Asus Z87I-PRO Specifications

MotherboardZ87I-PRO

xBluetooth Bluetooth v4.0Bluetooth v3.0 + HSStorageIntel® Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 12 support- 6

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode.[Advance Mode]Detects the type of CPU fan ins

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-41Chapter 3Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/3 [600 RPM]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows

3-42Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Boot CongurationFast Boot [Enabled][D

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-43Chapter 3Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled][Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.[Enabled

3-44Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during the boot sequenc

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-45Chapter 3Secure BootAllows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthori

3-46Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3KEK ManagementThe KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signa

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-47Chapter 3Append dbx from FileAllows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded.Th

3-48Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press &

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-49Chapter 3Save to ProleAllows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number fr

xiASUS unique features ASUS Wi-Fi GO!- Wi-Fi GO! functions include Cloud GO!, DLNA Media Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard &

3-50Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or disc

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-51Chapter 33.11 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatib

3-52Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-53Chapter 3• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut

3-54Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11.3 ASUS BIOS UpdaterThe ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also a

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-55Chapter 33. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number.4. At the FreeDOS

3-56Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart yo

ASUS Z87I-PRO4-1Chapter 4Software support4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP

4-2Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructi

ASUS Z87I-PRO4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through th

xiiBack Panel I/O Ports 1 x DVI-I1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI port2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! SMA antenna ports (2T2R) (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+

4-4Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4AI Suite 3 main menu bar• The screeshots of AI Suite 3 in this user manual are for reference only. The actual

ASUS Z87I-PRO4-5Chapter 44.3.2 USB 3.0 BoostUSB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically speeds up the tran

4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback WizardUSB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version

ASUS Z87I-PRO4-7Chapter 4Z87I-PRO06/13/201306/01/20132. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to: eld, select the USB ash driv

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.4 Ai Charger+Ai Charger+ allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s

ASUS Z87I-PRO4-9Chapter 44.3.5 EZ UpdateEZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 Network iControlNetwork iControl is a one-stop setup network control center that allows you to manage y

ASUS Z87I-PRO4-11Chapter 44.3.7 USB Charger+USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off, in sleep

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.8 System InformationThis utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and mem

ASUS Z87I-PRO4-13Chapter 4Viewing the SPD informationFrom the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory’s information.4.3.9 Audio c

xiii• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product sp

4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4A. Realtek® HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows® 8 / Windows® 7Conguration option tabs (vary wi

ASUS Z87I-PRO4-15Chapter 4• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software congura

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS Z87I-PRO5-1Chapter 5RAID support55.1 RAID congurationsThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• Intel® Rapid Storage Techno

5-2Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 55.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal perf

ASUS Z87I-PRO5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:1.

5-4Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 5Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and pres

ASUS Z87I-PRO5-5Chapter 55. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected

5-6Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 5Deleting a RAID setBe cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

ASUS Z87I-PRO5-7Chapter 5Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 5. E

xivInstallation tools and components1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriverPC chassis Power supply unitIntel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatibl

5-8Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 55.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Start Windows®.2.

ASUS Z87I-PROA-1AppendicesAppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

A-2AppendicesAppendicesCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissi

ASUS Z87I-PROA-3AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894

A-4AppendicesAppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PE

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-1Chapter 1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsLGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® C

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Intel® Smart Connect TechnologyIntel® Smart Connect Technology allows your system to receive updates for yo

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-3Chapter 1USB 3.0 BoostASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), signicantly increases a

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Disk UnlockerASUS Disk Unlocker, an ASUS-exclusive utility, provides an intuitive interface that identies

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-5Chapter 1DTS ConnectTo get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two en

iiE8527Second EditionJuly 2013Copyright© 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2 Motherboard overview1.2.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-7Chapter 1Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and interna

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-9Chapter 1Recommended memory congurations1.2.4 System memoryThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memo

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-11Chapter 1Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip No.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 2G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD(XMP)1

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 2133 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip No.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Op

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-13Chapter 1DDR3 2000 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 2G.SKILL F

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Op

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-15Chapter 1Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 2G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8 GBRL(XMP

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 2KINGSTON KHX16

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-17Chapter 1Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 2Apacer 78.B1GD E.9L10C4GB DS Ap

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (O

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-19Chapter 1Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:(1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-ch

1-20Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.5 Expansion slotsUnplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so ma

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-21Chapter 11.2.6 Onboard buttonOnboard button allows you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is i

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.7 POST State LEDs1. POST State LEDsThe POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components du

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-23Chapter 12. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6)These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk dr

1-24Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 14. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for addition

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-25Chapter 1DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!• The USB 2.0 module is purchased s

ivChapter 3: BIOS setup3.1 Knowing BIOS ...3-13.2 BIOS set

1-26Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 17. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)Connect the fan cables to the fan co

ASUS Z87I-PRO1-27Chapter 1• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specicatio

1-28Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 19. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• Sy

ASUS Z87I-PRO2-1Chapter 2Basic installation22.1 Building your PC system2.1.1 Motherboard installationThe diagrams in this section are for reference

2-2Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 23. Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.DO NOT ove

ASUS Z87I-PRO2-3Chapter 22.1.2 CPU installationEnsure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designe

2-4Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and

ASUS Z87I-PRO2-5Chapter 2To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

2-6Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2To remove a DIMM2.1.4 DIMM installation

ASUS Z87I-PRO2-7Chapter 22.1.5 ATX Power connectionOR

v4.3.3 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard... 4-64.3.4 Ai Charger+ ...

2-8Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.1.6 SATA device connectionOR

ASUS Z87I-PRO2-9Chapter 22.1.7 Front I/O ConnectorsTo install system panel connectorUSB 2.0AAFPTo install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel au

2-10Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.1.8 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cards

ASUS Z87I-PRO2-11Chapter 22.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installationInstalling the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antennaConnect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-F

2-12Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2• Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, oth

ASUS Z87I-PRO2-13Chapter 22.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections2.3.1 Rear I/O connection*, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page f

2-14Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system’s setting.• U

ASUS Z87I-PRO2-15Chapter 2Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo Speakers2.3.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports*** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-cha

2-16Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel Speakers

ASUS Z87I-PRO2-17Chapter 2Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers2.4 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system ca

viSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

2-18Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2BIOS Beep DescriptionOne short beep VGA detectedQuick boot set to disabledNo keyboard detected One continuou

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-1Chapter 3The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interf

3-2Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you s

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-3Chapter 3Z87I-PRO3.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you

3-4Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settin

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-5Chapter 3Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows th

3-6Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3 My FavoritesMyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.Add

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-7Chapter 33.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides

3-8Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwo

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-9Chapter 3To change a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the Enter Current Password box,

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu

3-10Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequ

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-11Chapter 3If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Select [A

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto][Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-13Chapter 3DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [16]DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]Conguration options: [Aut

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D0 [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D1 [Auto]Conguration options: [Au

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-15Chapter 3tRDWR_dr [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]tRDWR_dd [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]MISCMRC Fast Boo

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The following item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual].CPU Fixed Frequency [300]This ite

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-17Chapter 3CPU Power Thermal Control [130]A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tole

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Power ManagementThe subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features.Enhanced Intel Speed

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-19Chapter 3CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto]Disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when d

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DA

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Internal Power Saving ControlPower Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto]Lower value provides sufcient overclocking to

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-21Chapter 3Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to increase the voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Core. By defaul

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]Allows you to congure the voltage amount for the integrated graphics processing unit (iG

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-23Chapter 3CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+][+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.[–] To offset the voltage by a ne

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3PCH VLX Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the I/O voltage on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). You can use the <+&

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-25Chapter 33.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cautious

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool do

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-27Chapter 3CPU Power Management CongurationThis item allows you to manage and congure the CPU’s power.EIST [Enabled]Enhanced Intel® S

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.2 PCH CongurationPCI Express CongurationAllows you to congure the PCI Express slots. DMI Link ASPM Control [

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-29Chapter 3Active Memory Threshold [0]This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is greater than the Act

ixZ87I-PRO specications summaryCPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/ Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® pro

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]Allows you to set the SATA conguration.[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.[IDE] Set

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-31Chapter 3VT-d [Enabled]Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub.[Enabled] Enables the function.

3-32Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DMI CongurationAllows you to control various DMI (Desktop Management Interface) functions.DMI Gen 2 [Auto]Allows yo

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-33Chapter 33.6.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows the au

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.6 Platform Misc CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to congure the platform-related features.PCI Expr

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-35Chapter 33.6.7 Onboard Devices CongurationScroll down to view the other BIOS items.HD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable/disable the onboard Wi-Fi controller.Conguration options: [Enabled]

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-37Chapter 3ErP Ready [Disabled]Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.9 Network StackNetwork Stack [Disabled]This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.Congu

ASUS Z87I-PRO3-39Chapter 33.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Sc