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- Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 1
Motherboard SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 2
applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 3
2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 4
3-49 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-49 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-49 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-52 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-53 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-54 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-55 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 5
4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-4 4.3.2 Thermal Radar 2 4-7 4.3.3 Remote GO 4-12 4.3.4 USB 3.0 Boost 4-18 4.3.5 EZ Update 4-19 4.3.6 Network iControl 4-20 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-22 4.3.8 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 6
motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 7
of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 8
perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 9
SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 10
Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* 2 x ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controllers** - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (beige - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 11
- AI Suite 3 - Remote GO! - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 12
ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 13
User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x 35mm Assistant fans 2 x short fan screws 4 x long fan screws - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 14
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 15
graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 16
The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.1.2 "Ultimate - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 17
and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. MemOK! MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-3 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 18
the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than the traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than 2.2 TB. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 19
BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs. AI Suite - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 20
10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through a single cable. Also, it supports ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union line with ASUS vision - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 21
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. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-7 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 22
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 23
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2 ) 3. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. MemOK! button 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Intel® Z87 Serial - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 24
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 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 25
memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 26
According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 27
10-12-12-31 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.66 1.65 1.65 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 28
(2x2GB) DS - - GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - Timing 7-10-10-28 9-10-9-28 9-11-9-28 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 29
-28 9-9-9-28 11-11-11-28 11-11-11-31 9-9-9-27 11-11-11-28 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-27 Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.65 1.65 1.65 - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-15 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 30
DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 - - 1600 8-8-8-24 1.5 •• - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •• - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-6-6-18 1.65 Heat-Sink 1.5 Package 8-8-8-24 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 7-8-7-20 1.65 9-9-9-24 1.65 - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 •• - - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 10-10-10 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 31
24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-17 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 32
DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors EK Memory G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL TK963EBF3 - DS MICRON D9QBJ - Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 - DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 - •• - •• - •• - •• 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 33
• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-19 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 34
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 35
™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x1_3 SMBUS Controller Intel® SATA Controller Intel® LAN - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 36
about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 37
enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system using the power-on button to allow your system to go through POST (without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-23 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 38
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 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 39
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. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-25 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 40
create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 1-26 Chapter - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 41
, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Chapter 1 • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-27 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 42
4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 43
the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 44
installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ASST_FAN connectors support the TUF Thermal Radar 2 feature. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that you connect only an assistant fan to the - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 45
audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio motherboard. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 46
use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 47
beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 1-33 Chapter 1 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 48
. 12. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 49
layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 50
3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 51
2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-3 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 52
2.1.3 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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 53
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-5 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 54
2.1.4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 55
2.1.5 ATX Power connection OR OR ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-7 Chapter 2 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 56
2.1.6 SATA device connection OR OR Chapter 2 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 57
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED+ HDD LED- IDE LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 AAFP 2-9 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 58
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 59
/file format error. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-11 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 60
2.0 ports 7-10 2. USB 3.0 ports 5-6 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. External SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 7. DisplayPort 8. HDMI port 9. USB 3.0 ports 1-2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 10. Audio I/O ports - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 61
ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Side Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-13 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 62
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 63
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 2-15 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 64
to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 2-16 Chapter - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 65
three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 66
Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 67
BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z87ST.CAP for this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-1 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 68
fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.2.7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 69
default settings Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side • 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. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-3 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 70
basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 71
The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 72
item to My Favorites page. You cannot add the following items to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 73
to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.2.7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • 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]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 74
that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 75
the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-9 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 76
the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [X.M.P.]. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 77
you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you to set a value for an optimal CPU Grapics Ratio. Use the or keys to adjust the CPU graphics ratio. The minimum value depends on the installed CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-11 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 78
OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to the integrated graphics loading. Configuration options: [As Is] [Ratio Only] [BCLK First] EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 79
15] DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] RTL IOL control DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D1 Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D0 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-13 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 80
] Dec_WRD Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] tRDWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] tRDWR_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] tRDWR_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 81
Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 82
be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual Adjustment]. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency. Configuration - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 83
Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to set the Auto mode. Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Allows you to set the full phase mode. CPU following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-17 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 84
current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the switching - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 85
as it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 30A at 1Amp increment. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 86
level voltage to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Core Voltage [ Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 87
item sums up the voltages of the CPU Graphics Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage options. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-21 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 88
the standard value of the installed CPU. Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item to [Enabled]. Disabling - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 89
voltage for the control lines from the memory bus. You can use boot when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.1V to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 90
or keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.1V to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 91
3.6 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 field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-25 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 92
Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 93
] Allows your processor to reduce power when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-27 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 94
to configure the PCI Express slots. DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to control the ASPM (Active State Power Management) on both Northbridge side and Southbridge side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM level - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 95
to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support [Disabled] Allow you to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-29 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 96
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 configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Aggressive LPM Support - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 97
[RAID], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration Allows you to configure the System Agent Configuration parameters. VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 98
[L0sL1] PEG - ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 99
the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. USB Single Port Control Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB port. Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 100
and perform ASPM operations in the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Vista controls the ASPM support for the device. [Disabled] BIOS - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 101
module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 102
a high performance support. [x1 mode] PCIe x16_3 runs at x1 mode with all slots enabled. [Auto] PCIe x16_3 runs at x1 mode for system resource optimization. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel® LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the Intel® LAN controller. Intel PXE - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 103
Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices.. Power On By RTC Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-37 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 104
network stack. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 105
Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, power, and assistant fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 106
performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 107
. Assistant Fan Speed Low Limit 1/2 [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the ASST Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the assistant fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 108
chassis temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet assistant fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum assistant fan speed. [Fan Off] Set to turn off all assistant fans. [Manual] Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following items appear only when - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 109
] 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 an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-43 Chapter 3 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 110
Logo Display to [Enabled]. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] [Auto] Automatically adjusts for Windows® requirements. [Full Screen] Maximizes the boot logo size. Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 111
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 non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Boot Devices Control [UEFI and - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 112
. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS. Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® nonUEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. The following item appears - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 113
Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete the KEK Allows you , operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-47 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 114
devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 115
press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-49 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 116
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 file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Chapter - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 117
>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 118
of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. The - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 119
flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS SABERTOOTH - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 120
use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. The - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 121
all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 122
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2013/02/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:SABERTOOTH Z87 VER: 0204 DATE - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 123
system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 124
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optical drive. 2. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.EXE. Chapter 4 If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, browse the contents of the support DVD and double-click or tap \\bin\ASSETUP.EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-1 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 126
contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 127
the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. To read about your motherboard's utility guide: 1. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 128
computer: Windows® 7 OS 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 2. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe then select the Utilities tab. Chapter 4 3. From the Utilities tab, click AI Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 129
Windows® 8 OS 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions. 2. From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu, select the Utilities tab and click AI Suite 3. 3. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 130
on motherboard model. AI Suite 3 main menu bar Thermal Radar 2 Network USB 3.0 Boost iControl USB BIOS Flashback EZ Update System USB Charger+ Information Remote GO! Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 131
monitor the thermal conditions of your motherboard's CPU and VGA zones in real time. With this utility, you can also assess your CPU's temperature level during system load. CPU Zone VGA Zone Click or tap to assess the CPU's temperature level during system load Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-7 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 132
the two assistant fans. • The Fan Overtime is disabled when you enable the ErP item in the BIOS. • The two assistant fans will use the system's standby power after shutdown. DO NOT connect too many power-sharing devices as this result to power overload. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 133
changes RPM Mode The RPM mode allows you to set the fan speed when the temperature is below 75ºC. Drag the slider up or down to adjust the fan speed Click or tap to go back to main screen Click or tap to switch between CPU, chassis, and assistant fan screens Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-9 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 134
saving condition of the CPU. Tick on to enable this item to get a quicker transient response while saving the CPU power. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control allows to balance the CPU load based on the temperature or on the current system load. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 135
the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC range. DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-11 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 136
Utilities PC Smart device Windows® 7/Windows® 8 ASUS AI Suite 3 Android 2.3 or later versions iOS5 or later versions ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote • Install the AI Suite 3 utility from your ASUS motherboard's bundled support DVD. • For your Android smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 137
control functions. For more details, refer to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of this user manual for more details. • To protect your Wi-Fi utility from unauthorized remote access, click password. then set a • Ensure that the ASUS AI Suite confirmation message. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-13 Chapter 4 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 138
across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox®. q Remote Desktop: Allows you to remotely control your desktop in real time using your smart device. q DLNA Media Hub: Allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 139
Favorites folder of your local drive. Using Remote Desktop 1. On your smart device, tap Remote Desktop > Enter. 2. Select Extended Mode or Main Screen Mode to control your computer. The Extended Mode support varies with the VGA driver installed in your computer. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-15 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 140
enable the remote control functions in your Windows Media Player. To do this, launch Windows Media Player, click Stream then tick Allow remote control of my media file currently playing Click or tap to go back to Remote GO! window Click or tap to go back to previous screen Using DLNA Media Hub - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 141
Using File Transfer Click or tap to go back to Remote GO! window Click or tap to go back to the previous screen Click or tap to transfer files Click or tap files on your iOS devices, go to Settings > Privacy > Photos then turn the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote on. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-17 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 142
or tap to enable UASP or Turbo Mode to the USB device for a faster data transfer rate • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 143
your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap the select EZ Update. on the top edge of the AI Suite - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 144
iControl, click or tap the menu, then select Network iControl. on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN. EZ Start screen Click or tap to activate Network iControl Click or tap to - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 145
Click or tap to save the profile settings or rename the profile Tick to assign a schedule of your network programs to avoid network congestions Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-21 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 146
. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to your computer's USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of your user manual for more details. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 147
screen, click Check for New BIOS Update. Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 2. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to: field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. 3. After the download is complete, click OK. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-23 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 148
the ErP Ready item from the Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in the Advanced mode of the BIOS setup program. Launching USB Charger+ To launch USB Charger+, click or tap the then select USB Charger+. on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, USB Charger+ screen Click or tap to detect the connected - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 149
the AI Suite 3 main Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the motherboard's information. Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the processor's information. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-25 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 150
technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors, and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 151
tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status This version of Realtek HD Audio Manager supports Intel® 8 Series motherboards and other selected models. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-27 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 152
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The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 configuration. 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 154
Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 155
you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 5-3 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 156
Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create volume [ HELP ] Enter a unique - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 157
from 4KB to 128KB. The following are typical values: • RAID 0: 128KB • RAID 10: 64KB • RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 5-5 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 158
Normal Yes [ HELP ] Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to Recovery Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume 2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press . The following warning message - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 159
the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 5-7 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 160
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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 could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Appendices ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 A-1 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 162
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. 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 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 163
for human contact during normal operation is minimized. FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant. Appendices ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 A-3 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 164
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 165
Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923* +49-2102-9599-11 support.asus.com * EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone. Appendices ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 A-5 - Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 | SABERTOOTH Z87 User's Manual - Page 166
Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Feb. 27, 2013 Ver. 120601 EC Declaration of TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : SABERTOOTH Z87 conform with the essential
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Motherboard
SABERTOOTH
Z87