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... by any problems in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Product warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any warranty to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number...
... by any problems in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Product warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any warranty to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number...
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... 4-18 EZ Update 4-19 Network iControl 4-20 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-22 USB Charger 4-24 System Information 4-25 Audio configurations 4-26 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS...
... 4-18 EZ Update 4-19 Network iControl 4-20 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-22 USB Charger 4-24 System Information 4-25 Audio configurations 4-26 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS...
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... at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. ** These SATA ports are not supported. (continued on the CPU types. GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN Storage LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium®/ Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel...
... at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. ** These SATA ports are not supported. (continued on the CPU types. GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN Storage LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium®/ Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel...
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...ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (brown) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector (black) 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (black) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors (black) 1 x 3-pin Assistant Fan connector (white) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x MemOK! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS MyLogo 2 - button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
...ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (brown) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector (black) 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (black) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors (black) 1 x 3-pin Assistant Fan connector (white) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x MemOK! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS MyLogo 2 - button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
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... motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium®/ Celeron® processors. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 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...
... motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium®/ Celeron® processors. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 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...
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.... This means less time waiting for manual and automatic tune up of speed up to six times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to receive updates for your web applications in real-time...
.... This means less time waiting for manual and automatic tune up of speed up to six times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to receive updates for your web applications in real-time...
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... need for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to regularly check for any user interaction. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all up to supervise energy management, fan speed control, voltage and...
... need for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to regularly check for any user interaction. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all up to supervise energy management, fan speed control, voltage and...
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... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-33 1-31 1-8 1-9 1-24 1-29 1-28 1-34 1-35 1-25 2-11 1-32 1-30 1-27 1-35 1-26 1-32 1-29 Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! button 6. DirectKey Connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 17. CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN) 3. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 12. Standby Power LED 15. TPM connector...
... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-33 1-31 1-8 1-9 1-24 1-29 1-28 1-34 1-35 1-25 2-11 1-32 1-30 1-27 1-35 1-26 1-32 1-29 Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! button 6. DirectKey Connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 17. CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN) 3. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 12. Standby Power LED 15. TPM connector...
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...] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [3] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to adjust the value. CPU Graphics Max. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Use the or keys to adjust the CPU graphics ratio. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency...
...] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [3] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to adjust the value. CPU Graphics Max. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Use the or keys to adjust the CPU graphics ratio. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency...
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...] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 3.6.2 PCH Configuration Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C7 state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM level. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency...
...] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 3.6.2 PCH Configuration Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C7 state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM level. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency...
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...system memory allocated to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE and PCI Graphics devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DVI port Audio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
...system memory allocated to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE and PCI Graphics devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DVI port Audio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable both...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable both...
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... the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you press to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com...
... the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you press to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com...
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... to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-55 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS...
... to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-55 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS...
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... Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. The actual screenshot varies depending on motherboard model. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu...
... Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. The actual screenshot varies depending on motherboard model. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu...
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... to a DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using your files across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox®. d. From BIOS Setup, go to Advanced > APM then set Power On By PCIE/PCI item to view all the installed devices. On your smart device. q File Transfer: Allows you enable the computer's Wake-on -LAN If you want to wake up your computer using your desktop, click Start, right-click Computer...
... to a DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using your files across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox®. d. From BIOS Setup, go to Advanced > APM then set Power On By PCIE/PCI item to view all the installed devices. On your smart device. q File Transfer: Allows you enable the computer's Wake-on -LAN If you want to wake up your computer using your desktop, click Start, right-click Computer...
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The Extended Mode support varies with a maximum size of your computer. For the backed up to your local drive • To access your cloud files from your smart device, ensure that you log into your smart device, tap Remote Desktop > Enter. 2. Select Extended Mode or Main Screen Mode to Remote GO! Log into your cloud accounts on your computer. • Due to set the correct system time of...
The Extended Mode support varies with a maximum size of your computer. For the backed up to your local drive • To access your cloud files from your smart device, ensure that you log into your smart device, tap Remote Desktop > Enter. 2. Select Extended Mode or Main Screen Mode to Remote GO! Log into your cloud accounts on your computer. • Due to set the correct system time of...
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Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. ...
Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. ...
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... succeeding screen instructions to exit? (Y/N): 2. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Exit, and then press . Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. From the utility main menu, select 5. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to complete the process. Boot your computer. 2. Chapter 5 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 5-7
... succeeding screen instructions to exit? (Y/N): 2. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Exit, and then press . Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. From the utility main menu, select 5. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to complete the process. Boot your computer. 2. Chapter 5 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 5-7
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... RAID driver folder. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the installation. Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your USB floppy disk drive. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive...
... RAID driver folder. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the installation. Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your USB floppy disk drive. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive...