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Z87-A specifications summary Audio - DTS Connect - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking - Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O ® 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) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel) ASUS Exclusive ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM features ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Industry
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Z87-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Precision Tweaker 2 Overclocking - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001V increment Features - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment - vDRAM Bus: Memory voltage control at 0.01V increment - vPCH: Chipset voltage control at 0.0125V incr
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Z87-A specifications summary BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS �, �y Favorites, Quick Note, Last �odified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector* ASUS I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-connector**
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Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction ® Thank you for buying an ASUS Z87-A motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to the specification list on page ix for the list of accessories. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherbo
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1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of
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1.2.3 Motherboard layout Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3
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1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-32 2. LGA1150 CPU socket 1-4 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin 1-34 CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-8 5. MemOK! MemOK! button button 1-24 6. USB USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-35 ® 7. Intel Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) 1-33 8. EPU EPU switch switch 1-27 9. TPU TPU
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• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 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 cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
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Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. 1-6 ASUS Z87-A
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1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7
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1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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. Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single�channel operation. 1-8 ASUS Z87-A
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1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower�sized channel for the dual�channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher�sized channel is then mapped for single�channel operation. ® • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the
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Z87-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket DS Brand NO. support (Optional) 1 2 4 G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • • G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-32GTXD(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 1.65 • • • G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-32GTXDG(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65 • • • APACER 78.BAGH5.AFD0C 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65 • • APACER 78.CAGH6.AFD0C 16GB (2x
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E7828 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 ...................................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv Z87-A 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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Z87-A 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.) // 2400 2400 (O.C.)* (O.C.)* // 2200 2200 (
