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Actual product specifications may vary with 1394 bracket 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your ...• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS Z87-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 10 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 2 USB ports + 1394a cable with different models. xv
Actual product specifications may vary with 1394 bracket 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your ...• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS Z87-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 10 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 2 USB ports + 1394a cable with different models. xv
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...Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. It provides optimal graphics performance... -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet...
...Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. It provides optimal graphics performance... -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet...
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... to install data and applications on the motherboard, allowing you to a mSATA 6Gb/s port for professional use of power delivery. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-3 Additionally, LED messages on the board clearly indicate any relevant power issues in the event your SSD to install USB devices directly with...translates to 93% power efficiency under normal operation. Built-in dual server-class Intel® i210 Ethernet For more reliable networking, the Z87-WS features the latest server class built-in sequence during bootup. Extra mSATA 6Gb/s A built-in full detail for added stability, which is...
... to install data and applications on the motherboard, allowing you to a mSATA 6Gb/s port for professional use of power delivery. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-3 Additionally, LED messages on the board clearly indicate any relevant power issues in the event your SSD to install USB devices directly with...translates to 93% power efficiency under normal operation. Built-in dual server-class Intel® i210 Ethernet For more reliable networking, the Z87-WS features the latest server class built-in sequence during bootup. Extra mSATA 6Gb/s A built-in full detail for added stability, which is...
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... system is automatically updated even without the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and easy to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor ... accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-5 AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in sleep or hibernation mode. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a...
... system is automatically updated even without the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and easy to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor ... accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-5 AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in sleep or hibernation mode. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a...
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... Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two technologies, DTS... system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference between digital audio formats. Consumers can connect their PC to energy consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-7
... Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two technologies, DTS... system's speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference between digital audio formats. Consumers can connect their PC to energy consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-7
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Parade PS8201 PLX PEX8747 Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.6 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS Z87-WS 1-9
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Parade PS8201 PLX PEX8747 Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.6 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS Z87-WS 1-9
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.... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation... Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-11 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 only. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and...
.... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation... Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-11 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 only. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and...
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... or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-13 c) For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor...
... or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-13 c) For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor...
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... switches to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIE x16_2 auto switches to x4 when slot PCIE x16_4 is occupied; ASUS Z87-WS 1-15
... switches to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIE x16_2 auto switches to x4 when slot PCIE x16_4 is occupied; ASUS Z87-WS 1-15
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... switch allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Install the bundled ASUS Dr. Power Utility then enable this switch to allow you to power up or wake up when the system is plugged to a power...indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to enable or disable the ASUS Dr. Power feature. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-17 This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ...
... switch allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Install the bundled ASUS Dr. Power Utility then enable this switch to allow you to power up or wake up when the system is plugged to a power...indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to enable or disable the ASUS Dr. Power feature. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-17 This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ...
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... anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system to go to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-19 DirectKey button This feature allows your system. • Refer to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey, you press the...
... anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system to go to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-19 DirectKey button This feature allows your system. • Refer to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey, you press the...
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... change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-21 EPU switch Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (OLED2) near the EPU switch lights up when the...
... change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-21 EPU switch Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (OLED2) near the EPU switch lights up when the...
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1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit until the problem is enabled. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is solved. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-23
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit until the problem is enabled. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is solved. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-23
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... 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A 3B - 3E 4F 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 Description Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-25
... 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A 3B - 3E 4F 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 Description Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-25
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... IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-27
... IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-27
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... near the EATX PWR connector lights up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up when the ASUS Dr. Power switch setting is on Enable and the power supply unit has failed. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-29 Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. 5. ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 01 02 03 04 05 10...
... near the EATX PWR connector lights up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up when the ASUS Dr. Power switch setting is on Enable and the power supply unit has failed. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-29 Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. 5. ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 01 02 03 04 05 10...
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ASUS Z87-WS 1-31 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These...
ASUS Z87-WS 1-31 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) These...
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... system's setting. 5. 4. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-33 We recommend you to a slot opening at the back of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB...
... system's setting. 5. 4. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-33 We recommend you to a slot opening at the back of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB...
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... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. 7. ASUS Z87-WS 1-35
... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. 7. ASUS Z87-WS 1-35
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... an EATX12V power connector to increase power efficiency when you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=enus ASUS Z87-WS 1-37 Chapter 1 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to...
... an EATX12V power connector to increase power efficiency when you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=enus ASUS Z87-WS 1-37 Chapter 1 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to...