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......vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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 Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit...
......vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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 Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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Profile 3-58 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-59 iv 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 2.4 Starting up for the...Tweaker menu 3-14 3.6 Advanced menu 3-30 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-31 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-34 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-35 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-37 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-38 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-39 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-41 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-43 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-44 3.6.10 Intel(R) Rapid Storage ...
Profile 3-58 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-59 iv 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 2.4 Starting up for the...Tweaker menu 3-14 3.6 Advanced menu 3-30 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-31 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-34 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-35 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-37 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-38 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-39 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-41 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-43 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-44 3.6.10 Intel(R) Rapid Storage ...
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... problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a Qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a Qualified service technician or your retailer. vi ...
... problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a Qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a Qualified service technician or your retailer. vi ...
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... description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer...8226; Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This ...
... description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer...8226; Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This ...
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... Package contents 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...(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 • If...
... Package contents 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...(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 • If...
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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... socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that provides twice the performance and speed of the SSDs. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the...
... socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that provides twice the performance and speed of the SSDs. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the...
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... USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you to open , it provides your computer to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. This means less time waiting for caching function. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z97 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, ... SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for the CPU. Saving your system memory to a more efficient computing experience. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.1.2 "Ultimate ...
... USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you to open , it provides your computer to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. This means less time waiting for caching function. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z97 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, ... SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for the CPU. Saving your system memory to a more efficient computing experience. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.1.2 "Ultimate ...
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..., CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-3 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. certified by military-standard) The motherboard's TUF components features military-standard robust TUF new chokes, titanium solid state...
..., CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-3 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. certified by military-standard) The motherboard's TUF components features military-standard robust TUF new chokes, titanium solid state...
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... 1: Product introduction It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items ...traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to install on your motherboard. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you...
... 1: Product introduction It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items ...traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to install on your motherboard. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you...
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...HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers up to 4K/2K resolution visuals through a single cable. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. Simply output 3D signals through a single cable. 1.1.7 Other special features DisplayPort Support DisplayPort is a ...European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of colors and bi-...
...HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers up to 4K/2K resolution visuals through a single cable. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. Simply output 3D signals through a single cable. 1.1.7 Other special features DisplayPort Support DisplayPort is a ...European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of colors and bi-...
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... uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-7
... uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-7
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before ...cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 only. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Contact ...
... with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before ...cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 only. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Contact ...
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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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... profile is recommended to section Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3 GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor...devices. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - Under the default state, some ...
... profile is recommended to section Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3 GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor...devices. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - Under the default state, some ...
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Realtek 8111GR - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-25 High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x1 mode x4 mode PCIe x16_3 x1 x4 PCI Express sharing ... chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe...
... - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Realtek 8111GR - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-25 High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x1 mode x4 mode PCIe x16_3 x1 x4 PCI Express sharing ... chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe...
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... takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to ...Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS ...
... takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to ...Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS ...