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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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...electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When 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. These devices could interrupt the ...encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. About this guide is ...
...electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When 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. These devices could interrupt the ...encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. About this guide is ...
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...Supports 22nm CPU* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0** * Up 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) Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is available to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. ...
...Supports 22nm CPU* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0** * Up 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) Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is available to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. ...
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... to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Q87T 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear...
... to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Q87T 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear...
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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... MON_SW_PANEL CPU_FAN EDP DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-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... 16 14 17 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
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... MON_SW_PANEL CPU_FAN EDP DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-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... 16 14 17 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
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... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 23. Q87T Q87T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87T 1-3 RTC battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) Page 1-15 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...
... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 23. Q87T Q87T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87T 1-3 RTC battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) Page 1-15 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...
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... shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you... retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
... shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you... retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
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...bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC ...memory standard. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of these memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS Q87T 1-7 The stability and compatibility of the following: - The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized ...
...bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC ...memory standard. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of these memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS Q87T 1-7 The stability and compatibility of the following: - The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized ...
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...for the expansion card. Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - shared - - - - - Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...drivers for the card. 2. ASUS Q87T 1-9 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. B C D EF GH - - shared - - - - - - Realtek 8111G controller - 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an ...
...for the expansion card. Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - shared - - - - - Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...drivers for the card. 2. ASUS Q87T 1-9 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. B C D EF GH - - shared - - - - - - Realtek 8111G controller - 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an ...
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... the back of the connector. 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 motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis.... 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...
... the back of the connector. 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 motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis.... 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...
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... R AGND PORT1 L PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Q87T Front panel audio connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to fit this connector in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 6. SATA power connector (15-pin...power cable to 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 The power cable plug is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable to ...
... R AGND PORT1 L PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Q87T Front panel audio connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to fit this connector in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 6. SATA power connector (15-pin...power cable to 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 The power cable plug is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable to ...
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...of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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- USB14 USB78 GND GND USBD+ USBD+5V NC GND USB_P7... are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 480Mbps connection speed. 7. ASUS Q87T 1-17 GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB+5V GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to a ...
...of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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- USB14 USB78 GND GND USBD+ USBD+5V NC GND USB_P7... are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 480Mbps connection speed. 7. ASUS Q87T 1-17 GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB+5V GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to a ...
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Q87T SB_PWR Q87T Onboard LED ASUS Q87T 1-21 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system... chassis. +3.3V DMIC_DATA GND DMIC_CLK 17. DMIC connectors (4-pin DMIC) The DMIC connector 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 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system... chassis. +3.3V DMIC_DATA GND DMIC_CLK 17. DMIC connectors (4-pin DMIC) The DMIC connector 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.
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... 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 your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize...
... 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 your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize...
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... you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case 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. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to...
... you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case 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. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to...
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... and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Q87T 2-3 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 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. Do not save them on the...
... and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Q87T 2-3 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 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. Do not save them on the...
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...1.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The...See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. ...
...1.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The...See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. ...
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.... To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. 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. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed...
.... To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. 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. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed...
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After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm ...
After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm ...