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... 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 contact information A-5 v
... 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 contact information A-5 v
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... 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. x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Accessories Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor...
... 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. x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Accessories Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor...
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..., optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. These connectors are based on xHCI specification. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module...
..., optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. These connectors are based on xHCI specification. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module...
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The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order ...
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order ...
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... in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is automatically enabled and runs at startup. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI... driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. The ...
... in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is automatically enabled and runs at startup. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI... driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. The ...
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...desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system to wait for the ...Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on state of the chassis reset button cable to the onboard DRCT header. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to 10 seconds. The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button. ...
...desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system to wait for the ...Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on state of the chassis reset button cable to the onboard DRCT header. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to 10 seconds. The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button. ...
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... Launch CSM to decode the 64-bit capable devices above 4G address space. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-53 Ensure that you want to select the type of network devices that you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [...
... Launch CSM to decode the 64-bit capable devices above 4G address space. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-53 Ensure that you want to select the type of network devices that you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [...
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...set the OS Type to [Windows UEFI mode]. The system verifies the PK before your system. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to select your installed operating ... the PK is deleted, all default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want...
...set the OS Type to [Windows UEFI mode]. The system verifies the PK before your system. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to select your installed operating ... the PK is deleted, all default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want...
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...the db file from a storage device so that you can be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-55 KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx... DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Delete db This item allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment ...
...the db file from a storage device so that you can be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-55 KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx... DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Delete db This item allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment ...
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... use the devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click or tap an icon to open the folder of supplementary user guides. Support DVD main menu...
... use the devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click or tap an icon to open the folder of supplementary user guides. Support DVD main menu...
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... Software support With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to ...automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap then select EZ Update. 4.4.2 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that...
... Software support With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to ...automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap then select EZ Update. 4.4.2 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that...
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...; audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 4-25 Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on...
...; audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 4-25 Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on...
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... utility: 1. Click OK. 4. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 5-7 During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the... RAID driver from the support DVD to exit? (Y/N): 2. Click the name...
... utility: 1. Click OK. 4. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 5-7 During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the... RAID driver from the support DVD to exit? (Y/N): 2. Click the name...