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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Q87M-E specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Q87M-E specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...
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... are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Q87M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports D-Sub with max. We recommend a maximum of 1 GB...
... are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Q87M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports D-Sub with max. We recommend a maximum of 1 GB...
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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 SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 2 x 4-pin Chassis ... 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: ...
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 SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 2 x 4-pin Chassis ... 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: ...
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ASUS Q87M-E 1-7 The system maps the total size of the same version or ...any of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 Q87M-E Q87M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3... X.M.P. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due...
ASUS Q87M-E 1-7 The system maps the total size of the same version or ...any of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 Q87M-E Q87M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3... X.M.P. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due...
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... connects to the fan connectors. 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 7. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND ... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND Q87M-E SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 Q87M-E SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the...
... connects to the fan connectors. 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 7. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND ... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND Q87M-E SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 Q87M-E SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the...
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...174; SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. • Some models without the 5MB ME firmware do not support Intel® SBA. 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 • The Intel®...• Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32/64bit) • Lynx Point PCH with Core™ Haswell CPU (Shark Bay platforms) with 5MB ME 9.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3 with B85, H87, Q87 * Intel® Core™ i5 with B85,...
...174; SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. • Some models without the 5MB ME firmware do not support Intel® SBA. 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 • The Intel®...• Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32/64bit) • Lynx Point PCH with Core™ Haswell CPU (Shark Bay platforms) with 5MB ME 9.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3 with B85, H87, Q87 * Intel® Core™ i5 with B85,...
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...Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Q87M-E 2-13 appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual... the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for all cores. [Per Core] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme...
...Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Q87M-E 2-13 appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual... the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for all cores. [Per Core] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast...EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to enable your core processor's speed 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...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast...EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to enable your core processor's speed 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...
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... options: [+] [-]. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.21 SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 1.185V to 1.800V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.19 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the...
... options: [+] [-]. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.21 SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 1.185V to 1.800V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.19 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the...
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...this menu allow you to enable or disable the TPM after POST. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for the changes to zero (0). 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]...] Allows you installed. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to set the TPM Support item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] TPM State [Disabled] This item appears only ...
...this menu allow you to enable or disable the TPM after POST. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for the changes to zero (0). 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]...] Allows you installed. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to set the TPM Support item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] TPM State [Disabled] This item appears only ...
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... The following items appear only when you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] Allows you set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel® Rapid ...[Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on S3 ...
... The following items appear only when you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] Allows you set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel® Rapid ...[Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on S3 ...
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...control various DMI functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to select which of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics device should be fixed at 64MB....you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. When read/write of system memory allocated to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. The iGPU shared system memory size ...
...control various DMI functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to select which of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics device should be fixed at 64MB....you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. When read/write of system memory allocated to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. The iGPU shared system memory size ...