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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-E 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 5X Protection 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.2.6 Jumpers 1-11 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.2.8 Internal...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-E 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 5X Protection 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.2.6 Jumpers 1-11 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.2.8 Internal...
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Z97-E specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 6 ... My Favorites & Shortcut, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, 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® 8.1 / Windows® 8 Windows® 7 ATX form factor: 12 in Auto mode for detecting the type of...
Z97-E specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 6 ... My Favorites & Shortcut, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, 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® 8.1 / Windows® 8 Windows® 7 ATX form factor: 12 in Auto mode for detecting the type of...
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...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 Z97-E 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
...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 Z97-E 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
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...1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Z97-E ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU ...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-13 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These...
...1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Z97-E ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU ...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-13 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These...
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...Z97-E System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +PWR_LED- SPEAKER PANEL Z97-E PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground +HDD_LED- Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system power LED lights up...
...Z97-E System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +PWR_LED- SPEAKER PANEL Z97-E PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground +HDD_LED- Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system power LED lights up...
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...hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from... the time you press the ATX power button. 2.3 Starting up for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of ...the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Turn on . Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-E 2-15
...hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from... the time you press the ATX power button. 2.3 Starting up for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of ...the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Turn on . Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-E 2-15
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... you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-43 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will be woken up... to generate a wake event. ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows BIOS to switch off some power at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement.
... you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-43 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will be woken up... to generate a wake event. ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows BIOS to switch off some power at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement.