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x x 9.6 in . 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)...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 log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
x x 9.6 in . 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)...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 log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
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... and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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 ...Expansion slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCI_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z97-AR 1-21 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings: 1.
... and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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 ...Expansion slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCI_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z97-AR 1-21 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings: 1.
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The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mb/s connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This ...
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mb/s connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This ...
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We recommend you to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 12. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based ...
We recommend you to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 12. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based ...
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Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to avail all items Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the...Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard ...
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to avail all items Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the...Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard ...
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...that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to update... the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With...
...that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to update... the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With...
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... to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Self Test) when an error occurs in sleep mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration...
... to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Self Test) when an error occurs in sleep mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration...
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...slots 1 and 2. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Memory Scrambler [...] to support high frequency DRAMs for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. 2-40...
...slots 1 and 2. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Memory Scrambler [...] to support high frequency DRAMs for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. 2-40...
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... boot logo display in full screen during normal boot. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to 10 seconds. The system will not be available and BIOS will only power on or off when you... to power on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on and go to load the network stack driver during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are available during POST. These settings only apply when fastboot is enabled. [Auto...
... boot logo display in full screen during normal boot. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to 10 seconds. The system will not be available and BIOS will only power on or off when you... to power on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on and go to load the network stack driver during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are available during POST. These settings only apply when fastboot is enabled. [Auto...
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...automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disables the CSM to enable or disable power-on state of the BIOS.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. ASUS Z97-AR 2-51 The following items appear only when you to decode the 64-bit capable devices above 4G address space. Disables the ROM messages and displays...
...automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disables the CSM to enable or disable power-on state of the BIOS.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. ASUS Z97-AR 2-51 The following items appear only when you to decode the 64-bit capable devices above 4G address space. Disables the ROM messages and displays...
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...a USB storage device. 2-52 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot. Only...OS Type to [Windows UEFI mode]. The following item appears only when you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of network devices that...
...a USB storage device. 2-52 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot. Only...OS Type to [Windows UEFI mode]. The following item appears only when you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of network devices that...
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... from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load db from File This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system. ASUS Z97-AR 2-53 Delete PK This item allows you to delete the db file from a USB storage device. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key ... authenticated variable. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from File This...
... from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load db from File This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system. ASUS Z97-AR 2-53 Delete PK This item allows you to delete the db file from a USB storage device. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key ... authenticated variable. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from File This...