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... OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored...
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Contents Contents...3 Package contents...4 Installing the assistant fans 5 Installing the Dust Defenders 7 Installing the DIMM slot covers 7 Installing the PCIe x16 and PCIe x1 slot covers 7 Installing the onboard connector caps 7 Installing the back I/O caps 8 Installing the back I/O dust filter 8 Installing the Thermistor cable 9 Contact Information 10 3
Contents Contents...3 Package contents...4 Installing the assistant fans 5 Installing the Dust Defenders 7 Installing the DIMM slot covers 7 Installing the PCIe x16 and PCIe x1 slot covers 7 Installing the onboard connector caps 7 Installing the back I/O caps 8 Installing the back I/O dust filter 8 Installing the Thermistor cable 9 Contact Information 10 3
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Package contents Check your SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK I motherboard package for the following items: 2 x DIMM slot covers 3 x PCIe x16 slot covers 3 x PCIe x1 slot covers 4 x long screws 1 x Connector cap set (LAN cap, HDMI cap, DVI cap, DP cap, Front USB 3.0 cap) 7 x SATA connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector caps 8 x Back I/O USB 3.0/2.0 connector caps ExSprAeTssA 1 x SATA Express connector cap 5 x Audio connector caps TUF Connector Dust Defenders package 2 x short screws TUF Accessory package 1 x 35 mm Assistant fan 1 x 40 mm Assistant fan 3 x Thermistor cables Dust Grid Dust ...
Package contents Check your SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK I motherboard package for the following items: 2 x DIMM slot covers 3 x PCIe x16 slot covers 3 x PCIe x1 slot covers 4 x long screws 1 x Connector cap set (LAN cap, HDMI cap, DVI cap, DP cap, Front USB 3.0 cap) 7 x SATA connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector caps 8 x Back I/O USB 3.0/2.0 connector caps ExSprAeTssA 1 x SATA Express connector cap 5 x Audio connector caps TUF Connector Dust Defenders package 2 x short screws TUF Accessory package 1 x 35 mm Assistant fan 1 x 40 mm Assistant fan 3 x Thermistor cables Dust Grid Dust ...
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... the 40 mm assistant fan with the bundled set of two (2) screws. 4. Installing the assistant fans The SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK I motherboard package comes with the screw that you removed in step 1. Ensure to the assistant fan (ASST_FAN3) header on the cover lid and secure it to adjust the fan's behaviour. Connect the fan cable connector to tuck the fan cable inside the cable corner slot. 5. To install the 40 mm assistant...
... the 40 mm assistant fan with the bundled set of two (2) screws. 4. Installing the assistant fans The SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK I motherboard package comes with the screw that you removed in step 1. Ensure to the assistant fan (ASST_FAN3) header on the cover lid and secure it to adjust the fan's behaviour. Connect the fan cable connector to tuck the fan cable inside the cable corner slot. 5. To install the 40 mm assistant...
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... assistant fan and position it with the four screw holes on the cover hatch and secure it to the assistant fan (ASST_FAN2) header on the cover hatch: 1. Match the four screw holes on the assistant fan with the bundled set of four (4) long screws for the 35 mm assistant fan. To install the 35 mm assistant fan on the motherboard. 6
... assistant fan and position it with the four screw holes on the cover hatch and secure it to the assistant fan (ASST_FAN2) header on the cover hatch: 1. Match the four screw holes on the assistant fan with the bundled set of four (4) long screws for the 35 mm assistant fan. To install the 35 mm assistant fan on the motherboard. 6
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... motherboard. To support various models, your package may include additional onboard connector caps for your motherboard. Installing the DIMM slot covers Install the DIMM slot covers into unused SATA or Onboard USB 3.0/2.0 connectors on your motherboard. 7 Installing the Dust Defenders The Dust Defenders are designed to prevent dust and small particles from building up in the motherboard's expansion and memory slots or connectors. PCIe x1 slot cover PCIe x16 slot cover Installing the onboard connector caps Install the onboard connector...
... motherboard. To support various models, your package may include additional onboard connector caps for your motherboard. Installing the DIMM slot covers Install the DIMM slot covers into unused SATA or Onboard USB 3.0/2.0 connectors on your motherboard. 7 Installing the Dust Defenders The Dust Defenders are designed to prevent dust and small particles from building up in the motherboard's expansion and memory slots or connectors. PCIe x1 slot cover PCIe x16 slot cover Installing the onboard connector caps Install the onboard connector...
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...with the back I/O port caps. Refer to the illustrated guide for the proper placement of I/O shield the I/O shield then push to fasten the back I/O dust grid into the system To install the back I/O dust filter: 1. Back I /O dust frame frame. Clean your motherboard. Match and align...on the back I/O fan vent of back I/O caps: To support various models, your package may include additional back I/O port caps for your back I/O dust filter from time to time, especially when it is dirty to ensure optimum airflow. 8 Installing the back I/O caps The SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK I accessory package ...
...with the back I/O port caps. Refer to the illustrated guide for the proper placement of I/O shield the I/O shield then push to fasten the back I/O dust grid into the system To install the back I/O dust filter: 1. Back I /O dust frame frame. Clean your motherboard. Match and align...on the back I/O fan vent of back I/O caps: To support various models, your package may include additional back I/O port caps for your back I/O dust filter from time to time, especially when it is dirty to ensure optimum airflow. 8 Installing the back I/O caps The SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK I accessory package ...
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... temperature ranges from 0oC - 80oC. 3. Installing the Thermistor cable The Thermistor cable works together with the Thermal Radar 2 utility to allow you want to monitor and secure it with the surface of the component or part you to any of selected devices or critical components inside your motherboard. Launch the Thermal Radar 2 utility on your computer. 9 Thermistor sensor 2. Locate the thermal sensor headers...
... temperature ranges from 0oC - 80oC. 3. Installing the Thermistor cable The Thermistor cable works together with the Thermal Radar 2 utility to allow you want to monitor and secure it with the surface of the component or part you to any of selected devices or critical components inside your motherboard. Launch the Thermal Radar 2 utility on your computer. 9 Thermistor sensor 2. Locate the thermal sensor headers...
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