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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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... - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel (...lossless sound - Power Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - MemOK! (continued on the CPU installed. 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...
... - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel (...lossless sound - Power Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - MemOK! (continued on the CPU installed. 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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USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Slot - EZ Update - USB BIOS Flashback with lower pings and less lags - ASUS Remote GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi with smart devices in real time - Push...
USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Slot - EZ Update - USB BIOS Flashback with lower pings and less lags - ASUS Remote GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi with smart devices in real time - Push...
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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; xii Button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 3 x T_Sensor (Thermal Sensor) headers 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x TPM header 1 x ... Black) for both 4-pin(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, ACPI 5.0, Multi-...
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; xii Button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 3 x T_Sensor (Thermal Sensor) headers 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x TPM header 1 x ... Black) for both 4-pin(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, ACPI 5.0, Multi-...
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... data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. It utilizes the serial point-to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
... data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. It utilizes the serial point-to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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...manually or using the automatic one-click organization. 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 a more efficient computing experience. This means... solution of speed up response time, while still keeping the energy use low. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
...manually or using the automatic one-click organization. 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 a more efficient computing experience. This means... solution of speed up response time, while still keeping the energy use low. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
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...to three times faster, even when the system is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Conveniently ... stream media files to a DLNA-supported devices. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to transfer files between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5 It allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer and smart device. functions: • Cloud GO...
...to three times faster, even when the system is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Conveniently ... stream media files to a DLNA-supported devices. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to transfer files between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5 It allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer and smart device. functions: • Cloud GO...
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... TPM) 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 14. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16.
... TPM) 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 14. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16.
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shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 ...
shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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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2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. The S/PDIF module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. These connectors are based on xHCI specification. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this...back of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector ...
2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. The S/PDIF module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. These connectors are based on xHCI specification. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this...back of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector ...
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... your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect...
... your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect...
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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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.... 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. This may have risks. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-11 We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer...
.... 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. This may have risks. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-11 We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer...
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HDMI port 6. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. DisplayPort 3. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. 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 LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 3.0 ports E1-E2 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS Flashback button 5. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost.
HDMI port 6. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. DisplayPort 3. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. 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 LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 3.0 ports E1-E2 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS Flashback button 5. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost.
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...Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-13 • 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. ...Orange (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 series...
...Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-13 • 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. ...Orange (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 series...
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... BIOS Setup program. 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 do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST...
... BIOS Setup program. 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 do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST...
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...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. If no USB device is enabled. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is ...installed in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. 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. ...
...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. If no USB device is enabled. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is ...installed in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. 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. ...
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... allows you to enhance the power saving feature of the USB ports. 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or ...disable the individual USB ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the device. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-39 Refer to configure the platform-related features. Native ASPM...
... allows you to enhance the power saving feature of the USB ports. 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or ...disable the individual USB ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the device. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-39 Refer to configure the platform-related features. Native ASPM...
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... to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set this item to [X4 mode], ASMedia USB 3.0 controller is enabled. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] This item allows you set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled...x4 mode for a high performance support. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of your system. Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel® LAN PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) ...
... to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set this item to [X4 mode], ASMedia USB 3.0 controller is enabled. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] This item allows you set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled...x4 mode for a high performance support. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of your system. Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel® LAN PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) ...