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Contents 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...
Contents 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...
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... between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: Dual Thunderbolt ports*/HDMI port Supports Thunderbolt interface** with max. supports DisplayPort 1.2 monitor daisy-chain up to 3 displays. Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or...
... between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: Dual Thunderbolt ports*/HDMI port Supports Thunderbolt interface** with max. supports DisplayPort 1.2 monitor daisy-chain up to 3 displays. Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or...
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...(Line-in) support. - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for data hard drives only. Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Storage Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features Speedy Wi-Fi 802....11 a/b/g/n/ac* supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility * The Wi-Fi standard...
...(Line-in) support. - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for data hard drives only. Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Storage Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Features Speedy Wi-Fi 802....11 a/b/g/n/ac* supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility * The Wi-Fi standard...
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... on the next page) xi Industry leading digital 16-phase power design - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS Exclusive Features: - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features CPU Power - ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - functions include Cloud GO!, DLNA Media Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop...
... on the next page) xi Industry leading digital 16-phase power design - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS Exclusive Features: - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features CPU Power - ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - functions include Cloud GO!, DLNA Media Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop...
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BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1... out header 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System ...
BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1... out header 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System ...
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Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability ASUS NFC Express Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiii button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector 1 x ... Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE 1 x ASUS NFC Express box with 2 extra USB 3.0 ports 1 x ASUS NFC Express tag ASUS NFC Express utility Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability ASUS NFC Express Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiii button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector 1 x ... Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE 1 x ASUS NFC Express box with 2 extra USB 3.0 ports 1 x ASUS NFC Express tag ASUS NFC Express utility Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
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xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
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... for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI...
... for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI...
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USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to transfer files between your computer and ... your smart device's customized gestures. • File Transfer: Allows you to take screenshots and send them all up to manage your network programs. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-3 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to a more , all across cloud services in a few clicks. • DLNA Media Hub: Provides support...
USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to transfer files between your computer and ... your smart device's customized gestures. • File Transfer: Allows you to take screenshots and send them all up to manage your network programs. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-3 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to a more , all across cloud services in a few clicks. • DLNA Media Hub: Provides support...
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...certain energy efficiency requirement in line with its maximum bi-directional speed of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-5 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to a home theater system. DTS ... on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of incredible surround sound. This is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to six devices without a subwoofer...
...certain energy efficiency requirement in line with its maximum bi-directional speed of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-5 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to a home theater system. DTS ... on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of incredible surround sound. This is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to six devices without a subwoofer...
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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 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.
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... that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-9 DO NOT install a CPU designed for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® ... installing the CPU. • Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to...
... that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-9 DO NOT install a CPU designed for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® ... installing the CPU. • Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to...
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... Check with the same CAS Latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-11 The system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of ...accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Memory configurations You may install ...
... Check with the same CAS Latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-11 The system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of ...accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Memory configurations You may install ...
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...; • • • DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. F3-20000CL10Q-GBZHD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - Apacer 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage 10-11-11-31 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • •...
...; • • • DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. F3-20000CL10Q-GBZHD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - Apacer 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage 10-11-11-31 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • •...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-17 KFB8FNLXL-BNF-15A - KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - ACT1GHU64B8F1333S ACT1GHU72C8G1333S ACT2GHU64B8G1333M ACT2GHU64B8G1333S ACT2GHU72D8G1333M ACT2GHU72D8G1333S ACT4GHU64B8H1333H ACT4GHU72D8H1333H AE32G1339U1-U AE34G1339U2-U 78.A1GC6...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-17 KFB8FNLXL-BNF-15A - KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - ACT1GHU64B8F1333S ACT1GHU72C8G1333S ACT2GHU64B8G1333M ACT2GHU64B8G1333S ACT2GHU72D8G1333M ACT2GHU72D8G1333S ACT4GHU64B8H1333H ACT4GHU72D8H1333H AE32G1339U1-U AE34G1339U2-U 78.A1GC6...
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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 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-21 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to power up or...
... before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-21 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to power up or...
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Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-23 Ensure to save your data before using the power-on and you to turn on or turn off your system. • Refer to press ...
Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-23 Ensure to save your data before using the power-on and you to turn on or turn off your system. • Refer to press ...
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.... • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-25 6. Enable this switch to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. EPU switch Enable this...
.... • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-25 6. Enable this switch to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. EPU switch Enable this...