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Z97-WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Connectors (4 x gray) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control* 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio...
Z97-WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Connectors (4 x gray) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control* 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio...
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...) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) 30.5cm(12.0in) PWR_SUPPLY LED USB3_E12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 VGA_LED EATX12V_1 PCIEX16_1 PLX 8747 DIAG_CPU LED USB3_34 WGI 210AT WGI 218LM TPU PCIEX1_1 ICS 9DB433AGLF Z97-WS PCIEX16_2 PCIEX4_1 ASM 1187e TB_HEADER PCIEX16_3 Intel® Z97 CHA_FAN3 DR.Power LED DR_POWER SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 BIOS...
...) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) 30.5cm(12.0in) PWR_SUPPLY LED USB3_E12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 VGA_LED EATX12V_1 PCIEX16_1 PLX 8747 DIAG_CPU LED USB3_34 WGI 210AT WGI 218LM TPU PCIEX1_1 ICS 9DB433AGLF Z97-WS PCIEX16_2 PCIEX4_1 ASM 1187e TB_HEADER PCIEX16_3 Intel® Z97 CHA_FAN3 DR.Power LED DR_POWER SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 BIOS...
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... 10. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 ) 3. TPU switch 7. Dr. Power LED 13. ASUS Dr. POWER switch 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 20. Chassis Intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 24. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 31. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/6, SATAEXPRESS_1) 15. ASMedia® Serial ATA...
... 10. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 ) 3. TPU switch 7. Dr. Power LED 13. ASUS Dr. POWER switch 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 20. Chassis Intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 24. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 31. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/6, SATAEXPRESS_1) 15. ASMedia® Serial ATA...
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...problem is solved. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. DRAM LED Z97-WS CPU_LED VGA_LED Z97-WS CPU/DRAM/VGA LED Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Z97-WS Z97-WS CPU_OV setting CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State ...of the installed CPU. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA ...
...problem is solved. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. DRAM LED Z97-WS CPU_LED VGA_LED Z97-WS CPU/DRAM/VGA LED Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Z97-WS Z97-WS CPU_OV setting CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State ...of the installed CPU. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA ...
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...a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12, USB3_E34) These connectors allow you can enjoy...Z97-WS USB3_E12 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ ID USB3_E34 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ ID Z97-WS...
...a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12, USB3_E34) These connectors allow you can enjoy...Z97-WS USB3_E12 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ ID USB3_E34 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ ID Z97-WS...
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...pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. A A CPU_OPT B CHA_FAN4 C CPU_FAN B C CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND D E Z97-WS F Z97-WS... Fan connectors D CHA_FAN1 E CHA_FAN3 F CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.... • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature...
...pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. A A CPU_OPT B CHA_FAN4 C CPU_FAN B C CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND D E Z97-WS F Z97-WS... Fan connectors D CHA_FAN1 E CHA_FAN3 F CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.... • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature...
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... PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-33 The power supply plugs are for details. The system...power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1, 8-pin EATX12V, 8-pin EATX12V1, 6-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus...
... PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-33 The power supply plugs are for details. The system...power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1, 8-pin EATX12V, 8-pin EATX12V1, 6-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus...
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.... The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker Z97-WS PLED SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system...
.... The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker Z97-WS PLED SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system...
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... button cable that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to this connector on the motherboard. Z97-WS 1-35 GND Plafform Sequence Control Plafform Sequence Control Plug_Event Power Chapter 1 13. Z97-WS DRCT DRCT GND PIN 1 Z97-WS CPU_OV setting Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that supports...
... button cable that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to this connector on the motherboard. Z97-WS 1-35 GND Plafform Sequence Control Plafform Sequence Control Plug_Event Power Chapter 1 13. Z97-WS DRCT DRCT GND PIN 1 Z97-WS CPU_OV setting Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that supports...
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... options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Bootup NumLock State [On] This item allows you press the Reset button. Connect the 2-pin connector of the NumLock. Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you set the Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. The following ...occurs. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-51 Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you set under normal boot. The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button. [Enabled] Allows the system to...
... options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Bootup NumLock State [On] This item allows you press the Reset button. Connect the 2-pin connector of the NumLock. Post Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you set the Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. The following ...occurs. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-51 Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you set under normal boot. The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button. [Enabled] Allows the system to...