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...Advanced menu 3-30 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....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 ...
...Advanced menu 3-30 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....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 ...
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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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... speakers - BD audio layer content protection - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, New Alloy Choke & MOSFET; TUF ESD Guards - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and...
... speakers - BD audio layer content protection - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, New Alloy Choke & MOSFET; TUF ESD Guards - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and...
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... experience smooth online gaming with smart devices in real time - ASUS Q-Shield - EZ Update - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Disk Unlocker - ASUS Q-DIMM - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS O.C. USB BIOS Flashback with Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard...
... experience smooth online gaming with smart devices in real time - ASUS Q-Shield - EZ Update - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Disk Unlocker - ASUS Q-DIMM - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS O.C. USB BIOS Flashback with Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard...
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xii x 9.6 in . 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; moss green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (brown) 1 x CPU Fan ...PWM mode) and 3-pin(DC mode) CPU coolers control 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin Black) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ...
xii x 9.6 in . 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; moss green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (brown) 1 x CPU Fan ...PWM mode) and 3-pin(DC mode) CPU coolers control 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin Black) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ...
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...ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97... transition with its complete backward compatibility to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
...ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97... transition with its complete backward compatibility to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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...use low. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer to a more efficient computing experience. 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 ...USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you can receive fresh updates for selected applications, even when the system is reserved for frequently accessed data or applications. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS...
...use low. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer to a more efficient computing experience. 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 ...USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you can receive fresh updates for selected applications, even when the system is reserved for frequently accessed data or applications. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS...
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...in-one simple-to switch back and forth between your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. leads the way to ...and easily transfer files between different utilities. Conveniently use software package. 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 three times faster, even when ...
...in-one simple-to switch back and forth between your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. leads the way to ...and easily transfer files between different utilities. Conveniently use software package. 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 three times faster, even when ...
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... 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 button 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 14. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ SENSOR3) 15. System panel...
... 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 button 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 14. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, T_ SENSOR3) 15. System panel...
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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 ...
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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...of the system chassis. These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. Connect the S/PDIF ... 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 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to install the related driver...
...of the system chassis. These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. Connect the S/PDIF ... 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 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to install the related driver...
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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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 48 MBps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-31 These USB connectors comply with USB...
... USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 48 MBps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-31 These USB connectors comply with 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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... turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-11 We recommend you to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the...
... turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-11 We recommend you to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the...
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USB BIOS Flashback button 5. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. USB 3.0 ports E1-E2 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI port 6. 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 2.0 ports 7-10 2. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. DisplayPort 3.
USB BIOS Flashback button 5. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. USB 3.0 ports E1-E2 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI port 6. 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 2.0 ports 7-10 2. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. DisplayPort 3.
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...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 supports... (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 9... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-13
...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 supports... (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 9... 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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Do this section are 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 failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section Onboard buttons and switches for ...
Do this section are 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 failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section Onboard buttons and switches for ...
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... systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 If no USB device is enabled. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized 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. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is ...
... systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 If no USB device is enabled. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized 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. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is ...
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ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-39 Mass Storage Devices [Auto] This item allows your system to detect the devices according to enhance the power saving feature of the USB ports. 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the ...device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [...
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-39 Mass Storage Devices [Auto] This item allows your system to detect the devices according to enhance the power saving feature of the USB ports. 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the ...device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [...
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...EX16_3 Slot (black) bandwidth [Enabled] [X2 mode] [X4 mode] The PCIex_16_3 slot runs at x4 mode for a high performance support. ASMedia USB 3.0 controller is disabled. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel® LAN PXE (Preboot Execution ...Environment) option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When you set the Intel LAN Controller ...
...EX16_3 Slot (black) bandwidth [Enabled] [X2 mode] [X4 mode] The PCIex_16_3 slot runs at x4 mode for a high performance support. ASMedia USB 3.0 controller is disabled. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel® LAN PXE (Preboot Execution ...Environment) option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When you set the Intel LAN Controller ...