User manual ASUS Z87-EXPERT-C2

[. . . ] E8085 First Edition May 2013 Copyright© 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. [. . . ] Higher VRM frequency gets quicker transient response. DRAM Power • • • You can configure the following DRAM items: 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 DRAM power efficiency. DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC Range. • • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. The thermal conditions must be monitored.  Fan Xpert 2 Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks the fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’ specifications and positions. Using Fan Xpert 2 Click a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click to set the fan’s speed to silent mode Click to maximize the fan speed Click to set the balanced configuration between the fan’s noise level and speed Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Click to increase the fan’s speed for a high cooling capability Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to customize the fans’ rotation speeds and responsiveness based on your system’s temperature. Click and drag to set the fan’s rotation speed Click and drag the sliders to adjust the fan’s responsiveness Click to go back to the previous screen Click to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens Click to undo the changes Click to apply the changes  RPM Mode RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is below 75oC. Click and drag to adjust the fan’s speed Click to undo the changes Click to go back to the previous screen Click to apply the changes Click to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens • • • • • When the CPU temperature reaches 75o C, the fan will automatically run at full speed to protect the CPU. For motherboard models without the CPU fan detection latch, only 4-pin CPU fans are controllable in Fan Xpert 2. The Fan Xpert 2 may not be able to detect the fan speed if your fan is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed. If the CPU or chassis fans have been changed, the Fan Auto Tuning process should be repeated. DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto Tuning process. 10 Wi-Fi GO!card specification. 12 Installation System requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. To use the Wi-Fi GO!card, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: 32-bit / 64-bit Windows® 7, 32-bit / 64-bit Windows® 8 DVD Optical drive ASUS support DVD containing the Wi-Fi GO!card driver ASUS AI Suite 3 utility • • Ensure to install the bundled Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi GO!To install ASUS AI Suite 3 utility, refer to the section AI Suite 3 of your motherboard user manual for more details. Installing Wi-Fi GO!card driver The contents of the support DVD are subject to change without notice. Visit the ASUS support site at http://support. asus. com for driver or utilities updates. To install Wi-Fi GO!card driver: 1. 2. 3. 4. Place the support DVD on the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the installation wizard. After the installation is completed, restart your computer. Wi-Fi GO!card, you can use the following utilities found in the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility: Wi-Fi Engine: Allows you to connect to a wireless network and to set up your computer as an access point for Internet connection sharing among Wi-Fi enabled devices. Wi-Fi GO!: Provides you with a range of multimedia playback control and home cloud computing environment. For Wi-Fi GO!in this user manual for more details. • 13 Using Wi-Fi Engine To use Wi-Fi Engine, click the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to connect to a wireless access point on the top edge of the screen, then click Wi-Fi Engine on Click to set up your computer as a wireless access point Using the Client Mode The Client mode allows you to connect your system to a wireless access point or a host router. To use the client mode: 1. 2. On the Wi-Fi Engine menu, click Client Mode to launch Network Connections. From the Network Connections window, double-click to select a network adapter. 2. From the list of available networks, click to select a network that you want to connect to. Some networks may require you to key in a password. 14 Using the AP Mode The AP mode allows you to set your system as an access point for other wireless-enabled devices. To use AP mode, click AP Mode on the Wi-Fi Engine menu. Key in a network name Key in your password Key in your password for confirmation Click to disable AP mode Click to enable AP mode Click to go back to previous screen Click to select a network connection • • In this mode, the Internet Connection Sharing may depend on the Bluetooth/Internet device’s driver support. [. . . ] window Click to go back to the previous screen • • • • To access your cloud files from your smart device, ensure that you log into your cloud accounts on your computer. Due to the cloud storage limitation, you can only upload or synchronize files with a maximum size of 100 MB. Ensure to set the correct system time of your computer for the Cloud GO!When you synchronize the files, they will automatically synchronize under the Wi-Fi GO! [. . . ]