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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.4 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-20 1.2.6 Onboard button 1-21...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.4 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-20 1.2.6 Onboard button 1-21...
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... (EEE) appliance Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility * The Wi-Fi standard of 802.11ac will be restricted ...be supported under the complete 11ac eco-system environment. (continued on the CPU types. Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot Integrated... Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* Chipset Memory * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Intel® ...
... (EEE) appliance Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility * The Wi-Fi standard of 802.11ac will be restricted ...be supported under the complete 11ac eco-system environment. (continued on the CPU types. Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot Integrated... Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* Chipset Memory * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Intel® ...
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...sccheduling - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS GPU Boost - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Q-Shield -...0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 154-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for...
...sccheduling - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS GPU Boost - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Q-Shield -...0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 154-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for...
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...BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, 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. x 6.7 in . xii Z87I-DELUXE...
...BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, 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. x 6.7 in . xii Z87I-DELUXE...
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...features data transfer rates of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel.../ 2400 (O.C.) / 2200 (O.C.) 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® ...
...features data transfer rates of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel.../ 2400 (O.C.) / 2200 (O.C.) 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® ...
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... to update and sync with optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. Saving your system memory to a more efficient computing experience. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for applications to a smart device. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction...Wi-Fi GO! Conveniently use your smart device's touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for every use low. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current ...
... to update and sync with optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. Saving your system memory to a more efficient computing experience. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for applications to a smart device. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction...Wi-Fi GO! Conveniently use your smart device's touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for every use low. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current ...
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...seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-3 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your bandwidth and allows you can ... the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. It also allows you to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the systemís bootup. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to regularly check...
...seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-3 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your bandwidth and allows you can ... the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. It also allows you to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the systemís bootup. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to regularly check...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Z87I-DELUXE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-9 Z87I-DELUXE DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Z87I-DELUXE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-9 Z87I-DELUXE DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...You may operate at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable...OS. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due...
...You may operate at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable...OS. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due...
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...: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-19 PE911-125E - We suggest...
...: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-19 PE911-125E - We suggest...
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... turning on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-21 Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the...
... turning on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-21 Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the...
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... an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Z87I-DELUXE BOOT/VGA/ CPU/DRAM/SBPW LED 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Z87I-DELUXE BOOT LED VGA LED CPU LED DRAM LED SBPW LED 1.2.7 POST State LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs... connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drive.s If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved...
... an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Z87I-DELUXE BOOT/VGA/ CPU/DRAM/SBPW LED 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Z87I-DELUXE BOOT LED VGA LED CPU LED DRAM LED SBPW LED 1.2.7 POST State LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs... connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drive.s If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved...
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... the soft-off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for...
... the soft-off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for...
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... item to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When using a mouse, hover the pointer to add.
... item to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When using a mouse, hover the pointer to add.
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...[X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to [X.M.P.]. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [... you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. CPU Strap [Auto] Select a strap close to your memory module. The following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio ...
...[X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to [X.M.P.]. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [... you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. CPU Strap [Auto] Select a strap close to your memory module. The following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio ...
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.../CHB [Auto] This item is the DRAM reference voltage for EMI control. The values range from 1.185V to [Enabled] for the control lines from the memory bus. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channels A and B.
.../CHB [Auto] This item is the DRAM reference voltage for EMI control. The values range from 1.185V to [Enabled] for the control lines from the memory bus. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channels A and B.
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.... Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-29 The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is greater than the total memory size. When set to zero (0), it will go to Auto mode and checks if the partition... Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Ensure that the caching partition size is enough at S3 entry. Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is installed to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support.
.... Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-29 The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is greater than the total memory size. When set to zero (0), it will go to Auto mode and checks if the partition... Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Ensure that the caching partition size is enough at S3 entry. Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is installed to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-31 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use...] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE graphics devices. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-31 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use...] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE graphics devices. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to control ASPM... support for the PEG device. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16 speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link. PCIEX16 ...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to control ASPM... support for the PEG device. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16 speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link. PCIEX16 ...
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..., press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile Allows you to save CMOS profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-49 Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash...
..., press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile Allows you to save CMOS profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-49 Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash...