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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
Q87M-E specications summary .............................................................. vi
Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-3
1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-7
1.5 Expansion slots ............................................................................ 1-9
1.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-10
1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-11
1.8 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................ 1-19
1.9 Software support ........................................................................ 1-20
BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-5
2.3 My Favorites ................................................................................. 2-9
2.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-10
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-12
2.6 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-23
2.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-34
2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-37
2.9 Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-43
2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-44
Appendices
Notices .......................................................................................................A-1
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-3
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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 cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may be exposed to moisture.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Where to nd 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 yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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
completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
completing 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 an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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Q87M-E specications summary
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CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and
Celeron® processors
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Chipset Intel® Q87 Express Chipset
Memory 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-
buffered memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).
** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit
operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a
maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating
system.
Graphics Integrated graphics processor
Multi-VGA output support: D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort ports
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160@24Hz /
3840 x 2160 @60Hz
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x
1600 @60Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (@ x4)
2 x PCI slots
Storage Intel® Q87 Express Chipset:
- 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (Cornsilk)
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS Q87M-E 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.
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Q87M-E specications summary
LAN Intel® I217LM Gigabit LAN controller
Audio 8-channel Realtek® ALC887-VD High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Anti-pop Function, Front
Panel Retasking
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-
channel audio output.
USB 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel)
10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel)
ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Features:
- ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- ASUS Network iControl
- ASUS GPU Boost
- ASUS AI SUITE III
- ASUS Ai Charger
- ASUS Anti-surge
- ASUS EPU
- ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2™
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-SLOT
100% Solid Capacitors
Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x DVI port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x USB 3.0 ports
3 x Audio jacks
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Internal connectors/
switches/ buttons
1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports
3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x LPT Header
2 x COM Headers
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x DIS ME jumper
TPM IC onboard
BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7,
ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree
BIOS 3
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Support DVD Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6”x 8.8” (24.4cm x 22.4cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Product introduction
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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.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
1.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard ts.
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can
cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.
1.2.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge
with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.
1.2.2 Screw holes
Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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Q87M-E
Place this side
towards the rear
of the chassis
1.2.3 Motherboard layout
Q87M-E
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_2
PCI2
PCI1
Clarkvill
I217
ASM
1083
ASM
1442
HDMI_DP
USB1314USB1112USB910
AAFP
EATXPWR
BATTERY
Super
I/O
ALC
887-VD2
KBMS
DVI_VGA
16Mb
BIOS
SB_PWR
CLRTC F_PANEL
22.4cm(8.8in)
DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6
SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4
SATA6G_1
SPEAKER
SATA6G_2
AUDIO
LAN_USB34
USB78
USB3_56
CHA_FAN1
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN2
CHASSIS
24.4cm(9.6in)
LGA1150
DIGI
+VRM
COM1
COM2
EATX12V
USB3_12
Intel®
Q87
DIS_ME
LPT
2 21 3 514
1013 11 9 812141516
3
1
6
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1.2.4 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 1-16
2. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 1-13
3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 1-14
4. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 1-3
5. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-7
6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-17
7. Intel® Q87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) 1-16
8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-18
9. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 1-11
10. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-14
11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-10
12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB9~14) 1-17
13. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-15
14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15
15. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-18
16. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-18
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel 4th
generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors.
Q87M-E
Q87M-E CPU socket LGA1150
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1.3.1 Installing the CPU
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A
B
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
• 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.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1150 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
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A
B
C
5
4
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.
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A
B
B
A
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
1
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
B
A
A
B
1
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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 has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but
is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are
developed for better performance with less power consumption. The gure illustrates the
location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2
Q87M-E
Q87M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2
1.4.2 Memory congurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered 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 conguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or
less.
• Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding
timing or the loaded X.M.P. Prole is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability
and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and
other installed devices.
• The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs.
ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.
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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 efcient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
• Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
1. Press the retaining clips outward
to unlock a DIMM socket.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the DIMM slot key on the
socket.
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into
a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket
until the retaining clips snap back
in place and the DIMM is properly
seated.
1.4.4 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
DIMM notch
2
1
DIMM slot key
Unlocked
retaining clip
3
Locked Retaining Clip
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2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
Support the DIMM lightly with
your ngers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it ips out
with extra force.
DIMM notch
1
2
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 components.
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later
use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely
seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for
information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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1.5.3 PCI slots
The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with
PCI specications.
1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that
comply with the PCI Express specications.
1.6 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing
the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
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 <Del> 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 default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H
Intel PCH SATA controller #0 – – – shared – – – –
Intel PCH SATA controller #1 – – – shared – – – –
Realtek 8111F controller shared – – – – – – –
Q87M-E
Q87M-E Clear RTC RAM
1 2 2 3
Normal
(Default)
Clear RTC
CLRTC
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• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper
again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the
battery.
• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For
system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.
Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter
settings to default values.
1.7 Connectors
1.7.1 Rear panel connectors
4
910 8
5 6
7
1
13
3
11
2
12
1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. DisplayPort port. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible devices.
3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices.
4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
2. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. Set this jumper to
pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it.
Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it.
2 2 3
Normal
(Default)
Disable ME
DIS_ME
1
Q87M-E
Q87M-E Intel®ME jumper
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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port Headset
2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center
Lime (Front panel) - - - Side Speaker Out
8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB
2.0/1.1 devices.
9. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB
3.0 devices.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a
Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the
operating system’s setting.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.
• Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their rmware for better compatibility.
To congure an 8-channel audio output:
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED
5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6 and
8-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
Refer to the audio conguration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-
channel conguration.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking
then steady)
Ready to wake
up from S5 mode
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10. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB
2.0/1.1 devices.
11. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to
output RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I.
12. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks
(Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)):
- DisplayPort port: 553 MHz
- HDMI port: 300 MHz
- DVI port: 165 MHz
- VGA port: 180 MHz
13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
1.7.2 Internal connectors
1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The COM module is purchased separately.
Q87M-E
Q87M-E Serial port(COM) connectors
PIN 1
COM1
D
C
D
D
X
T
D
N
G
S
T
R
I
R
D
X
R
R
T
D
R
S
D
S
T
C
PIN 1
COM2
D
C
D
D
X
T
D
N
G
S
T
R
I
R
DX
R
R
T
D
R
S
D
S
T
C
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•
We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specication 2.0-compliant power supply
unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin
power plugs.
•
DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the
system will not boot up.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when conguring a
system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional
devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.
•
If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
Q87M-E
Q87M-E ATX power connectors
EATXPWR
PIN 1
GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
EATX12V
PIN 1
C
D
V
2
1
+
C
D
V
2
1
+
C
D
V
2
1
+
C
D
V
2
1
+
D
N
G
D
N
G
D
N
G
D
N
G
3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker
allows you hear system beeps and warnings.
Q87M-E
Q87M-E Speaker Out connector
+5V
GND
GND
Speaker Out
SPEAKER
PIN 1
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4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector,
set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an
AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default,
this connector is set to [HD]. See section 2.6.10 Onboard Devices Conguration for
details.
Q87M-E
Q87M-E Front panel audio connector
AAFP
AGND
NC
SENSE1_RETUR
SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PIN 1
AGND
NC
NC
NC
MIC2
MICPWR
Line out_R
NC
Line out_L
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
5. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect
one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis
intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis
component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion
event.
By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper
cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion
detection feature.
Q87M-E
Q87M-E Chassis intrusion connector
+5VSB_MB
Chassis Signal
GND
CHASSIS
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6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not
place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of
maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature.
CHA_FAN2
GND
CHA FAN PWR
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWM
CHA_FAN1
CHA FAN PWM
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
Q87M-E Fan connectors
7. Intel® Q87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow])
This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s
signal cables.
When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI].
See section 2.6.4 SATA Conguration for details.
SATA6G_1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXP1
GND
SATA6G_2
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
GND
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_TXP2
GND
Q87M-E
Q87M-E SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
GND
RSATA_TXP3
RSATA_TXN3
GND
RSATA_RXN3
RSATA_RXP3
GND
SATA6G_3
GND
RSATA_TXP5
RSATA_TXN5
GND
RSATA_RXN5
RSATA_RXP5
GND
SATA6G_5
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
GND
RSATA_RXN4
RSATA_RXP4
GND
SATA6G_4
GND
RSATA_TXP6
RSATA_TXN6
GND
RSATA_RXN6
RSATA_RXP6
GND
SATA6G_6
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8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front
or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 4.8Gbps, faster charging time for
USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efciency, and backward compatibility with
USB 2.0.
The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
Q87M-E
Q87M-E USB3.0 Front panel connector
USB3_12
USB3+5V
USB3+5V
9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specications and supports up to
480Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
Q87M-E
USB910
PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P9-
USB_P9+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P10-
USB_P10+
GND
USB1112
PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P11-
USB_P11+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P12-
USB_P12+
GND
USB1314
PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P13-
USB_P13+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P14-
USB_P14+
GND
Q87M-E USB2.0 connectors
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10. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written
to the HDD.
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN)
This connector is for the system power button.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
Q87M-E
PIN 1
PWR_BTN
PLED+
PLED-
PWR
GND
HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
Ground
HWRST#
(NC)
F_PANEL
PWR_LED
+HD_LED RESET
Q87M-E System panel connector
11. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)
The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT
standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible
computers.
Q87M-E
Q87M-E Parallel Port Connector
LPT
PIN 1
SLCT
PE
BUSY
ACK#
PD7
PD6
PD5
PD4
PD3
PD2
PD1
PD0
STB#
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
SLIN#
INIT#
ERR#
AFD
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1.8 Onboard LEDs
1. Standby Power LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the
system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should
shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any
motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
SB_PWR
ON
Standby Power Powered Off
OFF
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Q87M-E Onboard LED
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1.9 Software support
1.9.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® 7 and Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always
install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your
hardware.
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.
1.9.2 Support DVD information
The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
The following screen is for reference only.
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the
DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS
motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs
to display their respective menus.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to
display Support
DVD/motherboard
information
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
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1.9.3 Intel® SBA support
Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that
provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses.
• Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed.
• Some models without the 5MB ME rmware do not support Intel® SBA. Please refer to
the spec sheet for details.
Platform requirements:
• Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32/64bit)
• Lynx Point PCH with Core™ Haswell CPU (Shark Bay platforms) with 5MB ME 9.0
rmware load
CPU and chipsets requirements:
* Intel® Core™ i3 with B85, H87, Q87
* Intel® Core™ i5 with B85, H87, Q87
* Intel® Core™ i7 with B85, H87, Q87
* Intel® Core™ i5 vPro with one of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87
* Intel® Core™ i7 vPro with one of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87
• The Intel® Management Engine software kit must be installed (The Local Manageability
Service and the Intel® Management Engine Interface must be installed and running.)
• Local Administrator rights on the target machine
The Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest CPU QVL (Qualied Vendors List).
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BIOS information
2
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to
restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update
utility.
2.1.1 EZ Update
EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares,
drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved
BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
Model Name: Q87M-E
Click to automatically
update your
motherboard’s
driver, software and
rmware
Click to nd and
select the BIOS
from le
Click to select a
boot logo
Click to update
the BIOS
EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet
Service Provider).
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2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based
utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at
www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.
2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.
3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
• This function supports USB ash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition
only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS
le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS
le.
• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device into
Q87ME.CAP.
• The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest
BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash drive that contains the
BIOS le to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility also
allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or
gets corrupted during the updating process.
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may
not be same as shown.
Before updating BIOS
1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB ash drive formatted using
FAT32/16 on a single partition.
2. Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at
http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB ash drive.
NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in NTFS format.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
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Booting the system to a DOS environment
1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port.
2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the
optical drive as the boot device.
3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by
pressing the item number.
4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C
(optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).
Updating the BIOS le
To update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:
1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
Q87M-E
0208
Q87M-E-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-03-20 15:25:48
03/20/2013
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30
ASUS Q87M-E 2-5
3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys
to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le
and prompts you to conrm BIOS update.
4. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS
Updater. Restart your computer.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
• For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS
prompt after updating BIOS.
• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.10
Exit menu for details.
• Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS le if you have
disconnected them.
2.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS
screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,
POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
Press the reset button on the system chassis.
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a
running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
•
•
•
•
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• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this
motherboard.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. See section 2.10 Exit Menu
for details.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information
on how to erase the RTC RAM.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ
Mode/Advanced Mode screen.
EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select
the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the
Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for the
advanced BIOS settings.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details.
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• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
• The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the
system.
Selects the boot
device priority Displays the system
properties of the
selected mode on the
right hand side
Normal mode
Selects the boot
device priority
Loads
optimized
default
Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU voltage output,
and CPU/chassis fan speed
Selects the display language
of the BIOS setup program
Exits the BIOS setup program without
saving the changes, saves the changes
and resets the system, or enters the
Advanced Mode
ASUS Optimal
mode
Displays the
Advanced mode
menus
Selects the
Advanced
mode functions
Power saving
mode
Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the
BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7.
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Navigation keys
General helpMenu bar
Submenu item
Conguration eldsMenu itemsBack button
Pop-up window
Scroll bar
Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have
their respective menu items.
Back button
This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click
this button to return to the previous menu screen.
Submenu items
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Last modied
settings Quick note
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and conguration
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the
fan settings
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tool For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
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Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration
options for that item.
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on
the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the
other items on the screen.
Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup
program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
Conguration elds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can
change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-congurable.
A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Quick Note button
This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS.
Last Modied button
This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup.
2.3 My Favorites
MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite
BIOS items.
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2.4 Main menu
The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup
program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and
allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
2.4.1 System Language [English]
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration options:
[English] [Español] [Русский] [
한국어]
2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
2.4.4 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Adding items to My Favorites
To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites:
1. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover
the pointer to the item.
2. Press <F4> on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to My
Favorites page.
You cannot add the following items to My Favorites:
• Items with submenu options
• User-congurable items such as language and boot device order
• Conguration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date
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• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.
• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default
Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.
Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator
password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only
selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Conrm the password when prompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear
the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set
a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Conrm the password when prompted.
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld
values can cause the system to malfunction.
The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you
installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to display the following items:
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press
<Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
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Scroll down to display the following items:
Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz
Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed.
Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz
Displays the target DRAM speed.
Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz
Displays the target Cache speed.
Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz
Displays the target DMI/PEG clock.
Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz
Displays the target iGPU speed.
2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options:
[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
[X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole
(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the proles supported by your
memory modules for optimizing the system performance.
The item X.M.P. appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].
2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]
[Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/
User-dened memory frequency mode.
[Disabled] Allows you to set to default core ratio settings.
2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually.
[Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically.
[Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for all cores.
[Per Core] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio individually.
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The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All
Cores] or [Per Core].
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core
Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit.
2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
These items become congurable only when you set the CPU Core Ratio item to [Per
Core].
2.5.4 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the minimum CPU Cache Ratio.
2.5.5 Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the maximum CPU Cache Ratio.
2.5.6 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode.
[Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings.
[100:133] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133.
[100:100] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100.
2.5.7 Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Conguration options: [DDR3-
800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR3-
2133MHz]~[DDR3-3200MHz]
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.
2.5.8 CPU Graphics Max. Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU Graphics maximum ratio. The maximum ratio is 60x. Use <+>/<->
to adjust the value.
2.5.9 GPU Boost [As is]
Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics
performance. Conguration options: [As is] [Enabled].
2.5.10 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.5.11 DRAM Timing Control
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard
and press the <Enter> key.
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.
Primary Timings
DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock]
DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock]
DRAM COMMAND Rate [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] [2 DRAM Clock] [3 DRAM Clock]
Secondary Timings
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]
DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [511 DRAM Clock]
DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [65535 DRAM Clock]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [16 DRAM Clock]
DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]
DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [255 DRAM Clock]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]
DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]
DRAM CAS# Write to Latency [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock]
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RTL IOL control
DRAM RTL initial Value [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock]
DRAM RTL (CHA) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock]
DRAM RTL (CHB) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock]
DRAM I0-L (CHA) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Delay 1 Clock] - [Delay 15 Clock]
DRAM IO-L (CHB) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Delay 1 Clock] - [Delay 15 Clock]
Third Timings
tRDRD [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock]
tRDRD_dr [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]
tRDRD_dd [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]
tWRRD [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock]
tWRRD_dr [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]
tWRRD_dd [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]
tWRWR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock]
tWRWR_dr [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]
tWRWR_dd [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]
Dec_WRD [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1]
tRDWR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock]
tRDWR_dr [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock]
tRDWR_dd [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock]
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MISC
MRC Fast Boot [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot.
[Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot.
[Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot.
DRAM CLK Period [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [14]
Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...]
Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1]
[Disable Both DIMMS]
Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...]
Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1]
[Disable Both DIMMS]
Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...]
Conguration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)]
2.5.12 DIGI+ VRM
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specication and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working
voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and
better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. This
item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the
system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100%
(Extreme). Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication.
CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX]
This item allows you to set a xed CPU frequency. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the
value. The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval.
CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]
Allows you to set the power phase based on the CPU. Conguration options: [Auto]
[Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme] and [Manual
Adjustment]. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
This following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control item to
[Manual Adjustment].
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Manual Adjustment [Fast]
Allows you to set a response for the CPU power phase control. Conguration options:
[Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions
of every component.
[T. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
[Extreme] Select to maintain the current VRM balance.
CPU Current Capability [Auto]
Allows you to congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range
simultaneously. Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.
2.5.13 CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.
Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and
core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and
decreased average heat production.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable your core processor’s speed to run faster than the marked frequency in
a specic condition. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
• Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only.
• The following rst three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].
Turbo Mode Parameters
Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration package power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Package Power Time Window [Auto]
Allows you to set the package power time window.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
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CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current.
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value.
CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency
Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the frequency tuning mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [+] [-]
CPU Internal Power Fault Control
Thermal Feedback [Auto]
When enabled, it allows CPU to take precautionary actions when the thermal of the
external regulator exceeds the limit.Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto]
Allows you to manage the CPU Integrated VR fault. Conguration options: [Auto]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Internal Power Conguration
CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto]
Allows you to manage the CPU integrated VR efciency. Conguration options: [Auto]
[High Performance] [Balanced]
Power Decay Mode [Auto]
Enable to improve power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor
enters low current mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Idle Power-in Response [Auto]
Allows you to set the idle power-in response. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast]
Idle Power-out Response [Auto]
Allows you to set the idle power-out response. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast]
Power Current Slope [Auto]
Allows you to set the power current slope. Conguration options: [Auto] [Level 4] [Level 3]
[Level 2] [Level 1] [Level 0] ]Level -1] [Level -2] [Level -3] [Level -4].
Power Current Offset [Auto]
Allows you to set the power current offset. Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75%]
[62.5%] [50%] [37.5%] [25%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75%]
[-87.5%] [-100%]
Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto]
Allows you to set the power fast ramp response. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
value.
CPU Internal Power Saving Control
Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto]
Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the value.
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Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto]
Allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the value.
Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto]
Allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the value.
2.5.14 Extreme OV [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable extreme over-voltage. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
2.5.15 CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the CPU core voltage. Increase the voltage when increasing the
core frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode].
[Adaptive Mode] is available for some specic CPU types.
CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you
to set the CPU core voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V
interval.
Offset Mode Sign [+]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive
Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Conguration options: [+] [-]
CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or
[Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset. The values range
from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows
you to set the additional turbo mode CPU core voltage. The values range from 0.001V to
1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows
you to set the total adaptive mode CPU core voltage. The values range from 0.001V to
1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
2.5.16 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the CPU Cache voltage. Increase the cache voltage when
increasing the ring frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]
[Adaptive Mode].
[Adaptive Mode] is available for some specic CPU types.
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CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows
you to set the CPU Cache voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a
0.001V interval.
Offset Mode Sign [+]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive
Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Conguration options: [+] [-]
CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or
[Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. The values range
from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows
you to set the additional turbo mode CPU cache voltage. The values range from 0.001V to
1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
Total Adaptive Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows
you to set the total adaptive mode CPU cache voltage. The values range from 0.001V to
1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
2.5.17 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Increase the graphics voltage when
increasing the iGPU frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]
[Adaptive Mode].
[Adaptive Mode] is available for some specic CPU types.
CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows
you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with
a 0.001V interval.
Offset Mode Sign [+]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive
Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Conguration options: [+] [-]
CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or
[Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage offset. The values
range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and
allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. The values range from
0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
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Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and
allows you to set the total adaptive mode CPU graphics voltage. The values range from
0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
2.5.18 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset mode sign. Conguration
options: [+] [-].
CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. Increase the value when
increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
2.5.19 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
This item allows you to set the CPU analog I/O voltage offset mode sign. Conguration
options: [+] [-].
CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to set the CPU analog I/O voltage offset. Increase the value when
increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
2.5.20 CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset mode sign. Conguration
options: [+] [-].
CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto]
This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset. Increase the value when
increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
2.5.21 SVID Support [Auto]
Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the external voltage
regulator. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled].
2.5.22 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto]
This item allows you to set the CPU input voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 2.700V
with a 0.010V interval.
2.5.23 DRAM Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 1.800V with a 0.005V
interval.
2.5.24 PCH Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCH Voltage. The values range from 0.735V to 1.500V with a 0.005V
interval.
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2.5.25 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage. The values range from 0.3950V to 0.6300V
with a 0.0050V interval.
2.5.26 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA. The values range from 0.3950V to
0.6300V with a 0.0050V interval
2.5.27 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB. The values range from 0.3950V to
0.6300V with a 0.0050V interval
2.5.28 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto] Automatic conguration.
[Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.
[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
2.6 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values
can cause the system to malfunction.
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2.6.1 Trusted Computing
The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) feature.
The following items function only when a TPM module is installed in this motherboard.
TPM Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
TPM State [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set the TPM Support item to [Enabled] and allows you to
enable or disable the TPM after POST. Reboot your system for the changes to take effect.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.6.2 CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.
Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
[Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.
Hyper-threading [Enabled]
The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two
logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two
threads or processes simultaneously.
[Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled.
[Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled.
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs
with extended CPUID functions.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
[Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).
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Intel® Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to automatically analyze the requirements and
prefetch data and codes for the CPU.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...]
This item allows you to select the boot performance mode. Conguration options: [Max Non-
Turbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance]
CPU Power Management Conguration
This item allows you to manage and congure the CPU’s power.
Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.
[Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a
specic condition. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only.
CPU C states [Auto]
[Auto] Automatic conguration.
[Enabled] Enables the CPU C states.
[Disabled] Disables the CPU C states.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled].
Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state.
[Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state.
CPU C3 Report [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Conguration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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CPU C6 report [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Conguration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
C6 Latency [Short]
Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Conguration options:
[Short] [Long]
CPU C7 report [CPU C7s]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. Conguration
options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
C7 Latency [Long]
Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Conguration options:
[Short] [Long]
Package C State Support [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the whole C-State package support.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7]
[CPU C7s]
2.6.3 PCH Conguration
PCI Express Conguration
DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]
Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on both NB and SB side of
the DMI Link. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASPM Support [Disabled]
Allows you to set the ASPM support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1]
L0sL1].
PCIe Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1]
[Gen2]
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to
[Enabled].
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]
The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4
mode. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled
Entry After [x]
Allows you to set the wake-up time.The values range from 0 (immediately)
to 120.
Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled]
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The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is
not enough for Rapid Start Technology to work. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Memory Threshold [0]
Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology
to work.
Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size.
Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Conguration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled]
ICST Configuration [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT conguration. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled]
Allows you to congure the DeepSx Mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5]
[Enabled in S4-S5].
2.6.4 SATA Conguration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA
port.
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.
[IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI
(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage
driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage
performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally
optimize the order of commands.
[RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the
SATA hard disk drives.
IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection. [Native]
This item appears only when you set SATA Mode Selection to [IDE] and allows you to select
the IDE legacy or native mode. Conguration options: [Native] [Legacy]
Aggressive LPM Support [Auto]
This item appears only when you set SATA Mode Selection to [AHCI] and allows you to
enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Conguration options: [Auto]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
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S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When
read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning
messages during the POST. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled]
These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow
you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.6.5 System Agent Conguration
VT-d [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
CPU Audio Device [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
DVI Port Audio [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the DVI port. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Graphics Conguration
Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices.
Primary Display [Auto]
Allows you to select which of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics device should be the Primary
Display. Conguration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI]
iGPU Memory [Auto]
Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the
iGPU. Conguration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M]
[256M] [288M][320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M]
Render Standby [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce
iGPU power use when the system is idle. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
[Enabled]
iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function
support, set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics.
The iGPU shared system memory size will be xed at 64MB.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DMI Conguration
Allows you to control various DMI functions.
DMI Gen 2 [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled]
[Disabled]
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NB PCIe Conguration
Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings.
PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to congure the PCIEX16_1 speed.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA
side of the DMI Link. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1]
PEG - ASPM [Disabled]
Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG Device. The setting takes no effect if
PEG is not the active device at present. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM
L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1]
Memory Conguration
Memory Scrambler [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support.
Memory Remap [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable remapping the memory above 4GB.
[Enabled] Enables the function.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
2.6.6 AMT Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to change the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT)
feature.
Intel® AMT [Enabled]
Allow you to enable or disable the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) in the BIOS
extension. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
• iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution.
If enabled, this requires additional rmware in the SPI device.
• The following two items become congurable only when you set the Intel®AMT item to
[Enabled].
BIOS Hotkey Pressed [Disabled]
This item become congurable only when the previous item is set to [Enabled] and allows
you to enable or disable this function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Un-Congure ME [Disabled]
Sets this item to [Disabled] to uncongure AMT/ME without using a password or set it to
[Enabled] to use a password. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
2.6.7 USB Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
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The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
item shows None.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
[Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.
[Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If
detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is
detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]
[Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup.
[Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller.
[Enabled] Enables the function.
[Disabled] Disables the function.
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature.
[Disabled] Disables the function.
USB Single Port Control
USB3_1/2/5/6 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.2
Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].
USB3, 4, 7~14 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.2
Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].
2.6.8 Platform Misc Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to congure the Platform Misc.
PCIE Express Native Power Management [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCIE express native power management. Conguration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Native ASPM [Disabled]
The item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable
or disable ASPM. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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2.6.9 Serial Port Console Redirection
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Enables or disables the console redirection feature. When enabled, it allows you to maintain
a system from a remote location by redirecting keyboard input and text output through the
serial port. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Console Redirection Settings
The following items become congurable only when you set the previous item to [Enabled].
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM0 (DISA...]
Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote
management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Conguration options:
[COM0 (Disabled)] [COM1 (Disabled)] [COM2 (Pci Bys0, Dev0, Func0) (Disabled)]
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
VT-UTF8 is the preferred terminal type for out-of-band management. The next best
choice is VT100+ and then VT100. Conguration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8]
[ANSI]
Bits per second [115200]
Allows you to select the transmission speed of the serial port. Conguration options:
[9600] [19200] [57600] [115200]
Flow Control [None]
Flow control prevents data loss from buffer overow. This item allows you to set the
ow control. Conguration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]
2.6.10 Onboard Devices Conguration
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device.
[Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device.
The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled].
Front Panel Type [HD]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-
denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
[HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition audio.
[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97
Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable
or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
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Serial Port Conguration
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration.
Serial Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you
to select the Serial Port base address. Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]
Serial Port 1 Conguration
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port 1 conguration.
Serial Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM) 1.Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
Change Settings [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3]
This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you
to select the Serial Port base address. Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]
Parallel Port Conguration
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port conguration.
Parallel Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE).
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Parallel Port Conguration item to
[Enabled].
Change Settings [Auto]
Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Conguration
options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5;] [IO=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h;
IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]
Device Mode [STD Printe...]
Allows you to select the Printer Port mode. Conguration options: [STD Printer Mode]
[SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP
and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode]
2.6.11 APM
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
[Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.
[Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
[Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was
before the AC power loss.
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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.
[Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.
[Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.
[Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature
requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.
[Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX
power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the
Intel®/Realtek LAN device.
[Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the
Intel®/Realtek LAN device.
Power On By Ring [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event.
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/
Minute/Second will become user-congurable with set values.
2.6.12 Network Stack
Network Stack [Disabled]
This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled].
Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]
This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Conguration options:
[Disable Link] [Enabled]
Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Conguration options:
[Disable Link] [Enabled]
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2.7 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
Scroll down to display the following items:
2.7.1 CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature.
Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature.
2.7.2 CPU / Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] /
[N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / chassis fan
1/2speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the
eld shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
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2.7.3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage,
12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.
2.7.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to
disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM]
CPU Fan Prole [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to
set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on
the CPU temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values
range from 20ºC to 75ºC.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values
range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the
CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Lower Temperature [20]
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values
range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU
fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
2.7.5 Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan control feature.
[Enabled] Enables the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan control feature.
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Chassis1/2 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows
you to disable or set the chassis1/2 fan warning speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
Chassis1/2 Fan Prole [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows
you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis1/2 fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis1/2 fan automatically adjust
depending on the chassis1/2 temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis1/2 fan operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis1/2 fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis1/2 Fan Prole to [Manual].
Chassis1/2 Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. The
values range from 40ºC to 75ºC.
Chassis1/2 Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values
range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the
chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Chassis1/2 Lower Temperature [40]
Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.
Chassis1/2 Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values
range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis
fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.8 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Scroll down to display the following items:
2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]
[Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed.
[Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot.
The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled].
USB Support [Partial In...]
[Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a
fastest POST time.
[Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will
extend the POST time.
[Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and
mouse connections will be detected.
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PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]
Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings
only apply when Fast Boot is enabled.
[Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the
system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been
reconnected or changed. If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before
restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup
program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices.
[Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available during POST at any
circumstances. This process will extend POST time.
[Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be available until your
computer enters the operating system.
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
[Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.
[Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST.
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss.
[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss.
2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Enabled]
[Enabled] Display the boot logo during POST.
[Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
Boot Logo Size Control [Auto]
This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Enabled] and allows you to
adjust the boot logo size. Conguration options: [Auto] [Full Screen].
POST Delay Time [3 sec]
This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Enabled]. This item allows
you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You
can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10
seconds.
This feature will only work under normal boot.
Post Report [5 sec]
This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. This item allows you
to select a desired post report waiting time. Conguration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until
Press ESC].
2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On]
[On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].
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[Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].
2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
[Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot
sequence.
[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party
manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
[Enabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup
program.
[EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the
various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.
Launch CSM [Enabled]
[Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on
devices.
[Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI
driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and
Security Boot.
The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM]
Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Conguration options:
[UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM rst]
Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Conguration
options: [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] [Ignore]
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Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM rst]
Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Conguration
options: [Both, Legacy OpROM rst] [Both, UEFI rst] [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst]
[Ignore]
Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM rst]
Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch.
Conguration options: [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst]
2.8.9 Secure Boot
Allows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect
the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
OS Type [Windows UE...]
Allows you to select your installed operating system.
[Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this
option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft®
Secure Boot compliant OS.
[Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-UEFI
mode, Windows® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft® Secure Boot
non-compliant OS. Only on Windows® UEFI mode that Microsoft®
Secure Boot can function properly.
The following item appears when OS Type is set to [Windows UEFI mode].
Key Management
This item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. It allows you to manage
the Secure Boot keys.
Clear Secure Boot keys
This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows
you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.
Save Secure Boot keys
This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows
you to save all default Secure Boot keys.
PK Management
The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the rmware from any non-permissible
changes. The system veries the PK before your system enters the OS.
Delete PK
Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all
the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active. Conguration options:
[Yes] [No]
Load PK from File
Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
The PK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
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KEK Management
The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database
(db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx).
Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK).
Delete the KEK
Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Conguration options:
[Yes] [No]
Load KEK from File
Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.
Append KEK from le
Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an
additional db and dbx loaded management.
The KEK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
DB Management
The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI
applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the
single computer.
Delete the db
Allows you to delete the db le from your system. Conguration options:
[Yes] [No]
Load db from File
Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device.
Append db from le
Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more
images can be loaded securely.
The DB le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
DBX Management
The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are
no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.
Delete the DBX
Allows you to delete the DBX le from your system. Conguration options:
[Yes] [No]
Load DBX from File
Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device.
Append DBX from le
Allows you to load the additional DBX from a storage device so that more
db’s images cannot be loaded.
The DBX le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
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2.8.10 Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.
• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:
• Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.
• Press <F8> after POST.
2.8.11 Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on
the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.
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2.9 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.
For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.
2.9.2 ASUS O.C. Prole
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created.
Save to Prole
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a
prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
Load from Prole
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole
number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the
system boot failure!
• We recommend that you update the BIOS le only coming from the same memory/
CPU conguration and BIOS version.
2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information
DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1]
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the
selected slot. Conguration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2]
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2.10 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit
menu.
Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears.
Select Yes to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes & Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to discard
changes and exit.
ASUS EZ Mode
This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of
the available devices that have a lesystem.
Q87M-E A-1
Appendices
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
A-2 Appendices
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
VCCI Class B Statement
KC: Korea Warning Statement
Q87M-E A-3
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
E-mail info@asus.com.tw
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Online support support.asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone +1-812-282-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Online support support.asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959911
Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-1805-010923*
Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11
Online support support.asus.com
* EUR 0.14/minute from a German xed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112,
TAIWAN R.O.C.
Authorised representative in
Europe:
ASUS Computer GmbH
Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN,
GERMANY
A-4 Appendices
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International
Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555
hereby declares that the product
Product Name : Motherboard
Model Number : Q87M-E
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President
Signature :
Date : Apr. 15, 2013
Ver. 120601
EC Declaration of Conformity
We, the undersigned,
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
Country: TAIWAN
Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN
Country: GERMANY
declare the following apparatus:
Product name : Motherboard
Model name : Q87M-E
conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:
2004/108/EC-EMC Directive
EN 55022:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 55020:2007+A11:2011
1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive
EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10)
EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08)
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08)
EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03)
EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1(2011-05)
EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1(2011-07)
EN 301 893 V1.6.1(2011-11)
EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 50360:2001
EN 62479:2010
EN 50385:2002
EN 62311:2008
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09)
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08)
EN 301 489-4 V1.4.1(2009-05)
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11)
EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11)
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05)
EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1(2010-09)
EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06)
EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09)
EN 301 357-2 V1.4.1(2008-11)
EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1(2005-07)
EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1(2005-07)
2006/95/EC-LVD Directive
EN 60950-1 / A12:2011 EN 60065:2002 / A12:2011
2009/125/EC-ErP Directive
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008
Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009
Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009
2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive Ver. 130208
CE marking
Declaration Date: 15/04/2013
Year to begin affixing CE marking:2013
Position : CEO
Name : Jerry Shen
Signature : __________
(EC conformity marking)