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... 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 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3
... 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 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3
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...-45) port 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio I 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! xii Button 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS...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 . Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ...
...-45) port 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio I 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! xii Button 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS...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 . Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ...
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...may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The speaker allows you to install the related driver to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4- USB3_56 Z87I-DELUXE USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear ...up to connect a USB 3.0 module for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 Z87I-DELUXE Speaker Out Connector Z87I-DELUXE Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-...
...may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The speaker allows you to install the related driver to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4- USB3_56 Z87I-DELUXE USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear ...up to connect a USB 3.0 module for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 Z87I-DELUXE Speaker Out Connector Z87I-DELUXE Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-...
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... a 1394 cable to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-25 We recommend you to install the related driver to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC Z87I-DELUXE 6. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 48 MBps connection speed...
... a 1394 cable to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-25 We recommend you to install the related driver to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC Z87I-DELUXE 6. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 48 MBps connection speed...
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Chapter 2 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 2-11 KY IN LINE CTR BASS FRONT REAR SPK MIC IN POWER eSATA 6G USB3.0 S/PDIF USB BIOS Flashback USB3.0 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Wi-Fi driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! IO Shield • Ensure that the ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. software.
Chapter 2 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 2-11 KY IN LINE CTR BASS FRONT REAR SPK MIC IN POWER eSATA 6G USB3.0 S/PDIF USB BIOS Flashback USB3.0 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Wi-Fi driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! IO Shield • Ensure that the ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. software.
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... Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable the PCH to aggressively enter link power state. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of your hard...
... Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable the PCH to aggressively enter link power state. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of your hard...
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...[On]. [Off] Set the power-on the next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to load the network stack driver during POST. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Adjust automatically for the key to [Off]. This feature will only work when set the Boot Logo... when you set under normal boot. The following items appear only when you set the Boot Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-43 Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until...
...[On]. [Off] Set the power-on the next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to load the network stack driver during POST. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Adjust automatically for the key to [Off]. This feature will only work when set the Boot Logo... when you set under normal boot. The following items appear only when you set the Boot Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-43 Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until...
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...of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want ... following items appear only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want ...
...of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want ... following items appear only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want ...
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...] [No] Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to delete the db file from your system. Delete the KEK Allows you can be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based...
...] [No] Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to delete the db file from your system. Delete the KEK Allows you can be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based...
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... information. 4.2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-1 Click each menu tab and select the items you want to display the ASUS contact information. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an...
... information. 4.2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-1 Click each menu tab and select the items you want to display the ASUS contact information. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an...
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4.3.5 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that will display during POST. EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-9 Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap on the top-right corner of the menu, then click EZ Update on the AI ... menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares...
4.3.5 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that will display during POST. EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-9 Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap on the top-right corner of the menu, then click EZ Update on the AI ... menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares...
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... the highest priority EZ Profile screen Click to select a network profile Click to set the bandwidth priority for your network programs to install the LAN drivers before using this list and click to add to your network profile Click or tap to select a profile Click to save the profile settings or...
... the highest priority EZ Profile screen Click to select a network profile Click to set the bandwidth priority for your network programs to install the LAN drivers before using this list and click to add to your network profile Click or tap to select a profile Click to save the profile settings or...
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... on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Double-click on your computer. Realtek® HD Audio Manager ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF...
... on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Double-click on your computer. Realtek® HD Audio Manager ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF...
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...as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 5-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other business systems. Use a minimum...configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to a second drive. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. The new drive must...
...as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 5-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other business systems. Use a minimum...configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to a second drive. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. The new drive must...
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... drive. 5. From the utility main menu, select 5. The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to create a RAID driver disk. 7. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. When the Make Disk menu appears,... process. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Boot your computer. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 5-7 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1.
... drive. 5. From the utility main menu, select 5. The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to create a RAID driver disk. 7. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. When the Make Disk menu appears,... process. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Boot your computer. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 5-7 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1.
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...drive. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID... the name of your operating system. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to open the RAID driver folder. 5. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID...
...drive. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID... the name of your operating system. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to open the RAID driver folder. 5. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID...