Asus z87-plus manual

Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full potential. Page Asus Quiet Thermal Solution The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange.

Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with its elegant appearance. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to one module, eliminating the hassle of plugging one cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate.

Page Motherboard Overview Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Page Motherboard Layout Motherboard layout Page Layout Contents USB 2. Front panel audio connector pin AAFP The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.

Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. Page 26 DDR3 O. MHz capability continued on the next page Chapter 1: Product introduction Load the X. Page Expansion Slots 1. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Slot Description PCIe 3. Move the jumper cap from pins default to pins Page Onboard Leds This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3. Page Usb 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction Page 40 W power or above to ensure the system stability.

Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. Page 42 Chapter 1: Product introduction Page Chapter 2: Basic Installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.

Page 44 Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic installation Page Cpu Installation 2. Page Dimm Installation 2. Page Atx Power Connection 2. Page Sata Device Connection 2. Page Expansion Card Installation 2. Page 57 Connect to 4. Ensure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Page Advanced Mode 3. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Back button Menu bar General help See section 1. After you set a password, these items show [Installed]. Page Administrator Password Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system.

Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X. Technology, select this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance.

Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. Press and hold the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings.

If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5—10 seconds. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during boot-up. With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance.

Refer to section 1. However, the system will use the last setting you have made. Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins default to pins Keep the cap on pins for about seconds, then move the cap back to pins Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C. CPU Parameter Recall feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.

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Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. ATAPI devices are not supported. Utility Bluetooth Bluetooth v4. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1 Product introduction 1. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to one module, eliminating the hassle of plugging one cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate.

TPU switch 8. EPU switch Clear CMOS jumper Direct connector 2-pin DRCT USB 2. DirectKey button Q-Code LED Power-on button Front panel audio connector pin AAFP Recommended memory configurations 1 Chapter. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3. MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3 O. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system.

Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button. Enable this switch when the system is powered off. EPU switch Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. You can only view or download manuals with. Sign Up and get 5 for free. Upload your files to the site. You get 1 for each file you add. Get 1 for every time someone downloads your manual. Buy as many as you need.

View and download manuals available only for. Register and get 5 for free. Upload manuals that we do not have and get 1 for each file. Get 1 for every download of your manual. Buy as much as you need. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Page Onboard Leds 1. Page Internal Connectors 1.

Page 51 These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

Page 56 W power or above to ensure the system stability. Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. Page 59 Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature.

Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details. Page 60 Chapter 1: Product introduction Page Chapter 2: Basic Installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. Page 62 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic installation Page Cpu Installation 2. Page Dimm Installation 2. Page Atx Power Connection 2. Page Sata Device Connection 2. Page Expansion Card Installation 2. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.

If this happens, restart the syetem. BIOS updating poses some risks. Page 76 Connect to 2. Page Starting Up For The First Time If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. Page Advanced Mode 3. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations.

Menu bar General help Back button After you set a password, these items show [Installed]. Page Administrator Password Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system.

Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. The minimum value depends on the installed CPU. The values range from 1W t0 W. Page 97 Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.

The values range from 0A to 30A at 1Amp increment. When set to Enabled, you might choose high level voltage to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life. Page 99 PCIe controller and power control unit. Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Chapter 3: BIOS setup Page Cpu Configuration [Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. Page Allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C7 state.

Page Pch Configuration 3.