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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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...
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...ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - High Quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at the bottom, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support - Thermal Solution - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB... 3.1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with ...
...ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - High Quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at the bottom, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support - Thermal Solution - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB... 3.1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with ...
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...) port 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O connectors "SAFE & Stable!" ASUS EZ Update - Disk Unlocker - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Guardian Angel - USB BIOS Flashback with lower pings and less lags - ASUS Q-Shield - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features...
...) port 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O connectors "SAFE & Stable!" ASUS EZ Update - Disk Unlocker - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Guardian Angel - USB BIOS Flashback with lower pings and less lags - ASUS Q-Shield - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features...
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SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x CPU Fan connector (moss green) supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM ... BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change...
SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x CPU Fan connector (moss green) supports both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM ... BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change...
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...package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/ USB3.1 motherboard 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 35 mm ... dust filter TUF Accessory Installation Guide 1 x Connector cap set (LAN cap, HDMI cap, DVI cap, DP cap, Front USB 3.0 cap) 3 x Thermistor cables ExSprAeTssA 7 x SATA connector caps 1 x SATA Expresss connector cap 8 x Back I/O USB 3.0/2.0 connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector ...
...package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/ USB3.1 motherboard 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 35 mm ... dust filter TUF Accessory Installation Guide 1 x Connector cap set (LAN cap, HDMI cap, DVI cap, DP cap, Front USB 3.0 cap) 3 x Thermistor cables ExSprAeTssA 7 x SATA connector caps 1 x SATA Expresss connector cap 8 x Back I/O USB 3.0/2.0 connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector ...
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... tool, allows you to simply press a button to handle and helps protect your hands. 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. certified...extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-3 These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Guardian Angel TUF Fortifier The metal base TUF Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures...
... tool, allows you to simply press a button to handle and helps protect your hands. 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. certified...extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 1-3 These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Guardian Angel TUF Fortifier The metal base TUF Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures...
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... fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ASST_FAN connectors support the TUF Thermal Radar 2 feature. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that you connect only an assistant fan to the fan connectors. Chapter 1 •...
... fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ASST_FAN connectors support the TUF Thermal Radar 2 feature. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that you connect only an assistant fan to the fan connectors. Chapter 1 •...
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... start the Thermal Tuning process Thermal Status Displays the current status of the thermal condition of your CPU, chassis, and the exclusive TUF Turbo fans to scroll down/up ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 4-9 Thermal Tuning This function optimizes your system's cooling solution based on your system. It allows you to configure your system. Click or...
... start the Thermal Tuning process Thermal Status Displays the current status of the thermal condition of your CPU, chassis, and the exclusive TUF Turbo fans to scroll down/up ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1/USB 3.1 4-9 Thermal Tuning This function optimizes your system's cooling solution based on your system. It allows you to configure your system. Click or...