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... entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. This offer is valid to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT...
... entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. This offer is valid to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT...
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... Technology 12.0 support - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow) - Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: D-Sub port/DVI port/HDMI port Supports HDMI with PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot and PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot. Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking - BD audio layer content protection (continued on the CPU types. Z87-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio LGA1150 socket for details. 1 x PCI...
... Technology 12.0 support - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow) - Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: D-Sub port/DVI port/HDMI port Supports HDMI with PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot and PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot. Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking - BD audio layer content protection (continued on the CPU types. Z87-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio LGA1150 socket for details. 1 x PCI...
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..., 2 ports at 0.001V increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at rear panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.01V increment - vDRAM Bus: Memory voltage control at 0.001V increment - ASUS DIGI+VRM utility ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - Tuner - Disk...
..., 2 ports at 0.001V increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at rear panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.01V increment - vDRAM Bus: Memory voltage control at 0.001V increment - ASUS DIGI+VRM utility ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - Tuner - Disk...
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...8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DirectKey (DRCT) connector 1 x COM port 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 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) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables ASUS I/O shield User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
...8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DirectKey (DRCT) connector 1 x COM port 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 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) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables ASUS I/O shield User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
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... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-24 ASUS Z87-C Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card...
... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-24 ASUS Z87-C Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card...
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...port (pink). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. To configure an 8-channel audio output, use a chassis with HD audio module in an 8-channel audio configuration. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to support 8-channel audio output. 1.9.2 Internal connectors 1. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape recorder, CD and DVD player, or other audio sources. 2. This port connects to a center/subwoofer speakers. 5. Side speaker out port (gray). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector...
...port (pink). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. To configure an 8-channel audio output, use a chassis with HD audio module in an 8-channel audio configuration. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to support 8-channel audio output. 1.9.2 Internal connectors 1. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape recorder, CD and DVD player, or other audio sources. 2. This port connects to a center/subwoofer speakers. 5. Side speaker out port (gray). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector...
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... DVD. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to open the folder of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The AHCI/RAID driver contains the RAID/ AHCI driver disk. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports Windows® 8 32/64-bit...
... DVD. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to open the folder of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The AHCI/RAID driver contains the RAID/ AHCI driver disk. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports Windows® 8 32/64-bit...
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... you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows...
... you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows...
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... USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z87C.CAP. • The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
... USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z87C.CAP. • The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
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The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do...
The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do...
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... adjust CPU power voltage from 0% to adjust the CPU graphics ratio. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. 2.5.9 [Auto] [Manual] CPU Graphics Max. Allows you to set a value for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to the integrated graphics loading. Use the or keys to CPU loading. Changing the values in this menu may vary depending on your CPU specification. 2-16 ASUS Z87-C Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.12 DRAM Timing Control The subitems...
... adjust CPU power voltage from 0% to adjust the CPU graphics ratio. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. 2.5.9 [Auto] [Manual] CPU Graphics Max. Allows you to set a value for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to the integrated graphics loading. Use the or keys to CPU loading. Changing the values in this menu may vary depending on your CPU specification. 2-16 ASUS Z87-C Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.12 DRAM Timing Control The subitems...
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... state [Enabled] Allows your processor to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C States Allows you to reduce power when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C7 state. Configuration options: [] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power, current and temperature specification limit. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows...
... state [Enabled] Allows your processor to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C States Allows you to reduce power when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C7 state. Configuration options: [] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power, current and temperature specification limit. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support [Disabled] Allow you to work. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Saving your computer a faster wake-up and set to zero (0), it provides your system memory to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support [Disabled] Allow you to work. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Saving your computer a faster wake-up and set to zero (0), it provides your system memory to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled...
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... internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to report warning messages during the POST. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable...
... internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to report warning messages during the POST. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable...
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... you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the DVI audio port. DVI Port Audio Allows you to select the primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Graphics Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE and PCI Graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1...
... you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the DVI audio port. DVI Port Audio Allows you to select the primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Graphics Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE and PCI Graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1...
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...options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to their media formats. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in boot devices list. [Auto] Allows the system to section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout...
...options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to their media formats. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in boot devices list. [Auto] Allows the system to section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout...
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... if you to select an optimal setting for ErP requirement. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to the motherboard. When set the Realtek LAN Controller to turn on your computer by using the PS/2 keyboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-33 Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the serial ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into...
... if you to select an optimal setting for ErP requirement. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to the motherboard. When set the Realtek LAN Controller to turn on your computer by using the PS/2 keyboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-33 Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the serial ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into...
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...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-34 ASUS Z87-C Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you set values. 2.6.9 Network Stack Network stack [Disable] This item allows user to generate a wake-on -LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-Modem function Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables...
...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-34 ASUS Z87-C Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you set values. 2.6.9 Network Stack Network stack [Disable] This item allows user to generate a wake-on -LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-Modem function Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables...
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... you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature. Chassis Upper Temperature 1/3 [70] Use the or keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-37 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. Chassis Lower Temperature 1/3 [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min...
... you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature. Chassis Upper Temperature 1/3 [70] Use the or keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-37 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. Chassis Lower Temperature 1/3 [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min...
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... button. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. If you set the Boot Logo Display to BIOS Setup] Disables the DirectKey button. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to enable or disable the HW Fast Boot. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will be available until your computer enters the operating system. Next Boot after AC Power...
... button. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. If you set the Boot Logo Display to BIOS Setup] Disables the DirectKey button. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to enable or disable the HW Fast Boot. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will be available until your computer enters the operating system. Next Boot after AC Power...