 9 11 9 27 11 11 11 30 2400 11 11 11 30 10 1
17. Install the Al Suite 3 utility from your ASUS motherboard s bundled support DVD For your Android smart device download the ASUS Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote from Google Play For your iOS smart device download the ASUS Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote from App store Z Ensure that all Wi Fi smart devices using the Remote GO utility must be in the same local area network LAN The user interface of your smart device may vary with the operating system and the screen resolution Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of your smart devices Low Density Medium Density High Density Extra high density 120 Idpi 160 mdpi 240 hdpi 320 xhdpi WXGA S 1280x800 sias 1024 x 600 1920 x 1152 2560 x 1536 Resolution 1024 x 768 1536 x 1152 2048 x 1536 Using Remote GO To use Remote GO click NW on the top edge of the screen then click Remote GO on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar Click to set a password Use your smart device to scan GR Codes for more r information Remote GO menu YA Launch Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote on your smart device to use the Wi Fi GO amp NFC remote control functions For more details refer to section Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote of this user manual for more details To protect your Wi Fi utility from unauthorized remote access click BEN then set a password Ensure that the ASUS Al Sui
18. You can use the lt gt Or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 70V to the maximum voltage of installed DRAM with a 0 0125V interval The values of the CPU PLL Voltage CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage iGPU Manual Voltage iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage and PCH 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 adjust the value The values range from 0 6000V to 1 0000V with a 0 0125V interval 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
19. pseoqiayj0W V gt T N 00 N E7831 First Edition May 2013 Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHA
20. 32GB 4x8GB 32GB 4x8GB 8GB 2x4GB 16GB 2x8GB 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 4x4GB DDR3 2666 0 C MHz capability Timing 11 13 13 35 12 13 13 35 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 35 11 14 14 35 12 14 14 36 Voltage DIMM socket support Optional Part No DIMM socket support Optional Vendors Timing Voltage 1 12 APACER APACER CORSAIR G SKILL G SKILL GEIL TEAM TEAM G SKILL 78 BAGFF AFCOC 78 CAGFF AFDOC CMD16GX3M4A2666C11 F3 2666C11Q 16GTXD XMP F3 2666C10Q 16GTXD XMP GOC332GB2666C11QC XMP TXD34G2666HC11CBK TXD38G2666HC11CBK F3 2666CL10Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x4GB 32GB 4x8GB 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 32GB 4x8GB 8GB 2x4GB 16GB 2x8GB 16GB 4x4GB DDR3 2600 0 C MHz capability Vendors Part No AX3U2600GW8G11 DG2 16GB 2x4GB DDR3 2500 0 C MHz capability Vendors G SKILL Part No F3 20000CL10Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS SS DS DS Chip Brand Chip Brand Chip NO Chip NO 12 13 13 35 12 13 13 35 11 13 13 35 11 13 13 35 10 12 12 31 11 13 13 35 11 13 13 35 11 13 13 35 9 11 9 27 Timing 11 13 13 35 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 1 65V Voltage 10 11 11 31 1 65 Chapter 1 Product introduction DIMM socket support Optional DDR3 2400 0 C MHz capability Vendors A DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL
21. A 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 TN 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 to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu ASUS Z87 PLUS 5 5 Deleting a RAID set i Be cautious when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when e 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 T
22. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items CRU Tisa a lara LIL CHI fea Send CHI FI ped Lusla Fan ri Chacala Fan 2 Sari LL fan I p Chars ia Fan Upon CPU Cure Us age Duck Palio Last Meie PU Core 1 Wo age i ar Cheech Serra Bi Select lla CPU Cera 2 Vel lage za Cal Seleci ar Ai B CAI Gore J iioi vl n Fl bea Help 7 le Pree Ua lees Fi Sleetmi 4 Adi Lo derit ed f Fear un a Upi mired Belaa to Fib Ren ESC Dall 1 F lal ii 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 automatically 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 ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 39 3 40 CPU Q Fan Control Auto Allows you to set the CPU Q Fan operating mode Auto Enable
23. 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 3 50 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary TN 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 o
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25. updates and download the latest BIOS automatically ASUS Z87 PLUS 1 3 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 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 sink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0 dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC environment The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of 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
26. 1 Product introduction 1 2 2 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 KBMS USB3 E34 Ari Ra MemOk gl CPU OPT CPU FAN 2 n IL ini L IL CHA FAN3 USB3 E12 L I DL EATX12V E 3 Ci JILO SPDIFO HDMI Piao VGA DVI EEE LAN USB3 56 63 CHA FAN1 CHA FAN2 AUDIO H H CPU LEDO El nam US Z87 PLUS DirectKey e 6 EATXPWR 2 3 3 2 o N Z a t 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module n 2 5 me o E Q o r N Q DDR3 DIMM_A1 DDR3 DIMM_A2 DDR3 DIMM B1 DDR3 DIMM_B2 FLBK LEDO BIOS FLBK 7 ma VGA LEDO 217v PCIEX16_1 ASM 1083 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_2 PCH Intel Z87 PCIEX1_2 C BOOT_DEVICE_LED PCI2 Woo Super de 1 0 TPU 892 Dono RCT Di PCIEX16 3 lt jean 12 21 TB_HEADER gt OLED2A ui Li TPM USB78_USB910 USB1112 USB1314 I pPPUCLED EET EET EET O G E a 4 W Us W 16 15 3 14 TN 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 PLUS 1 7 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots 1 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V 2 LGA1150 CPU socket 3 CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 4 4 DDR8 DIMM slots 1 10 5 MemOK button 1 27 6 DirectKey button 1 28 7 BIOS FLBK button 2 11 8 USB3 0 con
27. 2500 0 C 2400 0 C 2200 0 C 2133 0 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 2 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slots single at x16 or dual at x8 x8 mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot max at x2 mode compatible with PCle x1 and x2 devices 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support Mini DisplayPort HDMI DVI D VGA port Supports DisplayPort 1 2 with max resolution 4096 x 2160 24Hz and 3840 x 2160 60Hz Supports HDMI with max resolution of 4096 x 2160 24Hz and 2560 x 1600 60Hz Supports DVI with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports RGB with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 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 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 Quad GPU CrossFireX Technology Intel 1217 V Gig
28. 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items Sing u Fammi ili Peed io I ib ili mai be ln aa ee de Pino H m par abad of right click an T mene fo add an the La Ay Porites pepe Boe MIL na eer egghead or Figkt elicl fe p im io reset ihe las frees g Posorites page mick Rato List Feed Pied ri Mele Mera Right click Bi Select Ita Cala Sulai LF Al E FI bem Help la Frrr han Uu leew FI Ale lire Pt Adi La Sil sd R Dei La a Opi mira Bel elds Fil Soe ESC Bell Ai lali Wirra Adding items to My Favorites To add freguently 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 Z You cannot add the following items to My Favorites Items with submenu options User configurable items such as language and boot device 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 Chana Ue alm defo language Walim Lipia Parra ukk Rada List Falli vi selec
29. 3 in this user manual are for reference only The actual screenshots vary with models Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration 4 3 2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 comes with these five utilities in one interface 4 Way Optimization TPU EPU DIGI Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 On some motherboard models Dual Intelligent Processors 4 appear at Al Suite 3 s launch 4 Way Optimization The 4 Way Optimization utility allows you automatically tweak the TPU EPU DIGI Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 to their optimal settings Select an advanced power saving mode Click to auto detect the best settings based on actual usage A DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process 4 4 Chapter 4 Software support TPU ASUS TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency CPU Cache and Core frequencies DRAM frequency and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and boost performance J Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high i voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may lead to an unstable system LN For system stability all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the p
30. 8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function 1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction 4 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 TN 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_II CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost the system automatically adjusts the base clock rate BLCK and the CPU ratio for enhanced performance O g ln rg FE Dm E E Di Lo TPU O K TPU I TPU II O O a Disable Enabled Enabled Lime Bim Cenni Default CPU Ratio Boost CPU BCLK j and Z87 PLUS TPU switch Ratio Boost enabled Refer to section 1 2 8 Onboard LEDS for the exact location of the TPU LED Z The TPU LED TPU_LED near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is o Ifyou ena
31. ASUS Q Connector kit is for retailer version only Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws dai a SATA optical disc drive optional Z The tools and components in the table L Philips cross screwdriver or _ Power supply unit Graphics card optional 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 ib Intel Core j3 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 Expr
32. Advanced mode of the BIOS Setup program Launching USB Charger To launch USB Charger click Y on the top edge of the screen then click USB Charger on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar USB Charger screen Click to detect the connected USB device Indicates that the connected USB device is in charging mode N 2 Click to fast charge your 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 The USB Charger does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables and generic USB cables The USB Charger may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 10 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 on the top edge of the screen then click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen click MB tab to view the motherboard s information Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen click CPU tab to view the processor
33. Bel eli Fib Samm ESC Dall E Lak ire 3 24 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects amp The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed mak Rafo Last Peed it led el Hell Mena Ei Select Lion Cal Seleci LE AB Fl Genoa Help Imal Aip There Plead inj IZ Previews Gi lees Fi Slerlmii Brr iiri ag 4 Pell Lo Sil ed Ro Pearl a Upi mired Bel eis 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 The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously Enabled Two threads per activated core are enabled Disabled Only one thread per activated core is enabled This Item apears only if you installed a CPU that supports the Intel Hyper threading technology _ ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 25 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 Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disab
34. 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 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed 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 Scrambler Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Memory Remap Enabled Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 32 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features Hit Aciyor Fa Ta GE Cani prali bai les ag E seep ITA pilo dhaibli lag eee JI ra EE dra liti are fi IBC option will keep USB dee ines di Babila iii for EFI appl ical di Legs IPB Sean miel AC Mode Sarto DEL Melo Elica bell Bre IGS Pluk Brin Th Single Port Commli Dirk Ralf Last Find it ted
35. DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC Range Chapter 4 Software support Fan Xpert 2 Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks the fan speeds and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans specifications and positions Using Fan Xpert 2 Click a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click to set the Click to fan s speed to maximize the silent mode fan speed Click to set the balanced Click to switch between CPU Click to increase the fan s configuration between the and chassis fan screens speed for a high cooling fan s noise level and speed capability Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to customize the fans rotation speeds and responsiveness based on your system s temperature Click and drag to set the fan s rotation speed Click and drag the sliders to adjust the fan s responsiveness Click to undo the changes Click to apply Click to go back the changes to the previous Click to switch between the screen CPU and chassis fan screens ASUS Z87
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37. PLUS 4 9 4 10 RPM Mode RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is below 75 C Click and drag to adjust the fan s speed Click to undo the changes Click to apply Click to go back the changes to the previous Click to switch between the screen CPU and chassis fan screens LN When the CPU temperature reaches 75 C the fan will automatically run at full speed to protect the CPU For motherboard models without the CPU fan detection latch only 4 pin CPU fans are controllable in Fan Xpert 2 The Fan Xpert 2 may not be able to detect the fan speed if your fan is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed Fan Xpert 2 does not support 2 pin fans If you install a 2 pin fan it can only run at its full speed If the CPU or chassis fans have been changed the Fan Auto Tuning process should be repeated AN DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto Tuning process 4 3 3 Remote GO Remote GO is an ASUS exclusive Wi Fi utility that allows you to wirelessly stream your media files to DLNA devices control your computer using your smart device transfer files to your smart device and provides access to your files stored in your cloud storage System requirements System PC Smart device requirements OS Windows 7 Windows 8 Android 2 3 or later versions iOS5 or later versions Utilities ASUS Al Suite 3 ASUS Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote Chapter 4 Software support R
38. Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings I0 3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select an optimal setting for super I O device Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 I0 2F8h IRQ 3 I0 3E8h IRQ 4 lO 2E8h IRQ 3 Chapter 3 BIOS setup fe nil ri 5 Wanad PA gt Er Morag kalma AC Power Los Fosser Oe By RIC Four Ta By Sing Fiat Ila Bj ST bri RICE Kn sai ah oli ps paesi i SAS La pel ha agi r d br Lil requirencai Whew sci te Erablod ali h PIE opi barn mill as dl ile iff 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 Enabled S5 Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On Power Off Last State The system goes into ON state after an AC power loss The system goes into OFF state after an AC power loss The system goes into either OFF or ON state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Space Bar Ctrl Esc Power Key Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Sets the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Sets the Ctrl Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the
39. 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 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 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 Auto Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode TN The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to s
40. The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C States Auto 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 Shori 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 Au
41. a single cable Also it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu ray discs Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display then you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience 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 encoding 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 II 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 rest
42. and Manual 2 Adjustment The thermal conditions should be monitored 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 Regular CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM 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 i DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Current Capability Auto DIGI VRM 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 Z Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power support Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 AN
43. and the system configuration We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard Chapter 4 Software support EPU EPU is an enery processing utility that allows you to adjust the CPU GPU and Fan Control settings to their power saving conditions Using EPU Click to configure the settings in Away mode Click to configure the settings in Max Power Saving mode Click to configure the settings in High Performance mode Click to configure the settings in Auto mode E Tick to select a setting for Voltage Decrement Click lt or gt to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Click W to select a fan profile Tick to select a setting for Add on USB ports power Click to enable the Le po default settings Click to undo the a lustmenis adjustments LS When you enable Configured Max CPU Power for advanced energy saving condition the CPU frequency may display 800 MHz in the Windows OS information of your computer However the true CPU frequency varies depending on the wattage that you manually set You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base to your preferred default value Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under system heavy load To restore your system to its default settings reboot your computer ASUS Z87 PLUS 4 8 DIGI Power Control DIGI Power Co
44. 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 amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency 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 PLUS 3 21 3 22 CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value 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 Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency 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 To offset the voltage by a positive value 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 Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency 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 SVID Support Auto When overclocking set this item to Enabled Disabling this item would stop the processor from comm
45. chassis mounted functions p Mme on n El LO B E B i da T i DO I F D E gt 3 F Z87 PLUS LI a A OOVA L O PIN 1 FRUBBBEGHA oc a round Reset Ground HDD LED G HDD LED o C1 a Pre Z87 PLUS System panel connector 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 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 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 th
46. 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 Z The USB 2 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 2 0 ports under Windows 7 The plugged USB 2 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting ASUS Z87 PLUS 1 37 6 CPU chassis and optional fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA FAN1 4 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Li DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow o 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 is securely installed to the CPU fan connector Q CPU_FAN
47. instructions to complete the installation VA 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 the USB flash drive R To set up a Windows UEFI operating system under RAID mode ensure to load the UEFI 5 8 driver for your optical drive 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 interfer
48. 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 fonctionnement 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 DEET A LE oT RES TRARRE AAR SRM CVC LMA MJ PARERE TT OBER RPERSTRASHEZT LE ARELTUSTM TOBE AYP ae er LeU ROR TRA SK EE ROHS ELITES ORT RRR LCeSTELUmoOBuie LTRS KC Korea Warning Statement BR 7171 CLAS SERA laa o 2 AASB APAAPA Fe AAA 4440 ae Bae o ZE JAAA ALS ded lei 44 34147 44241 3444 1222 414444 2487 HAAS 4 Li Ju 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 indicates that
49. 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 10625V 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 the value The values range from 0 1V to 1 9V with a 0 10625V interval CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 23 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 can cause the system to malfunction aga F ae toi POM Coel aral os an Goal igri antes ipe Gen iret ine LE Cond ieee joa Plata Filer Cont figa Los ladina rd Bess dora Coral li al bi APR mak Rain Last Pesliai iod ri Hell Mera Ei Select tan Cala Sulai Chasge Iki Fl bene Help l Frrr han Uu leew Fi eerie 4 Adi ee ee TT I Up mired
50. 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 incorrect removal of the PnP cap 1 9 1 2 4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots AN 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 OC DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1
51. sally a Vbus Vbus IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX GND aero OJo m IntA_P2_D Nd Se 5 BOC Coco IntA_P2_D Z87 PLUS USB3 0 connector IntA_P2_SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX GND Z i N sus oO USB3 12 The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately IntA P1 SSRX IntA P1 SSRX GND IntA P1 SSTX m IntA P1 SSTX GND IntA P1 D IntA P1 D ID 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 or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting ASUS Z87 PLUS 1 35 4 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis ME SPDIF_OUT SPDIFOUT GND
52. screen 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 details Exits the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard 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 ASS UEM BIOS Utility E Mode Wheel i 19 0 1 30 Tne nose m CA Tipo gt Gein Enia 0 FU dalin 2 d PO SL Thai ias eer PO Total Memory Ki Ma DO Teil E CO Informalima EZ Lai Tefal im Fan Trey UTET HAI AYA Lu Vifi LTEN Slava DRF A Fp SSG LiCS Bol tage om RINA CLT Ah fm Bae ty LA Kimi mT Gi Says Liew fer finn Pirimia Emag fu dj kl flood Priority boe beat Fo Fide tai Rada FA Boo Meno PE Euras LFS Displays the selected Displays the Advanced Selects the boot Loads optimized shortcut items mode menus device priority default settings Displays the system prope
53. system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE PCI Disabled Disabled Enabled Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Enabled Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Enabled ASUS Z87 PLUS Disables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices Enables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices Disables Wake On Ring from generating a wake event Enables Wake On Ring to generate a wake event Disables RTC to generate a wake event When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 3 37 3 6 9 Network Stack ASUS UCI BIOS Utility Adva sii ul ri is fa Le 5 ibi cad Adu Shack G Beal sia Network Stack Disable This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Enable The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the lpv4 lpv6 PXE boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 38 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings
54. the CPU Core Ratio is set to Per Core the following item appears 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 4 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 the 4 Core Ratio Limit AN 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 AN If you assign a value for 4 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio 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 possib
55. 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 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 ASUS Z87 PLUS A 3 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site www asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 812 282 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site uSa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www as
56. 1GBLTE 1GB NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG Power 133501 Silicon SP001GBLTU1 1GB S POWER 10YT3E5 Power 33502 Silicon SP002GBLTE1 2GB NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG Power 33501 Silicon SP002GBLTU1 2GB S POWER 20YT3NG Power 33V02 Silicon SP004GBLTU1 4GB S POWER 20YT3NG Power 33V02 Team TED34096M1 4GB Team T3D2568LT 13 333HC9 Transcend JM1333KLH 8 8GB Transcend TK963EBF3 G 623654 Transcend TS1GLK64V3 8GB MICRON D90BJ H 620053 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction TN Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support 1 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 slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility 4 Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the yellow slots and dark brown slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration LP 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 PLUS 1 23 1 2 5 Expansion slots A Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Fai
57. 2 12 31 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 7 10 10 28 9 10 9 28 9 11 9 28 1 13 1 14 DDR3 2133 0 C MHz capability Vendors A DATA A DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Team Team Part No AX3U2133XC4G10 XMP AX3U2133XW8G10 XMP 78 BAGE4 AFDOC XMP AHU04GFB33CAQ3R XMP CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 Vert 5 XMP CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 Ver 7 1 XMP CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 XMP F3 17000CL11Q2 64GBZLD XMP F3 17000CL9Q 16GBXLD XMP F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP F3 17066CL9D 8GBPID XMP F3 17066CL9Q 16GBTDD XMP F3 2133C11Q 32GZL XMP KHX2133C11D3K4 16GX XMP KHX2133C11D3T1K2 16GX XMP KHX21C11T3FK8 64X XMP OCZ3XTEP2133C 9LV4GK PV316G213C1K XMP PVV34G2133C9 K XMP PXD38G2133C1 1K XMP PXD38G2133C11 K XMP TLD38G2133HC11A BK XMP TXD34096M2133HC11A V XMP 4GB 8GB 8GB 2x4GB 4GB 8GB 2x4GB 4GB 2x2GB 4GB 2x2GB 64GB 8x8GB 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 32GB 4x8GB 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 2x8GB 64GB 8x8GB 2GB 16GB 2x8GB 4GB 2x2GB 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 4GB Chip Timing NO DIMM socket support Optional 2 Voltage 10 11 11 30 10 11 11 30 9 9 9 24 11 13 13 31 9 11 10 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 11 11 11 30 9 11 9 28 9 11 10 28 9
58. 38G1866HC10SBK XMP 8GB 10 11 10 30 DDR3 1800 0 C MHz capability Vendors Part No SS Chip Chi Timing Voltage DIMM socket DS Brand NO support Optional 1 2 4 G SKILL F3 14400CL9D 4GBRL XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS see DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No Voltage DIMM socket support Optional A DATA AD3U1600C2G11 2GB MICRON D9PFJ 11 11 11 28 A DATA AD3U1600C4G11 4GB MICRON D9PFJ 11 11 11 28 A DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB A DATA 3WCD 1211A 11 11 11 28 A DATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB A DATA 3WCD 1211A 11 11 11 28 AMD AE32G1609U1 U 2GB AMD 23EY4587MB6H AMD AE34G1609U2 U 4GB AMD 23EY4587MB6H AMD AP38G1608U 8GB 2x4GB 5 2K XMP Apacer 78 B1GE3 9L10C 4GB Apacer AM5D5908DEGSCK Apacer 78 B1GET 9K00C 4GB Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11 11 11 28 continued on the next page 1 16 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional Apacer 78 C1GET 9K10C 8GB Apacer AM5D6008 11 11 BQQSCK 11 31 Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q1D XMP 4GB 9 9 9 27 Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q3R XMP 4GB 11 11 11 28 Apacer AHUO8GFA60CBT3R XMP 8GB 9 9 9 24 Asint SLA302G08 EGG1C XMP 4GB Asint al 9 9 9 27 1 Asint SLA302G08 EGJ1C XMP 4GB Asint ag 9 9 9 27 J1 Asint SLA302G08 EGN1C 4GB ASint 302G08 GN1C Asint SLB304G08 EGN1B 8GB ASint de N1B Asint SLZ302G08 EGN1C 2GB ASint 302G08 GN1C Asint SLZ3128M8 EGJ1D XMP 2GB Asint A 28M8 J1D ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB S
59. 5 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 60 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 CPU 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 60 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 ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 41 3 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Telit Mable Lo actelimalo Le bott aper Meli kasa heh L gai back to sorsal boot Prat fot hit LSE Sarppeert Kariai Te Pi Regard ani fee Sappi Fan bus Hibai Sie deer Speer fl emi Boot alter AL oer Lom Eli Fasi lesi RirwciEmg Techie hk Poe Lil Padi led Bol Lig Dbwpilaaj a Select Sona Ei Sll Ian Bom Lago Sim Control ai el Ekar pe MESI Belay Tine z Fi Gonna Help FF Pree i lima finiap fualark Siete fi eriasi Fa fill Lo Scr Cut and Fy Finir Leen Balt Por PL LT Cry E si pi ini Bilia FIG Soo Se ail Boot Configuration Fast Boot Disabled Disa
60. 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 11 11 11 31 11 12 11 30 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 7 7 7 20 11 11 11 30 9 11 9 27 9 9 9 24 2133 11 11 11 27 11 11 11 31 11 11 11 31 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 2000 0 C MHz capability Vendors AEXEA AEXEA Apacer Asint G SKILL G SKILL GEIL Patriot Patriot Silicon Power Team Team Team Part No AXA3ES2G2000LG28V XMP AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V XMP 78 AAGD5 9KD XMP SLA302G08 ML2HB XMP F3 16000CL9D 4GBRH XMP F3 16000CL9D 4GBTD XMP GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP PV736G2000ELK XMP PX7312G2000ELK XMP SP002GBLYU200S02 XMP TXD32048M2000C9 XMP TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB 4GB 2x2GB 6GB 3x2GB 4GB 4GB 2x2GB 4GB 2x2GB 4GB 2x2GB 6GB 3x2GB 12GB 3x4GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB DDR3 1866 0 C MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part No CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 Ver5 29 XMP CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 Ver4 13 XMP CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver4 13 XMP CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver5 12 XMP CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP CMT32GX3M4X1866C9 Ver3 23 XMP CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R Ver8 16 XMP CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R Ver 8 16 XMP CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver 3 23 XMP CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP ASUS Z87 PLUS 16GB 2x8GB 16GB 4x4GB
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62. AMSUNG K4B2G 08460 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 16GB 9 9 9 24 Ver8 21 XMP 2x8GB CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 8GB 1600 Ver5 12 XMP 2x4GB 8 8 8 24 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB 9 9 9 24 Ver2 12 XMP 2x4GB CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB 6 6 6 18 2x2GB CORSAIR CML16GX3M4X1600C8 Ver 16GB Heat Sink 2 12 XMP 4x4GB Package CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 XMP 6GB 8 8 8 24 3x2GB CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 XMP 6GB 8 8 8 24 3x2GB CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600C7 XMP 6GB 7 8 7 20 3x2GB CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB 9 9 9 24 Ver3 19 XMP 2x4GB CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 16GB 10 10 Ver 3 24 XMP 2x8GB 10 27 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 16GB 9 9 9 24 4x4GB CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 32GB 10 10 Ver2 2 XMP 4x8GB 10 27 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 XMP 8GB 8 8 8 24 2x4GB CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 8GB 9 9 9 24 2x4GB CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9 Ver 8GB 9 9 9 24 2 12 XMP 4x2GB CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9 XMP 12GB 9 9 9 24 6x2GB Crucial BL12864BN1608 8FF XMP 2GB 8 8 8 24 2x1GB Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0 16F 4GB 8 8 8 24 M XMP continued on the next page ASUS Z87 PLUS 1 17 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors EK Memory EK Memory Elixir Elixir Elixir G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G Skill G SKILL GEIL GEIL GoodRam KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON
63. ATA RXP5 RSATA RXP6 RSATA RXN5 RSATA RXN6 RSATA TXP1 N RSATA TXN1 GND RSATA RXP1 RSATA RXN1 GND CC rata GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND 1 paaano IDkye ziniajajainajaja nai pg RSATA RXP2 RSATA RXN2 TC K Q GND GND GND SATA6G 3 mm O Gi i G PASATA LITS RSATA_TXN3 GND Do D RSATA RXP3 RI UZ RSATA RXN3 Cone TS TTT J att GND Z87 PLUS Intel SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 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 aN 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 to section 5 1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD 1 34 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 ASMedia Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E12
64. B 4GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 8GB 4GB 2GB 2GB 16GB 4x4GB 2GB 2GB Chip Brand Qimonda Hynix Hynix Hynix KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX Kingmax KINGMAX KINGMAX Kingmax Elpida ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGTIGER Mach Xtreme MICRON Timing Voltage GL1L128M8 8BA15FW GL1L128M8 8BA115FW GL1L128M 88BA15B IDSH1G 03A 1F1C 13H H5TC1G83T FR H5TQ2G83C FRH9C H5TQ2G83C FRH9C KFB8FNLXL BNF 15A KFC8FNLBF GXX 12A KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KFC8FNLBF GXX 12A KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A J2108ECSE DJ F J2108BDBG GN F J4208EASE DJ F J4208BBBG GN F KTG1333P 1208NST cg C2S46D30 D313 D9PFJ continued on the next page DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 1 21 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 OCZ OCZ3G1333L 4GB 2x2GB V4GK OCZ OCZ3G1333L 8GB 2x4GB V8GK ocz OCZ3G1333L 8GB 2x4GB V8GK OCZ OCZ3RPR1333 8GB 2x4GB C9LV8GK Patriot PG38G1333EL 8GB XMP Patriot PGD316G1333 16GB 2x8GB 9 9 9 24 ELK XMP Patriot PGS34G1333L 4GB 2x2GB 7 7 7 20 LKA Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB Prtriot PM128M8D3BU 15 RiDATA C304627CB1A 2GB RIDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe G22Fe RiDATA E304459CB1A 4GB RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf G32Cf SAMSUNG M378B5273CH 4GB SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C 0 CH9 Silicon SP00
65. Click Device Manager to view all the installed devices c Click Network Adapters right click Intel Ethernet connection I217 V then click Properties gt Power Management tab d Tick these items Wake on Magic Packet from power off state 4 12 Chapter 4 Software support Using Cloud GO 1 On your computer click Cloud GO on the Wi Fi GO screen 2 Click Enter to access your cloud storage accounts 3 Log into your Asus WebStorage Google Drive or Dropbox cloud account then click Sign In Click to open cloud storage accounts Click a specific icon to upload create folder download delete or refresh your cloud accounts Tick to select contents Click to synchronize your files to other cloud accounts or Click to go Click to go back to the create a back back to Wi Fi previous screen up to your local GO window drive R To access your cloud files from your smart device ensure that you log into your cloud accounts on your computer Due to the cloud storage limitation you can only upload or synchronize files with a maximum size of 100 MB Ensure to set the correct system time of your computer for the Cloud GO to work properly When you synchronize the files they will automatically synchronize under the Remote GO folder of each cloud storage For the backed up files you can find them in Favorites folder of your local drive Using Remote Desktop 1 On your smart device tap Remote Deskto
66. Cond gee i RE Pie Lsi e al imm Me i Cosi ipa al ba 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 DVI Port Audio Disabled Allows you to enable or disable DVI port Audio 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 which of the iGPU PCIE Graphics device for Primary Display Configuration options Auto IGPU PCIE PCI iGPU Memory Auto Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5 0 used by the iGPU Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 96M 128M 160M 192M 224M 256M 288M 320M 352M 384M 416M 448M 480M 512M 1024M Render Standby Auto Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 31 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
67. 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 O C range or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability Configuration options Auto Manual Z The following item appears only when you set set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to AR Manual DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode 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 CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features 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
68. E Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI Mode 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 Mode 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 Disabled Enabled Auto S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is 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 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 4 System Agent Configuration lit K Ai At Ulua ital Magia Nors Canberra tdi Check to T 1 Eu BLT Al R ACS m his PU fidi fap Eksa i oe Fibla ET Fri edie Barak bell ra ico anfkgarat ios ISS
69. 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 YA The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 17 3 18 Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration 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 t0 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 t0 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 Au
70. 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 when prompted 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 P
71. Micin Miom Mielno Mio In m Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer M Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out LL Side Speaker Out Audio I O connections Audio I O ports orange light blue black lime gray pink ASUS Z87 PLUS 2 15 Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers INPUTS AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS ear ron R Front Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS OO O L ni 6 2 16 Chapter 2 Basic installation Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers i i YA When the DTS UltraPC Il function is enabled ensure to connect the rear speaker to the 2 4 E gray port Starting up for the first time 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 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 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 oower standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from o
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74. S Z87 PLUS 4 17 4 18 2 3 After the utility detects a new BIOS click E from the Save to field select the USB flash drive then click Download After the download is complete click OK Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 6 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 N on the top edge of the screen then click Ai Charger on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar Ai Charger screen Tick to enable or Tick to apply the disable Ai Charger selection aN 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 ASUS Z87 PLUS 4 19 4 20 4 3 7 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard s softwares drivers and the BIOS version easily With this utlity you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update click Y on the top edge of the screen then click EZ Update on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar EZ Update sc
75. X3M2A 4GB 2x2GB N A 133309 CORSAIR CMV8GX3M2A 8GB 2x4GB N A 1333C9 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M1A 8GB 1333C9 Ver2 2 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M1A 1333C9 Ver3 23 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2 8GB 2x4GB A1333C9 XMP CORSAIR TW3X4G133 4GB 2x2GB 3C9A EK Memory EKM324L28B 4GB 2x2GB P8 113 G SKILL F3 4GB 2x2GB G SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB 10600CL9D 4GBNT G SKILL F3 8GB 2x4GB 10666CL9D 8GBRL continued on the next page 1 20 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors G SKILL G SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GoodRam Hynix INNODISK INNODISK KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGTIGER KINGTIGER Mach Xtreme Mach Xtreme MICRON F3 10666CL9D 8GBRL F3 10666CL9D 8GBXL GB34GB1333C7DC GET316GB1333 C9QC GG34GB1333C 9DC GG34GB1333C 9DC GVP34GB1333 C9DC GVP38GB1333 C9DC GR1333D364L9 2G HMT125U6TFR8A H9 M3UN 2GHJB C09 M3UN 4GHJA C09 FLFE85F B8KL9 FLFE85F C8KL9 FLFE85F C8KL9 FLFE85F C8KM9 FLFF65F C8KL9 FLFF65F C8KL9 FLFF65F C8KM9 KVR1333D3 E9S 4G KVR1333D3 N9H 4G KVR1333D3N 9H 8G KVR13N9S8H 4 F10DA2T1680 KTG2G1333 PG3 MXD3U1333 16GQ MXD3V1333 2GS MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4M1 ASUS Z87 PLUS 8GB 2x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 4GB 2x2GB 16GB 4x4GB 4GB 2x2GB 4GB 2x2GB 4GB 2x2GB 8GB 2x4GB 2GB 2GB 2G
76. a fide Flatter Mist Gal ipa tina i Lai Esi aprem Fir aning Select rable in perla PU Capessa big Prerr Narui A Archive Sao For Maagi MI m pral m Bl 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 3 34 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items tility ci Phi VICI Bt Fr ie nil ri Fa Lt gt eid nta ee Bee Coed para be B EE fedi Cota ben Fanti be sad Ledi foul a UM fed be Frost Panel Tepe SPOIF lit Tu ENNEGI Dorati Lanira ler Hair Fable lii l AE bed VA Lotion ler Faakled ete PRE IFEA EEP Bend mak Palo Last Pesliai Ira stia Port Coal parsi bon el Mele Mera Bi Select tan TEL Er Ai B FI beso Help l Freba Rien Fi Seriali 4 Adi Lo an kui ed f Pesa luni a Up mired Bel eli Fib Soa ESC aiti E lal lire HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller Z Th
77. abit LAN Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer PHY continued on the next page Z87 PLUS specifications summary Storage ASUS Exclusive features Intel Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0 1 5 10 6x 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 controller 2x SATA 6Gb s ports dark brown Supports on Intel Core processor family These SATA ports are for data hard drives only ATAPI devices are not supported Realtek ALC892 8 channel high definition audio CODEC Absolute Pitch 192khz 24bit True BD Lossless Sound BD audio layer content protection DTS UltraPC II 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 at mid board ASMedia USB 3 0 controller supports ASUS USB 3 0 Boost 4x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at rear panel blue ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4 Way Optimization 4 Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS exclusive DIGI Power Control TPU EPU and Fan Xpert 2 that quickly optimize the digital power s
78. al 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 most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update AN 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 Z87PL CAP for this motherboard ASUS Z87 PLUS 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
79. ance 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 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 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 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 I gt to display the utility main menu Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU 1 Create RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Por
80. apter 2 Basic installation 2 1 2 CPU installation AN Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket ASUS Z87 PLUS 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation A Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary rp U 2 4 Chapter 2 Basic installation ssembly Pa Le 2 all the CPU heatsink and fan a To uninst 2 1 4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 5 ATX Power connection ASUS Z87 PLUS 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 8 Chapter 2 Basic installation Front I O Connectors To install ASUS Q Connector 2 1 7 To install front panel audio connector To install USB 2 0 connector USB 2 0 To install USB 3 0 connector 2 9 ASUS Z87 PLUS 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCle x16 cards 2 10 Chapter 2 Basic installation 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 ti ini B De ef Di
81. assword 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 i Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field e 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 EAF Target C Tarbe Seed wH dba IP sedi la aibkan the CPU calio SEL sp Ga peed NM nei ei eee ajil be calinipol amtimaiiea lly Tike Cou fe Kara ist isa hen Burma node is eoabled the Tare CIE lt i OSH Ei rallo and EI frap aill be opines astra tiscali rangai AP Tosi DGT Bi Gerri bal Toei fale AS FeliiGope Dakin miau Eaiklri A me Quick Rete Lat Rol ied Bia CPU Cache Ral as ri Mele Mera Bax CU Cocke Rulis kata Ei Select Ii Cal Seleci Litera PLL Gaersol Lage farla Lan At Fl General Help CPU lesi spal i IA apid patio sodi Fu lo fe Fraja along Fi Sleetmi Beary Fregen Fin 4 Adi La Man ee Ro Dei La a Up mired Bel lis Fig Soe ESC Dall E lal ire ASUS Z87 PLUS 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 aut
82. 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 Screen refresh rate DisplayPort mini DisplayPort 533 MHz DVI D 165 MHz RGB 180 MHz HDMI port 300 MHz LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT LINK SPEED Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection LED LED Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange Blinking Data activity Green Gbps connection Orange Blinking Ready to wake up then steady from S5 mode Chapter 2 Basic installation Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Orange Black Gray 2 3 2 Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Line In Line In Line In Line In
83. ble 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 PLUS 1 29 5 EPU switch Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption LN Enable this switch when the system is powered off a Disable Enable Default Z87 PLUS EPU switch The EPU LED OLED2 near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is 7 enabled Refer to section 1 2 8 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 same time However the system will use the last setting you have made 1 30 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This Jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Cloc
84. bled Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed Enabled Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed LP The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to Enabled _ USB Support Partial In Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time Full Initialization All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and Initialization mouse connections will be detected 3 42 Chapter 3 BIOS setup PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto Select any of these settings when PS 2 keyboard and mouse are installed These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled Auto Full Initialization Disabled For a faster POST time PS 2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS 2 devices have not been reconnected or changed If you disconnect or change PS 2 devices before restarting the system PS 2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS 2 devices For full system control PS 2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances This process will extend POST time For the fastest POST time all PS 2 devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver
85. bove 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 PSU Suggested List Model Wattage Model Great Wall BTX 500GT 40 SUPER FLOWER SF ANTEC CP 1000 1000 SES Seasonic SS 1250XM 1250 AcBel IP 500 HB9024 Seasonic SS 1000XP 1000 CORSAIR CMPSU 1000HX ROSEWILL RBR1000 M 1000 THERMALTAKE TR2 RX 1200AH3CH LEPA G1600 MA U Be quiet BOT LT 530W 530 THERMALTAKE 1500 TOUGHPOWER1500A CoolerMaster RS C50 EMBA 1250 Antec EA 650 EarthWatts 650 Green O W Ql O gt O O 1000 1200 O NM Power box PB450W SeaSonic S12 II SS 330GB 330 UMKE Ana 330W EnerMAX EPM850EWT Thermaltake toughpower 775 Antec EA 430D Ups Antec EA 750 aE T ENERMAX ERV1050EWT 1050 SIA THERMALTAKE TR2 RX 750 OCZ OCZ550FTY 750AH3CH Delta GPS 300AB THERMALTAKE TR2 RX 850 ENERTRONIX EN 300 salen Seventeam ST 550P AD SHARKOON SHA R600M Corsair CMPSU 850AX Silverstone SST ST1500 Geil TTB800G DELUX DLP 650PG HAMER MIT750 ENERMAX MAXREVO Segotep SG 400PYJ Centurystar ST 330 gt O O gt ice O si Ql O O1 Ql O 0 Ql O 0 Q O O gt O O Ql O gt O O ASUS Z87 PLUS 1 5 10 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several
86. ce right click the file then click Send to gt Device name After the file transfer is complete click OK aN Ensure to enable File Transfer in your smart device to receive files from your computer Transferring files from your smart device to your computer To transfer files from your smart device to your computer tap File Transfer then tap Enter Tick the file that you want to transfer then click Send aN When transferring files from your computer to your iOS device you can only receive files in PNG BMP JPG GIF and TIFF formats To receive files on your iOS devices go to Settings gt Privacy gt Photos then turn the Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote on ASUS Z87 PLUS 4 15 4 16 4 3 4 USB 3 0 Boost USB 3 0 Boost technology supports UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices Launching USB 3 0 Boost To launch USB 3 0 Boost click NW on the top edge of the screen then click USB 3 0 Boost on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar Using the USB 3 0 Boost 1 Connect your USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 port 2 From the USB 3 0 Boost screen 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 tran
87. ce LED ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q Connector continued on the next page XII Z87 PLUS specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear Panel I O Ports Internal I O connectors 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 vCCSA Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0 001V increment vDRAM Bus Adjustable DRAM voltage control at 0 005V increment vPCH Adjustable PCH voltage control at 0 0125 increment 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 1 x PS 2 Keyboard mouse combo port 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI 1 x RGB 1 x Optical S PDIF Out port 1 x LAN Ru 45 port 6 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback 8 channel Audio I O ports 1 x 19 pin USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 8 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 6 x yellow 2 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 c
88. d hard drive capacity operating up to six times faster than a hard drive only system to boost the system s overall performance Ath 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 Your computer can receive fresh updates for selected applications even when the system is in sleep mode This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with the cloud leading to a more efficient computing experience Intel Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low power hibernate state in seconds Saving your system memory to the designated SSDs it provides your computer a faster wake up response time while still keeping the energy use low 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 Al Suite 3 utility DIGI Power Control ASUS DIGI Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM DRAM and CPU Voltage contr
89. dark brown These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables mo E D IDO Ci Rn Ba ga m Q a da ICC ii DI i ASUS g A Z87 PLUS LI TL K CC C SATA6G_E1 SATA6G_E2 O GND GND 7 RSATA TXP1 RSATA TXP2 25 RSATA TXN1 RSATA TXN2 Tr GND GND D ni LI RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 KI RSATA RXN1 RSATA RXN2 a i A C tim GND GND Z87 PLUS ASMedia SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode N These SATA ports are for data drives only 3 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 CC EB D E IONA CI a Clafsasianmsise
90. e The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Adaptive Mode Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item allows you to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics 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 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 Z 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 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 Z 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 To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU cache 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 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage
91. e 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 t and to move selection ENTER to s st boot device ESC to boot using defaults 3 54 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press 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 MU MI 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 ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 55 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 AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to preve
92. e 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 ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 35 3 36 ASM1061 Storage Controller SATA6G_E12 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 Enabled Allows you to set the Hot Plug support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Intel LAN controller Disabled Disables the Intel LAN controller Intel PKE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration Z This item only functions if there is a serial port COM1 connector on the motherboard
93. e memory CPU configuration and BIOS version 3 9 3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information Pi WEF BIOS Utility Au sie fi Farai E Hal Tool RR ZPO Information gt MM Slot Bim klana Fiat ra Bodo le Sire OL Mikis Elis fon Sa ria II LAK Fiy Fari Sher t ala CAO rr ia Moshe ELAH age Se A ni ial WFP Eai JFEBTC TB Freia Pz Gol tage SA CFS Lastre IRC bisi to Cd eRe Ei Preaching LLE LEA ERI Bi mi Select Sera li Select it Eni Select foi siate Opa 11 Gesta Help FI Prisi Gi lees Fl Shr liki fa Adi La orii ad fig Casoria Pe Ii ised befana i KZ Laid La ba k Arie Last Friii ird ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 49 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 Lidl Op jaize ia Tur Chiaje Bert Biorard Changes A Exit EAR E Hadi Launch FF Sll fros Kilrmaptes deuler 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
94. e 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 button for system reboot without turning off the system power 1 42 Chapter 1 Product introduction 11 12 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 An a 2 DO mn L g l E2 m sz LT gal IDO ii E zm HH He i Pr a pux U Tod amp _ 2rZzo a z508z20r0 m LOFZ4iF0L0 E H BEEBHBHH HI i OZG0arNO a Z2eZZ002 2 A Cr OSS mE GU Mo E Ow Z87 PLUS TPM connector Direct 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 mo E Te i
95. e 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 Al Suite 3 is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing Al Suite 3 To install Al Suite 3 on your computer 1 Place the support DVD to the optical drive The Special tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature 2 Click Utilities tab gt Al Suite 3 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 4 After the Al Suite 3 is installed restart your computer Using Al Suite 3 You can launch the Al Suite 3 for the following Windows operating systems For Windows 7 click E on the notification area For Windows 8 click the Al Suite 3 app from the Start Screen When launched the main screen of the Al Suite 3 appears To go to the Al Suite 3 main menu bar click Y on the top edge of the screen Z The main screen of the AI Suite 3 is for reference only and vary with models Main screen Click to launch Al Suite 3 menu bar ASUS Z87 PLUS 4 3 AI Suite 3 main menu bar Wi Fi E imizati i Fi GO Engine System 4 Way Optimization Wi Fi GO g EZ Update USB 3 0 Boost Information USB BIOS Network Ai Charger USB Charger Flashback Wizard iControl LN The screeshots of Al Suite
96. el Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value 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 YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Adaptive Model Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage Auto Allows you to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU core 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 CPU Graphics Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the onboard graphics unit on the processor Increase the amount of voltage when increasing iGPU frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive Mode The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Manual CPU Graphics Voltage Override Auto Allows you to set the CPU Graphics 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 The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode or Adaptive Mode Chapter 3 BIOS setup Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Graphics Voltage Offset Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the valu
97. elect 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 PCle PCI Expansion Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of PCle PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first 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 mode 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 Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Windows Vista Windows XP or other Microsoft Secure Boot non compliant OS Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode aN The following item appears only when you se
98. ence by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e 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 e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required 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 ASUS Z87 PLUS A 1 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 a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de
99. ess 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 compatibility to PCle 1 0 2 0 devices Dual Channel DDR3 2800 0 C 2666 O C 2600 0 C 2500 O C 2400 0 C 2200 0 C 2133 OC 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 2800 0 C 2666 O C 2600 O C 2500 O C 2400 O C 2200 O C 2133 OC 2000 O C 1866 O C 1800 O 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 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 PLUS 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 an
100. etting system performance power saving and whole system cooling configuration with just a click CPU Power Industry leading digital 8 phase power design ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power Industry leading digital 2 phase DRAM power design ASUS DRAM power utility ASUS EPU EPU EPU switch continued on the next page Z87 PLUS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive ASUS TPU features Auto Tuning TurboV GPU Boost TPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert 2 Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control ASUS Remote GO Remote GO functions Cloud GO DLNA Media Hub Remote Desktop File Transfer Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote for portable Smartphone Tablet supporting iOS and Android systems ASUS Exclusive Features Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use USB 3 0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3 0 transmission USB Charger featuring quick charging function for all smart devices Ai Charger Disk Unlocker Al Suite 3 Anti Surge MemOK ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fanless Design Heat sink solution ASUS EZ DIY ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS O C Tuner ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS G Design ASUS Q LED CPU DRAM VGA Boot Devi
101. fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items M GS For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration WET For changing the basic system configuration AELG For changing the overclocking settings WEE te For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boo For changing the system boot configuration ol 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 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 scree
102. from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss HW Fast Boot Disabled Allows the system to enable or disable the HW Fast Boot Configuration options Disabled Enabled DirectKey Enable Go to BIOS Disabled Disables the DirectKey button The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button Go to BIOS Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when Setup you press the DirectKey button ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 43 Boot Logo Display Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen boot logo display during POST Disabled Disables the full screen boot logo display during POST 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 appears only when you set the Full Screen Logo item to Enabled 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 WwW This feature will only work when set under normal boot Bootup NumLock State On On Set the power on state of the NumLock to On Off
103. hen press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done Chapter 3 BIOS setup i e This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and e single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure LN 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 9 Exit Menu for details 3 11 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool 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 TN 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 y
104. his 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 and 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 floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set R The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1 Boot your computer Press lt delete gt during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility Set the optical drive as the primary boot device Insert the support DVD
105. in to update the BIOS AN 1 Do not disconnect the USB flash drive or power system or move the CLRTC jumper 2 If FLBK_LED flashes for five seconds and turns into a stable light this indicates that USB BIOS Flashback is not working properly due to improper USB flash drive connection BIOS file name error or incompatible BIOS file format If this happens restart the syetem 3 BIOS updating poses some risks If the BIOS program is damaged during the updating process and the system fails to reboot please contact your local ASUS Service Center for assistance 2 12 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 3 1 Rear I O connection OOO000 UOOOOHOO oo OO oo0000800 PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port ASMedia USB 3 0 ports support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Optical S PDIF Out port VGA port Intel LAN RJ 45 port ASMedia USB 3 0 ports support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost and Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions ASUS Z87 PLUS 7 8 Mini DisplayPort HDMI port DVI port Intel USB 3 0 ports support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Turbo Mode Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger Audio I O ports 2 13 2 14 LN The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting USB 3 0 devices can only
106. into the optical drive Save changes and exit BIOS When the Make Disk menu appears press lt 1 gt to create a RAID driver disk Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press lt Enter gt DE N A A Q N Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process ASUS Z87 PLUS 5 7 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in Windows LB A B Start Windows Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive Go to the Intel AHCI RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI RAID Driver path to open the RAID driver folder Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your operating system Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of your USB floppy disk drive YA Write protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection 5 2 3 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 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 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 Follow the succeeding screen
107. 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 load 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 OA to 80A at 1Amp increment Power Saving Level 2 Threshold Auto
108. itional db and dbx loaded management LN The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 3 46 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 from your system Load dbx from File Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Configuration options Yes No 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 ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 47 3 48 3 9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special func
109. k RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords ASUS Z87 PLUS O O fi a Ti CB CLRTC E 1 2 2 3 Oo Do cho va gt Normal Clear RTC oo mo L L C GE Default Z87 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default o position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the Z Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard bat
110. le 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 CPU bus speed DRAM speed ratio mode Auto Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode Auto DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings 100 133 The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100 133 100 100 The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100 100 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configuration options vary with the BCLK PCIE Frequency item settings CPU Graphics Max Ratio Auto Auto Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading Manual Allows you to set a value for an optimal CPU Grapics 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 PLUS 3 11 3 12 OC Tuner As Is OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to the integrated graphics loading Configuration options As Is Ratio only BCLK First EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allo
111. les this function Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to automatically analyze the requirements and prefetch data and codes for the CPU Disabled Disables this function Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching Disabled Disables this function Boot performance mode Max Non Turbo Performance Allows you to select the boot performance before entering the OS 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 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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
112. lure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Z87 PLUS E i K PCIEX1_2 Q L TTK ee Im qu CA Slot No Slot Description PCle 2 0 x1_1 slot IPCle 3 0 x16_1 slot PCI _ PCle 2 0 x1_2 slot PCle 3 0 x16_2 slot PCle 2 0 x16_3 slot 1 24 Chapter 1 Product introduction PCle Express 3 0 operating mode VGA configuration x16 single VGA Single VGA PCle card recommended Dual VGA POle card 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 A B PCle x16 1 shared PCle x16 2 shared PCle x16 3 shared PClex1 1 PClex1 2 PCI PCI2 Intel SATA EHCI 0 EHCI 1 XHCI HD Audio Intel LAN ASM1061 SMBUS shared shared shared shared shared ASUS Z87 PLUS 1 25 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 yo
113. n when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right 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 YA 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 Z 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 PLUS 3 5 Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup 3
114. nector 20 1 pin USB3_12 1 35 9 Direct connector 2 pin DRCT 1 43 10 Intel Z87 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G 1 6 yellow 1 34 11 ASMedia Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 1 35 7 pin SATA6G_E12 dark brown 12 TPU switch 1 29 13 Clear CMOS jumper 1 31 14 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 42 15 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 1 37 16 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM 1 43 17 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM 1 39 18 Power on button 1 26 19 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 39 20 EPU switch 1 30 21 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 36 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 Z87 OE Ck gt B PLUS Te m o 2 is foe C cim Z87 PLUS CPU LGA1150 ASUS Z87 PLUS Ensure that all
115. ns Auto 1 63 tWRRD dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tWRWR dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRWR dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 Dec WRD Configuration options Auto 0 1 tRDWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 tRDWR dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 tRDWR dd Auto Configuration options Auto 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 Bot Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMMO Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Scrambler Setting Optimized 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
116. nt 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 3 56 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system YA This motherboard supports 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 and 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 operating 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 Place the support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install 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 manual
117. ntrol allows you to adjust the VRM voltage and frequency for optimal system efficiency overall system stability and performance CPU Power You can configure the following CPU Power items CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component CPU Load line Calibration CPU Load line Calibration adjusts the voltage range and controls the system temperature Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential CPU Power Phase Control CPU Power Phase Control allows you to get more transient and better thermal performance by increasing the phase number under heavy system loading To increase VRM efficiency reduce the phase number under light system loading The system automatically sets the default to Extreme when using the Intel iGPU CPU Voltage Frequency CPU Voltage Frequency affects the VRM transient response and thermal components Higher VRM frequency gets quicker transient response DRAM Power You can configure the following DRAM items
118. ock 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 not 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 y
119. ollers These controllers offers ultra precise 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 Al 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 Remote GO ASUS Remote GO leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment With ASUS Remote GO you can stream media files to DLNA devices remotely control and access your computer using your smart device Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Remote 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 media files to a DLNA supp
120. omatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency X M P Allows your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio BCLK frequency and memory parameters If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology select this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance Z 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 PEG Frequency 100 0 Allows you to set the BCLK PEG 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 V The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to X M P eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to select the X M P mode supported by your memory module Configuration options Profile 1 Profile 2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled Enabled Default set to Enabled for maximum performance under XMP Manual User defined memory frequency mode 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 YA When
121. on rrrrriiiii 4 1 4 2 1 Running the support DVD 4 1 4 2 2 Obtaining the software ManualS i 4 2 4 3 Software information 1 11 ssrrrrrreree sein ire eee eee iii 4 3 4 3 1 ALSA I ARR a E NR i EE 4 3 4 3 2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 ii 4 4 4 3 3 REMO GOL 4 10 4 3 4 USB OO SI rire 4 16 4 3 5 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard i 4 17 4 3 6 Ai 0 ACIS Aacsasn ae cisc deine sabe te isteeneab gaan cevenbceecedauetbbimededeaateaaete 4 19 4 3 7 EL UPd E AP errr TT eee 4 20 4 3 8 Network den Em 4 21 4 3 9 USE 4 22 4 3 10 System Information 4 23 4 3 11 Audio CONTIGUTATIONS ss sanisnonauias asi ia i i 4 24 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations mae 5 1 5 1 1 PAD GGINMIONS pre 5 1 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks aaa ease aaa aaa 5 2 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5 2 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 7 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5 7 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5 8 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation 5 8 Appendices NOtCeS isalas iai ia is ii i a as a o sa a A 1 ASUS contact information 1rssssrriire eresse asas asas asas A 4 vi Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical sh
122. onnector AAFP 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x Serial COM port connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24 pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel Q Connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper continued on the next page Z87 PLUS specifications summary Internal I O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT DirectKey connector 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch advanced two stage adjustments 1 x Power on switch 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 7 WfM2 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 F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information WIM 2 0 DMI 2 7 WOL by PME PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version ATX form factor 12 in x 9 2 in 30 5 cm x 23 37 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice xiii XIV Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 1 x 2 in 1 ASUS G Connector kit YA If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models e The1x2 in 1
123. ons Auto 1 15 DRAM CAS Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 RTL IOL control DRAM RTL CHA_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM IO L CHA_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 14 DRAM IO L CHB_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tRDRD dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tRDRD dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD Auto Configuration optio
124. ores 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 PLUS 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 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 such 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
125. ors 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 N e w A QEATX12V GEATXPWR 2902 OOOO 3 Volts GND ELI 12 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts OO000 Power OK 5 Volts AAAA GND GND JAIR 5 Volts GND ATI GND GND 5 Volts PSON GND GND 3 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 Z87 PLUS ATX power connectors 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 a
126. orted device Remote Desktop Allows you to view your computer s desktop and remotely operate your computer in real time from your smart device File Transfer Allows you to transfer files between your computer and smart device Z Download APP Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote from app store and Google Market 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 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
127. ou 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 lt 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 information and for product and software updates LB 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 deale
128. ou 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 i l DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause e system boot failure ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 53 3 11 4 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 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may 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 NTFSis 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 Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment R 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 Devic
129. ounts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB YA 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 same version or data code D C from the same vendor Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules ASUS Z87 PLUS 1 11 Z87 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2800 0 C MHz capability Vendors G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL APACER APACER CORSAIR CORSAIR Part No F3 2800C11Q 16GTXD XMP F3 2800C12Q 32GTXD XMP F3 2800C12Q 32GTXDG XMP 78 BAGH5 AFDOC 78 CAGH6 AFDOC CMD16GX3M4A2800C11 CMD16GX3M4A2800C12 16GB 4x4GB
130. our 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 palety INMONIM LION Latin sai i iii i i i i vi ADOUTINIS GUINO aaa vii Z87 PLUS specifications summary ini ix Package Come MiS sce csc cect aiar lisi xiv Installation tools and components s ssssssssnssunsnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nannaa XV Chapter 1 Product Introduction 11 Special TEAMS B Lssanisn iissniassus iniassnasik sis kasi usainsnnsinss is sis si ia ii 1 1 1 1 1 Product Highligh iS SE ET a 1 1 1 1 2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4 Way Optimization 1 2 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features
131. ower limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C 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 20 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 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 chassis fan Standard Set to make the chassis fan adjust automatically depending on the chassis temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual 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 7
132. p gt Enter 2 Select Extended Mode or Main Screen Mode to control your computer aN The Extended Mode support varies with the VGA driver installed in your computer ASUS Z87 PLUS 4 13 4 14 Using DLNA Media Hub TN To stream media files to a DLNA display enable the remote control functions in your Windows Media Player To do this launch Windows Media Player click Stream then tick Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically allow devices to play my media Using DLNA Media Hub on the computer On your computer click DLNA Media Hub then click Enter Click to select media file type Click to edit the playlist Click to select receiver Tick to select source location Media files pane Displays the target receiver s name and the media file currently playing Click to go Click to go back to back to Wi Fi previous screen GO window Using DLNA Media Hub on the smart device 1 On your smart device tap DLNA Media Hub 2 Select and tap the receiver name Receiver Cy ASUS ASLG PC WINDOWS WOU PLAYER 3 Tap Enter to remotely control your computer Chapter 4 Software support Using File Transfer Click to set a destination path for file transfers from smart device to computer Click to go Click to go back to the back to Wi Fi reviu screen Click to transfer files GO window Transferring files from your computer to your smart device To transfer files from your computer to your smart devi
133. power voltage from 0 to 100 YA The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification 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 Higher frequency gets quicker transient response Configuration options Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Manual Mode The thermal conditions should be monitored LP The following item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to Manual 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 PLUS 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 Standard Allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU Configuration options Standard Optimized Extreme Manual Adjustment DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme
134. r These documents are not part of the standard package vii 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 complete a task 1 CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Vi NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select ltalics 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 viii Z87 PLUS specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi GPU support LGA1150 socket for the 4th 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 2800 0 C 2666 O C 2600 0 C
135. r 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 3 11 1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment 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 ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 51 3 52 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility Vi Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 IL 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 E File Faih 1 r Lela Poms CELA 125 Filo Jafo Ta G Help Tafu UEmieri Select in Lilo Tah Seibel kg Rima Papiri ipa Pages Irmos asi Pi 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 t
136. range 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 PLUS CVA BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed 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 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture offering a user friendly interface that goes beyond the tradition
137. reen Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to search and Click to select a Click to update select the BIOS file boot logo the BIOS Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 8 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 N on the top edge of the screen then click Network iControl on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar aN Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this utility Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN EZ Start screen Click to activate Network iControl Click to select a profile Tick to enable the Click to apply the selected profile changes made EZ Profile screen Click to save the profile settings or rename the profile Click to select a network profile Click to set the Tick to assign program as a schedule of High Normal Raa oe avoid network congestions Select a program from this list and click to add to your network profile ASUS Z87 PLUS 4 21 4 22 4 3 9 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 A e Before using USB Charger ensure to disable the ErP Ready item from the Advanced gt APM gt ErP Ready in the
138. ring 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 PLUS 1 27 3 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 Del gt key during POST It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during boot up CD i cOnnop 0000 J DirectKey Ul Asus Z87 PLUS ga In ol ne mo TI J ci Z87 PLUS DirectKey button Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button LS 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
139. rofile after Windows starts Using TPU CPU Frequency Click lt or gt to adjust the Base Clock Frequency CPU Ratio and CPU Ring Ratio Click gt or 4 to select the number of cores to adjust Click to apply the adjustments Click to load Click to save the Tick to enable Click to undo the the saved adjustment into a Group Tuni Click to enable the adjustments profile profile roup tuning default settings N ASUS Z87 PLUS Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Frequency in TPU Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model 4 5 Voltage Click to load the saved profile GPU Boost Click to load the saved profile NN 4 6 Click to save the DRAM CPU Analog I O Drag A to adjust CPU Core Voltage offset Drag A to adjust CPU Cache Voltage offset Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the Drag the slider to adjust adjustments adjustment into a PCH and CPU Input L pras Ne sider to adjust CEU System or voltages PCHVLX voltages i Drag A to adjust the iGPU Max Voltage Click lt or P to adjust the CPU VCCSA voltage Click to apply the adjustments Click to Click to enable undo the Click to save the the default k adjustment into a settings adjustments profile The overclocking result varies with the CPU model
140. rties 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 PLUS 3 3 3 4 3 2 2 Advanced Mode The Advanced 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 YA To access the Advanced Mode click Exit then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey Menu bar Back button General help EAS WE BIOS Utility Advanced Mode We fy Tarii PS Main k i Torio Ga fdt G heiim ron B Im E iama CR Conf gara tir s Hen pakiri a VS ras aio Ike sila hafduare cilia prot bled day aa pool File logi nisl fdapi ius T ernali Malin Finale E a T Earb Teas Aries Km Cor ai Tote Firmi ai Lie Telo bag Linit DAS Ruajaus Demie Binshle Gil UTC Crea blend Mirjam Freletcher Emable vi Keli Erra Bi Select lia bi kerai Laris Line Predobeh Fable Esi Sabet Chamgr Iki Boot per larnasce arde Alas Peetu fl iena Help UZ Praba Ge lees E ias ioe eee Are bet alo N tia bod Fi Seriali Fa All La ee Ro Dei Ls i CRI Fusu Bims Coal jig ico 1 Up mira Belaa to Fib Soia ESC Lalli Menu items Submenu item Pop up window Configuration
141. s Click an item to open drivers to use the devices RAID AHCI driver 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 information the motherboard supports Click an icon to display DVD motherboard information Click an item to install YA If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS Z87 PLUS Li 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals The software manual 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 g I o D et D P The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models 4 2 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 Software information Most of the applications in th
142. s information ASUS Z87 PLUS 4 23 Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen click SPD tab to view the memory s information 4 3 11 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 the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager 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 Set default device Control settings panel Analog and digital connector status Z This version of Realtek HD Audio Manager supports Intel 8 Series motherboards and other _ selected models ASUS Z87 PLUS 4 25 4 26 B Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC Il for Windows 8 Windows 7 To display Q
143. s the CPU Q Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4 pin CPU fan Advance Mode Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the mode control When a 3 pin CPU fan is installed select this mode for the DC mode Q Fan control Disabled Disables the Q Fan control YA 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 detailed fan speed control parameters Z 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 l
144. sfer rate LP e Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Use the USB 3 0 devices for high performance The data transfer speed varies with USB devices Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 5 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 Current BIOS the BIOS Update information download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 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 LN 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 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 ASU
145. t Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LSOF4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149 0GB 3 ST3160812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 0GB Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options TN The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen Z The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration ASUS Z87 PLUS 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 unigue volume name that has no special characters and is 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 FE SELECT DISKS nr fe 0080 OS U wo g 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
146. t Sones Serbo Balbi Muras OL Se bi Select toe kal Th heb Cee Select Chae Upi Fi Lara Help Fil Prr a Us lira VE Serie ee gilt Fa fl Lo Serie asd fu Faranda viet inizi lella lia Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings las cher Lio ale el alm pifi dii ad bey ka Uke irreal parei in the Collio Carpet Passi bo sull thes press eter mn pringtia lo creer tit li ih paz d binati ni Datemi Paa Fassi Got Rolled Z Ifyou 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 PLUS 3 7 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected 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
147. t the OS Type to Windows UEFI mode ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 45 Key Management This item appears only when you set OS Type to Windows UEFI Mode It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys 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 R The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 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 add
148. te 3 utility is active when using the Remote GO functions ASUS Z87 PLUS 4 11 Using Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart device Launching Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote 1 On your smart device turn on the Wi Fi connection Ensure that your smart device is within the same network as your computer N 2 Tap vinco gt Enter then tap the computer you want to connect with your smart device 3 Tap OK on the confirmation message Remote GO functions Cloud GO Allows you to remotely control and sync your files across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage GoogleDrive and DropBox Remote Desktop Allows you to remotely control your desktop in real time using your smart device DLNA Media Hub Allows you to stream media files to a DLNA supported device and remotely control playback using your smart device File Transfer Allows you to transfer files between your computer and your smart device Using the Wake on LAN If you want to wake up your computer using the smart device ensure that you enable the computer s Wake on LAN settings To configure your computer s Wake on LAN settings 1 From BIOS Setup go to Advanced gt APM then set Power On By PCIE PCI item to Enabled 2 From Windows OS do the following a On your desktop click Start right click Computer gt Manage to launch the Computer Management screen b
149. tery and move the jumper battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Due to the chipset behavior AC power off is reguired to enable C P R function You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system ASUS Z87 PLUS 1 31 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs 1 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST Power On Self Test CPU memory modules VGA card and hard disk drive s If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved mm DRAM LED gal In i DO re Oot gt CPU LED Z87 PLUS CORRI VGA LED BOOT_DEVICE_LED L mes too TI 2 im Z87 PLUS CPU DRAM BOOT DEVICE VGA LED 2 TPU LED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled Ca a 2 i
150. tions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu fe ansi La mei ME SS B C Feafile TE SPO el ret kasi 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 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 LP For more details refer to section 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3 9 2 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings igel Bf laka nl slap prad be Label Sure La Profil Chin Bac Pelo List Ro IT Lita Fro Profili r Slee Sfera Loe Tot CES Pref ile Pree te LGE dario Ei lEt Dl buia See del eae Chia fai Z 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 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 and 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 sam
151. to Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator Decrease to help consume less power or increase to help votlage stability When this item is set to or the Frequency 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 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
152. to Enabled C0 C1 C2 C3 C6 CPU C7 CPU C7s ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 27 3 6 2 PCH Configuration di WET BIOS Utlily Advar ie Nu Taoari i Mai Wa 5 Wead PCH Cent hrali j MI Express Conf igaration settings M Laprr Cred iaia be eet i Rapid Stari Tarbaalopy CHC Sn Corr Pehl 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 Disabled Enabled Auto 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 Geni 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 the partition si
153. u 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 IDO fe OOO DC mara m mann lain wafaleis sta OI 287 PLus K E E PWR SW N ry Z87 PLUS Power on button Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 ASUS Z87 PLUS ae SO La MemOk D G L TT Nd a luna O BB LTTTTT LC a Ah a AI z i foo
154. uick Volume Adjustment Bar click from the taskbar then click A E LLE PA al To launch Realtek HD Audio Manager click from the taskbar then double click Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected Advanced 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 V e 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 Chapter 4 Software support RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 support TN If you want to install a Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set you have to create a RAID 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 ne
155. unicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Z 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 You 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 A N According to Intel CPU specifications DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V PCH VLX Voltage Auto Allows you to set the voltage for the I O on the PCH 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 Chapter 3 BIOS setup PCH Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Core voltage for the PCH Platform Controller Hub
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157. w 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 lf 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 business 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 PLUS 5 1 5 2 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives For optimal perform
158. ws 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 e 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 Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM COMMAND Mode 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 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width Auto Configuration opti
159. x4GB 12GB 3x4GB 8GB 2x4GB 4GB 8GB 4GB 4GB 2GB 4GB 4GB 8GB 8GB Hynix MICRON MICRON MICRON PSC PSC Hynix ELPIDA S POWER S POWER Hynix Transcend SAMSUNG H5TQ2G83CFRPBC D9PBC D9PFJ D9PFJ A3P4GF3BLF A3P4GF3BLF H5TQ2G83BFRPBC J2108BDBG GN F 20YT5NG 20YT5NG H5TC2G83BFRH9A TK963EBF3 K4B4G0846B Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 1 19 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No Chip Brand Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 ACTICA ACT1GHU64B 1GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 8F1333S ACTICA ACT1GHU72C 1GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F ECC 8G1333S ACTICA ACT2GHU64B 2GB Micron D9KPT 8G1333M ACTICA ACT2GHU64B 2GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 8G1333S ACTICA ACT2GHU72D 2GB Micron D9KPT ECC 8G1333M ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8 2GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F ECC G1333S ACTICA ACT4GHU64B8 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR H1333H ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8 4GB Hynix H5TG2G83AFR ECC H1333H AMD AE32G1339U1 2GB AMD 23EY4587MB3H U AMD AE34G1339U2 4GB AMD 23EY4587MB3H U Apacer 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG Apacer 78 B1GDE 9L 4GB Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 10C Asint SLA302G08 2GB ASint 302G08 DJ1C EDJ1C Asint SLZ302G08 4GB ASint 302G08 DJ1C EDJ1C ATP AQ1 SI 4GB SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C ECC KH9 BUFFALO D3U1333 1G 1GB Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 2G 2GB Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 4G 4GB NANYA NT5CB256M8BN CG CORSAIR CMV4G
160. ze is not enough for the Intel Rapid Start Technology to work Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 28 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Active Memory Threshold 0 Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work 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 Disabled Allow you to enable or disable the Intel Smart Connect Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled 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 LS WEN BIOS Utiily Advai de n ri Fla i k Wiwa SANT Genfigeratine ir ala ha MIA ia lew dak pira li ATA Pode Ge lect bee a LPS Sopp T AA D T Stale Sarah Duck Rato List Pied iW lied ee Mele Mera li Select te TEL i l Chs Ai B Fl emer Help la Pree Ga leew FI Ale Lire Fa Aad Le Sei ad Ro Poe La a Upi mired Bel elt Fib Samm ESC Dell F lel air ASUS Z87 PLUS 3 29 3 30 SATA Mode Selection AHCI Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function ID

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