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Contents Safety information...vi 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 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System...
Contents Safety information...vi 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 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System...
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...any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer...., carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are not damaged. If you are connected. 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 connectors...
...any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer...., carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are not damaged. If you are connected. 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 connectors...
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... support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the...organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to ...
... support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the...organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to ...
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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 ASUS Z87M-PLUS motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations 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 ASUS Z87M-PLUS motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only.
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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 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.
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..., multimedia and Internet applications. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-1 Chapter 1 The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to PCIe 1.0/2.0 ...introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. It provides great graphics and system ...
..., multimedia and Internet applications. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-1 Chapter 1 The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to PCIe 1.0/2.0 ...introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. It provides great graphics and system ...
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... delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through a simple onboard ...digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to its full potential. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers ...
... delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through a simple onboard ...digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to its full potential. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers ...
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... fans' specifications and positions. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-3 This all fan speeds, and provides you to -use functions, with its elegant appearance. ASUS Anti-Surge This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from ...switching power supply unit (PSU). 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish...
... fans' specifications and positions. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-3 This all fan speeds, and provides you to -use functions, with its elegant appearance. ASUS Anti-Surge This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from ...switching power supply unit (PSU). 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish...
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...updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ErP Ready The motherboard is in line with difficult POST situations. Install a USB... protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with dual selectable modes and native support for your motherboard against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for hard drives larger...
...updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ErP Ready The motherboard is in line with difficult POST situations. Install a USB... protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with dual selectable modes and native support for your motherboard against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for hard drives larger...
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... 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. • Before ... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-5
... 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. • Before ... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-5
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LGA1150 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 34 56 3 7 21.3cm(8.4in) KBMS_USB78 SPDIFO _HDMI ASM 1442 EATX12V GPU_Boost DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN GPU_LED CHA_FAN2 DVI_VGA 8 MemOK! DRAM_LED 9 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, ...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 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...
LGA1150 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 34 56 3 7 21.3cm(8.4in) KBMS_USB78 SPDIFO _HDMI ASM 1442 EATX12V GPU_Boost DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN GPU_LED CHA_FAN2 DVI_VGA 8 MemOK! DRAM_LED 9 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, ...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 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...
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...motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 only. Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS... 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...
...motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 only. Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS... 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...
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 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.
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 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.
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For effective use a more 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 Channel B. b) Install a 64-bit ... higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is...
For effective use a more 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 Channel B. b) Install a 64-bit ... higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is...
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Z87M-PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-11
Z87M-PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-11
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Z87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (run at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Z87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (run at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1
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... environment. • The PCIe x16_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 slot. shared - - - - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-17 shared - - - - - - - - - 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 Controller Realtek LAN Intel xHCI Intel...
... environment. • The PCIe x16_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 slot. shared - - - - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-17 shared - - - - - - - - - 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 Controller Realtek LAN Intel xHCI Intel...
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...motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS... 1-19 1.2.7 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the...
...motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS... 1-19 1.2.7 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the...
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... the DRAM in any motherboard component. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is a reminder that the system is enabled. GPU_LED Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS GPU Boost LED ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-21 Chapter 1 Z87M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z87M-PLUS Onboard LED 2. Z87M-PLUS DRAM LED Z87M-PLUS DRAM LED 3. This...
... the DRAM in any motherboard component. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is a reminder that the system is enabled. GPU_LED Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS GPU Boost LED ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-21 Chapter 1 Z87M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z87M-PLUS Onboard LED 2. Z87M-PLUS DRAM LED Z87M-PLUS DRAM LED 3. This...