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...software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of their respective companies, ...will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
...software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of their respective companies, ...will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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... 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 DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-3 4.3.2 USB 3.0 Boost 4-5 4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-6 iv...
... 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 DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-3 4.3.2 USB 3.0 Boost 4-5 4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-6 iv...
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These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, ...
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, ...
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... you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. If you must press the Enter or Return key. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. viii Conventions used in the less-than and...
... you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. If you must press the Enter or Return key. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. viii Conventions used in the less-than and...
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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. xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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c) For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the same version ...
c) For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the same version ...
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..., the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-21 1.2.6 Onboard button Onboard button allows you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of...! switch to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system.
..., the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-21 1.2.6 Onboard button Onboard button allows you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of...! switch to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system.
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...1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition Z87I-DELUXE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Refer... RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Z87I-DELUXE SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS setup to...174; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-23 2.
...1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition Z87I-DELUXE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Refer... RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Z87I-DELUXE SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS setup to...174; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 1-23 2.
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... keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: •... 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, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user...
... keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: •... 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, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user...
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... Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to select the X.M.P. CPU Core Ratio ...select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. mode supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your target Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you ...
... Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to select the X.M.P. CPU Core Ratio ...select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. mode supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your target Filter PLL [Auto] Allows you ...
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...Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-11 The values depend on the CPU installed. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/...you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
...Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-11 The values depend on the CPU installed. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/...you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
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...Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for optimal performance. If this menu allow you to manually configure the CPU Graphics Ratio for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to ...depending on the system loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1]...
...Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for optimal performance. If this menu allow you to manually configure the CPU Graphics Ratio for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to ...depending on the system loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1]...
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... CPU specification. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-15 Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 0% to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove...
... CPU specification. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-15 Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 0% to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove...
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... appears only when you set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Configuration options... [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for overclocking. Use the or keys to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the power ...
... appears only when you set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Configuration options... [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for overclocking. Use the or keys to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the power ...
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...The values range from 300kHz to increase the O.C. potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to enlarge the O.C. Use the or keys to [Manual]. Allows you set set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to adjust the value. CPU Power...Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-17 DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a better...
...The values range from 300kHz to increase the O.C. potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to enlarge the O.C. Use the or keys to [Manual]. Allows you set set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to adjust the value. CPU Power...Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-17 DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a better...
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... options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [... state. Disable to disable this item to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto]...
... options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [... state. Disable to disable this item to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto]...
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... Over-voltage [Disabled] Disable this item, you to set the CPU Core Voltage to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage override. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset...CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you can choose a high level voltage to 80A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0A to [Manual]. The values range from 0A to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. The values range from 0.001V to [Offset Mode]. Configuration...
... Over-voltage [Disabled] Disable this item, you to set the CPU Core Voltage to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage override. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset...CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you can choose a high level voltage to 80A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0A to [Manual]. The values range from 0A to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. The values range from 0.001V to [Offset Mode]. Configuration...
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...following item appears only when you to set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to increase the voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Core. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-21 The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval... item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of...
...following item appears only when you to set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to increase the voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Core. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87I-DELUXE 3-21 The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval... item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of...
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Increase the voltage when setting a high iGPU frequency value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. You can use the or ... following items appear only when you to configure the voltage amount for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. You can use the or keys to [Offset Mode]. The...
Increase the voltage when setting a high iGPU frequency value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. You can use the or ... following items appear only when you to configure the voltage amount for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. You can use the or keys to [Offset Mode]. The...
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... with a 0.0050x interval. The values range from 0.735V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels...
... with a 0.0050x interval. The values range from 0.735V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels...