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... DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO... code archives, etc. If however you give us a notification to the extent permitted by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
... DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO... code archives, etc. If however you give us a notification to the extent permitted by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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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-... 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-... 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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... relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
... relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
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.../WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
.../WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x 35mm Assistant fans 2 x short fan screws 4 x long fan screws 3 x PCIe x16 slot covers 3 x PCIe x1 slot covers 2 x DRAM slot...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x 35mm Assistant fans 2 x short fan screws 4 x long fan screws 3 x PCIe x16 slot covers 3 x PCIe x1 slot covers 2 x DRAM slot...
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... a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
... a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
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...• We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons ...Onboard buttons allow you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. button Installing DIMMs that you...
...• We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons ...Onboard buttons allow you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. button Installing DIMMs that you...
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Chapter 1 • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in...
Chapter 1 • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in...
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... recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. q You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as Z87ST.CAP for ...that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. When...
... recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. q You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as Z87ST.CAP for ...that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. When...
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...Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select a BCLK (base ...frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core...
...Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select a BCLK (base ...frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core...
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...or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. The values depend on the CPU installed. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to [Auto]. CPU Graphics Max. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-11...the Uncore part of the processor. Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you to set a value for an optimal CPU Grapics Ratio. Use the or keys to set the memory operating frequency. The ...
...or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. The values depend on the CPU installed. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to [Auto]. CPU Graphics Max. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-11...the Uncore part of the processor. Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you to set a value for an optimal CPU Grapics Ratio. Use the or keys to set the memory operating frequency. The ...
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... conditions. CPU Fixed Frequency [300] This item allows you to set the optimized scrambler setting for stability. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® VRM specification and... conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-15 DO NOT remove the thermal module. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module ...
... conditions. CPU Fixed Frequency [300] This item allows you to set the optimized scrambler setting for stability. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® VRM specification and... conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-15 DO NOT remove the thermal module. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module ...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to help enhance the power saving condition while switching frequencies. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response ...for overclocking. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Enabled] to set the power phase control of every phase component. [T. ...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to help enhance the power saving condition while switching frequencies. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response ...for overclocking. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Enabled] to set the power phase control of every phase component. [T. ...
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...] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to increase the O.C. The values depend on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following...CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-17 Use the or keys to set the CPU ratio and their features. range, or a low DRAM frequency for better system ...
...] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to increase the O.C. The values depend on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following...CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-17 Use the or keys to set the CPU ratio and their features. range, or a low DRAM frequency for better system ...
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...manual override mode. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to 50A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0A to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87...Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold.
...manual override mode. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to 50A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0A to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87...Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold.
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... items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to set the CPU Core Voltage override. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to set the CPU Cache Voltage override. You can choose a high level voltage to 1.920V with ... value. Use the or keys to adjust the value, The values range from 0.001V to the uncore of the installed CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Increase the...
... items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to set the CPU Core Voltage override. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to set the CPU Cache Voltage override. You can choose a high level voltage to 1.920V with ... value. Use the or keys to adjust the value, The values range from 0.001V to the uncore of the installed CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Increase the...
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...the voltage amount for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual]. CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] Allows you to increase the voltage for the integrated graphics processing unit (iGPU). The values ... interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-21 CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto...
...the voltage amount for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual]. CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] Allows you to increase the voltage for the integrated graphics processing unit (iGPU). The values ... interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-21 CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto...
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... values range from 0.70V to 1.92V with a 0.0125V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating...1.20V to the DRAM Voltage's maximum value with a 0.005V interval. PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-23 You can use the or keys to 0.6300x with a 0.0125V interval. Clock Crossing VBoot [Auto] Allows you to increase the value...
... values range from 0.70V to 1.92V with a 0.0125V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating...1.20V to the DRAM Voltage's maximum value with a 0.005V interval. PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-23 You can use the or keys to 0.6300x with a 0.0125V interval. Clock Crossing VBoot [Auto] Allows you to increase the value...
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... depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU...] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for CPU Fan speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to set the low limit...
... depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU...] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for CPU Fan speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to set the low limit...
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... fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Min. The values range from 20% to 100%. It allows you set the Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASST 1 Q-Fan Control 1/2 [Enabled...60] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-41 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable...
... fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Min. The values range from 20% to 100%. It allows you set the Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASST 1 Q-Fan Control 1/2 [Enabled...60] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-41 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable...