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...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 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS... 2.1.7 Front 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
...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 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS... 2.1.7 Front 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
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GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Other Special Features Support DVD contents 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports - ASUS Remote GO! with smart devices in real time - Push Notice monitors your PC status with Cloud GO! Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED...
GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Other Special Features Support DVD contents 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports - ASUS Remote GO! with smart devices in real time - Push Notice monitors your PC status with Cloud GO! Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED...
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...ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in sleep or hibernation mode. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in -one simple-to use functions, with no need for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS...USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. With ASUS Remote GO!, you 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 ...
...ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in sleep or hibernation mode. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in -one simple-to use functions, with no need for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS...USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. With ASUS Remote GO!, you 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 ...
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... of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press 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 turn off the computer and unplug the ... recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 switch lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic ...
... of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press 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 turn off the computer and unplug the ... recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 switch lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic ...
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ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-29 Chapter 1 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. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of this user guide. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update.
ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-29 Chapter 1 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. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of this user guide. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update.
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...the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-11 Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a... USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for five seconds and...
...the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-11 Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a... USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for five seconds and...
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... Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 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...Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-13
... Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 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...Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-13
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...Z97GP.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware...and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT 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 ...
...Z97GP.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware...and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT 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 ...
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...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile This item allows... your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Name This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-55 Chapter 3 Key in a profile number...
...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile This item allows... your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Name This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-55 Chapter 3 Key in a profile number...
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Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-59 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot...
Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-59 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot...
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...; to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-61 When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as...
...; to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-61 When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as...
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... then press . Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-63 4. Restart your computer. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to security regulations. 5. When BIOS update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Are you sure you...
... then press . Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-63 4. Restart your computer. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to security regulations. 5. When BIOS update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Are you sure you...
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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. Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-13
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.... GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-15 Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 2. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your computer's USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for New BIOS Update...
.... GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-15 Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 2. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your computer's USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for New BIOS Update...