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Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.1.7 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-22 1.2.6 Onboard buttons 1-24 ... connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special ...
Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.1.7 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-22 1.2.6 Onboard buttons 1-24 ... connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special ...
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GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN Storage...Clear Video HD Technology and Intel® Insider™ Supports up to two displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory 1024MB Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™... Intel® Z87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN Storage...Clear Video HD Technology and Intel® Insider™ Supports up to two displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory 1024MB Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™... Intel® Z87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
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...GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory... information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) Network iControl ASUS Utilities uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
...GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory... information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) Network iControl ASUS Utilities uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
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...backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the ...PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-1 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® Core™ i7/ i5...
...backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the ...PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-1 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® Core™ i7/ i5...
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... Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD ...18.6 GB available space) as a cache for manual and automatic tune up of CPU, iGPU, and memory voltage settings. 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. Intel...
... Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD ...18.6 GB available space) as a cache for manual and automatic tune up of CPU, iGPU, and memory voltage settings. 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. Intel...
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... easy to install on your DIY experience. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-...navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. MemOK! With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-3
... easy to install on your DIY experience. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-...navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. MemOK! With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-3
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-9 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. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-9 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. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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.... Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Due to protect the CPU. • Memory modules with the same CAS Latency. Any excess memory from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the ... section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. b) Install a 64-bit Windows®...
.... Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Due to protect the CPU. • Memory modules with the same CAS Latency. Any excess memory from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the ... section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. b) Install a 64-bit Windows®...
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Timing Voltage DIMM socket DS Brand support (Optional) 1 2 4 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8- 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - I16(XMP) 9 - • • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8- 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. I16(XMP) 9 - • • • Elixir M2X2G64CB88 G7N- 2GB ... (3x4GB) DS - - 1BK3/12GX(XMP) 9 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/ 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 6GX(XMP) 9 1.65 • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-17
Timing Voltage DIMM socket DS Brand support (Optional) 1 2 4 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8- 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - I16(XMP) 9 - • • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8- 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. I16(XMP) 9 - • • • Elixir M2X2G64CB88 G7N- 2GB ... (3x4GB) DS - - 1BK3/12GX(XMP) 9 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/ 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 6GX(XMP) 9 1.65 • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-17
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...(Ver3.23) CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2 8GB (2x4GB) DS A1333C9(XMP) CORSAIR TW3X4G133 3C9A 4GB (2x2GB) DS EK Memory EKM324L28B 4GB (2x2GB) DS P8-I13 G.SKILL F310600CL9D4GBNT 4GB (2x2GB) DS G.SKILL F310666CL9D8GBRL 8GB (2x4GB) DS... • • • • • • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-19 J1108BFBG-DJ-F - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F Timing - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 12 4 - • • • SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • • •...
...(Ver3.23) CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2 8GB (2x4GB) DS A1333C9(XMP) CORSAIR TW3X4G133 3C9A 4GB (2x2GB) DS EK Memory EKM324L28B 4GB (2x2GB) DS P8-I13 G.SKILL F310600CL9D4GBNT 4GB (2x2GB) DS G.SKILL F310666CL9D8GBRL 8GB (2x4GB) DS... • • • • • • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-19 J1108BFBG-DJ-F - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F Timing - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 12 4 - • • • SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • • •...
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... slots and dark brown slots as one (1) module inserted into either the yellow slots or the dark brown slots 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... - • • • Team T3D2568LT-13 - - • • • Transcend TK963EBF3 - - • • • MICRON D9QBJ - - • • • Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-21
... slots and dark brown slots as one (1) module inserted into either the yellow slots or the dark brown slots 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... - • • • Team T3D2568LT-13 - - • • • Transcend TK963EBF3 - - • • • MICRON D9QBJ - - • • • Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-21
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...Product introduction Chapter 1 switch lights continuously. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you turn off ...settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system...
...Product introduction Chapter 1 switch lights continuously. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you turn off ...settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system...
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... Chapter 1 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
... Chapter 1 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
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The green LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-27 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is a reminder that the system is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that you should shut down ... LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drive.s If an error is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. POST State LEDs The POST...
The green LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-27 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is a reminder that the system is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that you should shut down ... LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drive.s If an error is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. POST State LEDs The POST...
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... more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
... more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
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... item to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the arrow keys to select an item that you last modified and saved in BIOS...
... item to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the arrow keys to select an item that you last modified and saved in BIOS...
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... optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [S�...memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [X.M.P.]. The following item appears only when you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. If you to set to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS...
... optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [S�...memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [X.M.P.]. The following item appears only when you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. If you to set to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS...
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..., type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency. Use the or keys to set a value for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to the...] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the installed CPU. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the default settings.
..., type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency. Use the or keys to set a value for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to the...] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the installed CPU. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the default settings.
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...You can use the or keys to adjust the value. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the termination voltage for the system memory. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. �T�h�e��v�a�l�u�e�s��ra.... VTTDDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the falling edge of high voltage settings. • The system may damage the CPU permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-23 We recommend that you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage boot when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is the...
...You can use the or keys to adjust the value. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the termination voltage for the system memory. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. �T�h�e��v�a�l�u�e�s��ra.... VTTDDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the falling edge of high voltage settings. • The system may damage the CPU permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-23 We recommend that you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage boot when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is the...
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...ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-29 Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [0] Allows you to set the RTC wake-up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory...[Disabled] The following items appear only when you to Auto mode and checks if the partition size is greater than the total memory size. Ensure that the caching partition size is not enough for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to 120 minutes. The ...
...ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-29 Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [0] Allows you to set the RTC wake-up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory...[Disabled] The following items appear only when you to Auto mode and checks if the partition size is greater than the total memory size. Ensure that the caching partition size is not enough for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to 120 minutes. The ...