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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 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (... installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-16 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary ix...
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 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (... installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-16 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary ix...
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.5 Ai... 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 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-58 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-62 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.5 Ai... 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 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-58 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-62 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63 iv
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...DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 Thermal Radar 2 4-7 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-11 4.4.2 EZ 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 ... 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...
...DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 Thermal Radar 2 4-7 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-11 4.4.2 EZ 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 ... 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...
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...motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures ...that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information....
...motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures ...that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information....
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...ASUS Q-Connector - EZ Update - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS Remote GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-DIMM - Disk Unlocker - ASUS O.C. Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS...BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK ...
...ASUS Q-Connector - EZ Update - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS Remote GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-DIMM - Disk Unlocker - ASUS O.C. Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS...BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK ...
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... speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all your ultimate convenience. With ASUS Remote GO!, you to switch back and forth between your... times faster, even when the system is automatically updated even without the need to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest...
... speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all your ultimate convenience. With ASUS Remote GO!, you to switch back and forth between your... times faster, even when the system is automatically updated even without the need to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest...
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...the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is not properly installed. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-25 Chapter 1 A message will appear during the tuning ...loads and tests failsafe memory settings. function. • The MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. The blinking speed of...
...the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is not properly installed. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-25 Chapter 1 A message will appear during the tuning ...loads and tests failsafe memory settings. function. • The MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. The blinking speed of...
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..., please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. This may have risks. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that...
..., please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. This may have risks. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that...
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... Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all ...USB devices connected to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-13
... Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all ...USB devices connected to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off... 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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....CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system.
....CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system.
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... Exit menu or press hotkey . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Do this option only if you in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . Entering...8226; If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is ...
... Exit menu or press hotkey . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Do this option only if you in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . Entering...8226; If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is ...
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... set the CPU cores to accelerate the performance of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to [Enabled],... DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable prevents certain classes of the SSDs (Solid-State Drives) by Vanderpool Technology.
... set the CPU cores to accelerate the performance of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to [Enabled],... DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable prevents certain classes of the SSDs (Solid-State Drives) by Vanderpool Technology.
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... an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-61 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this user guide...
... an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-61 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this user guide...
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Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk... or an OS‑based utility. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2...
Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk... or an OS‑based utility. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2...
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... the same as the boot device. Ensure that your USB flash drive is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer screen. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS: 1. The screen captures used in your computer has a DVD optical drive. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system...
... the same as the boot device. Ensure that your USB flash drive is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer screen. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS: 1. The screen captures used in your computer has a DVD optical drive. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system...
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... d: then press to switch the disk from the DVD/CD. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 04/12/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: KALEL~1 D: Z97ST2.CAP 0305012 2014-02-10 21:14...)! Welcome to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to Drives panel then select D:. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to select the BIOS file and press . Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-65 4.
... d: then press to switch the disk from the DVD/CD. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 04/12/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: KALEL~1 D: Z97ST2.CAP 0305012 2014-02-10 21:14...)! Welcome to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to Drives panel then select D:. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to select the BIOS file and press . Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-65 4.
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... then press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Chapter 3 3-66 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 4. See section Exit menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your computer. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability.
... then press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Chapter 3 3-66 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 4. See section Exit menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your computer. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 4-13 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 4-13 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
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... 1. Use this utility to quickly check for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the...
... 1. Use this utility to quickly check for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the...
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... or tap from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 4-15 To download the updated BIOS: 1. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for more details. Wait for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click or...
... or tap from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 4-15 To download the updated BIOS: 1. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for more details. Wait for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click or...