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Chapter 2: BIOS information

2-3

2.1.3 

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS 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 updated BIOS 

file.

• 

Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into 

Z87C.CAP

.

• 

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 

support.asus.com

 and save it to an USB flash drive.

Recovering the BIOS

1. 

Turn on the system.

2. 

Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains 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 utility automatically.

4. 

The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure 

system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default 

BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause 

system boot failure!

Summary of Contents for Z87-C

Page 1: ...Motherboard Z87 C ...

Page 2: ...pective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product ...

Page 3: ...y 1 8 1 5 Expansion slots 1 23 1 6 Onboard buttons 1 25 1 7 Onboard LEDs 1 26 1 8 Jumpers 1 27 1 9 Connectors 1 28 1 10 Software support 1 37 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 6 2 3 My Favorites 2 10 2 4 Main menu 2 11 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu 2 13 2 6 Advanced menu 2 25 2 7 Monitor menu 2 35 2 8 Boot menu 2 38 2 9 Tools menu 2 44 2 10 Exit menu...

Page 4: ...er 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 cir...

Page 5: ...ly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates ...

Page 6: ...th with PCIe 2 0 x1_1 slot and PCIe 2 0 x1_2 slot The PCIe 2 0 x16 slot default setting is in x2 mode VGA Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support D Sub port DVI port HDMI port Supports HDMI with max resolution of 4096 x 2304 24Hz and 2560 x 1600 60Hz Supports Intel InTru 3D Intel Quick Sync Video Intel Clear Video HD Technology and Intel Insider Supports up...

Page 7: ...ert 2 ASUS Fanless Design Heat sink solution ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS O C Tuner ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q Design ASUS Q LED CPU DRAM VGA Boot Device LED ASUS Q Slot ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features 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 Digit...

Page 8: ...der 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24 pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DirectKey DRCT connector 1 x COM port connector BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 7 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 5 0 Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 My Favorites Quick Note Last Modified Log F12 PrintScreen fu...

Page 9: ...gs 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 o...

Page 10: ...ry and damage motherboard components 1 2 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 2 2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtighten the s...

Page 11: ...1 3 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 3 Motherboard layout ...

Page 12: ...and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 3 1 32 4 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 8 5 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_12 1 33 6 Clear RTC RAM jumper 1 27 7 Intel Z87 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 yellow 1 31 8 DRCT DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT 1 35 9 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 36 10 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 USB1314 1 34 11 TPM conne...

Page 13: ...ocket 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 install...

Page 14: ...ASUS Z87 C 1 6 ...

Page 15: ...1 7 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 16: ...e Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual In line Memory Modules DIMM slots A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single channel operation Recommended memory configurations ...

Page 17: ...hannel 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 3...

Page 18: ...3 35 1 65 G SKILL F3 2800C12Q 32GTXDG XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 12 14 14 35 1 65 APACER 78 BAGH5 AFD0C 8GB 2x4GB DS 12 14 14 35 1 65 APACER 78 CAGH6 AFD0C 16GB 2x8GB DS 12 14 14 35 1 65 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C11 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 14 14 35 1 65 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C12 16GB 4x4GB DS 12 14 14 36 1 65 Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 APACER 78 ...

Page 19: ...400C9R Ver4 13 XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 2400 9 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL10Q 32GBZHD XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4G 2x2GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9Q 16GBZMD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 11 11 31 1 65 GEIL GOC316GB2400 C10QC XMP 1...

Page 20: ...4GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 11 10 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 17066CL9D 8GBPID XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 G SKILL F3 17066CL9Q 16GBTDD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 G SKILL F3 2133C11Q 32GZL XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 5 KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 12 11 30 1 65 KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3T1K2 16GX XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 6 KINGSTON K...

Page 21: ...32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT 20 9 9 9 24 1 5 Team TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT 20 9 9 9 24 1 6 Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 Ver5 29 XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 1866 9 9 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 Ver4 13 XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP 16GB 4x4...

Page 22: ...GXM XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 5 KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 1 65 Patriot PXD34G1866ELK XMP 4GB 2x2GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 65 Patriot PXD38G1866ELK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65 Patriot PXD38G1866ELK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65 Patriot PXD38G1866ELK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 1866 9 10 9 27 1 5 Team TLD34G1866HC9KBK XMP 4GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 5 Team TLD38G1866HC10SBK XMP 8GB DS 10 11 10 30 1 5...

Page 23: ...R CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 Ver5 12 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 1600 8 8 8 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 Ver2 12 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB 2x2GB DS 6 6 6 18 1 65 CORSAIR CML16GX3M4X1600C8 Ver 2 12 XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS Heat Sink Package 1 5 CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600C7 XMP 6GB 3x2...

Page 24: ... 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G Skill F3 12800CL9Q 16GBZL XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 1600C9Q 32GXM XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 1 5 GEIL GET316GB160 0C9QC XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 6 GEIL GUP34GB160 0C7DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 7 7 7 24 1 6 GoodRam GR1600D364L9 2G 2GB DS GoodRam GF1008KC JN KINGMAX FLGE85F C8KL9A XMP 2GB SS KINGMAX N A 9 9 9 28 KINGMAX FLGF65F C8KL9A XMP 4GB DS KINGMAX N A 9 9 9 28 KING...

Page 25: ...1600EL K XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 Patriot PGD38G1600E LK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB 2x2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 7 Patriot PGS34G1600LL KA2 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 7 Patriot PV316G160C9Q KRD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 Patriot PV38G160C9KR D XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 Patriot PVV38G1600L LK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 Patriot PX7312G1600L LK XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 8 ...

Page 26: ...cer 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 Apacer 78 B1GDE 9L 10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 Asint SLA302G08 EDJ1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08 DJ1C Asint SLZ302G08 EDJ1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08 DJ1C ATP AQ12M72E8B KH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C ECC BUFFALO D3U1333 1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN CG CORSAIR CM...

Page 27: ...JB C09 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83C FRH9C 9 9 9 24 INNODISK M3UN 4GHJA C09 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83C FRH9C 9 9 9 24 KINGMAX FLFE85F B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL BNF 15A KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF GXX 12A KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KM9 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF GXX 12A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8...

Page 28: ...2G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU 15 9 RiDATA C304627CB1A G22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 RiDATA E304459CB1A G32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9 SAMSUNG M378B5273CH 0 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Silicon Power SP001GBLTE 133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG Silicon Power SP001GBLTU1 33S02 1GB SS S POWER 10YT3E5 9 Silicon Power SP002GBLTE1 33S01 2GB DS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG Silicon Power...

Page 29: ...ark 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 ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics ...

Page 30: ...ASUS Z87 C 1 22 To remove a DIMM ...

Page 31: ...1_1 slot PCIe 3 0 x16_1 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot PCIe 2 0 x16_2 slot PCI_3 slot PCIe 2 0 x1_2 slot IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H SATA controller 0 shared SATA controller 1 shared SMBUS Controller shared Thermal Controller shared USB 2 0 Controller 0 shared USB 2 0 Controller 1 shared PCIE x16_1 shared PCIE x16_2 shared PCIE x1_1 shared PCIE x1_2 shared PCI_1 shared PCI_2 s...

Page 32: ... that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and c...

Page 33: ...stem 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 2 8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function 1 6 ...

Page 34: ...e system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED 1 7 Onboard LEDs 2 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST Power On Self Test CPU memory modules VGA card and hard disk drives If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until...

Page 35: ...ins 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 Delete key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not ...

Page 36: ...rts 3 and 4 4 Intel LAN RJ 45 port 9 Audio I O ports 5 USB 2 0 ports 7 and 8 and Refer to the tables for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port LED indications ACT LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port ...

Page 37: ...phone 4 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects to a center subwoofer speakers 5 Rear speaker out port black This port connects to a tape recorder CD and DVD player or other audio sources 6 Side speaker out port gray This port connects to a side speaker in an 8 channel audio configuration To configure an 8 channel audio output use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to suppor...

Page 38: ...of 350 W DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin EATX12 V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above t...

Page 39: ...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 4 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform int...

Page 40: ...led CHA_FAN1 3 for better thermal environment Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors 5 CPU CPU optional and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 3 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the mo...

Page 41: ... 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 The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately These conn...

Page 42: ...ect 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 480 Mbps connection speed Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard ...

Page 43: ...therboard 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 10 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT This connector is for the chassis mounted button that supports the DirectKey function Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis to this con...

Page 44: ...tor The IDE 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 syst...

Page 45: ...Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install 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 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to use the devices The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that ...

Page 46: ...ASUS Z87 C 1 38 ...

Page 47: ... 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive Refer to the corresponding sect...

Page 48: ...l menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab 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 Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when t...

Page 49: ...n the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to an USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains 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...

Page 50: ... 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 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press F8 to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu In...

Page 51: ...tings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them 3 Press Tab to switch between screen fields and use the Up Down Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to c...

Page 52: ...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 p...

Page 53: ...nu for details 2 2 1 EZ Mode Displays the selected shortcut menus Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU chassis power fan speed Displays the system properties of the selected mode on ...

Page 54: ...ms Pop up window Scroll bar Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items My Favorites For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temp...

Page 55: ...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 If you delete the shortcut items from the F3 Shortcut list the default shortcuts will reappear after your next startup General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of...

Page 56: ...nt to add When using a mouse hover the pointer to the item 2 Press F4 on your keyboard or right click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page 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 Last Modified button This button s...

Page 57: ...ration options English Français Español Deutsch Pyccкий 日本語 繁體中 文 簡體中文 2 4 2 System Date Allows you to set the system date 2 4 3 System Time Allows you to set the system time 2 4 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 8 Jumpers for in...

Page 58: ...en 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...

Page 59: ...clocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field 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 ...

Page 60: ...sing function PLL Selection Auto Set this item to SB PLL when you want to overclock the system beyond 100 MHz DMI frequency Set to LC PLL for less jittery system performance Configuration options Auto SB PLL LC PLL This item will appear only if the CPU supports phase locked loop function Filter PLL Auto Allows you to select a BCLK base clock mode when running in a high or low BCLK Configuration op...

Page 61: ...t value that must be higher than or equal to the 4 Core Ratio Limit 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 If you assign a value for 4 Core Ratio Li...

Page 62: ...tes the iGPU performance to the extreme according to the integrated graphics loading Configuration options As Is Ratio Only BCLK First 2 5 11 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 12 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the or keys to adju...

Page 63: ...read Spectrum Disabled Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability 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 DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIG...

Page 64: ...elow operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled 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 or keys to adjust the value The values...

Page 65: ... 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 Power Decay Mode Auto Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goe...

Page 66: ...dition Use or key to adjust the value The values range from 0A to 50A at 1Amp increment Power Saving Level 3 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use or key to adjust the value The values range from 0A to 30A at 1Amp increment 2 5 15 Extreme OV Disabled Disable this item to he...

Page 67: ...rd value of the installed CPU You can use the or 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 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 By default...

Page 68: ...allows you to increase the voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Graphics Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage optio...

Page 69: ...equency You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 22 SVID Support Auto When overclocking set this item to Enabled Disabling this item would stop the processor from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to Enabled SVID ...

Page 70: ...tems 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 2 5 26 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage Auto This item is the DRAM reference voltage for the control lines from the memory bus You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 00...

Page 71: ...s The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed 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 all...

Page 72: ...ws you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache L2 streamer prefetcher Configuration options Disabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache L2 prefetching of adjacent cache lines Configuration options Disabled Enabled Boot performance mode Max Non Tu Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff Config...

Page 73: ...eport to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 Report CPU C7s Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system Configuration options Disabled CPU C7 CPU C7s C7 Latency Long Allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C7 state Configu...

Page 74: ...upport Enabled The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is not enough for the Intel Rapid Start Technology to work Configuration options Enabled Disabled Active Memory Threshold 0 This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is greater than the Active Page Threshold size When set to zero 0 it will go to Auto mode and checks if the partition...

Page 75: ...ws you to enable the PCH to aggressively enter link power state Configuration options Disabled Enabled 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 SATA6...

Page 76: ...figuration options Auto Disabled Enabled iGPU Multi Monitor Disabled Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi Monitor The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI Desktop Management Interface functions DMI Gen 2 Auto Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2 Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled...

Page 77: ...annot 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 x...

Page 78: ...oller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel ...

Page 79: ...nfiguration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only if you set the Serial Port to Enabled Change Settings Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I O device 2 6 8 APM ErP Ready Disabled Allows you to switch off some power at S4 S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement When set to Enabled all other PME options will be switched off Configuration options Disable...

Page 80: ...dem function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 2 6 9 Network Stack Network stack Disable This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Enable The ...

Page 81: ...eed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A CPU OPT Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Chassis Fan 1 3 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 2 7 3 CPU core 0 3 Voltage 3 3V V...

Page 82: ...n the detailed fan speed control parameters The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the or keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upp...

Page 83: ...control parameters The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 1 3 70 Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 1 3 100 Use the or keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the ...

Page 84: ... to accelerate the boot speed 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 Initialization For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and mouse...

Page 85: ...skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss 2 8 2 HW Fast Boot Disabled Allows the system to enable or disable the HW Fast Boot Configuration...

Page 86: ...f Error Enabled Disabled Disables the function Enabled The system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs 2 8 7 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 2 8 8 Interrupt 19 Capture Di...

Page 87: ...evices 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 PCIe PCI Expansion Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of PCIe PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver fi...

Page 88: ...sible 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 The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authentica...

Page 89: ... 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 The dbx file must be formatted ...

Page 90: ...Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press Enter to confirm your choice For more details see section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 9 2 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Label A...

Page 91: ...r reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version 2 9 3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information DIMM Slot Slot 2 Displays the Serial Presence Detect SPD information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot Configuration options...

Page 92: ...ed 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 F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit 2 10 3 Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window app...

Page 93: ... from that to which the receiver is connected 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 equipme...

Page 94: ...unicipal 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 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chem...

Page 95: ...orate 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 asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone 49 1805 01...

Page 96: ...e Motherboard Model name Z87 C conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN 55024 2010 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 A11 2011 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 6 1 2010 08 EN 300 440 2 V1 4 1 2010 08 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 EN 301 908 1 V5 ...

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