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... vary with different models. 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...
... vary with different models. 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...
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...8482; i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® ... of PCIe 2.0. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-1
...8482; i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® ... of PCIe 2.0. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-1
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...performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for your network programs. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-3 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer ...Control: Allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for every use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a ...
...performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for your network programs. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-3 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer ...Control: Allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for every use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a ...
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.... This is in regards to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is two times faster than USB 3.0 and incredibly twenty times faster than USB 2.0. 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, and improves dialogues derived from... a superior surround sound experience through product design and innovation to a home theater system. Thunderbolt I /O technology revolutionizes the operating speed of incredible surround sound. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-5
.... This is in regards to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is two times faster than USB 3.0 and incredibly twenty times faster than USB 2.0. 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, and improves dialogues derived from... a superior surround sound experience through product design and innovation to a home theater system. Thunderbolt I /O technology revolutionizes the operating speed of incredible surround sound. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-5
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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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... the cost of the PnP cap. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-9 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap ... if the PnP cap is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation Intel® Core...
... the cost of the PnP cap. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-9 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap ... if the PnP cap is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation Intel® Core...
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...the same CAS Latency. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.... • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-11 The stability and compatibility of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install ...
...the same CAS Latency. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.... • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-11 The stability and compatibility of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-17 Timing 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 4GB DS 4GB DS 2GB SS 4GB DS 2GB DS 4GB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-17 Timing 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 4GB DS 4GB DS 2GB SS 4GB DS 2GB DS 4GB...
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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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... when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-21 This is plugged to reboot the system.
... when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-21 This is plugged to reboot the system.
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... details about setting the DirectKey default function. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-23 4. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to turn on or turn...
... details about setting the DirectKey default function. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-23 4. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to turn on or turn...
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Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-25 6. Enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the EPU function will use the last setting you enable this switch when the system is ...
Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-25 6. Enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the EPU function will use the last setting you enable this switch when the system is ...
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Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-27 TPU LED The TPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the TPU switch is solved. 2. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives.
Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-27 TPU LED The TPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the TPU switch is solved. 2. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives.
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... System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization error. E7 E8 Description Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-29
... System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization error. E7 E8 Description Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-29
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... password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-31 Out of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error.
... password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-31 Out of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error.
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...• Before creating a RAID set, refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI... Intel® Z87 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-33
...• Before creating a RAID set, refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI... Intel® Z87 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-33
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... power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-35 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or...
... power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-35 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or...
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These are not jumpers! ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-37 6. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the...
These are not jumpers! ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-37 6. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the...
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Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-39 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power ... in only one orientation. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details.
Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-39 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power ... in only one orientation. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details.
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... the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey function. 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. DirectKey...
... the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey function. 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. DirectKey...