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... http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you encounter any problems in the About Box of the product for the cost of alteration is valid to obtain the corresponding source code and your reQuest please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. ASUS ASSUMES...
... http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you encounter any problems in the About Box of the product for the cost of alteration is valid to obtain the corresponding source code and your reQuest please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. ASUS ASSUMES...
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4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Thermal Radar 2 4-7 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-12 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-14 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-16 4.4.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-19 4.4.6 System Information 4-20 4.4.7 USB Charger 4-22 4.4.8 Version 4-23 4.5 Turbo LAN 4-24 4.6 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® ...
4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Thermal Radar 2 4-7 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-12 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-14 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-16 4.4.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-19 4.4.6 System Information 4-20 4.4.7 USB Charger 4-22 4.4.8 Version 4-23 4.5 Turbo LAN 4-24 4.6 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® ...
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... 4-pin(PWM mode) and 3-pin(DC mode) CPU coolers control 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin Black) for both 4-pin(PWM mode) and 3-pin(DC mode) CPU coolers control 2 x Assistant Fan connectors (1 x 3-pin, 1 x 4-pin [White]) 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x MemOK! GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin...
... 4-pin(PWM mode) and 3-pin(DC mode) CPU coolers control 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin Black) for both 4-pin(PWM mode) and 3-pin(DC mode) CPU coolers control 2 x Assistant Fan connectors (1 x 3-pin, 1 x 4-pin [White]) 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x MemOK! GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin...
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... enjoyment. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports the LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the...
... enjoyment. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports the LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the...
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... incredibly precise temperature monitoring and fan controls. The Thermal Armor's airflow channels provides strategic cooling for selected applications, even when the system is reserved for better system stability and power efficiency. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you can receive fresh updates for critical components. Thermal Armor The GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Thermal Armor features the...
... incredibly precise temperature monitoring and fan controls. The Thermal Armor's airflow channels provides strategic cooling for selected applications, even when the system is reserved for better system stability and power efficiency. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you can receive fresh updates for critical components. Thermal Armor The GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Thermal Armor features the...
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... the motherboard easier to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. MemOK! Its 10K Titanium capacitors has 20% more temperature tolerance and provides five times longer lifetime usage while the military grade certified TUF MOSFETs offers lower RDS (on critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings...
... the motherboard easier to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. MemOK! Its 10K Titanium capacitors has 20% more temperature tolerance and provides five times longer lifetime usage while the military grade certified TUF MOSFETs offers lower RDS (on critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings...
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... GO! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more enjoyable home entertainment. This all up to -use software package. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-5 Conveniently use functions, with...
... GO! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more enjoyable home entertainment. This all up to -use software package. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-5 Conveniently use functions, with...
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... CPU socket 4. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-36 1-34 1-10 1-11 1-25 1-31 1-30 1-37 1-38 1-27 1-28 1-26 1-33 1-38 1-39 1-35 1-35 1-32 Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-9 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. button 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin...
... CPU socket 4. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-36 1-34 1-10 1-11 1-25 1-31 1-30 1-37 1-38 1-27 1-28 1-26 1-33 1-38 1-39 1-35 1-35 1-32 Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-9 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. button 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin...
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... MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage G.SKILL F3-20000CL10Q16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 10-11-11-31 1.65 DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB ) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666...
... MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage G.SKILL F3-20000CL10Q16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 10-11-11-31 1.65 DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB ) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666...
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Timing Voltage - - - - 1600-9- 1.5 9-9-24 8-8-8-24 1.5 Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...• • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-19 MICRON D9PFJ - - Micron D9QBJ - - DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Crucial Crucial Elixir Elixir G.SKILL G.SKILL G.Skill G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON ...
Timing Voltage - - - - 1600-9- 1.5 9-9-24 8-8-8-24 1.5 Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...• • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-19 MICRON D9PFJ - - Micron D9QBJ - - DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Crucial Crucial Elixir Elixir G.SKILL G.SKILL G.Skill G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON ...
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...Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand AMD AMD Apacer Asint Asint AE32G1339U1-U AE34G1339U2-U 78.B1GDE.9L10C SLA302G08-EDJ1C SLA304G08-EDJ1B 2GB SS AMD 4GB DS AMD...SS GEIL Hynix Chip NO. J1108BFBG-DJ-F NT5CB256M8BNCG - 9-9-9-24 N/A 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.5 1.5 - - - AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 302G08-DJ1C - 304G08-DJ1B 9-1010-26 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 J1108BFBG-DJ-F - GXX-12A 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF- - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 ... Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-21 DXX-15A 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF- - Timing 23EY4587MB3H - 23EY4587MB3H -
...Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand AMD AMD Apacer Asint Asint AE32G1339U1-U AE34G1339U2-U 78.B1GDE.9L10C SLA302G08-EDJ1C SLA304G08-EDJ1B 2GB SS AMD 4GB DS AMD...SS GEIL Hynix Chip NO. J1108BFBG-DJ-F NT5CB256M8BNCG - 9-9-9-24 N/A 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.5 1.5 - - - AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 302G08-DJ1C - 304G08-DJ1B 9-1010-26 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 J1108BFBG-DJ-F - GXX-12A 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF- - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 ... Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-21 DXX-15A 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF- - Timing 23EY4587MB3H - 23EY4587MB3H -
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... memory tuning after turning on the computer. MemOK! ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure...
... memory tuning after turning on the computer. MemOK! ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure...
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... RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-27 Chapter 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory...
... RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-27 Chapter 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory...
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... connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1; Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-35 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the thermistor cables that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. T_SENSOR2;T_SENSOR3) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermistor cable...
... connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1; Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-35 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the thermistor cables that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. T_SENSOR2;T_SENSOR3) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermistor cable...
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Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-37 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and...
Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-37 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and...
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...the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
...the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
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... screen during POST. [Disabled] Disables the boot logo display during normal boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-49 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Sets the boot logo to the BIOS Setup directly when you set under normal boot. Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you to load the network stack driver during POST. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to enable or disable power-on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on state of the chassis reset...
... screen during POST. [Disabled] Disables the boot logo display during normal boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-49 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Sets the boot logo to the BIOS Setup directly when you set under normal boot. Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you to load the network stack driver during POST. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to enable or disable power-on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on state of the chassis reset...
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... BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this user guide for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service...
... BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this user guide for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service...
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... Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click or tap an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Install the necessary drivers to open the folder of supplementary user guides. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. The Manual menu contains the list of the user guide. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click or tap an item to use the devices. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk.
... Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click or tap an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Install the necessary drivers to open the folder of supplementary user guides. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. The Manual menu contains the list of the user guide. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click or tap an item to use the devices. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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... the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Exit, then press . From the utility main menu, select 5. Click the name of the device you to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to complete the installation. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD...
... the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Exit, then press . From the utility main menu, select 5. Click the name of the device you to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to complete the installation. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD...