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... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System...
... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System...
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... for the following items User Manual ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ...
... for the following items User Manual ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ...
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... Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®,... with its complete backward compatibility to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-1 Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that features data transfer rates of PCIe 2.0. PCI Express® 3.0...
... Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®,... with its complete backward compatibility to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-1 Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that features data transfer rates of PCIe 2.0. PCI Express® 3.0...
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... devices without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from DVD or Blu-ray Disc™. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with...product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of incredible surround sound. Consumers can connect their PC to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-5 ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to one module, ...
... devices without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from DVD or Blu-ray Disc™. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with...product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of incredible surround sound. Consumers can connect their PC to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-5 ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to one module, ...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-7
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-7
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...socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket ...8226; Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-9 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...
...socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket ...8226; Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-9 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...
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...memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. Check with the same CAS Latency. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the lower...modules with the same CAS latency. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate...
...memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. Check with the same CAS Latency. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the lower...modules with the same CAS latency. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate...
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...(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage 10-11-11-31 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Z87-DELUXE/DUAL Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing A-DATA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - Apacer 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - Size...
...(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage 10-11-11-31 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Z87-DELUXE/DUAL Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing A-DATA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - Apacer 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - Size...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-19 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-19 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-21 This is plugged to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to.... 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2.
Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-21 This is plugged to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to.... 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2.
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... or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-33 Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
... or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-33 Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
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... CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-37 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system...
... CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-37 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system...
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... connector is for details. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 11. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-41 Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey feature. Connect... DirectKey function. 10. Refer to the technical documentation that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital ...
... connector is for details. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 11. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-41 Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey feature. Connect... DirectKey function. 10. Refer to the technical documentation that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital ...
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only.
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... Mode. 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 7. Thunderbolt ports 8. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 2-13 Chapter 2 Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+. 11. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth...
... Mode. 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 7. Thunderbolt ports 8. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 2-13 Chapter 2 Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+. 11. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth...
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Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file,... to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that you to enable... that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal ...
Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file,... to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that you to enable... that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal ...
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ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Selects the...
ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Selects the...
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... you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Scroll down to create/confirm the password. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-9 To change a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password...
... you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Scroll down to create/confirm the password. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-9 To change a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password...
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The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-57 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ...BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Boot your computer. 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. ...
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-57 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ...BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Boot your computer. 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. ...