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Contents
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
Z87-PRO specifications summary............................................................................ ix
Installation tools and components.......................................................................... xv
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
Motherboard overview...............................................................................1-6
Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
BIOS update utility...................................................................................2-12
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Starting up for the first time....................................................................2-18
Turning off the computer.........................................................................2-19
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................3-1
BIOS setup program..................................................................................3-2
My Favorites...............................................................................................3-6
Main menu ..................................................................................................3-7
Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................3-9
Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-24
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-39
Boot menu ................................................................................................3-42
Tools menu ...............................................................................................3-48
Exit menu..................................................................................................3-50
Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-51
Support DVD information..........................................................................4-1
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Software information.................................................................................4-3
RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-1
Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................................................5-7
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
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Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
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Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
Chapter 5: RAID support
This chapter describes the RAID configurations.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
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ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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Z87-PRO specifications summary
CPU
LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel®
Core™i5/ Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors
Supports 22nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
*
The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU
types.
Chipset
Memory
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3000 (O.C.)* / 2933 (O.C.)* / 2800
(O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* 2600 (O.C.)* / 2500 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* /
2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)* / 1866(O.C.)* /
1800(O.C.)* /1600 / 1333 MHz, non-�CC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® �xtreme Memory Profile (XMP)
*
Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)
for details.
Expansion slots
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8
mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode, compatible with
PCIe x1 and x4 devices)*
4 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots**
*
The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2/3/4 slots. The
PCIe x16_3 slot is set to x1 mode by default.
** The PCIe x1_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_E12. The SATA6G_E12
is enabled by default for system resource optimization.
VGA
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D/VGA port
Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @24Hz
and 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz and
2560 x 1600 @60Hz
Supports DVI with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear
Video HD Technology, and Intel® Insider™
Supports up to three displays simultaneously
Maximum shared memory 1024MB
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DisplayPort 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports
DisplayPort 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays.
Multi-GPU support
LAN
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIe x16
graphics cards)
Supports AMD® 3-WAY/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Intel® I217-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnect between the
integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY)
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Intel® Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Storage
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6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow)
Supports Intel® Dynamic Storage Accelerator, Intel® Smart
Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel®
Smart Connect Technology*
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller**
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (dark brown)
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Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family.
** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not
supported.
Wireless Data Network
Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4/5
GHz
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility
Bluetooth
Audio
Bluetooth v4.0
Bluetooth v3.0 + HS
Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio COD�C
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High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at
rear) and 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support.
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Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound
BD audio layer content protection
DTS UltraPC II
DTS Connect
Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-
retasking
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Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0
Boost
USB
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2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports at mid-board
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.0
Boost
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4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
ASUS Exclusive
features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way
Optimization
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4-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates
ASUS-exclusive DIGI+Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan
Xpert 2 that quickly optimize the digital power setting, system
performance, power saving and whole system cooling
configuration with just a click.
CPU Power
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Industry leading digital 12-phase power design
ASUS CPU power utility
DRAM Power
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Industry leading digital 2-phase DRAM power design
ASUS DRAM power utility
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ASUS Exclusive
features
ASUS EPU
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EPU, EPU switch
ASUS TPU
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TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch
ASUS Fan Xpert 2
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Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed
control.
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
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Wi-Fi GO! functions include Cloud GO!, Media Streaming Hub,
Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard &
Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send
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“Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote” for portable Smartphone/Tablet,
supporting iOS and Android systems.
Wi-Fi Engine’s Client and AP modes for network sharing and
connection.
ASUS Exclusive Features:
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Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth
domination for top network program in use
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USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for all smart
devices
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Ai Charger+
Disk Unlocker
AI Suite 3
Anti Surge
MemOK!
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
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ASUS Fan Xpert 2
ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution
ASUS EZ DIY
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ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard
for EZ BIOS download scheduling
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ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user
interface
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ASUS O.C. Tuner
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Design
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ASUS Q-Code
ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS Q-Connector
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ASUS exclusive
overclocking features
Precision Tweaker 2
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vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001V increment
iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment
vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.001V
increment
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vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01V increment
vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V
increment
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vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage control at 0.005V
increment
vPCH: Adjustable PCH voltage control at 0.0125 increment
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
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BCLK/PCI� frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at
0.1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
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Rear Panel I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI
1 x RGB
2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! SMA antenna ports (2TR2) (Wi-Fi 802.11
a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS)
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback)
8-channel Audio I/O ports
Internal I/O connectors
1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports
8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (6 x yellow; 2 x dark brown)
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and
4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control
1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT)
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x TPM connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
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Internal I/O connectors
1 x DirectKey button
1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector
1 x BIOS Flashback button
1 x EPU switch
1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments)
1 x Power-on switch
BIOS features
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM
BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS
CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log,
F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD
(Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD contents
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor
ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items
User Manual
ASUS Z87-PRO motherboard
User manual
Support DVD
4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector
1 x ASUS I/O Shield
1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving
antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
compliant)
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may
vary with different models.
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The 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit is for retailer version only.
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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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Chapter 1:
Product Introduction
Product introduction
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1.1
Special features
1.1.1
Product highlights
LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel®
Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors
This motherboard supports 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™i3,
Pentium®, and Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package. It provides great graphics and
system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0
expansion slots.
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th
generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron®
processors. It utilizes the serial point-to-point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances
the system’s performance. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times
faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel® integrated graphics
performance.
PCI Express® 3.0
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2800 (O.C.) / 2666 (O.C.) / 2600 (O.C.) / 2500 (O.C.) / 2400
(O.C.) / 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (OC.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 11600 /
1333 MHz Support
The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates
of DDR3 2800 (O.C.) / 2666 (O.C.) / 2600 (O.C.) / 2500 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2200 (O.C.) /
2133 (OC.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost the system’s
performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and
Internet applications.
Quad-GPU SLI and CrossFireX™ Support
This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that optimizes PCIe
allocation in multi-GPU SLI and CrossFireX™ solution, giving you a brand-new gaming
enjoyment.
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Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing,
reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power
usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for
frequently accessed data or applications. It combines SSD performance and hard drive
capacity, operating up to six times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system’s
overall performance.
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4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology.
** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology.
*** The SSD is reserved for caching function.
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Your computer can receive fresh updates for selected applications, even when the system
is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with the
cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience.
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving
your system memory to the designated SSDs, it provides your computer a faster wake-up
response time, while still keeping the energy use low.
1.1.2
Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 brings system control solution to a totally whole new
level, combining TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 functions to push the
system’s performance to its optimal potential. It automatically pushes or reasonably balances
the system’s performance, power saving levels and fan settings via the user-friendly AI Suite
3 utility.
DIGI+ Power Control
ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM,
and CPU Voltage controllers. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage
tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance.
TPU
TPU (Turbo Processing Unit), offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring
mechanisms through the TurboV functions in your ASUS AI Suite 3 utility.
EPU
�PU (�nergy Processing Unit), the world’s first real-time system power-saving chip,
automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage.
It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise and extends the
component’s lifespan.
ASUS Fan Xpert 2
ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for a cooler and quieter computing
environment. With its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects
and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’
specifications and positions.
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1.1.3
ASUS Exclusive Features
Wi-Fi GO!
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Wi-Fi
GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to your HDTV, remotely control and access your
computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your computer and smart
device.
Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions:
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Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them all across cloud services in a few
clicks.
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Media Streaming Hub: Allows you to stream media files to your HDTV.
Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate
your computer in real-time from your smart device.
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Remote Keyboard & Mouse: Allows you to use your smart device’s touch panel as a
remote keyboard and mouse for your computer.
Smart Sensor Control: Allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart
device’s customized gestures.
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File Transfer: Allows you to transfer files between your computer and smart device.
Capture & Send: Allows you to take screenshots and send them to a smart device.
USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI
Protocol), significantly increases a USB device’s transfer speed up to 170% faster than the
already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. It automatically accelerates data speeds for
compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.
USB Charger+
With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as
smartphones, tablets and more, all up to three times faster, even when the system is
powered off, in sleep or hibernation mode.
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.
Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for
about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering
the existing BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS
updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.
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AI Suite 3
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features
into one simple-to-use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy
management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with smart
devices via Wi-Fi. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no
need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
1.1.4
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Fanless Design - Heat-sink solution
The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC
environment. 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.
1.1.5
ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
ASUS U�FI BIOS, a U�FI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive
graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,
providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate U�FI BIOS than the
traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard
drives larger than 2.2 TB.
ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:
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New My Favorite function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items
New Quick Note function allows you to take notes in the BIOS environment
New log reminder allows you to view all your modified settings
F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey
F3 Shortcut for most accessed information
ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and
helping with difficult POST situations.
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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.
1.1.6
Other special features
DTS Connect
To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS
Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs,
MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound.
Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is capable of
performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending
encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to
deliver audio to an external decoder.
DTS UltraPC II
DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through your system’s
speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference
between digital audio formats. It also ehnances the audio settings through augmenting
low and high frequencies of musical tones, restores compressed or re-mastered sounds,
improves bass performance even without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from
DVD or Blu-ray Disc™.
ErP Ready
The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires
products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products
through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus
mitigate environmental impacts.
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1.2
Motherboard overview
Before you proceed
1.2.1
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
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Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
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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.
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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots
Page
1-44
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1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)
2. LGA1150 CPU socket
3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin
CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 )
1-42
4. DDR3 DIMM slots
1-10
1-26
1-40
1-28
1-39
5. MemOK! button
6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)
7. TPU switch
8. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA6G_E12 [dark brown])
9. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow])
1-38
1-29
1-30
1-46
1-45
1-41
2-12
1-27
1-32
1-25
1-43
1-46
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10. EPU switch
11. Clear CMOS jumper
12. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT)
13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314)
15. BIOS_FLBK button
16. DirectKey button
17. Q-Code LED
18. Power-on button
19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
20. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
21. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
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1.2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th
Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron®
processors.
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•
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 only. DO NOT install a
CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.
•
Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
•
•
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1150 socket.
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
1-9
ASUS Z87-PRO
1.2.4
System memory
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) slots.
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.
Recommended memory configurations
1-10
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Memory configurations
You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.
•
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 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.
•
•
•
According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect
the CPU.
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.
b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
•
•
This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).
The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked
or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency adjustment.
•
•
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their
corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the J�D�C memory standard.
The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s
capabilities and other installed devices.
•
Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/
C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules.
1-11
ASUS Z87-PRO
Z87-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 3000(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1
2
4
G.SKILL
F3-3000C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
DS
-
-
12-14-14-35
1.65V
•
•
•
DDR3 2933(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1
2
4
G.SKILL
F3-2933C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
DS
-
-
12-14-14-35
1.65V
•
•
•
DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
•
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
APACER
APACER
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD(XMP)
F3-2800C12Q-32GTXD(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
32GB (4x8GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11-13-13-35
12-13-13-35
12-14-14-35
12-14-14-35
12-14-14-35
11-14-14-35
12-14-14-36
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
•
F3-2800C12Q-32GTXDG(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB)
•
78.BAGH5.AFD0C
8GB (2x4GB)
16GB (2x8GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
78.CAGH6.AFD0C
CMD16GX3M4A2800C11
CMD16GX3M4A2800C12
•
•
DDR3 2666(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip
Chip Timing
Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
DS
Brand NO.
1
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
APACER
APACER
78.BAGFF.AFC0C
78.CAGFF.AFD0C
16GB (4x4GB)
32GB (4x8GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
32GB (4x8GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
16GB (2x8GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12-13-13-35
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
12-13-13-35
11-13-13-35
11-13-13-35
10-12-12-31
11-13-13-35
11-13-13-35
11-13-13-35
9-11-9-27
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2666C11
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
F3-2666C11Q-16GTXD(XMP)
F3-2666C10Q-16GTXD(XMP)
GOC332GB2666C11QC(XMP)
TXD34G2666HC11CBK
TEAM
TEAM
TXD38G2666HC11CBK
G.SKILL
F3-2666CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP)
1-12
Chapter 1: Product introduction
DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1
2
4
ADATA
AX3U2600GW8G11-DG2
16GB (2x4GB)
DS
-
-
11-13-13-35
1.65V
•
•
•
DDR3 2500(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1
2
4
G.SKILL
F3-20000CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
DS
-
-
10-11-11-31
1.65
•
•
•
DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip Chip
Brand NO.
Timing
Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1
•
•
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
•
•
4
•
•
•
•
•
A-DATA
Apacer
AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP)
78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP)
783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP)
CMGTX8(XMP)
4GB
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-12-12-31
11-12-12-30
11-11-11-30
10-12-10-30
10-12-12-31
1.65
-
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (4x2GB)
16GB (2x8GB)
Apacer
-
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
1.65
1.65
CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10
(Ver4.21)
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R
(Ver4.13)(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
32GB (4x8GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
4G (2x2GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2400 9-11-11-31
10-12-12-31
11-11-11-31
11-11-11-31
9-11-9-28
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
F3-19200CL10Q-
32GBZHD(XMP)
F3-19200CL11Q-
16GBZHD(XMP)
F3-19200CL11Q-
16GBZHD(XMP)
F3-19200CL9D-
4GBPIS(XMP)
F3-19200CL9Q-
16GBZMD(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
8GB (4x2GB)
9-11-11-31
•
•
•
•
GOC316GB2400
C10QC(XMP)
10-11-11-30
11-11-11-30
11-13-11-30
GEIL
GOC316GB2400
C11QC(XMP)
Kingston
KHX2400C11D3
K4/8GX(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX24C11K4/16X(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K4/32X(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
32GB (4x8GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11-13-13-30
-
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.66
1.65
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
9-9-9-24
9-11-9-27
11-11-11-30
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Team
PVV34G2400C 9K(XMP)
PXD38G2400C 11K(XMP)
PXD38G2400C 11K(XMP)
•
•
•
2400 11-11-11-30 1.65
10-12-12-31 1.65
TXD38G2400HC
10QBK(XMP)
1-13
ASUS Z87-PRO
DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1
•
2
•
4
G.SKILL
GEIL
F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP)
GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP)
GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-10-10-28
9-10-9-28
9-11-9-28
1.65
1.65
1.65
•
•
•
•
GEIL
•
•
DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand NO.
Chip Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1
•
•
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
•
•
4
•
•
•
•
•
A-DATA
A-DATA
Apacer
AX3U2133XC4G10(XMP)
AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP)
78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP)
AHU04GFB33CAQ3R(XMP)
4GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-11-11-30
10-11-11-30
9-9-9-24
1.65
1.65
-
8GB
8GB (2x4GB)
4GB
Apacer
11-13-13-31
9-11-10-27
-
CORSAIR
CMD8GX3M2A2133C9
(Ver1.5)(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB)
1.5
CORSAIR
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver
7.1)(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB)
DS
-
-
9-10-9-27
1.5
•
•
•
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB)
64GB (8x8GB)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
9-10-9-27
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
F3-17000CL11Q2-
64GBZLD(XMP)
11-11-11-30
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
F3-17000CL9Q-
16GBXLD(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-11-9-28
9-11-10-28
9-9-9-24
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
F3-17000CL9Q-
16GBZH(XMP)
F3-17066CL9D-
8GBPID(XMP)
F3-17066CL9Q-
16GBTDD(XMP)
9-9-9-24
G.SKILL
F3-2133C11Q-32GZL(XMP)
32GB (4x8GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
11-11-11-31
11-12-11-30
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
KINGSTON
KHX2133C11D3K4/
16GX(XMP)
1.65
KINGSTON
KHX2133C11D3T1K2/
16GX(XMP)
16GB (2x8GB)
DS
-
-
9-9-9-24
1.6
•
•
•
•
KINGSTON
OCZ
KHX21C11T3FK8/64X(XMP)
OCZ3XTEP2133C 9LV4GK
PV316G213C1K (XMP)
64GB (8x8GB)
2GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
7-7-7-20
1.65
1.5
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Team
16GB (2x8GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
11-11-11-30
9-11-9-27
•
•
•
•
•
•
PVV34G2133C9 K(XMP)
PXD38G2133C1 1K(XMP)
PXD38G2133C11 K(XMP)
1.66
1.65
1.5
9-9-9-24
2133 11-11-11-27
11-11-11-31
11-11-11-31
TLD38G2133HC11A BK(XMP) 8GB
1.65
1.65
Team
TXD34096M2133HC11A-
V(XMP)
4GB
1-14
Chapter 1: Product introduction
DDR3 2000(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1
•
2
•
4
•
AEXEA
AEXEA
Apacer
Asint
AXA3ES2G2000LG28V(XMP)
AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP)
78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP)
2GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
1.65
4GB (2x2GB)
6GB (3x2GB)
4GB
-
-
1.65
•
•
•
-
9-9-9-27
9-9-9-27
-
-
•
•
•
SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP)
Hynix
H5TQ2G83BF
RH9C
•
•
•
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP)
F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP)
GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP)
PV736G2000ELK(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
6GB (3x2GB)
12GB (3x4GB)
2GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-28
7-7-7-20
9-11-9-27
-
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Patriot
Patriot
PX7312G2000ELK(XMP)
SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP)
Silicon
Power
Team
Team
Team
TXD32048M2000C9(XMP)
TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP)
TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP)
2GB
2GB
2GB
DS
DS
DS
Team
Team
Team
T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24
T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24
1.5
1.5
1.6
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24
DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip Timing
NO.
Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1
2
4
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CMD16GX3M2A1866C9
(Ver5.29)(XMP)
16GB (2x8GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
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