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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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
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...2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of PCIe 2.0. It natively supports up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances..., Pentium®, and Celeron® processors in multi-GPU SLI and CrossFireX™ solution, giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of DDR3...
...2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of PCIe 2.0. It natively supports up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances..., Pentium®, and Celeron® processors in multi-GPU SLI and CrossFireX™ solution, giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of DDR3...
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...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 ...ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. TUF Components (TUF new Alloy Chokes, TUF 10K Ti-Caps, and TUF MOSFET; These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for extra unbeatable durability. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB...
...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 ...ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. TUF Components (TUF new Alloy Chokes, TUF 10K Ti-Caps, and TUF MOSFET; These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for extra unbeatable durability. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB...
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... sensor readings. It allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5 leads the way to a more , all across cloud services in a few clicks. • ASUS Media Streamer: Allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported devices. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to...
... sensor readings. It allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5 leads the way to a more , all across cloud services in a few clicks. • ASUS Media Streamer: Allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported devices. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to...
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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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... 5. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2) 3. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. ... 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 MemOK! LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 14.
... 5. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2) 3. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. ... 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 MemOK! LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 14.
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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 CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver8.16) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - CMZ16GX3M2A1866C10 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 (Ver3...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-17 CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver8.16) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - CMZ16GX3M2A1866C10 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 (Ver3...
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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 SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GG1C 9-9-9-27 - ••• Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C 9-9-9-27 - •...
...- 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 SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GG1C 9-9-9-27 - ••• Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C 9-9-9-27 - •...
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... the brown slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot 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 ...(1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-23 settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1 and B1 for the...
... the brown slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot 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 ...(1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-23 settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1 and B1 for the...
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...assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - shared - - - - shared - - - - XHCI Controller - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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...
...assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - shared - - - - shared - - - - XHCI Controller - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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...
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... jumper again to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup...
... jumper again to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup...
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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. 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 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-31 Chapter 1 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or ... time for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. The S/PDIF module is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) This connector allows you to install the related driver to...
... you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-31 Chapter 1 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or ... time for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. The S/PDIF module is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) This connector allows you to install the related driver to...
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... the TUF Thermal Radar 2 feature. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that you connect only an assistant fan to the fan connectors. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1
... the TUF Thermal Radar 2 feature. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that you connect only an assistant fan to the fan connectors. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1
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.... 8. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-35
.... 8. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-35
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.... 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 details. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation...
.... 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 details. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation...
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Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-1 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. 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 for all models. 1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel.
Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-1 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. 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 for all models. 1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel.
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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.