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Motherboard GRYPHON Z87.
ii E7870 First Edition April 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmit.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ................................................................................................
iv 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-17 2.5 T urning off the computer ...........
v 4.3.3 Remote GO! .............................................................................. 4-12 4.3.4 USB 3.0 Boost........................................................................... 4-18 4.3.5 EZ Update ................................
vi Safety information Electrical safety T o 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.
vii 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.
viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ix GR YPHON Z87 specications summary CPU LGA1 150 socket for 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium ® / Celeron ® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0* * The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.
x Audio Realtek ® ALC892 8-channel high denition audio CODEC - Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - BD audio layer content protection - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack- retasking - Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O USB Intel ® Z87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.
xi (continued on the next page) GR YPHON Z87 specications summary Other Special Features - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard fo.
xii BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP , DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM 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 Manageability WfM 2.
xiii User Manual ASUS GRYPHON Z87 motherboard T echnical documentations, certication and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shiel.
xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel ® LGA1 150 CPU Intel ® LGA1 150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1 150 socket for 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium ® / Celeron ® processors This motherboard supports 4th generation Intel ® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium ® / Celeron ® processors in the LGA1 150 package.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , 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.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-3 Chapter 1 1.1.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard’s components.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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 .
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-5 Chapter 1 • 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 .
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-7 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) 1-33 2. CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT ; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_F AN) 1-31 3.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 150 socket designed for the 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 / Intel ® Core™ i5 / Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® and Celeron ® processors.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-9 Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 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.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • Y ou 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.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-1 1 Chapter 1 DDR3 2666(O.C.) MHz capability GR YPHON Z87 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 ADA TA AX3U2600GW8G1 1-DG2 16GB (2x4GB) DS - - 1 1-13-13-35 1.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-13 Chapter 1 DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 A-DA TA AX3U2133XC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-11-1 1-30 1.65 • • • A-DA TA AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-11-1 1-30 1.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2000(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltag e DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG28V(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-15 Chapter 1 DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 1800(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 G. SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS 9-9-9-24 1.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Apacer 78.C1GET .9K10C 8GB DS Apacer AM5D6008 BQQSCK 1 1-11- 1 1-31 - • • • Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q1D(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-17 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 EK Memory EK.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 KINGSTON KHX16C10B1K2/ 16X(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - - 1.5 • • • KINGSTON KHX16C9K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 1333-9- 9-9-24 1.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-19 Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 ACTICA ACT1.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D- 8GBRL 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-21 Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-23 Chapter 1 • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_F AN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open- case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-25 Chapter 1 Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button. 2. DirectKey button This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey , you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the <Delete> key during POST .
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-27 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self T est): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drive.s If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Z87 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-29 Chapter 1 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of USB 3.
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-31 Chapter 1 5. CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT ; 4-pin CHA_F AN1-4; 3-pin ASST_F AN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector .
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector .
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-33 Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX12 V power plug.
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-35 Chapter 1 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security , protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity .
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ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-3 Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1 150 socket only . DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1 156 socket on the LGA1 150 socket.
2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary .
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-5 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.
2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-7 Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection OR.
2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection OR OR.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector T o install ASUS Q-Connector IDE LED POWER SW RESET SW HDD LED- HDD LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.
2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically .
2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 1. Do not disconnect the USB ash drive or power system, or move the CLRTC jumper during the BIOS updating process. Doing so will interrupt the BIOS updating process. In case of interruption, follow the steps again to update the BIOS.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 5. HDMI port 2.
2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 * LAN ports LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps conne.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-15 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers.
2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port. 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover .
2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pa.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-1 Chapter 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only , and The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only , and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority .
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai T weaker , Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Last Modied button This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup. Adding items to My Favorites T o add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-9 Chapter 3 T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-1 1 Chapter 3 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default T urbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit.
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency . The conguration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. CPU Graphics Max. Ratio [Auto] [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-13 Chapter 3 DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [51 1] DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [65535] DRAM WRITE Recovery.
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D0 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D1 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D0 [Auto.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-15 Chapter 3 MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable] DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [14] Channel A/B DIMM Control [Enable Bot.
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you set the CPU V oltage Frequency to [Auto] . VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability .
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-17 Chapter 3 DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously .
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Package Power Time Window [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 1, and allows you to maintain the time window for T urbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 127 in seconds.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-19 Chapter 3 Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated V oltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state.
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Extreme OV [Disabled] Disable this item to help protect the CPU from being burned by Over V oltage. When you enable this item, you can choose a high level voltage to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-21 Chapter 3 CPU Cache V oltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Y ou can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU System Agent V oltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the processor including its PCIe controller and power control unit. Increase the voltage when increasing DRAM frequency .
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-23 Chapter 3 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. Y ou can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.20V to 1.92V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel ® CPU specications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Clock Crossing Reset V oltage [Auto] Allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing reset voltage when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP . Y ou can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-25 Chapter 3 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-27 Chapter 3 Intel Virtualization T echnology [Disabled] When set to [Enabled] a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by V anderpool T echnology . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher .
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-29 Chapter 3 Intel Rapid Start T echnology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology to [Enabled] .
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.3 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Not Present if no SA T A device is installed to the corresponding SA T A port.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-31 Chapter 3 3.6.4 System Agent Conguration Allows you to congure the System Agent Conguration parameters. S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) is a monitor system.
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to enable the Intel ® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable both integrated and discrete graphics for multi-monitor output.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-33 Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.6 Platform Misc Conguration The items in this menu allow you to congure the platform-related features. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-35 Chapter 3 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled] .
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel ® LAN controller . [Disabled] Disables the Intel ® LAN controller.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-37 Chapter 3 3.6.8 APM ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement.
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.9 Network Stack Network Stack [Disable] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled] .
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-39 Chapter 3 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode. [Advance Mode] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the mode control. When a 3-pin CPU fan is installed, select this mode for the DC mode Q-Fan control.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-41 Chapter 3 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ASST Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Assistant Q-Fan Control feature. It allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the assistant fan. [Standard] Set to make the assistant fan adjust automatically depending on the chassis temperature.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-43 Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Conguration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.
3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 HW Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows the system to enable or disable the HW Fast Boot. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DirectKey Enable [Go to BIOS...] [Disabled] Disables the DirectKey button. The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-45 Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third -party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Secure Boot Allows you to congure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST . OS T ype [Windows UEFI mode] [Windows UEFI Mode] Allows you to select your installed operating system.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-47 Chapter 3 KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK).
3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Append dbx from File Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded. The dbx le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-49 Chapter 3 3.9 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2.
3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Save to Prole Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Y es . Load from Prole Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-51 Chapter 3 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 1 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-53 Chapter 3 3.1 1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .
3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only .
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-55 Chapter 3 3.1 1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-57 Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.
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ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-1 Chapter 4 4 Software support 4 If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear , browse the contents of the support DVD and double-click or tap binASSETUP .
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use the devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-3 Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-5 Chapter 4 Launching AI Suite 3 Windows ® 7 OS From the Desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to what’s going on with your computer - allowing you to optimize performance settings while at the same time ensuring system stability .
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-7 Chapter 4 4.3.2 Thermal Radar 2 The Thermal Radar 2 comes with these four utilities in one interface: Thermal T uning, Thermal Status, Fan Control and DIGI+ Power Control.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Fan Control The Fan Control utility provides an easy-to-use preset fan proles that automatically tweaks the fan speed.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-9 Chapter 4 Customizing the fan settings Y ou can customize your fan’s speed using the Smart Mode and RPM (rotations per minute) Mode. Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to customize the fan’s rotation speed for a certain temperature.
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ Power Control utility allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for an optimum system efciency , overall system stability and performance.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-1 1 Chapter 4 Adjusting the DRAM power Click or tap to go back to main screen Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to undo the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously .
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 Remote GO! Remote GO! is an ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utility that allows you to wirelessly stream your media les to DLNA devices, control your computer using your smart device, transfer les to your smart device, and provides access to your les stored in your cloud storage.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-13 Chapter 4 Click or tap to set a password • Launch Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote on your smart device to use the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote control functions. For more details, refer to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of this user manual for more details.
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Remote GO! functions q Cloud GO!: Allows you to remotely control and sync your les across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox ® . q Remote Desktop: Allows you to remotely control your desktop in real time using your smart device.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-15 Chapter 4 Using Cloud GO! 1. From the Remote GO! screen, click or tal Cloud GO! 2. Tick I Agree then click or tal Enter to access your cloud storage accounts. 3. Log into your Asus WebStorage, Google Drive™ or Dropbox ® cloud account then click Sign In .
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click or tap to select media le type Media les pane Displays the target receiver’s name and the media le currently playing Click or tap to edit th.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-17 Chapter 4 T ransferring les from your computer to your smart device T o transfer les from your computer to your smart device, right-click the le then click Send to > [Device name] . After the le transfer is complete, click OK .
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 USB 3.0 Boost USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices. Launching USB 3.0 Boost T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click or tap the on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select USB 3.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.5 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily . With this utlity , you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST .
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 Network iControl Network iControl is a one-stop setup network control center that allows you to manage your network bandwidth and set the bandwidth priority for your running programs.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-21 Chapter 4 EZ Prole screen Tick to assign a schedule of your network programs to avoid network congestions Click or tap to save the prole settings or rename the prole Sel.
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Use this utility to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-23 Chapter 4 T o download the updated BIOS: 1. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for New BIOS Update . Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 2. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to: eld, select the USB ash drive, then click Download .
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off, in sleep mode or hibernate mode. Before using the USB Charger+, ensure to disable the ErP Ready item from the Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in the Advanced mode of the BIOS setup program.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-25 Chapter 4 4.3.9 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Launching the System Information T o launch System Information, click or tap th e on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select System Information .
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory’s information. 4.3.10 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer .
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-27 Chapter 4 A. Realtek ® HD Audio Manager for Windows ® 8 / W indows ® 7 Conguration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Set default device .
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ASUS GRYPHON Z87 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support.
5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array .
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.
5-4 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 5-5 Chapter 5 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>.
5-6 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 5-7 Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: A re y ou s ur e yo u wa n t to exit? ( Y/ N) : [ CONFIRM EXIT ] 5.
5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Plug the USB oppy disk drive and insert a oppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 A-3 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.
A-4 Appendices Appendices Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 A-5 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.
A-6 Appendices Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
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