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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 updating your BIOS ...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 updating your BIOS ...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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...the full-length mini PCIe. An onboard header is available to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check 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-ITX) Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is not available. (continued on the CPU type. *** Refer to ...
...the full-length mini PCIe. An onboard header is available to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check 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-ITX) Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is not available. (continued on the CPU type. *** Refer to ...
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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 ports 1 x eDP connector 1 x LVDS connector 1 x eDP/LVDS switch jumper 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connector 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU....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 ...
...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 ports 1 x eDP connector 1 x LVDS connector 1 x eDP/LVDS switch jumper 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connector 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU....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 ...
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... 1-16 1-15 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®... button (2-1 pin MON_SW_PANEL) 10. DDR3 SO-DIMM slots 7. Intel® Q87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) 4. Flat panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 13. Q87T Q87T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87T 1-3
... 1-16 1-15 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®... button (2-1 pin MON_SW_PANEL) 10. DDR3 SO-DIMM slots 7. Intel® Q87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) 4. Flat panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 13. Q87T Q87T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87T 1-3
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...-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ... the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP ...
...-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ... the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP ...
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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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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Q87T 1-7 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 system maps the total size of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices...JEDEC memory standard. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules 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...
...Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Q87T 1-7 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 system maps the total size of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices...JEDEC memory standard. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules 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...
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enter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps ...data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. CLRTC Q87T 12 23 Normal (Default) Q87T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the...
enter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps ...data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. CLRTC Q87T 12 23 Normal (Default) Q87T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the...
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... separately. 2. These are not jumpers! COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Q87T Q87T Serial port connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. DO NOT place jumper caps on...the system chassis. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Q87T CHA_FAN GND CHA ...FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM Q87T Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the...
... separately. 2. These are not jumpers! COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Q87T Q87T Serial port connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. DO NOT place jumper caps on...the system chassis. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Q87T CHA_FAN GND CHA ...FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM Q87T Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. ASUS Q87T 1-23 Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32/64bit) / Windows® 8.1 (32/64bit) • Lynx Point PCH with Core™ Haswell CPU (Shark Bay platforms) with 5MB ME 9.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements...• Some models without the 5MB ME firmware do not support Intel® SBA. Please refer to the spec sheet for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. ASUS Q87T 1-23 Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32/64bit) / Windows® 8.1 (32/64bit) • Lynx Point PCH with Core™ Haswell CPU (Shark Bay platforms) with 5MB ME 9.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements...• Some models without the 5MB ME firmware do not support Intel® SBA. Please refer to the spec sheet for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: ...
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ASUS Q87T 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. The ... the boot device is installed to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving...
ASUS Q87T 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. The ... the boot device is installed to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on top of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Scroll down to ...
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on top of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Scroll down to ...
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...Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to [Per Core]. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. ASUS Q87T 2-13 Scroll down to display the... following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto]...
...Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to [Per Core]. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. ASUS Q87T 2-13 Scroll down to display the... following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto]...
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...][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR32133MHz]~[DDR3-3200MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. 2.5.6 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started If this happens...speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings. [100:133] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133. [100:100] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you...
...][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR32133MHz]~[DDR3-3200MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. 2.5.6 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started If this happens...speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings. [100:133] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133. [100:100] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you...
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...and decreased average heat production. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS Q87T 2-17 Use the and keys to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration ...Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.10 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which ...
...and decreased average heat production. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS Q87T 2-17 Use the and keys to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration ...Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.10 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which ...
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... the processor enters low current mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current. CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the idle... take precautionary actions when the thermal of the external regulator exceeds the limit.Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Allows you to set the package power time window. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]...
... the processor enters low current mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current. CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the idle... take precautionary actions when the thermal of the external regulator exceeds the limit.Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Allows you to set the package power time window. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]...
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... This item appears only when you set the offset mode sign. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. Configuration options: [...CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode] and 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 CPU core voltage override. ASUS Q87T...
... This item appears only when you set the offset mode sign. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. Configuration options: [...CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode] and 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 CPU core voltage override. ASUS Q87T...
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... Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Increase ... started Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the...
... Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Increase ... started Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the...
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... options: [+] [-]. Configuration options: [+] [-]. Configuration options: [+] [-]. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. ASUS Q87T 2-21 Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU digital I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the...
... options: [+] [-]. Configuration options: [+] [-]. Configuration options: [+] [-]. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. ASUS Q87T 2-21 Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU digital I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the...