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... Supports LVDS with max. An onboard header is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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-... (continued on the CPU type. *** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Package contents Check your retailer. Q87T specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket ...
... Supports LVDS with max. An onboard header is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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-... (continued on the CPU type. *** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Package contents Check your retailer. Q87T specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket ...
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...; Before you physical injury and damage to do so can cause you install or remove any component, place it into the chassis in the image. ASUS Q87T 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such...
...; Before you physical injury and damage to do so can cause you install or remove any component, place it into the chassis in the image. ASUS Q87T 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such...
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... eDP selector (3-pin FPD_SEL) 16. ATX power connector (2-pin ATX19V) 2. Display panel backlight power selector (BLKT_PWR-SEL) 14. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 19. Q87T Q87T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87T 1-3 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 8. Embedded DisplayPort (30-pin eDP) 11. Flat panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 13. Intel® ME jumper...
... eDP selector (3-pin FPD_SEL) 16. ATX power connector (2-pin ATX19V) 2. Display panel backlight power selector (BLKT_PWR-SEL) 14. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 19. Q87T Q87T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87T 1-3 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 8. Embedded DisplayPort (30-pin eDP) 11. Flat panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 13. Intel® ME jumper...
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ASUS Q87T 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 Q87T 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.
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...lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the DDR3 SODIMM sockets: Q87T DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Q87T 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, ...512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. ASUS Q87T 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to...
...lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the DDR3 SODIMM sockets: Q87T DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Q87T 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, ...512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. ASUS Q87T 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to...
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... is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS Q87T 1-9 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI...
... is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS Q87T 1-9 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI...
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...Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you intend to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. DIS_ME Q87T 12 23 Normal (Default) Q87T Intel® ME jumper Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . The signal is removed or replaced....detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to disable it . 3. CHASSIS Q87T PIN 1 Q87T Chassis intrusion connector +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ASUS Q87T 1-11 Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to...
...Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you intend to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. DIS_ME Q87T 12 23 Normal (Default) Q87T Intel® ME jumper Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . The signal is removed or replaced....detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to disable it . 3. CHASSIS Q87T PIN 1 Q87T Chassis intrusion connector +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ASUS Q87T 1-11 Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to...
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... audio. 5. DisplayPort. Line Out port (lime). 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 12 3 4 5 6 78 1. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Q87T 1-13 This port is for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 3. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. Insert the power adapter into this port. 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
... audio. 5. DisplayPort. Line Out port (lime). 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 12 3 4 5 6 78 1. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Q87T 1-13 This port is for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 3. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. Insert the power adapter into this port. 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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... power source 4. See section 2.6.4 SATA Configuration for an ATX power supply. ASUS Q87T 1-15 The plug from the power supply is for details. ATX power connector (2-pin ATX19V) This connector is designed to fit this connector ... RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 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 connectors in only one orientation...
... power source 4. See section 2.6.4 SATA Configuration for an ATX power supply. ASUS Q87T 1-15 The plug from the power supply is for details. ATX power connector (2-pin ATX19V) This connector is designed to fit this connector ... RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 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 connectors in only one orientation...
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... pin USB14, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS Q87T 1-17 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- Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install ...USB 2.0 ports. USB14 USB78 GND GND USBD+ USBD+5V NC GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V PIN 1 GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V PIN 1 Q87T Q87T USB2.0 connectors USB910 GND USB_P9+ USB_P9- The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector...
... pin USB14, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS Q87T 1-17 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- Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install ...USB 2.0 ports. USB14 USB78 GND GND USBD+ USBD+5V NC GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V PIN 1 GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V PIN 1 Q87T Q87T USB2.0 connectors USB910 GND USB_P9+ USB_P9- The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector...
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BATT_CON VBAT GND Q87T PIN 1 Q87T RTC battery header 12. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) This connector is for an internal embedded DisplayPort connection. Embedded DisplayPort (40-pin eDP) The connector is for an LCD monitor that supports Low-voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface. LVDS Q87T PIN 1 Q87T LVDS connector ASUS Q87T 1-19 eDP(Back) PIN 1 Q87T Q87T embedded Display Port 13. 11. LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS) This connector is for the lithium CMOS battery.
BATT_CON VBAT GND Q87T PIN 1 Q87T RTC battery header 12. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) This connector is for an internal embedded DisplayPort connection. Embedded DisplayPort (40-pin eDP) The connector is for an LCD monitor that supports Low-voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface. LVDS Q87T PIN 1 Q87T LVDS connector ASUS Q87T 1-19 eDP(Back) PIN 1 Q87T Q87T embedded Display Port 13. 11. LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS) This connector is for the lithium CMOS battery.
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.... This is a reminder that the system is for connecting the digital microphone module used in All-in any motherboard component. DMIC Q87T PIN 1 Q87T DMIC connectors 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Q87T SB_PWR Q87T Onboard LED ASUS Q87T 1-21 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down...
.... This is a reminder that the system is for connecting the digital microphone module used in All-in any motherboard component. DMIC Q87T PIN 1 Q87T DMIC connectors 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Q87T SB_PWR Q87T Onboard LED ASUS Q87T 1-21 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. • Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. • Some models without the 5MB ME firmware do ...™ i7 vPro with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS Q87T 1-23 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 • The Intel® Management Engine...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. • Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. • Some models without the 5MB ME firmware do ...™ i7 vPro with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS Q87T 1-23 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 • The Intel® Management Engine...
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BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating 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 to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a ..., software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click 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 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 to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a ..., software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click 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.
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... file in the removable device into Q87T.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS Q87T 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. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
... file in the removable device into Q87T.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS Q87T 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. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
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... BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . ASUS Q87T 2-5 Select Yes and press . We recommend you in using the first two options. Restart your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter...
... BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . ASUS Q87T 2-5 Select Yes and press . We recommend you in using the first two options. Restart your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter...
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... boot device priority Displays the Power saving Advanced mode mode menus Displays SATA Information Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the Advanced Mode. 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...-users to the system. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7.
... boot device priority Displays the Power saving Advanced mode mode menus Displays SATA Information Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the Advanced Mode. 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...-users to the system. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7.
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Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Q87T 2-9 Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you can easily save and access your personal space where you ...
Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Q87T 2-9 Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you can easily save and access your personal space where you ...
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... Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To change an administrator password: 1. ASUS Q87T 2-11 To set a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the administrator password, follow the same...
... Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To change an administrator password: 1. ASUS Q87T 2-11 To set a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the administrator password, follow the same...
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... ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to [Per Core]. ASUS Q87T 2-13 Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Scroll down to display...
... ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to [Per Core]. ASUS Q87T 2-13 Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Scroll down to display...