Q87-based Thin Mini-ITX motherboard for DIY all-in-one (AIO) or ultra-slim systems

New UEFI BIOS and EZ Mode: Friendlier, easier, and more intuitive with helpful info added
USB 3.0 BOOST (UASP Support): 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0
Network iControl: Real-time network bandwidth management
Fan Xpert: Comprehensive controls for the perfect cool and quiet balance
CrashFree BIOS 3: Restore corrupted BIOS data from USB storage
AI Suite 3: One-stop access to innovative ASUS features

Q87T

Build slim. Build with Q87T.


Want to build a DIY PC without the depth? Then you need Q87T – the first Thin Mini-ITX motherboard from ASUS. Measuring less than 2.5cm tall and with a built-in connector for external DC power, it is the perfect choice for all-in-one (AIO) PCs and other slimline builds. Building ‘thin’ is simpler than you might think. For more information and help with putting together slimline systems with ASUS Q87T Thin Mini-ITX motherboard, visit

New UEFI BIOS – friendlier and more Intuitive

Exclusive EZ Mode adds useful info to become even easier

Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS provides the smoothest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS, and now features more intuitive functions to quickly take you to favorite BIOS pages and frequently-accessed settings through custom shortcuts. You can even write quick notes in-BIOS for future reference, view an activity log of setting changes and modifications, and rename SATA ports. EZ Mode has a whole new look, upgraded with extra-friendly capabilities like detailed fan controls, XMP profile settings, SATA information, and fast clock adjustment. Together, these perfect your BIOS experience.

USB 3.0 Boost (UASP Support)

170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0

ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) in Windows 8. 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.

World’s 1st USB 3.0 UASP support – instantly 170% faster.
Complete USB 3.0 solution – performance boost under Turbo Mode or UASP Mode for most USB devices.
Simple plug and boost – auto detection design ensures best performance.

AI Suite 3

One-stop access to innovative ASUS features

ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand new user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger monitors. It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

ASUS Boot Setting

Multiple startup options

Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PC’s startup process. You can shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds* for a smoother user experience under Windows 8, and even previous versions of Windows. Also, you can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, and quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved and persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on

Intel® LGA1150 4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Ready



This 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 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.

Intel® Q87 Express Chipset


The Intel® Q87 Express chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA1150 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. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rates than USB 2.0. Moreover, the Intel® Q87 Express chipset also supports iGPU functionality, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance.

CPU
Intel® Socket 1150 for 4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors 
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset
Intel® Q87

Memory
2 x SO-DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Memory 
Dual Channel Memory Architecture 
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor 
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/eDP/LVDS/DisplayPort ports *1
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports eDP with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz 
- Supports LVDS with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz 
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (black) 
1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1 (full-length, black) *2
1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1 (half-length, black)

Storage
Intel® Q87 chipset : *2
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), yellow
1 x mini-SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

LAN
Intel® I217LM, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Realtek® 8111G, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Audio
Realtek® ALC887-VD 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC 
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Anti-pop Function

USB Ports
Intel® Q87 chipset : 
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Q87 chipset : 
5 x USB 2.0 port(s) (5 at mid-board)

Special Features
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- ESD Guards
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface 
- Network iControl
- USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Fan Xpert 
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
- ASUS EZ Flash 2 
- ASUS MyLogo 2 
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
TPM IC Onboard

Operating System Support
Windows® 8 
Windows® 7

Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 
2 x Audio jack(s)
1 x DC power connector(s)

Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x SATA power connector(s)
1 x mSATA connector
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) 
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x eDP/LVDS switch jumper
1 x DIS ME jumper
1 x 2-pin internal DC power connector
1 x Stereo speaker connector
1 x DMIC header
1 x Custom solutions header
1 x Backlight inverter voltage selection header
1 x FPD brightness header
1 x Panel voltage selection header
1 x Panel off header
1 x eDP connector(s)
1 x LVDS connector(s)

Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
Thin Mini ITX I/O Shield
1 x SATA power cable
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update 
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form Factor
Thin Mini ITX Form Factor 
6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm )

Note
*1 LVDS and eDP share the same video output. An onboard header is available to switch output.

*2 Mini-SATA and full-length mini-PCIe share the same slot. When mini-SATA card is inserted, full-length mini-PCIe will not be usable, and vice versa.
Full-length mini-PCIe slot supports full/half length mini card.