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... the product for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to the extent permitted by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this email address). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
... the product for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to the extent permitted by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this email address). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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... 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-62 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-11 4.4.2 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...
... 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-62 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-11 4.4.2 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...
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... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not...
... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not...
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... means that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. viii Used to select. If you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the...
... means that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. viii Used to select. If you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the...
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...Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/ USB3.1 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 35 mm Assistant fan ...LAN cap, HDMI cap, DVI cap, DP cap, Front USB 3.0 cap) 3 x Thermistor cables ExSprAeTssA 7 x SATA connector caps 1 x SATA Expresss connector cap 8 x Back I/O USB 3.0/2.0 connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector caps 5 x Audio connector caps • ...
...Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/ USB3.1 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 35 mm Assistant fan ...LAN cap, HDMI cap, DVI cap, DP cap, Front USB 3.0 cap) 3 x Thermistor cables ExSprAeTssA 7 x SATA connector caps 1 x SATA Expresss connector cap 8 x Back I/O USB 3.0/2.0 connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector caps 5 x Audio connector caps • ...
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...system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3 GB or less. Chapter 1...2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4 GB or more details, refer to...
...system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3 GB or less. Chapter 1...2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4 GB or more details, refer to...
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... LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to ...ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It ...
... LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to ...ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It ...
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...disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the ...motherboard support DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [brown]; Refer to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to Serial ATA 6.0...
...disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the ...motherboard support DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [brown]; Refer to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to Serial ATA 6.0...
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... flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you... BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-1
... flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you... BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-1
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... setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-3 Click 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...
... setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-3 Click 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...
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Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for special functions For... for more information. Language This button above the menu bar allows you want to select the language that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-5 It also allows you can select for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your BIOS. To display the submenu,...
Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for special functions For... for more information. Language This button above the menu bar allows you want to select the language that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-5 It also allows you can select for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your BIOS. To display the submenu,...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Click or tap to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Click or tap to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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...Use the or to adjust the value. This may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to set the CPU Strap to 300.0 MHz. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-15 The values range from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to LC PLL by default for better stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz..., or leave it at [Auto] for the BIOS to select the source clock based on the assigned CPU strap for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. Select SB PLL when the BCLK (base clock) frequency is set the BCLK (base clock...
...Use the or to adjust the value. This may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to set the CPU Strap to 300.0 MHz. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-15 The values range from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to LC PLL by default for better stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz..., or leave it at [Auto] for the BIOS to select the source clock based on the assigned CPU strap for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. Select SB PLL when the BCLK (base clock) frequency is set the BCLK (base clock...
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... 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Auto]. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core... higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. The values depend on the CPU installed. Max....
... 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Auto]. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core... higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. The values depend on the CPU installed. Max....
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.... It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading. [Manual] This option allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK First] ... [BCLK First] Ensure that you to set a value for an optimal CPU Graphics Ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-17 To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. Use the or keys to get the extreme overclocking capability...
.... It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading. [Manual] This option allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK First] ... [BCLK First] Ensure that you to set a value for an optimal CPU Graphics Ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-17 To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. Use the or keys to get the extreme overclocking capability...
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...9] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The CPU working voltage...ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-21 Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0% to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Use the or keys to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual...
...9] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The CPU working voltage...ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-21 Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0% to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Use the or keys to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual...
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...%] [140%] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for a quicker transient response speed. Use the or to [Manual]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to set a higher frequency for CPU...
...%] [140%] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for a quicker transient response speed. Use the or to [Manual]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to set a higher frequency for CPU...
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... Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to set the DRAM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. The values depend on the CPU installed. The values range from 300 KHz to provide a...ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to adjust the value. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an enhanced system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB...
... Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to set the DRAM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. The values depend on the CPU installed. The values range from 300 KHz to provide a...ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to adjust the value. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an enhanced system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB...
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.... Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Use or key to adjust the value. Use the or to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] This item allows your system to enlarge the ... current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] This item allows you to set...
.... Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Use or key to adjust the value. Use the or to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] This item allows your system to enlarge the ... current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] This item allows you to set...