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x 8.2 in . 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 Q-Slot ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for each fan - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green...
x 8.2 in . 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 Q-Slot ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for each fan - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green...
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...) 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB1112, USB1314) 12. Z87-K Z87-K CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z87-K 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. CPU and chassis fan...
...) 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB1112, USB1314) 12. Z87-K Z87-K CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z87-K 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. CPU and chassis fan...
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... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again 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 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the...use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Z87-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again 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 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the...use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Z87-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
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.... Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to [AC97]. ASUS Z87-K 1-15 The USB 2.0 module is for a chassis-mounted...
.... Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to [AC97]. ASUS Z87-K 1-15 The USB 2.0 module is for a chassis-mounted...
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... a CPU fan of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3_12 Z87-K USB3+5V USB3+5V Z87-K USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7. These are not jumpers! 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1...
... a CPU fan of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3_12 Z87-K USB3+5V USB3+5V Z87-K USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7. These are not jumpers! 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1...
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... GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground HDD_LED 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. SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1...
... GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground HDD_LED 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. SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1...
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...Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASUS Z87-K 2-31 Refer to [Enabled]. The following item appears only when you to an HDMI audio output. USB_3, 4, 7~14 [Enabled] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio ...depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [...
...Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASUS Z87-K 2-31 Refer to [Enabled]. The following item appears only when you to an HDMI audio output. USB_3, 4, 7~14 [Enabled] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio ...depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [...