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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...
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...
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...Connect Technology** ASMedia® SATA Express controller*** - 1 x SATA Express ports (black at rear I/O Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - High Quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at mid-board ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at ....3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance - Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Z97-WS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB - 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (gray) -
...Connect Technology** ASMedia® SATA Express controller*** - 1 x SATA Express ports (black at rear I/O Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - High Quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at mid-board ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at ....3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance - Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Z97-WS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB - 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (gray) -
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... control, whole system cooling and even tailor your PC to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds Special Memory O.C. EPU, EPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert3 - ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power - Turbo App - Whole system optimization with up to a smart TV - Media Streamer app for... Android 2.3 systems (continued on the next page) xi Pipe music or movies from your own app usages. Superb memory O.C. Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features High Performance 5-Way Optimization by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Thunderbolt Ready - Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU...
... control, whole system cooling and even tailor your PC to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds Special Memory O.C. EPU, EPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert3 - ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power - Turbo App - Whole system optimization with up to a smart TV - Media Streamer app for... Android 2.3 systems (continued on the next page) xi Pipe music or movies from your own app usages. Superb memory O.C. Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features High Performance 5-Way Optimization by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Thunderbolt Ready - Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU...
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... - Featuring tuning system performance customization, network priority, and automatic audio scene configurations for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Workstation Unique Features Gaming Scenario Turbo APP - Tuner - Steam support - Monitor your PC status with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for selected applications Turbo...
... - Featuring tuning system performance customization, network priority, and automatic audio scene configurations for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Workstation Unique Features Gaming Scenario Turbo APP - Tuner - Steam support - Monitor your PC status with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for selected applications Turbo...
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... 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 2 x SATA Express connectors (black) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - vDRAM Bus: 144-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 88-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection... CPU Input voltage at 0.1 MHz increment. iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001 V increment - Overclocking Protection - Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Quiet Thermal Design -
... 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 2 x SATA Express connectors (black) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - vDRAM Bus: 144-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 88-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection... CPU Input voltage at 0.1 MHz increment. iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001 V increment - Overclocking Protection - Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Quiet Thermal Design -
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...Power-on card support 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! 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 ... mode automatically. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen...
...Power-on card support 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! 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 ... mode automatically. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS Z97-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x I/O Shield xv
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS Z97-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x I/O Shield xv
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...is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of incredible surround sound. DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through augmenting low and high ...treated coating. 1.1.3 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-3 This is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital ...
...is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of incredible surround sound. DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers a superior surround sound experience through augmenting low and high ...treated coating. 1.1.3 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-3 This is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital ...
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... Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 ...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-7 Z97-WS Z97-WS CPU LGA1150 Ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal...
... Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 ...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-7 Z97-WS Z97-WS CPU LGA1150 Ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal...
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... and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Any excess memory from a memory module. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-9 c) For more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to get the correct memory modules. •...
... and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Any excess memory from a memory module. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-9 c) For more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to get the correct memory modules. •...
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...boot after turning on the computer. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. Z97-WS Z97-WS MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the ...process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and...
...boot after turning on the computer. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. Z97-WS Z97-WS MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the ...process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and...
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... feature. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to allow the system to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. EZ_XMP Z97-WS Disable (Default) Enable Z97-WS EZ_XMP switch 8. Z97-WS DR_POWER Disable (Default) Enable Z97-WS DR_POWER switch Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-17 7. ASUS Dr. POWER switch This switch allows you to display notification messages in your Windows screen if a problem is...
... feature. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to allow the system to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. EZ_XMP Z97-WS Disable (Default) Enable Z97-WS EZ_XMP switch 8. Z97-WS DR_POWER Disable (Default) Enable Z97-WS DR_POWER switch Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-17 7. ASUS Dr. POWER switch This switch allows you to display notification messages in your Windows screen if a problem is...
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Z97-WS DR.POWER LED Z97-WS DR_POWER LED 6. Z97-WS PWR_SUPPLY LED Z97-WS PWR_SUPPLY LED Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Dr. Power LED (DR_POWER LED) The ASUS Dr. Power LED near the EATX PWR connector lights up when the ASUS Dr. Power switch is on Enable. PWR_SUPPLY LED The ASUS Dr. Power LED near the ASUS Dr. Power switch lights up when the ASUS Dr. Power switch setting is on and the power supply unit has failed. 5.
Z97-WS DR.POWER LED Z97-WS DR_POWER LED 6. Z97-WS PWR_SUPPLY LED Z97-WS PWR_SUPPLY LED Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Dr. Power LED (DR_POWER LED) The ASUS Dr. Power LED near the EATX PWR connector lights up when the ASUS Dr. Power switch is on Enable. PWR_SUPPLY LED The ASUS Dr. Power LED near the ASUS Dr. Power switch lights up when the ASUS Dr. Power switch setting is on and the power supply unit has failed. 5.
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... the back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC Z97-WS USB1112 PIN 1 USB1314 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND Z97-WS USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports ...front panel USB ports. 9. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-31 You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module...
... the back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC Z97-WS USB1112 PIN 1 USB1314 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND Z97-WS USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports ...front panel USB ports. 9. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-31 You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module...
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... 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... 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. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the...
... 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... 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. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the...
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...DC +12V DC A +12V DC +12V DC B GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND B EATX12V1 PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC C D Z97-WS Z97-WS power connectors D C EATX12V EATXPWR GND GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts... a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-33 11. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or...
...DC +12V DC A +12V DC +12V DC B GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND B EATX12V1 PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC C D Z97-WS Z97-WS power connectors D C EATX12V EATXPWR GND GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts... a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-33 11. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or...
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Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O ports are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 Z97-WS 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I /O panel. 2.
Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O ports are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 Z97-WS 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I /O panel. 2.
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... equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Appendices ASUS Z97-WS A-1 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
... equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Appendices ASUS Z97-WS A-1 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
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... not be placed in municipal waste. Nevertheless, it is minimized. Appendices ASUS Z97-WS A-3 Please go to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of electronic products. Exposure to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for human contact during normal operation is advised to...manner that the potential for detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of parts and recycling. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse...
... not be placed in municipal waste. Nevertheless, it is minimized. Appendices ASUS Z97-WS A-3 Please go to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of electronic products. Exposure to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for human contact during normal operation is advised to...manner that the potential for detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of parts and recycling. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse...
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...Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax Telephone Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str.... 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11 Online support http://www.asus.com/de/support/ Appendices ASUS Z97-WS...
...Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax Telephone Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str.... 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11 Online support http://www.asus.com/de/support/ Appendices ASUS Z97-WS...