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Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]

When set to

[Enabled]

a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by

Vanderpool Technology.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Allows you to enable the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

Allows you to enable 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 the Dynamic Storage Accelerator for C state configuration.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU Power Management Configuration

This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows your system to adjust the processor’s voltage and cores frequency, resulting in

decreased power consumption and heat production.

[Disabled]

The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled]

The system controls the CPU speed.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to automatically set the processor cores to run faster than the base

frequency when operating below power, current and temperature specification limit.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C States

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to

[Enabled]

Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]

Allows your processor to reduce power when the system is in idle mode.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C3 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Содержание SABERTOOTH Z87

Страница 1: ...Motherboard SABERTOOTH Z87 ...

Страница 2: ...tive 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 is ...

Страница 3: ... 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 7 1 2 1 Before you proceed 1 7 1 2 2 Motherboard layout 1 8 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 10 1 2 4 System memory 1 11 1 2 5 Expansion slots 1 20 1 2 6 Onboard buttons 1 22 1 2 7 Jumpers 1 24 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs 1 25 1 2 9 Internal connectors 1 26 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...

Страница 4: ... Configuration 3 28 3 6 3 SATA Configuration 3 30 3 6 4 System Agent Configuration 3 31 3 6 5 USB Configuration 3 33 3 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration 3 34 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 35 3 6 8 APM 3 37 3 6 9 Network Stack 3 38 3 7 Monitor menu 3 39 3 8 Boot menu 3 43 3 9 Tools menu 3 49 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 49 3 9 2 ASUS O C Profile 3 49 3 9 3 ASUS SPD Information 3 50 3 10 Ex...

Страница 5: ...USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4 22 4 3 8 USB Charger 4 24 4 3 9 System Information 4 25 4 3 10 Audio configurations 4 26 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations 5 1 5 1 1 RAID definitions 5 1 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5 2 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5 2 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation ...

Страница 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...

Страница 7: ...e system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional info...

Страница 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...

Страница 9: ...at x4 mode compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices 3 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots The PCIe 2 0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 2 0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2 0 x1_2 slot and PCIe 2 0 x1_3 slot The PCIe 2 0 x16 slot default setting is x1 mode The PCIe 2 0 x1_1 slot shares bandwidth with eSATA 6 0 Gb s ports The eSATA 6 0 Gb s ports default settings are enabled VGA Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Grap...

Страница 10: ...audio layer content protection Supports jack detection multi streaming and front panel jack retasking Optical S PDIF out ports at rear I O USB Intel Z87 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3 0 Boost 6 x USB 3 0 ports 2 ports at mid board 4 ports at rear panel Intel Z87 Express Chipset 8 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at mid board 4 ports at rear panel Exclusive TUF Features Ultimate COOL Thermal Soluti...

Страница 11: ...k button 2 x eSATA 6 0 Gb s ports 1 x LAN RJ45 port 4 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 channel Audio I O ports Internal I O connectors 1 x 19 pin USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports moss green 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 6 x brown 2 x beige 1 x 4 pin CPU Fan connector ...

Страница 12: ...OS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 My Favorites Quick Note Last Modified Log F12 PrintScreen function F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 2 7 WOL by PME PXE Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm SABERTOOTH Z87 spe...

Страница 13: ...filter 1 x 40mm I O assistant fan lid 1 x Connector cap set LAN cap HDMI cap DVI cap DP cap Front USB 3 0 cap 3 x Thermistor cables 3M 7 x SATA connector caps 2 x eSATA connector caps 8 x Back I O USB 3 0 2 0 connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2 0 connector caps 6 x Audio connector caps 1 x Adhesive foam for 35mm assistant fan Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items If ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 15: ...supports up to six USB 3 0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2 0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel integrated graphics performance PCI Express 3 0 PCI Express 3 0 PCIe 3 0 is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2 0 It provides an optimal graphics performance unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete...

Страница 16: ... it provides your computer a faster wake up response time while still keeping the energy use low Complete USB 3 0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3 0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution of speed up to ten times faster than USB 2 0 Extra SATA 6 0 Gb s Support The Intel...

Страница 17: ... the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place It reinforces the motherboard s PCB to support the Thermal Armor CPU VGA card additional expansion cards and other peripherals It also makes the motherboard easier to handle and helps protect your hands Dust Defender Dust Defender provides rear I O filter and special shields that help reduce dust build up on critical points within slots and connector...

Страница 18: ...al Presence Detect information detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Design enhances your DIY experience All of Q Slot and Q Shield design speed up and simplify the DIY process 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 motherboar...

Страница 19: ...for compatible USB 3 0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction USB Charger With a dedicated onboard controller quick charge all your smart devices such as smartphones tablets and more all up to three times faster even when the system is powered off in sleep or hibernation mode USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle free updating solution for your ultimate convenience I...

Страница 20: ...3D animation experience HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface HDMI is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to 4K 2K resolution visuals through a single cable Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu ray discs HDMI provides you with the highest quality home theater experience ErP Ready The motherboard is Europea...

Страница 21: ...ching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 2 1...

Страница 22: ... Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1 2 9 Internal connectors and 2 3 1 Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 2 2 Motherboard layout ...

Страница 23: ...1 27 7 Intel Z87 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 brown 1 26 8 ASMedia Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E12 beige 1 27 9 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT 1 34 10 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 33 11 DirectKey button 1 23 12 Thermal sensor connectors T_SENSOR1 T_SENSOR2 T_SENSOR3 1 31 13 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 1 29 14 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM ...

Страница 24: ...chase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Me...

Страница 25: ...y configurations 1 2 4 System 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 ...

Страница 26: ...tails refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the de...

Страница 27: ... 10 12 12 31 1 65 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R 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...

Страница 28: ...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 KHX21C11T3FK8 64X XMP 64GB 8x8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 OCZ OCZ3XTEP2133C9LV4GK 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 65 Patriot PV316G213C1K XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 11 11 11 30 1 5 Patriot PVV34G2133C9K XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 66 Patriot PXD38G2133C11K XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 P...

Страница 29: ... 10 9 28 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 8GBFLD XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 6 G SKILL F3 1866C9Q 32GXM 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...

Страница 30: ...8 8 8 24 1 65 Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0 16F M XMP 4GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 5 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 I16 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 I16 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 Elixir M2X2G64CB88G7N DG XMP 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN DG 9 9 9 28 Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5N DG XMP 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80GN DG 9 9 9 28 Elixir M2X8G64CB8HB5N DG XMP 8GB DS Elixir N2CB4G80BN DG 9 9 9 28 1 5 G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2...

Страница 31: ...4GBLTU160V02 XMP 4GB DS S POWER 20YT5NG 9 9 9 24 1 5 Team TXD34096M1600HC9 D XMP 4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G83BFRH9A 9 9 9 24 1 5 Transcend JM1600KLH 8G 626633 8GB DS Transcend TK963EBF3 Transcend TS1GLK64V6H 620945 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B DDR3 1600 MHz capability DDR3 1333 MHz capability continued on the next page Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional...

Страница 32: ...C8FNLBF GXX 12A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S 4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE DJ F 9 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H 4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG GN F 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H 8G 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EASE DJ F 9 9 9 24 1 5 KINGSTON KVR13N9S8H 4 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG GN F 1 5 KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGT...

Страница 33: ... 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 dark brown slots and beige slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs ...

Страница 34: ...ord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe 2 0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16_1 slot 3 PCIe 2 0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16_2 slot 5 PCIe 2 0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 2 0 x16_3 slot ...

Страница 35: ...s sharing mode PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x1_3 eSATA 6Gb s x1 mode x1 x1 x1 x1 Disabled x4 mode x4 Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled eSATA mode x1 N A x1 x1 Enabled A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared PCIe x16_2 shared PCIe x16_3 shared PCIe x1_1 shared PCIe x1_2 shared PCIe x1_3 shared SMBUS Controller shared Intel SATA Controller shared Intel LAN shared USB 2 0 mid board shared USB 2 0 ...

Страница 36: ... for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lig...

Страница 37: ... also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during boot up When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button your system will shut down Press the DirectKey button again or the Power on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly Turn off your system using the power on button to allow your system to go through POST without entering the BIOS when you r...

Страница 38: ...mputer 4 Hold down the Delete key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure 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 ...

Страница 39: ...ound the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved 2 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED The green LED 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 sho...

Страница 40: ...sk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z87 chipset These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 6 3 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section...

Страница 41: ...nnector 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 connectors a...

Страница 42: ...or 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The S PDIF module is purchased separately ...

Страница 43: ...r USB to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 5 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification tha...

Страница 44: ...ect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power The CPU_FAN CHA_FAN and ASST_FAN connectors support the TUF The...

Страница 45: ...this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition or an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD or AC97 8 Thermal Sensor connectors 2 pin T_SENSOR1 T_SENSOR2 T_SENSOR3 These connectors are for the thermistor cables that monitor the temperature of the devices and the c...

Страница 46: ... or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for de...

Страница 47: ...g speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Pressing the power swit...

Страница 48: ...ty protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity 12 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT This connector is for the chassis mounted button that supports the DirectKey function Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature Refer to the technic...

Страница 49: ...s section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models 1 Install the ASUS Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel 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 ...

Страница 50: ...2 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 3 Place nine 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 ...

Страница 51: ...SABERTOOTH Z87 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 LGA155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket ...

Страница 52: ...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 ...

Страница 53: ...ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2 5 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Страница 54: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation ...

Страница 55: ...ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection OR OR ...

Страница 56: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR OR ...

Страница 57: ... 1 7 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector IDE LED POWER SW RESET SW HDD LED HDD LED PWR Reset Ground Ground 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 ...

Страница 58: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Страница 59: ...ng the existing BIOS or operating system Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds and the BIOS is updated automatically To use USB BIOS Flashback 1 Place the bundled support DVD to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 2 Insert the USB storage device t...

Страница 60: ...or LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions Rear panel connectors 1 USB 2 0 ports 7 10 6 External SATA 6 0 Gb s ports 2 USB 3 0 ports 5 6 7 DisplayPort 3 Optical S PDIF Out port 8 HDMI port 4 LAN RJ 45 port 9 USB 3 0 ports 1 2 support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger 5 USB BIOS Flashback button 10 Audio I O ports ...

Страница 61: ...D indications ACT LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange Blinking Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange Blinking then steady Ready to wake up from S5 mode Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Bl...

Страница 62: ...2 14 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 63: ...ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2 15 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 64: ...plying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests POST W...

Страница 65: ...cted One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7 At power on hold down the Delete key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 2 5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Press the power switch for more than f...

Страница 66: ...2 18 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 ...

Страница 67: ... 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 q An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup q You have ...

Страница 68: ... the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode screen 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation key...

Страница 69: ...tion 3 8 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 Selects the Advanced mode functions 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 B...

Страница 70: ...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...

Страница 71: ...ms on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings If you delete all shortcut items from the F3 Shortcut list the default shortcut items will reappear after your next startup General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief des...

Страница 72: ...ites To add frequently used BIOS items to My Favorites 1 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add When using a mouse hover the pointer to the item 2 Press 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 C...

Страница 73: ...uage 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 7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Insta...

Страница 74: ...urrent password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Inst...

Страница 75: ...anging a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure the overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunct...

Страница 76: ...enhance the system performance Use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 80 0MHz to 300 0MHz The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to X M P eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to select the X M P mode supported by your memory module Configuration options Profile 1 Profile 2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled Enabled Default set to Enabled for maximum ...

Страница 77: ...PU installed Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor Use the or keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled CPU bus speed DRAM speed...

Страница 78: ...ptions Auto 1 63 DRAM COMMAND Mode Auto Configuration options Auto 1 3 Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 511 DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Configuration options Auto 1 65535 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 16 DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 OC Tuner As...

Страница 79: ...guration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_R0D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM IO L CHA_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 opt...

Страница 80: ...Auto 1 15 tRDRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 tWRRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tWRWR_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRWR_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 Dec_WRD Configuration options Auto 0 1 tRDWR Auto Configuration options Aut...

Страница 81: ...on could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 0 to 100 The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Voltage Frequency Auto Frequency switching affects the VRM tra...

Страница 82: ...red The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to Manual Adjustment Manual Adjustment Fast Allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of eve...

Страница 83: ...you to set a fixed DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability Use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval DRAM Power Phase Control Auto Auto Allows you to set the Auto mode Optimized Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Allows you to set the full phase mode C...

Страница 84: ...23 875 with a 0 125 interval CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode Auto Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator Decrease to help consume less power or increase to help voltage stability When this item is set to or the Frequency Tuning Offset appears and allows you to set its value from 0 to 6 CPU Internal Power Fault Control Therm...

Страница 85: ...nds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold Configuration options Auto 100 87 5 75 0 62 5 50 0 37 5 25 0 12 5 0 12 5 25 0 37 5 50 0 62 5 75 0 87 5 100 Power Fast Ramp Response Auto Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the voltage regulator during the load transient Configuration options Auto 0 00 1 50 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Sav...

Страница 86: ...ore Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval CPU Cache Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of the processor including its cache Increase the voltage when ...

Страница 87: ...al The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Graphics Voltage Offset By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval The follow...

Страница 88: ...ive value CPU Digital I O Voltage Offset Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the digital portion of the I O on the processor By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval SVID Support Auto ...

Страница 89: ...ltage VCCIO Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings The system may need better cooling system for a more stable performance under high voltage settings VTTDDR Voltage Auto Allows you to set the termination voltage for the system memory You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 6000V to 1 0000V with a...

Страница 90: ...lues range from 0 1V to 1 9V with a 0 00625V interval Clock Crossing Voltage Auto Allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 1V to 1 9V with a 0 00625V interval CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances...

Страница 91: ...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 ...

Страница 92: ...monitor function Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to be enabled in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled When set to Enabled this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled XD can prevent certain c...

Страница 93: ...ptions Enabled Disabled CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows your system to adjust the processor s voltage and cores frequency resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enable...

Страница 94: ...7 state Configuration options Short Long Package C State Support Auto Allows you to set the a C state according to the following configuration options Auto Enabled C0 C1 C2 C3 C6 CPU C7 CPU C7s 3 6 2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration Allows you to configure the PCI Express slots DMI Link ASPM Control Auto Allows you to control the ASPM Active State Power Management on both Northbridge si...

Страница 95: ...stem 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 size is enough at S3...

Страница 96: ...use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID S...

Страница 97: ...t Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled VT d Disabled Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub Enabled Enables the function Disabled Disables this function CPU Audio Devices Enabled Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices Configuration options Enabled Disabled Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU and...

Страница 98: ...iguration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCIEx16_1 2 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for slots 1 and 2 Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 DMI Link ASPM Control Auto Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link Configuration options Auto Disabled L0s L1 L0sL1 PEG ASPM Disabled Allows you...

Страница 99: ... presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup Smart Auto Enables the operation of xHCI controller Enabled Enables the xHCI controller Disabled Disables the xHCI controller EHCI Hand off Disabled E...

Страница 100: ...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 ...

Страница 101: ...set the HD Audio Controller to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF S...

Страница 102: ...llows you to enable or disable the hot plug support Configuration options Disabled Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot black bandwidth Auto x4 mode PCIe X16_3 runs at x4 mode for a high performance support x1 mode PCIe x16_3 runs at x1 mode with all slots enabled Auto PCIe x16_3 runs at x1 mode for system resource optimization Intel LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Intel LAN controller Disabl...

Страница 103: ...ower loss Last State The system goes into either OFF or ON state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PCIE PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices Enabled Enables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device or oth...

Страница 104: ...ws user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Enable The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled ...

Страница 105: ... RPM or Ignore N A CPU OPT Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Chassis Fan 1 4 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Assistant Fan 1 2 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis power and assistant 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...

Страница 106: ...temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters 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 ...

Страница 107: ...and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle and CPU temperature upper limit The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 1 4 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 1 4 40 Displays ...

Страница 108: ...ust the maximum assistant fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the temperature reaches the upper limit the assistant fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle ASST Lower Temperature 1 2 40 Displays the lower limit of the temperature ASST Fan Min Duty Cycle 1 2 60 Use the and keys to adjust the minimum assistant fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the temperature is u...

Страница 109: ...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 connections will be detected Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network...

Страница 110: ...Size Control Auto Auto Automatically adjusts for Windows requirements Full Screen Maximizes the boot logo size Post Delay Time 3 sec This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot The values range from 0 to 10 seconds This feature will only work when set under normal boot The following...

Страница 111: ... compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot Configuration ...

Страница 112: ...e Boot keys Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys Platform key PK Key exchange Key KEK Signature database db and Revoked Signatures dbx When the default Secure boot keys are loaded the PK state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secur...

Страница 113: ...horized Signature database lists the signers or images of UEFI applications operating system loaders and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append db from File Allows you to load the additional db from a sto...

Страница 114: ...e available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS Logo appears Press F8 after POST To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device i...

Страница 115: ...ility 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 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 cre...

Страница 116: ...ows 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 SPD Information Allows you ...

Страница 117: ...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...

Страница 118: ...date your BIOS if necessary Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment For details refer to the section 4 3 5 EZ Update 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Resto...

Страница 119: ...hat 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 ...

Страница 120: ...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...

Страница 121: ...nd 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 late...

Страница 122: ...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 2013 02 22 Current ROM Update ROM A Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down H...

Страница 123: ...failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if...

Страница 124: ...3 58 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 3 ...

Страница 125: ...ptions vary The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for reference only Refer to Windows operating system documentation for detailed information Chapter 4 Software support 4 2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Ensure that you have an Admi...

Страница 126: ...s the applications and other software that the motherboard supports The AHCI RAID Driver menu contains the RAID AHCI driver disk The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the folder of the user manual Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information Click an icon to display DVD motherboard information Click an item to install Support DVD mai...

Страница 127: ... 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 provi...

Страница 128: ...n one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in Windows 7 or Windows 8 OS To install AI Suite 3 on your computer Windows 7 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click Run ASSETUP exe t...

Страница 129: ...ite 3 app on the Start screen Windows 8 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions 2 From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu select the Utilities tab and click AI Suite 3 3 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear try the following steps a Go to the Start screen then click or tap the De...

Страница 130: ...u to swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities Click or tap the on the top edge of menu to launch the menu bar Click or tap to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar The AI Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model AI Suite 3 main menu bar Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detaile...

Страница 131: ...hassis fans and the TUF turbo fans in just one click Click or tap to assign a component to the thermal sensor Click or tap to start the thermal tuning process Click or tap the to see the sensor s information Thermal Status The Thermal Status utility allows you to monitor the thermal conditions of your motherboard s CPU and VGA zones in real time With this utility you can also assess your CPU s tem...

Страница 132: ...customize Drag the slider to set a fan overtime after your system shuts down Click or tap to select a fan mode Click or tap to save a customized fan profile Click or tap to load a profile Click or tap to apply the changes The Fan Overtime is only applicable for the two assistant fans The Fan Overtime is disabled when you enable the ErP item in the BIOS The two assistant fans will use the system s ...

Страница 133: ...witch between CPU chassis and assistant fan screens Drag these points to set the fan s rotation speed and temperature Click or tap to go back to main screen Drag these sliders to adjust the fan s response time Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to undo the changes RPM Mode The RPM mode allows you to set the fan speed when the temperature is below 75ºC Click or tap to switch between CPU...

Страница 134: ... phase number under heavy system loading To increase VRM efficiency reduce the phase number under light system loading The system automatically sets the default to Extreme when using the Intel iGPU CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential CPU Voltage Frequency CPU Voltage Frequency...

Страница 135: ...value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC range DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficienc...

Страница 136: ...bundled support DVD For your Android smart device download the ASUS Wi Fi GO NFC Remote from Google Play For your iOS smart device download the ASUS Wi Fi GO NFC Remote from App store Screen type Low Density 120 ldpi Medium Density 160 mdpi High Density 240 hdpi Extra high density 320 xhdpi Screen Resolution 1024 x 600 WXGA 1280x800 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1536 x 1152 1920 x 1152 1920 x 1200 2048 x ...

Страница 137: ...y is active when using the Remote GO functions Remote GO menu Using Remote GO To use Remote GO click or tap the on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select Remote GO Using Wi Fi GO NFC Remote Wi Fi GO NFC Remote allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart device Launching Wi Fi GO NFC Remote 1 On your smart device turn on the Wi Fi connection Ensure that your smart de...

Страница 138: ...en your computer and your smart device Using the Wake on LAN If you want to wake up your computer using the smart device ensure that you enable the computer s Wake on LAN settings To configure your computer s Wake on LAN settings 1 From BIOS Setup go to Advanced APM then set Power On By PCIE PCI item to Enabled 2 From Windows OS do the following steps a On your desktop click Start right click Comp...

Страница 139: ...ud files from your smart device ensure that you log into your cloud accounts on your computer Due to the cloud storage limitation you can only upload or synchronize files with a maximum size of 100 MB Ensure to set the correct system time of your computer for the Cloud GO to work properly When you synchronize the files they will automatically synchronize under the Remote GO folder of each cloud st...

Страница 140: ... DLNA Media Hub then click or tap Enter Using DLNA Media Hub on the smart device 1 On your smart device tap DLNA Media Hub 2 Select and tap the receiver name 3 Tap Enter to remotely control your computer Using DLNA Media Hub To stream media files to a DLNA display enable the remote control functions in your Windows Media Player To do this launch Windows Media Player click Stream then tick Allow re...

Страница 141: ...ransfer files from your smart device to your computer tap File Transfer then tap Enter Tick the file that you want to transfer then click Send When transferring files from your computer to your iOS device you can only receive files in PNG BMP JPG GIF and TIFF formats To receive files on your iOS devices go to Settings Privacy Photos then turn the Wi Fi GO NFC Remote on Using File Transfer Click or...

Страница 142: ... port 2 From the USB 3 0 Boost screen Click or tap 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 USB 3 0 B...

Страница 143: ... during POST Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update click or tap the on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select EZ Update EZ Update screen Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection eithe...

Страница 144: ... launch Network iControl click or tap the on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select Network iControl Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this utility Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN EZ Start screen Click or tap to activate Network iControl Tick to enable the selected profile Click or tap to select a profile Click or tap to apply the changes made Quick Con...

Страница 145: ... network programs to avoid network congestions Click or tap to save the profile settings or rename the profile Select a program from this list and click to add to your network profile Click or tap to select a network profile Click or tap to set the program as High Normal or Low priority ...

Страница 146: ...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 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details USB BIOS Flashback Wizard screen Current BIOS informa...

Страница 147: ... the USB BIOS Flashback screen click Check for New BIOS Update Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version 2 After the utility detects a new BIOS click from the Save to field select the USB flash drive then click Download 3 After the download is complete click OK ...

Страница 148: ...nsure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details The USB Charger does not support USB hubs USB extension cables and generic USB cables The USB Charger may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design Click or tap to detect the connected USB device Click or tap to apply the settin...

Страница 149: ...ystem Information To launch System Information click or tap the on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select System Information 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 ...

Страница 150: ...ut support and interrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed y...

Страница 151: ...indows 7 Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected Advanced settings Set default device button Control settings panel Analog and digital connector status This version of Realtek HD Audio Manager supports Intel 8 Series motherboards and other selected models ...

Страница 152: ...4 28 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 4 ...

Страница 153: ... the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration incl...

Страница 154: ...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...

Страница 155: ...ur 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...

Страница 156: ... 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 ...

Страница 157: ...AID 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 warn...

Страница 158: ...e 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 ...

Страница 159: ...o allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers RAID and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Click OK 4 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the ...

Страница 160: ...5 8 Chapter 5 RAID configurations Chapter 5 ...

Страница 161: ... cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or re...

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Страница 164: ...vice meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada NCC Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC RF Equipment ...

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