Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Z87-K Asus
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Motherboard Z87-K.
ii E8191 First Edition V1 April 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, trans.
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 Z87-K specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 150 socket for 4th Generation Intel ® Core TM i7/i5/i3, Pentium ® , Celeron ® Processors Supports Intel ® 22nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0* * The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.
vii Z87-K specications summary Storage Intel ® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow) with RAID 0., 1, 5, 10 and Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology 12 support - Supports Intel ® D.
viii Z87-K specications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control, prov.
ASUS Z87-K 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 Z87-K Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout Z87-K PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 USB78 USB1112 USB1314 AAFP EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 BATTERY Super I/O Realtek ALC887 KBMS DVI_VGA 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC 20.
ASUS Z87-K 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-13 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 1-14 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2) 1-16 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. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1 150 socket only . DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1 155 and LGA1 156 sockets on the LGA1 150 socket.
ASUS Z87-K 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 Z87-K 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 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.
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 Z87-K 1-9 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specications.
ASUS Z87-K 1-1 1 Z87-K Z87-K Clear RTC RAM 1 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC CLRTC T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. T urn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction LAN port Speed LED Activity Link LED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection Orange Linked OR ANG E 100Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange (Blinking then steady) Ready to wake up from S5 mode 1.
ASUS Z87-K 1-13 • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows ® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system’s setting.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Digital audio co nne cto r (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.
ASUS Z87-K 1-15 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB1 1 12, 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.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2) 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 .
ASUS Z87-K 1-17 8. Intel ® Z87 Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SA T A6G_1~6 [yellow]) This connector connects to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SA T A Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI].
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction • 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 . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ASUS Z87-K 1-19 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows ® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
ASUS Z87-K 2-1 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.
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 Z87-K 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 Z87-K 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 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.
ASUS Z87-K 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 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 conguration Main For changing.
ASUS Z87-K 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 Z87-K 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 Z87-K 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 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually . [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel ® CPU default settings automatically . [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for all cores.
ASUS Z87-K 2-15 [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings. [100:133] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133. [100:100] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. 2.5.8 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency .
2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM COMMAND Rate [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] [2 DR.
ASUS Z87-K 2-17 tRDRD_dd [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] tWRRD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] tWRRD_dr [Auto] Cong.
2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.13 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specication and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.
ASUS Z87-K 2-19 2.5.14 CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function.
2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efciency Management [Auto] Allows you to manage the CPU integrated VR efciency .
ASUS Z87-K 2-21 [ Adaptive Mode ] is available for some specic CPU types. CPU Core V oltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core V oltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU core voltage override. The values range from 0.
2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Additional T urbo Mode CPU Cache V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache V oltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU cache voltage. The values range from 0.001V to 1.
ASUS Z87-K 2-23 CPU System Agent V oltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency .
2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 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.
ASUS Z87-K 2-25 2.6.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Intel ® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started 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).
ASUS Z87-K 2-27 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. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.
2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Entry After [x] Allows you to set the wake-up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to 120. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is not enough for Rapid Start T echnology to work.
ASUS Z87-K 2-29 S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur , this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST .
2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started 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. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to congure the PCIEX16_1 speed.
ASUS Z87-K 2-31 EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB Single Port Control USB3_1, 2, 5, 6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port.
2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller .
ASUS Z87-K 2-33 Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started Scroll down to display the following items: 2.7.1 CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature.
ASUS Z87-K 2-35 CPU Upper T emperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle.
2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Chassis1/2 Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
ASUS Z87-K 2-37 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]. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time.
2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. Y ou can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot.
ASUS Z87-K 2-39 [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows ® Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up.
2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the rmware from any non-permissible changes. The system veries the PK before your system enters the OS. Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system.
ASUS Z87-K 2-41 DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Delete the DBX Allows you to delete the DBX le from your system. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device.
2-42 Chapter 2: Getting started 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.
ASUS Z87-K 2-43 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. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
Z87-K 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.
Z87-K 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.
A-4 Appendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539.
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