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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 ... 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 Frame Back I/O Dust Filter Accessory installation guide (this document) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • To support various models, your TUF Connector...
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 ... 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 Frame Back I/O Dust Filter Accessory installation guide (this document) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • To support various models, your TUF Connector...
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Installing the assistant fans The SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK I motherboard package comes with the screw that you removed in step 1. Align and insert the cover lid and the assistant fan assembly into the Thermal ... facing towards the back I /O fan cover lid (B). Get the bundled 40 mm assistant fan and position it with the bundled set of two (2) screws. 4. To install the 40 mm assistant fan: 1. Keep the screw for additional cooling solution and better airflow. Ensure to the assistant fan (ASST_FAN3) header on your motherboard...
Installing the assistant fans The SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK I motherboard package comes with the screw that you removed in step 1. Align and insert the cover lid and the assistant fan assembly into the Thermal ... facing towards the back I /O fan cover lid (B). Get the bundled 40 mm assistant fan and position it with the bundled set of two (2) screws. 4. To install the 40 mm assistant fan: 1. Keep the screw for additional cooling solution and better airflow. Ensure to the assistant fan (ASST_FAN3) header on your motherboard...
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... is not included in the accessory package. 4. Get the 35 mm assistant fan and position it with the four screw holes on the motherboard. 6 To install the 35 mm assistant fan on the cover hatch: 1. The screwdriver is facing up. 3.
... is not included in the accessory package. 4. Get the 35 mm assistant fan and position it with the four screw holes on the motherboard. 6 To install the 35 mm assistant fan on the cover hatch: 1. The screwdriver is facing up. 3.
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...covers into unused PCIe x16 or PCIe x1 slots on your motherboard. PCIe x1 slot cover PCIe x16 slot cover Installing the onboard connector caps Install the onboard connector caps into unused DIMM slots on your motherboard. To support various models, your package may include additional... onboard connector caps for your motherboard. Installing the Dust Defenders The Dust Defenders are designed to prevent dust and small particles from building up in the motherboard's expansion and ...
...covers into unused PCIe x16 or PCIe x1 slots on your motherboard. PCIe x1 slot cover PCIe x16 slot cover Installing the onboard connector caps Install the onboard connector caps into unused DIMM slots on your motherboard. To support various models, your package may include additional... onboard connector caps for your motherboard. Installing the Dust Defenders The Dust Defenders are designed to prevent dust and small particles from building up in the motherboard's expansion and ...
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... filter helps reduce the intake 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. Installing the back I/O caps The SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK I accessory package takes protection to the next level with the back I/O dust frame. Match and align seven holes of the back...
... filter helps reduce the intake 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. Installing the back I/O caps The SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK I accessory package takes protection to the next level with the back I/O dust frame. Match and align seven holes of the back...
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... of these headers. Locate the thermal sensor headers labeled T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, or T_SENSOR3 on your computer. 9 The adhesive tape is purchased separately. Thermistor connector To install the Thermistor cable: 1. Installing the Thermistor cable The Thermistor cable works together with an adhesive tape. Thermistor sensor 2. Launch the Thermal Radar 2 utility on your motherboard.
... of these headers. Locate the thermal sensor headers labeled T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, or T_SENSOR3 on your computer. 9 The adhesive tape is purchased separately. Thermistor connector To install the Thermistor cable: 1. Installing the Thermistor cable The Thermistor cable works together with an adhesive tape. Thermistor sensor 2. Launch the Thermal Radar 2 utility on your motherboard.
