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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software ... 2.4 Main menu 2-17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-31 2.7 Monitor menu 2-41 2.8 Boot menu 2-45 2.9 Tool menu 2-51 2.10 Exit menu 2-52 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software ... 2.4 Main menu 2-17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-31 2.7 Monitor menu 2-41 2.8 Boot menu 2-45 2.9 Tool menu 2-51 2.10 Exit menu 2-52 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/ 2933(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2600(O.C.)*/2400... package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for the...
Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/ 2933(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2600(O.C.)*/2400... package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for the...
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... audio output Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel, teal blue) - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at the back panel, blue) - 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at...Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2 - Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Integrated Graphics Processor - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel®...
... audio output Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel, teal blue) - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at the back panel, blue) - 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at...Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2 - Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Integrated Graphics Processor - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel®...
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... and Android 4.0 system Gaming Scenario Steam support - USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long...ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - EPU Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Ai Charger+ - ASUS O.C. ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coatin UEFI BIOS - Ultimate cooling ang quietness ASUS EPU - Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) viii Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS special features High Performance ASUS...
... and Android 4.0 system Gaming Scenario Steam support - USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long...ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - EPU Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Ai Charger+ - ASUS O.C. ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coatin UEFI BIOS - Ultimate cooling ang quietness ASUS EPU - Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) viii Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS special features High Performance ASUS...
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... 0.001V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.01V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control - Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 6 x SATA...
... 0.001V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.01V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control - Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 6 x SATA...
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Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.8.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, ...Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows...
Z97-K/USB 3.1 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.8.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, ...Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows...
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ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-1 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 ...
ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-1 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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... to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis as indicated...
... to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis as indicated...
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... EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Z97-K/USB 3.1 Z97-K/USB 3.1 CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11...
... EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Z97-K/USB 3.1 Z97-K/USB 3.1 CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11...
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... Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting ... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.
... Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting ... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Z97-K/USB 3.1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Z97-K/USB 3.1 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-7 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Z97-K/USB 3.1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Z97-K/USB 3.1 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-7 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-9
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-9
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... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the 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...
... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the 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...
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.... shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - HD Audio EHCI 1 EHCI 2 XHCI SATA LAN PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI_1 PCI_2 Asmedia U3.1 A B C D E FG H shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-11 See page 1-19 for this motherboard I.G.D. shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - -
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... boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Z97-K/USB 3.1 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC Z97-K/USB 3.1 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to...
... boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Z97-K/USB 3.1 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC Z97-K/USB 3.1 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to...
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... SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-13 This port connects to a microphone. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line...
... SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-13 This port connects to a microphone. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line...
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...can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under DOS. • Intel® display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks... refresh rate)): - PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports. DVI port: 165 MHz - Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. • ...
...can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under DOS. • Intel® display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks... refresh rate)): - PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports. DVI port: 165 MHz - Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. • ...
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... CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 A CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z97-K/USB 3.1 B C C CHA_FAN1 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z97-K/USB 3.1 Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. These are not jumpers.... • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-15 COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z97-K/USB 3.1 Z97-K/USB 3.1 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is securely installed to the fan connectors. Serial port connector...
... CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 A CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z97-K/USB 3.1 B C C CHA_FAN1 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z97-K/USB 3.1 Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. These are not jumpers.... • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-K/USB 3.1 1-15 COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z97-K/USB 3.1 Z97-K/USB 3.1 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is securely installed to the fan connectors. Serial port connector...
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... AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Z97-K/USB 3.1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Z97-K/USB 3.1 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to... fan of the front panel audio I /O module. Connect one end of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2+ feature. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes.
... AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Z97-K/USB 3.1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Z97-K/USB 3.1 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to... fan of the front panel audio I /O module. Connect one end of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2+ feature. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes.