Computer Hardware User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety information
- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
- Chapter 2: Basic installation
- Chapter 3: BIOS setup
- Chapter 4: Software support
- 4.1 Installing an operating system
- 4.2 Support DVD information
- 4.3 Software information
- 4.3.1 AI Suite 3
- 4.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4
- 4.3.3 EPU
- 4.3.4 DIGI+ Power Control
- 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2
- 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost
- 4.3.7 Network iControl
- 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback
- 4.3.9 Ai Charger+
- 4.3.10 EZ Update
- 4.3.11 USB Charger+
- 4.3.12 System Information
- 4.3.13 ASUS SSD Caching II
- 4.3.14 Audio configurations
- 4.3.15 ASUS Dr. Power Utility
- Chapter 5: RAID support
- Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support
- Appendices

ASUS Z87-WS
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Chapter 3
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
[Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.
[Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST.
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss.
[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.
HW Fast Boot [Disabled]
Allows the system to enable or disable the HW Fast Boot.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DirectKey Enable [Go to BIOS...]
[Disabled] Disables the DirectKey button. The system will only power on or off
when you press the DirectKey button.
[Go to BIOS
Setup]
Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when
you press the DirectKey button.
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]
Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These
settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled.
[Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be
available when the system boots up or rebooted when the
PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. If
you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting
the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS
setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices.
[Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available
during POST at any circumstances. This process will
extend POST time.
[Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be
available until your computer enters the operating system.