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...object code. If however you give us a notification to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii No part of this information. or (2) the serial number of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to anyone in this product is licensed under ...archives, etc. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. to infringe. E8191 First Edition V1 April 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
...object code. If however you give us a notification to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii No part of this information. or (2) the serial number of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to anyone in this product is licensed under ...archives, etc. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. to infringe. E8191 First Edition V1 April 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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.... • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. How...
.... • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. How...
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... when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage...key. + + Example: means that may have been added by your dealer. Used to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for ...
... when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage...key. + + Example: means that may have been added by your dealer. Used to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for ...
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... accessing information from a memory module. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction To operate...
... accessing information from a memory module. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction To operate...
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... supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents...are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...
... supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents...are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...
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...through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z87-K 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot...Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers...
...through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z87-K 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot...Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers...
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... optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock...overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to set to [Enabled] for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to automatically optimize the...Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. ASUS Z87-K 2-13
... optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock...overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to set to [Enabled] for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to automatically optimize the...Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. ASUS Z87-K 2-13
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...Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to get the extreme overclocking capability. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core Limit must not be set to [Auto]. ... ratio of the processor to DRAM speed ratio mode. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item becomes ...
...Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to get the extreme overclocking capability. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core Limit must not be set to [Auto]. ... ratio of the processor to DRAM speed ratio mode. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item becomes ...
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... fixed CPU frequency. This following percentages to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to maintain the current VRM balance. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the...the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Use the or keys to CPU loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [...
... fixed CPU frequency. This following percentages to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to maintain the current VRM balance. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the...the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Use the or keys to CPU loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [...
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...'s lifespan. 2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to [Disabled] and helps provide over voltage protection for overclocking...
...'s lifespan. 2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to [Disabled] and helps provide over voltage protection for overclocking...
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...you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the total adaptive mode CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU... CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS Z87-K 2-21 CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the offset mode sign. The values ...
...you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the total adaptive mode CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU... CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS Z87-K 2-21 CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the offset mode sign. The values ...
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...set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] ... set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only...
...set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] ... set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only...
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... to enable or disable ASPM. USB_3, 4, 7~14 [Enabled] Allows you to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS Z87-K 2-31 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device...
... to enable or disable ASPM. USB_3, 4, 7~14 [Enabled] Allows you to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS Z87-K 2-31 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device...
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.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output.... Select Ignore if you do not want to display the following four items appear only when you to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started
.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output.... Select Ignore if you do not want to display the following four items appear only when you to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started
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... lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis1/2 Fan Max. The values range from 20% to 75ºC. ASUS Z87-K 2-35 The values range from 60% to 100%. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. The following four... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis...
... lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis1/2 Fan Max. The values range from 20% to 75ºC. ASUS Z87-K 2-35 The values range from 60% to 100%. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. The following four... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis...