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... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z87-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai...
... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z87-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai...
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... 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 8.2 in . ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - viii ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto...
... 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 8.2 in . ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - viii ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto...
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... case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z87-K 2-1
... case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z87-K 2-1
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... feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to... find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using...
... feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to... find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using...
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... in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS Z87-K 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on a single partition...
... in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS Z87-K 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on a single partition...
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...to the USB port. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Boot your computer. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Z87-K 0305 04/08/2013 Z87-K-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-...08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive).
...to the USB port. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Boot your computer. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Z87-K 0305 04/08/2013 Z87-K-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-...08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive).
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DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS Z87-K 2-5 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS Z87-K 2-5 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to...
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... to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website...the RTC RAM. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. •...
... to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website...the RTC RAM. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. •...
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...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 Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Select an... item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to...
...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 Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Select an... item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to...