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Z87-K
Motherboard
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E8191 First Edition V1 April 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 Z87-K specifications summary .................................................................. vi Chapter 1: 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 Z87-K 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. Z87-K specifications summary ® TM ® ® CPU LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium , Celeron Processors ® Supports Intel 22nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* ® *
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Z87-K specifications summary ® Storage Intel Z87 Express Chipset ® - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow) with RAID 0., 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Start Technology 12 support ® ® - Supports Intel Dynamic Storage Accelerator Technology, Intel Smart ® ® Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, and Intel Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. ® Audio Realtek ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming
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Z87-K specifications summary ASUS unique ASUS Q-Design features - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for each fan - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Rear panel I/O 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
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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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z87-K 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 3 5 20.8cm(8.2in) CPU_FAN KBMS DIGI +VRM EATX12V HDMI ASM 1442 CHA_FAN2 3 USB910 2 USB3_56 LAN_USB34 BATTERY AUDIO CHA_FAN1 COM 6 PCIEX1_1 Z87-K Realtek 8111GR PCIEX16_1 7 PCIEX1_2 ® Intel Super I/O Z87 PCI1 8 SB_PWR PCIEX16_2 ASM 9 1083 PCI2 64Mb BIOS CLRTC Realtek ALC887 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 PCI3 6 SPDIF_OUT USB78 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 AAFP 13 12 11 10 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduc
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1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-13 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-14 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 1-16 ® 4. Intel LGA1150 CPU socket 1-3 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-7 ® 6. Intel Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 1-17 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-16 8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-18 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-10 10. System panel conne
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Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket 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
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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 Z87-K 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 is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ® According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 Z87-K Z87-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may i
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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. 1 DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 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
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1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherb
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Z87-K CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Normal Clear RTC (Default) Z87-K Clear RTC RAM 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 data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper de
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1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 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 Data activity GREE
