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... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...may or may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to have it , may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and ...
... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...may or may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to have it , may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and ...
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...to -use software package. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-5 leads the way to three times faster, even when the system is automatically updated even without the need to switch back and...to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer ...
...to -use software package. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-5 leads the way to three times faster, even when the system is automatically updated even without the need to switch back and...to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer ...
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... DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings... boot and load the BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! This is not properly installed. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of ...
... DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings... boot and load the BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! This is not properly installed. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of ...
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... in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or use the CLR_CMOS jumper while BIOS update is updated automatically. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-11 Simply insert a USB storage device to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. To use USB BIOS Flashback:...• If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. If this means that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 5. Wait until a flashing light appears, which ...
... in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or use the CLR_CMOS jumper while BIOS update is updated automatically. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-11 Simply insert a USB storage device to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. To use USB BIOS Flashback:...• If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. If this means that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 5. Wait until a flashing light appears, which ...
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...result to run the BIOS Setup. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the ...motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible ...
...result to run the BIOS Setup. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the ...motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible ...
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... operating system. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you to load the downloaded PK from Unloaded mode to loaded mode. The PK file must be active.
... operating system. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you to load the downloaded PK from Unloaded mode to loaded mode. The PK file must be active.
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...-based authenticated variable. Load dbx from File Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-47 Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load db from File Allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot...
...-based authenticated variable. Load dbx from File Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-47 Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load db from File Allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot...
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... using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. EZ... the current version of this motherboard. For details, refer to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the section 4.3.5 EZ Update. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the ...
... using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. EZ... the current version of this motherboard. For details, refer to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the section 4.3.5 EZ Update. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the ...
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Press to switch to enable it. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Chapter 3 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. ...use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-53 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and...
Press to switch to enable it. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Chapter 3 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. ...use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-53 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and...
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...2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating... process. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool ...
...2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating... process. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool ...
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...; Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu.... Boot your computer. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-...
...; Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu.... Boot your computer. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-...
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... 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 your ASUS motherboard's bundled support DVD. • For your Android smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from App store... (320, xhdpi) 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support For your cloud storage. utility must be in your iOS smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from Google Play.
... 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 your ASUS motherboard's bundled support DVD. • For your Android smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from App store... (320, xhdpi) 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support For your cloud storage. utility must be in your iOS smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from Google Play.
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... an icon to upload, create folder, download, delete or refresh your cloud accounts Tick to select contents Click or tap to synchronize your files to set the correct system time of your Asus WebStorage, Google Drive™ or Dropbox® cloud account then click Sign In. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-15 screen, click or tal...
... an icon to upload, create folder, download, delete or refresh your cloud accounts Tick to select contents Click or tap to synchronize your files to set the correct system time of your Asus WebStorage, Google Drive™ or Dropbox® cloud account then click Sign In. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-15 screen, click or tal...
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Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-19 Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap the select EZ Update. on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, ... that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST. With this utlity, you to download the latest BIOS.
Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-19 Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap the select EZ Update. on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, ... that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST. With this utlity, you to download the latest BIOS.
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... check for a new BIOS update available for more details. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. Click Apply to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 USB... USB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you have installed the USB storage device to your user manual for download Current BIOS information Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Refer...
... check for a new BIOS update available for more details. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. Click Apply to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 USB... USB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you have installed the USB storage device to your user manual for download Current BIOS information Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Refer...
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Wait for New BIOS Update. After the download is complete, click OK. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. 3. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-23 To download the updated BIOS: 1.
Wait for New BIOS Update. After the download is complete, click OK. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. 3. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-23 To download the updated BIOS: 1.