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... 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 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-23 2.7 Monitor menu 2-34 2.8 Boot menu 2-37 2.9 Tools menu 2-43 2.10 Exit menu 2-44 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
... 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 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-23 2.7 Monitor menu 2-34 2.8 Boot menu 2-37 2.9 Tools menu 2-43 2.10 Exit menu 2-44 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
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... items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Q87M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 3840... only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
... items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Q87M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 3840... only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
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... (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. DDR3 modules are available in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ASUS Q87M-E 1-7 The stability and compatibility of the... same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for...
... (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. DDR3 modules are available in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ASUS Q87M-E 1-7 The stability and compatibility of the... same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for...
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...which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. 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 avoid damaging the DIMM. 3 3....clips snap back in the wrong direction to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1...
...which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. 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 avoid damaging the DIMM. 3 3....clips snap back in the wrong direction to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1...
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...2-3 for this motherboard A BC D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - CLRTC 12 23 2.& Normal (Default) Q87M-E Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. shared - - - - shared - - - - Realtek 8111F controller shared - - - - - - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. You ...can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the...
...2-3 for this motherboard A BC D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - CLRTC 12 23 2.& Normal (Default) Q87M-E Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. shared - - - - shared - - - - Realtek 8111F controller shared - - - - - - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. You ...can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the...
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... items to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and...
... items to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and...
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...memory frequency mode. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual] 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... Core Ratio settings for all cores. [Per Core] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking...
...memory frequency mode. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual] 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... Core Ratio settings for all cores. [Per Core] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking...
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...[Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [DDR3800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR32133MHz]~[DDR3-3200MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. 2.5.8 CPU Graphics Max. The maximum ratio is 60x. Use / to adjust the value. 2.5.9... GPU Boost [As is] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. If this happens, revert to become configurable only when you set the CPU Core Ratio item to [Per Core]. 2.5.4 Min...
...[Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [DDR3800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR32133MHz]~[DDR3-3200MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. 2.5.8 CPU Graphics Max. The maximum ratio is 60x. Use / to adjust the value. 2.5.9... GPU Boost [As is] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. If this happens, revert to become configurable only when you set the CPU Core Ratio item to [Per Core]. 2.5.4 Min...
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...Mode Selection to [IDE] and allows you to select the IDE legacy or native mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to... Serial ATA features that the caching partition size is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in S4-S5]. 2.6.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID]...
...Mode Selection to [IDE] and allows you to select the IDE legacy or native mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to... Serial ATA features that the caching partition size is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in S4-S5]. 2.6.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID]...
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... support, set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. The iGPU shared system memory size will be the Primary Display. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to reduce iGPU power use when the system is a monitor system...hard disk errors occur, this item to [Enabled] to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to control various DMI functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable...
... support, set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. The iGPU shared system memory size will be the Primary Display. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to reduce iGPU power use when the system is a monitor system...hard disk errors occur, this item to [Enabled] to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to control various DMI functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable...
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...the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. The setting takes no effect if PEG is always enabled. If enabled, this requires additional firmware in the SPI device. • The ...Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) feature. Intel® AMT [Enabled] Allow you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. ASUS Q87M-E 2-29 NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) in the BIOS extension.
...the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. The setting takes no effect if PEG is always enabled. If enabled, this requires additional firmware in the SPI device. • The ...Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) feature. Intel® AMT [Enabled] Allow you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. ASUS Q87M-E 2-29 NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) in the BIOS extension.
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... created. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on... the current BIOS settings to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Q87M-E 2-43 Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to ...
... created. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on... the current BIOS settings to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Q87M-E 2-43 Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to ...