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ASUS Q-DIMM - button (continued on the next page) xi 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...
ASUS Q-DIMM - button (continued on the next page) xi 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...
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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 covers Rear I/O dust...
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 covers Rear I/O dust...
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... pin USB3_34) 7. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_SENSOR3) 13. 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. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12... 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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. button 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. USB 2.0 connectors ...
... pin USB3_34) 7. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_SENSOR3) 13. 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. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12... 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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. button 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. USB 2.0 connectors ...
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...support the TUF Thermal Radar 2 feature. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ...fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. 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) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that you connect only an assistant fan...
...support the TUF Thermal Radar 2 feature. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ...fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. 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) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that you connect only an assistant fan...
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... CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-39 Chapter 3 CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], CPU OPT Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], Chassis Fan 1/4 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], Assistant Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the...
... CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-39 Chapter 3 CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], CPU OPT Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], Chassis Fan 1/4 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], Assistant Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the...
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...to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) 1/4 [100] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Chassis Fan Min. 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 or set the assistant fan warning speed. Chassis Fan Max. It allows you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis...
...to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) 1/4 [100] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Chassis Fan Min. 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 or set the assistant fan warning speed. Chassis Fan Max. It allows you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis...
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...] Displays the lower limit of the assistant fan. [Standard] Set to make the assistant fan adjust automatically depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet assistant fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum assistant fan speed. [Fan Off] Set to turn off all assistant fans. [Manual] Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the temperature...
...] Displays the lower limit of the assistant fan. [Standard] Set to make the assistant fan adjust automatically depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet assistant fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum assistant fan speed. [Fan Off] Set to turn off all assistant fans. [Manual] Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the temperature...
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...• The two assistant fans will use preset fan profiles that you want to customize Click or tap to load a profile Drag the slider to set a fan overtime after shutdown. Click or tap a screen to select the fan type that automatically tweaks the fan speed. Fan Control The Fan Control utility provides an ...after your system shuts down Click or tap to select a fan mode Click or tap to save a customized fan profile Click or tap to apply the changes The Fan Overtime is only applicable for the two assistant fans. • The Fan Overtime is disabled when you to customize the speed of each...
...• The two assistant fans will use preset fan profiles that you want to customize Click or tap to load a profile Drag the slider to set a fan overtime after shutdown. Click or tap a screen to select the fan type that automatically tweaks the fan speed. Fan Control The Fan Control utility provides an ...after your system shuts down Click or tap to select a fan mode Click or tap to save a customized fan profile Click or tap to apply the changes The Fan Overtime is only applicable for the two assistant fans. • The Fan Overtime is disabled when you to customize the speed of each...
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... Click or tap to go back to main screen Click or tap to switch between CPU, chassis, and assistant fan screens Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to view the fan information Click or tap to select a sensor then drag the sliders to assign a weight percentage Click or tap... to apply the changes RPM Mode The RPM mode allows you to switch between CPU, chassis, and assistant fan screens Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-9 With this utility, you to monitor. Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you can customize your...
... Click or tap to go back to main screen Click or tap to switch between CPU, chassis, and assistant fan screens Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to view the fan information Click or tap to select a sensor then drag the sliders to assign a weight percentage Click or tap... to apply the changes RPM Mode The RPM mode allows you to switch between CPU, chassis, and assistant fan screens Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-9 With this utility, you to monitor. Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you can customize your...