ASUS Z87-A Motherboard
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The “MemOK!” button, shown in Figure 6, allows you to test the compatibility of the memory modules that are installed.
Figure 6: MemOK! button
A button called “DirectKey,” which is located next to the PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, allows you to enter directly on the motherboard setup program.
The ASUS Z87-A comes with the “TPU” and “EPU” switches (see Figure 4). The “TPU” switch enables automatic overclocking, while the “EPU” switch allows the motherboard to reduce the CPU voltages while it is idle in order to save energy.
The portrayed motherboard supports the installation of a TPM (Trusted Platform Module), in charge of storing encryption keys in order to increase the security of the computer. The motherboard also has a legacy serial port, available through a header labeled “COM,” but it doesn’t come with the necessary adapter.
In Figure 7, you can see all of the accessories that come with the ASUS Z87-A.
Figure 7: Accessories