Description
Asus Sabertooth Z87-Plus High Performance Z87 chipset mainboard, the Thermal Armor mainboard for the TUF.
Asus Sabertooth Z87 motherboard supports Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 MHz memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1150 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z87 chipset provides maximum 6 USB 3.0 ports and maximum 6 SATA 6Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel® Z87 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance.
- Fan Expert2 - customize Fan speeds
- Digi+VRM - Precise Over Clocking
- USB BIOS Flash Back - Easy Bios Updates
- USB 3.0 Boost - Fast Data Transfer
- EPU - Green Energy saving
- New UEFI Bios Design.
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TUF stands for The Ultimate Force
The TUF series delivers a "tough" image. With the unique design and high quality components (military-standard), TUF series is born for pursuing the preeminent stability, all-round compatibility, and extreme durability. -
Bolsters boards against bending damage
TUF Fortifier adds a strong backplate so the motherboard doesn't buckle under the weight of heavy graphics cards and CPU coolers. Reduced PCB bowing and bending means an end to potentially damaged circuitry. With a thermal pad directing heat away from VRM and other key components, TUF Fortifier combines great strength and cooling. -
Total airflow-boosting heat dissipation
Covers the entire board and features dual fans to direct cool air to critical parts and dissipate heat faster for better stability. Drastically boosts airflow and cooling with dual fans and a smart shunt design that directs hot air away from critical components. Air power is improved with a back I/O fan that pulls in cold air and expels even more heat. Exclusive flow valve design controls heatpipe air contact, better-utilizing liquid cooling setups. -
Complete system cooling, customized fan tuning
With multiple onboard sensors and bundled thermistor cables, you can real-time monitor temperatures for areas around key components other than the motherboard itself. Customizable fan control gives you the flexibility of adjusting fan speeds manually and achieving optimal thermal tuning with one click. -
Repel the dust, expand the lifespan
TUF design protects back I/O ports, expansion and memory slots plus critical connectors from dust and particles that degrade system performance over time if left unchecked. With a filter to ensure the back I/O fan doesn't draw dust into the board, dust defender guards against dust build up, helping your PC perform in an optimal and stable state longer. -
Certified for tough duty
TUF metallic capacitors, chokes, and MOSFETs are screened by seven rigorous military-grade tests to ensure superior lifespan even under the most demanding conditions. -
Full-scale performance tuning with easy BIOS interface
Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical interface designed with a special theme for TUF boards, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. ASUS-exclusive EZ mode displays frequently-accessed info, so you can alter system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight. -
Dedicated direct BIOS access button
Designed for those requiring frequent BIOS access, users can easily enter the BIOS when the PC is on standby power with a simple press of a button. It saves you time during boot-up as you don't have to repeatedly press the DEL key. Convenience and ease at their best! -
170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) USB 3.0. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to already fast USB 3.0 performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without any user interaction. -
Discover future visual experiences
Following up on popular 1080p Full HD, 4K Ultra HD is the next big thing, and you're ready for the upgrade thanks to integrated graphics that natively support up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI or DisplayPort. That's four times the pixel count of 1080p (1920 x 1080), offering incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 - motherboard - ATX - LGA1150 Socket - Z87
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- Intel Z87 Express
- Processor Socket
- 1 x LGA1150 Socket
- Compatible Processors
- Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7
- Max RAM Size
- 32 GB
- RAM Supported
- 4 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC, unbuffered
- Storage Ports
- 6 x SATA-600 (RAID), 2 x SATA-600, 2 x eSATA-600
- USB / FireWire Ports
- 4 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
- Max Allocated RAM Size
- 1024 MB
- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5-year warranty
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- Intel Z87 Express
- Processor Socket
- LGA1150 Socket
- Max Processors Qty
- 1
- Compatible Processors
- Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7
Supported RAM
- Max Size
- 32 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Bus Clock
- 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1866 MHz
- Supported RAM Integrity Check
- Non-ECC
- Registered or Buffered
- Unbuffered
- Features
- Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)
Graphics
- Max Allocated RAM Size
- 1024 MB
Audio
- Type
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- Audio Codec
- Realtek ALC1150
- Compliant Standards
- High Definition Audio
LAN
- Network Controller
- Intel I217V
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots
- 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (dual x8 mode; single card: x16 mode) , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) , 3 x PCIe x1
- Storage Interfaces
- SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 , ASMedia ASM1061: SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin SATA, 2 x 7pin eSATA - 4 devices
- RAID Features
- Intel Smart Response Technology
- Interfaces
- 1 x DisplayPort , 1 x HDMI , 1 x TOSLINK , 4 x USB 2.0 , 4 x USB 3.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack
- Internal Interfaces
- 4 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x SPDIF out - header , 1 x audio - header
- Power Connectors
- 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Features
- BIOS Type
- AMI
- BIOS Features
- WfM 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS O.C. Profile, USB BIOS Flashback, UEFI BIOS, SMBIOS 2.7 support, DMI 2.7 support, ACPI 5.0 support
- Sleep / Wake Up
- Wake on LAN (WOL)
- Hardware Features
- Jack retasking, MemOK!, ASUS Q-Design, ESD Guards, TUF Engine!, Q-DIMM, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-LED, Q-Slot, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, audio jack detect technology, ASUS Q-Shield, ASUS Precision Tweaker 2, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, NVIDIA Quad SLI Technology Support, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology, USB 3.0 Boost, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support, ASUS Network iControl, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology, Intel InTru 3D Technology, Intel Insider, Intel Quick Sync Video, Ultimate COOL!, TUF Dust Defender, ASUS Remote GO!, DirectKey, TUF Thermal Armor with Flow Valve, TUF Thermal Radar 2, TUF Fortifier
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- 2 x 35mm fans, accessory package
- Cables Included
- 1 x SLI bridge , 4 x Serial ATA cable
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS AI Charger, ASUS CPU-Z, ASUS AI Suite III
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
- Compliant Standards
- Plug and Play, RoHS, ErP Ready, ACPI 5.0
- Width
- 30.5 cm
- Depth
- 24.4 cm
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 5 years