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... vary with different models. 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...
... vary with different models. 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...
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... processors. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Quad-GPU SLI... It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ ...
... processors. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Quad-GPU SLI... It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ ...
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...you to simply press a button to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-3 Dust Defender Dust Defender provides rear I /O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. These controllers offers... fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 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. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET...
...you to simply press a button to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-3 Dust Defender Dust Defender provides rear I /O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. These controllers offers... fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 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. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET...
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...smart device and easily transfer files between your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more enjoyable home entertainment. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-5 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your computer in -one simple-to regularly ...-supported device. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your ultimate convenience. 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 speed up to ...
...smart device and easily transfer files between your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more enjoyable home entertainment. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-5 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your computer in -one simple-to regularly ...-supported device. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your ultimate convenience. 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 speed up to ...
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... damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist...
... damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist...
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-32 1-30 1-10 1-11 1-22 1-27 1-26 1-27 1-34 1-33 1-23 1-31 1-29 1-34 1-25 1-24 1-28 1-31 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-9 CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2 ) 3. button 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. Layout ... (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [beige]) 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. DirectKey button 12. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8.
... (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-32 1-30 1-10 1-11 1-22 1-27 1-26 1-27 1-34 1-33 1-23 1-31 1-29 1-34 1-25 1-24 1-28 1-31 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-9 CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2 ) 3. button 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. Layout ... (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [beige]) 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. DirectKey button 12. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8.
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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... provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-19 Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports ...
... provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-19 Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports ...
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...shared - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-21 shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x1 mode x4 mode eSATA mode PCIe x16_3 x1 x4 x1 PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x1_1 PCIe ...
...shared - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-21 shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x1 mode x4 mode eSATA mode PCIe x16_3 x1 x4 x1 PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x1_1 PCIe ...
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... on or turn off your system using the power-on button to allow your system to go to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-23 Ensure to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. 2. It also allows you reboot your system will shut down. With...
... on or turn off your system using the power-on button to allow your system to go to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-23 Ensure to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. 2. It also allows you reboot your system will shut down. With...
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This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-25 The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk ...
This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-25 The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk ...
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... 3.0 module for data drives only. 3. Chapter 1 • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-27 2. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to...
... 3.0 module for data drives only. 3. Chapter 1 • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-27 2. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to...
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The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that ...to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-29 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these...
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that ...to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-29 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these...
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... an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-31 7. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or [AC97]. 8. Connect one end of the...
... an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-31 7. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or [AC97]. 8. Connect one end of the...
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... the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-33 Chapter 1 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. •...
... the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-33 Chapter 1 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. •...
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Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
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DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket.
DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket.
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-5
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-5
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2.1.5 ATX Power connection OR OR ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-7 Chapter 2
2.1.5 ATX Power connection OR OR ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-7 Chapter 2
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IDE LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 AAFP 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED+ HDD LED-
IDE LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 AAFP 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED+ HDD LED-
