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...; and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 3300 (O.C.)* / 3200 (O.C.)* / 3100 (O.C.)* / 3000 (O.C.)* / 2933 (O.C.)* /2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2600 (O.C.)* / 2500 (O.C.)*...6 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M.2 socket 3 (continued on the CPU types. Z97-WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for details. 4 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, dual ...
...; and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 3300 (O.C.)* / 3200 (O.C.)* / 3100 (O.C.)* / 3000 (O.C.)* / 2933 (O.C.)* /2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2600 (O.C.)* / 2500 (O.C.)*...6 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M.2 socket 3 (continued on the CPU types. Z97-WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for details. 4 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, dual ...
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1150 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Philips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvi
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1150 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Philips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvi
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...to 6 Gb/s, allowing your system to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium... M.2 support for faster data retrieval. These technologies provide faster and better performance for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to receive the freshest updates from the Internet, and quickly resume your system to -point links...
...to 6 Gb/s, allowing your system to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium... M.2 support for faster data retrieval. These technologies provide faster and better performance for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to receive the freshest updates from the Internet, and quickly resume your system to -point links...
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...Z97-WS 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ESATA6G _USB56 BIOS_FLBK 1 21 23 24.4cm(9.6in) ASM 1442K EATX12V1 +12V_PWR LED ASP EATX12V TPU 1257 ASM 1061 CPU_OPT CPU_FAN 4 5 67 2 EPU OLED2 TPU I /O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. XLED1 EZ_XMP EATXPWR USB3_E56 mDP ASM 1042AE LAN2_USB3_34 LGA1150...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 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4...
...Z97-WS 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ESATA6G _USB56 BIOS_FLBK 1 21 23 24.4cm(9.6in) ASM 1442K EATX12V1 +12V_PWR LED ASP EATX12V TPU 1257 ASM 1061 CPU_OPT CPU_FAN 4 5 67 2 EPU OLED2 TPU I /O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. XLED1 EZ_XMP EATXPWR USB3_E56 mDP ASM 1042AE LAN2_USB3_34 LGA1150...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 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4...
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) 31. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) Page Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 8-pin EATX12V) 2. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. EZ XMP switch 10. Dr. Power LED 13. Q-Code LEDs 25. MemOK! button 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 21. Serial port connector (10... connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/6, SATAEXPRESS_1) 15. TPU switch 7. USB1112) 23. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 30. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 20. ASUS Dr. POWER switch 14. Chassis Intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 24.
... (10-1 pin AAFP) 31. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) Page Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 8-pin EATX12V) 2. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. EZ XMP switch 10. Dr. Power LED 13. Q-Code LEDs 25. MemOK! button 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 21. Serial port connector (10... connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/6, SATAEXPRESS_1) 15. TPU switch 7. USB1112) 23. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 30. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 20. ASUS Dr. POWER switch 14. Chassis Intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 24.
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... 1 Z97-WS 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 socket only. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Z97-WS Z97-WS CPU LGA1150...
... 1 Z97-WS 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 socket only. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Z97-WS Z97-WS CPU LGA1150...