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...single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of the SSDs. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications.... Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-...
...single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of the SSDs. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications.... Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-...
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.... Dust Defenders Dust Defenders provides rear I /O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I /O filter and special shields that help reduce dust build-up to ...which can damage the motherboard's components. 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. TUF Components (New Alloy Choke, 10K Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-3
.... Dust Defenders Dust Defenders provides rear I /O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I /O filter and special shields that help reduce dust build-up to ...which can damage the motherboard's components. 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. TUF Components (New Alloy Choke, 10K Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-3
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... files and sync them all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to -use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-5 ASUS Remote GO! Conveniently use software package. ...AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all across cloud services in a few clicks. • ASUS Media Streamer: Allows you...
... files and sync them all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to -use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-5 ASUS Remote GO! Conveniently use software package. ...AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all across cloud services in a few clicks. • ASUS Media Streamer: Allows you...
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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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
... 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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
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Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [brown]; DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. MemOK! Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ ...connector (20-1 pin TPM) Page 1-35 1-33 1-10 1-11 1-25 1-30 1-29 1-27 1-26 1-37 1-36 1-30 1-32 1-34 1-38 1-34 1-31 1-37 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-9
Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [brown]; DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. MemOK! Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ ...connector (20-1 pin TPM) Page 1-35 1-33 1-10 1-11 1-25 1-30 1-29 1-27 1-26 1-37 1-36 1-30 1-32 1-34 1-38 1-34 1-31 1-37 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-9
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-11 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-11 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-17 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Part...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-17 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Part...
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...- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 1600-9- 1.5 9-9-24 10-10- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 10-10- 1.5 10-27 10-10- 1.5 10-27 8-8-8-24 1.5 (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-19 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 ••• SS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11- 11-28 DS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11- 11-31...
...- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 1600-9- 1.5 9-9-24 10-10- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 10-10- 1.5 10-27 10-10- 1.5 10-27 8-8-8-24 1.5 (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-19 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 ••• SS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11- 11-28 DS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11- 11-31...
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...; • Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach C2S46D30-D313 - - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-23 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1 and B1 for the latest QVL... module inserted into either the beige slots or the brown slots 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 ...
...; • Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach C2S46D30-D313 - - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-23 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1 and B1 for the latest QVL... module inserted into either the beige slots or the brown slots 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 ...
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...- PCIe x16_3 Configuration x1 mode x4 mode PCIe x16_3 x1 x4 PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x1_3 Rear USB 3.0_E1~E2 x1 Enabled Disabled Disabled • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX... - - shared - - - - shared - shared shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Realtek 8111GR - - - High Definition Audio -...
...- PCIe x16_3 Configuration x1 mode x4 mode PCIe x16_3 x1 x4 PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x1_3 Rear USB 3.0_E1~E2 x1 Enabled Disabled Disabled • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX... - - shared - - - - shared - shared shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Realtek 8111GR - - - High Definition Audio -...
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... RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1
... RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1
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POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status 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. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-29 If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.
POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status 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. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-29 If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.
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...faster charging time for USBchargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. We ...recommend you can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are based on xHCI specification. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for data drives only. 3. 2. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB...
...faster charging time for USBchargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. We ...recommend you can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are based on xHCI specification. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for data drives only. 3. 2. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB...
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...-1 pin USB1112; DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 48 MBps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-33 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1314) These connectors are...
...-1 pin USB1112; DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 48 MBps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-33 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1314) These connectors are...
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...'s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-35 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the thermistor cables that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
...'s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-35 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the thermistor cables that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
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... puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
... puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
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The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 13. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-39 Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration.
The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 13. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-39 Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration.
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Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1.
Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1.
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2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only.
2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only.
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 2-5
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 2-5