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... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT... may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of the product for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation ...
... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT... may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of the product for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation ...
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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...
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...
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... clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you detect any area where it supports. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is broken...
... clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you detect any area where it supports. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is broken...
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... Technology, and Intel® Insider™ Maximum shared memory 1024MB Supports AMD® CrossFireXTM technology (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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...
... Technology, and Intel® Insider™ Maximum shared memory 1024MB Supports AMD® CrossFireXTM technology (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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...
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... Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow) with HD audio module in use - ASUS Turbo V - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for extended component lifespan ASUS All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2 .5x Long Lifespan with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, All...
... Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow) with HD audio module in use - ASUS Turbo V - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for extended component lifespan ASUS All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2 .5x Long Lifespan with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, All...
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... control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for each fan - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - viii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface...
... control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for each fan - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - viii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface...
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...to get the correct memory modules. • Due to install 4GB or 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)... is recommended to the DDR3 slot. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 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-...
...to get the correct memory modules. • Due to install 4GB or 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)... is recommended to the DDR3 slot. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 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-...
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...cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. DO... press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
...cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. DO... press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
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Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Z87-K 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the ... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The DIMM might get damaged...
Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Z87-K 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the ... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The DIMM might get damaged...
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... as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard... supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard ...
... as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard... supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard ...
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... Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line In port (light blue). In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction LAN (RJ-45) port. Line...
... Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line In port (light blue). In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction LAN (RJ-45) port. Line...
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...2.0/1.1 devices. 10. This port is purchased separately. 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 a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS Z87-K 1-13 DVI port: 165 MHz - HDMI port: 300 MHz 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)... at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. This port is for better compatibility. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): -
...2.0/1.1 devices. 10. This port is purchased separately. 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 a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS Z87-K 1-13 DVI port: 165 MHz - HDMI port: 300 MHz 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)... at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. This port is for better compatibility. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): -
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...+12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Z87-K PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Z87-K ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 ...later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z87-K SPDIF_OUT Z87-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is inadequate. • If you intend to a slot opening at http://support.asus. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to...
...+12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Z87-K PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Z87-K ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 ...later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z87-K SPDIF_OUT Z87-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is inadequate. • If you intend to a slot opening at http://support.asus. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to...
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... USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 Z87-K MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1... 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. Connect...GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC Z87-K PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND Z87-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable...
... USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 Z87-K MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1... 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. Connect...GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC Z87-K PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND Z87-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable...
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... 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 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 the benefits of USB ... optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB3_12 Z87-K USB3+5V USB3+5V Z87-K USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the...
... 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 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 the benefits of USB ... optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB3_12 Z87-K USB3+5V USB3+5V Z87-K USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the...
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...2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. PWR Ground Reset Ground HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply Z87-K System panel connector ASUS Z87-K 1-17 Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. SATA6G_1 GND ... 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker Z87-K PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND...
...2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. PWR Ground Reset Ground HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply Z87-K System panel connector ASUS Z87-K 1-17 Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. SATA6G_1 GND ... 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker Z87-K PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND...
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... for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 Refer to your...
... for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 Refer to your...
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... of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using an OS‑based utility. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without ...single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash...
... of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using an OS‑based utility. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without ...single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash...
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... to the USB port. 3. This utility also allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Z87-K 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as shown... flash drive that allows you press to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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 load default BIOS values.
... to the USB port. 3. This utility also allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Z87-K 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as shown... flash drive that allows you press to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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 load default BIOS values.
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..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Z87-K 0305 04/08/2013 Z87-K-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started At... the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS ...
..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Z87-K 0305 04/08/2013 Z87-K-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started At... the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS ...