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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
Z87-PRO specications summary ............................................................................ ix
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv
Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-5
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Safety information
Electrical safety
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
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before relocating the system.
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
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for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
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power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
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could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
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sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
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technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
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that came with the package.
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
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cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
•
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
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where it may become wet.
Place the product on a stable surface.
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
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technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
• Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
• Chapter 5: RAID support
This chapter describes the RAID congurations.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold textIndicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
<Key>Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3>If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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Z87-PRO specications summary
CPULGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel®
Core™i5/ Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors
Supports 22nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
*The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU
- “Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote” for portable Smartphone/Tablet,
supporting iOS and Android systems.
- Wi-Fi Engine’s Client and AP modes for network sharing and
connection.
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth
domination for top network program in use
- USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
- USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for all smart
devices
- Ai Charger+
- Disk Unlocker
- AI Suite 3
- Anti Surge
- MemOK!
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard
for EZ BIOS download scheduling
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user
interface
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
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ASUS exclusive
overclocking features
Rear Panel I/O Ports1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port
Internal I/O connectors1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports
Precision Tweaker 2
- vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001V incrementvCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001V increment
- iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V incrementiGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment
- vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.001VvCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.001V
increment
- vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01V incrementvCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01V increment
- vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001VvCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V
increment
- vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage control at 0.005VvDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage control at 0.005V
increment
- vPCH: Adjustable PCH voltage control at 0.0125 incrementvPCH: Adjustable PCH voltage control at 0.0125 increment
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- BCLKPCIE frequency tuning from �0MHz up to 300MHz at
0.1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI
1 x RGB
2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! SMA antenna ports (2TR2) (Wi-Fi 802.11
a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS)
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x IntelIntel® LAN (RJ-45) port
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback)
8-channel Audio I/O ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports
� x SATA 6.0 Gbs connectors (6 x yellow; 2 x dark brown)
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and
4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control
1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT)
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x TPM connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
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Internal I/O connectors
BIOS features64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM
ManageabilityWfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD contents
Form factor
Specications are subject to change without notice.
1 x DirectKey button
1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector
1 x BIOS Flashback button
1 x EPU switch
1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments)
1 x Power-on switch
BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS
CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modied log,
F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD
(Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
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User Manual
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items
ASUS Z87-PRO motherboardUser manualSupport DVD
4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector1 x ASUS I/O Shield
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit
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1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving
antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
compliant)
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may
vary with different models.
• The 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit is for retailer version only.
Installation tools and components
1 bag of screwsPhilips (cross) screwdriver
PC chassisPower supply unit
Intel® LGA1150 CPUIntel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan
DIMMSATA hard disk drive
SATA optical disc drive (optional)Graphics card (optional)
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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Product introduction
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1.1 Special features
1.1.1 Product highlights
LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel®
Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors
This motherboard supports 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3,
Pentium®, and Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package. It provides great graphics and
system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0
expansion slots.
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th
generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron®
processors. It utilizes the serial point-to-point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances
the system’s performance. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times
faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel
performance.
PCI Express® 3.0
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates
of DDR3 2800 (O.C.) / 2666 (O.C.) / 2600 (O.C.) / 2500 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2200 (O.C.) /
2133 (OC.) 2000 (O.C.) 1�66 (O.C.) 1�00 (O.C.) 1600 1333 MHz to boost the system’s1�00 (O.C.) 1600 1333 MHz to boost the system’s1600 1333 MHz to boost the system’s
performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and
Internet applications.
Quad-GPU SLI and CrossFireX™ Support
This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z�7 platform that optimizes PCIe
allocation in multi-GPU SLI and CrossFireX™ solution, giving you a brand-new gaming
enjoyment.
®
integrated graphics
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Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing,
reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power
usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for
frequently accessed data or applications. It combines SSD performance and hard drive
capacity, operating up to six times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system’s
overall performance.
* 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology.
** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology.
*** The SSD is reserved for caching function.
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Your computer can receive fresh updates for selected applications, even when the system
is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with the
cloud, leading to a more efcient computing experience.
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving
your system memory to the designated SSDs, it provides your computer a faster wake-up
response time, while still keeping the energy use low.
1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 brings system control solution to a totally whole new
level, combining TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 functions to push the
system’s performance to its optimal potential. It automatically pushes or reasonably balances
the system’s performance, power saving levels and fan settings via the user-friendly AI Suite
3 utility.
DIGI+ Power Control
ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM,
and CPU Voltage controllers. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage
tuning for optimal system efciency, stability and performance.
TPU
TPU (Turbo Processing Unit), offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring
mechanisms through the TurboV functions in your ASUS AI Suite 3 utility.
EPU
EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world’s rst real-time system power-saving chip,
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automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage.
It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise and extends the
component’s lifespan.
ASUS Fan Xpert 2
ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for a cooler and quieter computing
environment. With its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects
and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’
specications and positions.
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1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features
Wi-Fi GO!
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Wi-Fi
GO!, you can wirelessly stream media les to DLNA devices, remotely control and access
your computer using your smart device and easily transfer les between your computer and
smart device.
Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions:
Cloud GO!: Allows you to control les and sync them all across cloud services in a few
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clicks.
DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard and allows you to
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stream media les to a DLNA-supported device.
Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate
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your computer in real-time from your smart device.
Remote Keyboard & Mouse: Allows you to use your smart device’s touch panel as a
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remote keyboard and mouse for your computer.
Smart Sensor Control: Allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart
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device’s customized gestures.
File Transfer: Allows you to transfer les between your computer and smart device.
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Capture & Send: Allows you to take screenshots and send them to a smart device.
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USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI
Protocol), signicantly increases a USB device’s transfer speed up to 170% faster than the
already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. It automatically accelerates data speeds for
compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.
USB Charger+
With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as
smartphones, tablets and more, all up to three times faster, even when the system is
powered off, in sleep or hibernation mode.
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.
Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS le, press the BIOS Flashback button for
about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering
the existing BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS
updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.
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AI Suite 3
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features
into one simple-to-use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy
management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with smart
devices via Wi-Fi. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no
need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Fanless Design - Heat-sink solution
The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC
environment. The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the chipset and power
phase area through high efcient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics,
the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with its
elegant appearance.
1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the rst mouse-controlled intuitive
graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,
providing you with more exibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than the
traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard
drives larger than 2.2 TB.
ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:
• New My Favorite function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items
• New Quick Note function allows you to take notes in the BIOS environment
• New log reminder allows you to view all your modied settings
• F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey
• F3 Shortcut for most accessed information
• ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and
helping with difcult POST situations.
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ASUS Q-connector
ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the
chassis front panel cables to one module, eliminating the hassle of plugging one cable at a
time and making the connection quick and accurate.
1.1.6 Other special features
DTS Connect
To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS
Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs,
MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound.
Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is capable of
performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending
encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to
deliver audio to an external decoder.
DTS UltraPC II
DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through your system’s
speakers and headphones while monitoring and balancing the loudness level difference
between digital audio formats. It also ehnances the audio settings through augmenting
low and high frequencies of musical tones, restores compressed or re-mastered sounds,
improves bass performance even without a subwoofer, and improves dialogues derived from
DVD or Blu-ray Disc™.
ErP Ready
The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires
products to meet certain energy efciency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient products
through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus
mitigate environmental impacts.
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1.2 Motherboard overview
1.2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout
Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/SlotsPage
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)1-44
2. LGA1150 CPU socket1-9
3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin
CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 )
4. DDR3 DIMM slots1-10
5. MemOK! button1-26
6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)1-40
7. TPU switch1-28
8. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA6G_E12 [dark brown])
9. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow])1-38
10. EPU switch1-29
11. Clear CMOS jumper1-30
12. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT)1-46
13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)1-45
14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314)1-41
15. BIOS_FLBK button2-12
16. DirectKey button1-27
17. Q-Code LED1-32
18. Power-on button1-25
19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)1-43
20. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-46
21. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)1-39
1-42
1-39
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1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th
Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron®
processors.
• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 only. DO NOT install a
CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1150 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
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1.2.4 System memory
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR
or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
Recommended memory congurations
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Memory congurations
You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect
the CPU.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows
b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked
or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency adjustment.
• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
• Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their
corresponding timing or the loaded XMP prole is not the JEDEC memory standard.
The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s
capabilities and other installed devices.
• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/
C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules.