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...ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information (continued on the next page) xiii Z87-WS specifications summary Rear Panel I/O ... x Intel® LAN) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 8-channel Audio I/O ports 10 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (6 x yellow; 4 x dark brown) 1 x mSATA connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT) ...
...ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information (continued on the next page) xiii Z87-WS specifications summary Rear Panel I/O ... x Intel® LAN) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 8-channel Audio I/O ports 10 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (6 x yellow; 4 x dark brown) 1 x mSATA connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT) ...
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... systems. Beat Thermal Chokes: Better stability and lower power loss ASUS Beat Thermal Chokes deliver great durability and up and reduced resume times. Extra mSATA 6Gb/s A built-in sequence during bootup. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-3 1.1.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features Best performance for PCI Express 3.0 4-Way CrossFireX...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 Intel® Ethernet adapter. It's ideal for super-fast boot up to the...
... systems. Beat Thermal Chokes: Better stability and lower power loss ASUS Beat Thermal Chokes deliver great durability and up and reduced resume times. Extra mSATA 6Gb/s A built-in sequence during bootup. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-WS 1-3 1.1.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features Best performance for PCI Express 3.0 4-Way CrossFireX...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 Intel® Ethernet adapter. It's ideal for super-fast boot up to the...
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...MemOK! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 10. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) 13. Power... 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1234 [dark brown]) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314; Q-Code LED 19. ASUS Dr. POWER switch Page 1-37 1-11 1-35 1-12 1-21 1-20 1-19 1-18 1-33 1-40 1-32 1-31 1-21...Chapter 1: Product introduction DirectKey 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. mSATA connector 11. button 9. IEEE 1394 port connector (10-1 pin IE1394) 20. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 15. mSATA_SW ...
...MemOK! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 10. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) 13. Power... 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1234 [dark brown]) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314; Q-Code LED 19. ASUS Dr. POWER switch Page 1-37 1-11 1-35 1-12 1-21 1-20 1-19 1-18 1-33 1-40 1-32 1-31 1-21...Chapter 1: Product introduction DirectKey 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. mSATA connector 11. button 9. IEEE 1394 port connector (10-1 pin IE1394) 20. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 15. mSATA_SW ...
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MSATA switch The mSATA switch configures mSATA support for the motherboard. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. 9. Auto-detect mSATA or SATA port 6 Force mSATA function 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 8.
MSATA switch The mSATA switch configures mSATA support for the motherboard. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. 9. Auto-detect mSATA or SATA port 6 Force mSATA function 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 8.
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... connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. mSATA connector This connector is for a single SATA 6.0Gb/s Solid-State Drive (SSD). The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector... when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the mSATA port. 14. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.
... connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. mSATA connector This connector is for a single SATA 6.0Gb/s Solid-State Drive (SSD). The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector... when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the mSATA port. 14. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.