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... 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-9 3.6 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-26 3.6.3 SATA Configuration 3-27 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-29 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-31 3.6.6 ...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 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the ...
... 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-9 3.6 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-26 3.6.3 SATA Configuration 3-27 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-29 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-31 3.6.6 ...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 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the ...
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... Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Z87M-PLUS specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and...
... Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Z87M-PLUS specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and...
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... panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel) ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS EPU - Anti Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Z87M-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and...
... panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel) ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS EPU - Anti Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Z87M-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and...
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... 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x audio jacks support 8-channel 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 2 x 4-pin...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 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xi Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS...
... 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x audio jacks support 8-channel 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 2 x 4-pin...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 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xi Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS...
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...CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. *** The SSD is in sleep mode. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS... hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to its full potential. ...
...CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. *** The SSD is in sleep mode. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS... hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to its full potential. ...
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...The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. c) For more ... of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS Latency. com/kb/929605/en-us. ...
...The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. c) For more ... of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS Latency. com/kb/929605/en-us. ...
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...! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-25 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Z87M-PLUS CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND... Z87M-PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to...
...! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-25 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Z87M-PLUS CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND... Z87M-PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to...
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... settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-9 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can...Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your system to malfunction. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this section ...
... settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-9 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can...Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your system to malfunction. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this section ...
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... high or low BCLK. The values depend on the CPU installed. When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Auto], the following item appears: Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the BCLK/PEG frequency to enhance the system performance. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [... Ratio is set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. mode supported by your memory module. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration ...
... high or low BCLK. The values depend on the CPU installed. When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Auto], the following item appears: Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the BCLK/PEG frequency to enhance the system performance. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [... Ratio is set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. mode supported by your memory module. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration ...
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... [Fast] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 300kHz to CPU loading. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. The values range from the following item appears only when you to...[High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU. This item allows you to set the CPU Power Phase Control item to decrease DRAM power efficiency. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-15 Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove ...
... [Fast] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 300kHz to CPU loading. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. The values range from the following item appears only when you to...[High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU. This item allows you to set the CPU Power Phase Control item to decrease DRAM power efficiency. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-15 Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove ...
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... the voltage by a negative value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to set SVID Support to the analog portion of voltage fed to [Enabled]. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you disable this item would stop the processor .... You can use the or keys to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you set the SVID Voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item takes the standard value of the I...
... the voltage by a negative value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to set SVID Support to the analog portion of voltage fed to [Enabled]. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you disable this item would stop the processor .... You can use the or keys to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you set the SVID Voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item takes the standard value of the I...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to automatically set before OS handoff. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...Non-Tu...] Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set the processor cores to boot even without support for C state configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to adjust ...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to automatically set before OS handoff. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...Non-Tu...] Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set the processor cores to boot even without support for C state configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to adjust ...
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...Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to set the a C-state according to enable or disable the CPU C states. CPU C States Allows you to the following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to [Enabled]. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled...Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C6 state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The following configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-25
...Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to set the a C-state according to enable or disable the CPU C states. CPU C States Allows you to the following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to [Enabled]. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled...Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C6 state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The following configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-25
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... from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-29 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Auto...
... from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-29 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Auto...
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...temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM... 75ºC. CPU Fan1/2 Min. The following items appear only when you set the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control items to [Enabled]. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis1/2 Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-39 When...
...temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM... 75ºC. CPU Fan1/2 Min. The following items appear only when you set the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control items to [Enabled]. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis1/2 Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-39 When...
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Refer to support Intel® Smart Response and Intel® Rapid Start Technology. To enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology, 8GB or... Smart Response Technology. • If you choose GPT (GUID Partition Table) store type for your system boost its speed, responsiveness and overall performance. CPU: OS: SSD: 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor family Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 operating systems One dedicated SSD (Solid... order for the system to reserve an unallocated space of the Intel® 2013 Desktop Responsiveness Technologies. Chapter 6 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 6-1
Refer to support Intel® Smart Response and Intel® Rapid Start Technology. To enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology, 8GB or... Smart Response Technology. • If you choose GPT (GUID Partition Table) store type for your system boost its speed, responsiveness and overall performance. CPU: OS: SSD: 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor family Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 operating systems One dedicated SSD (Solid... order for the system to reserve an unallocated space of the Intel® 2013 Desktop Responsiveness Technologies. Chapter 6 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 6-1
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...tap to go back to the previous screen Click or tap to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes ...set the fan speed at its full speed. • If you change the CPU or chassis fans, you must repeat the Fan Auto Tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 17 Back to Quick Menu RPM Mode RPM Mode allows... you to detect the fan speed if you install the fan with an external control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 only supports fans...
...tap to go back to the previous screen Click or tap to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes ...set the fan speed at its full speed. • If you change the CPU or chassis fans, you must repeat the Fan Auto Tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 17 Back to Quick Menu RPM Mode RPM Mode allows... you to detect the fan speed if you install the fan with an external control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 only supports fans...
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... control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 only supports fans with 4-pin and 3-pin connectors. Drag the slider up or down to adjust the fan's speed Click or tap to go back to the previous screen Click or tap to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens • When the... CPU temperature reaches 75o C, the fan automatically runs at full speed to protect the CPU. • Fan Xpert 2 may not be able to set the fan speed at its full speed. • If you change the CPU or chassis fans, you must repeat the Fan Auto Tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI...
... control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 only supports fans with 4-pin and 3-pin connectors. Drag the slider up or down to adjust the fan's speed Click or tap to go back to the previous screen Click or tap to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens • When the... CPU temperature reaches 75o C, the fan automatically runs at full speed to protect the CPU. • Fan Xpert 2 may not be able to set the fan speed at its full speed. • If you change the CPU or chassis fans, you must repeat the Fan Auto Tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI...