Asus Z87M-PLUS User Manual

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Chapter 4: Software support
Chapter 4
4.3.9 ASUS Boot Setting
ASUS Boot Setting utility allows you to quickly enter the BIOS setup with a click of the
DirectBIOS button. It also allows you to select the system bootup process using Normal Boot
or Fast Boot.
To fully support ASUS Boot Setting on your motherboard, download the latest BIOS from
ASUS Support site at http://www.asus.com and update the BIOS to your system.
Using DirectBIOS button
This button allows you to restart your system and enters directly to BIOS Setup without
having to press the <DEL> key during POST.
Using the DirectBIOS function may result to data loss. We recommend to save your data
before clicking this button.
To use DirectBIOS:
1. From the ASUS Boot Setting screen, click
DirectBIOS.
2. On the conrmation message, click
OK to restart your system and go to the BIOS
setup directly.
Click to enter
BIOS Setup
directly.
Click to show
Advanced Setup
settings
Click to enable or
disable Fast boot
Click to select a
bootup setting

Asus Z87M-PLUS Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1333, 1600, 1866, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2666, 2800 MHz
Supported memory module capacities	8GB
Audio chip	Realtek ALC887
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	Intel® Z87
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 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
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	1024 MB
Parallel processing technology support	Quad-GPU CrossFireX
Processor socket	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium
PCI Express x1 slots	2
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Number of SATA III connectors	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	4.0a
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 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.
LAN controller	Realtek 8111GR
Ethernet interface type	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Cables included	SATA

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	213 mm
Width	244 mm