SABERTOOTH Z87
Motherboard
First Edition
April 2013
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... |
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About this guide......................................................................................................... |
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SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary............................................................ |
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Package contents..................................................................................................... |
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Installation tools and components.......................................................................... |
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Chapter 1: |
Product Introduction |
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1.1 |
Special features.......................................................................................... |
1-1 |
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1.1.1 |
Product highlights........................................................................ |
1-1 |
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1.1.2 |
“Ultimate COOL” Thermal Solutions............................................ |
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1.1.3 |
“TUF Engine” Power Design........................................................ |
1-3 |
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1.1.4 |
“Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel.................................................. |
1-3 |
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1.1.5 |
ASUS EZ DIY.............................................................................. |
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1.1.6 |
ASUS Exclusive Features............................................................ |
1-5 |
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1.1.7 |
Other special features.................................................................. |
1-6 |
1.2 |
Motherboard overview............................................................................... |
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1.2.1 |
Before you proceed..................................................................... |
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1.2.2 |
Motherboard layout...................................................................... |
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1.2.3 |
Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................. |
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1.2.4 |
System memory......................................................................... |
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1.2.5 |
Expansion slots.......................................................................... |
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1.2.6 |
Onboard buttons........................................................................ |
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1.2.7 |
Jumpers..................................................................................... |
1-24 |
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1.2.8 |
Onboard LEDs........................................................................... |
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1.2.9 |
Internal connectors.................................................................... |
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Chapter 2: |
Basic installation |
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2.1 |
Building your PC system........................................................................... |
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Motherboard installation.............................................................. |
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2.1.2 |
CPU installation........................................................................... |
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2.1.3 |
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation................................ |
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2.1.4 |
DIMM installation......................................................................... |
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2.1.5 |
ATX Power connection................................................................ |
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2.1.6 |
SATA device connection.............................................................. |
2-8 |
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2.1.7 |
Front I/O Connector..................................................................... |
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2.1.8 |
Expansion Card installation....................................................... |
2-10 |
2.2 |
BIOS update utility.................................................................................... |
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2.3 |
Motherboard rear and audio connections.............................................. |
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2.3.1 |
Rear I/O connection................................................................... |
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2.3.2 |
Audio I/O connections................................................................ |
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2.4 |
Starting up for the first time.................................................................... |
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2.5 |
Turning off the computer......................................................................... |
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Chapter 3: |
BIOS setup |
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Knowing BIOS............................................................................................. |
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BIOS setup program................................................................................... |
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EZ Mode...................................................................................... |
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3.2.2 |
Advanced Mode........................................................................... |
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My Favorites................................................................................................ |
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Main menu................................................................................................... |
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3.5 |
Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................ |
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Advanced menu........................................................................................ |
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CPU Configuration..................................................................... |
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3.6.2 |
PCH Configuration..................................................................... |
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3.6.3 |
SATAConfiguration.................................................................... |
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3.6.4 |
SystemAgent Configuration...................................................... |
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3.6.5 |
USB Configuration..................................................................... |
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Platform Misc Configuration....................................................... |
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Onboard Devices Configuration................................................. |
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3.6.8 |
APM........................................................................................... |
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Network Stack............................................................................ |
3-38 |
3.7 |
Monitor menu............................................................................................ |
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3.8 |
Boot menu................................................................................................. |
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3.9 |
Tools menu................................................................................................ |
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3.9.1 |
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility............................................................. |
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ASUS O.C. Profile..................................................................... |
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3.9.3 |
ASUS SPD Information.............................................................. |
3-50 |
3.10 |
Exit menu................................................................................................... |
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3.11 |
Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... |
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ASUS EZ Flash 2....................................................................... |
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3.11.2 |
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... |
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3.11.3 |
ASUS BIOS Updater.................................................................. |
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Chapter 4: |
Software support |
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4.1 |
Installing an operating system.................................................................. |
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Support DVD information........................................................................... |
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4.2.1 |
Running the support DVD............................................................ |
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4.2.2 |
Obtaining the software manuals.................................................. |
4-3 |
4.3 |
Software information.................................................................................. |
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4.3.1 |
AI Suite 3..................................................................................... |
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4.3.2 |
Thermal Radar 2.......................................................................... |
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4.3.3 |
Remote GO!............................................................................... |
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4.3.4 |
USB 3.0 Boost........................................................................... |
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4.3.5 |
EZ Update.................................................................................. |
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4.3.6 |
Network iControl........................................................................ |
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4.3.7 |
USB BIOS Flashback Wizard.................................................... |
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4.3.8 |
USB Charger+........................................................................... |
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4.3.9 |
System Information.................................................................... |
4-25 |
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4.3.10 |
Audio configurations.................................................................. |
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Chapter 5: |
RAID support |
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5.1 |
RAID configurations................................................................................... |
5-1 |
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5.1.1 |
RAID definitions........................................................................... |
5-1 |
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5.1.2 |
Installing Serial ATA hard disks.................................................... |
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5.1.3 |
Setting the RAID item in BIOS..................................................... |
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5.1.4 |
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility................... |
5-3 |
5.2 |
Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation.................. |
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Appendices |
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Notices |
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ASUS contact information...................................................................................... |
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables 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 power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not 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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
•Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power 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 where it may become wet.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 configurations.
Where to find 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 flyers, 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 text |
Indicates a menu or an item to select. |
Italics |
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. |
<Key> |
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign |
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Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or |
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Return key. |
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> |
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SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion slots
VGA
Multi-GPU support
LGA1150 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 types.
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
*Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices)
3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots**
*The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot, PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot, and PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot. The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot default setting is x1 mode.
**The PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot shares bandwidth with eSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports. The eSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports default settings are enabled.
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port
Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution of 3840 x 2160
@60Hz
Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @24Hz and 2560 x 1600 @60Hz
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology and Intel® Insider™
Supports up to three displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory 1024MB
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
LAN |
Intel® I217-V Gigabit LAN controller |
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SABERTOOTH Z87 specifications summary
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Storage |
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset |
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- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 |
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- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start |
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Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* |
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2 x ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controllers** |
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- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (beige) |
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- 2 x eSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (red) |
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Audio |
Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC |
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- High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at |
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rear) and 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support. |
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- Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound |
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- BD audio layer content protection |
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- Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O |
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USB |
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 |
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Boost |
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- 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel) |
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Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
-8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel)
Exclusive TUF Features “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution
-TUF Thermal Armor with Flow Valve
-TUF Thermal Radar 2 with Thermistor cables
“We Got Your Back” Shape Force
- TUF Fortifier
“TUF ENGINE” Power Design
-8+2 Digital Phase Power Design
-TUF Components (Choke, Cap & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
-ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility
“SAFE & Stable!” Guardian Angel
-Dust Defender with connector caps and rear I/O dust filter
-ESD Guards
-MemOK!
-Anti-surge
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Other Special Features |
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USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission |
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USB BIOS Flashback |
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USB Charger+ |
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Network iControl |
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ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user |
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interface |
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AI Suite 3 |
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Remote GO! |
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ASUS Q-Connector |
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ASUS Q-Shield |
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ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) |
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ASUS Q-Slot |
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ASUS O.C. Profile |
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 |
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ASUS EZ Flash 2 |
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Multi-language BIOS |
Rear Panel I/O Ports |
1 x DisplayPort |
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1 x HDMI port |
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1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port |
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1 x USB BIOS Flashback button |
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2 x eSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports |
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1 x LAN (RJ45) port |
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4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) |
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4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
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8-channel Audio I/O ports |
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Internal I/O connectors |
1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports |
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(moss green) |
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2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
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8 x SATA6.0 Gb/s connectors (6 x brown; 2 x beige) |
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1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector (black) supports both 3-pin (DC |
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mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control |
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1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT; black) |
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4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors (black) |
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2 x 3-pin Assistant Fan connectors (white) |
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3 x Thermal Sensor connectors (T_Sensor) |
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1 x TPM connector |
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1 x S/PDIF out header |
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1 x DirectKey button |
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1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector |
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1 x MemOK! button |
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Internal I/O connectors |
1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
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Front panel audio connector (AAFP) |
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System panel (Q-Connector) |
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24-pin EATX Power connector |
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8-pin EATX 12V Power connector |
BIOS features |
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM |
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BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS |
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CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, |
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F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM |
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SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information |
Manageability |
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE |
Support DVD contents |
Drivers |
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ASUS Utilities |
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EZ Update |
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Anti-virus software (OEM version) |
Form factor |
ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items
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Manual |
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Support DVD |
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certification and warranty card |
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4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables |
1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector |
1 x ASUS Q-Shield |
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit |
2 x 35mm Assistant fans |
2 x short fan screws |
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1 x 40mm I/O assistant fan lid |
1 x Connector cap set |
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7 x SATA connector caps
2 x eSATA connector caps
8 x Back I/O USB 3.0/2.0 connector caps
2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector caps
6 x Audio connector caps
1 x Adhesive foam for 35mm assistant fan
•If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
•The illustrated items above are for reference only.Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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Installation tools and components
1 bag of screws |
Philips (cross) screwdriver |
PC chassis |
Power supply unit |
Intel® LGA1150 CPU |
Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan |
DIMM |
SATA 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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Chapter 1: Product Introduction |
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Product introduction |
1.1Special features
1.1.1Product 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® integrated graphics 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.
Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support
The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1033 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 Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support
This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z87 platform that optimizes PCIe allocation in multi-GPU SLI and CrossFireX™ solution, giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment.
Chapter 1
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 |
1-1 |
1 Chapter
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 efficient computing experience.
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
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 SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping the energy use low.
Complete USB 3.0 integration
This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution of speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.
Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support
The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
1.1.2“Ultimate COOL” Thermal Solutions
Thermal Armor with flow valve
ThermalArmor features the exclusive flow gate mechanism that allows you to open or close the Thermal Armor via a button. When the gate is open, it provides an excellent thermal solution for the CPU. When the gate is closed, it focuses air on heatpipes for better heat removal, especially useful for liquid cooling.
Thermal Radar 2
Thermal Radar 2 uses sensors to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for better system stability and power efficiency. It also provides customizable fan management that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGAzone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction.
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1.1.3“TUF Engine” Power Design
Digital 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 efficiency, stability and performance.
TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
The motherboard’s TUF components features military-standard robust TUF chokes, titanium solid state capacitors, and MOSFETS. These TUF components support up to a massive 40A rated current, eliminates buzzing noise and vibration, and delivers better performance, and durability during the most extreme usage.
1.1.4“Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel
TUF Fortifier
The metal base TUF Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures the
Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. It reinforces the motherboard’s PCB to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. It also makes the motherboard easier to handle and helps protect your hands.
Dust Defender
Dust Defender provides rear I/O filter and special shields that help reduce dust build-up on critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to the components’ optimal functions, data transfer efficiency, and system performance.
ESD Guards
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard’s components. The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard’s lifespan.
MemOK!
MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system’s bootup.
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1.1.5ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with more flexibility, 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 Favorites function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items
•New Quick Note function allows you to take notes in the BIOS environment
•New Last Modified log allows you to view all your modified settings
•F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey
•F3 Shortcut for most accessed information
•ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations.
ASUS Q-Design
ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-Shield design speed up and simplify the DIY process.
ASUS Q-shield
ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference).
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.
DirectKey
DirectKey allows you to conveniently go into the BIOS setup with the press of a button. With this feature, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the <Del> key during POST. It also allows you to shut down or turn on your computer and directly enter the BIOS during boot-up.
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1.1.6ASUS Exclusive Features
Remote GO!
ASUS Remote GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS
Remote GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNAdevices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your computer and smart device.
Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! functions:
•Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them all across cloud services in a few clicks.
•DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard and allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported device.
•Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate your computer in real-time from your smart device.
•File Transfer:Allows you to transfer files between your computer and smart device.
USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI
Protocol), significantly 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 file, 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.
Network iControl
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs.
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 fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
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1.1.7Other special features
DisplayPort Support
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through a single cable. Also, it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display, then you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience.
HDMI Support
High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to 4K/2K resolution visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with the highest quality home theater experience.
ErP Ready
The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line withASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
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1.2Motherboard overview
1.2.1Before 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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1.2.2Motherboard layout
Refer to 1.2.9 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/Slots |
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1. |
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) |
1-32 |
2. |
CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, |
1-30 |
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4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2 ) |
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3. |
LGA1150 CPU socket |
1-10 |
4. |
DDR3 DIMM slots |
1-11 |
5. |
MemOK! button |
1-22 |
6. |
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) |
1-27 |
7. |
Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) |
1-26 |
8. |
ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [beige]) |
1-27 |
9. |
DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) |
1-34 |
10. |
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) |
1-33 |
11. |
DirectKey button |
1-23 |
12. |
Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_SENSOR3) |
1-31 |
13. |
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) |
1-29 |
14. |
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) |
1-34 |
15. |
Standby Power LED |
1-25 |
16. |
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) |
1-24 |
17. |
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) |
1-28 |
18. |
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) |
1-31 |
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1.2.3Central 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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1.2.4System 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 configurations
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Memory configurations
You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
• You may install varying memory sizes in ChannelAand Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.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® OS.
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 efficient 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 profile is not the JEDEC memory standard.
The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices.
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SABERTOOTH Z87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2666 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/DS |
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Chip |
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DIMM socket |
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support |
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4 |
G.SKILL |
F3-2666CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
GEIL |
GOC332GB2666C11QC(XMP) |
32GB (4x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
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DDR3 2500 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/DS |
Chip |
Chip |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket |
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support |
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G.SKILL |
F3-20000CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
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10-11-11-31 |
1.65 |
• |
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DDR3 2400 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/DS |
Chip |
Chip |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket |
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NO. |
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support |
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(Optional) |
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2 |
4 |
A-DATA |
AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
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10-12-12-31 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Apacer |
78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
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11-12-12-30 |
- |
• |
• |
Apacer |
783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
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11-11-11-30 |
- |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 |
16GB (2x8GB) |
DS |
- |
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10-12-12-31 |
1.65 |
• |
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(Ver4.21) |
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CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
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2400 9-11-11-31 |
1.65 |
• |
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(Ver4.13)(XMP) |
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G.SKILL |
F3-19200CL10Q- |
32GB (4x8GB) |
DS |
- |
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10-12-12-31 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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32GBZHD(XMP) |
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G.SKILL |
F3-19200CL11Q- |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
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11-11-11-31 |
1.65 |
• |
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16GBZHD(XMP) |
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G.SKILL |
F3-19200CL11Q- |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
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11-11-11-31 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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16GBZHD(XMP) |
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G.SKILL |
F3-19200CL9D- |
4G (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
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9-11-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
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4GBPIS(XMP) |
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G.SKILL |
F3-19200CL9Q- |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
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9-11-11-31 |
1.65 |
• |
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16GBZMD(XMP) |
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GEIL |
GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
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9-11-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
GEIL |
GOC316GB2400C10 |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
10-11-11-30 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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QC(XMP) |
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GEIL |
GOC316GB2400C11 |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
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11-11-11-30 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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QC(XMP) |
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Kingston |
KHX2400C11D3K4/ |
8GB (4x2GB) |
SS |
- |
- |
11-13-11-30 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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8GX(XMP) |
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KINGSTON |
KHX24C11K4/16X(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
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11-13-13-30 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
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KINGSTON |
KHX24C11T3K4/32X(XMP) |
32GB (4x8GB) |
DS |
- |
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9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
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Patriot |
PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
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9-11-9-27 |
1.66 |
• |
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Patriot |
PXD38G2400C11K(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
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11-11-11-30 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Patriot |
PXD38G2400C11K(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
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2400 11-11-11-30 |
1.65 |
• |
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Team |
TXD38G2400HC |
8GB |
DS |
- |
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10-12-12-31 |
1.65 |
• |
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10QBK(XMP) |
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DDR3 2200 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
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SS/DS |
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Timing |
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DIMM socket |
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G.SKILL |
F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) |
4G (2x2GB) |
DS |
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7-10-10-28 |
1.65 |
• |
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GEIL |
GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
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9-10-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
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GEIL |
GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
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9-11-9-28 |
1.65 |
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DDR3 2133 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
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A-DATA |
AX3U2133XC4G10(XMP) |
4GB |
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10-11-11-30 |
1.65 |
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A-DATA |
AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP) |
8GB |
DS |
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10-11-11-30 |
1.65 |
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Apacer |
78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
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9-9-9-24 |
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Apacer |
AHU04GFB33CAQ3R(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
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11-13-13-31 |
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CORSAIR |
CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 (Ver1.5)(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
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9-11-10-27 |
1.5 |
• |
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CORSAIR |
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver7.1)(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
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9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
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CORSAIR |
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
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9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
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G.SKILL |
F3-17000CL11Q2-64GBZLD(XMP) |
64GB (8x8GB) |
DS |
- |
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11-11-11-30 |
1.5 |
• |
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G.SKILL |
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBXLD(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
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9-11-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
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9-11-10-28 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-17066CL9D-8GBPID(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
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9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
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G.SKILL |
F3-17066CL9Q-16GBTDD(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
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9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
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G.SKILL |
F3-2133C11Q-32GZL(XMP) |
32GB (4x8GB) |
DS |
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11-11-11-31 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX2133C11D3K4/16GX(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
11-12-11-30 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX2133C11D3T1K2/16GX(XMP) |
16GB (2x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
|
KINGSTON |
KHX21C11T3FK8/64X(XMP) |
64GB (8x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
|
OCZ |
OCZ3XTEP2133C9LV4GK |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
7-7-7-20 |
1.65 |
• |
|
Patriot |
PV316G213C1K(XMP) |
16GB (2x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
11-11-11-30 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
Patriot |
PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.66 |
• |
• |
Patriot |
PXD38G2133C11K(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Patriot |
PXD38G2133C11K(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
2133 11-11-11-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
Team |
TLD38G2133HC11ABK(XMP) |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
11-11-11-31 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Team |
TXD34096M2133HC11A-V(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
11-11-11-31 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
DDR3 2000 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip NO. |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM |
|
|
|
|
DS |
Brand |
|
|
|
socket |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
support |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Optional) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
4 |
AEXEA |
AXA3ES2G2000LG28V(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
AEXEA |
AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Apacer |
78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) |
6GB (3x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-27 |
- |
• |
• |
Asint |
SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
Hynix |
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C |
9-9-9-27 |
- |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
|
GEIL |
GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Patriot |
PV736G2000ELK(XMP) |
6GB (3x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-7-7-20 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Patriot |
PX7312G2000ELK(XMP) |
12GB (3x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Silicon Power |
SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
- |
• |
• |
Team |
TXD32048M2000C9(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
Team |
T3D1288RT-20 |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
Team |
TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
Team |
T3D1288LT-20 |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
Team |
TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
Team |
T3D1288RT-20 |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
1-14 |
Chapter 1: Product introduction |
DDR3 1866 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM |
|
|
|
|
DS |
Brand |
NO. |
|
|
socket |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
support |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Optional) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
4 |
CORSAIR |
CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29)(XMP) |
16GB (2x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
1866 9-9-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
|
CORSAIR |
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver4.13)(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver8.16)(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver4.13)(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.12)(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
|
CORSAIR |
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver8.16)(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
|
CORSAIR |
CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3.23)(XMP) |
32GB (4x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R (Ver8.16)(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R(Ver 8.16)(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 (Ver3.23)(XMP) |
32GB (4x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
10-11-10-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10(Ver3.23)(XMP) |
32GB (4x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
10-11-10-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver8.16)(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G (Ver5.12)(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
1866 9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
Crucial |
BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0.16FMD(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP) |
64GB (8x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
10-11-10-30 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-28 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-28 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-28 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-1866C9Q-32GXM(XMP) |
32GB (4x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-28 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Patriot |
PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
SS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Patriot |
PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Patriot |
PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Patriot |
PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
1866 9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
Team |
TLD34G1866HC9KBK(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
Team |
TLD38G1866HC10SBK(XMP) |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
10-11-10-30 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
DDR3 1800 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/DS |
Chip |
Chip |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket |
|
|
|
|
|
Brand |
NO. |
|
|
support (Optional) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
4 |
G.SKILL |
F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip NO. |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket |
|
|
|
|
DS |
Brand |
|
|
|
support (Optional) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
4 |
A-DATA |
AD3U1600C2G11 |
2GB |
SS |
MICRON |
D9PFJ |
11-11-11-28 - |
• |
• |
|
A-DATA |
AD3U1600C4G11 |
4GB |
DS |
MICRON |
D9PFJ |
11-11-11-28 - |
• |
• |
|
A-DATA |
AD3U1600W4G11 |
4GB |
SS |
A-DATA |
3WCD-1211A |
11-11-11-28 - |
• |
• |
|
A-DATA |
AD3U1600W8G11 |
8GB |
DS |
A-DATA |
3WCD-1211A |
11-11-11-28 |
- |
• |
• |
AMD |
AE32G1609U1-U |
2GB |
SS |
AMD |
23EY4587MB6H |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
AMD |
AE34G1609U2-U |
4GB |
DS |
AMD |
23EY4587MB6H |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
AMD |
AP38G1608U2K(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Apacer |
78.B1GE3.9L10C |
4GB |
DS |
Apacer |
AM5D5908DEQSCK |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Apacer |
78.B1GET.9K00C |
4GB |
SS |
Apacer |
AM5D6008BQQSCK |
11-11-11-28 - |
• |
• |
|
Apacer |
78.C1GET.9K10C |
8GB |
DS |
Apacer |
AM5D6008BQQSCK |
11-11-11-31 |
- |
• |
• |
Apacer |
AHU04GFA60C9Q1D(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Apacer |
AHU04GFA60C9Q3R(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
11-11-11-28 |
- |
• |
• |
Apacer |
AHU08GFA60CBT3R(XMP) |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
- |
• |
• |
Asint |
SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
Asint |
302G08-GG1C |
9-9-9-27 |
- |
• |
• |
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Chapter 1
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 |
1-15 |
1 Chapter
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip Brand |
Chip NO. |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM |
|
|
|
|
DS |
|
|
|
|
socket |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
support |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Optional) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
4 |
Asint |
SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
Asint |
302G08-GJ1C |
9-9-9-27 |
- |
• |
• |
Asint |
SLA302G08-EGN1C |
4GB |
DS |
ASint |
302G08-GN1C |
- |
- |
• |
• |
Asint |
SLB304G08-EGN1B |
8GB |
DS |
ASint |
304G08-GN1B |
- |
- |
• |
• |
Asint |
SLZ302G08-EGN1C |
2GB |
SS |
ASint |
302G08-GN1C |
- |
- |
• |
• |
Asint |
SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) |
2GB |
DS |
Asint |
3128M8-GJ1D |
- |
- |
• |
• |
ATP |
AQ12M64B8BKK0S |
4GB |
DS |
SAMSUNG |
K4B2G08460 |
- |
NO |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 |
16GB (2x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
|
|
(Ver8.21)(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
1600 8-8-8-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
(Ver5.12)(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
(Ver2.12)(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
6-6-6-18 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CML16GX3M4X1600C8(Ver |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
Heat-Sink |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
2.12)(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
Package |
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) |
6GB (3x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) |
6GB (3x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMX6GX3M3C1600C7(XMP) |
6GB (3x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-8-7-20 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 |
8GB (2x4GB) |
SS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
|
(Ver3.19)(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 |
16GB (2x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
10-10-10-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
(Ver.3.24)(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 |
32GB (4x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
10-10-10-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
(Ver2.2)(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9(Ver |
8GB (4x2GB) |
SS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
2.12)(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) |
12GB (6x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
Crucial |
BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) |
2GB (2x1GB) |
SS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
Crucial |
BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16F |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
M(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EK Memory |
EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
- |
• |
• |
EK Memory |
EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
- |
• |
• |
Elixir |
M2X2G64CB88G7N-DG(XMP) |
2GB |
SS |
Elixir |
N2CB2G80GN- |
9-9-9-28 |
- |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
DG |
|
|
|
|
Elixir |
M2X4G64CB8HG5N-DG(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
Elixir |
N2CB2G80GN- |
9-9-9-28 |
- |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
DG |
|
|
|
|
Elixir |
M2X8G64CB8HB5N-DG(XMP) |
8GB |
DS |
Elixir |
N2CB4G80BN- |
9-9-9-28 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
DG |
|
|
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-8-7-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL7Q-16GBXH(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-8-7-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.35 |
• |
|
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.25 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
G.Skill |
F3-12800CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
G.SKILL |
F3-1600C9Q-32GXM(XMP) |
32GB (4x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
GEIL |
GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-28 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
GEIL |
GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP) |
4GB (2x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
7-7-7-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
GoodRam |
GR1600D364L9/2G |
2GB |
DS |
GoodRam |
GF1008KC-JN |
- |
- |
• |
• |
KINGMAX |
FLGE85F-C8KL9A(XMP) |
2GB |
SS |
KINGMAX |
N/A |
9-9-9-28 |
- |
• |
• |
KINGMAX |
FLGF65F-C8KL9A(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
KINGMAX |
N/A |
9-9-9-28 |
- |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) |
12GB (3x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) |
12GB (3x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) |
6GB (3x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) |
6GB (3x2GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) |
16GB (4x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K6/24GX(XMP) |
24GB (6x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3K8/32GX(XMP) |
32GB (8x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3LK2/8GX(XMP) |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.35 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G |
8GB (2x4GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
9 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX16C10B1K2/16X(XMP) |
16GB (2x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
KINGSTON |
KHX16C9K2/16 |
16GB (2x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
1333-9-9- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
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|
|
|
|
9-24 |
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX16C9P1K2/16 |
16GB (2x8GB) |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
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