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Contents
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
Installation tools and components......................................................................... xiv
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
Motherboard overview...............................................................................1-7
Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
BIOS update utility................................................................................... 2-11
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Starting up for the first time....................................................................2-16
Turning off the computer.........................................................................2-17
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................3-1
BIOS setup program..................................................................................3-2
My Favorites...............................................................................................3-6
Main menu ..................................................................................................3-7
Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................3-9
Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-25
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-39
Boot menu ................................................................................................3-43
Tools menu ...............................................................................................3-49
Exit menu..................................................................................................3-51
Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-52
Support DVD information..........................................................................4-1
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Software information.................................................................................4-4
RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-1
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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SABERTOOTH Z87 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*
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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 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz,
non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
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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)
3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots**
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The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot, PCIe
2.0 x1_2 slot, and PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot. The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot default
setting is x1 mode.
** The PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot shares bandwidth with eSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports.
The eSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports default settings are enabled.
VGA
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port
Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution of 3840 x 2160
@60Hz
Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @24Hz and
2560 x 1600 @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
Multi-GPU support
LAN
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Intel® I217-V Gigabit LAN controller
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SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
Storage
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6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
support
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Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start
Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*
2 x ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controllers**
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2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (beige)
2 x eSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (red)
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These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not
supported.
Audio
Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC
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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
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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6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel)
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
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8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear
panel)
Exclusive TUF Features
“Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution
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TUF Thermal Armor with Flow Valve
TUF Thermal Radar 2 with Thermistor cables
“We Got Your Back” Shape Force
TUF Fortifier
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“TUF ENGINE” Power Design
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8+2 Digital Phase Power Design
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TUF Components (Choke, Cap & MOSFET; certified by
military-standard)
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ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility
“SAFE & Stable!” Guardian Angel
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Dust Defender with connector caps and rear I/O dust filter
ESD Guards
MemOK!
Anti-surge
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Other Special Features
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USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
USB BIOS Flashback
USB Charger+
Network iControl
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user
interface
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AI Suite 3
Remote GO!
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS O.C. Profile
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Multi-language BIOS
Rear Panel I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button
2 x eSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x LAN (RJ45) port
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
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
(moss green)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (6 x brown; 2 x beige)
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector (black) supports both 3-pin (DC
mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control
1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT; black)
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors (black)
2 x 3-pin Assistant Fan connectors (white)
3 x Thermal Sensor connectors (T_Sensor)
1 x TPM connector
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x DirectKey button
1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector
1 x MemOK! button
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SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary
Internal I/O connectors
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
System panel (Q-Connector)
24-pin EATX Power connector
8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
BIOS features
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, 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 function, 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 SABERTOOTH Z87
motherboard
Technical documentations,
certification and warranty card
Support DVD
4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector
1 x ASUS Q-Shield
2 x short fan screws
4 x long fan screws
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit
2 x 35mm Assistant fans
2 x DRAM slot covers
1 x Connector cap set
3 x PCIe x16 slot covers
3 x PCIe x1 slot covers
Rear I/O dust filter
1 x 40mm I/O assistant fan lid
3 x Thermistor cables
(LAN cap, HDMI cap, DVI cap, DP
cap, Front USB 3.0 cap)
7 x SATA connector caps
2 x eSATA connector caps
2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector
caps
1 x Adhesive foam for 35mm
assistant fan
8 x Back I/O USB 3.0/2.0 connector
caps
6 x Audio connector caps
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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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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 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support
The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates
of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1033 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 Quad GPU 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
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 SSD, it provides
your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping the energy use low.
Complete USB 3.0 integration
This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear
panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity
solution of speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.
Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support
The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA)
interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus
systems.
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“Ultimate COOL” Thermal Solutions
Thermal Armor with flow valve
Thermal Armor features the exclusive flow gate mechanism that allows you to open or close
the Thermal Armor via a button. When the gate is open, it provides an excellent thermal
solution for the CPU. When the gate is closed, it focuses air on heatpipes for better heat
removal, especially useful for liquid cooling.
Thermal Radar 2
Thermal Radar 2 uses sensors to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting
fan speeds for better system stability and power efficiency. It also provides customizable fan
management that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and
promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction.
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1.1.3
“TUF Engine” Power Design
Digital 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.
TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
The motherboard’s TUF components features military-standard robust TUF chokes, titanium
solid state capacitors, and MOSFETS. These TUF components support up to a massive 40A
rated current, eliminates buzzing noise and vibration, and delivers better performance, and
durability during the most extreme usage.
1.1.4
“Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel
TUF Fortifier
The metal base TUF Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures the
Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. It reinforces the motherboard’s PCB to support
the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. It also
makes the motherboard easier to handle and helps protect your hands.
Dust Defender
Dust Defender provides rear I/O filter and special shields that help reduce dust build-up on
critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to the components’ optimal
functions, data transfer efficiency, and system performance.
ESD Guards
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges,
which can damage the motherboard’s components. The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip
and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the
motherboard’s lifespan.
MemOK!
MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to
patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and
dramatically improve the system’s bootup.
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1.1.5
ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI 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 UEFI 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 Favorites function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items
New Quick Note function allows you to take notes in the BIOS environment
New Last Modified log 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.
ASUS Q-Design
ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-Shield design speed up
and simplify the DIY process.
ASUS Q-shield
ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your
motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against
static electricity and shields it against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference).
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.
DirectKey
DirectKey allows you to conveniently go into the BIOS setup with the press of a button. With
this feature, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the <Del> key during
POST. It also allows you to shut down or turn on your computer and directly enter the BIOS
during boot-up.
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1.1.6
ASUS Exclusive Features
Remote GO!
ASUS Remote GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS
Remote GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, 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 Remote GO! functions:
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Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them all across cloud services in a few
clicks.
DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard and allows you to
stream media files to a DLNA-supported device.
Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate
your computer in real-time from your smart device.
File Transfer: Allows you to transfer files between your computer and 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.
Network iControl
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities
for your network programs.
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 fan speed
control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use
functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
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1.1.7
Other special features
DisplayPort Support
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth
over standard cables, providing billions of colors and bi-directional communications, thus
enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through a single
cable. Also, it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals
through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display, then you can sit back and
enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience.
HDMI Support
High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers
mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to 4K/2K resolution visuals through
a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI
provides you with the highest quality home theater experience.
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
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2.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)
CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,
4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2 )
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8.
9.
LGA1150 CPU socket
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1-33
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DDR3 DIMM slots
MemOK! button
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown])
ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [beige])
DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)
10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
11. DirectKey button
12. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_SENSOR3)
13. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314)
14. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
15. Standby Power LED
16. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
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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.
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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
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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 JEDEC memory standard.
The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s
capabilities and other installed devices.
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SABERTOOTH Z87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2666 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
2
•
4
•
G.SKILL
GEIL
F3-2666CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP)
GOC332GB2666C11QC(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
32GB (4x8GB)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
9-11-9-27
9-9-9-24
1.65
1.65
•
•
DDR3 2500 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
2
4
G.SKILL
F3-20000CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
DS
-
-
10-11-11-31 1.65
•
•
DDR3 2400 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
2
•
4
•
A-DATA
Apacer
AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP)
78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP)
783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP)
4GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-12-12-31
1.65
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
16GB (2x8GB)
11-12-12-30
11-11-11-30
10-12-12-31
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•
•
Apacer
-
•
•
CORSAIR
CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10
(Ver4.21)
1.65
•
•
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R
(Ver4.13)(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
32GB (4x8GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
4G (2x2GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
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F3-19200CL10Q-
32GBZHD(XMP)
F3-19200CL11Q-
16GBZHD(XMP)
F3-19200CL11Q-
16GBZHD(XMP)
F3-19200CL9D-
4GBPIS(XMP)
F3-19200CL9Q-
16GBZMD(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
9-11-11-31
•
GEIL
GEIL
GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
9-11-9-27
1.65
1.65
•
•
•
•
GOC316GB2400C10
QC(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
8GB (4x2GB)
10-11-11-30
GEIL
GOC316GB2400C11
QC(XMP)
DS
SS
-
-
-
-
11-11-11-30
11-13-11-30
1.65
1.65
•
•
•
•
Kingston
KHX2400C11D3K4/
8GX(XMP)
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
Patriot
KHX24C11K4/16X(XMP)
KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11-13-13-30
-
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.66
1.65
1.65
1.65
•
•
•
•
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•
KHX24C11T3K4/32X(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB)
9-9-9-24
PVV34G2400C9K(XMP)
PXD38G2400C11K(XMP)
PXD38G2400C11K(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB
9-11-9-27
11-11-11-30
2400 11-11-11-30
10-12-12-31
Patriot
•
•
•
Patriot
Team
TXD38G2400HC
10QBK(XMP)
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DDR3 2200 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
2
•
4
•
G.SKILL
GEIL
F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP)
GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP)
GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP)
4G (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 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip Chip Timing
Brand NO.
Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
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•
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A-DATA
A-DATA
Apacer
AX3U2133XC4G10(XMP)
AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP)
78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP)
AHU04GFB33CAQ3R(XMP)
4GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-27
11-11-11-30
9-11-9-28
-
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 (Ver1.5)(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB)
1.5
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver7.1)(XMP)
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)
F3-17000CL11Q2-64GBZLD(XMP)
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBXLD(XMP)
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP)
F3-17066CL9D-8GBPID(XMP)
F3-17066CL9Q-16GBTDD(XMP)
F3-2133C11Q-32GZL(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
1.5
1.5
64GB (8x8GB) DS
16GB (4x4GB) DS
16GB (4x4GB) DS
1.5
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.5
9-11-10-28
9-9-9-24
8GB (2x4GB)
DS
16GB (4x4GB) DS
32GB (4x8GB) DS
16GB (4x4GB) DS
16GB (2x8GB) DS
64GB (8x8GB) DS
9-9-9-24
11-11-11-31
11-12-11-30
9-9-9-24
•
•
KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3K4/16GX(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3T1K2/16GX(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX21C11T3FK8/64X(XMP)
1.65
1.6
9-9-9-24
1.5
OCZ
OCZ3XTEP2133C9LV4GK
PV316G213C1K(XMP)
2GB
DS
7-7-7-20
1.65
1.5
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Team
Team
16GB (2x8GB) DS
11-11-11-30
9-11-9-27
•
•
•
•
•
•
PVV34G2133C9K(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
1.66
1.65
1.5
PXD38G2133C11K(XMP)
PXD38G2133C11K(XMP)
TLD38G2133HC11ABK(XMP)
TXD34096M2133HC11A-V(XMP)
9-9-9-24
2133 11-11-11-27
11-11-11-31
11-11-11-31
1.65
1.65
4GB
DDR3 2000 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage DIMM
socket
DS
Brand
support
(Optional)
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
•
•
•
•
•
AEXEA
AEXEA
Apacer
Asint
AXA3ES2G2000LG28V(XMP)
2GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
1.65
1.65
-
AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB)
-
-
78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP)
6GB (3x2GB)
4GB
-
-
9-9-9-27
9-9-9-27
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-28
7-7-7-20
SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP)
F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP)
F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP)
GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP)
PV736G2000ELK(XMP)
Hynix
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C
-
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
4GB (2x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
6GB (3x2GB)
-
-
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Patriot
Patriot
-
-
PX7312G2000ELK(XMP)
12GB (3x4GB) DS
-
-
9-11-9-27 1.65
Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP)
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
Team
Team
Team
TXD32048M2000C9(XMP)
TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP)
TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP)
Team
Team
Team
T3D1288RT-20
T3D1288LT-20
T3D1288RT-20
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
1.5
1.5
1.6
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DDR3 1866 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip Chip
Brand NO.
Timing
Voltage DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
Crucial
CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29)(XMP)
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver4.13)(XMP)
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver8.16)(XMP)
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver4.13)(XMP)
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.12)(XMP)
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver8.16)(XMP)
CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3.23)(XMP)
16GB (2x8GB) DS
16GB (4x4GB) DS
16GB (4x4GB) DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1866 9-9-9-27
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-27
-
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.6
1.5
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.5
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
DS
DS
DS
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-27
10-11-10-27
10-11-10-27
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-27
1866 9-10-9-27
9-9-9-27
32GB (4x8GB) DS
•
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CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R (Ver8.16)(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS
CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R(Ver 8.16)(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS
CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 (Ver3.23)(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS
CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10(Ver3.23)(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver8.16)(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)
32GB (4x8GB) DS
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
4GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G (Ver5.12)(XMP)
BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0.16FMD(XMP)
F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP)
F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP)
•
•
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
G.SKILL
64GB (8x8GB) DS
8GB (2x4GB) DS
10-11-10-30
9-10-9-28
9-10-9-28
9-10-9-28
9-9-9-24
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP)
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS
16GB (4x4GB) DS
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP)
F3-1866C9Q-32GXM(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB)
DS
G.SKILL
32GB (4x8GB) DS
9-10-9-28
-
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
4GB
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Team
PXD34G1866ELK(XMP)
PXD38G1866ELK(XMP)
PXD38G1866ELK(XMP)
PXD38G1866ELK(XMP)
TLD34G1866HC9KBK(XMP)
TLD38G1866HC10SBK(XMP)
9-9-9-24
9-11-9-27
9-11-9-27
1866 9-10-9-27
9-11-9-27
10-11-10-30
Team
8GB
DDR3 1800 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip
Chip
NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
Brand
2
4
G.SKILL
F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB)
DS
-
-
9-9-9-24
1.6
•
•
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
2
4
A-DATA AD3U1600C2G11
A-DATA AD3U1600C4G11
A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11
A-DATA AD3U1600W8G11
2GB
4GB
4GB
8GB
2GB
4GB
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
MICRON D9PFJ
MICRON D9PFJ
11-11-11-28
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11-11-11-28
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A-DATA
AMD
AMD
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3WCD-1211A
3WCD-1211A
11-11-11-28
-
11-11-11-28
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AMD
AE32G1609U1-U
AE34G1609U2-U
AP38G1608U2K(XMP)
78.B1GE3.9L10C
78.B1GET.9K00C
78.C1GET.9K10C
23EY4587MB6H
23EY4587MB6H
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-
1.5
AMD
-
1.5
AMD
8GB (2x4GB) DS
9-9-9-28
-
1.65
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Asint
4GB
4GB
8GB
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
-
AM5D5908DEQSCK
1.65
AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11-11-28
AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11-11-31
-
-
AHU04GFA60C9Q1D(XMP) 4GB
AHU04GFA60C9Q3R(XMP) 4GB
AHU08GFA60CBT3R(XMP) 8GB
-
9-9-9-27
11-11-11-28
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-27
1.65
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP)
4GB
Asint
302G08-GG1C
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip Brand Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
•
•
•
•
•
•
Asint
SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP)
SLA302G08-EGN1C
SLB304G08-EGN1B
SLZ302G08-EGN1C
SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP)
AQ12M64B8BKK0S
4GB
4GB
8GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
Asint
ASint
ASint
ASint
Asint
302G08-GJ1C 9-9-9-27
-
Asint
302G08-GN1C
304G08-GN1B
302G08-GN1C
3128M8-GJ1D
-
-
-
-
-
-
Asint
-
Asint
-
Asint
-
ATP
SAMSUNG K4B2G08460
NO
1.5
CORSAIR
CMD16GX3M2A1600C9
(Ver8.21)(XMP)
16GB (2x8GB) DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CMD8GX3M2A1600C8
(Ver5.12)(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
DS
DS
DS
1600 8-8-8-24 1.5
•
•
•
•
CMD8GX3M2A1600C9
(Ver2.12)(XMP)
9-9-9-24
1.5
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CMG4GX3M2A1600C6
-
-
-
-
6-6-6-18
1.65
1.5
•
•
•
•
CML16GX3M4X1600C8(Ver
2.12)(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS
Heat-Sink
Package
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP)
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP)
CMX6GX3M3C1600C7(XMP)
6GB (3x2GB)
6GB (3x2GB)
6GB (3x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
DS
DS
DS
SS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-8-8-24
8-8-8-24
7-8-7-20
9-9-9-24
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
CMX8GX3M2A1600C9
(Ver3.19)(XMP)
CORSAIR
CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10
(Ver.3.24)(XMP)
16GB (2x8GB) DS
-
-
10-10-10-27 1.5
•
•
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS
32GB (4x8GB) DS
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24
1.5
•
•
•
•
CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10
(Ver2.2)(XMP)
10-10-10-27 1.5
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (4x2GB)
DS
DS
SS
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
1.5
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9(Ver
2.12)(XMP)
CORSAIR
Crucial
HX3X12G1600C9(XMP)
12GB (6x2GB) DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24
8-8-8-24
8-8-8-24
1.6
•
•
•
•
•
•
BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP)
2GB (2x1GB)
4GB
SS
DS
1.65
1.5
Crucial
BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16F
M(XMP)
EK Memory
EK Memory
Elixir
EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP)
EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP)
M2X2G64CB88G7N-DG(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
2GB
DS
DS
SS
-
-
-
9
9
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
-
Elixir
N2CB2G80GN- 9-9-9-28
DG
Elixir
Elixir
M2X4G64CB8HG5N-DG(XMP)
M2X8G64CB8HB5N-DG(XMP)
4GB
DS
DS
DS
Elixir
Elixir
N2CB2G80GN- 9-9-9-28
DG
-
•
•
•
•
8GB
N2CB4G80BN- 9-9-9-28
DG
1.5
G.SKILL
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)
F3-12800CL7Q-16GBXH(XMP)
F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP)
F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP)
F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2(XMP)
F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP)
F3-12800CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP)
F3-1600C9Q-32GXM(XMP)
GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP)
GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP)
GR1600D364L9/2G
8GB (2x4GB)
-
-
7-8-7-24
1.6
1.6
1.35
1.5
1.25
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.6
1.6
-
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G.SKILL
16GB (4x4GB) DS
-
-
7-8-7-24
G.SKILL
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
DS
DS
DS
-
-
8-8-8-24
G.SKILL
-
-
9-9-9-24
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
G.SKILL
-
-
9-9-9-24
G.SKILL
16GB (4x4GB) DS
16GB (4x4GB) DS
32GB (4x8GB) DS
16GB (4x4GB) DS
-
-
9-9-9-24
G.Skill
-
-
9-9-9-24
G.SKILL
-
-
-
GEIL
-
-
9-9-9-28
GEIL
4GB (2x2GB)
2GB
DS
DS
SS
DS
-
-
7-7-7-24
GoodRam
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
GoodRam
GF1008KC-JN
-
FLGE85F-C8KL9A(XMP)
2GB
KINGMAX
N/A
9-9-9-28
-
FLGF65F-C8KL9A(XMP)
4GB
KINGMAX
N/A
9-9-9-28
-
KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3K6/24GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3K8/32GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3LK2/8GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G
12GB (3x4GB) DS
12GB (3x4GB) DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.35
1.5
1.5
1.5
9
6GB (3x2GB)
6GB (3x2GB)
DS
DS
9
9
16GB (4x4GB) DS
24GB (6x4GB) DS
32GB (8x4GB) DS
9-9-9-24
9
9-9-9-27
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
DS
DS
9-9-9-24
9
-
KHX16C10B1K2/16X(XMP)
KHX16C9K2/16
16GB (2x8GB) DS
16GB (2x8GB) DS
1333-9-9-
9-24
KINGSTON
KHX16C9P1K2/16
16GB (2x8GB) DS
-
-
-
1.5
•
•
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1-16
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip Brand Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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•
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KINGSTON KVR16N11/4
4G
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
Hynix
H5TQ2G83CFRPBC
-
1.5
-
KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3(XMP)
2GB
-
-
-
MICRON
MICRON
MICRON
Mushkin
Mushkin
OCZ
MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G6D1
MT16KTF51264AZ-1G6M1
MT8KTF25664AZ-1G6M1
996805(XMP)
8GB
MICRON
D9PBC
-
1.5
-
4GB
MICRON
D9PFJ
-
2GB
MICRON
D9PFJ
-
-
4GB (2x2GB)
6GB (3x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
-
-
6-8-6-24
6-8-6-24
8-8-8
-
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.5
1.65
1.5
1.7
1.7
1.5
1.5
1.65
1.65
998805(XMP)
-
-
OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK
PGD316G1600ELK(XMP)
PGD316G1600ELK(XMP)
PGD38G1600ELK(XMP)
PGD38G1600ELK(XMP)
PGS34G1600LLKA
-
-
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
PSC
16GB (2x8GB) DS
16GB (2x8GB) DS
-
-
•
•
•
-
-
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
7-7-7-20
8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
8-9-8-24
8-9-8-24
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
PGS34G1600LLKA2
-
-
PV316G160C9QKRD(XMP)
PV38G160C9KRD(XMP)
PVV38G1600LLK(XMP)
PX7312G1600LLK(XMP)
PXD38G1600LLK(XMP)
AL9F8L93B-GN2E
16GB (4x4GB) DS
-
-
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
12GB (3x4GB) DS
-
-
8GB (2x4GB)
4GB
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
-
-
1600 8-9-8-24 1.65
PSC
PSC
Hynix
ELPIDA
A3P4GF3BLF
A3P4GF3BLF
H5TQ2G83BFRPBC
J2108BDBG-GN-F
-
-
PSC
ALAF8L93B-GN2E
8GB
-
-
SanMax
SanMax
SMD-4G68HP-16KZ
4GB
-
1.5
-
SMD-4G68NG-16KK
4GB
-
Silicon
Power
SP002GBLTU160V02(XMP)
2GB
S-POWER 20YT5NG
9-11-11-28
1.5
Silicon
Power
SP004GBLTU160V02(XMP)
4GB
DS
S-POWER 20YT5NG
9-9-9-24
1.5
•
•
Team
TXD34096M1600HC9-D(XMP) 4GB
DS
DS
DS
Hynix
H5TC2G83BFRH9A 9-9-9-24
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
Transcend
Transcend
JM1600KLH-8G(626633)
TS1GLK64V6H(620945)
8GB
8GB
Transcend
TK963EBF3
-
-
-
-
SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B
DDR3 1333 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/
DS
Chip Brand Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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ACTICA
ACTICA
ACTICA
ACTICA
ACTICA
ACTICA
ACTICA
AMD
ACT1GHU64B8F1333S
ACT1GHU72C8G1333S
ACT2GHU64B8G1333M
ACT2GHU72D8G1333M
ACT2GHU72D8G1333S
ACT4GHU64B8H1333H
ACT4GHU72D8H1333H
AE32G1339U1-U
1GB
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Micron
Micron
SAMSUNG
Hynix
Hynix
AMD
K4B1G0846F
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
9
-
-
-
-
-
1GB
K4B1G0846F(ECC)
D9KPT
-
2GB
-
2GB
D9KPT(ECC)
-
2GB
K4B1G0846F(ECC)
H5TQ2G83AFR
-
4GB
-
4GB
H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC)
-
2GB
23EY4587MB3H
1.5
AMD
AE34G1339U2-U
4GB
AMD
23EY4587MB3H
1.5
Apacer
Apacer
Asint
78.A1GC6.9L1
2GB
Apacer
Apacer
ASint
ASint
SAMSUNG
Elpida
Elpida
NANYA
-
AM5D5808FEQSBG
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
78.B1GDE.9L10C
4GB
AM5D5908CEHSBG
SLA302G08-EDJ1C
SLZ302G08-EDJ1C
AQ12M72E8BKH9S
2GB
302G08-DJ1C
Asint
4GB
302G08-DJ1C
ATP
4GB
K4B2G0846C(ECC)
BUFFALO D3U1333-1G
1GB
J1108BFBG-DJ-F
BUFFALO D3U1333-2G
2GB
J1108BFBG-DJ-F
BUFFALO D3U1333-4G
4GB
NT5CB256M8BN-CG
CORSAIR CMV4GX3M2A1333C9
CORSAIR CMV8GX3M2A1333C9
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M1A1333C9 (Ver2.2)
4GB (2x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB
N/A
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
-
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24 1.5
9-9-9-24 1.5
9-9-9-24 1.5
9-9-9-24 1.5
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M1A1333C9 (Ver3.23) 8GB
-
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1333C9(XMP)
CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9A
8GB (2x4GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
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DDR3 1333 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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EK Memory
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
EKM324L28BP8-I13
F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT
F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL
GB34GB1333C7DC
GET316GB1333C9QC
GG34GB1333C9DC
GG34GB1333C9DC
GVP34GB1333C9DC
GVP38GB1333C9DC
GR1333D364L9/2G
HMT125U6TFR8A-H9
M3UN-2GHJBC09
M3UN-4GHJAC09
FLFE85F-B8KL9
4GB (2x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
9
-
G.SKILL
-
D3 128M8CE9 2GB
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.3
1.3
1.5
1.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
GEIL
GL1L128M88BA15FW 7-7-7-24
9-9-9-24
GL1L128M88BA115FW 9-9-9-24
GEIL
16GB (4x4GB) DS
-
-
GEIL
4GB (2x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
2GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
GEIL
GEIL
GEIL
GL1L128M88BA15B
-
9-9-9-24
GEIL
-
9-9-9-24
GEIL
-
-
9-9-9-24
GoodRam
Hynix
Qimonda
Hynix
IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H
H5TC1G83TFR
-
2GB
-
-
INNODISK
INNODISK
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGTIGER
2GB
Hynix
H5TQ2G83CFRH9C
H5TQ2G83CFRH9C
KFB8FNLXL-BNF-15A
KFC8FNLBF-GXX-12A
KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A
KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A
KFC8FNLBF-GXX-12A
KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A
KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A
J2108ECSE-DJ-F
J2108BDBG-GN-F
J4208EASE-DJ-F
J4208BBBG-GN-F
9-9-9-24
-
4GB
Hynix
9-9-9-24
-
2GB
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
Kingmax
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
Kingmax
Elpida
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
KINGTIGER
-
-
FLFE85F-C8KL9
2GB
-
-
FLFE85F-C8KL9
2GB
-
-
FLFE85F-C8KM9
2GB
-
-
FLFF65F-C8KL9
4GB
-
-
FLFF65F-C8KL9
4GB
-
-
FLFF65F-C8KM9
4GB
-
-
KVR1333D3E9S/4G
KVR1333D3N9H/4G
KVR1333D3N9H/8G
KVR13N9S8H/4
4GB
9
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
-
4GB
-
•
•
•
•
8GB
9-9-9-24
4GB
-
-
F10DA2T1680
2GB
KTG1333PS1208NST-
C9
KINGTIGER
Mach Xtreme
Mach Xtreme
MICRON
OCZ
KTG2G1333PG3
2GB
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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•
MXD3U133316GQ
MXD3V23332GS
16GB (4x4GB) DS
-
-
2GB
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
Mach Xtreme C2S46D30-D313
-
-
MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1
OCZ3G1333LV4GK
OCZ3G1333LV8GK
OCZ3G1333LV8GK
2GB
MICRON
D9PFJ
-
-
4GB (2x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
-
-
9-9-9
1.65
OCZ
-
-
9-9-9
1.65
OCZ
-
-
9-9-9
1.65
OCZ
OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 8GB (2x4GB)
PG38G1333EL(XMP) 8GB
-
-
9-9-9
1.65
Patriot
-
-
-
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Patriot
PGD316G1333ELK(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS
-
-
9-9-9-24
1.5
Patriot
PSD32G13332
2GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
1GB
1GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
8GB
8GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
Prtriot
RiDATA
RiDATA
SAMSUNG
NANYA
S-POWER
S-POWER
S-POWER
Team
PM128M8D3BU-15
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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:
(1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.
(2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the dark brown slots or the beige slots
as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the
modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.
(4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the dark brown slots and beige slots as
two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.
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ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.
Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load
the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.
•
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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Expansion slots
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Slot No. Slot Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot
PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot
PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot
PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot
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PCIe x16_3
Configuration
PCIe x16_3
PCIe x1_1
PCIe x1_2
PCIe x1_3
eSATA 6Gb/s
x1 mode
x1
x4
x1
x1
Disabled
N/A
x1
Disabled
x1
x1
Disabled
x1
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
x4 mode
eSATA mode
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We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™
mode.
•
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
PCIe x16_1
shared
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PCIe x16_2
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shared
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PCIe x16_3
shared
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PCIe x1_1
shared
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PCIe x1_2
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shared
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shared
shared
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PCIe x1_3
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SMBUS Controller
Intel® SATA Controller
Intel® LAN
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shared
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shared
USB 2.0 (mid-board)
shared
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USB 2.0 (rear I/O)
USB 3.0
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Onboard buttons
Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-
case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to
enhance system performance.
1.
MemOK! button
Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system
boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press
and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic
memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.
•
•
Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.
The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the
system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.
•
•
The MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment.
During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. 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. The blinking speed
of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.
•
•
Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each
timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning
process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones
recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on
the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn
off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.
•
•
If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button
to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST
reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the
ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.
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DirectKey button
This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a
button. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the
<Delete> key during POST. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and
conveniently enter the BIOS during boot-up.
Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.
•
When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button, your system will shut
down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter
the BIOS directly.
•
•
Turn off your system using the power-on button to allow your system to go through
POST (without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system.
Refer to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default
function.
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1.2.7
Jumpers
1.
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing
the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.
2.
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for
about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
3.
4.
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
Hold down the <Delete> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter
data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
•
•
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper
again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the
battery.
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For
system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter
settings to default values.
•
Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You
must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before
rebooting the system.
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Onboard LEDs
1.
POST State LEDs
The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST
(Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drive.s If an
error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.
2.
Standby Power LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of
the onboard LED.
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1.
Internal connectors
Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown])
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0
Gb/s signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87
chipset.
•
•
These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details.
Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
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ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [beige])
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0
Gb/s signal cables.
•
•
ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode.
These SATA ports are for data drives only.
3.
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front
or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for
USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with
USB 2.0.
•
The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
•
These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the
related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS.
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect
the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to
48 MBps connection speed.
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown)
first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis
supports front panel USB ports.
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
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CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
•
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow
inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!
Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
•
Ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector.
The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
•
•
The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ASST_FAN connectors support the TUF Thermal
Radar 2 feature.
•
To fully use the fan control function, ensure that you connect only an assistant fan to
the ASST_FAN connectors.
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.
•
•
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this
connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97].
8.
Thermal Sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1; T_SENSOR2;T_SENSOR3)
These connectors are for the thermistor cables that monitor the temperature of the
devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermistor
cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its
temperature.
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
•
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.
•
DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the
system will not boot.
•
We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
•
•
If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.
If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
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10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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•
System power LED (2-pin PLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 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.
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to
the HDD.
•
•
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the
system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating
system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the
system is ON turns the system OFF.
•
Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
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11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely
store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
12. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)
This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function.
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.
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Basic installation
2
2.1
Building your PC system
2.1.1
Motherboard 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.
1.
Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.
2.
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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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.
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CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the
CPU heatsink and CPU before you install
the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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BIOS update utility
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing
BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the
USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1.
Place the bundled support DVD to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS
Flashback Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
2.
Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port.
We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for
better compatibility and stability.
3.
4.
5.
Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to automatically download the latest BIOS
version.
Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until a flashing light appears, which
indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.
Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.
USB BIOS
Flashback port
USB BIOS Flashback button
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.
•
Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or use the CLR_CMOS jumper while
BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,
please follow the steps again.
•
If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the
BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by improper installation
of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this scenario happens,
please restart the system to turn off the light.
•
Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process
and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service
Center.
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2.3
Motherboard rear and audio connections
Rear I/O connection
2.3.1
Rear panel connectors
1.
2.
3.
4.
USB 2.0 ports 7-10
USB 3.0 ports 5-6
Optical S/PDIF Out port
LAN (RJ-45) port*
6.
7.
8.
9.
External SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
DisplayPort
HDMI port
USB 3.0 ports 1-2, support ASUS USB
3.0 Boost. Bottom port supports USB
BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+
5.
USB BIOS Flashback button
10. Audio I/O ports**
* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
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•
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 faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
•
Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
* LAN ports LED indications
Activity Link LED
Speed LED
Status
Description
No link
Status Description
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
Off
Off
10 Mbps connection
Orange
Linked
Orange 100 Mbps connection
Green 1 Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking)
Data activity
Orange (Blinking
then steady)
Ready to wake up
from S5 mode
LAN port
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port
Headset
4-channel
6-channel
8-channel
2-channel
Light Blue Line In
Line In
Line In
Line In
Lime
Line Out
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Pink
Mic In
Mic In
Mic In
Orange
Black
Gray
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Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
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Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
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2.4
1.
Starting up for the first time
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2.
Ensure that all switches are off.
3.
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.
Turn on the devices in the following order:
4.
5.
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6.
After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a
“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green
after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running, the
BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on
the screen. 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.
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BIOS Beep
Description
One short beep
VGA detected
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by two
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps
No VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps
Hardware component failure
7.
At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.
2.5
Turning off the computer
While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system
on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.
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BIOS setup
3
3.1
Knowing BIOS
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI
architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-
only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily
navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The
term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot
device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In
normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure
optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following
circumstances:
q
An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you
to run the BIOS Setup.
q
You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly
recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service
personnel.
When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z87ST.CAP for this
motherboard.
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BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen
include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you
do not press <Delete>, POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
q
q
q
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.
Press the reset button on the system chassis.
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.
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The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section 3.10 Exit Menu
for details.
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If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.2.7 Jumpers for information
on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper.
The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen.
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EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select
the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the
Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press <F7> hot
key for the advanced BIOS settings.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for details.
Exits the BIOS setup program
Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage
output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed
without saving the changes, saves
the changes and resets the system,
or enters the Advanced Mode
Selects the display language
of the BIOS setup program
Selects the boot
device priority
Loads optimized
default settings
Selects the Advanced
mode functions
Displays the Advanced
mode menus
Displays the system properties of the
selected mode on the right hand side
Selects the boot
device priority
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The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the
system.
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Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure
the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed configurations.
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey.
Menu bar
General help
Back button
Menu items
Submenu item
Configuration fields
Last modified
settings
Pop-up window
Navigation keys
Scroll bar
Quick note
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration.
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
For changing the overclocking settings
For changing the advanced system settings
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the
fan settings.
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Exit
For changing the system boot configuration
For configuring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
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Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the
menu bar have their respective menu items.
Back button
This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click
this button to return to the previous menu screen.
Submenu items
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration
options for that item.
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on
the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the
other items on the screen.
Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup
program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
If you delete all shortcut items from the F3: Shortcut list, the default shortcut items will
reappear after your next startup.
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use
<F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.
Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-configurable.
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Quick Note button
This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS.
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The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete,
cut, copy and paste.
You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes.
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Last Modified button
This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup.
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My Favorites
MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite
BIOS items.
Adding items to My Favorites
To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites:
1.
Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover
the pointer to the item.
2.
Press <F4> on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to My
Favorites page.
You cannot add the following items to My Favorites:
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Items with submenu options
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User-configurable items such as language and boot device order
Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date
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Main menu
The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup
program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and
allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
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If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.2.7 Jumpers for information on how
to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper.
The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not
Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
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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.
To set an administrator password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1.
2.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear
the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.
To set a user password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
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To change a user password:
1.
2.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press
<Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
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Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure the overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field
values can cause the system to malfunction.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you
installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to display other BIOS items.
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Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options:
[Auto]
Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual]
[X.M.P.]
Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency.
Allows your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK
frequency, and memory parameters. If you install memory modules
supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this
item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing
the system performance.
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].
Filter PLL [Auto]
Allows you to select a BCLK (base clock) mode when running in a high or low BCLK.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK Mode] [High BCLK Mode]
BCLK Frequency [100.0]
Allows you to set the BCLK frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz.
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [X.M.P.].
eXtreme Memory Profile
Allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory module.
Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2]
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/
User-defined memory frequency mode.
[Disabled]
Allows you to set to default core ratio settings.
CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores]
Allows you to set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core or all cores.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core]
When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Sync All Cores], the following item appears:
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core
Ratio Limit.
2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core
Ratio Limit.
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If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].
3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core
Ratio Limit.
If you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core
Ratio Limit to [Auto].
4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core
Ratio Limit.
If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio
Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to [Auto].
Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.
Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.
Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]
Allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme
overclocking capability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode.
[Auto]
DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings.
[100:133]
[100:100]
The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133.
The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100.
Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the
BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings.
CPU Graphics Max. Ratio [Auto]
[Auto]
Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on
the system loading.
[Manual]
Allows you to set a value for an optimal CPU Grapics Ratio. Use the <+> or
<-> keys to adjust the CPU graphics ratio. The minimum value depends on
the installed CPU.
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OC Tuner [As Is]
OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for
enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme
according to the integrated graphics loading.
Configuration options: [As Is] [Ratio Only] [BCLK First]
EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Timing Control
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> or
<-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and
press the <Enter> key.
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.
Primary Timings
DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]
DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [3]
Secondary Timings
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [511]
DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [65535]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [16]
DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
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DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [255]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
RTL IOL control
DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHA_R1D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHA_R1D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHB_R0D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHB_R0D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHB_R1D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHB_R1D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM IO-L (CHA_R0D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHA_R0D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D0 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D1 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D0 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D0 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D1 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D0 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
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DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D0 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D1 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
Third Timings
tRDRD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]
tRDRD_dr [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
tRDRD_dd [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
tWRRD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]
tWRRD_dr [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
tWRRD_dd [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
tWRWR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]
tWRWR_dr [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
tWRWR_dd [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
Dec_WRD
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [1]
tRDWR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
tRDWR_dr [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
tRDWR_dd [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
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MISC
MRC Fast Boot [Auto]
Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable]
DRAM CLK Period [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [14]
Channel A/B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...]
Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1]
[Disable Both DIMMS]
Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...]
Allows you to set the optimized scrambler setting for stability.
Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)]
DIGI+ Power Control
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Load-line is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. The
CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line
calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases
the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.
Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 0% to 100%.
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]
Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component
conditions. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Manual Mode]. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual].
CPU Fixed Frequency [300]
This item allows you to set a fixed CPU Voltage frequency. Use the <+> or
<-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with
a 50kHz interval.
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The following items appear only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Auto].
VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Active Frequency Mode [Disabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to help enhance the power saving condition while
switching frequencies. While a higher frequency makes the VRM transient
response much faster, switching frequencies affect the VRM thermal
components.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]
Allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme] and [Manual
Adjustment]. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual
Adjustment].
Manual Adjustment [Fast]
Allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system
performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power
efficiency.
Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal
conditions of every phase component.
[T. Probe]
[Extreme]
Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
Select to maintain the current VRM balance.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU Current Capability [Auto]
DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking.
A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the
overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.
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CPU Power Thermal Control [130]
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the
overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. potential. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust
the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
DRAM Current Capability [100%]
A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range
simultaneously.
Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Assign a fixed high DRAM
frequency to increase the O.C. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a better system
stability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when you set set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to
[Manual].
DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300]
Allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking
range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. Use the <+> or
<-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with
a 50kHz interval.
DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto]
[Auto]
Allows you to set the Auto mode.
[Optimized]
[Extreme]
Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
Allows you to set the full phase mode.
CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores
frequency, resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased
average heat production.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable your core processor’s speed to run faster than the base operating
frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].
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Turbo Mode Parameters
Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio’s time duration that exceeds the TDP
(Thermal Design Power) for maximum performance. Use the <+> or <->
keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1W t0 4096W.
Package Power Time Window [Auto]
Also known as Power Limit 1, and allows you to maintain the time window
for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Use the <+> or <->
keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 127 in seconds.
Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Also known as Power Limit 2, and allows you to provide rapid protection
when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the <+> or <->
keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1W t0 4096W.
CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power
throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval.
CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency
Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto]
Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator.
Decrease to help consume less power or increase to help voltage stability. When this
item is set to [+] or [-], the Frequency Tuning Offset appears and allows you to set its
value from 0% to 6%.
CPU Internal Power Fault Control
Thermal Feedback [Auto]
Allows your system to take precautionary actions to be taken by the CPU when the
thermal conditions of the external regulator exceeds the threshold.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto]
Disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing
over-voltage. We recommend you to disable this item when overclocking.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU Internal Power Configuration
CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto]
Allows you to improve power saving when the processor is in low power state. Disable
to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in high performance at all times.
Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced]
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Power Decay Mode [Auto]
Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage
Regulator as the processor goes into low current state.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Idle Power-in Response [Auto]
Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters
manual override mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast]
Idle Power-out Response [Auto]
Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits
manual override mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast]
Power Current Slope [Auto]
Allows you to set the gradient of the high-speed active phase current balance during
load transients to eliminate current imbalance that can result from a load current
oscillating near the switching frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4]
Power Current Offset [Auto]
Allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU. It finds the
balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%]
[12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%]
Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto]
Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the voltage regulator during the
load transient.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50]
CPU Internal Power Saving Control
Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto]
Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking
potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use <+> or <-> key to
adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 80A at 1Amp increment.
Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto]
Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking
potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use <+> or <-> key to
adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 50A at 1Amp increment.
Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto]
Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking
potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use <+> or <-> key to
adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 30A at 1Amp increment.
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Extreme OV [Disabled]
Disable this item to help protect the CPU from being burned by Over Voltage. When you
enable this item, you can choose a high level voltage to overclock, but will not guarantee the
CPU life.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to configure the voltage amount for the processor’s cores. Increase the voltage
when setting a high Core Frequency value.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual].
CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage override. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the
value, The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Core Voltage Offset
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V
to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of the processor including its
cache. Increase the voltage when increasing Ring frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode].
CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override. By default, this item takes the
standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the
value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
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CPU Cache Voltage Offset
Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. By default, this item takes the standard
value of the installed CPU. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The
values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to configure the voltage amount for the integrated graphics processing unit
(iGPU). Increase the voltage when setting a high iGPU frequency value.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual].
CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage override. By default, this item takes the
standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the
value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Graphics Voltage Offset
By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can
use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V
to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive
Mode].
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to increase the voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics.
By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can
use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V
to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]
This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Graphics Voltage offset and
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage options.
CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
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CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto]
Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the processor
including its PCIe controller and power control unit. Increase the voltage when
increasing DRAM frequency.
You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to
0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto]
Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the I/O on
the processor. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU.
Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency.
You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to
0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto]
Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the digital portion of the I/O on the
processor. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Increase
the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency.
You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to
0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
SVID Support [Auto]
When overclocking, set this item to [Enabled]. Disabling this item would stop the processor
from communicating with the external voltage regulator.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled].
SVID Voltage Override [Auto]
Allows you to set the SVID Voltage override. By default, this item takes the standard
value of the installed CPU. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The
values range from 0.001V to 2.440V with a 0.001V interval.
CPU Input Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set an input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator. By
default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the <+> or <->
keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800V to 2.700V with a 0.010V interval.
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DRAM Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
The values range from 1.20V to 1.92V with a 0.005V interval.
According to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may
damage the CPU permanently. We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage
requirement below 1.65V.
PCH VLX Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the I/O voltage on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). You can use the <+>
or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.2000V to 2.0000V with a 0.0125V
interval.
PCH Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the Core voltage for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). You can use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.70V to the DRAM Voltage’s
maximum value with a 0.0125V interval.
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The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage,
iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO
Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels
of high voltage settings.
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The system may need better cooling system for a more stable performance under high
voltage settings.
VTTDDR Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the termination voltage for the system memory. You can use the <+> or <->
keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.6000V to 1.0000V with a 0.0125V interval.
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto]
This item is the DRAM reference voltage for the control lines from the memory bus. You can
use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a
0.0050x interval.
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto]
This item is the DRAM reference voltage for the data lines on Channels A and B. You can
use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a
0.005x interval.
Clock Crossing VBoot [Auto]
Allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage boot when the rising edge of
the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to
adjust the value. The values range from 0.1V to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval.
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Clock Crossing Reset Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing reset voltage when the rising edge of
the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to
adjust the value. The values range from 0.1V to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval.
Clock Crossing Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage when the rising edge of the
BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to
adjust the value. The values range from 0.1V to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval.
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto]
Automatic configuration.
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.
Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
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3.6
Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values
can cause the system to malfunction.
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3.6.1
CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to be enabled in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs
with extended CPUID functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a
supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled] a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Allows you to enable the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
Allows you to enable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Performance Mode [Max Non-Tu...]
Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff.
Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Max Battery] [Turbo Performance]
Dynamic Storage Accelerator [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Dynamic Storage Accelerator for C state configuration.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU Power Management Configuration
This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows your system to adjust the processor’s voltage and cores frequency, resulting in
decreased power consumption and heat production.
[Disabled]
The CPU runs at its default speed.
[Enabled]
The system controls the CPU speed.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to automatically set the processor cores to run faster than the base
frequency when operating below power, current and temperature specification limit.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C States
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to [Enabled].
Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]
Allows your processor to reduce power when the system is in idle mode.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C3 Report [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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CPU C6 Report [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
C6 Latency [Short]
Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state.
Configuration options: [Short] [Long]
CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
C7 Latency [Long]
Allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C7 state.
Configuration options: [Short] [Long]
Package C State Support [Auto]
Allows you to set the a C-state according to the following configuration
options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
3.6.2
PCH Configuration
PCI Express Configuration
Allows you to configure the PCI Express slots.
DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]
Allows you to control the ASPM (Active State Power Management) on both Northbridge
side and Southbridge side of the DMI Link.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASPM Support [Disabled]
Allows you to set the ASPM level.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1]
PCIe Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]
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Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to
[Enabled].
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]
The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Entry After [0]
Allows you to set the RTC wake-up timer at S3 entry. The time ranges from
0 minute (immediately) to 120 minutes.
Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled]
The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is not enough
for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to work.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Memory Threshold [0]
This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size
is greater than the Active Page Threshold size. When set to zero (0), it will
go to Auto mode and checks if the partition size is enough at S3 entry.
Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size.
Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Intel Smart Connect Technology
ISCT Support [Disabled]
Allow you to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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3.6.3
SATA Configuration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA
port.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[Disabled]
[IDE]
Disables the SATA function.
Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[AHCI]
Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the
AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). 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 commands.
[RAID]
Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the
SATA hard disk drives.
Aggressive LPM Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable the PCH to aggressively enter link power state.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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