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..., or translated into any language in writing by the applicable law. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED ..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
..., or translated into any language in writing by the applicable law. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED ..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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Profile 3-51 3.9.3 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 ... 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-38 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...
Profile 3-51 3.9.3 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 ... 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-38 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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... devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If...
... devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If...
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... that you must press the Enter or Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task...
... that you must press the Enter or Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task...
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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 or missing, contact...
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 or missing, contact...
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For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the lower-...memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-11 b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard...
For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the lower-...memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-11 b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard...
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... MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test...its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to ...
... MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test...its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to ...
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...create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set ,... or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via 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. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-33
...create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set ,... or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via 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. ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-33
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...may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking... BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings...
...may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking... BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings...
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...the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory module. mode supported by your memory modules for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item... in a high or low BCLK. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters.
...the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory module. mode supported by your memory modules for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item... in a high or low BCLK. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters.
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to 100:100. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-11 Use the or keys to adjust the value. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. If you to [Auto].... and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to set the memory operating frequency. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you ...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to 100:100. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-11 Use the or keys to adjust the value. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. If you to [Auto].... and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to set the memory operating frequency. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you ...
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... frequency. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load...ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-15 DO NOT remove the thermal module. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Use the or keys to CPU loading. MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual...
... frequency. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load...ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-15 DO NOT remove the thermal module. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Use the or keys to CPU loading. MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual...
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... BIOS setup The thermal conditions should be monitored. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a faster phase response for an enhanced power saving condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110...efficiency. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual Adjustment]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power ...
... BIOS setup The thermal conditions should be monitored. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a faster phase response for an enhanced power saving condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110...efficiency. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual Adjustment]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power ...
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Allows you to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-17 potential. Use the or keys to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the ...
Allows you to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-17 potential. Use the or keys to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the ...
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...power-saving condition.Use or key to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to set ...Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-19 The values range from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides ...
...power-saving condition.Use or key to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to set ...Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-19 The values range from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides ...
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... Voltage Offset Use the or keys to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Fully Manual Mode [Disabled] Allows you set the Fully Manual Mode and Extreme OV to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to... [Manual Mode]. The values range from being burned by a negative value. Extreme OV [Disabled] Disable this item to make the CPU Cache Voltage as...
... Voltage Offset Use the or keys to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Fully Manual Mode [Disabled] Allows you set the Fully Manual Mode and Extreme OV to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to... [Manual Mode]. The values range from being burned by a negative value. Extreme OV [Disabled] Disable this item to make the CPU Cache Voltage as...
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... override. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-21 By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. The...Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you to [Offset Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to [Offset Mode...
... override. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-21 By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. The...Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you to [Offset Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to [Offset Mode...
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...ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you install the DIMMs with a 0.0125V interval. You can use the or keys to [Enabled]. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual... Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in ...
...ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you install the DIMMs with a 0.0125V interval. You can use the or keys to [Enabled]. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual... Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in ...
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...the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20ºC to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. ...Fan Control to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to [Advance Mode] and [Auto]. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-43 The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to 75ºC. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you...
...the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20ºC to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. ...Fan Control to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to [Advance Mode] and [Auto]. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-43 The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to 75ºC. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you...
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... Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set the Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows ... the chassis temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Duty...
... Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set the Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows ... the chassis temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Duty...