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... 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 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10...
... 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 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10...
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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 (...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...
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 (...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...
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.... 3. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this chapter to update your BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Chapter 2: BIOS information Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS if necessary. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment...
.... 3. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this chapter to update your BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Chapter 2: BIOS information Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS if necessary. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment...
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... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 1. Before you 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 OS‑based utility...
... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 1. Before you 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 OS‑based utility...
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... and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to...
... and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to...
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...drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS Z87-C Boot your computer. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive... as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown.
...drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS Z87-C Boot your computer. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive... as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown.
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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 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home.../End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Restart your computer. Are you to update BIOS? DO ...
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 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home.../End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Restart your computer. Are you to update BIOS? DO ...
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...modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS Z87-C If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See...guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this option only if you in using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for information on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines....
...modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS Z87-C If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See...guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this option only if you in using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for information on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines....
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... Prefetcher [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). Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows your system to boot even without support for C state configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [... to select the performance state that the BIOS will set 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 Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] ...
... Prefetcher [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). Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows your system to boot even without support for C state configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [... to select the performance state that the BIOS will set 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 Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] ...
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...Slot 3] [Slot 4] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-45 Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure!... • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD...
...Slot 3] [Slot 4] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-45 Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure!... • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD...