Asus Z87M-PLUS Quick Manual

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Page 1 DE128 AI Suite 3 User Manual Quick Menu AI Suite 3 Installing AI Suite 3 Launching AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 Main menu Dual Intelligent Processors 4 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 AI Suite 3 Utilities Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with Performance and Power Saving Utilities USB 3.0 Boost USB BIOS Flashback...
Page 2: Ai Suite 3
Back to Quick Menu AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite 3 • Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in...
Page 3 Launching AI Suite 3 Windows 7 OS ® From the Desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3. You can also launch AI Suite 3 in Windows 7 by clicking on the Notification area.
Page 4: Dual Intelligent Processors 4
You can access the ASUS utilities from any of these two AI Suite 3 main menu bars: Dual Intelligent Processors with -Way Optimization and Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with Performance and Power Saving Utilities.
Page 5 Network iControl Remote GO! DIGI+VRM Fan Xpert 2 System Information EZ Update • The AI Suite 3 features may vary depending on the motherboard model. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 6: Way Optimization
Click or tap this 4-Way Optimization Click or tap to view the 4-Way button to auto-detect and tune the best Optimization report settings for your system DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 7 • The system may reboot two or three times during the auto-tuning process. 8 OS, click or tap Desktop app to monitor the auto-tuning process after • For Windows ® every system reboot. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 8: Cpu Frequency
TPU. Refer to section Ai Tweaker menu in the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 9: Gpu Boost
Click or tap to undo the Click or tap to load Click or tap to save the Click or tap to enable adjustments the saved profile adjustment into a profile the default settings ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 10: Energy Processing Unit (Epu)
Away Mode and move the sliders to adjust monitor and system sleep time Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to apply the Click or tap to undo the default settings adjustments ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 11 • Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under a heavy system. To restore your system to its default settings, reboot your computer. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 12 Tick to select a USB controller power setting Click or tap to apply the adjustments Tick to mute the Click or tap to apply the Click or tap to undo the system’s sound default settings adjustments ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 13 * The system automatically sets the default to [Extreme] when using the Intel iGPU. ® CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 14 DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the DRAM power efficiency. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.
Page 15: Fan Xpert 2
Click or tap to switch best settings level and speed between fan screens DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto Tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 16 Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to switch between the CPU Click or tap to go back and chassis fan screens to the previous screen ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 17 Fan Xpert 2 only supports fans with -pin and 3-pin connectors. If you install a 2-pin fan, it can only run at its full speed. • If you change the CPU or chassis fans, you must repeat the Fan Auto Tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 18 Increase the phase number under a heavy system load to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reduce the phase number under a light system load to increase VRM efficiency. * The system automatically sets the default to [Extreme] when using the Intel iGPU. ® ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 19 Click or tap to select a fan profile Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to apply the Click or tap to undo the default settings adjustments ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 20 • Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under a heavy system. To restore your system to its default settings, reboot your computer. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 21 Tick to mute system’s sound Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to Click or tap to apply the Click or tap to undo the auto-tune the EPU default settings adjustments ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 22 Back to Quick Menu TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) ASUS TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU cache, core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost. TPU also allows you to auto-tune the overclocking settings based on the CPU installed in your motherboard.
Page 23: Auto Tuning
Click or tap to save auto-tune the balanced configuration load a profile the settings into a fans to their between the fan’s noise profile Click or tap to switch best settings level and speed between fan screens ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 24 Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to go back Click or tap to switch between the CPU to the previous screen and chassis fan screens ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 25 Fan Xpert 2 only supports fans with -pin and 3-pin connectors. If you install a 2-pin fan, it can only run at its full speed. • If you change the CPU or chassis fans, you must repeat the Fan Auto Tuning process. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 26: Usb 3.0 Boost
• USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3.0 devices that support UASP. For a list of UASP-supported USB 3.0 devices, visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. For a higher data transfer performance, use a USB 3.0 device.
Page 27: Usb Bios Flashback
In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of days for the BIOS download schedule. Click or tap Apply to save the BIOS download schedule. Click or tap Cancel to cancel the download schedule. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 28 After the utility detects a new BIOS, from the Save to: field, click or tap select the USB flash drive, then click or tap Download. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 29: Usb Charger
Rear I/O connection of your user manual for more details. • USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to varying design. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 30 The Client mode allows you to connect your system to a wireless network. To use the client mode: Click or tap Client Mode to launch Network Connections. From the Network Connections window, select a network adapter. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 31 Key in your password for confirmation Click or tap to disable AP mode Click or tap Click or tap to go back to enable AP Click or tap to to previous screen mode select a network ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 32 Back to Quick Menu Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO! Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO! are ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utilities that allow you to wirelessly stream your media files to DLNA devices, control your computer using your smart device, transfer files to your smart device, and provides access to your files stored in your cloud storage.
Page 33 To protect your Wi-Fi utility from other smart devices, click or tap to set your password. • Ensure that the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility is active when using Wi-Fi GO! or Remote GO!. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 34 Remote interface appears on your smart device. Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote interface of Wi-Fi GO! utility DLNA Media Hub Remote Desktop Cloud GO! File Transfer Smart Sensor Control Capture & Send Remote Keyboard & Mouse ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 35 Click or tap Cloud GO! > Enter. Log in to your cloud accounts, then click or tap Sign In. • To log in to your ASUS Webstorage account, key in your user name and password. accounts, click or tap Sign in. Cloud •...
Page 36 Tick the cloud storage account then click or tap OK. • Tick Backup if you want to save a backup in your computer. • All synced files are stored in the Wi-Fi GO! folder. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 37 Tick the cloud storage account then tap OK. Tick Backup to PC under (C:\MyFavorite\) • if you want to save a backup in your computer. • Open the Wi-Fi GO! folder to view all synced files. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 38 To operate Remote Desktop in Windows ® Screen Mode in your smart device. Remote Desktop interface for Windows ® Tap to view the cursor Tap to launch the Charms bar Tap to launch the smart device’s keypad ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 39 Back to Quick Menu Remote Desktop interface for Windows ® Tap to launch the smart device’s keypad ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 40 Wi-Fi GO!/ the previous screen Remote GO! screen Selecting a receiver To select a receiver: Click or tap Tick to select a receiver, then click or tap OK. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 41 Using DLNA Media Hub in your smart device To use DLNA Media Hub in your smart device, tap DLNA Media Hub > Enter. Tap to select playlist Tap to select media type Tap to select a receiver ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 42: File Transfer
Click or tap browse to select the destination Click or tap to go Click or tap to go back to Click or tap to apply the the previous screen back to Wi-Fi GO!/ changes Remote GO! screen ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 43 Transferring files from smart device to computer To transfer files from smart device to computer: Tap File Transfer > Enter. Tick the files that you want to send to your computer, then tap Send. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 44 To do this, tap Smart Sensor Control then tap Enable on either the gyroscope or microphone function. • This feature is also supported in Windows ® ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 45 In your smart device, tap Smart Sensor Control > Enable on the virtual microphone or gyroscope functions. Tap to enable the gyroscope function Tap to select voice Tap to enable virtual quality microphone function ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 46 Click or tap to go back Click or tap to go back to Click or tap to apply the to Wi-Fi GO! screen the previous screen settings ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 47 Click or tap to go back Click or tap to go back to Click or tap to apply the to Wi-Fi GO! screen the previous screen settings ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 48 To use Keyboard & Mouse, tap Keyboard & Mouse in your smart device then tap Enter. Input field Tick to hold left click function Mouse tap area Tap to mimic right-click mouse function Tap to mimic left- Tap to scroll up or down Control keys click function ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 49 Ensure to enable the Capture & Send feature in your smart device. To do this, tap Capture & Send then tap Enable. In your smart device, tap Capture & Send then tap Enter. Tap the file then select an app that you want to open the file with. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 50 To ensure normal charging function, disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger+. • Ai Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 51: Network Icontrol
EZ Start screen Click or tap to enable Network iControl Click or tap to apply the changes Tick to set the current network program Click or tap to select a profile as the highest priority ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 52 High, Normal, or Low Priority Tick to assign a schedule of your network programs to avoid network congestions Select a program from this list then click or to add to your network profile ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 53 Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to select a Click or tap to search and Click or tap to boot logo select the BIOS file update the BIOS ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 54 Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 55: System Information
System Information. Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard’s information. Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor’s information. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 56 Back to Quick Menu Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory’s information. ASUS Z87 Series AI Suite 3...
Page 57: System Requirements
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote If you’re using an Android smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from Google Play. If you’re using an iOS smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from Apple Store.

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