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...® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Package contents Check your retailer. Z97-P specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots LGA1150 socket 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...
...® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Package contents Check your retailer. Z97-P specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots LGA1150 socket 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...
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... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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...
... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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...
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... only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.... • 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 the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-P 1-5
... only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.... • 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 the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-P 1-5
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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
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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
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... motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI 1 PCI 2 Realtek 8111GR LAN controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 XHCI controller A B C D E FG H shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z97-P 1-11
... motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI 1 PCI 2 Realtek 8111GR LAN controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 XHCI controller A B C D E FG H shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z97-P 1-11
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... Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). ASUS Z97-P 1-13 Refer to a microphone. This 15-pin port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. These ports allow Gigabit connection...
... Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). ASUS Z97-P 1-13 Refer to a microphone. This 15-pin port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. These ports allow Gigabit connection...
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... to 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 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is securely installed to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU... FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN Z97-P CHA FAN PWM Z97-P Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD...
... to 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 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is securely installed to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU... FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN Z97-P CHA FAN PWM Z97-P Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD...
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... Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS Z97-P 1-17 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Z97-P HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Z97-P Front panel audio connector • We ...-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-P SPDIF_OUT Z97-P Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 4.
... Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS Z97-P 1-17 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Z97-P HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Z97-P Front panel audio connector • We ...-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-P SPDIF_OUT Z97-P Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 4.
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Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-P 1-19 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, ... USB 2.0 ports. USB1112; The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 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. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard! TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This...
Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-P 1-19 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, ... USB 2.0 ports. USB1112; The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 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. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard! TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This...
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....0 front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS Z97-P 1-21 USB3_12 PIN 1 USB3+5V USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ GND GND IntA_P1_D- M.2 Socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF..., and backward compatibility with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to this connector. 12. IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND GND IntA_P1_SSTX- Z97-P IntA_P2_SSTX- With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to set up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel...
....0 front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS Z97-P 1-21 USB3_12 PIN 1 USB3+5V USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ GND GND IntA_P1_D- M.2 Socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF..., and backward compatibility with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to this connector. 12. IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND GND IntA_P1_SSTX- Z97-P IntA_P2_SSTX- With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to set up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel...
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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 ... Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z97-P 2-1 Click to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB...
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 ... Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z97-P 2-1 Click to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB...
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...flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in this utility, rename the BIOS... To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 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. The system requires you... the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS Z97-P 2-3
...flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in this utility, rename the BIOS... To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 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. The system requires you... the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS Z97-P 2-3
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... system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. ASUS Z97-P 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . Select the Load Optimized...
... system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. ASUS Z97-P 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . Select the Load Optimized...
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The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z97-P 2-7 The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and ...
The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z97-P 2-7 The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and ...
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... that you want to select the the language that you can select for your BIOS screen. Use this button to display in a Tree Map setup. ASUS Z97-P 2-9 Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. EZ Tuning...
... that you want to select the the language that you can select for your BIOS screen. Use this button to display in a Tree Map setup. ASUS Z97-P 2-9 Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. EZ Tuning...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z97-P 2-11
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z97-P 2-11
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from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS Z97-P 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Select a ...
from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS Z97-P 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Select a ...
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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
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... be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. After you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. ASUS Z97-P 2-17 Administrator Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Otherwise, you...
... be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. After you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. ASUS Z97-P 2-17 Administrator Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Otherwise, you...