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...express written permission of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. E9367 First Edition April 2014 Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE... carrier and the location where you encounter any warranty to infringe. to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME ...
...express written permission of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. E9367 First Edition April 2014 Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE... carrier and the location where you encounter any warranty to infringe. to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME ...
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...; - Maximum shared memory of CPU installed. DTS Connect - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIe x16 graphics cards) Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 1 x SATA Express port (one at mid-board [black], compatible with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Separate layer for headphone and speakers - Audio shielding ensures...
...; - Maximum shared memory of CPU installed. DTS Connect - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIe x16 graphics cards) Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 1 x SATA Express port (one at mid-board [black], compatible with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Separate layer for headphone and speakers - Audio shielding ensures...
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... 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DirectKey (DRCT) connector 1 x TPU switch (with auto-detection 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT fan connector 4 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial (COM) port 1 x MemOK! x 9.6 in . x Z97-AR specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB...
... 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DirectKey (DRCT) connector 1 x TPU switch (with auto-detection 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT fan connector 4 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial (COM) port 1 x MemOK! x 9.6 in . x Z97-AR specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB...
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...slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z97-AR 1-21 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Otherwise, conflicts arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB...
...slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z97-AR 1-21 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Otherwise, conflicts arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB...
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... EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction We recommend you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB...
... EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction We recommend you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB...
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... Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is for updates. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
... Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is for updates. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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... DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Z97-AR 2-1 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. If there is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Carefully follow the instructions in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. The following utilities...
... DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Z97-AR 2-1 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. If there is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Carefully follow the instructions in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. The following utilities...
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... also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS then press . 5. With this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Before you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk...
... also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS then press . 5. With this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Before you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk...
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... system boot failure! 3. Press to load default BIOS values (Highly recommended). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. The screen captures used in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. Ensure that contains the BIOS file to update the BIOS...
... system boot failure! 3. Press to load default BIOS values (Highly recommended). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. The screen captures used in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. Ensure that contains the BIOS file to update the BIOS...
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... select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to launch the select boot device screen. 3. D:/> bupdater /pc /g ASUS Z97-AR 2-5 Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device...
... select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to launch the select boot device screen. 3. D:/> bupdater /pc /g ASUS Z97-AR 2-5 Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device...
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...Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority The boot device options...
...Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority The boot device options...
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... to Auto mode and checks if the partition size is greater than the total memory size. ASUS Z97-AR 2-37 The time ranges from 0 minute (immediately) to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is enough at S3 entry. 2.6.2 C7 Latency [Long] This item allows you to set the RTC wake-up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode.
... to Auto mode and checks if the partition size is greater than the total memory size. ASUS Z97-AR 2-37 The time ranges from 0 minute (immediately) to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is enough at S3 entry. 2.6.2 C7 Latency [Long] This item allows you to set the RTC wake-up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode.
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... set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. Status Check [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is in the hard disks. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA ports are disabled. Pcie Nand Configuration [Auto...
... set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. Status Check [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is in the hard disks. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA ports are disabled. Pcie Nand Configuration [Auto...
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... the alternate device ID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-AR 2-39 Alternate ID [Disabled] This item allows you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power when the system is idle. SATA6G_6) These items allow you to assign a name of each SATA 6G connectors. Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6) These items allow you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled CPU Graphics Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This...
... the alternate device ID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-AR 2-39 Alternate ID [Disabled] This item allows you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power when the system is idle. SATA6G_6) These items allow you to assign a name of each SATA 6G connectors. Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6) These items allow you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled CPU Graphics Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This...
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...DMI at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration This item allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Set this item to [Enabled] to support high frequency DRAMs for BIOS setup only and cannot be used for a better stability. PCIEx16_1/2 Link Speed [Auto] This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode...
...DMI at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration This item allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Set this item to [Enabled] to support high frequency DRAMs for BIOS setup only and cannot be used for a better stability. PCIEx16_1/2 Link Speed [Auto] This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode...
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... 1.2.3 Motherboard layout for the device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-AR 2-41 Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the location of the USB ports. 2.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. PCH - PCIE Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you set a power saving condition. [Auto] Select this option to configure the platform-related features. Mass Storage Devices [Auto] This...
... 1.2.3 Motherboard layout for the device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-AR 2-41 Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the location of the USB ports. 2.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. PCH - PCIE Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you set a power saving condition. [Auto] Select this option to configure the platform-related features. Mass Storage Devices [Auto] This...
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... item allows you to switch off . When set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCI-E [Disabled] This item allows you to select an optimal setting for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-AR 2-43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to configure your motherboard's serial ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h, IRQ=4] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on -Modem function. IRQ...
... item allows you to switch off . When set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCI-E [Disabled] This item allows you to select an optimal setting for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-AR 2-43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to configure your motherboard's serial ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h, IRQ=4] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on -Modem function. IRQ...
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... RAID setup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack [Disable] This item allows you to select the RAID level. It should be 16 characters or less. On their dropdown lists, select X to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set up RAID. Configuration options: [RAID0(Stripe] [RAID1(Mirror)] [RAID5(Parity)] [Recovery] Select Disks This item shows the connected SATA devices compatible for your RAID...
... RAID setup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack [Disable] This item allows you to select the RAID level. It should be 16 characters or less. On their dropdown lists, select X to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set up RAID. Configuration options: [RAID0(Stripe] [RAID1(Mirror)] [RAID5(Parity)] [Recovery] Select Disks This item shows the connected SATA devices compatible for your RAID...
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... load the network stack driver during POST. Connect the 2-pin connector of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are not reconnected or changed. The following item appears only when you press the Reset button. Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST. Disables the boot logo display during POST. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST at any of the chassis reset buton cable to the onboard DRCT header. 2.8.3 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Sets the boot...
... load the network stack driver during POST. Connect the 2-pin connector of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are not reconnected or changed. The following item appears only when you press the Reset button. Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST. Disables the boot logo display during POST. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST at any of the chassis reset buton cable to the onboard DRCT header. 2.8.3 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Sets the boot...
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... 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 non-UEFI driver add-on devices for the key to be displayed during POST. 2.8.7 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.8 Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time. ASUS Z97-AR...
... 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 non-UEFI driver add-on devices for the key to be displayed during POST. 2.8.7 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.8 Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time. ASUS Z97-AR...