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... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you to the extent permitted by ASUS; ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Where the applicable license entitles you ....
... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you to the extent permitted by ASUS; ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Where the applicable license entitles you ....
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... to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are unplugged before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are...
... to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are unplugged before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are...
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... when completing a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly... must press the Enter or Return key. If you complete a task. Used to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to complete a task.
... when completing a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly... must press the Enter or Return key. If you complete a task. Used to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to complete a task.
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...), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit...
...), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit...
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...1: Product introduction Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer...features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive...
...1: Product introduction Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer...features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive...
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... Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Q87T 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS...
... Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Q87T 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS...
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... the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you... or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio ... DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. ASUS Q87T 2-13 Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed.
... the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you... or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio ... DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. ASUS Q87T 2-13 Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed.
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...keys to adjust the value. 2.5.11 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the power fast ramp response. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.... Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the offset mode sign. Use the and keys to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. ASUS Q87T 2-19 Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the power saving level 2 threshhold. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item ...
...keys to adjust the value. 2.5.11 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the power fast ramp response. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.... Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the offset mode sign. Use the and keys to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. ASUS Q87T 2-19 Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the power saving level 2 threshhold. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item ...
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... the graphics voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Increase the cache voltage when ...to set the CPU Cache voltage override. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache ...
... the graphics voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Increase the cache voltage when ...to set the CPU Cache voltage override. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache ...
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...Control USB3_1~6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. USB3, 14, 7~10 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or...The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS Q87T 2-33 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices...
...Control USB3_1~6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. USB3, 14, 7~10 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or...The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS Q87T 2-33 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices...
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.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle... feature and allows you set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Min. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. CPU Fan Max. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you...
.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle... feature and allows you set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Min. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. CPU Fan Max. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you...
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...chassis1/2 fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis1/2 fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 40ºC to 100%. ASUS Q87T 2-39 Chassis1/2 Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 100%. ...Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis1/2 Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis1/2 fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis1/2...
...chassis1/2 fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis1/2 fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 40ºC to 100%. ASUS Q87T 2-39 Chassis1/2 Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 100%. ...Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis1/2 Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis1/2 fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis1/2...