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Contents Safety information...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...
Contents Safety information...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...
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... on the next page) vi Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: D-Sub port/DVI port/HDMI port Supports HDMI with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 12.0 support - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow) - Z87-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio LGA1150 socket for details. 1 x PCI...
... on the next page) vi Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: D-Sub port/DVI port/HDMI port Supports HDMI with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 12.0 support - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow) - 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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...0.001V increment - Z87-C specifications summary USB ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.0125V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - vCCIO:...Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment - ASUS O.C. Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost ASUS Exclusive Features: - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode - 2...
...0.001V increment - Z87-C specifications summary USB ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.0125V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - vCCIO:...Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment - ASUS O.C. Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost ASUS Exclusive Features: - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode - 2...
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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 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector...
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 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector...
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... to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 for better thermal environment. 1-32 ASUS Z87-C These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
... to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 for better thermal environment. 1-32 ASUS Z87-C These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
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... the or to default core ratio settings. 2-14 ASUS Z87-C Allows you to set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [SB PLL] [LC PLL] This item will appear only if the CPU supports BCLK increasing function. The values range from 80.0MHz... [Profile #1] [Profile #2] 2.5.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to [SB PLL] when you want to [X.M.P.]. CPU Strap [Auto] Allows you to [LC PLL] for...
... the or to default core ratio settings. 2-14 ASUS Z87-C Allows you to set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [SB PLL] [LC PLL] This item will appear only if the CPU supports BCLK increasing function. The values range from 80.0MHz... [Profile #1] [Profile #2] 2.5.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to [SB PLL] when you want to [X.M.P.]. CPU Strap [Auto] Allows you to [LC PLL] for...
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... your core processor's speed to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. 2-18 ASUS Z87-C Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed. The values range from 0.125 to run faster than the base operating... known as Power Limit 1, and allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio's time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for extra power support. potential. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit ...
... your core processor's speed to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. 2-18 ASUS Z87-C Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed. The values range from 0.125 to run faster than the base operating... known as Power Limit 1, and allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio's time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for extra power support. potential. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit ...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Storage Accelerator for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Max Battery] [Turbo Performance] Dynamic Storage...the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of CPU cores to activate in decreased power consumption and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. 2-26 ASUS Z87-C Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Storage Accelerator for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Max Battery] [Turbo Performance] Dynamic Storage...the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of CPU cores to activate in decreased power consumption and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. 2-26 ASUS Z87-C Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to...