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...About this guide...vii Z87M-PLUS 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 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 ... 2-10 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-11 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-11 2.2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.2.3 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-16 iii
...About this guide...vii Z87M-PLUS 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 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 ... 2-10 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-11 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-11 2.2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.2.3 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-16 iii
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... Stack 3-36 3.7 Monitor menu 3-37 3.8 Boot menu 3-40 3.9 Tools menu 3-46 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-46 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-46 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-47 3.10 Exit menu 3-48 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-49 3.11.1 ASUS Update 3-49 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-53 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-54 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-55 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information...
... Stack 3-36 3.7 Monitor menu 3-37 3.8 Boot menu 3-40 3.9 Tools menu 3-46 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-46 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-46 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-47 3.10 Exit menu 3-48 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-49 3.11.1 ASUS Update 3-49 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-53 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-54 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-55 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information...
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...4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 Network iControl 4-8 USB Charger 4-10 System Information 4-11 ASUS Update 4-12 Audio configurations 4-13 ASUS Boot Setting 4-14 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 ...8482; graphics cards 7-2 7.4 Installing the device drivers 7-3 7.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 7-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3
...4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 Network iControl 4-8 USB Charger 4-10 System Information 4-11 ASUS Update 4-12 Audio configurations 4-13 ASUS Boot Setting 4-14 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 ...8482; graphics cards 7-2 7.4 Installing the device drivers 7-3 7.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 7-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3
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... vii Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™... cards. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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. It includes description of ...
... vii Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™... cards. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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. It includes description of ...
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... Audio * Hyper DIMM support is x2 mode. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz and 2560...BIOS setup to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot [yellow] (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [dark brown] (run at back I/O (continued on the next page) ix Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Z87M-PLUS...
... Audio * Hyper DIMM support is x2 mode. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz and 2560...BIOS setup to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot [yellow] (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [dark brown] (run at back I/O (continued on the next page) ix Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Z87M-PLUS...
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... mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel) ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS Fuse protection ASUS ESD Guards - MemOK! - ASUS O.C. ASUS TurboV - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) Z87M-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z87 Express...
... mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel) ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS Fuse protection ASUS ESD Guards - MemOK! - ASUS O.C. ASUS TurboV - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) Z87M-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z87 Express...
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... (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x MemOK! Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.001V increment - vDRAM Bus: 191-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: ...port 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, 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...
... (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x MemOK! Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.001V increment - vDRAM Bus: 191-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: ...port 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, 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...
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... efficiently delivering precision power. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. This also reduces fan noise and extends component...to a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD...
... efficiently delivering precision power. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. This also reduces fan noise and extends component...to a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD...
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... ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to...
... ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to...
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..., 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_56 LAN_USB3_34 2 USB3_12 COM CHA_FAN1 AUDIO 10 Z87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 Realtek 8111GR Super I/O ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 TPM ASM1440 SB_PWR PCIEX16_2 USB1314 USB1112 USB910 64Mb BIOS Intel® Z87 PANEL SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 CLRTC 11 18 17 16 15 14...
..., 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_56 LAN_USB3_34 2 USB3_12 COM CHA_FAN1 AUDIO 10 Z87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 Realtek 8111GR Super I/O ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 TPM ASM1440 SB_PWR PCIEX16_2 USB1314 USB1112 USB910 64Mb BIOS Intel® Z87 PANEL SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 CLRTC 11 18 17 16 15 14...
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Single-sided DS - ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-15 Chapter 1 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots ... slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. •...
Single-sided DS - ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-15 Chapter 1 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots ... slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. •...
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The default setting is x2 mode. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-17 Go to the BIOS setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 Intel SATA ...
The default setting is x2 mode. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-17 Go to the BIOS setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 Intel SATA ...
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To erase the RTC RAM: Z87M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS... RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Removing the cap will...
To erase the RTC RAM: Z87M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS... RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Removing the cap will...
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... • Due to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. A ... DIMM is ideal for successful boot. This is not properly installed. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-19 1.2.7 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and ...
... • Due to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. A ... DIMM is ideal for successful boot. This is not properly installed. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-19 1.2.7 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and ...
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... SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND Z87M-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer... to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and ...
... SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND Z87M-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer... to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and ...
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... pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. •...'s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to the fan connectors. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-25 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to [HD] or [AC97]. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA FAN PWM ...
... pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. •...'s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to the fan connectors. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-25 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to [HD] or [AC97]. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA FAN PWM ...
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PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 6. 2. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 10. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on..., and audio port definitions. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. 3. port HDMI port DVI-D port Intel USB 3.0 ports 3-4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost 4. Intel USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) 8. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 2-11
PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 6. 2. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 10. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on..., and audio port definitions. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. 3. port HDMI port DVI-D port Intel USB 3.0 ports 3-4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost 4. Intel USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) 8. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 2-11
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... No link ORANGE Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used under DOS. • Due...
... No link ORANGE Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used under DOS. • Due...
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... allows you to Z87MPLUS.CAP. 3. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the reset button on your chassis begins to the USB BIOS Flashback port when the system is updated automatically. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 2-13 Chapter 2 Insert the USB storage device to flash. 6. Wait until the power LED on your local...
... allows you to Z87MPLUS.CAP. 3. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the reset button on your chassis begins to the USB BIOS Flashback port when the system is updated automatically. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 2-13 Chapter 2 Insert the USB storage device to flash. 6. Wait until the power LED on your local...
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... are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation System power 6. If you press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous... beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on . Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter ...
... are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation System power 6. If you press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous... beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on . Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter ...