SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 3
...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 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7... 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 iii
...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 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7... 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 iii
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 4
... 3.6.9 Network 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
... 3.6.9 Network 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
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 5
...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 System Information 4-25 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-26 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID ... 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
...4-1 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 System Information 4-25 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-26 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID ... 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
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 7
... describes the contents of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the...
... describes the contents of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 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..., 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 form factor...
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..., 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 form factor...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 16
... system is in seconds. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive fresh updates for frequently accessed data or applications. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid...system to ten times faster than USB 2.0. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to boost ... and hard drive capacity, operating up response time, while still keeping the energy use low. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the ...
... system is in seconds. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive fresh updates for frequently accessed data or applications. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid...system to ten times faster than USB 2.0. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to boost ... and hard drive capacity, operating up response time, while still keeping the energy use low. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the ...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 19
... check for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-5 It allows you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and...
... check for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-5 It allows you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 36
... you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that are... not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear during the...
... you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that are... not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear during the...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 59
... this scenario happens, please restart the system to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-11 Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Wait until a flashing light appears, which... indicates that the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results...
... this scenario happens, please restart the system to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-11 Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Wait until a flashing light appears, which... indicates that the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 61
... 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...
... 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...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 67
Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure ... have installed a new system component that you to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-1 We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or...
Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure ... have installed a new system component that you to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-1 We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 68
... does not support the bluetooth devices. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter...
... does not support the bluetooth devices. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 92
... [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
... [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 116
...your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3:... BIOS setup Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS...
...your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3:... BIOS setup Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 118
Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...
Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 119
To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash... and then press . 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-53 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to ...
To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash... and then press . 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-53 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to ...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 120
...system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to a USB flash drive.... Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. Doing so can ...
...system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to a USB flash drive.... Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. Doing so can ...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 121
... the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-55 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection...
... the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-55 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 122
... Drive C (optical drive) to select the BIOS file and press . 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.CAP 2097152 ...D (USB flash drive). Are you to confirm BIOS update. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Welcome to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ...
... Drive C (optical drive) to select the BIOS file and press . 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.CAP 2097152 ...D (USB flash drive). Are you to confirm BIOS update. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Welcome to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ...
SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual
Page 123
...stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Restart your... motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-57 Select Yes and press . 4. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Select the Load Optimized...
...stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Restart your... motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-57 Select Yes and press . 4. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Select the Load Optimized...