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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 (CPU... installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-16 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary ix...
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 (CPU... installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-16 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary ix...
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... SPD Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-62 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63 iv Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu ... 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...
... SPD Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-62 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-63 iv Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu ... 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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... Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 Thermal Radar 2 4-7 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-11 4.4.2 EZ 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 ...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 ...
... Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 Thermal Radar 2 4-7 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-11 4.4.2 EZ 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 ...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 ...
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...to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide ... information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic...
...to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide ... information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic...
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... (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Profile - EZ Update - ASUS Remote GO! with lower pings and less lags - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - Turbo LAN to experience...
... (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Profile - EZ Update - ASUS Remote GO! with lower pings and less lags - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - Turbo LAN to experience...
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... 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-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log... connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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;
... 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-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log... connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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;
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...cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front... conductivity, it against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My...
...cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front... conductivity, it against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My...
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...BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them all -in real-time from your smart device. • File Transfer: Allows you can wirelessly stream media files to use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK... 2 1-5 leads the way to a more , all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to DLNA devices...
...BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for any user interaction. functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them all -in real-time from your smart device. • File Transfer: Allows you can wirelessly stream media files to use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK... 2 1-5 leads the way to a more , all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to DLNA devices...
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... that you install the modules into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into either the beige slots or the brown slots... as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size...
... that you install the modules into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into either the beige slots or the brown slots... as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size...
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...the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase ...installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-25 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ...
...the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase ...installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-25 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ...
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...unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to ...Recall) feature. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior,...
...unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to ...Recall) feature. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior,...
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Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, .... Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-29 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal...
Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, .... Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-29 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal...
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... connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-33 Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or [AC97]. 7. Thermal Sensor...
... connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-33 Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to [HD] or [AC97]. 7. Thermal Sensor...
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... not operating properly. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 3. Place the bundled support DVD to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-11 Wait...
... not operating properly. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 3. Place the bundled support DVD to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-11 Wait...
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USB 3.0 ports E1-E2 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 5. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. 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 Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. DisplayPort 3. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2.
USB 3.0 ports E1-E2 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 5. USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. 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 Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. DisplayPort 3. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2.
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... design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection... In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 2-13
... design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection... In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel 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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...failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short ...beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting...
...failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short ...beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting...
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... flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z97ST2.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system ...hardware settings such as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking...
... flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z97ST2.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system ...hardware settings such as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking...
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...can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you in this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode... and stability. See sectionExit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system off then back on the system chassis....
...can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you in this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode... and stability. See sectionExit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system off then back on the system chassis....
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... program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key ...for details. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The default ...
... program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key ...for details. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The default ...