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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.
Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi Q87M-E specifications summary .............. vi Product introduction Before you proceed ..............1-1 Motherboard overview ..............1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 1-3 System memory ................1-7 Expansion slots ................
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.
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.
4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un- 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 ®...
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- ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS AI SUITE III - ASUS Ai Charger - ASUS Anti-surge - ASUS EPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™...
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TPM IC onboard BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, 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...
1.2.2 Screw holes Place six 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 Q87M-E...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Q87M-E 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 22.4cm(8.8in) KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM EATX12V 1442 USB78 COM2 USB3_56 Super LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN2 COM1 CHA_FAN1 BATTERY AUDIO PCIEX16_1 Clarkvill I217 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 PCI2 Q87M-E Intel ® 1083...
1-18 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. ® ® Q87M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Q87M-E...
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.
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 Q87M-E...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...
CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 32GB 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 Q87M-E...
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 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.
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 Q87M-E...
CLRTC Normal Clear RTC (Default) Q87M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
1-2 to enable (default) the Intel ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it. ® DIS_ME Q87M-E Normal Disable ME (Default) Q87M-E Intel ME jumper ® Disable the Intel ME function before updating it. ® Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green).
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LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Speed Activity Link Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake LAN port then steady) up from S5 mode Line In port (light blue).
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 COM2 PIN 1 PIN 1 Q87M-E Q87M-E Serial port(COM) connectors The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS Q87M-E 1-13...
• 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. 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.
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Q87M-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition Q87M-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD].
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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 2 feature. Intel Q87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) ®...
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USB3_12 USB3+5V Q87M-E USB3+5V Q87M-E USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 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.
PIN 1 Q87M-E +HD_LED RESET Q87M-E 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.
ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR Q87M-E Standby Power Powered Off Q87M-E Onboard LED ASUS Q87M-E 1-19...
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.
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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). ASUS Q87M-E 1-21...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 Q87M-E...
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.
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the 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. ASUS Q87M-E...
Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Last modified settings Quick note Pop-up window Submenu item Navigation keys Scroll bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration...
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. My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Q87M-E...
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. Press <F4> on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS Q87M-E 2-11...
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.
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The item X.M.P. appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode.
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The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items become configurable only when you set the CPU Core Ratio item to [Per Core].
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] – [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS Q87M-E 2-15...
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RTL IOL control DRAM RTL initial Value [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM RTL (CHA) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM RTL (CHB) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM I0-L (CHA) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Delay 1 Clock] - [Delay 15 Clock] DRAM IO-L (CHB) [Auto]...
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Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.12 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading.
Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response for the CPU power phase control. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component.
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Allows you to set the power fast ramp response. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. ASUS Q87M-E 2-19...
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Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
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This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS Q87M-E 2-21...
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Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the total adaptive mode CPU graphics voltage. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.18 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset mode sign.
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. ASUS Q87M-E 2-23...
2.6.1 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) feature. The following items function only when a TPM module is installed in this motherboard. TPM Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] TPM State [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the TPM Support item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the TPM after POST.
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The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled]. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-25...
CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS.
IDE legacy or native mode. Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] This item appears only when you set SATA Mode Selection to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-27...
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
Sets this item to [Disabled] to unconfigure AMT/ME without using a password or set it to [Enabled] to use a password. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.7 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. ASUS Q87M-E 2-29...
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). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.
Disables the controller. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Q87M-E 2-31...
Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address.
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 Q87M-E 2-33...
Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.7.1 CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature.
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20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5 Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan control feature. ASUS Q87M-E 2-35...
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Chassis1/2 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis1/2 fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis1/2 Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis1/2 fan.
POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. ASUS Q87M-E 2-37...
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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.
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[UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS Q87M-E 2-39...
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [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.
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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 Q87M-E 2-41...
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: •...
<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.
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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