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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/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...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/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...
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...; USB 3.1 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - MemOK! (continued on the CPU installed. Audio amplifier to the audio configuration - Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - TUF Thermal Radar 2 - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF...
...; USB 3.1 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - MemOK! (continued on the CPU installed. Audio amplifier to the audio configuration - Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - TUF Thermal Radar 2 - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF...
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x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Accessories Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin; moss green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA ...F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 7cm 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x TUF Inside sticker 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual (...
x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Accessories Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin; moss green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA ...F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 7cm 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x TUF Inside sticker 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual (...
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...and power efficiency. TUF ICe ASUS TUF have forged a brand new microchip that monitoring of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unnecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as USB 3.0. Intel®... in with the cloud, leading to 10 Gb/s, or twice as fast as a cache for caching function. With the TUF ICe, you 'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal Radar 2 Thermal Radar 2 uses multiple sensors to control motherboard ...
...and power efficiency. TUF ICe ASUS TUF have forged a brand new microchip that monitoring of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unnecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as USB 3.0. Intel®... in with the cloud, leading to 10 Gb/s, or twice as fast as a cache for caching function. With the TUF ICe, you 'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal Radar 2 Thermal Radar 2 uses multiple sensors to control motherboard ...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-3 The TUF alloy choke is 13.6% cooler for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Guardian Angel TUF ESD Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply ...
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-3 The TUF alloy choke is 13.6% cooler for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Guardian Angel TUF ESD Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply ...
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... fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ASST_FAN connectors support 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 5.
... fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ASST_FAN connectors support 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 5.