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...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 ... 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 iii
...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 ... 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 iii
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...Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Ai ... 3.7 Monitor menu 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-43 3.9 Tools menu 3-49 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-49 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-49 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-52 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information...
...Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Ai ... 3.7 Monitor menu 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-43 3.9 Tools menu 3-49 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-49 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-49 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-52 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
... standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
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...jackretasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.* - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at r�e��a��r� panel) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear I/O Intel® Z87 Express Chipset -...(RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O Ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - MemOK! - TUF Components (Choke, Ti-Cap & MOSFET; GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Rear Panel I /O ports (...
...jackretasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.* - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at r�e��a��r� panel) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear I/O Intel® Z87 Express Chipset -...(RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O Ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - MemOK! - TUF Components (Choke, Ti-Cap & MOSFET; GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Rear Panel I /O ports (...
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... (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 Q-Connector - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary Other Special Features Internal I/O connectors -
... (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 Q-Connector - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary Other Special Features Internal I/O connectors -
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xii 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...
xii 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...
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... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-3 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...
... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-3 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...
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... theater experience. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction With this feature, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the key during boot-up. 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a...certain energy efficiency requirement in line with no need for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in -one simple-to-use functions, with ASUS vision of a button. It allows you to supervise energy management, fan speed control, voltage ...
... theater experience. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction With this feature, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the key during boot-up. 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a...certain energy efficiency requirement in line with no need for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in -one simple-to-use functions, with ASUS vision of a button. It allows you to supervise energy management, fan speed control, voltage ...
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...Connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. DirectKey button 11. T_SENSOR2;T_ SENSOR3) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 17. CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and assistant ...) 3. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 12. Thermal Sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1; 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 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM...
...Connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. DirectKey button 11. T_SENSOR2;T_ SENSOR3) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 17. CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and assistant ...) 3. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 12. Thermal Sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1; 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 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM...
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...capability Vendors Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the dark brown... module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into both the yellow slots and dark brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-21 Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. Single-sided DS - Chip NO. - Size SS/ DS OCZ OCZ3G1333L 4GB (2x2GB) DS V4GK OCZ...
...capability Vendors Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the dark brown... module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into both the yellow slots and dark brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-21 Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. Single-sided DS - Chip NO. - Size SS/ DS OCZ OCZ3G1333L 4GB (2x2GB) DS V4GK OCZ...
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.... 1. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system...• The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. •...
.... 1. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system...• The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. •...
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...your system to go to turn on and you to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-25 Ensure to press the key during boot-up. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to section... function. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the ...
...your system to go to turn on and you to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-25 Ensure to press the key during boot-up. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to section... function. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the ...
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... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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. function. You can automatically reset parameter...
... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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. function. You can automatically reset parameter...
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... 1. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. ...you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set...
... 1. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. ...you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set...
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... standard. T_SENSOR2;T_SENSOR3) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature. 6.
... standard. T_SENSOR2;T_SENSOR3) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature. 6.
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... and stability. 3. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is updated automatically. We recommend you to the USB BIOS Flashback port. Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-11 Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Place the bundled support DVD to automatically download the...
... and stability. 3. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is updated automatically. We recommend you to the USB BIOS Flashback port. Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-11 Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Place the bundled support DVD to automatically download the...
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... USB BIOS Flashback is damaged during the BIOS updating process. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to update the BIOS. 2. Doing so will interrupt the BIOS updating process. If the BIOS program is not working properly due to reboot, please contact your local ASUS Service ...Center for five seconds and turns into a stable light, this happens, restart the syetem. 3. If FLBK_LED flashes for assistance Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation USB BIOS Flashback port 1. In case of interruption, ...
... USB BIOS Flashback is damaged during the BIOS updating process. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to update the BIOS. 2. Doing so will interrupt the BIOS updating process. If the BIOS program is not working properly due to reboot, please contact your local ASUS Service ...Center for five seconds and turns into a stable light, this happens, restart the syetem. 3. If FLBK_LED flashes for assistance Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation USB BIOS Flashback port 1. In case of interruption, ...
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Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. HDMI port 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. DVI port 5. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-13 USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 7. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. Intel® USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. (Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+) 8.
Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. HDMI port 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. DVI port 5. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-13 USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 7. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. Intel® USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. (Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+) 8.
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... connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only...
... connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only...