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... Chipset with max. Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Intel® Z87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2600 (O.C.)* / 2500 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)* / 1866 (O.C.)* / 1800 (O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory...
... Chipset with max. Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Intel® Z87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2600 (O.C.)* / 2500 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)* / 1866 (O.C.)* / 1800 (O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory...
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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 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 ...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...
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 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 ...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...
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...contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA1150 CPU socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-30 1-4 1-32 1-8 1-33 1-27 1-31 1-35 1-36 1-34 1-31 1-25 1-33 1-35 1-29 ...(20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. DRCT (DirectKey) connector (2-pin DRCT) 9. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 ASUS Z87-C Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. USB ...
...contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA1150 CPU socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-30 1-4 1-32 1-8 1-33 1-27 1-31 1-35 1-36 1-34 1-31 1-25 1-33 1-35 1-29 ...(20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. DRCT (DirectKey) connector (2-pin DRCT) 9. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 ASUS Z87-C Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. USB ...
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... 1.9.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 4. HDMI port 7. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. * LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING... Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 1-28 ASUS Z87...
... 1.9.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 4. HDMI port 7. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. * LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING... Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 1-28 ASUS Z87...
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...port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 Microphone port (pink). 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 port becomes... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 1. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1.9.2 Internal connectors 1. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a slot opening at the back of this connector,...
...port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 Microphone port (pink). 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 port becomes... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 1. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1.9.2 Internal connectors 1. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a slot opening at the back of this connector,...
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... came with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel... audio module to this connector on the motherboard. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that your chassis comes ...
... came with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel... audio module to this connector on the motherboard. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that your chassis comes ...
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... this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. 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. CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable the PCH to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA6G_6 [Yellow]) These items appear only when you set...
... this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. 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. CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable the PCH to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA6G_6 [Yellow]) These items appear only when you set...
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... you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 2-30 ASUS Z87-C Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on...allocated to control various DMI (Desktop Management Interface) functions. ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DVI audio port. DVI Port Audio Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG device. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Graphics Configuration Allows you to...
... you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 2-30 ASUS Z87-C Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on...allocated to control various DMI (Desktop Management Interface) functions. ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DVI audio port. DVI Port Audio Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG device. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Graphics Configuration Allows you to...
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... controls the ASPM support for the device. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device. 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to an HDMI audio output. PCI Express X16_2 slot (black) bandwidth [Auto] [Auto] This slot runs at its default mode. [x2 mode] This slot runs at ...mode with all the PCIe x1 slots enabled. [x4 mode] This slot runs at its highest performance with all PCIe x1 slots disabled. 2-32 ASUS Z87-C Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] ...
... controls the ASPM support for the device. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device. 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to an HDMI audio output. PCI Express X16_2 slot (black) bandwidth [Auto] [Auto] This slot runs at its default mode. [x2 mode] This slot runs at ...mode with all the PCIe x1 slots enabled. [x4 mode] This slot runs at its highest performance with all PCIe x1 slots disabled. 2-32 ASUS Z87-C Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] ...