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x 8.6 in . x Z97-K 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, 32-bit/64-bit Windows...
x 8.6 in . x Z97-K 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, 32-bit/64-bit Windows...
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...Express specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 ... removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to the card. 3.
...Express specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 ... removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to the card. 3.
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... up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to any DVI-D compatible device...
... up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to any DVI-D compatible device...
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... Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon...the unique features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. ASUS Z97-K 1-23 If Autorun is 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 maximize the ...
... Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon...the unique features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. ASUS Z97-K 1-23 If Autorun is 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 maximize the ...
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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 ...update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z97-K 2-1 Click to restore ...
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 ...update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z97-K 2-1 Click to restore ...
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... automatically detects the connected SATA and M.2 devices and set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. Configuration...
... automatically detects the connected SATA and M.2 devices and set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. Configuration...
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...recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is automatically enabled and runs at startup. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None...auto-detected values. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is installed in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Memory Remap ...
...recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is automatically enabled and runs at startup. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None...auto-detected values. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is installed in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Memory Remap ...
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...PS/2 devices will not be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-K 2-45 Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to load the network stack driver during POST. [Enabled] Select to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss....Display to be available until your computer enters the operating system. If you to 10 seconds. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to select a desired post report waiting time. Hide the logo during Normal Boot. You ...
...PS/2 devices will not be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-K 2-45 Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to load the network stack driver during POST. [Enabled] Select to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss....Display to be available until your computer enters the operating system. If you to 10 seconds. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to select a desired post report waiting time. Hide the logo during Normal Boot. You ...
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...on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to [Enabled]. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For... better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.8 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you...
...on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to [Enabled]. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For... better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.8 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you...
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...cannot be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. • UEFI executable files include UEFI boot devices, drivers and applications. Load Default db Select Yes to load the system default db or select No to load certain customized UEFI executable files... device. dbx Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. KEK Management The KEK...
...cannot be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. • UEFI executable files include UEFI boot devices, drivers and applications. Load Default db Select Yes to load the system default db or select No to load certain customized UEFI executable files... device. dbx Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. KEK Management The KEK...