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GRYPHON Z87 Motherboard
GRYPHON Z87 Motherboard
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......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 features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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...
......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 features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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...
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If you are using, contact your area. If you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before ...the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that ...
If you are using, contact your area. If you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before ...the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that ...
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... and software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. •...
... and software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. •...
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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS GRYPHON Z87 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 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 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS GRYPHON Z87 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 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 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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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. xiv
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. xiv
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... and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that features data transfer...
... and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that features data transfer...
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... durability under extreme conditions. The TUF Chokes are certified through a third-party, military-grade testing. certified by military-standard) This motherboard provides rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with the cloud, leading to 40A rated current, 25% higher than USB 2.0.... hard drive capacity, operating 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. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... durability under extreme conditions. The TUF Chokes are certified through a third-party, military-grade testing. certified by military-standard) This motherboard provides rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with the cloud, leading to 40A rated current, 25% higher than USB 2.0.... hard drive capacity, operating 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. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... static electricity and shields it against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-3 The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it ideally protects your modified settings •...
... static electricity and shields it against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-3 The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it ideally protects your modified settings •...
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... (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in -one simple-to-use functions, with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of digital video standards... Features USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. ErP Ready The motherboard is in sleep or hibernation mode. It...
... (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in -one simple-to-use functions, with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of digital video standards... Features USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. ErP Ready The motherboard is in sleep or hibernation mode. It...
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Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching ...to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any ...component, ensure 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, ...
Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching ...to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any ...component, ensure 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, ...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not ...cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 only. Contact your retailer immediately if...
...designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not ...cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 only. Contact your retailer immediately if...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-9
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-9
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...174; OS. Check with the same CAS Latency. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for ...c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default ...
...174; OS. Check with the same CAS Latency. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for ...c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default ...
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... • • • • • DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors ADATA Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. GRYPHON Z87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size APACER APACER CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL TEAM TEAM G.SKILL 78.BAGFF.AFC0C... Vendors Part No. Timing 10-11-11-31 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 • •• Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-11 Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-32GTXD(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS ...
... • • • • • DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors ADATA Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. GRYPHON Z87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size APACER APACER CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL TEAM TEAM G.SKILL 78.BAGFF.AFC0C... Vendors Part No. Timing 10-11-11-31 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 • •• Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-11 Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-32GTXD(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS ...
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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. Chapter 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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. Chapter 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...shared - - - - shared - - - - Intel® SATA Controller # 2 - - - shared - - - - - - - - PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 shared - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-23 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - PCIEX16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCIEX1_1 - - - shared...; mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel® LAN...
...shared - - - - shared - - - - Intel® SATA Controller # 2 - - - shared - - - - - - - - PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 shared - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-23 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - PCIEX16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCIEX1_1 - - - shared...; mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel® LAN...
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... fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during ...blinking speed of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the...
... fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during ...blinking speed of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the...
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Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location ... before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. The green LED lights up until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-27 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is a reminder that the system is solved. 2.
Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location ... before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. The green LED lights up until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-27 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is a reminder that the system is solved. 2.
