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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 1.2.7 POST...
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 1.2.7 POST...
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..., sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct ...
..., sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct ...
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...of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter ...flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user ...
...of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter ...flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user ...
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xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual Z87I-DELUXE 6 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x ASUS Q-Cable • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual Z87I-DELUXE 6 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x ASUS Q-Cable • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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... (O.C.) / 2600 (O.C.) / 2500 (O.C.) / 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 provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. It provides an optimal graphics... to six times faster than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for frequently accessed data or applications. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-1 Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that features data...
... (O.C.) / 2600 (O.C.) / 2500 (O.C.) / 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 provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. It provides an optimal graphics... to six times faster than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for frequently accessed data or applications. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-1 Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that features data...
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...allows you to regularly check for any user interaction. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP... It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-3 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds, and the ...
...allows you to regularly check for any user interaction. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP... It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-3 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds, and the ...
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... sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against EMI (Electronic ...Magnetic Interference). ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite function allows you...
... sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against EMI (Electronic ...Magnetic Interference). ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite function allows you...
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... without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from DVD or Blu-ray Disc™. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-5 DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and...
... without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from DVD or Blu-ray Disc™. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-5 DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and...
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... switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that came... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that came... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-7 DRAM_LED CHA_FAN2 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP CHA_FAN3 ASM 1442 CPU_FAN Super I/O EATXPWR EATX12V CON1 5 17cm(6.7in) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) Z87I-DELUXE LGA1150 ASM USB3_34_E12 1042 SPEAKER SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 6 LAN_USB3_12 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_6 ... 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 17cm(6.7in) DIGI +VRM CON3 USB7-10 CLR_CMOS BIOS_FLBK DVI_I CON2 CHA_FAN1 MemOK!
Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-7 DRAM_LED CHA_FAN2 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP CHA_FAN3 ASM 1442 CPU_FAN Super I/O EATXPWR EATX12V CON1 5 17cm(6.7in) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) Z87I-DELUXE LGA1150 ASM USB3_34_E12 1042 SPEAKER SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 6 LAN_USB3_12 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_6 ... 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 17cm(6.7in) DIGI +VRM CON3 USB7-10 CLR_CMOS BIOS_FLBK DVI_I CON2 CHA_FAN1 MemOK!
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...-6) 7. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Z87I-DELUXE Chapter 1 Z87I-DELUXE CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return...
...-6) 7. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Z87I-DELUXE Chapter 1 Z87I-DELUXE CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return...
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Z87I-DELUXE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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.
Z87I-DELUXE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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.
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...64-bit Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or... more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and...
...64-bit Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or... more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and...
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...10-12-12-31 1.65V - - Voltage 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 • • DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Z87I-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 • • • •... - - 9-11-9-28 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-11 G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD(XMP) Size 16GB (4x4GB) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL CMGTX8(XMP)...
...10-12-12-31 1.65V - - Voltage 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 • • DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Z87I-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 • • • •... - - 9-11-9-28 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-11 G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD(XMP) Size 16GB (4x4GB) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL CMGTX8(XMP)...
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... assignments for this motherboard PCIe x16 SMBUS Controller Wi-Fi Intel® SATA Controller Intel® LAN Intel® xHCI Intel® EHCI #0 Intel® EHCI #1 HD Audio ASMedia® 1042 A B C D E F G H Shared Shared Shared Shared - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - - Shared - Shared - - - - - - - - - Shared Shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z87I-DELUXE PCIEX16 Slot...
... assignments for this motherboard PCIe x16 SMBUS Controller Wi-Fi Intel® SATA Controller Intel® LAN Intel® xHCI Intel® EHCI #0 Intel® EHCI #1 HD Audio ASMedia® 1042 A B C D E F G H Shared Shared Shared Shared - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - - Shared - Shared - - - - - - - - - Shared Shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z87I-DELUXE PCIEX16 Slot...
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...compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the front panel header lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still...switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is not properly installed. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. MemOK! Z87I-DELUXE Chapter 1 Z87I-DELUXE MemOK! function. It takes about 5-10 seconds...
...compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the front panel header lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still...switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is not properly installed. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. MemOK! Z87I-DELUXE Chapter 1 Z87I-DELUXE MemOK! function. It takes about 5-10 seconds...
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... BIOS setup to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Front Panel Type item in the motherboard support DVD. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-23 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to...
... BIOS setup to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Front Panel Type item in the motherboard support DVD. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-23 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to...
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...motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. We recommend you to install the related driver to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB910 PIN 1 Z87I-DELUXE... USB2.0 connector DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 48 MBps connection speed. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-25 USB+5V ...
...motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. We recommend you to install the related driver to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB910 PIN 1 Z87I-DELUXE... USB2.0 connector DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 48 MBps connection speed. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-25 USB+5V ...
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...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. CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 CPU_FAN Z87I-DELUXE Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector ... FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan is securely installed to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the...
...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. CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 CPU_FAN Z87I-DELUXE Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector ... FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan is securely installed to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the...