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...ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Such software in writing by ASUS; Where the applicable license entitles you to Provide Source Code of the product... is authorized in this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service will ...
...ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Such software in writing by ASUS; Where the applicable license entitles you to Provide Source Code of the product... is authorized in this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service will ...
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... Stack 3-38 3.7 Monitor menu 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 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 iv
... Stack 3-38 3.7 Monitor menu 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 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 iv
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4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-4 4.3.2 Thermal 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 ... 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-4 4.3.2 Thermal 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 ... 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
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...chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter ... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and...
...chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter ... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and...
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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... 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 form factor: 12...
...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... 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 form factor: 12...
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...without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. It allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-5 ASUS Remote GO! It automatically accelerates data speeds for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB Charger+ With a ...DLNA standard and allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported device. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to -use software package. functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer in -one simple-...
...without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. It allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-5 ASUS Remote GO! It automatically accelerates data speeds for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB Charger+ With a ...DLNA standard and allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported device. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to -use software package. functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer in -one simple-...
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To run the support DVD: 1. The setup procedures presented in Windows® 7 or Windows® 8 OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-1 In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.EXE. Chapter 4 If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, browse the ... support DVD main menu. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to Windows® operating system documentation for reference only. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Chapter 4: Software support Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 • This motherboard supports 32-bit/64-bit Windows...
To run the support DVD: 1. The setup procedures presented in Windows® 7 or Windows® 8 OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-1 In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.EXE. Chapter 4 If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, browse the ... support DVD main menu. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to Windows® operating system documentation for reference only. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Chapter 4: Software support Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 • This motherboard supports 32-bit/64-bit Windows...
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... use the devices. Click the Contact tab to install Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver...
... use the devices. Click the Contact tab to install Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver...
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... this section are in Portable Document Format (PDF). The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. Follow the instructions below to view the software manual. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-3 Chapter 4 To read . 3. Open the language's folder to get the necessary software manuals. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. From the Manual...
... this section are in Portable Document Format (PDF). The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. Follow the instructions below to view the software manual. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-3 Chapter 4 To read . 3. Open the language's folder to get the necessary software manuals. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. From the Manual...
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... Windows® 8 OS. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 2. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that will conveniently guide you have an Administrator ...account before installing AI Suite 3 in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that you through the installation. From ...
... Windows® 8 OS. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 2. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that will conveniently guide you have an Administrator ...account before installing AI Suite 3 in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that you through the installation. From ...
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...Network USB 3.0 Boost iControl USB BIOS Flashback EZ Update System USB Charger+ Information Remote GO! Refer to optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model. Click or tap the on with your computer - Included in the AI ...you easy-access controls and insight to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar The AI Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click or tap to what's going on the top-edge of menu to swiftly launch any of the integrated...
...Network USB 3.0 Boost iControl USB BIOS Flashback EZ Update System USB Charger+ Information Remote GO! Refer to optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model. Click or tap the on with your computer - Included in the AI ...you easy-access controls and insight to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar The AI Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click or tap to what's going on the top-edge of menu to swiftly launch any of the integrated...
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Fan Control The Fan Control utility provides an easy-to power overload. DO NOT connect too many power-sharing devices as a fan profile. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Click or tap a screen to select the fan type that automatically tweaks the fan speed. It also allows you to apply the changes The ...
Fan Control The Fan Control utility provides an easy-to power overload. DO NOT connect too many power-sharing devices as a fan profile. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Click or tap a screen to select the fan type that automatically tweaks the fan speed. It also allows you to apply the changes The ...
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... Frequency Mode Active Frequency Mode allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for overclocking. Tick on the current system load. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control allows to balance the CPU load based on the temperature or on to enable this...
... Frequency Mode Active Frequency Mode allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for overclocking. Tick on the current system load. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control allows to balance the CPU load based on the temperature or on to enable this...
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... GO! Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of your cloud storage. is an ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utility that all Wi-Fi smart devices using your smart device, transfer files to your smart device, and provides access to...Density (240, hdpi) 1536 x 1152 1920 x 1152 1920 x 1200 Extra high density (320, xhdpi) 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support utility must be in your smart device may vary with the operating system and the screen resolution. Remote GO! 4.3.3 Remote GO!
... GO! Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of your cloud storage. is an ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utility that all Wi-Fi smart devices using your smart device, transfer files to your smart device, and provides access to...Density (240, hdpi) 1536 x 1152 1920 x 1152 1920 x 1200 Extra high density (320, xhdpi) 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support utility must be in your smart device may vary with the operating system and the screen resolution. Remote GO! 4.3.3 Remote GO!
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... > Manage to remotely control and sync your computer's Wake-on Magic Packet from power off state. c. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support To configure your files across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox®. From Windows® OS, do the following steps: a. d. Tick these items Wake on -LAN...
... > Manage to remotely control and sync your computer's Wake-on Magic Packet from power off state. c. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support To configure your files across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox®. From Windows® OS, do the following steps: a. d. Tick these items Wake on -LAN...
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Tap Enter to remotely control your smart device, tap DLNA Media Hub. 2. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support To do this, launch Windows Media Player, click Stream then tick Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically allow devices to play my ...
Tap Enter to remotely control your smart device, tap DLNA Media Hub. 2. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support To do this, launch Windows Media Player, click Stream then tick Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically allow devices to play my ...
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From the USB 3.0 Boost screen, Click or tap to the USB 3.0 port. 2. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click or tap the then select USB 3.0 Boost. on your USB storage devices. Connect a USB 3.0 ...device to select a USB device. 3. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. To revert to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. USB 3.0 Boost screen Click or tap to select a ...
From the USB 3.0 Boost screen, Click or tap to the USB 3.0 port. 2. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click or tap the then select USB 3.0 Boost. on your USB storage devices. Connect a USB 3.0 ...device to select a USB device. 3. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. To revert to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. USB 3.0 Boost screen Click or tap to select a ...
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Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-19 on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then EZ Update screen ... also manually update the saved BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click ...connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 4.3.5 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that will display during POST.
Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-19 on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then EZ Update screen ... also manually update the saved BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click ...connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 4.3.5 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that will display during POST.
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... you to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN. on or off Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support EZ Start screen Click or tap to activate Network iControl Click or tap to select a profile Tick to enable the selected profile Quick Connection...
... you to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN. on or off Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support EZ Start screen Click or tap to activate Network iControl Click or tap to select a profile Tick to enable the selected profile Quick Connection...
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... download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Click Cancel to cancel the download schedule. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of your computer's USB port...
... download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Click Cancel to cancel the download schedule. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of your computer's USB port...