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... downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any problems in receipt of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software...
... downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any problems in receipt of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software...
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... / 3840 x 2160 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with max. When an mSATA card is inserted, the mini PCIe slot is available to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Q87T motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables, 1 x SATA power cable 2 x I/O Shield (1 x mini-ITX, 1 x thin mini-ITX) Support DVD User Guide If any of 1024 MB *LVDS and eDP share the same video output. Q87T specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th...
... / 3840 x 2160 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with max. When an mSATA card is inserted, the mini PCIe slot is available to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Q87T motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables, 1 x SATA power cable 2 x I/O Shield (1 x mini-ITX, 1 x thin mini-ITX) Support DVD User Guide If any of 1024 MB *LVDS and eDP share the same video output. Q87T specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th...
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...mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DIS ME jumper 1 x COM port header 1 x Chassis intrusion header 1 x SATA power connector Connectors for AIO System 1 x 2-pin internal DC power connector 1 x Stereo speaker connector 1 x DMIC header 1 x Custom solutions header Connectors for Flat Panel Display 1 x Backlight inverter voltage selection header 1 x FPD brightness header 1 x Panel voltage selection header 1 x Panel off header TPM IC Onboard BIOS features Manageability Support DVD...
...mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DIS ME jumper 1 x COM port header 1 x Chassis intrusion header 1 x SATA power connector Connectors for AIO System 1 x 2-pin internal DC power connector 1 x Stereo speaker connector 1 x DMIC header 1 x Custom solutions header Connectors for Flat Panel Display 1 x Backlight inverter voltage selection header 1 x FPD brightness header 1 x Panel voltage selection header 1 x Panel off header TPM IC Onboard BIOS features Manageability Support DVD...
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... panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 13. USB 2.0 connectors (5-1 pin USB14, 10-1 pin USB78, 10-2 pin USB910) 15. DMIC connectors (5-1 pin DMIC) 21. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. Internal stereo speaker header (4-pin INT_SPK) 24. Q87T Q87T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87T 1-3 DDR3 SO-DIMM slots 7. LVDS panel or eDP selector (3-pin FPD_SEL) 16. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 18. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Display panel power button (2-1 pin MON_SW_PANEL) 10. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED...
... panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 13. USB 2.0 connectors (5-1 pin USB14, 10-1 pin USB78, 10-2 pin USB910) 15. DMIC connectors (5-1 pin DMIC) 21. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. Internal stereo speaker header (4-pin INT_SPK) 24. Q87T Q87T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87T 1-3 DDR3 SO-DIMM slots 7. LVDS panel or eDP selector (3-pin FPD_SEL) 16. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 18. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Display panel power button (2-1 pin MON_SW_PANEL) 10. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED...
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.... ASUS Q87T 1-7 Profile is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the DDR3 SODIMM sockets: Q87T DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Q87T 204-pin DDR3...
.... ASUS Q87T 1-7 Profile is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the DDR3 SODIMM sockets: Q87T DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Q87T 204-pin DDR3...
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... hardware settings for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Q87T 1-9 When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. shared - - - - - Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Realtek 8111G controller - Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
... hardware settings for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Q87T 1-9 When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. shared - - - - - Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Realtek 8111G controller - Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
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... enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD...
... enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD...
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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 select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Q87T 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily...
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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 select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Q87T 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily...
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... an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in a DOS environment. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS Q87T 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and...
... an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in a DOS environment. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS Q87T 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and...
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..., type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Q87T 0209 03/20/2013 Q87T.CAP 8194 2013-08-20 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Boot your computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater...
..., type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Q87T 0209 03/20/2013 Q87T.CAP 8194 2013-08-20 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Boot your computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater...
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The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. ASUS Q87T 2-5 DO NOT shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to turn the system...
The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. ASUS Q87T 2-5 DO NOT shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to turn the system...
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.... Use the and keys to set the power fast ramp response. Increase the voltage when increasing the core frequency. CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the power current offset. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Offset Mode...
.... Use the and keys to set the power fast ramp response. Increase the voltage when increasing the core frequency. CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the power current offset. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Offset Mode...
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... frequency. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU Cache voltage. Configuration options: [+] [-] 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.13 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode...
... frequency. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU Cache voltage. Configuration options: [+] [-] 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.13 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode...
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...default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to select the boot performance mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to set the processor...
...default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to select the boot performance mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to set the processor...
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... Rapid Start Technology to work . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Q87T 2-27 PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work . 2.6.3 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on S3 RTC Wake...
... Rapid Start Technology to work . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Q87T 2-27 PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work . 2.6.3 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on S3 RTC Wake...
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...SATA port. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives...
...SATA port. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... memory size will be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to onboard LVDS. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M][320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable IGD video output to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. ASUS Q87T 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IGD Flat Panel [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support...
... memory size will be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to onboard LVDS. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M][320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable IGD video output to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. ASUS Q87T 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IGD Flat Panel [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support...
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... to control ASPM support for the PEG Device. ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable or disable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Q87T 2-31 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. PCIEX4 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management...
... to control ASPM support for the PEG Device. ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable or disable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Q87T 2-31 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. PCIEX4 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management...
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...Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup. [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. Refer to change the USB-related features. ASUS Q87T 2-33 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. The USB Devices item shows the auto...
...Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup. [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. Refer to change the USB-related features. ASUS Q87T 2-33 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. The USB Devices item shows the auto...
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... VT100+ and then VT100. When enabled, it allows you set the flow control. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE express native power management. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Flow control prevents data loss from a remote location by redirecting keyboard input and text output through a serial port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Native ASPM [Disabled] The item appears only when...
... VT100+ and then VT100. When enabled, it allows you set the flow control. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE express native power management. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Flow control prevents data loss from a remote location by redirecting keyboard input and text output through a serial port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Native ASPM [Disabled] The item appears only when...