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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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... 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-1*R) HDMI-to change without notice. Box Contents 55 GA-Z87X-OC motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 2-Way... CrossFire bridge connector 55 Twelve voltage measurement cables 55 One OC Brace The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part...
... 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-1*R) HDMI-to change without notice. Box Contents 55 GA-Z87X-OC motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 2-Way... CrossFire bridge connector 55 Twelve voltage measurement cables 55 One OC Brace The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part...
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GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN SYS_FAN6 R_USB OC_IGNITION HDMI R_USB30_2 ATX_12V ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_OPT LGA1150 DP_HDMI_SPDIF KB_MS_USB3 GEAR FREQ_DW RATIO_DW FREQ_UP + _ RATIO_UP + _ PW_SW RST_SW PCIE_SW DIP 1 234 MEM_SAFE DTB ... ATX F_USB30_1Debug LED (Note TURBO TAG USB30_LAN Renesas® AUDIO uPD720210 SYS_FAN1 Intel® GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 OC_PEG PCIEX16 Renesas® uPD720210 PCIEX4_1 CODEC PCI1 GA-Z87X-OC BAT PCIEX8 iTE® Super I/O PCIe to PCI Bridge SPDIF_IN PCI2 PCIEX4_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 53 42 SATA3 1 0 Intel® Z87 ...
GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN SYS_FAN6 R_USB OC_IGNITION HDMI R_USB30_2 ATX_12V ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_OPT LGA1150 DP_HDMI_SPDIF KB_MS_USB3 GEAR FREQ_DW RATIO_DW FREQ_UP + _ RATIO_UP + _ PW_SW RST_SW PCIE_SW DIP 1 234 MEM_SAFE DTB ... ATX F_USB30_1Debug LED (Note TURBO TAG USB30_LAN Renesas® AUDIO uPD720210 SYS_FAN1 Intel® GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 OC_PEG PCIEX16 Renesas® uPD720210 PCIEX4_1 CODEC PCI1 GA-Z87X-OC BAT PCIEX8 iTE® Super I/O PCIe to PCI Bridge SPDIF_IN PCI2 PCIEX4_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 53 42 SATA3 1 0 Intel® Z87 ...
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1 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 DMI 2.0 FDI GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x8 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1150 CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory ...
1 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 DMI 2.0 FDI GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x8 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1150 CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory ...
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Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x OC Ignition button 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 2 x HDMI ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x RJ-45 port 6 ... CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EZ Setup - USB Blocker Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart ...
Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x OC Ignition button 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 2 x HDMI ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x RJ-45 port 6 ... CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EZ Setup - USB Blocker Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart ...
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...to secure the metal brackets of the included thumb screws (starting from the screw hole near the PCIe slots on the motherboard. Installing the OC Brace (Note 3) OC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open case or test bed...the power cable from the products illustrated. D. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the OC Brace and back plate with the screw holes near the back panel audio connectors) to ensure system stability. (Note 3) The components received ...
...to secure the metal brackets of the included thumb screws (starting from the screw hole near the PCIe slots on the motherboard. Installing the OC Brace (Note 3) OC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open case or test bed...the power cable from the products illustrated. D. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the OC Brace and back plate with the screw holes near the back panel audio connectors) to ensure system stability. (Note 3) The components received ...
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.../mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The screenshot below is compatible to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. OC Ignition button The OC Ignition feature maintains power to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - HDMI Port The HDMI port is ... operating system. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port to connect your motherboard and connected components while the system is shut down. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to a...
.../mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The screenshot below is compatible to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. OC Ignition button The OC Ignition feature maintains power to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - HDMI Port The HDMI port is ... operating system. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port to connect your motherboard and connected components while the system is shut down. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to a...
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...motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), four 4-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/ SYS_FAN4) and two 3-pin (SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6) system fan headers. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the onboard PCI ExpressCLxR1_C6MsOSlots. Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) (GA-IVB) (GA... wire is recommended that you connect the 2x3 poweCDrIISc_MaEble from overheating. GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 234 DIP 1 234 PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) DIP 1 234 DIP 1 234 ATX_12V_2X3 6 4 3 1 Pin...
...motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), four 4-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/ SYS_FAN4) and two 3-pin (SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6) system fan headers. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the onboard PCI ExpressCLxR1_C6MsOSlots. Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) (GA-IVB) (GA... wire is recommended that you connect the 2x3 poweCDrIISc_MaEble from overheating. GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 234 DIP 1 234 PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) DIP 1 234 DIP 1 234 ATX_12V_2X3 6 4 3 1 Pin...
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... TPM w/housing 11 1 Pin No. PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Prior to installing the USB front panel, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Voltage measurement ...points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) ATX_12V DB_PORT Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-O DIP 1 234 DIP...
... TPM w/housing 11 1 Pin No. PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Prior to installing the USB front panel, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Voltage measurement ...points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) ATX_12V DB_PORT Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-O DIP 1 234 DIP...
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... - 82 - Select the BIOS update file. The monitor will restart after the update process is updating the BIOS. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87X-OC BIOS Version : F1l BIOS Date : 04/02/2013 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to begin the... to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" B. Select USB Flash Drive. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.
... - 82 - Select the BIOS update file. The monitor will restart after the update process is updating the BIOS. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87X-OC BIOS Version : F1l BIOS Date : 04/02/2013 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to begin the... to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" B. Select USB Flash Drive. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.