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... Information 4-20 4.4.7 USB Charger 4-22 4.4.8 Version 4-23 4.5 Turbo LAN 4-24 4.6 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
... Information 4-20 4.4.7 USB Charger 4-22 4.4.8 Version 4-23 4.5 Turbo LAN 4-24 4.6 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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...User's manual WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. moss green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (brown) 1 ... connector (AAFP) 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Accessories Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor...
...User's manual WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. moss green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (brown) 1 ... connector (AAFP) 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Accessories Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor...
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...-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) This connector allows you 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 on xHCI specification. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to ...is purchased separately. 3. We recommend you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
...-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) This connector allows you 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 on xHCI specification. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to ...is purchased separately. 3. We recommend you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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... designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. SATA6G_6) These items allow you to [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want to create...
... designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. SATA6G_6) These items allow you to [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want to create...
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... boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is automatically enabled and runs at startup. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI...
... boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is automatically enabled and runs at startup. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI...
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... [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after ... the chassis reset button cable to be pressed when error occurs. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system to wait for the key to the onboard...
... [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after ... the chassis reset button cable to be pressed when error occurs. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system to wait for the key to the onboard...
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...of devices that you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable ... and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disables the CSM to fully support the ...you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 3-53
...of devices that you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable ... and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disables the CSM to fully support the ...you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 3-53
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...to select your system enters the OS. Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the ...Boot check. Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you set the OS Type to a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from any permissible changes. The following item appears only when you ...
...to select your system enters the OS. Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the ...Boot check. Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you set the OS Type to a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from any permissible changes. The following item appears only when you ...
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... UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 3-55 DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Delete db... This item allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load Default db...
... UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 3-55 DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Delete db... This item allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load Default db...
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... an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Click or tap an item to install Click or tap to display DVD/motherboard information Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click or tap an item to use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to open the folder of supplementary... user guides. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The Utilities...
... an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Click or tap an item to install Click or tap to display DVD/motherboard information Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click or tap an item to use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to open the folder of supplementary... user guides. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The Utilities...
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... during POST. With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to automatically... update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, Using EZ Update Click or tap to update the BIOS Chapter...
... during POST. With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to automatically... update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, Using EZ Update Click or tap to update the BIOS Chapter...
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... configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 4-25 Double-click or tap on the taskbar.
... configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 4-25 Double-click or tap on the taskbar.
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... go to the USB flash drive. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 5-7 Exit, then press . Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the ...OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the utility main menu. 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. ...
... go to the USB flash drive. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 5-7 Exit, then press . Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the ...OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the utility main menu. 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. ...