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... 3-37 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-38 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-39 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-41 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-43 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-44 3.6.10 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 3-45 3.7 Monitor menu 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-51 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-58 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61...
... 3-37 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-38 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-39 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-41 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-43 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-44 3.6.10 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 3-45 3.7 Monitor menu 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-51 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-58 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61...
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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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... • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup... guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...
... • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup... guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...
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SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Remote GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download...
SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Remote GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download...
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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; Button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 3 x T_Sensor (Thermal Sensor) headers 1 x S/...x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin Black) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified...
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; Button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 3 x T_Sensor (Thermal Sensor) headers 1 x S/...x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin Black) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified...
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...shields it convenient and easy to view all your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your... cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel...
...shields it convenient and easy to view all your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your... cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel...
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... functions, with no need to transfer files between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your computer and smart device. leads the way to use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the...
... functions, with no need to transfer files between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your computer and smart device. leads the way to use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the...
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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 any slot as one pair of individual CPUs. Size SS/ Chip... support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted 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. We suggest that...
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 any slot as one pair of individual CPUs. Size SS/ Chip... support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted 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. We suggest that...
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This is not properly installed. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually...the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to fine-tune performance when working on ...
This is not properly installed. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually...the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to fine-tune performance when working on ...
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... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the...
... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the...
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... can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed ...Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal...
... can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed ...Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal...
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... introduction T_SENSOR2;T_SENSOR3) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or [AC97]. 7. 6.
... introduction T_SENSOR2;T_SENSOR3) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or [AC97]. 7. 6.
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ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-11 Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to complete the installation. 2. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is not operating properly. This may have risks. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version...
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-11 Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to complete the installation. 2. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is not operating properly. This may have risks. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version...
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LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 5. USB 3.1 ports E1-E2 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost. DisplayPort 3. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. HDMI port 6. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2.
LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 5. USB 3.1 ports E1-E2 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost. DisplayPort 3. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. HDMI port 6. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2.
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Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your USB 3.1 devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. * LAN ports LED ... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate.
Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your USB 3.1 devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. * LAN ports LED ... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate.
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... While the tests are off. 3. At power on self tests (POST). Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Monitor b. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...front panel case lights up. 2.4 Starting up for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware ...
... While the tests are off. 3. At power on self tests (POST). Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Monitor b. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...front panel case lights up. 2.4 Starting up for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware ...
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...-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 3-1
...-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 3-1
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.... See sectionExit Menu for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on how to the default value. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If...
.... See sectionExit Menu for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on how to the default value. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If...
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... item in section 3.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default...
... item in section 3.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default...
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3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Chapter 3 Sub-menu item Menu items Item description Configuration fields Scroll ... an example of the Advanced Mode. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Chapter 3 Sub-menu item Menu items Item description Configuration fields Scroll ... an example of the Advanced Mode. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup