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Z87H3-A2X EXTREME (GOLDEN) USER MANUAL

iii

Chapter 8
Trouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.

page 91

Chapter 7

page 85

Intel

®

 Rapid Storage Technology

RAID Configuration

Describes Intel

®

 

Rapid

Storage Technology RAID
Configuration.

The manual consists of the following:

Describes features of the
motherboard.

page 1

Describes installation of
motherboard components.

page 9

page 31

page 71

Installing the Motherboard

Introducing the Motherboard

Provides information on us-
ing the BIOS Setup Utility.

Describes the motherboard
software.

About the Manual

Chapter 4

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3
Using BIOS

Using the Motherboard Software

Describes the ATI
Crossfire

TM

 Technology

page 77

Chapter 5
ATI Crossfire

TM

 Technology Support

Provides information about
SATA RAID Setup

Chapter 6
NVIDIA

®

 Hybrid SLI

®

 Technology

Support

page 81

Summary of Contents for Z87H3-A2X EXTREME GOLDEN

Page 1: ...ipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful...

Page 2: ...eil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information techno...

Page 3: ...ard page 1 Describes installation of motherboard components page 9 page 31 page 71 Installing the Motherboard IntroducingtheMotherboard Provides information on us ing the BIOS Setup Utility Describes...

Page 4: ...Z87H3 A2X EXTREME GOLDEN USER MANUAL iv Memo...

Page 5: ...d Drive 24 Connecting Case Components 25 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction 1 PakageContents 1 Specifications 2 Motherboard Components 4 I OPorts 6 Chap...

Page 6: ...echnology Support 77 Requirements 77 Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards 77 The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box 79 To Enable CrossFireTM 79 Chapter 8 91 Trouble Shooting 91 Startupproblemsdurin...

Page 7: ...ur USB 2 0 ports at the rear panel and two USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports and six USB 3 0 ports four USB 3 0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3 0 header supports additional t...

Page 8: ...ireless LAN Dongle 1 x Blue Tooth Dongle 4 x USB 2 0 ports 2 x eSATA connectors 1 x CLR_CMOS button 1 x display port DP 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3 0 ports support EZ charger function 2 x RJ45 LAN connect...

Page 9: ...uired 2 Free bundle software including ECS DVD Cyberlink Norton Muzee Sound Blaster Cinema 1 x 24 pin ATX Power supply connector 1 x 8 pin ATX Power supply connector 1 x 4 pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 4...

Page 10: ...Chapter 1 Z87H3 A2X EXTREME GOLDEN USER MANUAL 4 Motherboard Components...

Page 11: ...S set button 12 80P_SW 80P switch button 13 QUICK_OC Quick OC button 14 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 15 RST_BTN Reset switch 16 PWR_BTN Power on switch 17 USB3F_1 Front panel USB 3 0 header 1...

Page 12: ...audio jack to connect audio devices The C port is for stereo line in signal while the E port is for microphone in signal This motherboard supports audio devices that correspond to the A B and D port...

Page 13: ...UICK_OC Your computer will process the fast OoverClocking automatically after pressing this button EZ Enter BIOS BIOS_SET Under OS or DOS after pressing this button your computer will directly enter t...

Page 14: ...Chapter 1 Z87H3 A2X EXTREME GOLDEN USER MANUAL 8 Memo...

Page 15: ...oles in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboa...

Page 16: ...e system Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not over clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Pre...

Page 17: ...package IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab Then the cover will flick automatic...

Page 18: ...e motherboard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components To achieve better airflow ra...

Page 19: ...ot touch the components or metal parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules You must install at least one module in any of the four slots Total memory capacity is 32 GB A Push the...

Page 20: ...lated 1 DIMM Populated 2 DIMMs Populated Populated 3 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated 3 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Due to Intel CPU spec def...

Page 21: ...ly compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3 0 Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manuall...

Page 22: ...ed in the slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapters you have to install drivers and softwar...

Page 23: ..._USB1 2 2 CASE 7 COM 3 ME_UNLOCK 8 SPDIFO 4 SATA3_1 7 9 F_AUDIO 5 USB3F_1 This connector allows user to measure the voltage easily 1 EZM1 Easy Measure Point Connector 2 4 5 Connecting Optional Devices...

Page 24: ...N USER MANUAL 3 ME_UNLOCK ME Unlock Header 2 CASE Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection sw...

Page 25: ...assignment may cause damage or system hang up This Motherboard implements one USB 3 0 header supporting two extra front USB 3 0 ports which delivers 5Gb s transfer rate 5 USB3F_1 Front Panel USB 3 0...

Page 26: ...the motherboard 6 F_USB1 2 Front Panel USB 2 0 Headers F_USB1 supports EZ Charger Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above A different pin assignment may caus...

Page 27: ...er Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system 8 SPDIFO SPDIF Out Header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO Sony Philips Digital Interfac...

Page 28: ...t For reference only AC 97 Audio Configuration To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented mic...

Page 29: ...7H3 A2X EXTREME GOLDEN USER MANUAL If you use AC 97 Front Panel please don t tick off Using Front Jack Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect For...

Page 30: ...Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SA...

Page 31: ...r you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following 2 4 7 Connecting Case Components No Components No Components 1 CPU_FAN 5 SYS...

Page 32: ...FANConnector PWR_FAN Power Cooling FAN Connector Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connec...

Page 33: ...s please note that when installing 24 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX_POWER match perfectly Connecting 24 pin power cable 24 pin power cable 2 6 ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Conne...

Page 34: ...ng 4 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly Connecting 4 pin power cable 4 pin power cable The ATX12 power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When install...

Page 35: ...ting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary con tact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST...

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Page 37: ...options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we rec ommend that you read t...

Page 38: ...execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa tion Some options marked with an icon lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option Use the c...

Page 39: ...his manual The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS Please visit the manufacture s website for updated manual 2 In this Gui BIOS you can...

Page 40: ...ty System Language English This item is used to set system language This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time Choosethesystemdefault language Mai...

Page 41: ...oot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit LAN Configuration PC Healt...

Page 42: ...le or disable Onboard LAN 1 2 controller Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Ite...

Page 43: ...oot Security Exit CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled Smart Fan Mode Normal Smart Fan start PWM value 180 Smart Fan start PWM TEMP DTS 70 DeltaT 3 Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unit CPU Fan Full Sp...

Page 44: ...the smart fan This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan DeltaT 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart...

Page 45: ...I line in other words an incoming call on the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Power LED Type Dual Color LED This item shows the type of the Power LED Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot...

Page 46: ...igure the PCI Express 16X speed Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 Gene...

Page 47: ...I S3 Suspend to RAM Sleep State default Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item...

Page 48: ...Right Click Exit Enabled for Windows XP and linux OS optimized for Hyper Threading Technology and Disabled for other OS OS not optimized for Hyper Threading Technology When Disabled only one thread pe...

Page 49: ...or Pool Technology LakeTiny Feature Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the LakeTiny for C state configuration CPU C6 Report Enabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to...

Page 50: ...Mode Use this item to select external SATA port5 port6 mode Determines how SATA controller s operate Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Cl...

Page 51: ...t Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 Genera...

Page 52: ...he following screen Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save E...

Page 53: ...item to enable or disable the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Enable or disable Intel R Rapid StartTechnology Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select...

Page 54: ...Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Enable Disable ISCT Support ISCT Suppor...

Page 55: ...This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi Monitor System Agent SA Parameters Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select...

Page 56: ...Chapter 3 Z87H3 A2X EXTREME GOLDEN USER MANUAL 50 Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page CPU SA Audio Device Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU SA Audio device...

Page 57: ...ology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to i...

Page 58: ...t to install e g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 and double click it Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Selec...

Page 59: ...g additional changes Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Disconnect this display Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 8 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Contro...

Page 60: ...smaller What display settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must selectApply before making additional changes 3 4 3 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Ite...

Page 61: ...se is opened up and the item below indicates the current status of the case Chassis Opened No This item indicates whether the case has been opened Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Main Adv...

Page 62: ...ced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Enabl...

Page 63: ...figuration Spread Spectrum Enabled Intel R Core TM i7 4770K CPU 3 50GHz Processor Speed 3700 MHz Memory Frequency 1333 MHz Total Memory 2048 MB DDR3 Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit No...

Page 64: ...bo Boost Technology will use this power limit during the long duration power limit time window Power Limit 1 Time Second 8 This item allows you to set the power limit 1 time Power Limit 2 Switch Enabl...

Page 65: ...l Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Graphics Core Ratio Limit Intel Graphics Configuration Graphics Core Ratio Limit 25 Graphics Core Ratio Limit 25 This i...

Page 66: ...ious Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit MemoryInformation Memory RC Version 1 4 0 3 Memory Frequency 1333 MHz Total Memory 4096 MB DDR3 Memory Profiles Automatic Memory Freq...

Page 67: ...n and idle counter BIOS Refresh 2x Support Disabled Memory RC Version 1 4 0 3 This item shows the information of the memory RC version Memory Frequency 1333 MHz This item shows the information of the...

Page 68: ...his item allows you to enable or disable the memory remap above 4G Memory Thermal Management Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the memory thermal management DDR PowerDown and idle coun...

Page 69: ...lx RING Cache Ratio 39 RING CacheAdaptive Voltage Target mV 0 RING Cache Voltage Mode Adaptive RING Cache Voltage Offset mV 0 Offset Prefix SVID Control Enable Enabled SVID Override Voltage Target mV...

Page 70: ...s abled it will not be changed until CPU powers down SVID Override Voltage Target mV 0 This item allows you to adjust the SVID override voltage target up to 2500mV FIVR Faults Enable Enabled This item...

Page 71: ...lts F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Select Profile to configure Select Profile Use this item to select the profile to configure Press Esc to return to the M I B X Menu page Profile Configuration Scr...

Page 72: ...Interference generated by the system When end users encounter failure after attempting over clocking please take the following steps to recover from it 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press and hold the P...

Page 73: ...BootOption 3 USB Floppy BootOption 4 USB CD DVD BootOption 5 USB Hard Disk BootOption 6 USB Flash BootOption 7 Network Boot Configuration This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration Oper...

Page 74: ...tor Password Platform Mode Setup SecureBoot Disabled SecureBoot Disabled Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install Administrator Password Status Not Install This item...

Page 75: ...m to select the boot device Save Options This item enables you to save the options that you have made Save Changes This item enables you to save the changes that you have made Discard Changes This ite...

Page 76: ...table device 5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup pag...

Page 77: ...path for all software and drivers available on the disk Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click Exit button to close the Auto Setup window Browse CD Click the Setup butt...

Page 78: ...to install the items 4 Click Next to run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confi...

Page 79: ...S Utility Software Intelligent EZ Utility ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O S which makes your computing more easily and conveniently If the driver you want to in...

Page 80: ...me and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers eSF eSF Smart Fan utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan s...

Page 81: ...cking tool that provides user friendly windows operation interface for novices and over clockers Combining with ECS MIB X technology eOC challenges the undiscovered over clocking capability than ever...

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Page 83: ...nfiguration 2 You would need one CrossfireXTM bridge cable 3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireXTM technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www ati c...

Page 84: ...ower source from the power supply to the graphics cards 2 Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFireXTM ready graphics card installed on the PCIEX16 slot Monitor Cable B For 3 way configura...

Page 85: ...LDEN USER MANUAL Chapter 5 The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box To enable CrossFireXTM Install AMD graphic card driver Enter the CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box check the Enable CrossFireXTM...

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Page 87: ...ree identical SLI ready graphic cards are needed for the setup of 2 way SLI configuration 2 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI tech nology 3 Make sure that your power sup...

Page 88: ...to the SLI Ready graphics card installed on the PCIE16X slot Once the new NVIDIA SLI certified components have been installed in the system they will be recognized by the operating system upon Window...

Page 89: ...e system message to open the following window Description All NVIDIA GPUs work together with SLI technology to increase the rendering performance of your 3D applications Typical usage scenarios Playin...

Page 90: ...er 6 2 Select the checkbox Enable SLI technology and then click Apply You now have an NVIDIA SLI enabled PC You can also access these settings by opening the NVIDIA Control Panel right click on deskto...

Page 91: ...ogy RAID driver Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set Prepare the following items Determines how SATA controller s operate Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change O...

Page 92: ...orage Technology RAID BIOS menu 3 Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items 3 Enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option to set up your RAID configuration 4 Create a...

Page 93: ...hen press Enter 3 Key in the RAID volume capacity Use the up down arrow to choose the Capacity The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected disks Entering a lower capacity allow...

Page 94: ...RAID 0 you need to set the 2nd Boot Device item in the BIOS to Intel Volume0 See section Advanced Setup for details 4 When done press Enter to confirm the creation of the RAID set A dialogue box appea...

Page 95: ...RAID BIOS menu highlight Delete RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press Enter 2 Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete Press the Del key to delete the set 3 A dialogue...

Page 96: ...ill however lose all data and previous RAID configurations To reset disks to Non RAID 1 In the main Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu highlight Reset Disks to Non RAID using the up down ar...

Page 97: ...e CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from s...

Page 98: ...er or replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place...

Page 99: ...o r p t o n y r o m e m M M I D e r u l i a f y r o m e m r o d e t r e s n i s p e e b t r o h s 8 d n a p e e b g n o l 1 f I d e t c e t e d t o n A G V s e Y s e Y n e e r c s T S O P t a t l a H...

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Page 101: ...F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 12 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 13 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 14...

Page 102: ...lization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed 5A...

Page 103: ...North Bridge module specific 6E North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 6F North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 70 South Bridge DXE initialization is start...

Page 104: ...C0 CF OEM BDS initialization codes D0 CPU initialization error D1 North Bridge initialization error D2 South Bridge initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI...

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