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... 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-31 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-34 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-35 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-37 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-38 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-39 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-41 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-43 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-44 3.6.10 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 3-45 3.7 Monitor menu 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-51 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-57...
... 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-31 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-34 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-35 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-37 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-38 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-39 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-41 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-43 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-44 3.6.10 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 3-45 3.7 Monitor menu 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-51 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-57...
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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...
... 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...
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...the audio configuration - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear I/O Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - Separate layer for headphone and speakers - Top notch audio sensation delivers according ..., Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on the next page) x SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 6 x SATA...
...the audio configuration - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear I/O Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - Separate layer for headphone and speakers - Top notch audio sensation delivers according ..., Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on the next page) x SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 6 x SATA...
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... Unlocker - Push Notice monitors your PC status with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - USB BIOS Flashback with smart devices in real time - ASUS Q-Connector - EZ Update - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I /O ports...
... Unlocker - Push Notice monitors your PC status with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - USB BIOS Flashback with smart devices in real time - ASUS Q-Connector - EZ Update - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I /O ports...
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...5 Year Warranty manual (by region) 1 x User's manual 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 without notice. xii Button 1 x DRCT... EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Accessories Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin;
...5 Year Warranty manual (by region) 1 x User's manual 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 without notice. xii Button 1 x DRCT... EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Accessories Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin;
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..., giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that...
..., giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that...
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... your computer to a more efficient computing experience. It combines SSD performance and hard drive capacity, operating up to six times faster than USB 2.0. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal Radar 2 Thermal Radar 2 uses multiple sensors to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th... Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be assured that monitoring of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unnecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed ...
... your computer to a more efficient computing experience. It combines SSD performance and hard drive capacity, operating up to six times faster than USB 2.0. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal Radar 2 Thermal Radar 2 uses multiple sensors to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th... Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be assured that monitoring of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unnecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed ...
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... device. • File Transfer: Allows you to a more , all your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5 With ASUS Remote GO!, you to switch back and forth between different utilities. It allows you can wirelessly stream media files to...speed control, voltage and sensor readings. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! functions: ...
... device. • File Transfer: Allows you to a more , all your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5 With ASUS Remote GO!, you to switch back and forth between different utilities. It allows you can wirelessly stream media files to...speed control, voltage and sensor readings. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! functions: ...
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... Page 1-34 1-32 1-10 1-11 1-25 1-30 1-29 1-27 1-26 1-36 1-35 1-31 1-37 1-33 1-33 1-30 1-36 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-9 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ...ASST_FAN1-2) 3. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. button 6. MemOK! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13.
... Page 1-34 1-32 1-10 1-11 1-25 1-30 1-29 1-27 1-26 1-36 1-35 1-31 1-37 1-33 1-33 1-30 1-36 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-9 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ...ASST_FAN1-2) 3. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. button 6. MemOK! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13.
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... assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - shared - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x2 mode x4 mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x16_3 Rear USB 3.0_E1~E2 x2 Enabled x4 Disabled • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis...
... assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - shared - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x2 mode x4 mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x16_3 Rear USB 3.0_E1~E2 x2 Enabled x4 Disabled • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis...
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...the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. The S/PDIF module is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging ... 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. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2.
...the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. The S/PDIF module is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging ... 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. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2.
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... USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-31 USB...
... USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-31 USB...
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2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED- HDD LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 AAFP 2-9
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED- HDD LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 AAFP 2-9
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...'s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is enabled. 5. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to turn off the light. •...; Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Place the bundled support DVD to the USB Flashback port. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to complete the installation. 2. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-11 Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS Flashback is completed...
...'s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is enabled. 5. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to turn off the light. •...; Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Place the bundled support DVD to the USB Flashback port. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to complete the installation. 2. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-11 Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS Flashback is completed...
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. HDMI port 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 5. USB 3.0 ports E1-E2 8. DisplayPort 3. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2.
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. HDMI port 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 5. USB 3.0 ports E1-E2 8. DisplayPort 3. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2.
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...Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output... (Blinking Ready to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-13
...Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output... (Blinking Ready to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-13
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... routines. See section Onboard buttons and switches for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at...
... routines. See section Onboard buttons and switches for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at...
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...and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] ... 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of...
...and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] ... 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of...
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...Native Power Management to their media formats. Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the device. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-39 Chapter 3 PCIE Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of the USB ports. 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. Native ASPM [Disabled] ...in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual...
...Native Power Management to their media formats. Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the device. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-39 Chapter 3 PCIE Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of the USB ports. 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. Native ASPM [Disabled] ...in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual...
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...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASMedia USB 3.0 controller is disabled. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] This item allows you set the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller to enable or disable the Intel® LAN PXE (Preboot Execution Environment... ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of your system. ASMedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI-...
...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASMedia USB 3.0 controller is disabled. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] This item allows you set the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller to enable or disable the Intel® LAN PXE (Preboot Execution Environment... ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of your system. ASMedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI-...