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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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...-Cap, New Alloy Choke & MOSFET; MemOK! (continued on the CPU installed. BD audio layer content protection - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear I/O Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - 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 6Gb/s ports with...
...-Cap, New Alloy Choke & MOSFET; MemOK! (continued on the CPU installed. BD audio layer content protection - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear I/O Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - 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 6Gb/s ports with...
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... Flashback Button 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O Ports - USB BIOS Flashback with Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer - with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features...
... Flashback Button 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O Ports - USB BIOS Flashback with Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer - with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features...
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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 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 ... 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. Button ...
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 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 ... 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. Button ...
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...-to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express®...
...-to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express®...
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...to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in sleep mode. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for better system stability and power efficiency. TUF ICe ASUS TUF have forged a brand new microchip that displays real-time motherboard, ...174; Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be assured that monitoring of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unnecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD...
...to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in sleep mode. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for better system stability and power efficiency. TUF ICe ASUS TUF have forged a brand new microchip that displays real-time motherboard, ...174; Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be assured that monitoring of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unnecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD...
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..., quick-charge all your ultimate convenience. It also allows you can wirelessly stream media files to -use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5 It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in -one simple-to DLNA...
..., quick-charge all your ultimate convenience. It also allows you can wirelessly stream media files to -use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5 It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in -one simple-to DLNA...
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... panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. button 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; ...USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. TPM connector (20-1 pin 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...
... panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. button 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; ...USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. TPM connector (20-1 pin 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...
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... - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. 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 - - - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. 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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... 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 allows you to install the ...related driver to a slot opening at the back of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. These connectors are...
... 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 allows you to install the ...related driver to a slot opening at the back of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 3. These connectors are...
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... 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 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...
... 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 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...
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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 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED-
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... BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to complete the ...insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for better compatibility and stability. 3. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. 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 ...
... BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to complete the ...insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for better compatibility and stability. 3. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. 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 ...
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USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. USB BIOS Flashback button 5. HDMI port 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. 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 USB 3.0 ports E1-E2 8. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. DisplayPort 3.
USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. USB BIOS Flashback button 5. HDMI port 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. 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 USB 3.0 ports E1-E2 8. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. DisplayPort 3.
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.... • Due to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue ... Out 8-channel Line In 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. • Multi-VGA output supports ...
.... • Due to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue ... Out 8-channel Line In 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. • Multi-VGA output supports ...
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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 failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. See sectionExit Menu for information on . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
... 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 failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. See sectionExit Menu for information on . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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... only and cannot be recognized in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is installed 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... is enabled. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables ...
... only and cannot be recognized in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is installed 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... is enabled. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables ...
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... 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. Chapter 3 PCIE Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-39 Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The...
... 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. Chapter 3 PCIE Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-39 Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The...
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...or disable the Intel® LAN controller. When you set this item to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 battery charging support of your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the ...ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller to [Enabled]. ASMedia USB 3.0 controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...
...or disable the Intel® LAN controller. When you set this item to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 battery charging support of your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the ...ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller to [Enabled]. ASMedia USB 3.0 controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...