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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®, and Celeron...Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots.
...® 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®, and Celeron...Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots.
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...DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through a single cable. ErP Ready The motherboard is two times faster than USB 3.0 and incredibly twenty times faster than USB 2.0. Supporting HDCP copy protection such...as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-5 Thunderbolt I /O technology revolutionizes the operating speed of peripherals and displays with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon ...
...DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through a single cable. ErP Ready The motherboard is two times faster than USB 3.0 and incredibly twenty times faster than USB 2.0. Supporting HDCP copy protection such...as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-5 Thunderbolt I /O technology revolutionizes the operating speed of peripherals and displays with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon ...
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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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...; i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. 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. • Ensure that you see any...
...; i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. 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. • Ensure that you see any...
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... a 32-bit Windows® OS. The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/ C) from the same vendor. 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... of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to get the correct memory modules. c) ...
... a 32-bit Windows® OS. The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/ C) from the same vendor. 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... of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to get the correct memory modules. c) ...
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... Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-2800CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB(4x4GB) DS - - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Size G.skill G.skill ADATA F3-20800CL10-16GBZMD(XMP) F3-2600CL11Q-32GBZHD AX3U2600GW8G11...
... Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-2800CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB(4x4GB) DS - - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Size G.skill G.skill ADATA F3-20800CL10-16GBZMD(XMP) F3-2600CL11Q-32GBZHD AX3U2600GW8G11...
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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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.... Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to a power source indicating that 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
.... Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to a power source indicating that 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
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Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 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. If you installed Serial ATA... creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel®...
Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 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. If you installed Serial ATA... creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel®...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. 6. These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN ...connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-37 CPU...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. 6. These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN ...connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-37 CPU...
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DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This 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 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. Ensure ... the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to the technical documentation that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. 10.
DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This 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 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. Ensure ... the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to the technical documentation that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. 10.
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Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
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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/Wi-Fi module LEDs, LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. ... port** 6. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+. 11. USB 3.0 ports E12, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. 12. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 2-13 Chapter 2 USB 3.0 ports E34 support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. 4. HDMI port 9. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 7. Thunderbolt ...
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/Wi-Fi module LEDs, LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. ... port** 6. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+. 11. USB 3.0 ports E12, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. 12. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 2-13 Chapter 2 USB 3.0 ports E34 support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. 4. HDMI port 9. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 7. Thunderbolt ...
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... system hardware settings such as Z87DD.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-1 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...
... system hardware settings such as Z87DD.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-1 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...
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Refer to the system. 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 ... the boot device priority Loads optimized default settings Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side •...
Refer to the system. 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 ... the boot device priority Loads optimized default settings Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side •...
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... password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. Confirm the password when prompted. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. To change a user password: 1. Scroll down to malfunction. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. Select the.... Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-9
... password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. Confirm the password when prompted. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. To change a user password: 1. Scroll down to malfunction. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. Select the.... Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-9
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... the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show...Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-57 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save the ...
... the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show...Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-57 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save the ...