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..., and 5th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction...
..., and 5th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction...
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...connectors, minimizing any harm to the components' optimal functions, data transfer efficiency, and system performance. MemOK! 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 ESD Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides ... a massive 40A rated current, eliminates buzzing noise and vibration, and delivers better performance, and durability during the most extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-3
...connectors, minimizing any harm to the components' optimal functions, data transfer efficiency, and system performance. MemOK! 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 ESD Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides ... a massive 40A rated current, eliminates buzzing noise and vibration, and delivers better performance, and durability during the most extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-3
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.... leads the way to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-5 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your computer and smart device...
.... leads the way to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-5 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your computer and smart device...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist ...
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist ...
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... 8-pin EATX12V) 2. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 16. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [brown]; Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, ... 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 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, optional,...
... 8-pin EATX12V) 2. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 16. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [brown]; Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, ... 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 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, optional,...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.12) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G (Ver5.12) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - Timing...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-17 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.12) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G (Ver5.12) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - Timing...
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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 DS Asint 302G08-GG1C 9-9-9-27 - ••• Asint Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB SLA302G08-EGN1C 4GB DS Asint DS ASint 302G08-GJ1C 302G08...
...- 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 DS Asint 302G08-GG1C 9-9-9-27 - ••• Asint Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB SLA302G08-EGN1C 4GB DS Asint DS ASint 302G08-GJ1C 302G08...
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...brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into either the beige slots or the brown slots as ...• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Xtreme ( 4x 4GB ) - - • • • Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach C2S46D30-D313 - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-...
...brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into either the beige slots or the brown slots as ...• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Xtreme ( 4x 4GB ) - - • • • Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach C2S46D30-D313 - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-...
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... - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared -...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 - - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared -...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...
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... off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. function. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply...
... off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. function. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-29 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. 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.
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-29 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. 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.
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... AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are based on xHCI specification. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-31 Chapter 1 • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are for data drives only...
... AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are based on xHCI specification. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-31 Chapter 1 • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are for data drives only...
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... connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-33 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install...
... connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-33 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install...
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... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-35 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...
... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-35 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...
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...) This connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. 10. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON...
...) This connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. 10. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-39 The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 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. 13.
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-39 The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 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. 13.
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Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
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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. 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
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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