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... if you want to have it , may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and ...
... if you want to have it , may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and ...
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.... Do not place the product in your retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. iv It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may...
.... Do not place the product in your retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. iv It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may...
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... to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Used to yourself when completing a task. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you MUST follow to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury...
... to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Used to yourself when completing a task. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you MUST follow to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury...
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...remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in only one direction. DO ...socket in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product...
...remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in only one direction. DO ...socket in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product...
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... your OS documentation for updates. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers... icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, the ...
... your OS documentation for updates. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers... icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, the ...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's 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 update the ...a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Q87M-E 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main ...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's 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 update the ...a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Q87M-E 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main ...
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...preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to set CPU Core Ratio... you to set 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 individually. ASUS Q87M-E 2-13 Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target...
...preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to set CPU Core Ratio... you to set 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 individually. ASUS Q87M-E 2-13 Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target...
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... CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items become unstable! Configuration...
... CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items become unstable! Configuration...
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... [Manual Adjustment]. MISC MRC Fast Boot [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from 300kHz to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). ASUS Q87M-E ......] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.12 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage....
... [Manual Adjustment]. MISC MRC Fast Boot [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from 300kHz to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). ASUS Q87M-E ......] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.12 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage....
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... simultaneously. Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started
... simultaneously. Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started
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...set the CPU core voltage override. 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: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears... with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.16 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable extreme over-voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 0....
...set the CPU core voltage override. 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: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears... with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.16 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable extreme over-voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 0....
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... interval. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you...CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage offset. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0....2.5.17 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS Q87M-E 2-21
... interval. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you...CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage offset. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0....2.5.17 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS Q87M-E 2-21
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.... [Disabled] Disables the function. Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in this user manual for the locations of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB Single Port Control USB3_1/2/5/6 [Enabled] Allows...[Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to the section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. If no...
.... [Disabled] Disables the function. Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in this user manual for the locations of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB Single Port Control USB3_1/2/5/6 [Enabled] Allows...[Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to the section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. If no...
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...the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan control feature. ASUS Q87M-E 2-35 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the ...186;C to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5...speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The following four items appear only when you to ...
...the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan control feature. ASUS Q87M-E 2-35 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the ...186;C to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5...speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The following four items appear only when you to ...
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...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis1/2 fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis1/2 fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 40...appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set Chassis1/2 Fan Profile to [Manual]. The following four items appear only when you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis temperature. When the chassis temperature...
...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis1/2 fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis1/2 fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 40...appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set Chassis1/2 Fan Profile to [Manual]. The following four items appear only when you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis temperature. When the chassis temperature...