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Z87M-PLUS
Motherboard
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E7920 First Edition 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: (1
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ....................................................................... ix Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii Installa
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-4 3.3 My Favorites ......................................
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4.3.4 Network iControl..........................................................................4-8 4.3.5 USB Charger+ ...........................................................................4-10 4.3.6 System Information ................................................................... 4-11 4.3.7 ASUS Update ............................................................................4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations..................................................................4-13 4.3.9 A
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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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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perf
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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
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Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ® CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / ® ® 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. ® ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel Z87 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.) / 2666 (O.C.) / 2600 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000
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Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ® 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) ® Intel Z87 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel) ASUS unique features ASUS Digital Power Design - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS 4 Phase Power Design - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS Fuse protection - ASUS ESD
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Z87M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS exclusive Precision Tweaker 2 overclocking features - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01V increment - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.001V increment - vDRAM Bus: 191-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Fr
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Z87M-PLUS specifications summary Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in. x 8.4 in. (24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z87M-PLUS motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii User Manual
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit ® ® Intel LGA1150 CPU Intel LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights ® LGA1150 socket for Intel 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, ® ® Pentium , and Celeron Processors ® ® This motherboard supports Intel 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium , ® and Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. ® Inte
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Chapter 1 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ® Intel Smart Response Technology ® Intel Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for frequ
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USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device’s transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you t
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Chapter 1 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than the traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than 2.2 TB. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My F
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1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 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 the
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LGA1150 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 21.3cm(8.4in) GPU_Boost KBMS_USB78 CPU_FAN DIGI GPU_LED +VRM CHA_FAN2 EATX12V SPDIFO _HDMI ASM 1442 8 MemOK! 9 DRAM_LED USB3_56 LAN_USB3_34 2 CHA_FAN1 COM 10 AUDIO Z87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 Realtek BATTERY 8111GR PCIEX1_1 64Mb BIOS ® Super Intel I/O Z87 PCIEX1_2 ASM1440 SB_PWR ALC 11 PCIEX16_2 887 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SPDIF_OUT TPM USB1314 USB1112 USB910 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 PANEL AAFP CLRTC 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors a
