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Z87-K Motherboard
Z87-K Motherboard
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z87-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-... 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-36 2.9 Tools menu 2-42 2.10 Exit menu 2-43 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z87-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-... 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-36 2.9 Tools menu 2-42 2.10 Exit menu 2-43 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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...; CrossFireXTM technology (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, compatible with max. Z87-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU Support LGA1150 ... DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z87-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to ...
...; CrossFireXTM technology (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, compatible with max. Z87-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU Support LGA1150 ... DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z87-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to ...
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...+VRM - Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for CPU - ASUS Anti-surge (continued on the CPU installed. ASUS AI Suite 3 - Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS 4 Phase Power Design - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - Supports Jack...
...+VRM - Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for CPU - ASUS Anti-surge (continued on the CPU installed. ASUS AI Suite 3 - Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS 4 Phase Power Design - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - Supports Jack...
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... control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for each fan - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface - Z87-K specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI...
... control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for each fan - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface - Z87-K specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI...
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... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS Z87-K 1-1 Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis.
... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS Z87-K 1-1 Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis.
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z87-K 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 3 5 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2... DVI_VGA 1-2 CHA_FAN2 3 LGA1150 USB910 2 USB3_56 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB34 USB3_12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 BATTERY AUDIO COM CHA_FAN1 6 PCIEX1_1 Z87-K Realtek 8111GR PCIEX16_1 7 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCI1 Intel® Z87 8 SB_PWR ASM 1083 Realtek ALC887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 9 PCI2 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS PCI3 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 6 USB78 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL SATA6G_4...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z87-K 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 3 5 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2... DVI_VGA 1-2 CHA_FAN2 3 LGA1150 USB910 2 USB3_56 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB34 USB3_12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 BATTERY AUDIO COM CHA_FAN1 6 PCIEX1_1 Z87-K Realtek 8111GR PCIEX16_1 7 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCI1 Intel® Z87 8 SB_PWR ASM 1083 Realtek ALC887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 9 PCI2 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS PCI3 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 6 USB78 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL SATA6G_4...
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...pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket ...Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. Z87-K Z87-K CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z87-K 1-3 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB1112, USB1314) 12. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM...
...pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket ...Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. Z87-K Z87-K CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z87-K 1-3 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB1112, USB1314) 12. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM...
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4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z87-K 1-5
4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z87-K 1-5
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from the same vendor. Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 Z87-K Z87-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. Check with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)...
A DDR3 module is notched differently from the same vendor. Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 Z87-K Z87-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. Check with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)...
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... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Z87-K 1-9 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Support...
... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Z87-K 1-9 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Support...
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...battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 ASUS Z87-K 10 9 8 7 6 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above ...do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Z87-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. enter data....
...battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 ASUS Z87-K 10 9 8 7 6 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above ...do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Z87-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. enter data....
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... CRT and is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. VGA port: 180 MHz - HDMI port. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z87-K Z87-K Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. This port is purchased separately. Serial port connector... design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - This port is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. ASUS Z87-K 1-13
... CRT and is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. VGA port: 180 MHz - HDMI port. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z87-K Z87-K Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. This port is purchased separately. Serial port connector... design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - This port is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. ASUS Z87-K 1-13
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... power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to a slot opening at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will... 350W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z87-K SPDIF_OUT Z87-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector...
... power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to a slot opening at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will... 350W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z87-K SPDIF_OUT Z87-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector...
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... Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Z87-K Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you want to ...the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS Z87-K 1-15 The USB 2.0 module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for ...
... Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Z87-K Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you want to ...the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS Z87-K 1-15 The USB 2.0 module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for ...
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... PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z87-K CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z87-K Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power... ports. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. USB3_12 Z87-K USB3+5V USB3+5V Z87-K USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7.
... PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z87-K CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z87-K Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power... ports. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. USB3_12 Z87-K USB3+5V USB3+5V Z87-K USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7.
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.... SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 Z87-K SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 Z87-K Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection ...PWR Ground Reset Ground HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply Z87-K System panel connector ASUS Z87-K 1-17 PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker Z87-K PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- 8. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) This connector connects...
.... SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 Z87-K SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 Z87-K Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection ...PWR Ground Reset Ground HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply Z87-K System panel connector ASUS Z87-K 1-17 PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker Z87-K PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- 8. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) This connector connects...
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.... Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up when you turn on the operating system settings. SB_PWR Z87-K ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z87-K Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system power LED lights up to indicate that you to the HDD. • System warning...
.... Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up when you turn on the operating system settings. SB_PWR Z87-K ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z87-K Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system power LED lights up to indicate that you to the HDD. • System warning...
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..., Utilities, AHCI/RAID Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your ASUS motherboard. Refer to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD ...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS...
..., Utilities, AHCI/RAID Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your ASUS motherboard. Refer to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD ...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system ... automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z87-K 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system ... automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z87-K 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo...
