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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 ... I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard 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...
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 ... I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard 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...
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... Keyboard and Mouse, and File Transfer - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS O.C. USB BIOS Flashback with smart devices in real time - Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with Cloud GO! Push Notice monitors your PC status with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Other Special...
... Keyboard and Mouse, and File Transfer - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS O.C. USB BIOS Flashback with smart devices in real time - Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with Cloud GO! Push Notice monitors your PC status with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Other Special...
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GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin; Button 1 x DRCT(DirectKey) header 3 x T_Sensor (Thermal Sensor) headers 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x TPM header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note...
GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin; Button 1 x DRCT(DirectKey) header 3 x T_Sensor (Thermal Sensor) headers 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x TPM header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note...
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... USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. Conveniently use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-5 USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller...
... USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. Conveniently use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-5 USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller...
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...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 MemOK! Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. ...Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. BIOS...
...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 MemOK! Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. ...Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. BIOS...
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...tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to section...the DIMM before using the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next ...
...tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to section...the DIMM before using the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next ...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall ..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-27 Chapter 1 You must turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off and...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall ..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-27 Chapter 1 You must turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off and...
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USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. For more information on how to update the BIOS, refer to Chapter 2 of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of this user guide. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-29 Chapter 1
USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. For more information on how to update the BIOS, refer to Chapter 2 of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of this user guide. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-29 Chapter 1
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.... Thermal Sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1; Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or [AC97]. 7. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-35 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the thermistor cables that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature.
.... Thermal Sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1; Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or [AC97]. 7. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-35 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the thermistor cables that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature.
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... light flashes for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 5. This may have risks. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-11 To use the CLR_CMOS jumper while BIOS update is not operating properly. If this means that the BIOS Flashback function is completed. Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB Flashback...
... light flashes for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 5. This may have risks. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-11 To use the CLR_CMOS jumper while BIOS update is not operating properly. If this means that the BIOS Flashback function is completed. Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB Flashback...
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...Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-13 • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 ...® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off...
...Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-13 • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 ...® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off...
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...system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that ...BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS...
...system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that ...BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS...
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...power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Shows the ... devices you installed to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology... details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-3
...power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Shows the ... devices you installed to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology... details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-3
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... frequently-used system settings and configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-5 Refer to your desired settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button ...above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, ...
... frequently-used system settings and configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-5 Refer to your desired settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button ...above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, ...
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from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-9 Chapter 3 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your ... can also easily set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type...
from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-9 Chapter 3 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your ... can also easily set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type...
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... item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-11 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. You cannot add the following items to My... Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Go to My Favorites menu to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and...
... item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-11 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. You cannot add the following items to My... Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Go to My Favorites menu to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and...
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...: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Select the User... the system. Confirm the password when prompted. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-13 To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in...
...: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Select the User... the system. Confirm the password when prompted. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-13 To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in...
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... that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-threading [Enabled] This item allows the processor to [Enabled], this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] When set to appear as it reaches the thermal throttle point. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-29...
... that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-threading [Enabled] This item allows the processor to [Enabled], this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] When set to appear as it reaches the thermal throttle point. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-29...
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... detects the presence of SATA devices. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] This item allows you to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-33 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect Technology Support [Disabled] This item allows the system to support Intel Smart Connect Technology, that periodically refreshes ...
... detects the presence of SATA devices. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] This item allows you to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-33 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect Technology Support [Disabled] This item allows the system to support Intel Smart Connect Technology, that periodically refreshes ...
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... state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the location of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in this menu allow you to the Motherboard layout section for the device. Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-37 Mass Storage Devices Generic [Auto] This...
... state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the location of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in this menu allow you to the Motherboard layout section for the device. Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-37 Mass Storage Devices Generic [Auto] This...