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... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-P 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 1-22 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...
... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-P 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 1-22 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...
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... power supply is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the...outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure all the manuals that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips...
... power supply is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the...outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure all the manuals that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips...
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... EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) viii ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Enhanced ESD protection - Ai Charger - featuring friendly graphics user interface - Z97-P specifications summary ASUS special features High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION - ASUS ESD Guards - Most advanced options with excellent durability - Ultimate cooling and quietness ASUS EPU - Pipe music or...
... EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) viii ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Enhanced ESD protection - Ai Charger - featuring friendly graphics user interface - Z97-P specifications summary ASUS special features High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION - ASUS ESD Guards - Most advanced options with excellent durability - Ultimate cooling and quietness ASUS EPU - Pipe music or...
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Z97-P 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...
Z97-P 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...
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... Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove...it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an ...
... Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove...it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an ...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC Z97-P 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97-P Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap ...8226; You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC Z97-P 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97-P Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap ...8226; You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
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... configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. • Multi-VGA output supports 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. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to any...
... configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. • Multi-VGA output supports 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. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to any...
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... or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control items in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS. 3. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. See section 2.6.3...
... or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control items in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS. 3. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. See section 2.6.3...
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...want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module. Connect ... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 5. ASUS Z97-P 1-17 Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-P SPDIF_OUT Z97-P Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 4.
...want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module. Connect ... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 5. ASUS Z97-P 1-17 Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-P SPDIF_OUT Z97-P Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 4.
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...either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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. To launch EZ ...Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z97-P 2-1 With this utlity, ...
...either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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. To launch EZ ...Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z97-P 2-1 With this utlity, ...
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...arrow keys to switch to the Drive field. 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down ... using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press 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 prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter ...
...arrow keys to switch to the Drive field. 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down ... using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press 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 prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter ...
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... version. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Z97-P 2-3 Turn on your computer screen. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to update...
... version. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Z97-P 2-3 Turn on your computer screen. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to update...
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...: 5. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds ...automatically. If no key is detected. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Press ENTER to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT...
...: 5. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds ...automatically. If no key is detected. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Press ENTER to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT...
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.... 6. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS Z97-P 2-5 See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z97P VER:... or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to confirm the...
.... 6. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS Z97-P 2-5 See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z97P VER:... or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to confirm the...
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...properly from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed ... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started
...properly from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed ... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started
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...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 an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z97-P 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click... < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to switch EZ System...
...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 an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z97-P 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click... < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to switch EZ System...
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... Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure...
... Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure...
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... (F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your desired settings. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items... settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for that menu. ASUS Z97-P 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to MyFavorites menu.
... (F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your desired settings. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items... settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for that menu. ASUS Z97-P 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to MyFavorites menu.
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...you can only use the alphanumeric characters to display the other items on the screen. A configurable field is user-configurable, you have done in BIOS Setup. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Last Modified button This button shows the items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up...keys or / keys to enter your notes. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Hot keys This button above the menu bar allows you last modified and saved in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut,...
...you can only use the alphanumeric characters to display the other items on the screen. A configurable field is user-configurable, you have done in BIOS Setup. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Last Modified button This button shows the items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up...keys or / keys to enter your notes. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Hot keys This button above the menu bar allows you last modified and saved in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut,...
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from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Press on your system using this feature. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. If you installed then click Next. ASUS Z97-P 2-13 You can also easily set RAID in your keyboard or click...
from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Press on your system using this feature. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. If you installed then click Next. ASUS Z97-P 2-13 You can also easily set RAID in your keyboard or click...