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SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with Thermistor cables "We Got Your Back" Shape Force - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear panel) "Ultimate COOL!" supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid...
SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with Thermistor cables "We Got Your Back" Shape Force - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear panel) "Ultimate COOL!" supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid...
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... - ASUS Q-Slot - 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 - 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...
... - ASUS Q-Slot - 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 - 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...
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...launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. *** The SSD is in seconds. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to ten times faster than a hard-drive-only system to... efficient computing experience. It also provides customizable fan management that allows you to six times faster than USB 2.0. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with the cloud, leading to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for frequently accessed data or applications....
...launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. *** The SSD is in seconds. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to ten times faster than a hard-drive-only system to... efficient computing experience. It also provides customizable fan management that allows you to six times faster than USB 2.0. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with the cloud, leading to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for frequently accessed data or applications....
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...benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 2. We recommend you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and... USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are based on xHCI specification. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-27
...benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 2. We recommend you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and... USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are based on xHCI specification. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-27
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USB 3.0 ports 5-6 3. USB 3.0 ports 1-2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. External SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 7. DisplayPort 8. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. HDMI port 9. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 10. 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
USB 3.0 ports 5-6 3. USB 3.0 ports 1-2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. External SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 7. DisplayPort 8. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. HDMI port 9. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 10. 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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... enter link power state. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to the corresponding SATA port. 3.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID...
... enter link power state. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to the corresponding SATA port. 3.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID...
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... boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-55 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in...
... boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-55 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in...
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..., install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. To install the SATA hard disks for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when... SATA ports are set to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID ...
..., install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. To install the SATA hard disks for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when... SATA ports are set to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID ...