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Z87-C User's Manual - Page 2
..., model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 3
......iv About this guide...iv Z87-C specifications summary vi
Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4
1.4 System memory 1-8
1.5 Expansion slots 1-23
1.6 Onboard buttons 1-25
1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-26
1.8 Jumpers...1-27
1.9 Connectors 1-28
1.10 Software support 1-37
Chapter 2:
BIOS information...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 6
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vi Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: D-Sub port/DVI port/HDMI port Supports HDMI with PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot and PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot.
Z87-C specifications summary
CPU Chipset Memory
Expansion slots
VGA
Multi-GPU support Storage
LAN Audio
LGA1150 socket for details.
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* (max. The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot default setting is...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 7
...board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at 0.001V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.001V increment - Z87-C specifications summary
USB ASUS Unique features
ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Network iControl...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 8
...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 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables ASUS I/O shield User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 21.4 cm)
Specifications...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 32
Replace the system cover.
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup.
2. Keep the screw for the card.
2. Turn on the slot.
5. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Remove the system unit cover (...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 45
... of the user manual. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates.
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 47
... to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard
support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.
Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or
a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. However, BIOS updating is no problem using...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 48
... Flash 2 Utility and press to prevent system
boot failure!
2-2
ASUS Z87-C Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
1. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Press to...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 49
... be older than the BIOS file published on the system.
2. Chapter 2: BIOS information
2-3
If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. You can cause...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 50
... drive). The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS
1. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\>
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Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment
1. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 60
... BCLK/PEG frequency to default core ratio settings.
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ASUS Z87-C Configuration options: [Auto] [SB PLL] [LC PLL]
This item will appear only if the CPU supports BCLK increasing function. mode supported by your memory modules for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. Allows you to set to enhance the system performance.
The values range...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 69
.... Chapter 2: BIOS information
2-23 The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto]
When overclocking, set the SVID Voltage override. You can use the or keys to set this item to 1.92V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. The values range from 0.001V to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 74
... entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping the energy use low. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it will go to the corresponding SATA port.
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ASUS Z87...
Z87-C User's Manual - Page 78
...Sets to an SPDIF audio output.
[HDMI]
Sets to view the other BIOS items.
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.
[Disabled]
Disables the controller. Native ASPM [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Vista controls the ASPM support for the device.
[Disabled]
BIOS controls the ASPM support... performance with all PCIe x1 slots disabled.
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