Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Q87T Asus
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Motherboard Q87T Q87T/CSM.
ii E8629 First Edition September 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, tran.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................... iv Package contents ..
iv Safety information Electrical safety T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. 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.
v Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
vi Q87T specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 150 socket for Intel ® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors Supports 22nm CPU* Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0** * Up to 65W Thermal Design Power support for Intel ® standard thin mini-ITX heatsink.
vii Q87T specications summary Storage Intel ® Q87 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connector - 1 x mSA T A connector* *mSA T A shares the same slot with the full-length mini-PCIe card. A mini-PCIe card cannot be used if an mSA T A card is inserted into the slot.
viii Q87T specications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 2-port connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 1-port connectors support additional 1 USB 2.
ASUS Q87T 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six 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. Q87T Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.
ASUS Q87T 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. A TX power connector (2-pin A TX19V) 1-15 2. SA T A power connector (15-pin SA T A_PWRCON) 1-16 3. Intel ® Q87 Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SA T A6G_1~4 [yellow]) 1-15 4.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
ASUS Q87T 1-5 A B C 5 4 1.3.2 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 .
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3 4 A B B A T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B A A B 1.
ASUS Q87T 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 SO- DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 Q87T Q87T 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction • 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.
ASUS Q87T 1-9 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS Q87T 1-1 1 2. Intel ® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® ME function. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel ® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it. Disable the Intel ® ME function before updating it.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Q87T Q87T Display panel backlight power selection 1 2 2 3 12V (Default) 19V BLKT_PWR_SEL Q87T Q87T LVDS or eDP selection 1 2 2 3 for LVDS for eDP (Default) FPD_SEL Q87T Q87T Display panel VCC power 1 3V (Default) 2 5V 3 12V VCC_PWR_SEL 4.
ASUS Q87T 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 5 6 7 8 3 4 1 2 1. DC power connector . Insert the power adapter into this port. 2. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 3.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS Q87T 1-15 3. A TX power connector (2-pin A TX19V) This connector is for an A TX power supply . The plug from the power supply is designed to t this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connector completely ts.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I/O module.
ASUS Q87T 1-17 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 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 benets of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 4.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector .
ASUS Q87T 1-19 Q87T Q87T RTC battery header PIN 1 VBAT GND BATT_CON 1 1. RTC Battery header (2-pin BA TT_CON) This connector is for the lithium CMOS battery . 12. Embedded DisplayPort (40-pin eDP) The connector is for an internal embedded DisplayPort connection.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 14. Flat panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_P ANEL) This connector is for the LCD panel brightness controls. Q87T Q87T Flat Panel Display Brightness PIN 1 BKLT_EN BKLT_PWM BKLT_PWR BKLT_PWR BKLT_GND/Brightness_GND BKLT_GND/Brightness_GND Brightness_up Brightness_Down LCD_BLKT_PANEL 15.
ASUS Q87T 1-21 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that 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.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 7, Windows ® 8 and Windows ® 8.1 (32/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
ASUS Q87T 1-23 1.9.3 Intel ® SBA support Intel ® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. • Intel ® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed.
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ASUS Q87T 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility .
2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .asus.
ASUS Q87T 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le.
2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Booting the system to a DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show th e BIOS Boot Device Select Menu .
ASUS Q87T 2-5 3. Press <T ab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le and prompts you to conrm BIOS update. 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>.
2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only , and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard.
ASUS Q87T 2-7 • 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.
2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Navigation keys General help Menu bar Submenu item Conguration elds Menu items Back button Pop-up window Scroll bar Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
ASUS Q87T 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration 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 t on the screen.
2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 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.
ASUS Q87T 2-1 1 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (R TC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed .
2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS Q87T 2-13 Scroll down to display the following items: T arget CPU T urbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU T urbo-Mode speed. T arget DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. T arget Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed.
2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.2 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum CPU Cache Ratio. 2.5.3 Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum CPU Cache Ratio. 2.5.4 BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode.
ASUS Q87T 2-15 2.5.9 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. T o restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key .
2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started RTL IOL control DRAM RTL initial V alue [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM RTL (CHA) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1.
ASUS Q87T 2-17 MISC MRC Fast Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. [Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot. [Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [14] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot.
2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to set the package power time window . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power .
ASUS Q87T 2-19 Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the power current offset. Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75%] [62.5%] [50%] [37.5%] [25%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75%] [-87.5%] [-100%] Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] Allows you to set the power fast ramp response.
2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.12 CPU Cache V oltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Cache voltage. Increase the cache voltage when increasing the ring frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode].
ASUS Q87T 2-21 CPU Graphics V oltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics V oltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage offset. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.
2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.18 VCCIN Offset Mode Sign [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU input voltage. The values range from 0.010V to 0.600V with a 0.010V interval when the VCCIN Offset Mode Sign is [+]. The values range from 0.010V to 0.
ASUS Q87T 2-23 2.6 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 eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.1 T rusted Computing Security Device Support [Disable] Enables or disables BIOS support for security devices. Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when you set the Security Device Support to [Enable] .
ASUS Q87T 2-25 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).
2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled] . Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.
ASUS Q87T 2-27 2.6.3 PCH Conguration PCI Express Conguration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM support.
2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.4 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Not Present if no SA T A device is installed to the corresponding SA T A port. SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration.
ASUS Q87T 2-29 2.6.5 System Agent Conguration VT -d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable VT -d function on MCH. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device.
2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started EDID Data Source [Pre-Dened] Conguration options: [Pre-Dened] [Flat Panel Display] The following item appears only when you set the EDID Data Source to [Pre-Dened] . Pre-Dened L VDS Panel T ype [1920x1080 L VDS] Select L VDS Panel T ype.
ASUS Q87T 2-31 DMI Conguration Allows you to control various DMI functions. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Conguration Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings.
2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.6 AMT Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the Intel ® Active Management T echnology (AMT) feature. Intel ® AMT [Enabled] Allow you to enable or disable the Intel ® Active Management T echnology (AMT) in the BIOS extension.
ASUS Q87T 2-33 2.6.7 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.8 Platform Misc Conguration The items in this menu allow you to congure the Platform Misc. PCIE Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE express native power management.
ASUS Q87T 2-35 2.6.10 Onboard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller .
2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.1 1 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
ASUS Q87T 2-37 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 2.7.1 CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature.
2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
ASUS Q87T 2-39 2.7.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Auto] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature for a 3-pin chassis fan.
2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items:.
ASUS Q87T 2-41 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. SA T A Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SA T A ports will be available during POST .
2-42 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Enabled] [Auto] Adjusts logo automatically based on Windows® display requremenst. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST . POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Enabled].
ASUS Q87T 2-43 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility . Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices.
2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to congure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST . OS T ype [Windows UE...] Allows you to select your installed operating system.
ASUS Q87T 2-45 KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system.
2-46 Chapter 2: Getting started DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.
ASUS Q87T 2-47 2.9 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.
2-48 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Q87T A-1 Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
A-2 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.
Q87T A-3 ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.
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