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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ... 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-43 3.9 Tools menu 3-49 3.9.1 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...
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ... 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-43 3.9 Tools menu 3-49 3.9.1 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...
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... 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 4-24 4.3.9 System Information 4-25 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-26 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...
... 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 4-24 4.3.9 System Information 4-25 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-26 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...
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... Thermal Solution - Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - TUF Components (Choke, Cap & MOSFET; 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 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear I /O dust filter... 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support. - SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with Flow Valve -
... Thermal Solution - Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - TUF Components (Choke, Cap & MOSFET; 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 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear I /O dust filter... 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support. - SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with Flow Valve -
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... (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O connectors - USB Charger+ - ASUS Q-Shield - Remote GO! - ASUS Q-DIMM - Profile - black) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors (black) 2 x 3-pin Assistant Fan connectors (white) 3 x Thermal Sensor connectors (T_Sensor) 1 x TPM connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector 1 x MemOK! SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I/O Ports...
... (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O connectors - USB Charger+ - ASUS Q-Shield - Remote GO! - ASUS Q-DIMM - Profile - black) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors (black) 2 x 3-pin Assistant Fan connectors (white) 3 x Thermal Sensor connectors (T_Sensor) 1 x TPM connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector 1 x MemOK! SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I/O Ports...
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SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Front panel audio connector (AAFP) System panel (Q-Connector) 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree...
SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Front panel audio connector (AAFP) System panel (Q-Connector) 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree...
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...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 ... x SATA connector caps 2 x eSATA connector caps 8 x Back I/O USB 3.0/2.0 connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector caps 6 x Audio connector caps 1 x Adhesive foam for 35mm assistant fan • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ...
...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 ... x SATA connector caps 2 x eSATA connector caps 8 x Back I/O USB 3.0/2.0 connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector caps 6 x Audio connector caps 1 x Adhesive foam for 35mm assistant fan • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ...
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...1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display, then you with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of colors and ...display through a single cable. 1.1.7 Other special features DisplayPort Support DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of the product and thus mitigate ...
...1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display, then you with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of colors and ...display through a single cable. 1.1.7 Other special features DisplayPort Support DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of the product and thus mitigate ...
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...24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. Standby Power LED 16. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. MemOK! Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. button 6. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 17. CPU, optional... connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. Front panel audio connector (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
...24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. Standby Power LED 16. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. MemOK! Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. button 6. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 17. CPU, optional... connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. Front panel audio connector (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
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...- - - shared - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-21 shared - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - shared - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x1 mode x4 mode eSATA mode PCIe x16_3 x1 x4 x1 PCI ...ASM1061 SATA Controller (rear I/O) ASM1061 SATA Controller (mid-board) HD Audio A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared...
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Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 4. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 4. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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7. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-31 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Thermal Sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1; Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or... [AC97]. 8. T_SENSOR2;T_SENSOR3) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that monitor the temperature of the motherboard's high-definition...
7. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-31 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Thermal Sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1; Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or... [AC97]. 8. T_SENSOR2;T_SENSOR3) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that monitor the temperature of the motherboard's high-definition...
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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-
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DisplayPort 8. USB 3.0 ports 1-2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. External SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 7. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. HDMI port 9. USB 3.0 ports 5-6 3. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation
DisplayPort 8. USB 3.0 ports 1-2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. External SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 7. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. HDMI port 9. USB 3.0 ports 5-6 3. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 ...series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line...
... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 ...series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line...
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2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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...PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 by the iGPU. When read/write of system memory allocated to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration Allows you to configure the System Agent Configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...: [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 S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 -
...PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 by the iGPU. When read/write of system memory allocated to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration Allows you to configure the System Agent Configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...: [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 S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 -
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... Scroll down to [Enabled]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-35 Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you to set the HD Audio Controller to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode...
... Scroll down to [Enabled]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-35 Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you to set the HD Audio Controller to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode...
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...users plug and play convenience. Double-click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek® HD Audio Manager Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the installation wizard to display the... Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory's information. 4.3.10 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. ...
...users plug and play convenience. Double-click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek® HD Audio Manager Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the installation wizard to display the... Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory's information. 4.3.10 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. ...
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A. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-27 Realtek® HD Audio Manager for Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status This version of Realtek HD Audio Manager supports Intel® 8 Series motherboards and other selected models.
A. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-27 Realtek® HD Audio Manager for Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status This version of Realtek HD Audio Manager supports Intel® 8 Series motherboards and other selected models.
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... to select. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128KB. Press after completing your.... When the Capacity item is selected, press . When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 5-5
... to select. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128KB. Press after completing your.... When the Capacity item is selected, press . When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 5-5