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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 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites...
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 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites...
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... (max. Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI / DVI-D / RGB port - Supports HDMI with max. Intel® Z87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.) /2666 (O.C.) / 2600 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866...
... (max. Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI / DVI-D / RGB port - Supports HDMI with max. Intel® Z87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.) /2666 (O.C.) / 2600 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866...
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... for CPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+HDD support - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in the front panel to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS DIGI+VRM - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM...
... for CPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+HDD support - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in the front panel to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS DIGI+VRM - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM...
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....8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii Z87-K specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor ASUS Q-Design - x 8.2 in . ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed...
....8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii Z87-K specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor ASUS Q-Design - x 8.2 in . ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed...
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... any of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if...more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 Any excess memory from a DDR or DDR2 module. A...
... any of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if...more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 Any excess memory from a DDR or DDR2 module. A...
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... 1: Product introduction With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! USB3_12 Z87-K USB3+5V USB3+5V Z87-K USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you can enjoy all...
... 1: Product introduction With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! USB3_12 Z87-K USB3+5V USB3+5V Z87-K USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you can enjoy all...
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If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the profiles supported by your system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z87-K 2-13 Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Allows you ...to set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to automatically optimize the CPU...
If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the profiles supported by your system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z87-K 2-13 Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Allows you ...to set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to automatically optimize the CPU...
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... when you to set a fixed CPU frequency. This following percentages to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you set a response for extra power support. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to ...maintain the current VRM balance. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200kHz to boost ...
... when you to set a fixed CPU frequency. This following percentages to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you set a response for extra power support. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to ...maintain the current VRM balance. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200kHz to boost ...
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... set the CPU input voltage. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 1.185V to 1.800V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]. • We recommend that you install the DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. ASUS Z87-K 2-23 Increase...
... set the CPU input voltage. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 1.185V to 1.800V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]. • We recommend that you install the DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. ASUS Z87-K 2-23 Increase...
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...Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. ASUS Z87-K 2-25 Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] For some CPU types, only [All] and [1] appear. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this function. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to schedule ... system to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] ...
...Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. ASUS Z87-K 2-25 Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] For some CPU types, only [All] and [1] appear. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this function. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to schedule ... system to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] ...
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... report [Enabled] Allows you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you to [Enabled]. Entry on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. ... C State Support [Auto] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z87-K 2-27...
... report [Enabled] Allows you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you to [Enabled]. Entry on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. ... C State Support [Auto] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z87-K 2-27...
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...[Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. ASUS Z87-K 2-29 Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for some specific CPU models. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select ...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] This item is available for multiple-monitor output. CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis ...
...[Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. ASUS Z87-K 2-29 Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for some specific CPU models. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select ...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] This item is available for multiple-monitor output. CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis ...