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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/ USB 3.1 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 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/ USB 3.1 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 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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...point-to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to ten... memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with ...
...point-to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to ten... memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with ...
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... ESD Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan....TUF Components (TUF new Alloy Chokes, TUF 10K Ti-Caps, and TUF MOSFET; Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/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.
... ESD Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan....TUF Components (TUF new Alloy Chokes, TUF 10K Ti-Caps, and TUF MOSFET; Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/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.
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...all your computer and smart device. leads the way to -use software package. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all across cloud services in a few clicks. • ASUS Media Streamer: Allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported devices.... your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Remote GO!, you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5 It also allows you to transfer files between different utilities.
...all your computer and smart device. leads the way to -use software package. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all across cloud services in a few clicks. • ASUS Media Streamer: Allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported devices.... your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Remote GO!, you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5 It also allows you to transfer files between different utilities.
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... socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-7
... socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-7
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...pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ SENSOR3) 15. button 6. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 14. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Digital audio connector...EATX12V) 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) Page 1-35 1-33 1-10 1-11 1-26 1-31 1-30 1-28 1-27 1-37 1-36 1-32 1-38 1-34 1-34 1-31 1-37 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-9
...pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ SENSOR3) 15. button 6. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 14. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Digital audio connector...EATX12V) 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) Page 1-35 1-33 1-10 1-11 1-26 1-31 1-30 1-28 1-27 1-37 1-36 1-32 1-38 1-34 1-34 1-31 1-37 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-9
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/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 2/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.
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-17 CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3.23) (XMP) 32GB ( 4x DS 8GB ) CMY16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver 4.21) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMY8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver3.24) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-17 CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3.23) (XMP) 32GB ( 4x DS 8GB ) CMY16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver 4.21) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMY8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver3.24) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS...
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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 2/USB 3.1 1-19 Asint SLB304G08-EGN1B 8GB DS ASint 304G08-GN1B - - ••• Asint SLZ302G08-EGN1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - ••• AVEXIR AVD3U16000904G2CW...
...- 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 2/USB 3.1 1-19 Asint SLB304G08-EGN1B 8GB DS ASint 304G08-GN1B - - ••• Asint SLZ302G08-EGN1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - ••• AVEXIR AVD3U16000904G2CW...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-23 Xtreme • • • MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • • • Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9 - • • ... latest QVL. We suggest that you install the modules into both the beige and 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 configuration. Xtreme ( 4x 4GB ) - -...
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-23 Xtreme • • • MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • • • Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9 - • • ... latest QVL. We suggest that you install the modules into both the beige and 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 configuration. Xtreme ( 4x 4GB ) - -...
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F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x2 mode x4 mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x16_3 Rear USB 3.1_E1~E2 x2 Enabled x4 Disabled • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™...
F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x2 mode x4 mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x16_3 Rear USB 3.1_E1~E2 x2 Enabled x4 Disabled • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™...
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... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1
... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1
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1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. 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. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-29
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. 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. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-29
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..., optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The S/PDIF module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to a slot opening at the back of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-31 Chapter 1 These connectors are based...
..., optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The S/PDIF module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to a slot opening at the back of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-31 Chapter 1 These connectors are based...
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... control function, ensure that you connect only an assistant fan to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1
... control function, ensure that you connect only an assistant fan to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1
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... ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-35 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Find the proper orientation...
... ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-35 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Find the proper orientation...
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ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-37 A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 11. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for ...
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-37 A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 11. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for ...
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Install the ASUS Q-Shield 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 aligned to the chassis rear I /O ports are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only.
Install the ASUS Q-Shield 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 aligned to the chassis rear I /O ports are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only.
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Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/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 2/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.