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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/ USB 3.1 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 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/ USB 3.1 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 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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...system's performance. It utilizes the serial point-to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports...requirements of PCIe 2.0. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product ...
...system's performance. It utilizes the serial point-to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports...requirements of PCIe 2.0. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product ...
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...and provides five times longer lifetime usage while the military grade certified TUF MOSFETs offers lower RDS (on). 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-3 MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine... against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. 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.
...and provides five times longer lifetime usage while the military grade certified TUF MOSFETs offers lower RDS (on). 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-3 MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine... against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. 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.
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... control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your computer and smart device. Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in... files between your computer and smart device. functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them all -in sleep or hibernation mode. ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5
... control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your computer and smart device. Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in... files between your computer and smart device. functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them all -in sleep or hibernation mode. ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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... (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ SENSOR3...TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) Page 1-35 1-33 1-10 1-11 1-26 1-31 1-30 1-28 1-27 1-37 1-36 1-32 1-38 1-34 1-34 1-31 1-37 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-9 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
... (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ SENSOR3...TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) Page 1-35 1-33 1-10 1-11 1-26 1-31 1-30 1-28 1-27 1-37 1-36 1-32 1-38 1-34 1-34 1-31 1-37 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-9 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-11
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-11
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-17 CMZ16GX3M2A1866C10 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 (Ver3.23) (XMP) 32GB ( 4x DS 8GB ) CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver8...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-17 CMZ16GX3M2A1866C10 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 (Ver3.23) (XMP) 32GB ( 4x DS 8GB ) CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver8...
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...- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 1600-9- 1.5 9-9-24 10-10- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 10-10- 1.5 10-27 10-10- 1.5 10-27 8-8-8-24 1.5 (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-19 Apacer 78.B1GE3.9L10C Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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... support (Optional) 1 2 4 Mach MXD3U133316GQ 16GB DS - - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-23 We suggest that you install the modules into both the beige and brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS...2GB SS Mach C2S46D30-D313 - - Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1 and B1 for the latest QVL. We suggest that you...
... support (Optional) 1 2 4 Mach MXD3U133316GQ 16GB DS - - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-23 We suggest that you install the modules into both the beige and brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS...2GB SS Mach C2S46D30-D313 - - Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1 and B1 for the latest QVL. We suggest that you...
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...- - - - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x2 mode x4 mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x16_3 Rear USB 3.1_E1~E2 x2 Enabled x4 Disabled • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode... - - - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - -
...- - - - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x2 mode x4 mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x16_3 Rear USB 3.1_E1~E2 x2 Enabled x4 Disabled • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode... - - - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - -
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... the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. function. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing...
... the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. function. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-29 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-29 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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...(S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this ...connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB...
...(S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this ...connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7 or later Windows® OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB...
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... control function, ensure that you connect only an assistant fan to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the ASST_FAN connectors...
... control function, ensure that you connect only an assistant fan to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-33 Chapter 1 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the ASST_FAN connectors...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-35 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power ...
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-35 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power ...
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DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for details. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-37 A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 11. Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes with the ...
DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for details. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-37 A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 11. Chapter 1 Ensure that your chassis comes with the ...
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel.
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2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-3
2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 2-3