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... 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 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 iv 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 ...
... 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 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 iv 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 ...
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...ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Multi-language BIOS 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x eSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O connectors - USB Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS...next page) xi USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Slot - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - Profile - Remote GO! - AI Suite 3 - SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Other Special ...
...ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Multi-language BIOS 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x eSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O connectors - USB Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS...next page) xi USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Slot - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - Profile - Remote GO! - AI Suite 3 - SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Other Special ...
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xii x 9.6 in . 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 BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick...
xii x 9.6 in . 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 BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick...
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... download the latest BIOS version. 4. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to complete the installation. 2. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. This may have risks. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-11 To use...
... download the latest BIOS version. 4. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to complete the installation. 2. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. This may have risks. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-11 To use...
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... press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. For more details, refer to configure options for special functions. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-49 When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation...
... press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. For more details, refer to configure options for special functions. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-49 When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation...
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Load from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT ... system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to view the DRAM SPD information. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you ...
Load from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT ... system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to view the DRAM SPD information. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you ...
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... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For details, refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard...
... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For details, refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard...
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Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-53 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB...
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-53 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB...
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.... 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 that allows you press to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
.... 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 that allows you press to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
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... format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-55 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not...
... format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-55 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not...
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Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2013/02/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:SABERTOOTH Z87 VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: Z87D...
Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2013/02/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:SABERTOOTH Z87 VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: Z87D...
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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. After the download is complete, click OK. Wait for New BIOS Update. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-23 To download the updated BIOS: 1.
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. After the download is complete, click OK. Wait for New BIOS Update. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-23 To download the updated BIOS: 1.