Updating the Bios file

3.When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number.

4.At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C

(optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).

Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!

C:\>d:

D:\>

To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:

1.At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

D:\>bupdater /pc /g

2.The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2013/02/22]

FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A

Current ROM		Update ROM
BOARD:Z87-WS		BOARD:UNKNOWN
VER:	0505	VER: UNKNOWN
DATE:	04/01/2013	DATE: UNKNOWN
PATH: A:\
A:	Z87WS.CAP	2097152 2013-03-22 17:30:48

	Note	Select or Load	[Tab] Switch	[V] Drive Info
	[Enter]
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move			[B] Backup	[Esc] Exit

3.Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update.

Are you sure to update BIOS?

Yes No

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ASUS Z87-WS

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Z87-WS, 90SB0390M0AAY0, Z87WS, Z87C specifications

Asus, a leading player in the technology marketplace, has designed a range of motherboards catering to various user needs. The Asus Z87C and Z87WS exemplify innovation with their feature sets and performance capabilities, appealing to both gamers and professionals alike.

The Asus Z87C motherboard is built upon the Intel Z87 chipset, which supports the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors. Its dual-channel DDR3 memory enables support for up to 32GB RAM, ensuring high performance and multitasking capabilities. This board is designed with three PCIe 3.0 slots, allowing for multiple graphics cards, thus enhancing the gaming and graphic rendering experience. The addition of SATA 3 and USB 3.0 ports provides fast data transfer rates, which is essential for modern storage solutions.

Furthermore, the Z87C incorporates the Asus exclusive DIGI+ VRM technology, which enhances power delivery and thermal performance, ensuring stability during intense operations. With its AI Suite, users have access to various tuning and monitoring features, enabling easy system overclocking and resource management.

On the other hand, the Asus Z87WS is engineered with professional users in mind, particularly in workstations that require higher processing power and reliability. This motherboard supports Intel's Xeon processors and advanced graphics configurations, making it suitable for demanding applications in fields such as CAD and digital content creation.

The Z87WS boasts an impressive feature set, including dual Intel LAN ports for enhanced network performance and redundancy. It also comes equipped with a Thunderbolt header for lightning-fast connectivity with compatible devices. Like the Z87C, the Z87WS leverages digital power design that assures voltage stability and efficiency.

Both motherboards come with robust audio systems courtesy of the Realtek ALC892/1150 codec, ensuring an immersive audio experience. Additionally, they feature a comprehensive BIOS that provides all the necessary tools for system customization, ranging from memory tweaks to fan speed controls.

Overall, the Asus Z87C and Z87WS are manifestations of cutting-edge technology and engineering, tailored to provide high performance, stability, and flexibility for both gamers and professionals in demanding environments. Each model emphasizes reliability and advanced features, making them suitable choices for users seeking outstanding computing performance.

Asus Z87C, Z87WS, Z87-WS manual Updating the Bios file, To update the Bios file using Bios Updater

Models: Z87-WS 90SB0390M0AAY0 Z87WS Z87C