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Z87-WS
Motherboard
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E8226 First Edition 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: (1)
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Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii Z87-WS specifications summary ............................................................................... x Package contents ...................................................................................................... xv Insta
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2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time ..................................................................
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Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1 4.2 Support DVD information ..........................................................................4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2 4.3 Software information ......................................................
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Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support ® 6.1 ATI CrossFireX™ technology ..................................................................6-1 6.1.1 Requirements ..............................................................................6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin .........................................................................6-1 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................6-2 6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards ..............................
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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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Z87-WS specifications summary ® ® 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.)* / 1866(O.C.)* /
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Z87-WS specifications summary ® Storage Intel Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow) ® ® - Supports Intel Dynamic Storage Accelerator, Intel Smart ® ® Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology* ® Marvell 9230 SATA controllers - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10 and port multiplier support ® ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller** - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports with port multiplier support ® * Supported on Intel Core™ proces
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Z87-WS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization - 4-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS-exclusive DIGI+Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2 that quickly optimize the digital power setting, system performance, power saving and whole system cooling configuration with just a click. CPU Power - Industry leading digital 8-phase power design - ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power - Industry leading digital 2-phase
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Z87-WS specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.0 ports (1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x Display port 1 x Mini-Display port 2 x eSATA ports ® 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports (2 x Intel LAN) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 10 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (6 x yellow; 4 x dark brown) 1 x mSATA connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PW
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Z87-WS specifications summary Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Accessories 10 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x COM port bracket 1 x USB+ 1394 bracket 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x User’s manual 1 x I/O Shield Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subje
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z87-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 USB ports + 1394a cable with 10 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1394 bracket 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector connector connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product
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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. xvi
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights ® ® ® LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel Core™ i7 / Intel Core™ i5 / Intel ® ® Core™ i3, Pentium and Celeron processors ® ® ® This motherboard supports 4th generation Intel Core™ i7 / Intel Core™ i5 / Intel 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
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Chapter 1 ® 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 frequently accessed data or applications. It combines SSD performance and hard drive capacity, operating up to six times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system’s overall per
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1.1.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features Best performance for PCI Express 3.0 4-Way CrossFireX™ and SLI™ ® Native third generation PCI Express x16 4-way AMD CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA SLI™ offer the fastest and most reliable graphics performance ever. It’s ideal for professional use in mechanical, architectural, and interior design, aeronautics, and audiovisual content creation. Additionally, the ample graphics power can easily run even the most demanding PC games in full detail for enhanced e
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Chapter 1 1.1.3 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 brings system control solution to a totally whole new level, combining TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 functions to push the system’s performance to its optimal potential. It automatically pushes or reasonably balances the system’s performance, power saving levels and fan settings via the user-friendly AI Suite 3 utility. Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control featur
