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Z87I-DELUXE
Motherboard
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E8529 Second Edition July 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 Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary .................................................................... ix Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii Installat
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2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-18 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 .........................
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4.3.2 USB 3.0 Boost.............................................................................4-5 4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard......................................................4-6 4.3.4 Ai Charger+ .................................................................................4-8 4.3.5 EZ Update ...................................................................................4-9 4.3.6 Network iControl........................................................................4-10 4.3.7
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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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Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary ® CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel Core™ i7/ i5/ 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 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 3000 (O.C.) / 2933 (O.C.) / 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
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Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.0 Bluetooth v3.0 + HS ® 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 ® ® - Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start ® Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. ® Audio Realtek ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Li
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Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! functions include Cloud GO!, DLNA Media Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send - Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS GPU Boost - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB
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Z87I-DELUXE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x DVI-I 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! SMA antenna ports (2T2R) (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x USB 2
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LGA1150 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z87I-DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x ASUS Q-Cable • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii User Manual Z87I-DELUXE
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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 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 2.0/3.0 e
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Chapter 1 ® Intel Smart Connect Technology ® Intel Smart Connect Technology allows your system to receive updates for your web applications in real-time even when your system is in sleep mode. This saves wait time for applications to update and sync with the cloud for a more efficient computing experience. ® Intel Rapid Start Technology ® Intel Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated
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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. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more, all up to three times faste
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Chapter 1 Disk Unlocker ASUS Disk Unlocker, an ASUS-exclusive utility, provides an intuitive interface that identifies all of your hard disk drive (HDD) spaces and allows you to use all of these spaces, breaking the HDD size limitation of various operating systems. 1.1.3 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) 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
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DTS Connect To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio conne
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Chapter 1 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
