User Manual
Page 9
... support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
... support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
User Manual
Page 11
...115dB SNR DAC with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max....; Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port I/O • 1 x D-Sub Port 3 English resolution up to 600 Ohm headsets) - Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series • hree graphics...
...115dB SNR DAC with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max....; Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port I/O • 1 x D-Sub Port 3 English resolution up to 600 Ohm headsets) - Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series • hree graphics...
User Manual
Page 13
...damage to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5 ment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing •... DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI...
...damage to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5 ment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing •... DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI...
User Manual
Page 14
... 27 26 Top: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Killer CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 E2200 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN GAME NETWORKING 1 FATAL TY TPMS1 1 25 PCIE1 Z97 KILLER/3.1 8 USB3_4_5 1 Purity SoundTM 2 PCIE2 M2 24 23 22 NUT6 NUT5 NUT4 ...NUT3 NUT2 Super I/O T B1 PCIE3 CMOS Battery 1 CLRMOS1 BIOS_SEL1 1 64Mb 64Mb BIOS BIOS BIOS_A1 BIOS_B1 BIOS_A_LED1 BIOS_B_LED1 PCIE4 RoHS PCI1 Intel Z97 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 SPEAKER1...
... 27 26 Top: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Killer CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 E2200 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN GAME NETWORKING 1 FATAL TY TPMS1 1 25 PCIE1 Z97 KILLER/3.1 8 USB3_4_5 1 Purity SoundTM 2 PCIE2 M2 24 23 22 NUT6 NUT5 NUT4 ...NUT3 NUT2 Super I/O T B1 PCIE3 CMOS Battery 1 CLRMOS1 BIOS_SEL1 1 64Mb 64Mb BIOS BIOS BIOS_A1 BIOS_B1 BIOS_A_LED1 BIOS_B_LED1 PCIE4 RoHS PCI1 Intel Z97 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 SPEAKER1...
User Manual
Page 15
...) 23 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 25 TPM Header (TPMS1) 26 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 27 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 7 English Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series No.
...) 23 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 25 TPM Header (TPMS1) 26 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 27 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 7 English Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series No.
User Manual
Page 17
English 9 Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series * here are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/ Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio ...
English 9 Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series * here are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/ Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio ...
User Manual
Page 19
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 11 English Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 11 English Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
User Manual
Page 21
he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 13 English Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 13 English Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
User Manual
Page 23
... Populated he DIMM only its in one or three memory module installed. 3. For dual channel coniguration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; English 15 Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this...
... Populated he DIMM only its in one or three memory module installed. 3. For dual channel coniguration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; English 15 Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this...
User Manual
Page 25
... cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Please read the documentation of or the power cord is unplugged. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) here are used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics...
... cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Please read the documentation of or the power cord is unplugged. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) here are used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics...
User Manual
Page 27
... short pin2 and pin3, then the backup BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. English 19 However, if the main BIOS is activated currently. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.6, No. 23) Default Backup BIOS (Main BIOS) his motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS...
... short pin2 and pin3, then the backup BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. English 19 However, if the main BIOS is activated currently. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.6, No. 23) Default Backup BIOS (Main BIOS) his motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS...
User Manual
Page 29
he SATA Express interface is a combination of SATAE, SATAE_4, and SATAE_5. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.6, No. 17) 1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to this motherboard. Serial ATA ...
he SATA Express interface is a combination of SATAE, SATAE_4, and SATAE_5. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.6, No. 17) 1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to this motherboard. Serial ATA ...
User Manual
Page 31
... ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. vides an 8-pin ATX 12V 4 1 power connector. If you install a hunderboltTM add-in card (AIC). Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 2) CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 4) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 3) FAN_SPEED +12V GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 234 FAN_SPEED...
... ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. vides an 8-pin ATX 12V 4 1 power connector. If you install a hunderboltTM add-in card (AIC). Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 2) CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 4) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 3) FAN_SPEED +12V GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 234 FAN_SPEED...
User Manual
Page 33
... minimum power your graphics card vendor for details.) English 25 Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details. 4. Please refer to your system requires. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to enable CrossFireXTM. Currently CrossFireXTM...
... minimum power your graphics card vendor for details.) English 25 Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details. 4. Please refer to your system requires. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to enable CrossFireXTM. Currently CrossFireXTM...
User Manual
Page 35
.... Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot...
.... Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot...
User Manual
Page 37
... the desired nut location on the motherboard. Otherwise, release the standof by default. English 29 he standof is placed at the nut location D by hand. E D C B A E D C B A C B A E D C B A Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Step 3 Move the standof based on the nut to use the default nut. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are...
... the desired nut location on the motherboard. Otherwise, release the standof by default. English 29 he standof is placed at the nut location D by hand. E D C B A E D C B A C B A E D C B A Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Step 3 Move the standof based on the nut to use the default nut. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are...
User Manual
Page 39
Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.9 ASRock USB 3.1/A+C Installation Guide Speciications Platform • Size: 3.1-in x 3.2-in Power On state (3 Amp) and Sleep state (1 Amp). * Some Type-C USB devices may only be charged ...; Supports data rates up to 10 Gbps • Compliant with x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express Slots Connector • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A Port (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) * For charging Type-A USB devices, we suggest using the Type-A connectors on your motherboard. • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection...
Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series 2.9 ASRock USB 3.1/A+C Installation Guide Speciications Platform • Size: 3.1-in x 3.2-in Power On state (3 Amp) and Sleep state (1 Amp). * Some Type-C USB devices may only be charged ...; Supports data rates up to 10 Gbps • Compliant with x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express Slots Connector • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A Port (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) * For charging Type-A USB devices, we suggest using the Type-A connectors on your motherboard. • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection...
User Manual
Page 41
... the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard...
... the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard...
User Manual
Page 43
... Tuning Conigure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. 35 English Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! he fans will automatically shit to ive diferent fan speeds using...
... Tuning Conigure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. 35 English Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! he fans will automatically shit to ive diferent fan speeds using...
User Manual
Page 45
OC Tweaker Conigurations for certain models. 37 English Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series System Info View information about the system. *he System Browser tab may not be available for overclocking the system.
OC Tweaker Conigurations for certain models. 37 English Fatal1ty Z97 Killer/3.1 Series System Info View information about the system. *he System Browser tab may not be available for overclocking the system.