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...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 ... Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 iii
...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 ... Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 iii
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...ASUS SPD Information 3-52 3.10 Exit menu 3-53 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-54 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-4 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS... 3.6.9 APM 3-40 3.6.10 Network Stack 3-41 3.7 Monitor menu 3-42 3.8 Boot menu 3-45 3.9 Tools menu 3-51 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-51...
...ASUS SPD Information 3-52 3.10 Exit menu 3-53 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-54 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-4 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS... 3.6.9 APM 3-40 3.6.10 Network Stack 3-41 3.7 Monitor menu 3-42 3.8 Boot menu 3-45 3.9 Tools menu 3-51 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-51...
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4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost 4-7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-8 Ai Charger 4-10 EZ Update 4-11 Network iControl 4-12 USB Charger 4-14 System Information 4-15 Audio configurations 4-16 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk...
4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost 4-7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-8 Ai Charger 4-10 EZ Update 4-11 Network iControl 4-12 USB Charger 4-14 System Information 4-15 Audio configurations 4-16 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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... perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation...it supports. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the ...
... perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation...it supports. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the ...
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xiii x 9.6 in . 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! button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments) 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
xiii x 9.6 in . 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! button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments) 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
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... significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to use your network programs. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-3 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your smart device's touch panel as smartphones, tablets and more enjoyable home ...Allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for every use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Conveniently use . With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly ...
... significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to use your network programs. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-3 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your smart device's touch panel as smartphones, tablets and more enjoyable home ...Allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for every use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Conveniently use . With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly ...
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... recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! 3. switch does not function under ...about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that...
... recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! 3. switch does not function under ...about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that...
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... the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation If the BIOS program is completed. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. We recommend you to turn...
... the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation If the BIOS program is completed. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. We recommend you to turn...
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..., all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Thunderbolt port: 533 MHz - Some legacy USB devices must update their respective owners. ** LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked... Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under license.
..., all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Thunderbolt port: 533 MHz - Some legacy USB devices must update their respective owners. ** LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked... Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under license.
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You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z87DD.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: q An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests...
You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z87DD.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: q An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests...
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... for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this option only if you failed to erase the... RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. ...
... for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this option only if you failed to erase the... RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. ...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-27 Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run faster ...] [Enabled] Boot Performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set to adjust the processor's voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production... attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the ...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-27 Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run faster ...] [Enabled] Boot Performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set to adjust the processor's voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production... attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the ...
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... 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. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter...
... 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. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter...
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... or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in the future. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. If there is potentially risky. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the...
... or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in the future. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. If there is potentially risky. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the...
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... find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-55 Chapter 3 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port...
... find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-55 Chapter 3 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port...
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... screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 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. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-57 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
... screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 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. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-57 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
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... between screen fields and use the keys to Drive D (USB flash drive). BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? Yes No Chapter 3 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org... The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Welcome to confirm BIOS update. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2013/02/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:Z87-DELUXE/DUAL VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM ...
... between screen fields and use the keys to Drive D (USB flash drive). BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? Yes No Chapter 3 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org... The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Welcome to confirm BIOS update. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2013/02/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:Z87-DELUXE/DUAL VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM ...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-59 Select the Load Optimized...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-59 Select the Load Optimized...
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...BIOS download 1. USB BIOS Flashback Wizard screen Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Current BIOS information Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS... to cancel the download schedule. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you have installed the USB...
...BIOS download 1. USB BIOS Flashback Wizard screen Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Current BIOS information Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS... to cancel the download schedule. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you have installed the USB...
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After the download is complete, click OK. Chapter 4 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 4-9 To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Wait for New BIOS Update. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. 3.
After the download is complete, click OK. Chapter 4 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 4-9 To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Wait for New BIOS Update. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. 3.