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USB

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

- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)

Intel

Z87 Express Chipset

- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel)

ASUS unique features

ASUS Digital Power Design

-  Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU
-  ASUS 4 Phase Power Design
-  ASUS CPU power utility

ASUS Fuse protection

ASUS ESD Guards

- Enhanced ESD protection

ASUS 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

- 2.5x Longer Lifespan, excellent durability (5k hrs)

ASUS Extra Durable Stainless Steel Back I/O

- 3x longer lifespan

ASUS Exclusive Features

-  ASUS EPU
-  ASUS TurboV
-  ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth

domination for top network program in use

-  USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
-  ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support
-  AI Charger
-  ASUS GPU Boost
-  MemOK!
-  AI Suite 3
-  Anti Surge

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized

speed control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for

each fan

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 Q-Design

-  ASUS Q-Slot
-  ASUS Q-Shield
-  ASUS Q-DIMM

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Z87M-PLUS specifications summary

Summary of Contents for Z87M-PLUS

Page 1: ...Motherboard Z87M PLUS ...

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: ...U 1 8 1 2 4 System memory 1 9 1 2 5 Expansion slots 1 16 1 2 6 Jumpers 1 18 1 2 7 Onboard buttons and switches 1 19 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs 1 21 1 2 9 Internal connectors 1 22 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU installation 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 4 2 1 4 DIMM installation 2 6 2 1 5 ATX Power connectio...

Page 4: ... 6 8 APM 3 35 3 6 9 Network Stack 3 36 3 7 Monitor menu 3 37 3 8 Boot menu 3 40 3 9 Tools menu 3 46 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 46 3 9 2 ASUS O C Profile 3 46 3 9 3 ASUS SPD Information 3 47 3 10 Exit menu 3 48 3 11 Updating BIOS 3 49 3 11 1 ASUS Update 3 49 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3 53 3 11 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3 54 3 11 4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3 55 Chapter 4 Software support 4 1 Installing an ...

Page 5: ...D 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 Chapter 6 Intel technologies 6 1 Intel Smart Response Technology 6 3 6 2 Intel Rapid Start Technology 6 5 6 3 Intel Smart Connect Technology 6 12 Chapter 7 Multiple GPU support 7 1 Requirements 7 1 7 2 B...

Page 6: ...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 en...

Page 7: ...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 Chapter 6 Intel technologies This chapter tells how to install the Intel 2013 desktop responsiveness technologies Chapter 7 Multiple GPU support This chapter describes how to install and configure mu...

Page 8: ...lete 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 a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Ret...

Page 9: ...2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 slot The default setting is x2 mode Go to the BIOS setup to change the settings VGA Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support HDMI DVI D RGB port Supports HDMI with max resolution of 4096 x 2160 24Hz and 2560 x 1600 60Hz Supports DVI D with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports RGB with max resolution of 1920 x 120...

Page 10: ...usive Features ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use USB 3 0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3 0 transmission ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB HDD support AI Charger ASUS GPU Boost MemOK AI Suite 3 Anti Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink solution ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featu...

Page 11: ... blue 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 x audio jacks support 8 channel Internal I O connectors jumpers buttons 1 x 19 pin USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 1 x 4 pin CPU Fan connector 2 x 4 pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x S PDIF out hea...

Page 12: ...fications summary Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor uATX form factor 9 6 in x 8 4 in 24 4 cm x 21 3 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 13: ...ustrations above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models UserManual ASUS Z87M PLUS motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables 1 x ASUS Q Shield Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ...

Page 14: ...oss screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA1150 CPU Intel LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package ...

Page 15: ... with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1 0 2 0 devices Dual Channel DDR3 2800 O C 2666 O C 2600 O C 2400 O C 2200 O C 2133 O C 2000 O C 1866 O C 1600 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2800 O C 2666 O C 2600 O C 2400 O C 2200 O C 2133 OC 2000 O C 1866 O C 1600 1333 MHz to boost the system s performance and to ...

Page 16: ...more efficient computing experience Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology allows your system to receive updates for your web applications in real time even when your system is in sleep mode saving wait time and power usage 1 1 2 DIGI VRM Digital Power Design DIGI VRM All new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal SVID requests from the ...

Page 17: ...th 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 systemís bootup ASUS Anti Surge This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit PSU 1 ...

Page 18: ...ng BIOS or operating system It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically ASUS Q shield ASUS Q Shield s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard With better electric conductivity it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against EMI Electronic Magnetic Interference ASUS Q...

Page 19: ...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 th...

Page 20: ...HA_FAN2 GPU_LED GPU_Boost BATTERY Super I O ALC 887 ASM1440 KBMS_USB78 DVI_VGA 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC 21 3cm 8 4in Intel Z87 DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_A2 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B2 64bit 240 pin module PANEL SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 AUDIO LAN_USB3_34 USB3_56 SPDIFO _HDMI CHA_FAN1 SPDIF_OUT 24 4cm 9 6in DRAM_LED...

Page 21: ...Boost switch 6 GPU Boost LED GPU_LED 7 DDR3 DIMM slots 8 MemOK button 9 DRAM LED DRAM_LED 10 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_12 11 Intel Z87 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 12 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 13 Standby power LED SB_PWR 14 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 15 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 USB1314 16 TPM header 20 1 pin TPM 17 Front panel audio connector 1...

Page 22: ...ure 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 ...

Page 23: ...tem memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot Z87M PLUS Z87M PLUS 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ...

Page 24: ...fer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default st...

Page 25: ...er 1 DDR3 2400 O C MHz capability Z87M PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2600 O C MHz capability continued on the next page DDR3 2800 O C MHz capability DDR3 2200 O C MHz capability DDR3 2133 O C MHz capability ...

Page 26: ...1 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2000 O C MHz capability DDR3 1866 O C MHz capability DDR3 1800 O C MHz capability continued on the next page ...

Page 27: ...ASUS Z87M PLUS 1 13 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability ...

Page 28: ...1 14 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability continued on the next page ...

Page 29: ...lack 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 and black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CP...

Page 30: ...nsion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16_1 slot at x16 mode 2 PCIe 2 0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2 0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2 0 x16_2 slot run at x4 mode compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices Z87M PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ...

Page 31: ...rmal environment The PCIe x16_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 slot The default setting is x2 mode Go to the BIOS setup to change the settings IRQ assignments for this motherboard VGA configuration PCIe Express operating mode PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16_1 PCIe 2 0 x16_2 Single VGA PCIe card x16 single VGA recommended N A Dual VGA PCIe card x16 x4 A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared PCIe x16_2 shared PCIe...

Page 32: ... 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 Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data Af...

Page 33: ...tem 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 continuo...

Page 34: ...ure system performance turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off The GPU Boost LED near the GPU Boost switch lights up when the GPU Boost switch is enabled Refer to section 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the GPU Boost LED If you enable this switch under the Windows OS environment the GPU Boost function will be activated after the next system bootup ...

Page 35: ...Boost LED lights up when the GPU Boost switch is enabled 1 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onbo...

Page 36: ...IOS to RAID 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 When using hot plug and NCQ set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI See section 3 6 3 SATA Configuration for details SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA6G_6 GND RS...

Page 37: ...h USB 2 0 The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3 0 ports under Windows 7 Z87M PLUS Z87M PLUS USB3 0 front panel connector USB3_12 3 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 th...

Page 38: ...d 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 4 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin 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...

Page 39: ..._FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Z87M PLUS Z87M PLUS Fan connectors 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio modul...

Page 40: ...plyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 8 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit Z87M PLUS Z87M PLUS power connectors EATXPWR PIN 1 GND 5 Volts 5 Volts ...

Page 41: ...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 the operating system settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET ...

Page 42: ...1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 ...

Page 43: ...ection 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 I O shield to the chassis rear I O panel Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Page 44: ...apter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 3 Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Z87M PLUS ...

Page 45: ...S Z87M PLUS 2 3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket ...

Page 46: ...lation Chapter 2 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 47: ...ASUS Z87M PLUS 2 5 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 48: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation ...

Page 49: ...ASUS Z87M PLUS 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection OR ...

Page 50: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR OR ...

Page 51: ... PLUS 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 7 Front I O Connector To install the system panel connector USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 0 To install USB 3 0 connector HDD_LE D ...

Page 52: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 53: ...initions Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port 6 HDMI port 2 Optical S PDIF Out port 7 DVI D port 3 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port 8 Intel USB 3 0 ports 3 4 support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost 4 Realtek LAN RJ 45 port 9 Intel USB 3 0 ports 5 6 support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger 5 USB 2 0 ports 7 and 8 10 Audio I O ports ...

Page 54: ...display under DOS Due to design of the Intel display architecture below are the following onboard graphics output and their maximum supported pixel clocks DVI port supports 165 MHz VGA port supports 180 MHz HDMI port supports 300 MHz LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connectio...

Page 55: ...ssis begins to flash 6 Wait until the power LED on your chassis goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section 3 11 1 ASUS Update in Chapter 3 Do not unplug portable disk power system or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing otherwise update will be interrupted In case of interruption please follow ...

Page 56: ...2 14 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers 2 2 3 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports ...

Page 57: ...ASUS Z87M PLUS 2 15 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 58: ...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 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick b...

Page 59: ...king 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 ...

Page 60: ...wn 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 u...

Page 61: ...ection 3 7 Boot menu for details 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 Displays the selected shortcut items 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 th...

Page 62: ...y 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 temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for spe...

Page 63: ...he 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 For the navigation key it is only available in English If you delete the default shortcuts they will still appear on your next system bootup General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a...

Page 64: ...m that you want 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 Favorite items Items with submenu options User managed items such as language and boot order Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date Last Modified button This bu...

Page 65: ... time language and security settings 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 2 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you s...

Page 66: ...s Enter 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 ...

Page 67: ...tems Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency X M P Allows your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio BCLK frequency and memor...

Page 68: ...memory module Configuration options Profile 1 Profile 2 CPU Core Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core or all cores Configuration options Auto Sync All Cores Per Core When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Auto the following item appears Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor Use the or...

Page 69: ...ns 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...

Page 70: ...me 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 Au...

Page 71: ...ration options Auto 1 63 DRAM IO L CHA_R0D0 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_R0D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration o...

Page 72: ...1 tRDWR_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 tRDWR_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 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 DIMM0 Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DI...

Page 73: ...ion options Standard Optimized Extreme Manual Adjustment DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme and Manual Adjustment The thermal conditions should be monitored This following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control item to Manual Adjustment Manual Adjustment Fast Allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or ...

Page 74: ...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 or 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 ove...

Page 75: ... 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 enhan...

Page 76: ... a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Adaptive Mode Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU core Use the or keys to adjust the v...

Page 77: ...to the uncore of the processor including its cache Increase the voltage when increasing Ring frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive Mode 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 or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1...

Page 78: ...e 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 By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU I...

Page 79: ...the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 735V to 1 500V with a 0 005V interval The system may need better cooling system for a more stable performance under high voltage settings 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 0 005...

Page 80: ... 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 ...

Page 81: ...hermal 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 Active Processor Cores All Allow...

Page 82: ...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 Configuration options Max Non Turbo performance Max Battery Turbo Performance Dynamic Storage Accelerator Disabled Allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Storage Accelerator fo...

Page 83: ... Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 Report CPU C7s Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system Configuration options Disabled CPU C7 CPU C...

Page 84: ...s Auto Gen1 Gen2 Intel Rapid Start Technology Disabled Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled 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 S4 mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled Entry After ...

Page 85: ...ory size Hybrid Hard Disk Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support Disabled Allow you to enable or disable the Intel Smart Connect Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 6 3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA d...

Page 86: ...es Aggressive LPM Support Auto This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to AHCI or RAID and allow you to enable the PCH to aggressively enter link power state Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto IDE Legacy Native Mode Selection Native This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to IDE Configuration options Native Legacy S M A R T Status Check En...

Page 87: ...t the primary display from iGPU and PCIE Graphics devices Configuration options Auto iGPU PCIE iGPU Memory Auto Allows you to set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5 0 used by the iGPU Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 96M 128M 448M 480M 512M Render Standby Auto Allows you to enable or disable Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle Configurat...

Page 88: ...Link ASPM Control Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link Configuration options Disabled L0s L1 L0sL1 PEG ASPM Disabled Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG device Configuration options Disabled Auto ASPM L0s ASPM L1 ASPM L0sL1 Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters Memory S...

Page 89: ...e 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 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 Enable...

Page 90: ...sabled Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled 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 ...

Page 91: ... the HD Audio Controller item 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...

Page 92: ...LAN Controller item to Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration This item functions only if there is a serial port COM connector on the motherboard Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enabl...

Page 93: ...the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Ctrl Esc Sets the Ctrl Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Realtek LAN de...

Page 94: ...ws user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled ...

Page 95: ...ted temperature CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Chassis Fan 1 2 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis 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 VCCIN Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage ...

Page 96: ...nual Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the and 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 and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature...

Page 97: ...ppear only when you set the Chassis1 2 Fan Profile items to Manual Chassis1 2 Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC Chassis1 2 Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and 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 wil...

Page 98: ...d Enabled Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed The following four items appear only when you set 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 ...

Page 99: ...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 Boot Logo Display Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen boot logo display during POST Disabled Disables the full screen boot logo display during POST The following items appear on...

Page 100: ...er compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to Enabled Bo...

Page 101: ... keys Platform key PK Key exchange Key KEK Signature database db and Revoked Signatures dbx When the default Secure boot keys are loaded all the Secure boot keys state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode The settings are applied after reboot 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 ...

Page 102: ... device The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DB Management The db Authorized Signature database lists the signers or images of UEFI applications operating system loaders and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system Deleting the db file may cause boot failure Co...

Page 103: ...oaders drivers and applications Yes Load the default dbx Enabled Load from a USB storage device The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in t...

Page 104: ...ter to display the submenu 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen For more details 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 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created ...

Page 105: ...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 Enter 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 same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version 3 9 3 ASUS SP...

Page 106: ...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 F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit 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 confirmatio...

Page 107: ...in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS fil...

Page 108: ...S using this utility Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from Internet and then click Next 2 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic If you want to enable the BIOS downgrade function tick Enable BIOS downgrade 3 Select the BIOS version that you want to download Click Next ...

Page 109: ...ect Update BIOS from file and then click Next 2 Locate the BIOS file and click Next 4 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo which is the image appearing on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process ...

Page 110: ...ry by models Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration 3 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process ...

Page 111: ... 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 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 arr...

Page 112: ...a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file 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 t...

Page 113: ... save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format 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...

Page 114: ...s below 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 confirm BIOS update Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D D bupdater pc g ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2012 12 22 Current ROM Update ROM A Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down H...

Page 115: ...ilure For BIOS Updater version 1 30 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 y...

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Page 117: ...he 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 device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to use the ...

Page 118: ...bat Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files To read about your motherboard s utility guide 1 Click Manual tab ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models 2 From the Manual folder open the folder of the software manual that you wish to read 3 Some software manuals are pr...

Page 119: ...DVD to the optical drive The Specials tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature 2 Click Utilities tab ASUS AI Suite 3 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 4 After the AI Suite 3 is installed restart your computer Using AI Suite 3 You can launch the AI Suite 3 for the following Windows operating systems For Windows 7 click on the notification area For W...

Page 120: ...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 System Information USB Charger USB BIOS Flashback Wizard Network iControl ASUS Update DIP4 USB 3 0 Boost ...

Page 121: ...the USB 3 0 port 2 From the USB 3 0 Boost screen click to select a USB device 3 To enable UASP on your USB device click UASP To revert to its normal transfer rate click Normal 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 Click...

Page 122: ... BIOS download schedule 2 Click Apply to save the BIOS download schedule Click Cancel to cancel the download schedule Downloading the updated BIOS 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 2 1 Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details Current BIOS information Set ...

Page 123: ...k screen click Check for New BIOS Update to check for the latest BIOS version Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version 2 After the utility detects a new BIOS click from the Save to field select the USB flash drive then click Download 3 After the download is complete click OK ...

Page 124: ...f the screen then click Network iControl on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar 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 enable the network program as the highest priority Click to select a profile Click to apply the changes made Quick Connection screen Click to select Connecti...

Page 125: ... of your network programs to avoid network congestions Click to save the profile settings or rename the profile Select a program from this list and click to add to your network profile Click to select a network profile Click to set the program as High Normal or Low priority ...

Page 126: ...click USB Charger on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar USB Charger screen Click to detect the connected USB device Click to discard the settings Click to apply the settings Click to fast charge your USB device Indicates that the connected USB device is in charging mode Click to stop charging your USB device Click to select the type of USB device that you wish to charge when the system is off Ensure to ...

Page 127: ...op 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 s information Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen click SPD tab to v...

Page 128: ... AI Suite 3 main menu bar Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com and save it for later use Update BIOS from ...

Page 129: ...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 Configuration opt...

Page 130: ...he BIOS to your system Using DirectBIOS button This button allows you to restart your system and enters directly to BIOS Setup without having to press the DEL key during POST Using the DirectBIOS function may result to data loss We recommend to save your data before clicking this button To use DirectBIOS 1 From the ASUS Boot Setting screen click DirectBIOS 2 On the confirmation message click OK to...

Page 131: ... want to turn off Fast Boot function click Disabled 3 On the confirmation message click Yes to apply the setting Using Next boot after AC power loss This setting allows you to boot your system in Fast Boot or Normal Boot under Next boot after AC power loss To use Fast Boot under AC power loss 1 Click Advanced Setup to show the boot setup settings 2 In Fast Boot click Enabled 3 In Next boot after A...

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Page 133: ... 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 str...

Page 134: ...s 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 SATA Configuration and then press Enter 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Ref...

Page 135: ...screen The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS 3L...

Page 136: ... SELECT DISKS screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Create volume Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Volume0 SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial Size ...

Page 137: ...D 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB 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 Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter The following warnin...

Page 138: ...The following warning message appears 3 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION DELETE VOLUME MENU HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING Select ES...

Page 139: ...nnector 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 2 Press Del during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility 3 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive 5 Save changes and exit BIO...

Page 140: ...void 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 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the nam...

Page 141: ...tem to run smoothly for the Intel 2013 Desktop Responsiveness Technologies your system must meet the following requirements CPU 4th generation Intel Core processor family OS Windows 7 Windows 8 operating systems SSD One dedicated SSD Solid State Disk to support Intel Smart Response and Intel Rapid Start Technology Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size partiti...

Page 142: ...GB Separate 20GB and 4GB partition SSD size 24GB Separate 20GB and 8GB partition SSD size 28GB Use the SSD only for the Intel Rapid Start and Intel Rapid Smart Response Technologies DO NOT create a RAID set on the SSD Due to OS behavior Intel Rapid Start Technology only works properly with system memory RAM over 4GB under 32 bit Windows 7 OS Intel 2013 Desktop Responsiveness Technologies is suppor...

Page 143: ... Refer to section SATA Configuration of your user manual for more details Installing Intel Smart Response Technology To install Intel Smart Response Technology 1 Place the support DVD to the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the installation wizard 2 Click Drivers tab then click Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver software 3 Follow the onscreen i...

Page 144: ...anual for more details Ensure to restart your system after you enable or disable the Intel Smart Response Technology for the changes to take effect The maximum caching size that you can set on the SSD is 64GB If your SSD is more than 64GB the available space left can still be recognized by the system for normal storage 4 In the Accelerate Disk or Volume window you can do any of the following a Sel...

Page 145: ...anagement window 3 Select the SSD that you want to partition 6 2 Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology allows you to quickly resume your computer from hibernate or sleep mode It reduces the amount of data transferred to SSD resulting in a faster or improved resume or wake up time Ensure that you enable the Intel Rapid Start Technology in BIOS before using the Intel Rapid Start ...

Page 146: ...memory value of 18 6GB minimum cache size in Intel Smart Response to allow enough capacity for the Intel Rapid Start partition 6 Key in the required partition size then click Shrink The partition size must be equal to the size of your system memory DRAM size 5 If your SSD is not initialized a Right click the disk that you to partition then select Initialize b Right click the unallocated volume the...

Page 147: ...Prompt b For Windows 8 right click to launch All Apps bar click All Apps icon then click Command Prompt 9 At the command prompt C key in diskpart then press Enter 10 From the DiskPart prompt key in list disk then press Enter To select a disk with unallocated volume key in select disk and the disk number then press Enter 11 Key in create partition primary then press Enter 12 After creating a primar...

Page 148: ...el Rapid Start Technology 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 4 After the installation is completed tick Yes I want to restart this computer now then click Finish Intel Rapid Start Technology The Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology and set a time frame to utilize the Intel Rapid Start Technology once the syst...

Page 149: ...l Battery field this function only applies to notebooks This function activates the notebook s battery saving mode c In Timer field click On to enable the timer then move the slider to the desired time to activate Intel Rapid Storage Technology 3 Click Save Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager Using the Intel Rapid Start Technology To use Intel Rapid Start Technology 1 On the task bar click to sho...

Page 150: ...the Start Screen to launch All Apps bar click All Apps icon then click Command Prompt 2 At the command prompt C key in diskpart then press Enter 3 From the DiskPart prompt key in list disk then press Enter 4 To select the disk SSD where the Intel Rapid Start Technology is installed key in select disk and the disk number then press Enter 5 Key in list partition then press Enter To select the partit...

Page 151: ...icon then right click Computer Manage 8 On the left side pane of the Computer Management window click Disk Management 9 Right click the shrinked new volume then click Extend Volume 10 When the Extend Volume Wizard appears click Next 11 Click Next after selecting the default disk 12 After the Extend volume setup is completed click Finish to recover the Intel Rapid Start Technology partition 13 Rest...

Page 152: ...duce power consumption Intel Smart Connect Technology supports Windows Live Mail Microsoft Outlook and Seesmic applications Ensure to enable Intel Rapid Smart Connect Technology in BIOS before installing Intel Smart Connect Technology To do this from the BIOS go to Advanced Mode Advanced PCH Configuration Intel R Smart Connect Technology then set ISCT Support to Enabled 5 In Custom Setup select al...

Page 153: ...t Technology 1 On the task bar click to show hidden icons then click Smart Connect Technology icon 2 When the configuration wizard appears click Next to begin the configuration 3 Click Enable if you want your computer to wake up from sleep mode when updating active applications then click Next 4 Slide the bar to set an update frequency then click Next 5 Set the extended power settings period then ...

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Page 155: ...bar click All Apps icon then click Intel Smart Connect Technology 2 In the Basic tab click Enable Always Updated When enabled the Advanced tab is available for advanced function settings Tick to enable or disable application data updates Move the slider to adjust the waking up time period for Internet data update Click to configure the basic settings Click to set extended power savings time Click ...

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Page 157: ... unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See Chapter 1 for details We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the AMD Game website http game amd com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list 7 2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work properly you have to uninstall all existing gr...

Page 158: ... 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure tha...

Page 159: ... Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com 7 5 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireX feature through the AMD VISION Engine Control Center in Windows environment Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To...

Page 160: ...g Dual CrossFireX technology 1 In the AMD VISION Engine Control Center window click Performance AMD CrossFireXTM 2 Select Enable CrossFireXTM 3 Select a GPU combination from the drop down list 4 Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made 2 3 4 ...

Page 161: ...t different 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 t...

Page 162: ...ipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out ...

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