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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 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.
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... 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe...the system's performance, and to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It utilizes the serial point-to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features...
... 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe...the system's performance, and to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It utilizes the serial point-to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features...
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... AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-3 These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for extra unbeatable durability. Guardian Angel TUF ESD Guards TUF ESD (... memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 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.
... AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-3 These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for extra unbeatable durability. Guardian Angel TUF ESD Guards TUF ESD (... memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 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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...button for your computer and smart device. With ASUS Remote GO!, you to three times faster, even when the system is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5 It allows you to supervise fan... speed control, voltage and sensor readings. 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! ASUS Remote GO! functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control ...
...button for your computer and smart device. With ASUS Remote GO!, you to three times faster, even when the system is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5 It allows you to supervise fan... speed control, voltage and sensor readings. 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! ASUS Remote GO! functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control ...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-7
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-7
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...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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. Thermal sensor ...connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ SENSOR3) 15. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. CPU Over Voltage ...
...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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. Thermal sensor ...connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ SENSOR3) 15. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. CPU Over Voltage ...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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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 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Asint SLB304G08-EGN1B 8GB DS ASint 304G08-GN1B - - ••• Asint SLZ302G08-EGN1C 2GB SS ASint...
...- 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 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Asint SLB304G08-EGN1B 8GB DS ASint 304G08-GN1B - - ••• Asint SLZ302G08-EGN1C 2GB SS ASint...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-23 Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual... 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 configuration. Load the X.M.P. 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 latest QVL. ...
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-23 Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual... 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 configuration. Load the X.M.P. 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 latest QVL. ...
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shared - - - XHCI Controller - - - - - shared - shared - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-25 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x2 mode x4 mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x16_3 Rear ...
shared - - - XHCI Controller - - - - - shared - shared - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-25 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x2 mode x4 mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x16_3 Rear ...
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...-enter data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1
...-enter data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1
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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. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-29
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. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-29
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... under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. The S/PDIF module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-31 Chapter 1 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased...
... under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. The S/PDIF module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-31 Chapter 1 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased...
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These are not jumpers! 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the ASST_FAN connectors. CPU, optional, ...
These are not jumpers! 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the ASST_FAN connectors. CPU, optional, ...
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... push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use two or more power-consuming devices. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-35 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a higher power output...
... push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use two or more power-consuming devices. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-35 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a higher power output...
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... system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 11. 10. 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 the DirectKey feature. Connect the button cable that...
... system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 11. 10. 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 the DirectKey feature. Connect the button cable that...
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports 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. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-1
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports 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. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-1
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Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only.
Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only.