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Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu... menu 3-44 3.8 Boot menu 3-48 3.9 Tool menu 3-54 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-54 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-55 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-56 3.10 Exit menu 3-57 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-58 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-58 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-59 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-60 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 ...
Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu... menu 3-44 3.8 Boot menu 3-48 3.9 Tool menu 3-54 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-54 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-55 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-56 3.10 Exit menu 3-57 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-58 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-58 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-59 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-60 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 ...
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... 3...4-4 4.4.1 DIGI+ VRM 4-7 4.4.2 EPU 4-8 4.4.3 TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.4 USB 3.0 Boost 4-11 4.4.5 EZ Update 4-12 4.4.6 Fan Xpert 3 4-13 4.4.7 Push Notice 4-15 4.4.8 System Information 4-18 4.4.9 Version 4-19 4.5 Audio configurations 4-20 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 Creating...
... 3...4-4 4.4.1 DIGI+ VRM 4-7 4.4.2 EPU 4-8 4.4.3 TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.4 USB 3.0 Boost 4-11 4.4.5 EZ Update 4-12 4.4.6 Fan Xpert 3 4-13 4.4.7 Push Notice 4-15 4.4.8 System Information 4-18 4.4.9 Version 4-19 4.5 Audio configurations 4-20 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 Creating...
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... the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists ... DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. 3. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may...
... the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists ... DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. 3. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may...
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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 USB ports ... WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F3 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 ...
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 USB ports ... WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F3 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 ...
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Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum...
Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum...
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...needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the ... new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that...
...needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the ... new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that...
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... fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to change between the two modes. Press to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup After doing either of the...
... fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to change between the two modes. Press to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup After doing either of the...
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...Update 3). Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] When set to select the number of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with extended CPUID functions. The thermal monitor includes TM1 (Thermal monitor 1), TM2 (Thermal monitor 2), and EMTTM (Enhanced Multi-threaded Thermal Monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97...-E 3-31 Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to [Enabled], this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
...Update 3). Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] When set to select the number of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with extended CPUID functions. The thermal monitor includes TM1 (Thermal monitor 1), TM2 (Thermal monitor 2), and EMTTM (Enhanced Multi-threaded Thermal Monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97...-E 3-31 Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to [Enabled], this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
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Load from Profile This item allows you to key in the BIOS Flash. Profile Name This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Z97-E 3-55 Chapter 3 Key in the profile number that saved your USB drive. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows ...you to save profile to your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
Load from Profile This item allows you to key in the BIOS Flash. Profile Name This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Z97-E 3-55 Chapter 3 Key in the profile number that saved your USB drive. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows ...you to save profile to your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
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... provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Visit http://www.asus.com to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to section 4.4.2 EZ Update of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this user guide for...
... provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Visit http://www.asus.com to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to section 4.4.2 EZ Update of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this user guide for...
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... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z97-E 3-59 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2.
... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z97-E 3-59 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2.
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... with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you to prevent system boot failure!
... with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you to prevent system boot failure!
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... in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS environment. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-61 The screen captures used in your computer has a DVD...
... in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS environment. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-61 The screen captures used in your computer has a DVD...
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... switch the disk from the DVD/CD. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z97-E VER: 0410 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 04/10/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z97-E.CAP 8390626 2014-02-10 21:14:34...
... switch the disk from the DVD/CD. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z97-E VER: 0410 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 04/10/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z97-E.CAP 8390626 2014-02-10 21:14:34...
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... to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your computer. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-63 Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is not supported due to update the BIOS? Are you...
... to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your computer. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-63 Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is not supported due to update the BIOS? Are you...
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...BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap then select EZ Update. on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, Using EZ Update Click or tap to automatically update...Click or tap to update the BIOS Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. 4.4.5 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your boot logo ...
...BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap then select EZ Update. on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, Using EZ Update Click or tap to automatically update...Click or tap to update the BIOS Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. 4.4.5 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your boot logo ...