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...will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is defaced ... source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of the product, either (1) for free by ASUS; E9266 First Edition May 2014 Copyright© 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING...
...will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is defaced ... source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of the product, either (1) for free by ASUS; E9266 First Edition May 2014 Copyright© 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING...
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Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central...rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "...
Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central...rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "...
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...- Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. * Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. Supports DVI with max. GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for the ...22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 /x8 mode...
...- Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. * Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. Supports DVI with max. GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for the ...22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 /x8 mode...
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...configuration - High Quality 97dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear I /O dust filter - BD audio layer content protection - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" TUF ICe - certified by military-standard) - Dust ... interference - TUF Thermal Radar 2 with connector covers and back I /O Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - TUF ESD Guards - GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Start Technology 13 ...
...configuration - High Quality 97dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear I /O dust filter - BD audio layer content protection - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" TUF ICe - certified by military-standard) - Dust ... interference - TUF Thermal Radar 2 with connector covers and back I /O Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - TUF ESD Guards - GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Start Technology 13 ...
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...-friendly graphics user interface - Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with Cloud GO! ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Update - Disk Unlocker - Multi-language BIOS Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities (continued on the next page) xi GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Other Special Features Support DVD contents 1 x DVI-D port...
...-friendly graphics user interface - Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with Cloud GO! ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Update - Disk Unlocker - Multi-language BIOS Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities (continued on the next page) xi GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Other Special Features Support DVD contents 1 x DVI-D port...
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... Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 (continued on the next page) xii GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector...
... Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 (continued on the next page) xii GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector...
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xiii x 9.6 in . GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Accessories Form factor 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 7cm 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x Assistant Fan (40mm) 1 x TUF Accessory Package - 3 x Thermistor cables - 1 x back I/O dust frame - 1 x back I/O dust grid - 1 x connector dust cover collection (On board USB 3.0, DVI, ...
xiii x 9.6 in . GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Accessories Form factor 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 7cm 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x Assistant Fan (40mm) 1 x TUF Accessory Package - 3 x Thermistor cables - 1 x back I/O dust frame - 1 x back I/O dust grid - 1 x connector dust cover collection (On board USB 3.0, DVI, ...
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...Express bus standard that supports the LGA1150 socket for up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of ... multimedia and Internet applications. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to PCIe...
...Express bus standard that supports the LGA1150 socket for up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of ... multimedia and Internet applications. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to PCIe...
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...to update and sync with the cloud, leading to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unnecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an ... in sleep mode. With the TUF ICe, you are adjusting settings manually or using the automatic one-click organization. Thermal Armor The GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Thermal Armor features the reversible-airflow technology that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity...
...to update and sync with the cloud, leading to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unnecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an ... in sleep mode. With the TUF ICe, you are adjusting settings manually or using the automatic one-click organization. Thermal Armor The GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Thermal Armor features the reversible-airflow technology that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity...
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... and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. It reinforces the motherboard's PCB to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit... Dust Defender Dust Defender provides rear I /O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-3 The TUF alloy choke is 13.6% cooler for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool...
... and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. It reinforces the motherboard's PCB to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit... Dust Defender Dust Defender provides rear I /O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-3 The TUF alloy choke is 13.6% cooler for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool...
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... enjoyable home entertainment. It also allows you to control files and sync them all -in-one simple-to use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-5 ASUS Remote GO! With ASUS Remote GO!, you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer in sleep or hibernation mode. It automatically accelerates data...
... enjoyable home entertainment. It also allows you to control files and sync them all -in-one simple-to use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-5 ASUS Remote GO! With ASUS Remote GO!, you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer in sleep or hibernation mode. It automatically accelerates data...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-7
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-7
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...36 1-34 1-10 1-11 1-25 1-31 1-30 1-37 1-38 1-27 1-28 1-26 1-33 1-38 1-39 1-35 1-35 1-32 Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-9 LGA1150 CPU socket 4. button 6. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ SENSOR3) 17. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) ... and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1, 4-pin ASST_FAN2) 3. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18...
...36 1-34 1-10 1-11 1-25 1-31 1-30 1-37 1-38 1-27 1-28 1-26 1-33 1-38 1-39 1-35 1-35 1-32 Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-9 LGA1150 CPU socket 4. button 6. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ SENSOR3) 17. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) ... and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1, 4-pin ASST_FAN2) 3. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-13 AX3U2400W8G11-DMV(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS... - - GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-13 AX3U2400W8G11-DMV(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS... - - GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-19 Micron D9QBJ - - DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. MICRON D9PFJ - - Timing Voltage - - - - 1600-9- 1.5 9-9-24 8-8-8-24 1.5 Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 -
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...; KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H/4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - 1.5 • • KINGSTON KVR13N9S8H/4 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-GN-F - 1.5 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-21 AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 302G08-DJ1C - 304G08-DJ1B 9-1010-26 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 J1108BFBG-DJ-F - DXX-15A 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF- - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand AMD...
...; KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H/4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - 1.5 • • KINGSTON KVR13N9S8H/4 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-GN-F - 1.5 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-21 AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 302G08-DJ1C - 304G08-DJ1B 9-1010-26 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 J1108BFBG-DJ-F - DXX-15A 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF- - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand AMD...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot Slot Description ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot Slot Description ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... • The MemOK! button to boot up when the DIMM is tested. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to test one set of failsafe settings. Press... overclocking, press the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails...
... • The MemOK! button to boot up when the DIMM is tested. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to test one set of failsafe settings. Press... overclocking, press the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails...