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Q87M-E
Q87M-E/CSM
Motherboard
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E8227 First Edition V1 May 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................... iv Package contents ....................................................................................... vi Q87M-E specifications summary .............................................................. vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ........................
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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
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Where to find 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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. Conventions used in this
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Q87M-E motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Q87M-E specifications summary ® ® CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel 4th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium , and ® Celeron processors ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset I
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Q87M-E specifications summary LAN ® Intel I217LM Gigabit LAN controller ® Audio 8-channel Realtek ALC887-VD High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Anti-pop Function, Front Panel Retasking * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8- channel audio output. USB 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASU
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Q87M-E specifications summary Internal connectors/ 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports switches/ buttons 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x LPT Header 2 x COM Headers 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V powe
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Product introduction 1 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. •
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LGA1150 16Mb BIOS Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Q87M-E 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 2 3 4 1 5 22.4cm(8.8in) KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM EATX12V ASM 1442 3 USB78 COM2 USB3_56 1 Super LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN2 I/O COM1 CHA_FAN1 BATTERY 6 AUDIO LPT PCIEX16_1 Clarkvill I217 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 PCI2 ASM ® Q87M-E Intel 1083 Q87 PCI1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 7 ALC 887-VD2 SB_PWR PCIEX16_2 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 CLRTC CHASSIS F_PANEL SPEAKER AAFP DIS_ME 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1-2 Chap
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1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 1-16 2. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 1-13 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 1-14 ® 4. Intel LGA1150 CPU socket 1-3 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-7 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-17 ® 7. Intel Q87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) 1-16 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-18 ® 9. Intel ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME)
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Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 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
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4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Q87M-E 1-5
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly A 1 2 B B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 A B B A 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 Q87M-E Q87M-E
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• 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. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to s
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Support the DIMM lightly with 2 your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch 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 com
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1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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 – – – – Realtek 8111F controller shared – – – – – – – 1.6
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• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, 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 CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ® 2. Intel ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) ® This jumper allows
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LAN port LED indications Activity Link Speed Activity/Link LED Speed LED LED LED Status Description Status Description Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port Orange (Blinking Ready to wake then steady) up from S5 mode 5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In th
