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... 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 ... connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connectors 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15...
... 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 ... connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connectors 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15...
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... 3-37 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-38 3.7 Monitor menu 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-42 3.9 Tools menu 3-48 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-48 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-48 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-49 3.10 Exit menu 3-50 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-51 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-52 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-53 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-54 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support...
... 3-37 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-38 3.7 Monitor menu 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-42 3.9 Tools menu 3-48 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-48 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-48 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-49 3.10 Exit menu 3-50 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-51 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-52 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-53 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-54 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support...
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4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 Ai Charger 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...
4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 Ai Charger 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...
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... the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists...DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources ...
... the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists...DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources ...
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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 ...BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM 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...
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 ...BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM 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...
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... expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-3 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...-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in sleep or hibernation mode. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one...
... expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-3 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...-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in sleep or hibernation mode. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one...
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... lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch does not function under Windows®...to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-21 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system ...
... lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch does not function under Windows®...to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-21 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system ...
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... Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive and install the...
... Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive and install the...
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... output supports up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Some legacy USB devices must update their respective owners. ** LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked...; Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under license.
... output supports up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Some legacy USB devices must update their respective owners. ** LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked...; Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under license.
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...user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as Z87IP.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: ...during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture,...
...user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as Z87IP.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: ...during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture,...
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...Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you in this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. •... Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The...
...Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you in this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. •... Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The...
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...Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with extended... on-Tu...] Allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Storage Accelerator for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to schedule two threads or processes ...
...Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with extended... on-Tu...] Allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Storage Accelerator for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to schedule two threads or processes ...
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... a profile number from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-49 Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or...
... a profile number from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-49 Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or...
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... for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to section 4.3.5 EZ Update. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-51 Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest...
... for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to section 4.3.5 EZ Update. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-51 Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest...
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...disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up... you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Z87I-DELUXE Z87ID.CAP Chapter 3 3. 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash ...
...disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up... you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Z87I-DELUXE Z87ID.CAP Chapter 3 3. 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash ...
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...USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-53 Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. Doing so can ...support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
...USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-53 Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. Doing so can ...support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer's USB port. ... format and single partition. 2. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash ...
Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer's USB port. ... format and single partition. 2. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash ...
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...:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-55 Select the USB flash drive as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to select the BIOS file and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device.
...:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-55 Select the USB flash drive as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to select the BIOS file and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device.
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... while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS Updater...
... while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS Updater...
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... utility to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of days for New BIOS Update. 4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you have installed the USB storage device to a USB storage device. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. To download the updated BIOS: 1. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then...
... utility to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of days for New BIOS Update. 4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you have installed the USB storage device to a USB storage device. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. To download the updated BIOS: 1. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then...