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......vi About this guide...vii GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit...
......vi About this guide...vii GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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... Qualified service technician or your area. vi If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before ...away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical...
... Qualified service technician or your area. vi If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before ...away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical...
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...are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii About this guide is organized ... by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the ...
...are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii About this guide is organized ... by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the ...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITIONmotherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 40 mm Assistant fan 2 x short fan screws 3 x PCIe x16 slot covers 1 x PCIe x1 slot covers 2 x DRAM slot covers...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITIONmotherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 40 mm Assistant fan 2 x short fan screws 3 x PCIe x16 slot covers 1 x PCIe x1 slot covers 2 x DRAM slot covers...
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
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... chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. It provides great graphics and system performance with... boost the system's performance, and to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet ...
... chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. It provides great graphics and system performance with... boost the system's performance, and to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet ...
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... state in sleep mode. It also has PCB convection holes that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution...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 reversible-airflow technology that delivers incredibly precise temperature monitoring and fan controls. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction TUF ICe ASUS...
... state in sleep mode. It also has PCB convection holes that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution...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 reversible-airflow technology that delivers incredibly precise temperature monitoring and fan controls. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction TUF ICe ASUS...
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... (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-3 The TUF alloy choke is 13.6% cooler for optimal system efficiency...
... (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-3 The TUF alloy choke is 13.6% cooler for optimal system efficiency...
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ASUS Q-Design ASUS q-Design enhances your motherboard. All of plugging one cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function allows you to quickly access the ... the hassle of q-Slot and q-Shield design speed up and simplify the DIY process. It offers you to view all your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard...
ASUS Q-Design ASUS q-Design enhances your motherboard. All of plugging one cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function allows you to quickly access the ... the hassle of q-Slot and q-Shield design speed up and simplify the DIY process. It offers you to view all your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard...
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ErP Ready The motherboard 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 creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. This is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of ...
ErP Ready The motherboard 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 creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. This is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of ...
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... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ... is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-7
... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ... is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-7
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to the Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection section for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to the Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection section for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and...
... the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-11 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-11 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... to install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For ...effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency ...
... to install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For ...effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency ...
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...; • • Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB ) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - Timing Voltage G.SKILL F3-20000CL10Q16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 10-11-11-31 1.65 DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
...; • • Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB ) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - Timing Voltage G.SKILL F3-20000CL10Q16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 10-11-11-31 1.65 DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot Slot Description ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot Slot Description ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 SMBus Controller SATA #0 SATA #1 GbE Controller EHCI #0 EHCI #1 XHCI Controller High Definition...
... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 SMBus Controller SATA #0 SATA #1 GbE Controller EHCI #0 EHCI #1 XHCI Controller High Definition...
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... with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter...
... with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter...