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...problems in this product is valid to the extent permitted by ASUS; Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE... for free by sending a request to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
...problems in this product is valid to the extent permitted by ASUS; Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE... for free by sending a request to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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... contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided...
... contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided...
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...Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or...task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow...
...Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or...task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow...
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x 8.4 in . viii Z87-C specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x ... 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 form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm...
x 8.4 in . viii Z87-C specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x ... 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 form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm...
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... varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Any...
... varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Any...
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... enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the user manual. Click an item to install. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to... enabled in this chapter for reference only. Running Support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of supplementary user manuals. The AHCI/RAID driver contains the RAID/ AHCI driver disk. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-37 The Drivers menu shows the available device...
... enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the user manual. Click an item to install. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to... enabled in this chapter for reference only. Running Support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of supplementary user manuals. The AHCI/RAID driver contains the RAID/ AHCI driver disk. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-37 The Drivers menu shows the available device...
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... information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS if necessary. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the...
... information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS if necessary. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the...
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...select the X.M.P. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. mode supported by your memory module. CPU Strap [Auto] Allows you to select a strap close to [LC PLL] for optimizing the system...to enhance the system performance. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to set the BCLK/PEG frequency to default core ratio settings. 2-14 ASUS Z87-C
...select the X.M.P. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. mode supported by your memory module. CPU Strap [Auto] Allows you to select a strap close to [LC PLL] for optimizing the system...to enhance the system performance. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to set the BCLK/PEG frequency to default core ratio settings. 2-14 ASUS Z87-C
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...]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to get the extreme overclocking capability...item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-...Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to set the minimum possible ...
...]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to get the extreme overclocking capability...item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-...Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to set the minimum possible ...
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... ratio is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. 2.5.9 [Auto] [Manual] CPU Graphics Max. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Use the or keys to the integrated graphics... or keys to become unstable! The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on your CPU specification. 2-16 ASUS Z87-C Ratio [Auto] Allows you to 100%.
... ratio is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. 2.5.9 [Auto] [Manual] CPU Graphics Max. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Use the or keys to the integrated graphics... or keys to become unstable! The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on your CPU specification. 2-16 ASUS Z87-C Ratio [Auto] Allows you to 100%.
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... setting this item to enhance system stability. The following items appear only when you set a fixed CPU Voltage frequency. The values range from 300kHz to [Manual Mode]. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to [Extreme]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows ...VRM transient response and the thermal component conditions. CPU Fixed Frequency [250] This item allows you to set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value.
... setting this item to enhance system stability. The following items appear only when you set a fixed CPU Voltage frequency. The values range from 300kHz to [Manual Mode]. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to [Extreme]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows ...VRM transient response and the thermal component conditions. CPU Fixed Frequency [250] This item allows you to set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value.
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... to [+] or [-], the Frequency Tuning Offset appears and allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled... Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Disable to help votlage stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [...
... to [+] or [-], the Frequency Tuning Offset appears and allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled... Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Disable to help votlage stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [...
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... regulator during the load transient. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. 2-20 ASUS Z87-C Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. The following item appears only when you to 50A at 1Amp increment. 2.5.15 Extreme ...Core Voltage to configure the voltage amount for the processor's cores. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to [Manual]. The values range from being burned by the CPU. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage ...
... regulator during the load transient. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. 2-20 ASUS Z87-C Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. The following item appears only when you to 50A at 1Amp increment. 2.5.15 Extreme ...Core Voltage to configure the voltage amount for the processor's cores. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to [Manual]. The values range from being burned by the CPU. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage ...
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...appears only when you set the CPU cache voltage offset. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to set the CPU Cache Voltage ... value of the installed CPU. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.17 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Increase the voltage when setting a high iGPU frequency value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.18 CPU Graphics Voltage ...
...appears only when you set the CPU cache voltage offset. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to set the CPU Cache Voltage ... value of the installed CPU. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.17 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Increase the voltage when setting a high iGPU frequency value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.18 CPU Graphics Voltage ...
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...for the control lines from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the...from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.0125V interval. 2.5.25 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Core voltage for EMI control. 2-24 ASUS Z87-C You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from the memory bus. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. You can use...
...for the control lines from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the...from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.0125V interval. 2.5.25 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Core voltage for EMI control. 2-24 ASUS Z87-C You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from the memory bus. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. You can use...
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...cycle. 2.7.5 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control 1/3 [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. 2-36 ASUS Z87-C Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to 75ºC. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan... from 20ºC to set the low limit warning for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to set the CPU Fan Profile to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use ...
...cycle. 2.7.5 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control 1/3 [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. 2-36 ASUS Z87-C Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to 75ºC. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan... from 20ºC to set the low limit warning for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to set the CPU Fan Profile to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use ...
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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 90ºC. The values range from 0% to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) 1/3 [100] Use the or ... [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan 1/3 Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows...
...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 90ºC. The values range from 0% to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) 1/3 [100] Use the or ... [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan 1/3 Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows...