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...Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-9 3.6 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-26 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-28 3.6.3 SATA Configuration 3-30 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-31 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-49 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-49 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-52 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-53 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-54 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-55 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support...
...Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-9 3.6 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-26 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-28 3.6.3 SATA Configuration 3-30 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-31 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-49 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-49 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-52 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-53 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-54 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-55 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support...
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SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 ...i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. Please refer to three...
SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 ...i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. Please refer to three...
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SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with connector caps and rear I /O Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jackretasking - TUF Components (Choke, Cap & MOSFET; Dust Defender with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support... - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel) Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 8 x USB ...
SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with connector caps and rear I /O Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jackretasking - TUF Components (Choke, Cap & MOSFET; Dust Defender with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support... - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel) Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 8 x USB ...
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... - SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (moss green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (6 x brown; 2 x beige) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector (black) supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT; ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM...
... - SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (moss green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (6 x brown; 2 x beige) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector (black) supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT; ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM...
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...open or close the Thermal Armor via a button. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up response time, ... valve Thermal Armor features the exclusive flow gate mechanism that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution,... Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus...
...open or close the Thermal Armor via a button. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up response time, ... valve Thermal Armor features the exclusive flow gate mechanism that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution,... Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus...
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...base TUF Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. These TUF components support up on critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to handle and helps protect your hands. It reinforces the motherboard...chokes, titanium solid state capacitors, and MOSFETS. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-3
...base TUF Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. These TUF components support up on critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to handle and helps protect your hands. It reinforces the motherboard...chokes, titanium solid state capacitors, and MOSFETS. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-3
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...counts in Channel A and Channel B. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 1-12 ...corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. c) For more efficient memory cooling ...
...counts in Channel A and Channel B. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 1-12 ...corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. c) For more efficient memory cooling ...
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... Thermal Radar 2 feature. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! 6. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1...
... Thermal Radar 2 feature. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! 6. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1...
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... clock) mode when running in a high or low BCLK. Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to set ... or equal to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set to [Sync All ...
... clock) mode when running in a high or low BCLK. Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to set ... or equal to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set to [Sync All ...
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... DRAM power efficiency. DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Ultra...
... DRAM power efficiency. DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Ultra...
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... 2.700V with a 0.001V interval. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. CPU Digital I /O on the processor. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set the SVID Voltage override. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration...item appears only when you set an input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator. CPU Input Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set SVID Support to [Enabled]. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the ...
... 2.700V with a 0.001V interval. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. CPU Digital I /O on the processor. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set the SVID Voltage override. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration...item appears only when you set an input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator. CPU Input Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set SVID Support to [Enabled]. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the ...
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... information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). The items in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to cool down. [Disabled...
... information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). The items in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to cool down. [Disabled...
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... according to the following configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 3.6.2 PCH Configuration Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the duration of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Enabled...
... according to the following configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 3.6.2 PCH Configuration Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the duration of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Enabled...
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...only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration Allows you to configure the System Agent Configuration parameters. Configuration options: [... occur, this function. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-31 Chapter 3 When...
...only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration Allows you to configure the System Agent Configuration parameters. Configuration options: [... occur, this function. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-31 Chapter 3 When...
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...10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for an optimum system efficiency, overall system stability and performance. CPU Power Phase Control CPU Power Phase Control allows you to enhance the power saving condition of the CPU. Higher VRM frequency gets... * The system automatically sets the default to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control allows to balance the CPU load based on the temperature or on to enable this item to get higher voltage and good ...
...10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for an optimum system efficiency, overall system stability and performance. CPU Power Phase Control CPU Power Phase Control allows you to enhance the power saving condition of the CPU. Higher VRM frequency gets... * The system automatically sets the default to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control allows to balance the CPU load based on the temperature or on to enable this item to get higher voltage and good ...