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... OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of shipment with you. The source code will...
... OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of shipment with you. The source code will...
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... PCIe x1 and x2 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Integrated Graphics Processor - Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family. at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz and 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports DVI with max. Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Remote GO! Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List...
... PCIe x1 and x2 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Integrated Graphics Processor - Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family. at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz and 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports DVI with max. Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Remote GO! Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List...
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... ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (6 x yellow) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT) 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial (COM) port connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! Z87-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal...
... ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (6 x yellow) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT) 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial (COM) port connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! Z87-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal...
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... arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Slot No. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Expansion Slots PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCI_1 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot PCI_2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot Chapter 1: Product...
... arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Slot No. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Expansion Slots PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCI_1 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot PCI_2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot Chapter 1: Product...
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... system and conveniently enter the BIOS during boot-up due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. With DirectKey, you turn on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch to boot after turning on or turn off your system fails to boot up . If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... system and conveniently enter the BIOS during boot-up due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. With DirectKey, you turn on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch to boot after turning on or turn off your system fails to boot up . If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-31 Mini DisplayPort: 533 MHz - Side speaker out port (gray). To configure an 8-channel audio output, use a chassis with HD audio module in an 8-channel audio configuration. RGB: 180 MHz - This port connects to a tape recorder, CD and DVD player, or other audio sources. 2. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 3. HDMI port: 300 MHz * LAN port LED...
... Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-31 Mini DisplayPort: 533 MHz - Side speaker out port (gray). To configure an 8-channel audio output, use a chassis with HD audio module in an 8-channel audio configuration. RGB: 180 MHz - This port connects to a tape recorder, CD and DVD player, or other audio sources. 2. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 3. HDMI port: 300 MHz * LAN port LED...
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... related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. We recommend you can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device...
... related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. We recommend you can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device...
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... panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1112; Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. 1-36 ASUS Z87-A Never connect...
... panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1112; Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. 1-36 ASUS Z87-A Never connect...
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... AHCI/RAID driver contains the RAID/ AHCI driver disk. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. 1-40 ASUS Z87-A 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing...
... AHCI/RAID driver contains the RAID/ AHCI driver disk. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. 1-40 ASUS Z87-A 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing...
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... Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the support DVD...
... Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the support DVD...
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... enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you to enter BIOS Setup...
... enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you to enter BIOS Setup...
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... prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the Make Disk menu appears...
... prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the Make Disk menu appears...
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...enable the CPU C7 report to configure the PCI Express slots. DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you set the duration of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to reduce power when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled...
...enable the CPU C7 report to configure the PCI Express slots. DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you set the duration of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to reduce power when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled...
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... the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable the PCH to aggressively enter link power state...
... the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable the PCH to aggressively enter link power state...
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... ASUS Z87-A DVI Port Audio [Disable] Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 slot's speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to select the amount of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of system memory allocated to configure the NB PCI Express settings...
... ASUS Z87-A DVI Port Audio [Disable] Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 slot's speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to select the amount of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of system memory allocated to configure the NB PCI Express settings...
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... device is disabled. Memory Configuration Allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Refer to configure the memory configuration parameters. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be recognized in boot devices list. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart...
... device is disabled. Memory Configuration Allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Refer to configure the memory configuration parameters. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be recognized in boot devices list. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart...
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...PCIE LAN devices. Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the serial ports. When set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only if you set the Serial Port to [Enabled], all other installed PCIE LAN devices. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to set the parameters of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device or other PME options will become user-configurable with set to [Enabled]. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-33 Change Settings Allows you to switch off . Serial Port...
...PCIE LAN devices. Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the serial ports. When set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only if you set the Serial Port to [Enabled], all other installed PCIE LAN devices. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to set the parameters of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device or other PME options will become user-configurable with set to [Enabled]. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-33 Change Settings Allows you to switch off . Serial Port...
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... onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Q-Fan Control to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you set the low limit warning for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 CPU core 0-3 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor...
... onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Q-Fan Control to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you set the low limit warning for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 CPU core 0-3 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor...
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... on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Set to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Duty Cycle(%) 1/4 [100] Use the or keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature 1/4 [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 ASUS Z87-A Chassis Upper Temperature 1/4 [70] Use the or keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options...
... on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Set to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Duty Cycle(%) 1/4 [100] Use the or keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature 1/4 [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 ASUS Z87-A Chassis Upper Temperature 1/4 [70] Use the or keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options...
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...available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.10 DirectKey Enable [Go to BIOS...] [Disabled] [Go to load the network stack driver during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] [Auto] Automatically adjusts for Windows® requirements. [Full Screen] Maximizes the boot logo size. 2-38 ASUS Z87-A PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances...
...available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.10 DirectKey Enable [Go to BIOS...] [Disabled] [Go to load the network stack driver during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] [Auto] Automatically adjusts for Windows® requirements. [Full Screen] Maximizes the boot logo size. 2-38 ASUS Z87-A PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances...
