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... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-K 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu 2-17 2.5 Ai...
... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-K 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu 2-17 2.5 Ai...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... to a USB flash disk in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z97-K 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this...
... to a USB flash disk in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z97-K 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this...
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Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert ...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start...
Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert ...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start...
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... to the USB port. 3. The system requires you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Z97-K 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
... to the USB port. 3. The system requires you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Z97-K 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
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...computer then press to the USB port. 2. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. boot: 5. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to enter FreeDOS prompt. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD...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. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) ...
...computer then press to the USB port. 2. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. boot: 5. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to enter FreeDOS prompt. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD...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. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) ...
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...] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. ASUS Z97-K 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the...
...] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. ASUS Z97-K 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the...
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... to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST...
... to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.8 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you to configure the CSM (... OPROM first] Allows you to select the type of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.9 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.8 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you to configure the CSM (... OPROM first] Allows you to select the type of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.9 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Save to Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Overclocking Profile items show...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Save to Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Overclocking Profile items show...