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......vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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...
......vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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...
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...ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a Qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the ...
...ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a Qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the ...
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... • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources...for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID ...
... • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources...for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID ...
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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 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 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
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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...that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. 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 DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost ... graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports the LGA1150 socket for up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1
...that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. 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 DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost ... graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports the LGA1150 socket for up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1
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TUF ICe ASUS TUF have forged a brand new microchip that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product ... 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 control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for caching function. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology allows your computer a faster wake-up...
TUF ICe ASUS TUF have forged a brand new microchip that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product ... 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 control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for caching function. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology allows your computer a faster wake-up...
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...unbeatable durability. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-3 Guardian Angel TUF ESD Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. certified by military-standard) The motherboard's TUF components features improved ...13.6% cooler for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. MemOK! 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. TUF Components (TUF new...
...unbeatable durability. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-3 Guardian Angel TUF ESD Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. certified by military-standard) The motherboard's TUF components features improved ...13.6% cooler for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. MemOK! 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. TUF Components (TUF new...
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... you to install on your DIY experience. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction All of plugging one cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with difficult POST situations...
... you to install on your DIY experience. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction All of plugging one cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with difficult POST situations...
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ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of digital video standards that delivers up to ...
ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of digital video standards that delivers up to ...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 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 cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 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 cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection section for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection section for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment.../ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product...
... processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment.../ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-11 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. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-11 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. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use... of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For more memory on the motherboard. - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying...4 GB or more details, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value.
To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use... of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For more memory on the motherboard. - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying...4 GB or more details, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value.
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...- - 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage Apacer 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB ) DS...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-13 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2666C11 16GB (4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 (Ver5.12)(XMP) G.SKILL F3-2666CL10Q16GBZHD...
...- - 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage Apacer 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB ) DS...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-13 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2666C11 16GB (4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 (Ver5.12)(XMP) G.SKILL F3-2666CL10Q16GBZHD...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-23
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-23
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... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x1_3 SMBus Controller SATA #0 GbE Controller EHCI #0 EHCI #1 A B C D E shared...
... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x1_3 SMBus Controller SATA #0 GbE Controller EHCI #0 EHCI #1 A B C D E shared...
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... boot up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. switch lights continuously. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-25 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning...
... boot up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. switch lights continuously. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-25 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning...