ASUS-branded motherboards delivers the highest standards of innovation, performance, and reliability. All ASUS, ROG, TUF, and WS Z87 motherboards launch following a strict validation process that guarantees the best quality and compatibility in the industry.
The ASUS Z87-C features digital power design for higher power efficiency, greater performance, and rock-solid stability. USB 3.0 Boost technology lets you to enjoy high data speeds. Thanks to the Windows 8 support, users can experience the next-generation operating system on ASUS hardware. Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 allows you to achieve the best balance of cooling performance and low noise.
• Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM - The Standard in Digital Power Design
• ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - Lightning Fast Transfer Speeds!
• ASUS Fax Xpert 2 - Optimizes the Speed of All Fans for the Ultimate Cool and Quiet
• ASUS GPU Boost - Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up!
• AI Suite III - One-Stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features!
Digital Power Design: The New StandardThe world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips, TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Its new generation of Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM launches power delivery into a digital standard, with a programmable microprocessor that perfectly serves power (SVID) requests from the CPU and eliminates digital-to-analog conversion lag. It’s the most precise power delivery available, providing the best-in-class power efficiency, greater performance, and rock-solid stability. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase performance and system voltages via diverse settings in the intuitive UEFI interface.
1.3X Faster than Traditional USB 3.0With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to 1.3 times, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals, without the need for any further user configuration.
Optimizes the Speed of All Fans for the Ultimate Cool and QuietHardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 features Fan Auto Tuning mode. It provides a tailored fan speed setting for each fan with exclusive, automatic fan detection to achieve the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. It even provides a “RPM Fixed Mode” for users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0dB with a specific fan speed control.
One-Stop Access to Innovative ASUS FeaturesWith hardware driver compatibility tested and assured, ASUS provides a complete solution for Windows 8 support. Users can now experience the next-generation operating system on ASUS hardware, and can rest assured that they can easily upgrade once the final driver versions are released – all without any compatibility issues!
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports
Other Connectors
1 x TPM header 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x DirectKey Button(s) 1 x DRCT header(s) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
12" x 8.4"
Power Pin
24 Pin
Features
Features
Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM
Fan Xpert 2 - The Most Customizable Fan Controls
USB 3.0 Boost - Faster USB 3.0 with UASP in Windows 8
AI Suite 3 - One-Stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
Packaging
Package Contents
ASUS Z87-C MB 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables I/O Shield User's manual