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... 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** 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. Supports...Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper 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 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Intel®...
... 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** 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. Supports...Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper 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 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Intel®...
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... the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z87-K 1-1 The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it into the holes indicated by the edges to avoid damaging...
... the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z87-K 1-1 The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it into the holes indicated by the edges to avoid damaging...
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...® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. Z87-K Z87-K CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z87-K 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1150... CPU socket 5. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB1112, USB1314) 12....
...® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. Z87-K Z87-K CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z87-K 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1150... CPU socket 5. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB1112, USB1314) 12....
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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 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.
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... 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. The system maps the total size of...
... 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. The system maps the total size of...
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... system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it flips out with extra force. 1 1 2. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS Z87-K 1-9 DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter...
... system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it flips out with extra force. 1 1 2. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS Z87-K 1-9 DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter...
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... pins 1-2. 3. enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re...
... pins 1-2. 3. enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re...
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...connector, and is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). 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. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled...) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. VGA port: 180 MHz - This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. DVI-D port. ASUS Z87-K 1-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and...
...connector, and is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). 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. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled...) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. VGA port: 180 MHz - This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. DVI-D port. ASUS Z87-K 1-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and...
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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. USB 2.0 connectors ...2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS Z87-K 1-15 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [...
...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. USB 2.0 connectors ...2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS Z87-K 1-15 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [...
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... PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply Z87-K System panel connector ASUS Z87-K 1-17 See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker Z87-K PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 ...]. 8. 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 item...
... PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply Z87-K System panel connector ASUS Z87-K 1-17 See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker Z87-K PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 ...]. 8. 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 item...
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...OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications...Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD...
...OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications...Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD...
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... update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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...
... update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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...
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...succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. The system requires you can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that...in a DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Z87-K 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The actual utility ...
...succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. The system requires you can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that...in a DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Z87-K 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The actual utility ...
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Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS Z87-K 2-5 Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • ...
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS Z87-K 2-5 Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • ...
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...the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced Normal mode mode functions ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads ...to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. ASUS Z87-K 2-7 The figure below shows an example of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The ...
...the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced Normal mode mode functions ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads ...to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. ASUS Z87-K 2-7 The figure below shows an example of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The ...
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... allows you have done in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Z87-K 2-9 A configurable field is not user-configurable. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value...
... allows you have done in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Z87-K 2-9 A configurable field is not user-configurable. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value...
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..., key in a password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Select the User Password item and press . 2. ASUS Z87-K 2-11 To set a user password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. After you enter the administrator password for information...
..., key in a password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Select the User Password item and press . 2. ASUS Z87-K 2-11 To set a user password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. After you enter the administrator password for information...
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...DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. If you to set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z87-K 2-13 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows ...you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Enabled] for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to display the following items: Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the...
...DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. If you to set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z87-K 2-13 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows ...you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Enabled] for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to display the following items: Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the...
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... to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS Z87-K 2-15 If this happens, revert to the integrated graphics loading. The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is ] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency...
... to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS Z87-K 2-15 If this happens, revert to the integrated graphics loading. The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is ] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency...
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... DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] ASUS Z87-K 2-17 tRDRD_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] tWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] tWRRD_dr [Auto] Configuration...
... DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] ASUS Z87-K 2-17 tRDRD_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] tWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] tWRRD_dr [Auto] Configuration...