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... LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS...
... LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS...
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... Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency...
... Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency...
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...card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring...
...card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring...
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...ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-11 shared - - - - - - See page 1-19 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - 1.5.6 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you provide sufficient power when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode...
...ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-11 shared - - - - - - See page 1-19 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - 1.5.6 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you provide sufficient power when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode...
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... a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with SATA ports 5 and 6. See section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID]. ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-17 To ensure that the M.2 PCIe device is working properly, SATA ports 5 and 6 are set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. M.2 Socket...
... a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with SATA ports 5 and 6. See section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID]. ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-17 To ensure that the M.2 PCIe device is working properly, SATA ports 5 and 6 are set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. M.2 Socket...
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... ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to use a PSU with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use two or more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. 8. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector...
... ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to use a PSU with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use two or more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. 8. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector...
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... screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-23 The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
... screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-23 The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
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BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo...
BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo...
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... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97KU31.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Ensure that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that your computer has a DVD optical drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS...
... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97KU31.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Ensure that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that your computer has a DVD optical drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS...
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... BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started boot: 5. Welcome 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 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type...
... BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started boot: 5. Welcome 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 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type...
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.... ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 2-7 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and 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 Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Selects the boot and resets the device priority system The boot device...
.... ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 2-7 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and 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 Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Selects the boot and resets the device priority system The boot device...
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... allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect Technology Support [Disabled] This item allows the system to support Intel Smart Connect Technology, that the caching partition size is in sleep mode. 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to work. PCI-E Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to 120 minutes. When set the RTC wake-up and set to zero (0), it...
... allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect Technology Support [Disabled] This item allows the system to support Intel Smart Connect Technology, that the caching partition size is in sleep mode. 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to work. PCI-E Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to 120 minutes. When set the RTC wake-up and set to zero (0), it...
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... use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 2-35 Status Check [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is designed for LPM (link power management) support with SATA (SATA5.6) interface disabled. 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to [RAID]. The SATA devices are disabled. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
... use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 2-35 Status Check [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is designed for LPM (link power management) support with SATA (SATA5.6) interface disabled. 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to [RAID]. The SATA devices are disabled. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Off] Enable this item to [Enabled] to support audio output for a better stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to select the primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphical devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCI-E Configuration Allows you to run DMI at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Set this item to support high frequency DRAMs for certain DVI monitors. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Graphics Configuration Allows you to control...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Off] Enable this item to [Enabled] to support audio output for a better stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to select the primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphical devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCI-E Configuration Allows you to run DMI at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Set this item to support high frequency DRAMs for certain DVI monitors. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Graphics Configuration Allows you to control...
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...ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 2-37 Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is installed in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to their media formats. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB...
...ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 2-37 Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is installed in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to their media formats. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB...
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... state for the device. PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to take effect. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for energy-saving conditions, or use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following...
... state for the device. PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to take effect. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for energy-saving conditions, or use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following...
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... LED control based on settings of the Realtek LAN controller. Realtek PXE Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on . [Disabled] Disables this function. Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.1 battery charging function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 2-39 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Realtek LAN Controller...
... LED control based on settings of the Realtek LAN controller. Realtek PXE Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on . [Disabled] Disables this function. Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.1 battery charging function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 2-39 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Realtek LAN Controller...
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Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ErP Ready [Enabled] Allows BIOS to switch off some power at least 1A on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss...
Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ErP Ready [Enabled] Allows BIOS to switch off some power at least 1A on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss...
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... during POST. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to enable or disable power-on Windows® display requrements. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Wait for the F1 key to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to easily enter the BIOS setup. Maximize the boot logo size. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto...
... during POST. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to enable or disable power-on Windows® display requrements. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Wait for the F1 key to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to easily enter the BIOS setup. Maximize the boot logo size. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to configure options for the profile you to load or save profile from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to configure options for the profile you to load or save profile from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive...