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... x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution of individual CPUs. Z87-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU Support LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3, Pentium...(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 the above items is subject ...
... x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution of individual CPUs. Z87-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU Support LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3, Pentium...(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 the above items is subject ...
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... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Z87-K 1-1 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When...
... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Z87-K 1-1 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When...
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...™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 4. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Z87-K Z87-K CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z87-K 1-3 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
...™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 4. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Z87-K Z87-K CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z87-K 1-3 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
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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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... the OS can be about 3GB or less. According to protect the CPU. 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-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ...that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the higher...
... the OS can be about 3GB or less. According to protect the CPU. 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-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ...that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the higher...
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... you intend to do not need to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Z87-K 1-9 Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting the software settings...
... you intend to do not need to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Z87-K 1-9 Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting the software settings...
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... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re- Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Z87-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re- Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Z87-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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.... This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). DVI-D port. HDMI port. ASUS Z87-K 1-13 This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
.... This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). DVI-D port. HDMI port. ASUS Z87-K 1-13 This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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ASUS Z87-K 1-15 By default, this connector, set the item to [AC97]. Connect the USB... Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. 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 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....
ASUS Z87-K 1-15 By default, this connector, set the item to [AC97]. Connect the USB... Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. 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 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....
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...to [AHCI]. 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 in ... via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. PWR Ground Reset Ground HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply Z87-K System panel connector ASUS Z87-K 1-17 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 8. GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND...
...to [AHCI]. 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 in ... via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. PWR Ground Reset Ground HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply Z87-K System panel connector ASUS Z87-K 1-17 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 8. GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND...
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... to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 Refer to your... computer, browse the contents of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of...
... to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 Refer to your... computer, browse the contents of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of...
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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 ... Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z87-K 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
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 ... Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z87-K 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
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... BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in a DOS environment. ASUS Z87-K 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under ...DOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. Recovering the ...
... BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in a DOS environment. ASUS Z87-K 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under ...DOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. Recovering the ...
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ASUS Z87-K 2-5 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file ...
ASUS Z87-K 2-5 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file ...
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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 optimized...to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for details. ASUS Z87-K 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then...
... 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 optimized...to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for details. ASUS Z87-K 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then...
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... change the settings. You cannot select an item that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Z87-K 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is a brief description...
... change the settings. You cannot select an item that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Z87-K 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is a brief description...
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... Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS Z87-K 2-11 Otherwise, you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set a user password: 1. Confirm the password...
... Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS Z87-K 2-11 Otherwise, you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set a user password: 1. Confirm the password...
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... this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. ASUS Z87-K 2-13 Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the...
... this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. ASUS Z87-K 2-13 Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. Target iGPU 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 The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. 2.5.8 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 100:133. Ratio [Auto] [Auto...
... 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 The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. 2.5.8 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 100:133. Ratio [Auto] [Auto...
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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...