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... 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 a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating...
... 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 a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating...
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x 8.4 in . xii Z87M-PLUS specifications summary Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x 8.4 in . xii Z87M-PLUS specifications summary Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-23 USB3_12 Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS USB3.0 front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module... ports. We recommend you to install the related driver to a slot opening at the back of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. COM PIN 1 Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is...
... purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-23 USB3_12 Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS USB3.0 front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module... ports. We recommend you to install the related driver to a slot opening at the back of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. COM PIN 1 Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is...
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...connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 1 Z87M-PLUS SPDIF_OUT Z87M-PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ ... will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB1112; We recommend you to install the related driver to the USB connectors. 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. These USB connectors...
...connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 1 Z87M-PLUS SPDIF_OUT Z87M-PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ ... will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB1112; We recommend you to install the related driver to the USB connectors. 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. These USB connectors...
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... 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for...
... 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. 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...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. 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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... following items appear only when you to easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select to [Enabled]. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] [Auto] Automatically adjusts for Windows® ...Disables the full screen boot logo display during normal boot. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-41 The values range from loading during POST. Select to 10 seconds. The following items appear only when you disconnect or change PS/2 devices...
... following items appear only when you to easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select to [Enabled]. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] [Auto] Automatically adjusts for Windows® ...Disables the full screen boot logo display during normal boot. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-41 The values range from loading during POST. Select to 10 seconds. The following items appear only when you disconnect or change PS/2 devices...
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...® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that... If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] The system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to boot. Boot...
...® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that... If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] The system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to boot. Boot...
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... be loaded. Delete the db Allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders, drivers and applications. [Yes] Load the default db. [Enabled] Load from a USB storage device. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or...database (dbx). DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more custom signed UEFI executable files can load on the single computer. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the downloaded db from...
... be loaded. Delete the db Allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders, drivers and applications. [Yes] Load the default db. [Enabled] Load from a USB storage device. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or...database (dbx). DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more custom signed UEFI executable files can load on the single computer. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the downloaded db from...
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... after POST. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders, drivers and applications. [Yes] Load the default dbx. [Enabled] Load from the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-45 Deleting the dbx exposes your system. Boot Override These items displays the available...
... after POST. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders, drivers and applications. [Yes] Load the default dbx. [Enabled] Load from the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-45 Deleting the dbx exposes your system. Boot Override These items displays the available...
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...OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The AHCI/RAID Driver The Manual menu contains menu contains items to install. the folder of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 4.2 Support DVD information The contents of supplementary...operating system documentation for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Install the necessary drivers to open driver disk. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 4-1 Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item ...
...OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The AHCI/RAID Driver The Manual menu contains menu contains items to install. the folder of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 4.2 Support DVD information The contents of supplementary...operating system documentation for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Install the necessary drivers to open driver disk. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 4-1 Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item ...
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... center that allows you to manage your network bandwidth and set the auto PPPoE connection Click to apply settings Click ON to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN.
... center that allows you to manage your network bandwidth and set the auto PPPoE connection Click to apply settings Click ON to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN.
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... package. Double-click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS Z87M-PLUS 4-13 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt...
... package. Double-click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS Z87M-PLUS 4-13 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt...
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...definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Refer to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Use of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and ... Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of the data in a RAID set, you get all applications to be of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 5-1 RAID 10...
...definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Refer to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Use of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and ... Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of the data in a RAID set, you get all applications to be of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 5-1 RAID 10...
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..., and then press . Press during POST to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to exit...floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 5-7 Press to exit or press to return to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage ...
..., and then press . Press during POST to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to exit...floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 5-7 Press to exit or press to return to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage ...
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... you've inserted, go to the USB flash drive. Click OK. 4. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations 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. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your USB floppy disk drive. Write-protect ...
... you've inserted, go to the USB flash drive. Click OK. 4. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations 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. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your USB floppy disk drive. Write-protect ...
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...section SATA Configuration of your hard disk drive and system memory. • To set the SATA Mode item to complete the installation. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 6-3 Refer to show hidden icons then click Intel® Rapid Storage 2. In the middle pane of your user manual for more ...Smart Response Technologies use the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. On the task bar, click Technology icon. Click Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to [RAID mode] in the BIOS. 6.1 Intel® Smart Response Technology ...
...section SATA Configuration of your hard disk drive and system memory. • To set the SATA Mode item to complete the installation. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 6-3 Refer to show hidden icons then click Intel® Rapid Storage 2. In the middle pane of your user manual for more ...Smart Response Technologies use the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. On the task bar, click Technology icon. Click Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to [RAID mode] in the BIOS. 6.1 Intel® Smart Response Technology ...
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...off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows® 8, go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. 3. Chapter 6 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 7-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select Uninstall. 5. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD® CrossFireX... AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 7.1 Requirements • In Dual ...
...off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows® 8, go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. 3. Chapter 6 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 7-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select Uninstall. 5. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD® CrossFireX... AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 7.1 Requirements • In Dual ...
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...com). 7.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD® VISION Engine Control Center in Windows environment. ...driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To launch the AMD® VISION Engine Control Center: Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Chapter 6 ASUS Z87M-PLUS...
...com). 7.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD® VISION Engine Control Center in Windows environment. ...driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To launch the AMD® VISION Engine Control Center: Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Chapter 6 ASUS Z87M-PLUS...
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To do this, go to Drivers tab > ASUS Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi Driver and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 To install AI Suite 3 on your computer: Windows® 7 OS 1. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe then select ...® 7 or Windows® 8 OS. • To install the Wi-Fi-enabled features of AI Suite 3, ensure that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you install the Wi-Fi module driver from the bundled support DVD. Installing AI Suite 3 • Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in...
To do this, go to Drivers tab > ASUS Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi Driver and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 To install AI Suite 3 on your computer: Windows® 7 OS 1. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe then select ...® 7 or Windows® 8 OS. • To install the Wi-Fi-enabled features of AI Suite 3, ensure that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you install the Wi-Fi module driver from the bundled support DVD. Installing AI Suite 3 • Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in...