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Motherboard
Z87-A
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E7828
First Edition
May 2013
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv
Z87-A specications summary ................................................................................. vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-2
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................1-4
1.4 System memory .........................................................................................1-8
1.5 Expansion slots........................................................................................1-22
1.6 Onboard buttons ...................................................................................... 1-24
1.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................................1-27
1.8 Jumpers ....................................................................................................1-29
1.9 Connectors ...............................................................................................1-30
1.10 Software support......................................................................................1-40
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Updating BIOS ............................................................................................2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................2-6
2.3 My Favorites .............................................................................................2-10
2.4 Main menu ................................................................................................ 2-11
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ...................................................................................... 2-13
2.6 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 2-25
2.7 Monitor menu ........................................................................................... 2-34
2.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 2-37
2.9 Tools menu ............................................................................................... 2-43
2.10 Exit menu ..................................................................................................2-45
Appendices
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
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Safety information
Electrical safety
To 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. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
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.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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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.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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 Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
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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CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel
®
Core™ i7/Intel® Core™i5/
Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors
Supports 22nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel ®
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* 2600 (O.C.)* /* / /
2500 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)** / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)** / 2133 (O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)** / 2000 (O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)**
memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel®
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List) for details.
Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 p6-x16 slots (single at p6-x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 p6-x16 slot (max. at p6-x2 mode, compatible with PCIe p6-x1
and p6-x2 devices)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 p6-x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
VGA Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel
® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: Mini DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port
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
* DisplayPort 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DisplayPort 1.2
monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays.
Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA®
Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIe p6-x16 graphics
cards)
Supports AMD ®
Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Storage Intel® Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology 12 support
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow)
- Supports Intel®
Smart Response Technology, Intel
® Rapid Start
Technology, Intel®
Smart Connect Technology*
* Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family.
LAN Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller
ASUS Remote GO! Utility
Audio Realtek®
- DTS UltraPC II
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Audio - DTS Connect
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O
USB Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel)
ASUS Exclusive
features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM
ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- Industry leading digital 8 phase power design
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM utility
ASUS EPU
- EPU, EPU switch
ASUS TPU
- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch
ASUS Fan Xpert 2
� Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control.
ASUS Remote GO!
- Remote GO! functions: Cloud GO!, DLNA Media Hub, Remote
Desktop, File Transfer
- “Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote” for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting
iOS and Android systems.
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for
top network program in use
- USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
- Disk Unlocker
- AI Suite 3
- Anti Surge
- MemOK!
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector*
* The 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit is for retailer version only.
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ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking
Features
Precision Tweaker 2
- vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001V increment
- iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment
- vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.001V increment
- vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01V increment
- vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment
- vDRAM Bus: Memory voltage control at 0.01V increment
- vPCH: Chipset voltage control at 0.0125V increment
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Rear Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port
1 x Mini DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI
1 x RGB
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
2 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
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (6 x yellow)
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin
(PWM mode) CPU coolers control
1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT)
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x TPM connector
1 x Serial (COM) port connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x DirectKey button
1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector
1 x EPU switch
1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments)
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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
F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
memory information
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector*
ASUS I/O shield
2 in 1 Q-connector**
User’s manual
* (Optional) SLI bridge connector is only available for the standard Z87-A edition.
** The 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit is for retailer version only.
Support DVD
contents
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in. x 8.8 in. (30.5 cm x 22.35 cm)
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Chapter 1
Product introduction
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Thank you for buying an ASUS
® Z87-A motherboard!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items
in your motherboard package. Refer to the specication list on page ix for the list of
accessories.
1.1 Before you proceed
Take 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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1.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard ts into it.
Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.2.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
1.2.2 Screw holes
Place eight 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.
Place this side towards the
rear of the chassis
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1.2.3 Motherboard layout
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1.3 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..
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-32
2. LGA1150 CPU socket 1-4
3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin
CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)
1-34
4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-8
5. MemOK! buttonMemOK! button 1-24
6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-35
7. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) 1-33
8. EPU switchEPU switch 1-27
9. TPU switchTPU switch 1-26
10. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT)Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 1-38
11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-39
12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-36
13. Clear CMOS jumper 1-29
14. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-35
15. DirectKey button 1-25
16. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-37
17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-38
18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-37
1.2.4 Layout contents
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1.3.1 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 (R�A) 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.
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install
a CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket.
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Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan, if necessary.
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1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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1.4.2 Memory congurations
You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.
• 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 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency adjustment.
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s
capabilities and other installed devices.
• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/
C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules.
• 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).
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DDR3 2666(O.C.) MHz capability
Z87-A Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
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ADATA AX3U2600GW8G11-DG2 16GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • •
DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
G.SKILL F3-20000CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 10-11-11-31 1.65 • • •
DDR3 2500(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1 2 4
G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-32GTXD(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-32GTXDG(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65 • • •
APACER 78.BAGH5.AFD0C 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65 • •
APACER 78.CAGH6.AFD0C 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65 • •
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C11 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C12 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65 • • •
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
124
APACER 78.BAGFF.AFC0C 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-13-13-35 1.65 • • •
APACER 78.CAGFF.AFD0C 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2666C11 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-2666C11Q-16GTXD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-2666C10Q-16GTXD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • •
GEIL GOC332GB2666C11QC(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • •
TEAM TXD34G2666HC11CBK 8GB (2x4GB) SS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • •
TEAM TXD38G2666HC11CBK 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-2666CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •
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DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • •
GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • •
GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • • •
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1 2 4
A-DATA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • •
Apacer 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-12-12-30 - • • •
Apacer 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 - • • •
CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (4x2GB) SS - - 10-12-10-30 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10
(Ver4.21)
16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R
(Ver4.13)(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 2400 9-11-11-31 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL10Q-
32GBZHD(XMP)
32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-
16GBZHD(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-
16GBZHD(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-
4GBPIS(XMP)
4G (2x2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL9Q-
16GBZMD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-11-11-31 1.65 • • •
GEIL GOC316GB2400
C10QC(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • • •
GEIL GOC316GB2400
C11QC(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX2400C11D3
K4/8GX(XMP)
8GB (4x2GB) SS - - 11-13-11-30 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX24C11K4/16X(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-30 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K4/32X(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •
Patriot PVV34G2400C 9K(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 • •
Patriot PXD38G2400C 11K(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • • •
Patriot PXD38G2400C 11K(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 2400 11-11-11-30 1.65 • • •
Team TXD38G2400HC
10QBK(XMP)
8GB DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • •
ASUS Z87-A
1-12
DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
A-DATA AX3U2133XC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • • •
A-DATA AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • • •
Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • •
Apacer AHU04GFB33CAQ3R(XMP) 4GB DS - - 11-13-13-31 - • • •
CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A2133C9
(Ver1.5)(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver
7.1)(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-17000CL11Q2-
64GBZLD(XMP) 64GB (8x8GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-
16GBXLD(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-
16GBZH(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-
8GBPID(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •
G.SKILL F3-17066CL9Q-
16GBTDD(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-2133C11Q-32GZL(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3K4/
16GX(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-12-11-30 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3T1K2/
16GX(XMP)
16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •
KINGSTON KHX21C11T3FK8/64X(XMP) 64GB (8x8GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
OCZ OCZ3XTEP2133C 9LV4GK 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 • •
Patriot PV316G213C1K (XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.5 • • •
Patriot PVV34G2133C9 K(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • •
Patriot PXD38G2133C1 1K(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •
Patriot PXD38G2133C11 K(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 2133 11-11-11-27 1.5 • • •
Team TLD38G2133HC11A BK(XMP) 8GB DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • • •
Team TXD34096M2133HC11A-
V(XMP) 4GB DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • • •
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DDR3 2000(O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability
(continued on the next page)
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG28V(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 • • •
AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • •
Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • • •
Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BF
RH9C
9-9-9-27 - • • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •
GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • •
Patriot PV736G2000ELK(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 • • •
Patriot PX7312G2000ELK(XMP) 12GB (3x4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • • •
Silicon
Power
SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • •
Team TXD32048M2000C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1866C9
(Ver5.29)(XMP)
16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 1866 9-9-9-27 1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9
(Ver4.13)(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9
(Ver8.16)(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9
(Ver4.13)(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - - 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9
(Ver5.12)(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9
(Ver8.16)(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3
.23)(XMP)
32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R
(Ver8.16)(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R(Ver
8.16)(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10
(Ver3.23)(XMP)
32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 10-11-10-27 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10(Ver
3.23)(XMP)
32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 10-11-10-27 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9
(Ver8.16)(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •
ASUS Z87-A
1-14
DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3 1800(O.C.) MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS Chip
Brand Chip
NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
124
G. SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G
(Ver5.12)(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 1866 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •
Crucial BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0.16F
MD(XMP)
4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-
64GBZLD(XMP)
64GB (8x8GB) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •
G.SKILL F3-1866C9Q-32GXM(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • •
Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •
Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • • •
Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • • •
Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 1866 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •
Team TLD34G1866HC9KBK(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5 • • •
Team TLD38G1866HC10SBK(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • • •
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1 2 4
A-DATA AD3U1600C2G11 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ 11-11-11-28 - • • •
A-DATA AD3U1600C4G11 4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ 11-11-11-28 - • • •
A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB SS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-11-11-28 - • • •
A-DATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB DS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-11-11-28 - • • •
AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • • •
AMD AE34G1609U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • • •
AMD AP38G1608U
2K(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • •
Apacer 78.B1GE3.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908DEQSCK - 1.65 • • •
Apacer 78.B1GET.9K00C 4GB SS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11-11-28 - • • •
(continued on the next page)
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
(continued on the next page)
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
1 2 4
Apacer 78.C1GET.9K10C 8GB DS Apacer AM5D6008
BQQSCK 11-11-
11-31 - • • •
Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q1D(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • • •
Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q3R(XMP) 4GB DS - - 11-11-
11-28
- • • •
Apacer AHU08GFA60CBT3R(XMP) 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • •
Asint SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-
GG1C
9-9-9-27 - • • •
Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-
GJ1C
9-9-9-27 - • • •
Asint SLA302G08-EGN1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08-
GN1C
- - • • •
Asint SLB304G08-EGN1B 8GB DS ASint 304G08-
GN1B
- - • • •
Asint SLZ302G08-EGN1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-
GN1C
- - • • •
Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-
GJ1D
- - • •
ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G
08460
- NO • • •
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1600C9
(Ver8.21)(XMP)
16GB
(2x8GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C8
(Ver5.12)(XMP) 8GB
(2x4GB) DS - - 1600
8-8-8-24 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C9
(Ver2.12)(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - - 6-6-6-18 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CML16GX3M4X1600C8(Ver
2.12)(XMP)
16GB
(4x4GB)
DS - - Heat-Sink
Package
1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB
(3x2GB)
DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB
(3x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600C7(XMP) 6GB
(3x2GB)
DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1600C9
(Ver3.19)(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10
(Ver.3.24)(XMP)
16GB
(2x8GB)
DS - - 10-10-
10-27
1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB
(4x4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10
(Ver2.2)(XMP)
32GB
(4x8GB)
DS - - 10-10-
10-27
1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9(Ver
2.12)(XMP)
8GB
(4x2GB)
SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB
(6x2GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •
Crucial BL12864BN1608 .8FF(XMP) 2GB
(2x1GB)
SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •
Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16F
M(XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • •
ASUS Z87-A
1-16
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
(continued on the next page)
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1 2 4
EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-
I16(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9 - • • •
EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-
I16(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9 - • • •
Elixir M2X2G64CB88 G7N-
DG(XMP)
2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-
DG
9-9-9-28 - • • •
Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG
5N-DG(XMP)
4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-
DG
9-9-9-28 - • • •
Elixir M2X8G64CB8HB
5N-DG(XMP)
8GB DS Elixir N2CB4G80BN-
DG
9-9-9-28 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-
8GBRH(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL7Q-
16GBXH(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-
8GBECO(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-
8GBRL(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-
8GBSR2(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25 • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q-
16GBXL(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q-
16GBZL(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-1600C9Q-
32GXM(XMP)
32GB (4x8GB) DS - - - 1.5 • • •
GEIL GET316GB160
0C9QC(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6 • • •
GEIL GUP34GB160
0C7DC(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6 • • •
GoodRam GR1600D364L9/2G 2GB DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - - • • •
KINGMAX FLGE85F-
C8KL9A(XMP)
2GB SS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-9-28 - • • •
KINGMAX FLGF65F-
C8KL9A(XMP)
4GB DS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-9-28 - • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/
12GX(XMP)
12GB (3x4GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/
12GX(XMP)
12GB (3x4GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/
6GX(XMP)
6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/
6GX(XMP)
6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K4/
16GX(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K6/
24GX(XMP) 24GB (6x4GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K8/
32GX(XMP)
32GB (8x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/
8GX(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.35 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/
8G
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T
1BK3/12GX(XMP)
12GB (3x4GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/
6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS Chip
Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1 2 4
KINGSTON KHX16C10B1K2/
16X(XMP)
16GB
(2x8GB)
DS - - - 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KHX16C9K2/16 16GB
(2x8GB)
DS - - 1333-9-
9-9-24
1.5 • •
KINGSTON KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB
(2x8GB)
DS - - - 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KVR16N11/4 4G DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRPBC - 1.5 • • •
KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • •
MICRON MT16JTF1G64AZ-
1G6D1
8GB DS MICRON D9PBC - 1.5 • • •
MICRON MT16KTF51264AZ-
1G6M1 4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ - - • •
MICRON MT8KTF25664AZ-
1G6M1
2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • • •
Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - - 6-8-6-
24
1.65 • •
Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB
(3x2GB)
DS - - 6-8-6-
24
1.65 • • •
OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • •
Patriot PGD316G1600E
LK(XMP)
16GB
(2x8GB)
DS - - - 1.65 • • •
Patriot PGD316G1600E
LK(XMP)
16GB
(2x8GB)
DS - - 9-9-
9-24
1.5 • • •
Patriot PGD38G1600EL
K(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-
24
1.65 • • •
Patriot PGD38G1600E
LK(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-
24
1.5 • •
Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - - 7-7-7-
20
1.7 • • •
Patriot PGS34G1600LL KA2 4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - - 8-8-8-
24
1.7 • • •
Patriot PV316G160C9Q
KRD(XMP)
16GB
(4x4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-
24
1.5 • • •
Patriot PV38G160C9KR
D(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-
24
1.5 • • •
Patriot PVV38G1600L
LK(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - - 8-9-8-
24
1.65 • • •
Patriot PX7312G1600L
LK(XMP)
12GB
(3x4GB)
DS - - 8-9-8-
24
1.65 • • •
Patriot PXD38G1600LL
K(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - - 1600 8-
9-8-24
1.65 • • •
PSC AL9F8L93B-GN2E 4GB SS PSC A3P4GF3BLF - - • • •
PSC ALAF8L93B-GN2E 8GB DS PSC A3P4GF3BLF - - • • •
SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRPBC - 1.5 • • •
SanMax SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - - • • •
Silicon
Power
SP002GBLTU16
0V02(XMP)
2GB SS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11-
11-28
1.5 • • •
Silicon
Power
SP004GBLTU16
0V02(XMP)
4GB DS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-9-9-
24
1.5 • • •
Team TXD34096M1600HC9-
D(XMP)
4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G83BFRH9A 9-9-9-
24
1.5 • • •
Transcend JM1600KLH-
8G(626633)
8GB DS Transcend TK963EBF3 - - • • •
Transcend TS1GLK64V
6H(620945) 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B - - • • •
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(continued on the next page)
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1 2 4
ACTICA ACT1GHU64B
8F1333S
1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
ACTICA ACT1GHU72C
8G1333S
1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU64B
8G1333M
2GB DS Micron D9KPT - - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU64B
8G1333S
2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU72D
8G1333M
2GB DS Micron D9KPT(ECC) - - • • •
ACTICA ACT2GHU72D8
G1333S
2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • • •
ACTICA ACT4GHU64B8
H1333H
4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • •
ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8
H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - - • • •
AMD AE32G1339U1-
U
2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • • •
AMD AE34G1339U2-
U
4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • • •
Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • • •
Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L
10C
4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 - • • •
Asint SLA302G08-
EDJ1C
2GB SS ASint 302G08-DJ1C - - • • •
Asint SLZ302G08-
EDJ1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08-DJ1C - - • • •
ATP AQ12M72E8B
KH9S
4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C(ECC) - - • • •
BUFFALO D3U1333-1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F - - • • •
BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F - • • •
BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - • • •
CORSAIR CMV4GX3M2A
1333C9
4GB (2x2GB) SS - N/A 9-9-9-24 - • • •
CORSAIR CMV8GX3M2A
1333C9
8GB (2x4GB) DS - N/A 9-9-9-24 - • • •
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M1A
1333C9
(Ver2.2)
8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M1A
1333C9
(Ver3.23)
8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2
A1333C9(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
CORSAIR TW3X4G133
3C9A
4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
EK Memory EKM324L28B
P8-I13 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9 - • • •
G.SKILL F3-
10600CL9D-
4GBNT
4GB (2x2GB) DS G.SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-
10666CL9D-
8GBRL
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
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DDR3 1333 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1 2 4
G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-
8GBRL
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-
8GBXL
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
GEIL GB34GB1333C7DC 4GB (2x2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M8
8BA15FW
7-7-7-24 1.5 • • •
GEIL GET316GB1333
C9QC 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
GEIL GG34GB1333C
9DC
4GB (2x2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M8
8BA115FW
9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •
GEIL GG34GB1333C
9DC
4GB (2x2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M
88BA15B
9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •
GEIL GVP34GB1333
C9DC
4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
GEIL GVP38GB1333
C9DC
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
GoodRam GR1333D364L9/
2G
2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A
1F1C-13H
- - • • •
Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-
H9
2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83T
FR
- - • • •
INNODISK M3UN-2GHJB C09 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83C
FRH9C
9-9-9-24 - • • •
INNODISK M3UN-4GHJA C09 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83C
FRH9C
9-9-9-24 - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL-
BNF-15A
- - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-
GXX-12A
- - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-
DXX-15A - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-
BXX-15A
- - • • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-
GXX-12A
- - • • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-
DXX-15A
- - • • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-
BXX-15A
- - • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3
E9S/4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE-
DJ-F 9 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3
N9H/4G
4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-
GN-F
- 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N
9H/8G
8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EASE-
DJ-F
9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
KINGSTON KVR13N9S8H/4 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-
GN-F
- 1.5 • • •
KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333P
S1208NST-
C9
- - • • •
KINGTIGER KTG2G1333 PG3 2GB DS - - - - • • •
Mach Xtreme MXD3U1333 16GQ 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - - - • • •
Mach Xtreme MXD3V1333 2GS 2GB SS Mach
Xtreme
C2S46D30-
D313
- - • • •
MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-
1G4M1
2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • • •
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Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1 2 4
OCZ OCZ3G1333L
V4GK
4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •
OCZ OCZ3G1333L
V8GK
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •
OCZ OCZ3G1333L
V8GK
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •
OCZ OCZ3RPR1333
C9LV8GK
8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •
Patriot PG38G1333EL
(XMP)
8GB DS - - - 1.5 • • •
Patriot PGD316G1333
ELK(XMP)
16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •
Patriot PGS34G1333L
LKA
4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • • •
Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9 - • • •
RiDATA C304627CB1A
G22Fe
2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 - • • •
RiDATA E304459CB1A
G32Cf
4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9 - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5273CH
0-CH9
4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • • •
Silicon
Power
SP001GBLTE
133S01
1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • • •
Silicon
Power
SP001GBLTU1
33S02
1GB SS S-POWER 10YT3E5 9 - • • •
Silicon
Power
SP002GBLTE1
33S01
2GB DS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • • •
Silicon
Power
SP002GBLTU1
33V02
2GB SS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - • • •
Silicon
Power
SP004GBLTU1
33V02
4GB DS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - • • •
Team TED34096M1
333HC9 4GB DS Team T3D2568LT-13 - - • • •
Transcend JM1333KLH-8
G(623654)
8GB DS Transcend TK963EBF3 - - • • •
Transcend TS1GLK64V3
H(620053)
8GB DS MICRON D9QBJ - - • • •
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2.3.4 DIMM installation
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 either the yellow slots or the dark brown slots
as one pair of Dual�channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the
modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.
(4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the yellow slots and dark brown slots as
two pairs of Dual�channel memory conguration.
• 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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To remove a DIMM
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.
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later
use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely
seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
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1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for
information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.5.3 PCI Express p33-x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express p33-x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that
comply with the PCI �xpress specications.
1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16
graphic cards complying with the PCI �xpress specications.
In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16_1 slot (yellow) for a PCIe x16 graphics
card to get better performance.
Slot No. Expansion Slots
PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot
PCI_1
PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot
PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot
PCI_2
PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H
Intel PCH SATA
controller #0 – – – shared – – – –
Intel PCH SATA
controller #1 – – – shared – – – –
SMBUS Controller – – shared – – – – –
Thermal Controller – – shared – – – – –
XHCI – – – – – shared – –
EHCI #0 – – – – – – – shared
EHCI #1 – – – – shared – – –
PCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – –
PCIE x16_2 shared – – – – – – –
PCIE x16_3 – shared – – – – – –
PCIE x1_1 – – – shared – – – –
PCIE x1_2 – – – shared – – – –
PCI1 – – shared – – – – –
PCI2 – – – shared – – – –
Realtek 8111GR LAN – – shared – – – – –
ASMedia 1083 – – shared – – – – –
1.6 Onboard buttons
Onboard switches allow 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. 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.
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• Refer to section for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.1.7 Onboard LEDs
• 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! switch 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 �emory QVL (Qualied 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! switch
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.
Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.
2. 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 <Del> key during POST. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and
conveniently enter the BIOS during boot-up.
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3. TPU switch
With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the
CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance.
• Enable this switch when the system is powered off.
• When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_I: CPU Ratio Boost), the system
automatically adjusts the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance.
• When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_II: CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost), the
system automatically adjusts the base clock rate (BLCK) and the CPU ratio for a more
enhanced performance.
• The TPU LED (TPU_LED) near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is
enabled. Refer to section for the exact location of the TPU LED.1.7 Onboard LEDs
• If you enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will be
activated after the next system bootup.
adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However,
the system will use the last setting you have made.
• 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 for details about setting the DirectKey default 2.8 Boot Menu
function.
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1.7 Onboard LEDs
1. EPU LED
The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled.
4. EPU switch
Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently
moderate the power consumption.
Enable this switch when the system is powered off.
• The EPU LED (OLED2) near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is
enabled. Refer to section for the exact location of the EPU LED.1.7 Onboard LEDs
• If you enable this switch under Windows®
OS environment, the EPU function will be
activated after the next system bootup.
• You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program
and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last
setting you have made.
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3. 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 drives. If an
error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.
2. TPU LED
The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled.
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1.8 Jumpers
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.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn 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.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the < > key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter Delete
data.
• 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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1.9 Connectors
1.9.1 Rear panel connectors
Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. Mini DisplayPort
2. Optical S/PDIF Out portOptical S/PDIF Out port 8. HDMI port
3. VGA portVGA port 9. DVI port
4. USB 3.0 5 and 6USB 3.0 5 and 6 10. USB 3.0 3 and 4USB 3.0 3 and 4
5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 11. Audio I/O ports**
6. USB 2.0 7 and 8
* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions.
• 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 3.0 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 rmware for better compatibility.
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1. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
2. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6, and
3. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a center/subwoofer speakers.
5. Rear speaker out port (black). This port connects to a tape recorder, CD and DVD
player, or other audio sources.
6. Side speaker out port (gray). This port connects to a side speaker in an 8-channel
panel to support 8-channel audio output.
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
* LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED
LED
LAN port
Activity Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection
Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking
then steady)
Ready to wake up
from S5 mode
• Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows
® OS environment, two
displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS.
• Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel
clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)):
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1.9.2 Internal connectors
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.� (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 conguring 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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2. IntelIntel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow])
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
conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel
® Z87
chipset.
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3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 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.
• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow
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 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 connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2
feature.
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4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)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
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for
USB 2.0.
• The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows
® 7.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the
operating system’s setting.
5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
TPM module is purchased separately.
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6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; 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
480 Mbps connection speed.
then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports
front panel USB ports.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
• The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
related driver to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows
® 7.
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7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM)
The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The serial port bracket (COM) is purchased separately.
8. 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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9. 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�denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high�denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high�denition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this
connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [ ] or [ ].HD AC97
10. Direct 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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11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• 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 ID� L�D lights up or ashes 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 BIOS
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.
To install ASUS Q-Connector
HDD LED
POWER SW
RESET SW
HDD LED-
HDD LED+
PWR
Reset
Ground
Ground
HDD LED
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1.10 Software support
1.10.1 Installing an operating system
• This motherboard supports Windows
® 8 32/64-bit and Windows
® 7 32/64-bit operating
systems (OS).
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented
in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed
information.
1.10.2 Support DVD information
The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
Running Support DVD
Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
The Drivers menu shows the available
device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary
drivers to use the devices.
The Utilities
menu shows the
applications and
other software that
the motherboard
supports.
The AHCI/RAID driver
contains the RAID/
AHCI driver disk.
The Manual menu contains
the list of supplementary user
manuals. Click an item to open
the folder of the user manual.
Click the Contact
tab to display the
ASUS contact
information.
Click an icon
to display DVD/
motherboard
information
Click an item
to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
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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.
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the
instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this
motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows
® environment.
2. ASUS �Z Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB ash drive.
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a
USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.
4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the
motherboard support DVD and a USB ash disk drive.
2.1.1 EZ Update
The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows
®
environment.
• EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP
(Internet Service Provider).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Chapter 2
BIOS information
2.1 Updating BIOS
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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 or a bootable oppy disk.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at
www.asus.com.
1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.
2. Enter the of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Advanced Mode Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.
3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <�nter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS
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support.asus.com
Recovering the BIOS
1. Turn on the system.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
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2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update 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.
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may
not be same as shown.
Before updating BIOS
1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB ash drive in FAT�2/16 format and
single partition.
2. Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at
http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB ash drive.
• NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in NTFS format.
• Do not save the BIOS le to a oppy disk due to low disk capacity.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
Booting the system in 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 the BIOS Boot
Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into
the optical drive and select the optical drive as the
boot device.
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
C:\>d:
D:\>
3. When the menu appears, select the item by Make Disk FreeDOS command prompt
pressing the item number.
4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C d:
(optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).
Please select boot device:
SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Enter Setup
↑ ↓and to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
ESC to boot using defaults
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2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
Updating the BIOS le
1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type and press <Enter>.bupdater /pc /g
D:\>bupdater /pc /g
4. Select Yes 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 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS
prompt after updating BIOS.
• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the item under the BIOS menu. Load Optimized Defaults Exit
disconnected them.
Are you sure to update BIOS?
Yes No
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2013/02/22]
Current ROM Update ROM
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
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PATH:
BOARD:
VER:
DATE:
FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A
BOARD:
VER:
DATE:
A:\
Z87-A
0204
01/01/2013
UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN
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2.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure 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:
• 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 rst two options.
• 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 defaultIf the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults Exit <F5> 2.9 Exit Menu item under the menu or press hotkey . See section
for details.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS andIf 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 for information 1.8 Jumpers
on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear RTC RAM.
• The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: and . EZ Mode Advanced Mode
You can change modes from the menu or from the screen.Exit Exit/Advanced Mode
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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 , then select or press F7 hot Exit/Advanced Mode Advanced Mode
key for the advanced BIOS settings.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mod 2.7 Boot menue item in section for details.
2.2.1 EZ Mode
Displays the selected
shortcut menus
Exits the BIOS setup program
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
Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage
output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed
Displays the system properties of the
selected mode on the right hand side
Displays the Advanced
mode menus
Selects the boot
device priority
Selects the boot
device priority
Loads optimized
default settings
• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
• TheThe button is available only when the boot device is installed to the Boot Menu (F8)
system.
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2.2.2 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.
To access the Advanced Mode, click , then select or press hotkey.Exit Advanced Mode F7
Navigation keys
Conguration elds
Back button
General help
Submenu item
Menu items Pop-up window Scroll bar Last modied
settings
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 conguration.
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the
fan settings.
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tool For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
Menu bar
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Menu items
selecting shows the Main menu items.Main
The other items (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
options for that item.
Scroll bar
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.
Conguration elds
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.
• 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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2.3 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 Favorite page:
• Items with submenu options
• User-managed items such as language and boot order
• Conguration items such as �emory SPD Information, system time and date.
Last Modied button
This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup.
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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.
2.4.1 System Language [English]
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
Conguration options: [�nglish] [[ ] [ [ ] [Deutsch] [Français Español
Pyccкий
] [
日本語
] [
][
]
2.4.2 System Date
Allows you to set the system date.
2.4.3 System Time
Allows you to set the system time.
2.4.4 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section for information on how to 1.8 Jumpers
erase the RTC RAM.
• The or items on top of the screen show the default Administrator User Password
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
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the item and press <Enter>.Administrator Password
2. From the box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.Create New Password
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the item and press <Enter>.Administrator Password
2. From the box, key in the current password, then press Enter Current Password
<Enter>.
3. From the box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.Create New Password
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
the password, the item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.Administrator Password
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set User Password
a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a user password:
1. Select the item and press <Enter>.User Password
2. From the box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.Create New Password
To change a user password:
1. Select the item and press <Enter>.User Password
2. From the box, key in the current password, then press Enter Current Password
<Enter>.
3. From the box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.Create New Password
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press
User Password Not Installed item on top of the screen shows .
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu
values can cause the system to malfunction.
installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to display other BIOS items.
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2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
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.
BCLK Frequency [100.0]
Allows you to set the BCLK frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> or
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.
2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]
[Enabled] Default set to for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/[Enabled]
[Disabled] Allows you to set to default core ratio settings.
2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores]
When the CPU Core Ratio is set to , the following item appears:[Per Core]
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit [Auto]
value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit.
2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit [Auto]
value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit.
If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to .[Auto]
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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]
2.5.4 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.The values depend on the CPU installed.
2.5.5 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.The values depend on the CPU installed.
2.5.6 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]
Allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme
overclocking capability.
2.5.7 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode.
[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]
BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings.
2.5.9 CPU Graphics Max. Ratio [Auto]
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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2.5.10 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.
2.5.11 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.
2.5.12 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.
2.5.13 DIGI+ VRM
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
®
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%.
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.
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to . The thermal [Manual Mode]
conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to .[Manual]
CPU Fixed Frequency [300]
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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.
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 frequenciesa affect the VRM thermal components.
CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]
Allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.
[Manual Adjustment]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to . The thermal [Extreme]
conditions should be monitored.
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] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
[Extreme] 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.
Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.
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.
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2.5.14 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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [�nabled]
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 specication limit.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [�nabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to .[Enabled]
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 votlage stability. When this
item is set to or , the Frequency Tuning Offset appears and allows you to set its [+] [-]
value.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Idle Power-in Response [Auto]
Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters
manual override mode.
Idle Power-out Response [Auto]
Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits
manual override mode.
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.
Power Current Offset [Auto]
balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold.
[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.
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CPU Internal Power Saving Control
Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto]
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]
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]
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.
2.5.15 Extreme OV [Disabled]Extreme OV [Disabled]
Default set to DIsabled and help to protect CPU not been burned by Over Voltage. When set
to Enabled, you might choose high level voltage to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life.
2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
when setting a high Core Frequency value.
[Adaptive 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.
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2.5.17 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of the processor including its
cache. Increase the voltage when increasing Ring frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [�anual �ode] [Offset �ode] [Adaptive �ode] [Adaptive 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 toCache Voltage to Voltage to .[Offset Mode]
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
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.
2.5.18 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to congure the voltage amount for the integrated graphics processing unit
(iGPU). Increase the voltage when setting a high iGPU frequency value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [�anual �ode] [Offset �ode] [Adaptive �ode]
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core 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]
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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.
2.5.19 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto]
Allows you to congure 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.
2.5.20 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 congure 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.
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2.5.21 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]
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.
2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto]
When overclocking, set this item to . Disabling this item would stop the processor [Enabled]
from communicating with the external voltage regulator.
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.
2.5.23 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.
2.5.24 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 2.7V with a 0.010V interval.
2.5.25 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 0.01V interval.
According to Intel ®
damage the CPU permanently. We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage
requirement below 1.65V.
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2.5.26 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.
2.5.27 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 maximum voltage of
installed DRAM with a 0.0125V interval.
• 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.
• The system may need better cooling system for a more stable performance under high
voltage settings.
2.5.28 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto]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.
2.5.29 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 0.395x to 0.630x with a
0.005x interval.
2.5.30 Clock Crossing VBoot [Auto]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.
2.5.31 Clock Crossing Reset Voltage [Auto]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 0.10625V interval.
2.5.32 Clock Crossing Voltage [Auto]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 0.10625V interval.
2.5.33 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto] Automatic conguration.
[Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.
[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
Specyfikacje produktu
| Marka: | Asus |
| Kategoria: | płyta główna |
| Model: | Z87-A |
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