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- Page 1 Q87I-PLUS Q87I-PLUS/...
- Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
My Favorites ................2-10 Main menu .................. 2-11 Ai Tweaker menu ................ 2-13 Advanced menu ................. 2-20 Monitor menu ................2-30 Boot menu .................. 2-33 Tools menu ................. 2-38 2.10 Exit menu ..................2-39 Appendices Notices .......................A-1 ASUS contact information ...............A-3... -
Page 4: Safety Information
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. -
Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. -
Page 6: Package Contents
2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un- Memory buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit ®... - Page 7 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS AI Suite III - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Anti-Surge - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EPU 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port Rear panel I/O ports...
- Page 8 TPM IC onboard 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, BIOS features ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...
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Page 9: Product Introduction
Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place four 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 Q87I-PLUS... -
Page 10: Motherboard Layout
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis PCIEX16 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 17.0cm(6.7in) CLRTC CHASSIS KBMS_USB910 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM EATX12V Super USB3_12 USB3_3-6 USB1112 LAN_USB78 Intel ® Intel I217LM 16Mb BIOS AUDIO PCIEX16 AAFP MONO_OUT DIS_ME 13 12 Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 11: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-14 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-18 10. Intel Q87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 1-16 ® 11. Intel ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 1-11 ® 12. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) 1-17 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-14 14. Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) 1-17 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium , Celeron processors. ® ® Q87I-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87I-PLUS... -
Page 12: Installing The Cpu
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • 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. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 13: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation
1.3.2 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 Q87I-PLUS... - Page 14 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Page 15: System Memory
Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • 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: Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. ® I nstall a 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the ® motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. ASUS Q87I-PLUS... -
Page 16: Installing A Dimm
• 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 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. DIMM notch Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM... -
Page 17: Expansion Slots
Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Q87I-PLUS... -
Page 18: Jumpers
1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA controller #0 – – – shared – – – – Intel PCH SATA controller #1 – – – shared – – – – Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. -
Page 19: Connectors
ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) ® This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel ME function. Set this jumper to ® pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it. ® DIS_ME ME Enable ME Disable (Default) Q87I-PLUS Intel ME jumper ® Disable the Intel ME function before updating it. ® Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D cannot be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and is HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS Q87I-PLUS 1-11... - Page 20 USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. ® • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system’s setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the ® USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Speed Activity Link Status Description Status...
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Page 21: Atx Power Connectors (24-Pin Eatxpwr, 4-Pin Atx12V)
+3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Q87I-PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS Q87I-PLUS 1-13... -
Page 22: Speaker Connector (4-Pin Speaker)
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER PIN 1 Speaker Out Q87I-PLUS Speaker Out Connector 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. AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition Q87I-PLUS Front panel audio connector •... -
Page 23: Cpu And Chassis Fan Connectors (4-Pin Cpu_Fan, 4-Pin Cha_Fan)
PIN 1 Q87I-PLUS Chassis intrusion connector CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 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. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN Q87I-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS Q87I-PLUS 1-15... -
Page 24: Usb 3.0 Connector (20-1 Pin Usb3_12)
Intel Q87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 ® This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Q87I-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. 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 benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 4.8Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3_12 PIN 1 USB3+5V USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+... -
Page 25: Usb 2.0 Connector (10-1 Pin Usb1112)
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB1112 PIN 1 Q87I-PLUS USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) This internal mono out header allows connection to an internal, low power speaker for basic system sound capability. The subsystem is capable of driving a speaker load of 4 Ohms at 2 Watts (rms). MONO_OUT R_OUT+ R_OUT- PIN 1 Q87I-PLUS MONO_OUT connector ASUS Q87I-PLUS 1-17... -
Page 26: System Panel Connector
System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL (NC) HWRST# Ground PWR_LED- HDD_LED- PWR_LED+ HDD_LED+ PIN 1 Q87I-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) 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. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This connector is for the system power button. •... -
Page 27: Software Support
Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to display their respective menus. The following screen is for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS Q87I-PLUS 1-19... - Page 28 • Lynx Point PCH with Core™ Haswell CPU (Shark Bay platforms) with 5MB ME 9.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel Core™ i3 with B85, H87, Q87 ® * Intel Core™ i5 with B85, H87, Q87 ® * Intel Core™ i7 with B85, H87, Q87 ® * Intel Core™ i5 vPro with one of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 ® * Intel Core™ i7 vPro with one of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 ® • The Intel Management Engine software kit must be installed (The Local Manageability ® Service and the Intel Management Engine Interface must be installed and running.) ® • Local Administrator rights on the target machine The Intel SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. ® Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Page 29: Bios Information
Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. -
Page 30: Asus Ez Flash 2
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. -
Page 31: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. - Page 32 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device.
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Page 33: Bios Setup Program
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system. ASUS Q87I-PLUS... -
Page 34: Bios Menu Screen
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. •... - Page 35 CPU/chassis fan speed and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Normal mode Loads Advanced optimized mode functions ASUS Optimal default mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system Displays the Selects the boot properties of the...
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Page 36: Advanced Mode
BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Back button Menu items... -
Page 37: Menu Items
<Enter> to display a list of options. Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. ASUS Q87I-PLUS... -
Page 38: My Favorites
My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently‑used BIOS items to My Favorites: Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to the item. -
Page 39: Main Menu
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2-11... -
Page 40: Administrator Password
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 fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. -
Page 41: Ai Tweaker Menu
Displays the target DRAM speed. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Target CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU graphics speed. ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2‑13... - Page 42 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel CPU default settings automatically. ® [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for all cores. [Per Core] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio individually.
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Page 43: Dram Timing Control
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [65535 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [16 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2-15... - Page 44 DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [255 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM CAS# Write to Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] –...
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Page 45: Cpu Power Management
Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response for the CPU power phase control. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] 2.5.10... - Page 46 Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable your core processor’s speed to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. • The following first three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration package power.
- Page 47 Allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value. 2.5.11 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2-19...
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Page 48: Advanced Menu
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 field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.6.1 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) feature. - Page 49 Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to select the boot performance mode. Configuration options: [Max Non‑ Turbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance] ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2-21...
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Page 50: Pch Configuration
CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] ® Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ® [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. -
Page 51: Intel Rapid Start Technology
® ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4‑S5]. ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2‑23... -
Page 52: Sata Configuration
2.6.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. -
Page 53: Graphics Configuration
Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG Device. The setting takes no effect if PEG is not the active device at present. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2-25... -
Page 54: Amt Configuration
Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2.6.6 AMT Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) ®... -
Page 55: Platform Misc Configuration
The following items become configurable only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM0 (DISA...] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM0 (Disabled)] [COM1 (Disabled)] [COM2 (Pci Bys0, Dev0, Func0) (Disabled)] ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2‑27... -
Page 56: Onboard Devices Configuration
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] VT‑UTF8 is the preferred terminal type for out‑of‑band management. The next best choice is VT100+ and then VT100. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT‑UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Allows you to select the transmission speed of the serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Flow control prevents data loss from buffer overflow. -
Page 57: Network Stack
This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2-29... -
Page 58: Monitor Menu
Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other items. 2.7.1 CPU Temperature [xxx C/xxx The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature. - Page 59 Chassis1 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1 Q‑Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the Chassis1 fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2‑31...
- Page 60 Chassis1 Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1 Q‑Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis1 fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the Chassis1 fan automatically adjust depending on the Chassis1 temperature.
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Page 61: Boot Menu
PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices. ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2‑33... - Page 62 Display the boot logo during POST. [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Enabled] and allows you to adjust the boot logo size.
- Page 63 [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2‑35...
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Page 64: Secure Boot
2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect ® the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. OS Type [Windows UE...] Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft Secure Boot check. -
Page 65: Dbx Management
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 file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated variable. ASUS Q87I-PLUS 2‑37... -
Page 66: Tools Menu
<Enter> to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS O.C. -
Page 67: Exit Menu
We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. - Page 68 This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of...
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Page 69: 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. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 70: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. -
Page 71: Asus Contact Information
+1-812-282-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax... - Page 72 Appendices...