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4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-4 4.3.2 Thermal Radar 2 4-7 4.3.3 Remote GO 4-12 4.3.4 USB 3.0 Boost 4-18 4.3.5 EZ Update 4-19 4.3.6 Network iControl 4-20 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-22 4.3.8 USB Charger 4-24 4.3.9 System Information 4-25 4.3....5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-4 4.3.2 Thermal Radar 2 4-7 4.3.3 Remote GO 4-12 4.3.4 USB 3.0 Boost 4-18 4.3.5 EZ Update 4-19 4.3.6 Network iControl 4-20 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-22 4.3.8 USB Charger 4-24 4.3.9 System Information 4-25 4.3....5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
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...AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - black) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors (black) 2 x 3-pin Assistant Fan connectors (white) 3 x Thermal Sensor connectors (T_Sensor) 1 x TPM connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector 1 x MemOK! USB Charger+ - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS... ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Q-DIMM - button (continued on the next page) xi Profile - SABERTOOTH Z87 ...
...AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - black) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors (black) 2 x 3-pin Assistant Fan connectors (white) 3 x Thermal Sensor connectors (T_Sensor) 1 x TPM connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector 1 x MemOK! USB Charger+ - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS... ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Q-DIMM - button (continued on the next page) xi Profile - SABERTOOTH Z87 ...
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... three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-5 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. This all...to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your network programs. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all up to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! It automatically accelerates data speeds for your ...
... three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-5 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. This all...to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your network programs. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all up to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! It automatically accelerates data speeds for your ...
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...wizards that will conveniently guide you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in -one interface that you through the installation. Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. In... the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe then select the Utilities tab. To install AI Suite 3 on your computer: Windows...
...wizards that will conveniently guide you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in -one interface that you through the installation. Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. In... the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe then select the Utilities tab. To install AI Suite 3 on your computer: Windows...
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... DVD drive and tap or double-click the Setup application. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-5 Windows® 8 OS To launch AI Suite 3 in Windows® 7 by clicking on the Start screen). Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. b. You can also launch AI Suite 3 in Windows® 8, tap the AI Suite 3 app on the Start screen (or if you're using a mouse...
... DVD drive and tap or double-click the Setup application. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-5 Windows® 8 OS To launch AI Suite 3 in Windows® 7 by clicking on the Start screen). Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. b. You can also launch AI Suite 3 in Windows® 8, tap the AI Suite 3 app on the Start screen (or if you're using a mouse...
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Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at the same time ensuring system stability. Click or tap to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar The AI Suite 3 screenshots in the AI Suite main menu is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch... settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model. Click or tap the on with your computer - Included in this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives ...
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at the same time ensuring system stability. Click or tap to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar The AI Suite 3 screenshots in the AI Suite main menu is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch... settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model. Click or tap the on with your computer - Included in this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives ...
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.... 4.3.3 Remote GO! Remote GO! System requirements System requirements OS Utilities PC Smart device Windows® 7/Windows® 8 ASUS AI Suite 3 Android 2.3 or later versions iOS5 or later versions ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote • Install the AI Suite 3 utility from App store. • Ensure that allows you to wirelessly stream your media files to your...
.... 4.3.3 Remote GO! Remote GO! System requirements System requirements OS Utilities PC Smart device Windows® 7/Windows® 8 ASUS AI Suite 3 Android 2.3 or later versions iOS5 or later versions ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote • Install the AI Suite 3 utility from App store. • Ensure that allows you to wirelessly stream your media files to your...
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... to set a • Ensure that your smart device is active when using your smart & NFC Remote device. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-13 Chapter 4 To use the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote control functions. Ensure that the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility is within the same network as your Wi-Fi utility from unauthorized remote access, click password. menu... the Remote GO! Using Remote GO! Tap Wi-Fi GO! > Enter, then tap the computer you to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then Click or tap to connect with your smart device.
... to set a • Ensure that your smart device is active when using your smart & NFC Remote device. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-13 Chapter 4 To use the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote control functions. Ensure that the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility is within the same network as your Wi-Fi utility from unauthorized remote access, click password. menu... the Remote GO! Using Remote GO! Tap Wi-Fi GO! > Enter, then tap the computer you to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then Click or tap to connect with your smart device.
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4.3.4 USB 3.0 Boost USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of the AI Suite 3 main menu, Using the USB 3.0 Boost 1. To revert to select a USB device. 3. To enable UASP on the top edge of your... 3.0 port. 2. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Connect a USB 3.0 device to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices.
4.3.4 USB 3.0 Boost USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of the AI Suite 3 main menu, Using the USB 3.0 Boost 1. To revert to select a USB device. 3. To enable UASP on the top edge of your... 3.0 port. 2. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Connect a USB 3.0 device to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices.
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Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-19 on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then EZ Update screen Click or tap to download the latest BIOS. 4.3.5 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also ...
Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-19 on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then EZ Update screen Click or tap to download the latest BIOS. 4.3.5 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also ...
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... Connection screen Click or tap to apply the changes made Click or tap to turn the No delay TCP on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main • Ensure to manage your network bandwidth and set the bandwidth priority for your running programs. Launching Network iControl To launch Network iControl, click...
... Connection screen Click or tap to apply the changes made Click or tap to turn the No delay TCP on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main • Ensure to manage your network bandwidth and set the bandwidth priority for your running programs. Launching Network iControl To launch Network iControl, click...
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... discard the settings Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that the connected USB device is in the Advanced mode of the AI Suite 3 main menu, USB Charger+ screen Click or tap to detect the connected USB device Indicates that supports this utility. on the top edge of the... details. • The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design.
... discard the settings Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that the connected USB device is in the Advanced mode of the AI Suite 3 main menu, USB Charger+ screen Click or tap to detect the connected USB device Indicates that supports this utility. on the top edge of the... details. • The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design.
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Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click or tap the menu, then select System Information. Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-25 4.3.9 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the AI Suite 3 main Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information. on the top edge of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.
Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click or tap the menu, then select System Information. Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-25 4.3.9 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the AI Suite 3 main Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information. on the top edge of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.