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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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...Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 ...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. ASUS Q87M...
...Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 ...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. ASUS Q87M...
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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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... an item to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in ...only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 and Windows® 8 ...
... an item to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in ...only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 and Windows® 8 ...
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ASUS Q87M-E 1-21 Please refer to the spec sheet for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32/... and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. • Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. • Some models without the 5MB ME firmware do not support Intel® SBA. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage...
ASUS Q87M-E 1-21 Please refer to the spec sheet for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32/... and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. • Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. • Some models without the 5MB ME firmware do not support Intel® SBA. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage...
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click 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 automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a... boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Q87M-E 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an ...
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click 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 automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a... boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Q87M-E 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an ...
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... the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that the caching partition size is installed to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Configuration options... function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-27
... the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that the caching partition size is installed to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Configuration options... function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-27
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...be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Enabled]. Hide the logo during Normal Boot. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only .... Set this item to [Enabled] to normal boot on the next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only work under...
...be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Enabled]. Hide the logo during Normal Boot. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only .... Set this item to [Enabled] to normal boot on the next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only work under...
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...occurs. Disables this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS Q87M-E 2-39 Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. [...automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [UEFI and ...
...occurs. Disables this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS Q87M-E 2-39 Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. [...automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [UEFI and ...
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... that Microsoft® Secure Boot can function properly. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from a USB storage device. This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first... to manage the Secure Boot keys. Delete PK Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to clear all the system's Secure Boot keys will not be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with ...
... that Microsoft® Secure Boot can function properly. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from a USB storage device. This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first... to manage the Secure Boot keys. Delete PK Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to clear all the system's Secure Boot keys will not be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with ...
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... The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more db's images cannot be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ASUS Q87M-E 2-41 Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from...
... The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more db's images cannot be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ASUS Q87M-E 2-41 Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from...