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... specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x NFC tag...
... specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x NFC tag...
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... The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that features data transfer rates of DDR3 3200 (O.C.)* / 3100 (O.C.)* / 3000 (O.C.)* /... ports for up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance...
... The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that features data transfer rates of DDR3 3200 (O.C.)* / 3100 (O.C.)* / 3000 (O.C.)* /... ports for up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance...
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...priorities for your computer. • Smart Sensor Control: Allows you to transfer files between your network programs. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-3 With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your ...Desktop: Allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your ultimate convenience. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's ...
...priorities for your computer. • Smart Sensor Control: Allows you to transfer files between your network programs. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-3 With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your ...Desktop: Allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your ultimate convenience. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's ...
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.... Supporting HDCP copy protection such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-5 Consumers can connect their PC to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience.... ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is the ideal connection for ASUS 4k displays. DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, ...
.... Supporting HDCP copy protection such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-5 Consumers can connect their PC to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience.... ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is the ideal connection for ASUS 4k displays. DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, ...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-7
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... i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the .... • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 only. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD CPU LGA1150 • Ensure that you see any damage to...
... i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the .... • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 only. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD CPU LGA1150 • Ensure that you see any damage to...
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... Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. c) For more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-11 The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/ C) from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. To operate...
... Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. c) For more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-11 The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/ C) from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. To operate...
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... dark brown slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot 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 Dual-channel memory ...- settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into the yellow slots for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-17 DDR3 1333 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Mach C2S46D30-D313 - ...
... dark brown slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot 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 Dual-channel memory ...- settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into the yellow slots for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-17 DDR3 1333 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Mach C2S46D30-D313 - ...
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...A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 3. Turn off the computer and... settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ... system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD MemOK! MemOK! ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-21 Chapter 1
...A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 3. Turn off the computer and... settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ... system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD MemOK! MemOK! ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-21 Chapter 1
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... Boost), the system automatically adjusts the base clock rate (BLCK) and the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance. • When the TPU switch is enabled. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD TPU switch • The TPU LED (TPU_LED) near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_I: CPU Ratio Boost... 4-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-23 TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you have made.
... Boost), the system automatically adjusts the base clock rate (BLCK) and the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance. • When the TPU switch is enabled. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD TPU switch • The TPU LED (TPU_LED) near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_I: CPU Ratio Boost... 4-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-23 TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you have made.
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Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD CLR_CMOS button Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-25 Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 7.
Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD CLR_CMOS button Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-25 Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 7.
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Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD EPU LED 4. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 4-digit error code that displays the system status. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Q-Code LEDs Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-27 Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 3.
Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD EPU LED 4. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 4-digit error code that displays the system status. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Q-Code LEDs Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-27 Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 3.
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... Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-29 Code E9 EA EB EC - EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 -
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Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-31 System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode.
Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-31 System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode.
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... 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD ASMedia SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors • ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for data drives only. 3. 2. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-33 Chapter 1
... 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD ASMedia SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors • ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for data drives only. 3. 2. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-33 Chapter 1
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... connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 5. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-35
... connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 5. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-35
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Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-37 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ...-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-37 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ...-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
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...while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-39 The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-...system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the operating system settings. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED.
...while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-39 The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-...system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the operating system settings. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED.
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Chapter 2 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.
Chapter 2 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.
