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Motherboard Z87I-PRO.
ii E8703 Third Edition Sept. 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, transmit.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ................................................................................................
iv Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-2 3.
v 4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard ...................................................... 4-6 4.3.4 Ai Charger+ ................................................................................. 4-8 4.3.5 EZ Update ......................................
vi 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.
vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ix Z87I-PRO specications summary CPU LGA1 150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/Intel ® Core™ i5/ Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0* * The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.
x Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.0 Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Storage Intel ® Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology 12 support - 6 x SA T A 6.
xi ASUS unique features ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! functions include Cloud GO!, DLNA Media Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File T ransfer, Capture & Send - .
xii Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x DVI-I 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! SMA antenna ports (2T2R) (Wi-Fi 802.1 1 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 3.
xiii • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only . Actual product specications may vary with different models. PRO - I 7 8 Z 6 User Manual ASUS Z87I-PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial A T A 6.
xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel ® LGA1 150 CPU Intel ® LGA1 150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1 150 socket for 4th generation Intel ® Core™ i7/Intel ® Core™ i5/Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology allows your system to receive updates for your web applications in real-time even when your system is in sleep mode. This saves wait time for applications to update and sync with the cloud for a more efcient computing experience.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), signicantly increases a USB device’s transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Disk Unlocker ASUS Disk Unlocker , an ASUS-exclusive utility , provides an intuitive interface that identies all of your hard disk drive (HDD) spaces and allows you to use all of these spaces, breaking the HDD size limitation of various operating systems.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 DTS Connect T o get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 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.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-7 Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Z87I-PRO PCIEX16 Z87 F_PANEL AAFP EATXPWR CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 CPU_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 1150 64Mb BIOS 17cm(6.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 150 socket designed for the 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 / Intel ® Core™ i5 / Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® and Celeron ® processors.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-9 Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with two 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.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • Y ou 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 conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-1 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 G.SKILL F3-2800C1 1Q-16GTXD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 1 1-13-13-35 1.65V • • DDR3 2800 (O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2133 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 G.SKILL F3-17000CL1 1Q2- 64GBZLD(XMP) 8GB DS - - 1 1-11- 1 1-31 1.5V • • G.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-13 Chapter 1 DDR3 2000 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4 GBTD(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • GEIL GUP34GB2000 C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 AP ACER 4GB UNB PC3-12 800 CL1 1 4GB SS AP ACER AM5D6008 BQQSCK - - • • Apacer 78.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-15 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8 GBRL(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL10S-8 GBXL(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-10- 10-30 - • • GEIL GET316GB1600 C9QC(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 KINGSTON KHX16C9P1 K2/16(XMP) 8GB DS - - - 1.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-17 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 Apacer 78.B1GD E.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D590 8CEHSBG - 1.5V • • CORSAIR TR3X6G13 33C9 G 6GB (3x2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 KINGSTON KVR1333D3 S8N9/2G-SP 2GB SS ELPIDA J2108BCS E-DJ-F - 1.5V • • KINGSTON KVR1333 D3N9/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BF BG-DJ-F 9 1.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-19 Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.5 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 PCIe 3.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-21 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard button Onboard button allows you to ne-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.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.7 POST State LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self T est): 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.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-23 Chapter 1 2. Intel ® Z87 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-6) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. 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.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 1-25 Chapter 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately . • These connectors are based on xHCI specication. We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 2.
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 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 Z87I-PRO 1-27 Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX12 V power plug.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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 Z87I-PRO 2-1 Chapter 2 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.
2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 3. Place four 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.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 2-3 Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1 150 socket only . DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1 156 socket on the LGA1 150 socket.
2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.3 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 .
ASUS Z87I-PRO 2-5 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.
2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection OR.
2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection OR.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connectors T o install system panel connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.
2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. POWER eSATA 6G S/PDIF USB3.0 USB BIOS Flashback USB3.
2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module LEDs, LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 8 Rear panel connectors 1.
2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system’s setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only . • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 2-15 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4.
2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. 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.
2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pa.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-1 Chapter 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied 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 exible and convenient mouse input.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • 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.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-3 Chapter 3 Z87I-PRO 3.2.1 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 .
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-5 Chapter 3 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. The other items (My Favorites, Ai T weaker , Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites T o add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 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.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 elds in the BIOS setup program.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-9 Chapter 3 T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. 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>.
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-1 1 Chapter 3 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 T urbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit.
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you to manually congure the CPU Graphics Ratio for optimal performance.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-13 Chapter 3 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [16] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time.
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D0 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D1 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D0 [Auto.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-15 Chapter 3 tRDWR_dr [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] tRDWR_dd [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot.
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The following item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage Frequency to [Manual] . CPU Fixed Frequency [300] This item allows you to set a xed CPU V oltage frequency . Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-17 Chapter 3 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.
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows the operati.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-19 Chapter 3 CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated V oltage Regulator when doing over-voltage.
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufcient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-21 Chapter 3 Additional T urbo Mode CPU Core V oltage [Auto] This item allows you to increase the voltage for T urbo Mode CPU Core. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Y ou can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Graphics V oltage [Auto] Allows you to congure the voltage amount for the integrated graphics processing unit (iGPU).
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-23 Chapter 3 CPU Analog I/O V oltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Analog I/O V oltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the I/O on the processor .
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 PCH VLX V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O voltage on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). Y ou can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-25 Chapter 3 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 eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-27 Chapter 3 CPU Power Management Conguration This item allows you to manage and congure the CPU’s power . EIST [Enabled] Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology allows your system to adjust the processor ’s voltage and cores frequency , resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.2 PCH Conguration PCI Express Conguration Allows you to congure 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.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-29 Chapter 3 Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage T echnology 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 .
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SA T A function. [IDE] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-31 Chapter 3 VT -d [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices.
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DMI Conguration Allows you to control various DMI (Desktop Management Interface) 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.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-33 Chapter 3 3.6.5 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).
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.6 Platform Misc Conguration The items in this menu allow you to congure the platform-related features. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-35 Chapter 3 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled] .
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable the onboard Wi-Fi controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable the onboard Bluetooth controller .
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-37 Chapter 3 ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled] , all other PME options will be switched off.
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.9 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled] .
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-39 Chapter 3 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature.
3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode. [Advance Mode] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the mode control. When a 3-pin CPU fan is installed, select this mode for the DC mode Q-Fan control.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-41 Chapter 3 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/3 [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Conguration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-43 Chapter 3 Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST . [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST . Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss.
3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-45 Chapter 3 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 UEFI mode] [Windows UEFI Mode] Allows you to select your installed operating system.
3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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).
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-47 Chapter 3 Append dbx from File Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded. The dbx le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 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. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-49 Chapter 3 Save to Prole Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Y es . Load from Prole Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash.
3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 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.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-51 Chapter 3 3.1 1 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-53 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability .
3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 3-55 Chapter 3 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).
3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Z87I-PRO 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 AI Suite 3 main menu bar • The screeshots of AI Suite 3 in this user manual are for reference only . The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .
ASUS Z87I-PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 4.3.2 USB 3.0 Boost USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices. Launching USB 3.0 Boost T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click or tap on the top-right corner of the menu, then click USB 3.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Use this utility to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 4-7 Chapter 4 Z87I-PRO 06/13/2013 06/01/2013 2. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to: eld, select the USB ash drive, then click Download .
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 Ai Charger+ Ai Charger+ allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer ’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.5 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily . With this utlity , you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST .
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 Network iControl Network iControl is a one-stop setup network control center that allows you to manage your network bandwidth and set the bandwidth priority for your running programs.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.3.7 USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off, in sleep mode or hibernate mode. Before using USB Charger+, ensure to disable the ErP Ready item from the Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in the Advanced mode of the BIOS Setup program.
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Launching the System Information T o laun ch S ystem Info rmat ion, click or tap on the top-right corner of the menu, then click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar .
ASUS Z87I-PRO 4-13 Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory’s information. 4.3.9 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer .
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 A. Realtek ® HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 7 Conguration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advance.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 4-15 Chapter 4 • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.
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ASUS Z87I-PRO 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support.
5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array .
ASUS Z87I-PRO 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.
5-4 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 5-5 Chapter 5 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>.
5-6 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>.
ASUS Z87I-PRO 5-7 Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: A re y ou s ur e yo u wa n t to exit? ( Y/ N) : [ CONFIRM EXIT ] 5.
5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Plug the USB oppy disk drive and insert a oppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.
ASUS Z87I-PRO A-1 Appendices 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.
A-2 Appendices Appendices Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
ASUS Z87I-PRO A-3 Appendices RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz).
A-4 Appendices Appendices KC (RF Equipment).
ASUS Z87I-PRO A-5 Appendices 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-6 Appendices Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
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