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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Z87-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-22 1.6 Onboard buttons 1-24 1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-27 1.8 Jumpers...1-29 1.9 Connectors 1-30 1.10 Software support 1-40 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Updating BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Z87-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-22 1.6 Onboard buttons 1-24 1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-27 1.8 Jumpers...1-29 1.9 Connectors 1-30 1.10 Software support 1-40 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Updating BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main...
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... contains the information you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard... power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all power ...
... contains the information you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard... power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all power ...
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... Unlocker - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - Tuner - Remote GO! Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear I/O Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - DTS Connect - Z87-A specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Exclusive features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface -
... Unlocker - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - Tuner - Remote GO! Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear I/O Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - DTS Connect - Z87-A specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Exclusive features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface -
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... for retailer version only. ix 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 CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect...
... for retailer version only. ix 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 CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect...
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...or the dark brown slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ...Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. ...
...or the dark brown slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ...Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. ...
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... 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 introduction 1-23 When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Slot No. Assign an IRQ to get better performance. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the... card. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... 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 introduction 1-23 When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Slot No. Assign an IRQ to get better performance. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the... card. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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...the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. function. 2. With DirectKey, you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Ensure to save your system... button This feature allows your system fails to boot up due to the BIOS Setup program with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on or turn off your data before using the MemOK!...
...the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. function. 2. With DirectKey, you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Ensure to save your system... button This feature allows your system fails to boot up due to the BIOS Setup program with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on or turn off your data before using the MemOK!...
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...Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you have made. 1-26 ASUS Z87-A Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot... and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system using the power-on and you press the DirectKey button, your...
...Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you have made. 1-26 ASUS Z87-A Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot... and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system using the power-on and you press the DirectKey button, your...
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... power consumption. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. EPU switch Enable this switch to section 1.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of...
... power consumption. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. EPU switch Enable this switch to section 1.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of...
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...AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the ...; You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 1.8 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...
...AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the ...; You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 1.8 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...
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..., DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. This port connects to a microphone. 4. This port connects to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh...
..., DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. This port connects to a microphone. 4. This port connects to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh...
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... legacy AC`97 audio standard. Refer to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. 10. Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for details. 1-38 ASUS Z87-A Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that came with the extra button cable...
... legacy AC`97 audio standard. Refer to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. 10. Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for details. 1-38 ASUS Z87-A Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that came with the extra button cable...
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... on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED+ HDD LED- Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF...
... on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED+ HDD LED- Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF...
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...follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the system's failure to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® ...2.1.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is potentially risky. Chapter 2: BIOS information Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to provide enhancements on system...
...follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the system's failure to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® ...2.1.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is potentially risky. Chapter 2: BIOS information Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to provide enhancements on system...
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...field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS Z87-A Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with... FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Enter ...
...field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS Z87-A Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with... FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Enter ...
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... fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you...
... fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you...
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... also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS Z87-A Booting the system in NTFS format. •...
... also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS Z87-A Booting the system in NTFS format. •...
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... • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2013/02/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:Z87-A VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2013 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER...: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: Z87A.CAP 2097152 2013-02-22 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. When BIOS update is done...
... • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2013/02/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:Z87-A VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2013 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER...: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: Z87A.CAP 2097152 2013-02-22 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. When BIOS update is done...
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...USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS Z87-A You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering... BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If�t�...
...USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS Z87-A You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering... BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If�t�...
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... the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the selected shortcut...the boot device priority Loads optimized default settings Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the...
... the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the selected shortcut...the boot device priority Loads optimized default settings Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the...