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viii Q87M-E specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 6 x ... Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 8.8" (24.4cm x 22.4cm) Specifications are subject to change...
viii Q87M-E specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 6 x ... Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 8.8" (24.4cm x 22.4cm) Specifications are subject to change...
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...not need to install expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Q87M-E 1-9 Failure to the card. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and... expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing...
...not need to install expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Q87M-E 1-9 Failure to the card. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and... expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing...
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...) 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...
...) 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...
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...Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run... your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install ...
...Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run... your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install ...
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... not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Please refer to the spec sheet for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS Q87M-E 1-21 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA... (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 * Intel® Core™ i7 vPro with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. • Intel® SBA requires MEI driver...
... not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Please refer to the spec sheet for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS Q87M-E 1-21 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA... (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 * Intel® Core™ i7 vPro with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. • Intel® SBA requires MEI driver...
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...driver, software and firmware Model Name: Q87M-E Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Q87M...-E 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you...
...driver, software and firmware Model Name: Q87M-E Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Q87M...-E 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you...
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...and allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to select the IDE legacy or native mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-27 The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is not enough for Rapid Start Technology to the corresponding SATA port....storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that the caching partition size is installed to work . SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you ...
...and allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to select the IDE legacy or native mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-27 The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is not enough for Rapid Start Technology to the corresponding SATA port....storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that the caching partition size is installed to work . SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you ...
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... the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to load the network stack driver during Normal Boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen]. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on... the next boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Display the boot logo during POST. If you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances.
... the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to load the network stack driver during Normal Boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen]. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on... the next boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Display the boot logo during POST. If you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances.
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... ROMs to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS Q87M-E 2-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to trap...
... ROMs to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS Q87M-E 2-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to trap...
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... all default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect...
... all default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect...
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... you to delete the DBX file from a USB storage device. Delete the DBX Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from your system. ASUS Q87M-E 2-41 Append KEK from file Allows you to load the additional KEK from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ...Enrollment Key (KEK). DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. The DBX file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated...
... you to delete the DBX file from a USB storage device. Delete the DBX Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from your system. ASUS Q87M-E 2-41 Append KEK from file Allows you to load the additional KEK from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ...Enrollment Key (KEK). DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. The DBX file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated...