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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. 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.
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Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, ... that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium®/ Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition ...
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, ... that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium®/ Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition ...
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... and making the connection quick and accurate. With better electric conductivity, it against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-3 ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!"... (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your motherboard. MemOK! ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with ...
... and making the connection quick and accurate. With better electric conductivity, it against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-3 ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!"... (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your motherboard. MemOK! ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with ...
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-5
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-5
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.../Jumpers/Slots 1. Digital 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 USB BIOS Flashback button 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Intel®...
.../Jumpers/Slots 1. Digital 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 USB BIOS Flashback button 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Intel®...
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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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-9
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...capability 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 APACER APACER CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL TEAM TEAM G.SKILL 78.BAGFF.AFC0C 78.CAGFF.AFD0C CMD16GX3M4A2666C11 F3-2666C11Q-16GTXD(XMP) F3-...16GB (2x8GB) 16GB (4x4GB) SS/ Chip Chip Timing DS Brand NO. Size AX3U2600GW8G11-DG2 16GB (2x4GB) SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. GRYPHON Z87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS...
...capability 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 APACER APACER CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL TEAM TEAM G.SKILL 78.BAGFF.AFC0C 78.CAGFF.AFD0C CMD16GX3M4A2666C11 F3-2666C11Q-16GTXD(XMP) F3-...16GB (2x8GB) 16GB (4x4GB) SS/ Chip Chip Timing DS Brand NO. Size AX3U2600GW8G11-DG2 16GB (2x4GB) SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. GRYPHON Z87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS...
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...; • • • • Apacer AM5D5908DEQSCK - 1.65 • • • Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11-11-28 - • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-15 MICRON MICRON A-DATA A-DATA AMD AMD - DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...; • • • • Apacer AM5D5908DEQSCK - 1.65 • • • Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11-11-28 - • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-15 MICRON MICRON A-DATA A-DATA AMD AMD - DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... (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 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... (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 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 9 - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • • • • • • • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-19 Size SS/ DS ACTICA ACT1GHU64B 1GB SS 8F1333S ACTICA ACT1GHU72C 1GB SS 8G1333S ACTICA ACT2GHU64B 2GB DS 8G1333M ACTICA ACT2GHU64B 2GB DS 8G1333S ACTICA...
... 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 9 - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • • • • • • • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-19 Size SS/ DS ACTICA ACT1GHU64B 1GB SS 8F1333S ACTICA ACT1GHU72C 1GB SS 8G1333S ACTICA ACT2GHU64B 2GB DS 8G1333M ACTICA ACT2GHU64B 2GB DS 8G1333S ACTICA...
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...; • • MICRON D9QBJ - - • • • Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-21 Size SS/ DS OCZ OCZ3G1333L 4GB (2x2GB) DS V4GK OCZ OCZ3G1333L 8GB (2x4GB) DS V8GK OCZ OCZ3G1333L 8GB (2x4GB) DS V8GK OCZ OCZ3RPR1333 8GB... memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. •...
...; • • MICRON D9QBJ - - • • • Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-21 Size SS/ DS OCZ OCZ3G1333L 4GB (2x2GB) DS V4GK OCZ OCZ3G1333L 8GB (2x4GB) DS V8GK OCZ OCZ3G1333L 8GB (2x4GB) DS V8GK OCZ OCZ3RPR1333 8GB... memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. •...
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Intel® SATA Controller # 1 - - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-23 shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 shared - - - - - - - - PCIEX1_1 - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - SMBUS Controller Intel® USB 2.0 Intel® ...
Intel® SATA Controller # 1 - - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-23 shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 shared - - - - - - - - PCIEX1_1 - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - SMBUS Controller Intel® USB 2.0 Intel® ...
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... the BIOS during POST. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-25 It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system to go to allow your system will shut down. 2. DirectKey button This feature allows...
... the BIOS during POST. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-25 It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system to go to allow your system will shut down. 2. DirectKey button This feature allows...
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.... POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-27 This is a reminder that the system is solved. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
.... POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-27 This is a reminder that the system is solved. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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...-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging time for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-29
...-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging time for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-29
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...jumpers! The assistant fan for the ASST_FAN connector is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-31 Chapter 1 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...;�p�p�o�r�t Thermal Radar 2. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that is bundled with the Gryphon Armor Kit, that you connect only an assistant fan to the ASST_FAN connector. CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-...
...jumpers! The assistant fan for the ASST_FAN connector is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-31 Chapter 1 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...;�p�p�o�r�t Thermal Radar 2. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that is bundled with the Gryphon Armor Kit, that you connect only an assistant fan to the ASST_FAN connector. CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-...
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...; If you want to use two or more power-consuming devices. 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-33 Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you... power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
...; If you want to use two or more power-consuming devices. 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-33 Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you... power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
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... supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the extra button cable that your chassis comes with the chassis for details. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-35 Chapter 1 Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Ensure that supports the DirectKey feature. 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector...
... supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the extra button cable that your chassis comes with the chassis for details. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-35 Chapter 1 Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Ensure that supports the DirectKey feature. 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector...
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-1
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-1
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2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket. Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only.
2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket. Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only.
