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...Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit is for retailer version only. Z87-A specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 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 EZ Flash 2, ASUS...PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector* ASUS I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-connector** User's manual * (Optional) SLI bridge connector is only available for the standard Z87-A edition. ** The 1 x 2-in . x 8.8 ...
...Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit is for retailer version only. Z87-A specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 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 EZ Flash 2, ASUS...PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector* ASUS I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-connector** User's manual * (Optional) SLI bridge connector is only available for the standard Z87-A edition. ** The 1 x 2-in . x 8.8 ...
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...card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot ...PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Slot No. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. In single VGA...
...card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot ...PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Slot No. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. In single VGA...
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We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. A ...
We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. A ...
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... are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. 1-36 ASUS Z87-A Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Never... connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-...
... are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. 1-36 ASUS Z87-A Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Never... connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-...
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...support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. 1-40 ASUS Z87-A The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The AHCI/RAID driver contains the RAID/ AHCI driver disk. Double-click the ASSETUP....EXE to display the ASUS contact information. Click each menu tab and select...
...support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. 1-40 ASUS Z87-A The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The AHCI/RAID driver contains the RAID/ AHCI driver disk. Double-click the ASSETUP....EXE to display the ASUS contact information. Click each menu tab and select...
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...] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. [RAID...
...] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. [RAID...
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... load the network stack driver during POST. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will only be available 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 The system will...
... load the network stack driver during POST. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will only be available 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 The system will...
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... detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to launch. Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy .... Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. 2-40 ASUS Z87-A Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you...
... detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to launch. Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy .... Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. 2-40 ASUS Z87-A Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you...
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...;s���a�ft�e�r�P�O��S�T�. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. 2-42 ASUS Z87-A Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load db from File Allows you to delete the db file from a USB storage device. T�o�a�c... dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that appears on the screen depends on the single computer.
...;s���a�ft�e�r�P�O��S�T�. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. 2-42 ASUS Z87-A Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load db from File Allows you to delete the db file from a USB storage device. T�o�a�c... dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that appears on the screen depends on the single computer.