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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... slot dust cover - 2 x Short fan screws 1 x TUF Inside sticker 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF 5-Year Warranty manual (by region) TUF Accessory Installation Guide User's manual µATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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... slot dust cover - 2 x Short fan screws 1 x TUF Inside sticker 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF 5-Year Warranty manual (by region) TUF Accessory Installation Guide User's manual µATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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Thermal Armor The GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Thermal Armor features the reversible-airflow technology that blows dust up to six times ... function. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unnecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage,... of onboard temperature sensors and fan speeds is always ultra-accurate-whether you are adjusting settings manually or using the automatic one-click organization. With the TUF ICe, you to experience the convenience...
Thermal Armor The GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Thermal Armor features the reversible-airflow technology that blows dust up to six times ... function. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unnecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage,... of onboard temperature sensors and fan speeds is always ultra-accurate-whether you are adjusting settings manually or using the automatic one-click organization. With the TUF ICe, you to experience the convenience...
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... the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking...
... the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking...
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...term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. We strongly recommend that goes ...Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-...
...term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. We strongly recommend that goes ...Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-...
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... and of the selected mode. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-3 The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Shows the...
... and of the selected mode. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-3 The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Shows the...
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... the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-5 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your system. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. For...
... the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-5 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your system. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. For...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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... on BCLK Frequency. The value ranges depend on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-15 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 80.0 MHz to improve overclocking capability. Initial...) frequency to [Auto]. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to [Manual] or [XMP]. Filter PLL [Auto] Set this item to high BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to 300.0 ...
... on BCLK Frequency. The value ranges depend on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-15 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 80.0 MHz to improve overclocking capability. Initial...) frequency to [Auto]. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to [Manual] or [XMP]. Filter PLL [Auto] Set this item to high BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to 300.0 ...
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... Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-21 Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to set the power phase control of 50 KHz. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual]. Probe] ...overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 300 KHz to adjust the value. The following item appears only when you to manually set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an increased overclocking range or enhanced system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [...
... Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-21 Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to set the power phase control of 50 KHz. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual]. Probe] ...overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 300 KHz to adjust the value. The following item appears only when you to manually set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an increased overclocking range or enhanced system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [...
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...[0.00] - [1.50] Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Power Current Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. CPU... a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode.
...[0.00] - [1.50] Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Power Current Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. CPU... a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode.
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... item takes the standard value of voltage fed to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-25 The following item appears only when you to set the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the CPU including its cache...value. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override....
... item takes the standard value of voltage fed to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-25 The following item appears only when you to set the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the CPU including its cache...value. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override....
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...set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU installed. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-43 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode. [Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan...Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [300 RPM] This item allows you set the low limit ...
...set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU installed. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-43 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode. [Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan...Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [300 RPM] This item allows you set the low limit ...
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.... ASST 1 Fan Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item controls the assigned fan according to adjust the maximum assistant fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-45 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASST 1 Fan Profile [Standard... [MB] [VCORE] [VCORE (BACK)] [DRAM] [PCH Core] [USB3.0] [PCIE-1] [PCIE-2] [T_Sensor1] [T_Sensor2] [T_Sensor3] If you to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to the selected temperature...
.... ASST 1 Fan Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item controls the assigned fan according to adjust the maximum assistant fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-45 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASST 1 Fan Profile [Standard... [MB] [VCORE] [VCORE (BACK)] [DRAM] [PCH Core] [USB3.0] [PCIE-1] [PCIE-2] [T_Sensor1] [T_Sensor2] [T_Sensor3] If you to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to the selected temperature...
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... about your motherboard's utility guide: 1. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-3 Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Some software manuals are in the support DVD. The...
... about your motherboard's utility guide: 1. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-3 Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Some software manuals are in the support DVD. The...
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Move the slider up or down to adjust the settings Click to save a new profile Click to enable the RPM Mode. Perform Thermal Tuning to load a saved profile Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-9 RPM Mode Allows you to the Thermal Tuning section for more information. Refer to manually adjust the fan's speed (in rpm). VGA -
Move the slider up or down to adjust the settings Click to save a new profile Click to enable the RPM Mode. Perform Thermal Tuning to load a saved profile Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-9 RPM Mode Allows you to the Thermal Tuning section for more information. Refer to manually adjust the fan's speed (in rpm). VGA -
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Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-13 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-13 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.