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... 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-34 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-35 3.6.8 APM 3-37 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-38 3.7 Monitor menu 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-42 3.9 Tools menu 3-48 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-48 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-48 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-49 3.10 Exit menu 3-50 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-51 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-51 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-52 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-53 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-54 iv
... 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-34 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-35 3.6.8 APM 3-37 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-38 3.7 Monitor menu 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-42 3.9 Tools menu 3-48 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-48 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-48 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-49 3.10 Exit menu 3-50 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-51 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-51 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-52 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-53 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-54 iv
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... Control 4-10 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 4-12 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.7 Network iControl 4-16 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.3.9 Ai Charger 4-19 4.3.10 EZ Update 4-20 4.3.11 USB Charger 4-21 4.3.12 System Information 4-22 4.3.13 ASUS SSD Caching II 4-24 4.3.14 Audio configurations 4-26 4.3.15 ASUS Dr. Power Utility 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing...
... Control 4-10 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 4-12 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.7 Network iControl 4-16 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.3.9 Ai Charger 4-19 4.3.10 EZ Update 4-20 4.3.11 USB Charger 4-21 4.3.12 System Information 4-22 4.3.13 ASUS SSD Caching II 4-24 4.3.14 Audio configurations 4-26 4.3.15 ASUS Dr. Power Utility 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing...
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... This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup...
... This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup...
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... also allows you to regularly check for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. 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. It automatically accelerates data...
... also allows you to regularly check for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. 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. It automatically accelerates data...
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... system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to switch lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug...not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using ...
... system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to switch lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug...not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using ...
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... button for better compatibility and stability. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Chapter 2 ASUS Z87-WS 2-11 To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest...
... button for better compatibility and stability. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Chapter 2 ASUS Z87-WS 2-11 To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest...
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.... Doing so will interrupt the BIOS updating process. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not disconnect the USB flash drive or power off the system during the updating process and the system fails to reboot, please contact your local ASUS Service Center for five seconds and...
.... Doing so will interrupt the BIOS updating process. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not disconnect the USB flash drive or power off the system during the updating process and the system fails to reboot, please contact your local ASUS Service Center for five seconds and...
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Some legacy USB devices must have updated firmware for data storage only. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ... Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to three displays under a Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • The Intel® display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clock rates (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame...
Some legacy USB devices must have updated firmware for data storage only. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ... Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to three displays under a Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • The Intel® display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clock rates (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame...
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... enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-WS 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings...
... enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-WS 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings...
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...during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for ...; The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are 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. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure...
...during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for ...; The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are 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. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure...
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... BIOS Flash. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-WS 3-49 Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS...
... BIOS Flash. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-WS 3-49 Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS...
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... a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-WS 3-51 Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...
... a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-WS 3-51 Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...
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... it. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to...
... it. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to...
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...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load default BIOS values. Select the Load ...BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-WS...
...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load default BIOS values. Select the Load ...BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-WS...
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... SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Booting the system... to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using NTFS. • Do not save them on a single partition. 2. Boot your computer. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the...
... SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Booting the system... to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using NTFS. • Do not save them on a single partition. 2. Boot your computer. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the...
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The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-WS 3-55 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and ...press . When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Are you to select the BIOS file and press . Welcome to update BIOS? ASUSTek BIOS Updater...
The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-WS 3-55 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and ...press . When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Are you to select the BIOS file and press . Welcome to update BIOS? ASUSTek BIOS Updater...
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DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Restart your motherboard user... manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press ....
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Restart your motherboard user... manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press ....
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Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. AI Suite 3 main menu bar AI Charger+ System EZ Update Information USB BIOS Flashback Dual Intelligent Processors 4 USB 3.0 Boost Network ASUS SSD USB Charger+ iControl Caching II • The screenshots of AI Suite 3 in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only.
Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. AI Suite 3 main menu bar AI Charger+ System EZ Update Information USB BIOS Flashback Dual Intelligent Processors 4 USB 3.0 Boost Network ASUS SSD USB Charger+ iControl Caching II • The screenshots of AI Suite 3 in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only.
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... quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set a schedule to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Current BIOS information Click to cancel the download ...the download schedule. Click Cancel to your user manual for New BIOS Update to save the latest BIOS version to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to : field, select the USB flash drive,...
... quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set a schedule to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Current BIOS information Click to cancel the download ...the download schedule. Click Cancel to your user manual for New BIOS Update to save the latest BIOS version to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to : field, select the USB flash drive,...
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Click to check for available updated motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 4.3.10 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 goes into POST.
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Click to check for available updated motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 4.3.10 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 goes into POST.