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Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 User Manual

Asus SABERTOOTH Z87
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Motherboard
SABERTOOTH
Z87

Table of Contents

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Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1333, 1600, 1866 MHz
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA III connectors8
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
CertificationRoHS
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z87
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory1024 MB
Parallel processing technology supportQuad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
PCI Express x1 slots3
LAN controllerIntel® I217-V
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Product Introduction

Special Features

Details on motherboard highlights, thermal solutions, power design, and ASUS exclusive features.

Motherboard Overview

Explains the motherboard layout, including CPU socket, memory slots, expansion slots, and connectors.

Basic Installation

Building Your PC System

Step-by-step guide for installing motherboard, CPU, memory, power, and other components.

BIOS Update Utility

Instructions for updating the BIOS using USB BIOS Flashback for system stability.

Motherboard Rear and Audio Connections

Details on connecting rear panel ports and audio I/O.

Starting Up for the First Time

Guide for the initial power-on and POST process after system assembly.

BIOS Setup

Knowing BIOS

Introduction to UEFI BIOS, its function, and basic configuration principles.

BIOS Setup Program

How to enter and navigate the BIOS Setup utility.

EZ Mode

Overview of the user-friendly EZ Mode interface for basic system information and settings.

Advanced Mode

Detailed explanation of the Advanced Mode interface and menu bar.

Main Menu

Displays system information and allows configuration of date, time, language, and security.

Ai Tweaker Menu

Configuration options for overclocking-related items and system performance tuning.

Advanced Menu

Advanced system settings for CPU, PCH, SATA, USB, and other platform configurations.

Monitor Menu

Displays system temperatures, power status, and allows fan speed adjustments.

Boot Menu

Options for configuring system boot order and boot device priorities.

Tools Menu

Access to special function utilities like EZ Flash 2 and O.C. Profile.

Updating BIOS

Information on utilities for managing and updating the motherboard BIOS.

Software Support

Installing an Operating System

Information on supported operating systems and general setup procedures.

Support DVD Information

Details on the contents of the support DVD and how to access them.

Software Information

Overview of applications on the support DVD, including AI Suite 3 and Thermal Radar 2.

AI Suite 3

Guide to installing and using ASUS AI Suite 3 for system control and monitoring.

Thermal Radar 2

Utility for monitoring thermal conditions and controlling fan speeds.

USB 3.0 Boost

Information on enhancing USB transfer speeds using UASP protocol.

EZ Update

Utility for automatically updating motherboard software, drivers, and BIOS.

Network iControl

Tool for managing network bandwidth and setting program priorities.

RAID Support

RAID Configurations

Explanation of RAID levels (0, 1, 10, 5) and how to set up RAID in BIOS.

Installing the RAID Driver during Windows OS Installation

Steps to install the RAID driver during the Windows OS installation process.

Appendices

Notices

Includes FCC, IC, VCCI, and KC compliance statements.

ASUS Contact Information

Provides contact details for ASUS support worldwide.

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