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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special features 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-4 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.2.4 System memory 1-8 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special features 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-4 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.2.4 System memory 1-8 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches...
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... at x8/x8/x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slots* (max. Z97-WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation and New 4th Generation... 2600 (O.C.)* / 2500 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)* / 1866 (O.C.)* / 1800 (O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 MHz, nonECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is in Auto mode that automically optimizes the system bandwidth. at bottom, compatible with max. Intel®...
... at x8/x8/x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slots* (max. Z97-WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation and New 4th Generation... 2600 (O.C.)* / 2500 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)* / 1866 (O.C.)* / 1800 (O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 MHz, nonECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is in Auto mode that automically optimizes the system bandwidth. at bottom, compatible with max. Intel®...
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...and audio scene configuration for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 2.3 systems (continued on the next page) xi Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features High Performance 5-Way Optimization by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Thunderbolt Ready - The latest transfer... saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your PC to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds Special Memory O.C. Pipe music or movies from your own app usages. UEFI BIOS - Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors ...
...and audio scene configuration for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 2.3 systems (continued on the next page) xi Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features High Performance 5-Way Optimization by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Thunderbolt Ready - The latest transfer... saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your PC to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds Special Memory O.C. Pipe music or movies from your own app usages. UEFI BIOS - Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors ...
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...Flashback, top port supports Q-Code Logger) 1 x eSATA port 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.001 V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - vDRAM Bus: 144-step Memory voltage control - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I /O ports 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ...Frequency Selection) - Overclocking Protection - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.01 V increment - Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Quiet Thermal Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core ...
...Flashback, top port supports Q-Code Logger) 1 x eSATA port 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.001 V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - vDRAM Bus: 144-step Memory voltage control - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I /O ports 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ...Frequency Selection) - Overclocking Protection - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.01 V increment - Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Quiet Thermal Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core ...
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...1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x MemOK! xiv 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-...My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 ...
...1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x MemOK! xiv 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-...My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 ...
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...system from a deep sleep or hibernate mode. It also features backward compatibility with up with the speed of the SSDs. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-1 It also enables the iGPU function for faster data retrieval. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition ... speed. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th ...
...system from a deep sleep or hibernate mode. It also features backward compatibility with up with the speed of the SSDs. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-1 It also enables the iGPU function for faster data retrieval. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition ... speed. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th ...
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...for an enchanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features PCI Express 3.0 for 4-Way CrossFireX™ and SLI™ Support ...Dual-Channel DDR3 3400 (O.C) / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 3400 (O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost the system... with ample graphics power to 10 Gb/s. Extra SATA 6 Gb/s support The Intel Z97 Express chpset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to...
...for an enchanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features PCI Express 3.0 for 4-Way CrossFireX™ and SLI™ Support ...Dual-Channel DDR3 3400 (O.C) / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 3400 (O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost the system... with ample graphics power to 10 Gb/s. Extra SATA 6 Gb/s support The Intel Z97 Express chpset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to...
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Z97-WS Z97-WS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 3 (Double Data Rate 3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Z97-WS Z97-WS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 3 (Double Data Rate 3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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.... • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4 GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site...-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-9 For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using...
.... • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4 GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site...-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-9 For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using...
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... not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Z97-WS Z97-WS MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard... may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process...
... not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Z97-WS Z97-WS MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard... may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process...
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.../DRAM/VGA LED Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Z97-WS Z97-WS CPU_OV setting CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. If an error ... 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 card, and hard disk drives.
.../DRAM/VGA LED Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Z97-WS Z97-WS CPU_OV setting CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. If an error ... 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 card, and hard disk drives.
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... 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code ...is not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed (continued on . E7 E8 Description...
... 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code ...is not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed (continued on . E7 E8 Description...
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... more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps...
... more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps...
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Refer to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Quick ...
Refer to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Quick ...
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... items 3. You cannot add the following items to open 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Select an item from the submenu panel and tap or click or press on your keyboard. Press on your...
... items 3. You cannot add the following items to open 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Select an item from the submenu panel and tap or click or press on your keyboard. Press on your...
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... happens, revert to configure the CPU graphics ratio. Changing the values in its minimum power consumption settings. Select the auto mode to set the memory operating frequency. The ratio may cause the system to adjust the value. Enable this menu may vary depending on the CPU graphics loading. Chapter ... set to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to apply the optimized setting. Use the or keys to become unstable!
... happens, revert to configure the CPU graphics ratio. Changing the values in its minimum power consumption settings. Select the auto mode to set the memory operating frequency. The ratio may cause the system to adjust the value. Enable this menu may vary depending on the CPU graphics loading. Chapter ... set to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to apply the optimized setting. Use the or keys to become unstable!
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...is 0.500000x. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set an input voltage for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-29 By default, this item takes the standard value of high voltage settings. • The system may damage the CPU permanently. According to ...DIMMs with a 0.00500x interval. The values range from 0.6000 V to 0.63000x with voltage requirement over 1.65 V may need better cooling system for the system memory. The values range from 1.2000 V to 1.80 V with a 0.0125 V interval. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values...
...is 0.500000x. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set an input voltage for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-29 By default, this item takes the standard value of high voltage settings. • The system may damage the CPU permanently. According to ...DIMMs with a 0.00500x interval. The values range from 0.6000 V to 0.63000x with voltage requirement over 1.65 V may need better cooling system for the system memory. The values range from 1.2000 V to 1.80 V with a 0.0125 V interval. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values...
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...Enabled] The system automatically wakes up timer at S3 entry. The time ranges from 0 minute (immediately) to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode. Z97-WS 3-35 Chapter 3 When set to 120 minutes. 3.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to [Gen1], the PCI-E port... runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size. PCIe Speed [Auto...
...Enabled] The system automatically wakes up timer at S3 entry. The time ranges from 0 minute (immediately) to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode. Z97-WS 3-35 Chapter 3 When set to 120 minutes. 3.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to [Gen1], the PCI-E port... runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size. PCIe Speed [Auto...
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...224MB] [256MB] [288MB] Render Standby [Auto] This item allows you to select the system memory allocated to DVMT (dynamic video memory technology) 5.0 used by the CPU graphics. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration This item allows you to ...DMI (direct media interface) to run DMI at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] CPU Graphics Memory [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable Intel® graphics render standby support to reduce the iGPU power consumption when the...
...224MB] [256MB] [288MB] Render Standby [Auto] This item allows you to select the system memory allocated to DVMT (dynamic video memory technology) 5.0 used by the CPU graphics. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration This item allows you to ...DMI (direct media interface) to run DMI at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] CPU Graphics Memory [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable Intel® graphics render standby support to reduce the iGPU power consumption when the...
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... to support DRAM address remapping for a better stability. NB PCIe Configuration This item allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. If no USB device is enabled. Z97-WS 3-39 Chapter 3 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [...devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration This item allows you to change the USB-related features. PCIEx16_1/4 Link Speed [Auto] This item allows you to configure the NB...
... to support DRAM address remapping for a better stability. NB PCIe Configuration This item allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. If no USB device is enabled. Z97-WS 3-39 Chapter 3 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [...devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration This item allows you to change the USB-related features. PCIEx16_1/4 Link Speed [Auto] This item allows you to configure the NB...