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... information...vi About this guide...vii Z87-DELUXE/QUAD specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System...
... information...vi About this guide...vii Z87-DELUXE/QUAD specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System...
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... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are not sure about the voltage... of the electrical outlet you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all...
... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are not sure about the voltage... of the electrical outlet you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all...
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...also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for...software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
...also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for...software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiv 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...
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiv 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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xv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) 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.
xv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) 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.
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...ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It natively supports up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard... features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel®...
...ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It natively supports up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard... features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel®...
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... issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the systemís bootup. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). MemOK! MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you with dual...
... issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the systemís bootup. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). MemOK! MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you with dual...
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... tones, restores compressed or re-mastered sounds, improves bass performance even without the need for a hub or switch, providing a clutter-free environment. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is up to 4x faster than the existing USB 3.0 standard and retains the capacity to daisy-chain up to 4K/2K resolution visuals through...
... tones, restores compressed or re-mastered sounds, improves bass performance even without the need for a hub or switch, providing a clutter-free environment. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is up to 4x faster than the existing USB 3.0 standard and retains the capacity to daisy-chain up to 4K/2K resolution visuals through...
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...the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power ...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a...
...the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power ...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a...
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ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-7 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 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.
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Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD CPU LGA1150 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th ...is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-9 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 only. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty...
Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD CPU LGA1150 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th ...is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-9 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 only. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty...
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Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socket Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socket Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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... or at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-11 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB...condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. c) For more on the motherboard. Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You...
... or at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-11 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB...condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. c) For more on the motherboard. Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You...
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Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_4 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. The button also lights up the system. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Power on a bare or open-case system. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Reset button 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you to power up or wake...
... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. The button also lights up the system. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Power on a bare or open-case system. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Reset button 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you to power up or wake...
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... the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-21 Chapter 1 button • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful... blinking to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During ...
... the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-21 Chapter 1 button • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful... blinking to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During ...
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... item in the motherboard support DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Intel SATA 6.0 Gb...
... item in the motherboard support DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Intel SATA 6.0 Gb...
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...module is purchased separately. • These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. Connect the USB ... the related driver to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-35 5. USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. USB 2.0 connectors ...
...module is purchased separately. • These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. Connect the USB ... the related driver to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Z87-DELUXE/QUAD Z87-DELUXE/QUAD USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD 1-35 5. USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. USB 2.0 connectors ...