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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 ... 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-36 2.9 Tools menu 2-42 2.10 Exit menu 2-43 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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 ... 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-36 2.9 Tools menu 2-42 2.10 Exit menu 2-43 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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...Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. About this guide is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user ... correct voltage in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables are not damaged. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. iv These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power...
...Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. About this guide is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user ... correct voltage in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables are not damaged. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. iv These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power...
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... memory* Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (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 to www...
... memory* Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (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 to www...
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... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with HD audio module in use - ASUS EPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+HDD support - Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for CPU - Supports...
... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with HD audio module in use - ASUS EPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+HDD support - Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for CPU - Supports...
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... the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the bag that the motherboard fits. ASUS Z87-K 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such ...
... the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the bag that the motherboard fits. ASUS Z87-K 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such ...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z87-K 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 3 5 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (...DVI_VGA 1-2 CHA_FAN2 3 LGA1150 USB910 2 USB3_56 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB34 USB3_12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 BATTERY AUDIO COM CHA_FAN1 6 PCIEX1_1 Z87-K Realtek 8111GR PCIEX16_1 7 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCI1 Intel® Z87 8 SB_PWR ASM 1083 Realtek ALC887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 9 PCI2 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS PCI3 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 6 USB78 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL SATA6G_4...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z87-K 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 3 5 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (...DVI_VGA 1-2 CHA_FAN2 3 LGA1150 USB910 2 USB3_56 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB34 USB3_12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 BATTERY AUDIO COM CHA_FAN1 6 PCIEX1_1 Z87-K Realtek 8111GR PCIEX16_1 7 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCI1 Intel® Z87 8 SB_PWR ASM 1083 Realtek ALC887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 9 PCI2 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS PCI3 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 6 USB78 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL SATA6G_4...
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...-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-13 1-14 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-16 1-18 1-10 1-17 1-15 1-14 1-15 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ 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. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB1112, USB1314) 12. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. Clear RTC...
...-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-13 1-14 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-16 1-18 1-10 1-17 1-15 1-14 1-15 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ 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. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB1112, USB1314) 12. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. Clear RTC...
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...you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect ... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the...
...you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect ... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the...
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...• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR3 module is notched differently from ...are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a DDR or DDR2 module. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that...
...• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Z87-K 1-7 The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR3 module is notched differently from ...are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a DDR or DDR2 module. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that...
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...a DIMM: 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Under the default state,...direction. 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 overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The default memory operation frequency is ...
...a DIMM: 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Under the default state,...direction. 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 overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The default memory operation frequency is ...
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... earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ... the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 1 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it...the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. ASUS Z87-K 1-9
... earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ... the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 1 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it...the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. ASUS Z87-K 1-9
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shared - - - - - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. IRQ assignments for this motherboard IGD Audio Controller EHCI 1 Controller EHCI 2 Controller XHCI Controller SATA Controller PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 RTL8111GR PCI Slot 1 PCI ...setup information such 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...
shared - - - - - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. IRQ assignments for this motherboard IGD Audio Controller EHCI 1 Controller EHCI 2 Controller XHCI Controller SATA Controller PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 RTL8111GR PCI Slot 1 PCI ...setup information such 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...
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...-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 USB78 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ 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 to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
...-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 USB78 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ 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 to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN ...PWR GND Z87-K Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN ...PWR GND Z87-K Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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...to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. SB_PWR Z87-K ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z87-K Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON...1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. The system power LED lights up to this connector. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you turn on or puts the system in soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. ...
...to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. SB_PWR Z87-K ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z87-K Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON...1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. The system power LED lights up to this connector. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you turn on or puts the system in soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. ...
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...your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems... (OS). To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for detailed ...
...your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. ASUS Z87-K 1-19 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems... (OS). To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for detailed ...
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... file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Z87-K 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file 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). 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...
... file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Z87-K 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file 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). 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...
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...version. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the...BIOS file. Before updating BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. ASUS Z87-K 2-3 NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The system requires you ...
...version. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the...BIOS file. Before updating BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. ASUS Z87-K 2-3 NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The system requires you ...
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Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for... this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. You can change modes...
Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for... this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. You can change modes...