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Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.2.4 System memory 1-11 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-20... Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1...
Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.2.4 System memory 1-11 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-20... Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1...
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...60Hz Supports HDMI with max. Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® Z87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is x1 mode. ** The...174; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16...
...60Hz Supports HDMI with max. Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® Z87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is x1 mode. ** The...174; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16...
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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...Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
...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...Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
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... This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-1 Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that... gaming enjoyment. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports the LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, ...
... This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-1 Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that... gaming enjoyment. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports the LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, ...
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...reduction. It also provides customizable fan management that allows you to a more efficient computing experience. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth... The SSD is open or close the Thermal Armor via a button. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it focuses air on the HDD to ten times faster than a... better system stability and power efficiency. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to ...
...reduction. It also provides customizable fan management that allows you to a more efficient computing experience. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth... The SSD is open or close the Thermal Armor via a button. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it focuses air on the HDD to ten times faster than a... better system stability and power efficiency. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to ...
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... the most extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. It also makes the motherboard easier to the components' optimal functions, data transfer efficiency, and system performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-3 ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges...
... the most extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. It also makes the motherboard easier to the components' optimal functions, data transfer efficiency, and system performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-3 ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-11 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-11 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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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...less. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The stability and compatibility of...sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is not the JEDEC memory standard. For effective use a more details, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency...
...less. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The stability and compatibility of...sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is not the JEDEC memory standard. For effective use a more details, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency...
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... Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint ATP CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial EK Memory EK Memory Elixir SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) SLA302G08-EGN1C SLB304G08-EGN1B SLZ302G08-EGN1C SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) AQ12M64B8BKK0S CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver8.21)(XMP) CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 (Ver5.12)(XMP) CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver2...
... Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint ATP CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial EK Memory EK Memory Elixir SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) SLA302G08-EGN1C SLB304G08-EGN1B SLZ302G08-EGN1C SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) AQ12M64B8BKK0S CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver8.21)(XMP) CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 (Ver5.12)(XMP) CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver2...
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... into both the dark brown slots and beige slots as Single-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-19 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of...
... into both the dark brown slots and beige slots as Single-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-19 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of...
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...30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. A message will appear during the tuning process,..., indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system...
...30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. A message will appear during the tuning process,..., indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system...
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... as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
... as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
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1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-25 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard...
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-25 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard...
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... button for more than four seconds to put the system on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-17 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed...
... button for more than four seconds to put the system on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-17 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed...
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... want to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Chapter 3 Adding items to...
... want to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Chapter 3 Adding items to...
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... either per core or all cores. Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you to select the X.M.P. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to select a BCLK (base clock) mode when running in a high or low BCLK. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to...
... either per core or all cores. Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you to select the X.M.P. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to select a BCLK (base clock) mode when running in a high or low BCLK. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to...
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...assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. The minimum value depends on... to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to [Auto]. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-11 If you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings. [100:133...
...assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. The minimum value depends on... to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to [Auto]. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-11 If you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings. [100:133...
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...to adjust the value. The values range from 0.3950x to adjust the value. You can use the or keys 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. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Core voltage for... under high voltage settings. The values range from 0.70V to 1.9V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system for the system memory. You can use the or keys to 1.0000V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. VTTDDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with ...
...to adjust the value. The values range from 0.3950x to adjust the value. You can use the or keys 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. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Core voltage for... under high voltage settings. The values range from 0.70V to 1.9V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system for the system memory. You can use the or keys to 1.0000V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. VTTDDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with ...
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...you to set the RTC wake-up and set to zero (0), it will go to work. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size. Configuration options: [... Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-29 Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support. When set to enable or...
...you to set the RTC wake-up and set to zero (0), it will go to work. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size. Configuration options: [... Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-29 Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support. When set to enable or...
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...[320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-31 Chapter 3 Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to configure the System Agent Configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Configuration options: [... from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to enable/disable SATA...
...[320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-31 Chapter 3 Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to configure the System Agent Configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Configuration options: [... from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to enable/disable SATA...