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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Q87T 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 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-21 1.9 Software support 1-22 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and... menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-23 2.7 Monitor menu 2-37 2.8 Boot menu 2-40 2.9 Tools menu 2-47 2.10 Exit menu 2-48 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Q87T 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 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-21 1.9 Software support 1-22 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and... menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-23 2.7 Monitor menu 2-37 2.8 Boot menu 2-40 2.9 Tools menu 2-47 2.10 Exit menu 2-48 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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... are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are also provided. How this guide.... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may be exposed to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. If possible, disconnect all...
... are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are also provided. How this guide.... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may be exposed to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. If possible, disconnect all...
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... the mini PCIe slot is not available. (continued on the CPU type. *** Refer to 65W Thermal Design Power support 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... / eDP / HDMI / LVDS* - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 / eDP with max. resolution of the above items is available to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. An onboard header is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Supports LVDS with the full-length...
... the mini PCIe slot is not available. (continued on the CPU type. *** Refer to 65W Thermal Design Power support 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... / eDP / HDMI / LVDS* - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 / eDP with max. resolution of the above items is available to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. An onboard header is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Supports LVDS with the full-length...
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... 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Q87T 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling...
... 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Q87T 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Q87T 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 43 5 6 7 8 94 17cm(6.7in) DC_PWR ATX19V1 USB3_56 CHA_FAN SATA_PWRCON 25 24 23 22 HDMI ASM 1442K DP LAN2 LAN1 128Mb BIOS BATT_CON RTL ... USB14 MSATA_MPCIE LVDS USB3_12 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_1 Super I/O COM1 F_PANEL MON_SW_PANEL CPU_FAN EDP DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 204-pin module) VCC_PWR_SEL Q87T FPD_SEL USB910 BLKT_PWR_SEL USB78 LPC_DEBUG LGA1150 CLRTC CHASSIS 21 20 14 19 18 LCD_BLKT_PANEL 17cm(6.7in) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 17...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Q87T 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 43 5 6 7 8 94 17cm(6.7in) DC_PWR ATX19V1 USB3_56 CHA_FAN SATA_PWRCON 25 24 23 22 HDMI ASM 1442K DP LAN2 LAN1 128Mb BIOS BATT_CON RTL ... USB14 MSATA_MPCIE LVDS USB3_12 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_1 Super I/O COM1 F_PANEL MON_SW_PANEL CPU_FAN EDP DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 204-pin module) VCC_PWR_SEL Q87T FPD_SEL USB910 BLKT_PWR_SEL USB78 LPC_DEBUG LGA1150 CLRTC CHASSIS 21 20 14 19 18 LCD_BLKT_PANEL 17cm(6.7in) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 17...
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... 1-14 1-17 1-7 1-14 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-12 1-17 1-12 1-12 1-10 1-11 1-3 1-20 1-11 1-16 1-20 1-20 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron®... RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 18. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 19. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 22. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 23. Q87T Q87T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87T 1-3
... 1-14 1-17 1-7 1-14 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-12 1-17 1-12 1-12 1-10 1-11 1-3 1-20 1-11 1-16 1-20 1-20 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron®... RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 18. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 19. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 22. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 23. Q87T Q87T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87T 1-3
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... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to ...the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. •...
... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to ...the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. •...
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...from the same vendor. Check with the same CAS latency. 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. ASUS Q87T 1-7 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the CPU...'s capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory ...
...from the same vendor. Check with the same CAS latency. 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. ASUS Q87T 1-7 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the CPU...'s capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory ...
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...you intend to use . 4. IRQ assignments for the expansion card. shared - - - - - Keep the screw for later use . ASUS Q87T 1-9 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards...2. shared - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came...
...you intend to use . 4. IRQ assignments for the expansion card. shared - - - - - Keep the screw for later use . ASUS Q87T 1-9 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards...2. shared - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came...
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...CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM Q87T Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the serial port module cable to ...this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and ...
...CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM Q87T Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the serial port module cable to ...this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and ...
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...pin SATA_PWRCON) This connector is for the SATA power cable. The power cable plug is designed to this connector in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 6. To provide power to your SATA device, connect the SATA power cable to fit this connector. +12V +12V ...+12V GND GND GND +5V +5V +5V GND GND GND +3V +3V +3V SATA_PWRCON PIN 1 Q87T Q87T SATA HDD power source 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one orientation. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted...
...pin SATA_PWRCON) This connector is for the SATA power cable. The power cable plug is designed to this connector in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 6. To provide power to your SATA device, connect the SATA power cable to fit this connector. +12V +12V ...+12V GND GND GND +5V +5V +5V GND GND GND +3V +3V +3V SATA_PWRCON PIN 1 Q87T Q87T SATA HDD power source 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one orientation. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted...
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... and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB3_12 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V Q87T PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB3+5V Q87T USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. The USB 2.0 module is ...USB+5V GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS Q87T 1-17 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back ...
... and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB3_12 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V Q87T PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB3+5V Q87T USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. The USB 2.0 module is ...USB+5V GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS Q87T 1-17 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back ...
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...LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. +3.3V DMIC_DATA GND DMIC_CLK 17. This is a reminder that the system is for connecting the digital microphone module used in... All-in soft-off mode. DMIC Q87T PIN 1 Q87T DMIC connectors 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. DMIC connectors (4-pin DMIC) The DMIC connector is ON, in sleep mode, or in -One chassis. Q87T SB_PWR Q87T Onboard LED ASUS Q87T 1-21
...LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. +3.3V DMIC_DATA GND DMIC_CLK 17. This is a reminder that the system is for connecting the digital microphone module used in... All-in soft-off mode. DMIC Q87T PIN 1 Q87T DMIC connectors 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. DMIC connectors (4-pin DMIC) The DMIC connector is ON, in sleep mode, or in -One chassis. Q87T SB_PWR Q87T Onboard LED ASUS Q87T 1-21
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... the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for updates. ... OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7, Windows® 8 and ...
... the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for updates. ... OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7, Windows® 8 and ...
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... disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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 driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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...
... disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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 driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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...
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...automatically. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Q87T.CAP. • The BIOS file in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the ... process. Do not save them on the system. 2. Turn on the USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. ASUS Q87T 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for ...
...automatically. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Q87T.CAP. • The BIOS file in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the ... process. Do not save them on the system. 2. Turn on the USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. ASUS Q87T 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for ...
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... 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Refer to the Setup Mode item in... section 2.8 Boot menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on...
... 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Refer to the Setup Mode item in... section 2.8 Boot menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on...
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ASUS Q87T 2-7 The figure below shows an example of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary depending on the devices ... sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Refer to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits...
ASUS Q87T 2-7 The figure below shows an example of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary depending on the devices ... sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Refer to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits...
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After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the ...
After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the ...