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......iv About this guide...iv Z87-C 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 1-23 1.6 Onboard buttons 1-25 1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-26 1.8 Jumpers...1-27 1.9 Connectors 1-28 1.10 Software support 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10...
......iv About this guide...iv Z87-C 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 1-23 1.6 Onboard buttons 1-25 1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-26 1.8 Jumpers...1-27 1.9 Connectors 1-28 1.10 Software support 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10...
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... cord. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable...supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are also provided.
... cord. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable...supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are also provided.
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...: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - Z87-C specifications summary USB ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - Industry-leading digital 4-phase power design - ASUS DIGI+VRM utility ASUS EPU - Network iControl - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED...
...: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - Z87-C specifications summary USB ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - Industry-leading digital 4-phase power design - ASUS DIGI+VRM utility ASUS EPU - Network iControl - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED...
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viii x 8.4 in . 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) ... 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,...
viii x 8.4 in . 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) ... 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,...
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... the modules into both the yellow slots and dark brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. 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....the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules 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 modules into both the yellow slots and dark brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. 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....the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules 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 ...
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... 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 Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot... in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use .
... 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 Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot... in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use .
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...using the power-on and you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you to fine-tune performance when working on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. It also allows you to turn on...on button to allow you reboot your system. • Refer to section 2.8 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on a bare or opencase system. 1.6 Onboard buttons Onboard...
...using the power-on and you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you to fine-tune performance when working on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. It also allows you to turn on...on button to allow you reboot your system. • Refer to section 2.8 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on a bare or opencase system. 1.6 Onboard buttons Onboard...
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... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall... help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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.
... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall... help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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.
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... cable that came with the chassis for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. 10. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that supports the DirectKey feature.
... cable that came with the chassis for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. 10. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that supports the DirectKey feature.
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...System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-36 ASUS Z87-C Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This ...to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-...
...System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-36 ASUS Z87-C Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This ...to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-...
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... update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. However, BIOS updating is...
... update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. However, BIOS updating is...
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Before you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS Z87-C 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an...
Before you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS Z87-C 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an...
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...optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating... process. Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you want to the USB port. ...
...optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating... process. Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you want to the USB port. ...
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...). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS Z87-C 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive...
...). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS Z87-C 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive...
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ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2013/02/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:Z87-C VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2013 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: Z87C.CAP 2097152 2013-02-22 17:...At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2013/02/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:Z87-C VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2013 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: Z87C.CAP 2097152 2013-02-22 17:...At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...
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...). If you in using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for information on . 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-C You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey...
...). If you in using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for information on . 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-C You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey...
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...device is installed to the system. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Displays 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...
...device is installed to the system. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Displays 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...
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... overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options.... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS Z87-C
... overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options.... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS Z87-C
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... alphanumeric characters to enter your next startup. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the value...mouse to click this button to return to enter notes of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Quick Note ...
... alphanumeric characters to enter your next startup. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the value...mouse to click this button to return to enter notes of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Quick Note ...
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...• User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 2-10 ASUS Z87-C You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can easily save and access your... mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you last modified and saved in...
...• User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 2-10 ASUS Z87-C You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can easily save and access your... mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you last modified and saved in...