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DE128 AI Suite 3 User Manual Quick Menu AI Suite 3 Installing AI Suite 3 Launching AI Suite 3 AI Suite and Power Saving Utilities USB 3.0 Boost USB BIOS Flashback USB Charger+ Wi-Fi Engine Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO! Ai Charger+ Network iControl EZ Update System Information System requirements Wi-Fi GO! - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 2
Suite 3 on your 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. 3. From the Utilities tab, click AI Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 3
instructions. 2. From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu, select the Utilities tab and click or tap AI Suite 3. 3. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. If the ASUS motherboard support using a mouse, click the AI Suite 3 app on the Start screen). ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 4
Processors 4 Click or tap to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar Dual Intelligent Processors 4 main menu bar Dual Intelligent Processors 4 Ai Charger+ EZ Update System Information USB Charger+ Wi-Fi Engine USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl USB BIOS Flashback Wi-Fi GO! ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 5
Processors 2 main menu bar DIGI+VRM TPU USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl Remote GO! EPU Fan Xpert 2 EZ Update System Information • The AI Suite 3 features may vary depending on the motherboard model. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 6
the Configured Max CPU Power Select an advanced power saving mode Click or tap this 4-Way Optimization button to auto-detect and tune the best settings for your system Click or tap to view the 4-Way Optimization report DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 7
4-Way Optimization Click or tap the 4-Way Optimization button then click or tap Start to auto-detect the best settings based on actual usage. Click or tap to view more settings Click or or tap Desktop app to monitor the auto-tuning process after every system reboot. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 8
• Set the CPU Core Ratio item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Frequency in TPU. Refer to section Ai Tweaker menu in the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS Z87 Series AI - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 9
into a profile Click or tap to enable the default settings Use the to adjust the iGPU Max Voltage Click or tap or to adjust the CPU VCCSA voltage Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to undo the adjustments ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 10
Processing Unit (EPU) EPU is an energy-processing utility that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control settings to their power-saving conditions. Using EPU Auto Tick to select Voltage Decrement setting the adjustments Click or tap to undo the adjustments 10 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 11
can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest point to your preferred value. • Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under a heavy system. To restore your system to its default settings, reboot your computer. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 12
Move the slider to adjust the maximum CPU power Click or tap to select a Configured Max CPU Power value Click or tap to select a fan profile Tick to select a USB controller power setting Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to undo the adjustments 12 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 13
the VRM efficiency. * The system automatically sets the default to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 13 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 14
overclocking frequency ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the DRAM power efficiency. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Ensure that the cooling modules are properly installed in your motherboard to monitor the thermal conditions. 14 ASUS Z87 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 15
or tap to set the balanced configuration between the fan's noise level and speed Click or tap to load a profile Click or tap to switch between fan screens Click or tap to save the settings into a profile DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto Tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 15 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 16
set the fan's rotation speed Click or tap to go back to the previous screen Click and drag the sliders to adjust the fan's response Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens 16 ASUS Z87 Series AI - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 17
install the fan with an external control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 only supports fans with 4-pin and 3-pin connectors. If you install a 2-pin fan, it can only run at its full speed. • If you change the CPU or chassis fans, you must repeat the Fan Auto Tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 18
with these four utilities in one interface: DIGI+ VRM, Energy Processing Unit (EPU), TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), and Fan Xpert 2. The Performance and Power Saving Utilities are only available in selected Z87 motherboard models. DIGI+ VRM DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust the power settings of the - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 19
CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. CPU Voltage Frequency CPU to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control settings to fan profile Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to undo the adjustments ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 19 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 20
select a fan profile Click CPU wattage from the lowest point to your preferred value. • Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under a heavy system. To restore your system to its default settings, reboot your computer. 20 ASUS Z87 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 21
settings Click or tap to enable or disable the Configured Max CPU Power Click or tap to select a Configured Max CPU Power value Click or tap to select a fan profile Tick to mute system's sound Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to undo the adjustments ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 21 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 22
• Set the CPU Core Ratio item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Frequency in TPU. Refer to section Ai Tweaker menu in the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 22 ASUS Z87 Series AI - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 23
tap to switch between fan screens Click or tap to increase the fan's speed for a high cooling capability Click or tap to auto-tune the fans and show their corresponsing benchmarks Click or tap to maximize the fan speed Click or tap to save the settings into a profile ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 23 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 24
set the fan's rotation speed Click or tap to go back to the previous screen Click and drag the sliders to adjust the fan's response Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens 24 ASUS Z87 Series AI - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 25
install the fan with an external control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 only supports fans with 4-pin and 3-pin connectors. If you install a 2-pin fan, it can only run at its full speed. • If you change the CPU or chassis fans, you must repeat the Fan Auto Tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 26
3.0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3.0 devices that support UASP. For a list of UASP-supported USB 3.0 devices, visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. For a higher data transfer performance, use a USB 3.0 device. 26 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 27
, then select USB BIOS Flashback. on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 28
that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to section Rear I/O connection of your user manual for more details. To download the updated BIOS: 1. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for New BIOS Update. Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 2. After the utility detects - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 29
USB port that supports this utility. Refer to section Rear I/O connection of your user manual for more details. • USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to varying design. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 30
right edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then Wi-Fi Engine is available only in selected motherboard models. Using Wi-Fi Engine Using the Client Mode The Client mode allows you to connect your system access point Click or tap to connect to a wireless access point 30 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 31
Back to Quick Menu 3. From the list of available networks, select a network that you want to connect to. Some networks may require you to key in a password. password Key in your password for confirmation Click or tap to disable AP mode Click or tap to enable AP mode ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 31 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 32
Quick Menu Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO! Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO! are ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utilities that allow you to wirelessly stream your media files to DLNA devices, Utilities' system requirements. • Wi-Fi GO! or Remote GO! is available in selected models only. 32 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 33
to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of this user manual for more details. • To protect your Wi-Fi utility from other smart devices, click or tap password. to set your • Ensure that the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility is active when using Wi-Fi GO! or Remote GO!. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 33 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 34
details on the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote system requirements and supported screen resolutions, refer to section Utilities' system requirements. Using Wi-Fi your smart device to a Wi-Fi network, refer to the user manual of your smart device. 2. Tap Wi-Fi GO! then tap Enter ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 35
allows you to control and sync your files across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox®. Ensure to set the correct system cloud accounts, then click or tap Sign In. • To log in to your ASUS Webstorage account, key in your user name and password. • To log in to - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 36
to Quick Menu Click or tap a specific icon to move, upload, rename, create folder, download, delete or refresh your cloud contents Click or tap to open a cloud storage account Tick to a backup in your computer. • All synced files are stored in the Wi-Fi GO! folder. 36 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 37
. Tap to open cloud storage accounts Tap a specific icon to move, upload, rename, create folder, download, delete or refresh your cloud contents Tick to select contents Tap to sync your files to other cloud . • Open the Wi-Fi GO! folder to view all synced files. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 37 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 38
device. Remote Desktop interface for Windows® 8 Tap to view the cursor Tap to launch the Charms bar Tap to launch the smart device's keypad 38 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 39
Back to Quick Menu Remote Desktop interface for Windows® 7 Tap to launch the smart device's keypad ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 39 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 40
Menu DLNA Media Hub DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using your smart device. • When using your computer as a receiver, then click or tap OK. Displays the target receiver and media file in play 40 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 41
DLNA Media Hub in your smart device, tap DLNA Media Hub > Enter. Tap to select playlist Tap to select media type Tap to select a receiver ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 41 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 42
or tap to go back to the previous screen Click or tap browse to select the destination Click or tap to apply the changes 42 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 43
transfer files from smart device to computer: 1. Tap File Transfer > Enter. 2. Tick the files that you want to send to your computer, then tap Send. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 43 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 44
or tap to go back to the previous screen • Your smart device must have a camera to support this feature. • Ensure to enable the gyroscope or microphone feature in your smart device to enable or microphone function. • This feature is also supported in Windows® 7. 44 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 45
as a remote control for gyroscope-enabled apps. In your smart device, tap Smart Sensor Control > Enable on the virtual microphone or gyroscope functions. Tap to select voice quality Tap to enable virtual microphone function Tap to enable the gyroscope function ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 45 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 46
Select actions for each movement gesture Click or tap to apply and save the settings as a profile Click or tap to apply the settings 46 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 47
have a proximity sensor function to support this feature. Click or tap to go back to Wi-Fi GO! screen Click or tap to go back to the previous screen Click or tap to apply and save the settings as a profile Click or tap to apply the settings ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 47 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 48
function Mouse tap area Control keys Tap to mimic leftclick function Tap to mimic right-click mouse function Tap to scroll up or down 48 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 49
. 4. In your smart device, tap Capture & Send then tap Enter. 5. Tap the file then select an app that you want to open the file with. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 49 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 50
menu, Ai Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models. Ai Charger+ screen Tick to enable or USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. 50 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 51
top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl only supports the onboard LAN. • The Quick Connection, EZ Profile, and Info tabs are to select a profile Click or tap to apply the changes ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 51 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 52
profile settings or rename the profile Select a program from this list then click or tap to add to your network profile Click or tap to set the program as High, Normal, or Low Priority Tick to assign a schedule of your network programs to avoid network congestions 52 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 53
the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, Using EZ Update Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to update the BIOS ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 53 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 54
an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. 54 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 55
get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Launching the System Information To motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard's information. Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor's information. ASUS Z87 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 56
Back to Quick Menu Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory's information. 56 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 57
device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from Apple Store. Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for smart device Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote supports the ) 1536 x 1152 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1152 1920 x 1200 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3 57 - Asus Z87M-PLUS | Quick Guide - Page 58
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