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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... I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components...
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... I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components...
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2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 ...3.8 Boot menu 3-48 3.9 Tool menu 3-54 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-54 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-55 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-56 3.10 Exit menu 3-57 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-58 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-58 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-59 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-60 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an ...
2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 ...3.8 Boot menu 3-48 3.9 Tool menu 3-54 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-54 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-55 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-56 3.10 Exit menu 3-57 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-58 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-58 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-59 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-60 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an ...
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...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® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
...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® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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...parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features 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 may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...
...parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features 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 may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...
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...- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - USB BIOS Flashback with smart devices in real time - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS EZ Update - Ai Charger - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield...gaming with Cloud GO! Multi-language BIOS Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities (continued on the next page) xi with lower pings and less lags - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports ...
...- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - USB BIOS Flashback with smart devices in real time - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS EZ Update - Ai Charger - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield...gaming with Cloud GO! Multi-language BIOS Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities (continued on the next page) xi with lower pings and less lags - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports ...
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... is automatically updated even without the need to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between different utilities. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more enjoyable home entertainment. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-5 Conveniently use...
... is automatically updated even without the need to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between different utilities. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more enjoyable home entertainment. Chapter 1 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-5 Conveniently use...
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... automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. Replace the... DIMMs that you download and update to section Onboard LEDs for successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 Press and...
... automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. Replace the... DIMMs that you download and update to section Onboard LEDs for successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-25 Chapter 1 Press and...
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1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. For more information on how to update the BIOS, refer to Chapter 2 of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of this user guide. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-29 Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update.
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. For more information on how to update the BIOS, refer to Chapter 2 of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of this user guide. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 1-29 Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update.
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... scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may have risks. Insert the USB storage device to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. 5. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-11 Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive and install the USB...
... scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may have risks. Insert the USB storage device to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. 5. ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-11 Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive and install the USB...
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Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design ... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-13 • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that... • Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status ...
Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design ... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 2-13 • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that... • Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status ...
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... operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System... optimal performance. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, ...
... operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System... optimal performance. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, ...
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... help to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press...• Press the reset button on how to the default value. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 3.10 Exit Menu for information on the system chassis. ...
... help to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press...• Press the reset button on how to the default value. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 3.10 Exit Menu for information on the system chassis. ...
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... motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. However, BIOS updating is available in DOS environment using the current version...
... motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. However, BIOS updating is available in DOS environment using the current version...
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... to switch to enable it. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-59 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info... field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press...
... to switch to enable it. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-59 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info... field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press...
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... USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB).... 3. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in your computer then press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-61 Boot your USB flash drive. NTFS is in single partition and in this section are for reference only and may not...
... USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB).... 3. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in your computer then press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-61 Boot your USB flash drive. NTFS is in single partition and in this section are for reference only and may not...
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... is pressed within five (5) seconds to Drives panel then select D:. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR ED VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 05/05/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: KALEL~1 D: Z97GP.CAP 0305012 2014-05-10 21...
... is pressed within five (5) seconds to Drives panel then select D:. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR ED VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 05/05/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: KALEL~1 D: Z97GP.CAP 0305012 2014-05-10 21...
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... to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-63 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select...
... to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 3-63 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select...
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Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-13
Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-13
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... on the top-right corner of days for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Click or tap Cancel to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to a USB storage device.... Click or tap Apply to save the latest BIOS version to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Use this utility to quickly check for download Click or tap to cancel the...
... on the top-right corner of days for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Click or tap Cancel to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to a USB storage device.... Click or tap Apply to save the latest BIOS version to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Use this utility to quickly check for download Click or tap to cancel the...
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GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-15 Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Z97GP.CAP or tap Download. 3. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or...that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for more details. Wait for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for New BIOS Update. After the ...
GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION 4-15 Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Z97GP.CAP or tap Download. 3. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or...that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for more details. Wait for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for New BIOS Update. After the ...