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... EZ Update 4-12 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-14 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-16 4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost 4-19 4.4.6 System Information 4-20 4.4.7 USB Charger 4-22 4.4.8 Version 4-23 4.5 Turbo LAN 4-24 4.6 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information...
... EZ Update 4-12 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-14 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-16 4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost 4-19 4.4.6 System Information 4-20 4.4.7 USB Charger 4-22 4.4.8 Version 4-23 4.5 Turbo LAN 4-24 4.6 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information...
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...x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port - Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz - Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. * Refer to three displays of individual CPUs. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150...
...x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port - Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz - Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. * Refer to three displays of individual CPUs. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150...
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..., and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x CPU Fan connector (moss green) supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector...
..., and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x CPU Fan connector (moss green) supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector...
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... the speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the same speed. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97...
... the speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the same speed. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97...
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...; 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • An operating system must be installed on the HDD to ten times faster than USB 2.0. 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, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18...
...; 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • An operating system must be installed on the HDD to ten times faster than USB 2.0. 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, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18...
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... that help reduce dust build-up to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to handle and helps protect your hands. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-3 It also makes the motherboard easier to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup...
... that help reduce dust build-up to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to handle and helps protect your hands. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-3 It also makes the motherboard easier to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup...
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... computer's desktop and remotely operate your ultimate convenience. ASUS Remote GO! USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in sleep or hibernation mode. leads the way to a more , all up to transfer files between your computer and smart device. It also allows you can wirelessly stream media files to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor...
... computer's desktop and remotely operate your ultimate convenience. ASUS Remote GO! USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in sleep or hibernation mode. leads the way to a more , all up to transfer files between your computer and smart device. It also allows you can wirelessly stream media files to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor...
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...USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. button 6. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2, 4-pin ASST_FAN3) 3. SATA6G_3-4 [black] SATA Express [black at the bottom]) 8. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin...
...USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. button 6. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2, 4-pin ASST_FAN3) 3. SATA6G_3-4 [black] SATA Express [black at the bottom]) 8. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin...
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...27 - 10-11-10-27 1.5 - 9-10-9-27 1.5 - 9-10-9-27 1.5 - 1866 9-10- 1.5 9-27 - 1866-9-9- 1.5 9-27 - 9-9-9-27 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-17 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G (Ver5.12) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - Timing Voltage CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) ...Part No.
...27 - 10-11-10-27 1.5 - 9-10-9-27 1.5 - 9-10-9-27 1.5 - 1866 9-10- 1.5 9-27 - 1866-9-9- 1.5 9-27 - 9-9-9-27 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-17 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G (Ver5.12) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - Timing Voltage CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) ...Part No.
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... the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-19 DS Asint 302G08-GG1C 9-9-9-27 - ••• Asint Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB SLA302G08-EGN1C 4GB DS Asint DS ASint 302G08-GJ1C 302G08-GN1C 9-9-9-27 - - - Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 ••• ...SS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11- 11-28 DS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11- 11-31 DS - - 11-11- 11-28 DS - - 9-9-9-24 - DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-19 DS Asint 302G08-GG1C 9-9-9-27 - ••• Asint Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB SLA302G08-EGN1C 4GB DS Asint DS ASint 302G08-GJ1C 302G08-GN1C 9-9-9-27 - - - Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 ••• ...SS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11- 11-28 DS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11- 11-31 DS - - 11-11- 11-28 DS - - 9-9-9-24 - DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...; • • Side(s): SS - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Mach MXD3U133316GQ 16GB DS - - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS -
...; • • Side(s): SS - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Mach MXD3U133316GQ 16GB DS - - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS -
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... and turn off is required to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 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. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB...
... and turn off is required to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 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. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB...
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... backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 2. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • ASMedia storage controller can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are based on xHCI specification. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-31...
... backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 2. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • ASMedia storage controller can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are based on xHCI specification. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-31...
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... device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or [AC97]. 8. 7. 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 standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that monitor the temperature of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature...
... device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or [AC97]. 8. 7. 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 standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that monitor the temperature of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition 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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...the button to manually tune the fans Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Loads optimized default settings Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or...
...the button to manually tune the fans Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Loads optimized default settings Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller...
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Connect the 2-pin connector of the NumLock. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Sets the boot logo to display during POST. [Full Screen] Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST. [Disabled] Disables the boot logo display during normal boot. Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you press the Reset button. The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button. [Enabled] Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when...
Connect the 2-pin connector of the NumLock. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Sets the boot logo to display during POST. [Full Screen] Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST. [Disabled] Disables the boot logo display during normal boot. Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you press the Reset button. The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button. [Enabled] Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when...
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.... 1. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this user guide for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-61 However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. 2. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
.... 1. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this user guide for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-61 However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. 2. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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... ASUS contact information. Click or tap an item to install Click or tap to use the devices. The Manual menu contains the list of the user guide. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click or tap an icon to open the folder of supplementary user guides. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click or tap an item to display DVD/motherboard information Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu...
... ASUS contact information. Click or tap an item to install Click or tap to use the devices. The Manual menu contains the list of the user guide. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click or tap an icon to open the folder of supplementary user guides. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click or tap an item to display DVD/motherboard information Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu...
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... the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you want to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. From the utility main menu, select 5. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 5-7 Exit, then press . During the OS installation, click Load Driver to...
... the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you want to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. From the utility main menu, select 5. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 5-7 Exit, then press . During the OS installation, click Load Driver to...