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... (2) the serial number of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND...
... (2) the serial number of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND...
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... 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control* 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper * The CPU Q-Fan control setting is set as default in Auto mode for detecting the type of CPU fan installed and switches to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control...
... 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control* 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper * The CPU Q-Fan control setting is set as default in Auto mode for detecting the type of CPU fan installed and switches to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control...
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... default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more efficient memory cooling system to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage...
... default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more efficient memory cooling system to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage...
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... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports 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 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that...
... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports 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 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that...
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... 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 these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
... 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 these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
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... reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z97-K 1-23 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to...
... reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z97-K 1-23 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to...
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... manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
... manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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... a DVD optical drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97K.CAP. • The BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. NTFS is an auto recovery tool...
... a DVD optical drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97K.CAP. • The BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. NTFS is an auto recovery tool...
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... boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. If no key is detected. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Files panel 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. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). Please select boot device...
... boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. If no key is detected. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Files panel 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. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). Please select boot device...
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The default screen for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to 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. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z97-K 2-7 Click < ...
The default screen for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to 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. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z97-K 2-7 Click < ...
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... configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to high BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to improve overclocking capability. Filter PLL [Auto] Set this section vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] ASUS Z97-K 2-19 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency...
... configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to high BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to improve overclocking capability. Filter PLL [Auto] Set this section vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] ASUS Z97-K 2-19 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. 2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in seconds. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the or keys to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS Z97-K 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase...
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. 2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in seconds. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the or keys to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS Z97-K 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase...
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... during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. SATA6G_6) These items allow you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Pcie Nand Configuration [Auto] This item allows you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Status Check [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis...
... during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. SATA6G_6) These items allow you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Pcie Nand Configuration [Auto] This item allows you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Status Check [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis...
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... Agent Configuration CPU Display Audio [Enabled] Enable this item to [Enabled] to run at PCI-E 2.0 speed. DMI Gen 2 [Enabled] Set this item to support CPU display audio output. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z97-K 2-35 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Off] Enable this item to [Enabled] to reduce iGPU power use when the system is fixed at 64 MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration This item allows you to enable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to support high frequency DRAMs for the multi-monitor...
... Agent Configuration CPU Display Audio [Enabled] Enable this item to [Enabled] to run at PCI-E 2.0 speed. DMI Gen 2 [Enabled] Set this item to support CPU display audio output. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z97-K 2-35 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Off] Enable this item to [Enabled] to reduce iGPU power use when the system is fixed at 64 MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration This item allows you to enable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to support high frequency DRAMs for the multi-monitor...
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... change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 their media formats. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at startup. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used...
... change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 their media formats. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at startup. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used...
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...Link. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS Z97-K 2-37 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to select the ASPM state for the device. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for...
...Link. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS Z97-K 2-37 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to select the ASPM state for the device. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for...
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... Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to [Enabled] and allows you set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; PCIe X1_1 and PCIe X1_2 will power off mode or shutdown state where your computer has no memory state and is the soft-off the USB and PS/2 devices. Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in Power State S5. Depop [Enabled] Configuration...
... Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to [Enabled] and allows you set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; PCIe X1_1 and PCIe X1_2 will power off mode or shutdown state where your computer has no memory state and is the soft-off the USB and PS/2 devices. Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in Power State S5. Depop [Enabled] Configuration...
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... the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-K 2-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to schedule...
... the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-K 2-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to schedule...
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... POST delay time during POST. Next Boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Adjusts logo automatically based on state of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Hide the logo during Normal Boot. This feature will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Wait for the F1 key to easily enter the BIOS setup. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to normal boot...
... POST delay time during POST. Next Boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Adjusts logo automatically based on state of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Hide the logo during Normal Boot. This feature will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Wait for the F1 key to easily enter the BIOS setup. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to normal boot...
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... number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from your USB drive. 2-50 Chapter 2: Getting started Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile to your USB drive, load and save profile from...
... number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from your USB drive. 2-50 Chapter 2: Getting started Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile to your USB drive, load and save profile from...