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... ASUS; Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is valid to the source code of this email address). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
... ASUS; Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is valid to the source code of this email address). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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...4-8 EZ Update 4-9 Network iControl 4-10 USB Charger 4-11 System Information 4-12 Audio configurations 4-13 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices...
...4-8 EZ Update 4-9 Network iControl 4-10 USB Charger 4-11 System Information 4-12 Audio configurations 4-13 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices...
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... and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) mini ITX form factor: 6.7 in . (17 cm x 17 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability 1 x DVI-I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 24-pin...
... and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) mini ITX form factor: 6.7 in . (17 cm x 17 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability 1 x DVI-I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 24-pin...
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... performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It utilizes the serial point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is reserved for caching function. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its...
... performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It utilizes the serial point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is reserved for caching function. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its...
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... ease to use software package. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to three times faster, even when the system is powered off, in -one simple-to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with smart devices via...
... ease to use software package. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to three times faster, even when the system is powered off, in -one simple-to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with smart devices via...
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... the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the front panel header lights continuously. switch • Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory...
... the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the front panel header lights continuously. switch • Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory...
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... or rear panel ports. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector allows you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Speaker connector (4- Z87I-DELUXE 4. We recommend you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification.
... or rear panel ports. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector allows you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Speaker connector (4- Z87I-DELUXE 4. We recommend you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification.
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... Z87I-DELUXE 6. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 port. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-25 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) This connector is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to 48 MBps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to this connector...
... Z87I-DELUXE 6. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 port. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-25 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) This connector is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to 48 MBps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to this connector...
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...Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. The time ranges from 0 minute (immediately) to work. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [0] Allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration Allows you to set the RTC wake-up and set...
...Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. The time ranges from 0 minute (immediately) to work. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [0] Allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration Allows you to set the RTC wake-up and set...
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... you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration...
... you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration...
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.... ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-33 Chapter 3 Mass Storage Devices [Auto] Allows the system to detect the devices according to their media formats. It cannot be used only for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be recognized in boot devices list. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to change the USB-related...
.... ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-33 Chapter 3 Mass Storage Devices [Auto] Allows the system to detect the devices according to their media formats. It cannot be used only for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be recognized in boot devices list. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to change the USB-related...
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... USB devices. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-37 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will power off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to [Enabled], all other installed PCIE LAN devices. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will be woken up via the USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake...
... USB devices. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-37 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will power off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to [Enabled], all other installed PCIE LAN devices. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will be woken up via the USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake...
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...] Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature is installed, select this mode for the DC mode Q-Fan control. [Auto] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for CPU Fan speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to 100%. CPU Fan Min...
...] Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature is installed, select this mode for the DC mode Q-Fan control. [Auto] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for CPU Fan speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to 100%. CPU Fan Min...
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... 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-51 Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to section 4.3.5 EZ Update. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive...
... 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-51 Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to section 4.3.5 EZ Update. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive...
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... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-53 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-53 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
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... supported under DOS environment. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens...
... supported under DOS environment. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens...
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... 32-bit/64-bit Windows® 8 operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Contact tab to install. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-1 Refer to change...
... 32-bit/64-bit Windows® 8 operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Contact tab to install. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-1 Refer to change...
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...SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. To do this: 1. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Install the SATA hard...
...SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. To do this: 1. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Install the SATA hard...
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...boot device. 4. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Exit, and then press . You have to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Press during POST to complete the process. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 5-7 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. From the utility main menu, select 5. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Insert the support DVD...
...boot device. 4. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Exit, and then press . You have to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Press during POST to complete the process. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 5-7 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. From the utility main menu, select 5. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Insert the support DVD...
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... USB floppy disk drive. Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of the device you've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2.3 Installing...
... USB floppy disk drive. Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of the device you've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2.3 Installing...