User Guide
Page 6
... support depends on the next page) vi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z97-P motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. Please refer... to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. C.)*/2200(O.C.)*/2133(O.C.)*/2000(O.C.)*/ 1866(O.C.)*/ 1600/1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel...
... support depends on the next page) vi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z97-P motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. Please refer... to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. C.)*/2200(O.C.)*/2133(O.C.)*/2000(O.C.)*/ 1866(O.C.)*/ 1600/1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel...
User Guide
Page 11
ASUS Z97-P 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-P 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 ...
User Guide
Page 15
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the ... see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-P 1-5 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the ... see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-P 1-5 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard...
User Guide
Page 17
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z97-P 1-7
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z97-P 1-7
User Guide
Page 19
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS Z97-P 1-9
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS Z97-P 1-9
User Guide
Page 21
..., use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards. shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z97-P 1-11 shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - -
..., use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards. shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z97-P 1-11 shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - -
User Guide
Page 23
.... This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 2. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 11 10 9 9 8 7 1. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS Z97-P 1-13 This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 6. This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker...
.... This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 2. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 11 10 9 9 8 7 1. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS Z97-P 1-13 This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 6. This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker...
User Guide
Page 25
...module cable to this connector, then install the module to the CPU fan connector. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z97-P Z97-P Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that...the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-P 1-15 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect...
...module cable to this connector, then install the module to the CPU fan connector. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z97-P Z97-P Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that...the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-P 1-15 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect...
User Guide
Page 27
... a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to a slot opening at the back 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. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. ASUS Z97-P 1-17 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'...
... a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to a slot opening at the back 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. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. ASUS Z97-P 1-17 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'...
User Guide
Page 29
...identities, and ensures platform integrity. LPCPD# GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 LREST# LFRAME# LCLK PIN 1 Z97-P TPM NC CLKRUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97-P TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 9. USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB910 USB1112...USB_P14USB_P14+ GND Z97-P USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-P 1-19...
...identities, and ensures platform integrity. LPCPD# GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 LREST# LFRAME# LCLK PIN 1 Z97-P TPM NC CLKRUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97-P TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 9. USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB910 USB1112...USB_P14USB_P14+ GND Z97-P USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-P 1-19...
User Guide
Page 31
... for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to set up to this connector. 12. ASUS Z97-P 1-21 IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND GND IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ GND Z97-P USB3.0 front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. • You...
... for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to set up to this connector. 12. ASUS Z97-P 1-21 IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND GND IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ GND Z97-P USB3.0 front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. • You...
User Guide
Page 33
ASUS Z97-P 2-1 Click 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 ... updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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...
ASUS Z97-P 2-1 Click 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 ... updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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...
User Guide
Page 35
...The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Z97-P 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS settings. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: ... the updated BIOS file. • Before using 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 update the BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads...
...The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Z97-P 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS settings. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: ... the updated BIOS file. • Before using 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 update the BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads...
User Guide
Page 37
... BIOS? Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS Z97-P 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to select the BIOS file and press . 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
... BIOS? Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS Z97-P 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to select the BIOS file and press . 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
User Guide
Page 39
.... The default screen for details. Refer to the system. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z97-P 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the...
.... The default screen for details. Refer to the system. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z97-P 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the...
User Guide
Page 41
... to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to MyFavorites menu. ASUS Z97-P 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
... to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to MyFavorites menu. ASUS Z97-P 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
User Guide
Page 43
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z97-P 2-11
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z97-P 2-11
User Guide
Page 45
... sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z97-P 2-13 You can also easily set RAID in your settings: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Click Next then...
... sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z97-P 2-13 You can also easily set RAID in your settings: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Click Next then...
User Guide
Page 47
2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Z97-P 2-15
2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Z97-P 2-15
User Guide
Page 49
... provides you an overview of the screen show Installed. Otherwise, you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you to clear the BIOS password. ASUS Z97-P 2-17 Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you might be...
... provides you an overview of the screen show Installed. Otherwise, you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you to clear the BIOS password. ASUS Z97-P 2-17 Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you might be...
