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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. Do not place the product in your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the ... adding or removing devices to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
...are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. Do not place the product in your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the ... adding or removing devices to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... the full-length mini-PCIe card. Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller 8-channel Realtek® ALC887-VD High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Network iControl - Q87T specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Intel® Q87 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector - 1 x mSATA connector* *mSATA shares the same...
... the full-length mini-PCIe card. Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller 8-channel Realtek® ALC887-VD High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Network iControl - Q87T specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Intel® Q87 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector - 1 x mSATA connector* *mSATA shares the same...
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Q87T specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 2-port connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 1-port connectors support additional 1 USB 2.0 ... Manageability Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Thin mini-ITX form factor: 6.7"x 6.7" (17.0cm x 17.0cm...
Q87T specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 2-port connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 1-port connectors support additional 1 USB 2.0 ... Manageability Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Thin mini-ITX form factor: 6.7"x 6.7" (17.0cm x 17.0cm...
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... not overtighten the screws! 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 8111G Intel® Q87 USB3_34 HP-OUT INT_SPK WLAN CUSTOM MIC AAFP...
... not overtighten the screws! 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 8111G Intel® Q87 USB3_34 HP-OUT INT_SPK WLAN CUSTOM MIC AAFP...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the .... 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that they support. shared - - - - - - ASUS Q87T 1-9 Keep the screw for this motherboard A Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Realtek 8111G controller - B C D...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the .... 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that they support. shared - - - - - - ASUS Q87T 1-9 Keep the screw for this motherboard A Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Realtek 8111G controller - B C D...
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...battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re- Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not ... 23 Normal (Default) Q87T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ...
...battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re- Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not ... 23 Normal (Default) Q87T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ...
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ASUS Q87T 1-15 ATX19V DC_JACK_IN Q87T PIN 1 GND Q87T DC power source 4. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~4) These connectors connect to fit this connector in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.4 SATA Configuration for an ATX power supply. 3. ATX power connector (2-pin ATX19V...GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA6G_3 SATA6G_1 Q87T GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND Q87T SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA ...
ASUS Q87T 1-15 ATX19V DC_JACK_IN Q87T PIN 1 GND Q87T DC power source 4. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~4) These connectors connect to fit this connector in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.4 SATA Configuration for an ATX power supply. 3. ATX power connector (2-pin ATX19V...GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA6G_3 SATA6G_1 Q87T GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND Q87T SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA ...
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... this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Q87T 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to... find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through...
... this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Q87T 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to... find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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...on a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3.... process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Before you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based...
...on a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3.... process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Before you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based...
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... same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Q87T 2-3 The system requires you to load default BIOS values. 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 a DOS environment. NTFS...
... same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Q87T 2-3 The system requires you to load default BIOS values. 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 a DOS environment. NTFS...
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...ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS... file and BIOS Updater to a DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. 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:...
...ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS... file and BIOS Updater to a DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. 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:...
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... use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after updating the BIOS file if you to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS Q87T 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to your...
... use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after updating the BIOS file if you to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS Q87T 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to your...
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...provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers 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 how to erase the RTC RAM. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ...
...provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers 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 how to erase the RTC RAM. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ...
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... speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority...8226; The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. ASUS Q87T 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access...
... speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority...8226; The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. ASUS Q87T 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access...
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...menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. You cannot select an item that you have done in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Q87T 2-9 Last Modified button This button shows the items that item. Use the navigation keys to display the other items ... to select items in the menu and change the settings. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that you last modified and saved in BIOS. To change the value of a field, select it and press to enter notes of options. Quick Note button This button allows you to display...
...menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. You cannot select an item that you have done in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Q87T 2-9 Last Modified button This button shows the items that item. Use the navigation keys to display the other items ... to select items in the menu and change the settings. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that you last modified and saved in BIOS. To change the value of a field, select it and press to enter notes of options. Quick Note button This button allows you to display...
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... version from the options. The Main menu provides you to set the system time. 2.4.4 Security The Security menu items allow you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1. Adding items to My Favorites To... add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. You cannot add the following items to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as...
... version from the options. The Main menu provides you to set the system time. 2.4.4 Security The Security menu items allow you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1. Adding items to My Favorites To... add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. You cannot add the following items to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as...
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... the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. User Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to see or change an administrator password: 1. Otherwise,...From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS Q87T 2-11 Confirm the password when prompted. After you set a user password, you might be able to clear the BIOS password. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password ...
... the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. User Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to see or change an administrator password: 1. Otherwise,...From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS Q87T 2-11 Confirm the password when prompted. After you set a user password, you might be able to clear the BIOS password. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password ...
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Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to [Enable]. 2.6.1 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Disable] Enables or disables BIOS support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its...
Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to [Enable]. 2.6.1 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Disable] Enables or disables BIOS support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its...
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...] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4-S5]. 2.6.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST.
...] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4-S5]. 2.6.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST.