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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 1-8 1.2.3...device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 iii 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 ...
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 1-8 1.2.3...device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 iii 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 ...
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... SNR recording input (Line-in) support - TUF Thermal Radar 2 - TUF ICe "TUF ENGINE!" SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - Guardian Angel - Thermal Solution...
... SNR recording input (Line-in) support - TUF Thermal Radar 2 - TUF ICe "TUF ENGINE!" SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - Guardian Angel - Thermal Solution...
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... 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 (by region) 1 x 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. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal...
... 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 (by region) 1 x 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. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal...
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... to a more efficient computing experience. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology allows your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for the very fastest USB data transfers - TUF ICe ASUS TUF have forged a brand new microchip that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes...
... to a more efficient computing experience. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology allows your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for the very fastest USB data transfers - TUF ICe ASUS TUF have forged a brand new microchip that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes...
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... 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 certified by military-standard) The motherboard's TUF components features improved military-standard robust TUF new alloy chokes, titanium solid state capacitors, and MOSFETs. The TUF alloy choke is 13.6% cooler for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance...
... 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 certified by military-standard) The motherboard's TUF components features improved military-standard robust TUF new alloy chokes, titanium solid state capacitors, and MOSFETs. The TUF alloy choke is 13.6% cooler for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance...
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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. Insufficient air.... Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the ASST_FAN connectors. These are not jumpers! 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. Insufficient air.... Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the ASST_FAN connectors. These are not jumpers! ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1 5.
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Recorder Displays and monitors the status of the thermal setting and condition of your CPU, chassis, and the exclusive TUF Turbo fans to achieve the best balance between cooling performance and low noise. Click or tap to run the assessment report of your current thermal ... the current status of the thermal condition of your system. Click or tap to configure your system. Chapter 4 Click or tap to scroll down/up ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 4-9 Thermal Tuning This function optimizes your system's cooling solution based on your system's current thermal settings.
Recorder Displays and monitors the status of the thermal setting and condition of your CPU, chassis, and the exclusive TUF Turbo fans to achieve the best balance between cooling performance and low noise. Click or tap to run the assessment report of your current thermal ... the current status of the thermal condition of your system. Click or tap to configure your system. Chapter 4 Click or tap to scroll down/up ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 4-9 Thermal Tuning This function optimizes your system's cooling solution based on your system's current thermal settings.