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... resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Maximum shared memory of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports DVI-D with max. 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 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 4GB...
... resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Maximum shared memory of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports DVI-D with max. 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 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 4GB...
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... correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS Q87M-E 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components...
... correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS Q87M-E 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components...
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... with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. 2.& Q87M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87M-E 1-3 Intel® Q87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7.
... with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. 2.& Q87M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87M-E 1-3 Intel® Q87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7.
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4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Q87M-E 1-5
4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Q87M-E 1-5
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... The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. ASUS Q87M-E 1-7 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory ...The stability and compatibility 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 DIMMs into the ...
... The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. ASUS Q87M-E 1-7 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory ...The stability and compatibility 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 DIMMs into the ...
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.... Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Q87M-E 1-9 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you...
.... Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Q87M-E 1-9 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you...
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... Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. DIS_ME 12 23 Q87M-E Normal (Default) Q87M-E Intel® ME jumper Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . ASUS Q87M-E 1-11 PS/2 mouse port (green). After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
... Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. DIS_ME 12 23 Q87M-E Normal (Default) Q87M-E Intel® ME jumper Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . ASUS Q87M-E 1-11 PS/2 mouse port (green). After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
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...keyboard port (purple). COM1 COM2 RXD DTR DSR CTS RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI DCD TXD GND RTS RI Q87M-E Q87M-E Serial port(COM) connectors The COM module is not compatible with DVI-I. 12. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. This port is for a High-...(HDMI) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS Q87M-E 1-13 10. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DisplayPort port: 553 MHz - DVI-D port. HDMI port. HDMI port: 300 MHz - DVI-D can't...
...keyboard port (purple). COM1 COM2 RXD DTR DSR CTS RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI DCD TXD GND RTS RI Q87M-E Q87M-E Serial port(COM) connectors The COM module is not compatible with DVI-I. 12. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. This port is for a High-...(HDMI) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS Q87M-E 1-13 10. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DisplayPort port: 553 MHz - DVI-D port. HDMI port. HDMI port: 300 MHz - DVI-D can't...
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... 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 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio...as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND Q87M-E Q87M-E Chassis intrusion connector ASUS Q87M-E 1-15 By default, this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to [HD]. 4. If ...
... 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 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio...as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND Q87M-E Q87M-E Chassis intrusion connector ASUS Q87M-E 1-15 By default, this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to [HD]. 4. If ...
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... cable to any of up to 4.8Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. USB3_12 Q87M-E USB3+5V USB3+5V Q87M-E USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10...-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. ASUS Q87M...
... cable to any of up to 4.8Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. USB3_12 Q87M-E USB3+5V USB3+5V Q87M-E USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10...-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. ASUS Q87M...
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SB_PWR Q87M-E ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Q87M-E Onboard LED ASUS Q87M-E 1-19 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
SB_PWR Q87M-E ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Q87M-E Onboard LED ASUS Q87M-E 1-19 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
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... installed and running.) • Local Administrator rights on the target machine The Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS Q87M-E 1-21
... installed and running.) • Local Administrator rights on the target machine The Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS Q87M-E 1-21
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ASUS Q87M-E 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS ... to restore the BIOS in case you need 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 BIOS... an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and...
ASUS Q87M-E 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS ... to restore the BIOS in case you need 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 BIOS... an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and...
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... is an auto recovery tool that you press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. ASUS Q87M-E 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to recover BIOS settings. The succeeding utility screens are...
... is an auto recovery tool that you press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. ASUS Q87M-E 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to recover BIOS settings. The succeeding utility screens are...
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... only if you to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. ASUS Q87M-E 2-5
... only if you to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. ASUS Q87M-E 2-5
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Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. ASUS Q87M-E 2-7 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows ... saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced Normal mode mode functions ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default ...
Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. ASUS Q87M-E 2-7 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows ... saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced Normal mode mode functions ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default ...
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... you can change the value of the activities that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Q87M-E 2-9 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation...
... you can change the value of the activities that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Q87M-E 2-9 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation...
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... section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. To change a user password: 1. After you enter the administrator password for information on how to clear the BIOS password. ASUS Q87M-E 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the BIOS setup program...
... section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. To change a user password: 1. After you enter the administrator password for information on how to clear the BIOS password. ASUS Q87M-E 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the BIOS setup program...
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...] [Disabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. ASUS Q87M-E 2-13 The item X.M.P. appears only when you to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to display the following items: Target...
...] [Disabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. ASUS Q87M-E 2-13 The item X.M.P. appears only when you to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to display the following items: Target...
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... unstable! 2.5.11 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may cause the system to Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS Q87M-E 2-15
... unstable! 2.5.11 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may cause the system to Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS Q87M-E 2-15