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... various Free Open Source Software licenses. No part of this email address). Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is eager to Provide Source Code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL...
... various Free Open Source Software licenses. No part of this email address). Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is eager to Provide Source Code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL...
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...; Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do any of the lower-sized channel for the OS...
...; Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do any of the lower-sized channel for the OS...
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... the screw you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS Q87M-E 1-9 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ...
... the screw you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS Q87M-E 1-9 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ...
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1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. CLRTC 12 23 2.& Normal (Default) Q87M-E Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, ...
1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. CLRTC 12 23 2.& Normal (Default) Q87M-E Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, ...
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... RTC when the system hangs due to disable it . 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. ASUS Q87M-E 1-11 For system failure due to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. DisplayPort port. PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.
... RTC when the system hangs due to disable it . 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. ASUS Q87M-E 1-11 For system failure due to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. DisplayPort port. PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.
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... 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status...
... 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status...
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... default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. See section 2.6.10 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. 4. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Q87M-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Q87M-E Front panel audio connector...
... default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. See section 2.6.10 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. 4. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Q87M-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Q87M-E Front panel audio connector...
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... Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change...
... Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change...
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... Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Q87M-E 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With...
... Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Q87M-E 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With...
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.... 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to update BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS Q87M-E 2-3 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Q87ME.CAP. • The BIOS file in a DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the...
.... 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to update BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS Q87M-E 2-3 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Q87ME.CAP. • The BIOS file in a DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the...
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... Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Q87M-E 0208 03/20/2013 Q87M-E-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-03-20 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the Make Disk menu...
... Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Q87M-E 0208 03/20/2013 Q87M-E-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-03-20 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the Make Disk menu...
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.... Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to set a response for extra power support. 2.5.13 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. Configuration options...
.... Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to set a response for extra power support. 2.5.13 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. Configuration options...
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... specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.15 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU core voltage override. Increase the voltage when increasing the core frequency. Increase the cache voltage when increasing the ring frequency. Use the and keys to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode...
... specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.15 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU core voltage override. Increase the voltage when increasing the core frequency. Increase the cache voltage when increasing the ring frequency. Use the and keys to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-25 Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to set the CPU C states to select the boot performance mode. CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. The following items appear only when you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Max NonTurbo Performance] [Max battery...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-25 Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to set the CPU C states to select the boot performance mode. CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. The following items appear only when you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Max NonTurbo Performance] [Max battery...
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... Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to 120. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] L0sL1]. 2.6.3 CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the wake-up and set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short...
... Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to 120. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] L0sL1]. 2.6.3 CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the wake-up and set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short...
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...memory size. Ensure that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work . Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] This item appears only when you set SATA Mode Selection to [AHCI] and allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-27 IDE Legacy...
...memory size. Ensure that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work . Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] This item appears only when you set SATA Mode Selection to [AHCI] and allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-27 IDE Legacy...
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... shared system memory size will be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you set this feature allows the hard disk to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you...
... shared system memory size will be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you set this feature allows the hard disk to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you...
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... just controls the BIOS extension execution. ASUS Q87M-E 2-29 The setting takes no effect if PEG is always enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Un-Configure ME [Disabled] Sets this menu allow you to change the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) feature. NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG Device. BIOS Hotkey Pressed [Disabled] This item become configurable only when you to use a password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled...
... just controls the BIOS extension execution. ASUS Q87M-E 2-29 The setting takes no effect if PEG is always enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Un-Configure ME [Disabled] Sets this menu allow you to change the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) feature. NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG Device. BIOS Hotkey Pressed [Disabled] This item become configurable only when you to use a password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled...
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...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to detect the presence of the USB ports. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the locations of USB devices at startup. EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Refer to the section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to the section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout in OS during bootup. [Smart Auto...
...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to detect the presence of the USB ports. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the locations of USB devices at startup. EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Refer to the section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to the section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout in OS during bootup. [Smart Auto...
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... the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 75ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to disable or set the chassis1/2 fan warning speed. Chassis1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis1/2 fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis1/2 fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis1/2 temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent...
... the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 75ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to disable or set the chassis1/2 fan warning speed. Chassis1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis1/2 fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis1/2 fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis1/2 temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent...
