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... 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 a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows...
... 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 a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows...
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...the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-19 switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to test one...and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system ...does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. This is not properly installed. Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS MemOK! 1.2.7 Onboard buttons...
...the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 1-19 switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to test one...and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system ...does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. This is not properly installed. Z87M-PLUS Z87M-PLUS MemOK! 1.2.7 Onboard buttons...
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... USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output supports 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...
... USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output supports 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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...of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the ... For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Back button Menu bar General help Chapter 3 Menu items Submenu item Pop-up window Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode...
...of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the ... For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Back button Menu bar General help Chapter 3 Menu items Submenu item Pop-up window Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode...
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...to return to display the other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the value ... do not fit on the screen. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to type your next system bootup. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-5 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the...
...to return to display the other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the value ... do not fit on the screen. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to type your next system bootup. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-5 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the...
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...the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for Turbo Ratio over -voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Power Management The subitems in seconds. Use the or keys to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. The values...you set a higher current limit to adjust the value. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to maintain the time window for maximum performance. CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to help votlage...
...the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for Turbo Ratio over -voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Power Management The subitems in seconds. Use the or keys to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. The values...you set a higher current limit to adjust the value. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to maintain the time window for maximum performance. CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to help votlage...
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...the network stack driver from 0 to [Enabled]. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] [Auto] Automatically adjusts for Windows® requirements. [Full Screen] Maximizes the boot logo size. Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears ...disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices. [Full Initialization] For full system control,...sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-41 Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to easily enter the...
...the network stack driver from 0 to [Enabled]. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] [Auto] Automatically adjusts for Windows® requirements. [Full Screen] Maximizes the boot logo size. Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears ...disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices. [Full Initialization] For full system control,...sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-41 Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to easily enter the...
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... will be pressed when error occurs. The following four items appear when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
... will be pressed when error occurs. The following four items appear when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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...save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. 3.10 Exit ...menu The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode...
...save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. 3.10 Exit ...menu The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode...
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... instructions of this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-49 If there is available... the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.11.1 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an ...
... instructions of this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 3-49 If there is available... the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.11.1 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an ...
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... enable the BIOS downgrade function, tick Enable BIOS downgrade. 3. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to download. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using this utility. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click ASUS Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Quit all Windows® applications...
... enable the BIOS downgrade function, tick Enable BIOS downgrade. 3. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to download. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using this utility. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click ASUS Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Quit all Windows® applications...
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... instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus. 4.3.7 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that you to manage, save it for later use. • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS file that allows you had...the screen, then click ASUS Update Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. on ...
... instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus. 4.3.7 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that you to manage, save it for later use. • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS file that allows you had...the screen, then click ASUS Update Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. on ...
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... BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to exit? (Y/N): 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows...BIOS. 6. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions 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. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87M-PLUS...
... BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to exit? (Y/N): 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows...BIOS. 6. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions 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. Chapter 5 ASUS Z87M-PLUS...
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... the onscreen instructions to open Intel® Smart Response Technology settings. 3. In Intel® Rapid Storage Technology window, click Performance to complete the installation. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 6-3 In the middle pane of your recently-used applications. Place the support DVD to show hidden icons then click...Intel® Smart Response Technology To use an SSD that is enabled in the BIOS. On the task bar, click Technology icon. It allows you to section SATA Configuration of the window, click Select device. 6.1 Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart ...
... the onscreen instructions to open Intel® Smart Response Technology settings. 3. In Intel® Rapid Storage Technology window, click Performance to complete the installation. ASUS Z87M-PLUS 6-3 In the middle pane of your recently-used applications. Place the support DVD to show hidden icons then click...Intel® Smart Response Technology To use an SSD that is enabled in the BIOS. On the task bar, click Technology icon. It allows you to section SATA Configuration of the window, click Select device. 6.1 Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart ...
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...back up time. • Ensure that you have not created a partition. For Windows® 7, click Start then right-click Computer > Manage. Select the SSD that you want to partition. 4. Chapter 6 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 6-5 Click Disk Management on the Start screen to launch to launch All Apps bar,... To create a partition: 1. It reduces the amount of Computer Management window. 3. For Window® 8, right-click on the left pane of data transferred to SSD resulting in BIOS before using the Microsoft partition tool. In BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced > PCH Configuration > Intel® Rapid...
...back up time. • Ensure that you have not created a partition. For Windows® 7, click Start then right-click Computer > Manage. Select the SSD that you want to partition. 4. Chapter 6 ASUS Z87M-PLUS 6-5 Click Disk Management on the Start screen to launch to launch All Apps bar,... To create a partition: 1. It reduces the amount of Computer Management window. 3. For Window® 8, right-click on the left pane of data transferred to SSD resulting in BIOS before using the Microsoft partition tool. In BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced > PCH Configuration > Intel® Rapid...
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... computer to automatically connect and update your cloud-based programs and applications by waking up your system. 14. For Windows 7, click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Tick I accept the terms in BIOS before installing Intel® Smart Connect Technology. After the updates are done, your computer, the DVD automatically displays...
... computer to automatically connect and update your cloud-based programs and applications by waking up your system. 14. For Windows 7, click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Tick I accept the terms in BIOS before installing Intel® Smart Connect Technology. After the updates are done, your computer, the DVD automatically displays...