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... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...
... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...
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... / Core™ i3, Pentium® , and Celeron® processors. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 10. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 16. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 9.
... / Core™ i3, Pentium® , and Celeron® processors. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 10. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 16. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 9.
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4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-5
4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-5
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... protect the CPU. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four...
... protect the CPU. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four...
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1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-17
1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-17
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ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-19 See page 1-26 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 ...
ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-19 See page 1-26 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 ...
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... clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-21 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Turn...about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Z97-PRO GAMER CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97-PRO GAMER Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system...
... clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-21 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Turn...about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Z97-PRO GAMER CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97-PRO GAMER Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system...
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... is not compatible with DVI-I. 8. Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-23 5. VGA port: 180 MHz -
... is not compatible with DVI-I. 8. Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-23 5. VGA port: 180 MHz -
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... A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT C CHA_FAN3 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN B +5V C Z97-PRO GAMER D E D CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V E Z97-PRO GAMER Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the...FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2, 4-pin CHA_FAN3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-25 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The...
... A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT C CHA_FAN3 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN B +5V C Z97-PRO GAMER D E D CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V E Z97-PRO GAMER Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the...FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2, 4-pin CHA_FAN3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-25 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The...
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...definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC Z97-PRO GAMER AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC... to [HD]. Z97-PRO GAMER +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT Z97-PRO GAMER Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. 6. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-27
...definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC Z97-PRO GAMER AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC... to [HD]. Z97-PRO GAMER +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT Z97-PRO GAMER Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. 6. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-27
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... ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to [AHCI] by default. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-29 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors...RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND B Z97-PRO GAMER SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND A RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 B GND Floating Device_Reset GND Detection ...
... ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to [AHCI] by default. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-29 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors...RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND B Z97-PRO GAMER SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND A RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 B GND Floating Device_Reset GND Detection ...
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... Configuration of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is purchased separately 12. Z97-PRO GAMER T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z97-PRO GAMER Thermal sensor connector ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-31 11. Z97-PRO GAMER M.2(SOCKET3) Z97-PRO GAMER M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2260/2280 storage devices. • M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIe M.2 device, ensure...
... Configuration of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is purchased separately 12. Z97-PRO GAMER T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z97-PRO GAMER Thermal sensor connector ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-31 11. Z97-PRO GAMER M.2(SOCKET3) Z97-PRO GAMER M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2260/2280 storage devices. • M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIe M.2 device, ensure...
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...run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-33 If Autorun is for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (.../64-bit) and Windows® 8.1 (32-bit /64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus.
...run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-33 If Autorun is for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (.../64-bit) and Windows® 8.1 (32-bit /64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus.
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... USB flash drive. 3. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this chapter to update your motherboard's softwares, drivers, and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to ...Provider). Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ...
... USB flash drive. 3. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this chapter to update your motherboard's softwares, drivers, and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to ...Provider). Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ...
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...system boot failure! 3. Ensure that your USB flash drive is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in single partition and in FAT32 / FAT16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure...supported under FreeDOS environment. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Press to load default BIOS values (Highly recommended). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The system requires you to recover BIOS...
...system boot failure! 3. Ensure that your USB flash drive is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in single partition and in FAT32 / FAT16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure...supported under FreeDOS environment. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Press to load default BIOS values (Highly recommended). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The system requires you to recover BIOS...
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...press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-5 Select Yes then press . Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failure. Restart your computer. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for... Files panel to security regulations. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z97-PRO GAMER VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/23/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z97PROG.CAP ...
...press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-5 Select Yes then press . Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failure. Restart your computer. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for... Files panel to security regulations. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z97-PRO GAMER VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/23/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z97PROG.CAP ...
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... to the item Setup Mode in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, press . ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for...
... to the item Setup Mode in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, press . ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for...
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... you to RAID mode. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you can select for your desired settings. Refer to your BIOS. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 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...
... you to RAID mode. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you can select for your desired settings. Refer to your BIOS. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 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...
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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-PRO GAMER 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-PRO GAMER 2-11
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... then click Yes to open 2. Press on your settings: 1. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-13 If you installed then click Next. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard...
... then click Yes to open 2. Press on your settings: 1. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-13 If you installed then click Next. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard...
