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.... The source code will not be much obliged if you wish to , by ASUS; to this manual, including the products and software described in this information. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME ...corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of reproduction and shipment, which you give us a notification to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
.... The source code will not be much obliged if you wish to , by ASUS; to this manual, including the products and software described in this information. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME ...corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of reproduction and shipment, which you give us a notification to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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... and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. iv These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power...
... and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. iv These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power...
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... Italics Indicates a menu or an item to help you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
... Italics Indicates a menu or an item to help you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
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Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a...adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot...
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a...adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot...
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... Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features...install If Autorun is for updates. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the...
... Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features...install If Autorun is for updates. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the...
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... 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS CS-B 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Q87M-E Click to find and select the BIOS from ... either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity...
... 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS CS-B 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Q87M-E Click to find and select the BIOS from ... either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity...
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...2.5.2 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all cores. [Per Core] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio individually. ASUS CS-B 2-13 The following two items appear only when you set the minimum CPU Cache Ratio.... 2.5.4 Max. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. Target CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Graphics speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]...
...2.5.2 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all cores. [Per Core] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio individually. ASUS CS-B 2-13 The following two items appear only when you set the minimum CPU Cache Ratio.... 2.5.4 Max. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. Target CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Graphics speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]...
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... [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this item to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value... Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component. [T. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS CS-B 2-17 Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the or keys to set a fixed CPU frequency. CPU Fixed Frequency ...
... [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this item to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value... Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component. [T. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS CS-B 2-17 Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the or keys to set a fixed CPU frequency. CPU Fixed Frequency ...
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...you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. ASUS CS-B 2-19 Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core voltage. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2.5.12...adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 4] [Level 3] [Level 2] [Level 1] [Level 0] ]Level -1] [Level -2] [Level -3] [Level -4]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to...
...you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. ASUS CS-B 2-19 Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core voltage. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2.5.12...adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 4] [Level 3] [Level 2] [Level 1] [Level 0] ]Level -1] [Level -2] [Level -3] [Level -4]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to...
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... This item allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU cache voltage. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This...interval. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the total adaptive mode CPU cache voltage. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item appears only...
... This item allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU cache voltage. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This...interval. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the total adaptive mode CPU cache voltage. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item appears only...
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... is VT100+ and then VT100. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] ASUS CS-B 2-29 Refer to enable or disable an individual USB port. PCIE Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to the section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout in this user manual for remote management of the USB ports. USB3, 4, 7~12 [Enabled] Allows you...
... is VT100+ and then VT100. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] ASUS CS-B 2-29 Refer to enable or disable an individual USB port. PCIE Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to the section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout in this user manual for remote management of the USB ports. USB3, 4, 7~12 [Enabled] Allows you...
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... the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set Chassis1/2 Fan Profile to [Manual]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Enables ...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you to disable or set the chassis1/2 fan warning...
... the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set Chassis1/2 Fan Profile to [Manual]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Enables ...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you to disable or set the chassis1/2 fan warning...