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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z97-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield User Manual User manual Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z97-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield User Manual User manual Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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... Desktop Responsiveness Technologies Intel Desktop Responsiveness Technologies comprise of Choice! The motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances ..., Your Weapon of three technologies: Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology, and Intel Smart Response Technology. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th &...
... Desktop Responsiveness Technologies Intel Desktop Responsiveness Technologies comprise of Choice! The motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances ..., Your Weapon of three technologies: Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology, and Intel Smart Response Technology. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th &...
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... precautions before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
... precautions before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
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Z97-E Z97-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 3 (Double Data Rate 3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Z97-E Z97-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 3 (Double Data Rate 3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX1_1 Z97-E PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot ASUS Z97-E 1-9 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX1_1 Z97-E PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot ASUS Z97-E 1-9 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... to overclocking. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the...
... to overclocking. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the...
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...ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-13 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two ... will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug.
...ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-13 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two ... will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug.
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... connectors are set a higher priority to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-15 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you use both connectors, the system automatically detects the devices connected to these connectors... 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. When you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_56, SATAEXPRESS ) These connectors connect to M.2 Socket 3...
... connectors are set a higher priority to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-15 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you use both connectors, the system automatically detects the devices connected to these connectors... 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. When you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_56, SATAEXPRESS ) These connectors connect to M.2 Socket 3...
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... port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS Z97-E 1-17 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD ...
... port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS Z97-E 1-17 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD ...
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... motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-19 10. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black ... CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z97-E Fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type ...
... motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-19 10. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black ... CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z97-E Fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type ...
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12. M.2 Socket 3 This socket allows you to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-21 SCOKET3 Z97-E Z97-E M.2 socket • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • The M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for more details. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with SATA Express slot. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.
12. M.2 Socket 3 This socket allows you to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-21 SCOKET3 Z97-E Z97-E M.2 socket • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • The M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for more details. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with SATA Express slot. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS I/O-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-E 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel.
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS I/O-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-E 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel.
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Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-E 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.
Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-E 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.
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PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 6. HDMI port 3. Intel® LAN port (LAN)* 8. DVI-D port 4. Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-E 2-11 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 7. USB 3.0 ports 56 2. USB 3.0 ports 34 * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 2.0 ports 78 5. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 9. Audio I /O connection 1 2 3 9 8 7 6 5 4 Rear panel connectors 1.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 6. HDMI port 3. Intel® LAN port (LAN)* 8. DVI-D port 4. Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-E 2-11 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 7. USB 3.0 ports 56 2. USB 3.0 ports 34 * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 2.0 ports 78 5. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 9. Audio I /O connection 1 2 3 9 8 7 6 5 4 Rear panel connectors 1.
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2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS Z97-E 2-13
2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS Z97-E 2-13
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... LED may light up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-E 2-15 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for the first time 1. System power 6. For systems with a surge protector. 5. At power on the chain...
... LED may light up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-E 2-15 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for the first time 1. System power 6. For systems with a surge protector. 5. At power on the chain...
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a ... a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z97E.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of...
Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a ... a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z97E.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of...
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To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press hot key for details. Refer to the system. ASUS Z97-E 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, ...
To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press hot key for details. Refer to the system. ASUS Z97-E 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, ...