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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 1-10 1.2.4 System memory 1-11 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-23 1.2.6 Onboard buttons... 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 Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special ...
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 1-10 1.2.4 System memory 1-11 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-23 1.2.6 Onboard buttons... 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 Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special ...
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SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New ...interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the complete CPU support list. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 3 x... characteristics of 512 MB * DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to www.asus.com or this user guide for details. * Refer to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology...
SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New ...interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the complete CPU support list. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 3 x... characteristics of 512 MB * DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to www.asus.com or this user guide for details. * Refer to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology...
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... audio connector (AAFP) 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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 ...My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 7cm 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x TUF Inside sticker 1 x TUF...
... audio connector (AAFP) 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! 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 ...My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 7cm 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x TUF Inside sticker 1 x TUF...
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It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0...up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights .../Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1
It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0...up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights .../Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-1
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...rear panels, allowing you to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for frequently accessed data or applications. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer to a more efficient computing experience. With the TUF ICe, you are ...Solutions Thermal Radar 2 Thermal Radar 2 uses multiple sensors to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution 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 ...
...rear panels, allowing you to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for frequently accessed data or applications. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer to a more efficient computing experience. With the TUF ICe, you are ...Solutions Thermal Radar 2 Thermal Radar 2 uses multiple sensors to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution 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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... and performance. MemOK! These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for extra unbeatable durability. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-3 Its 10K Titanium capacitors has 20% more...
... and performance. MemOK! These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for extra unbeatable durability. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-3 Its 10K Titanium capacitors has 20% more...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-11 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-11 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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.
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... that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), ...which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Any excess memory from the same vendor. •...
... that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), ...which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Any excess memory from the same vendor. •...
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...the module into A1 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the beige slots or the brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9 - S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - settings in the BIOS for ... both the beige and 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. Xtreme MICRON D9PFJ - - S-POWER 10YT3E5 9 - S-POWER...
...the module into A1 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the beige slots or the brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9 - S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - settings in the BIOS for ... both the beige and 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. Xtreme MICRON D9PFJ - - S-POWER 10YT3E5 9 - S-POWER...
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...its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-25 Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! button does not function under ...Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
...its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-25 Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! button does not function under ...Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
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... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
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Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives.
Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives.
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... the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED...
... the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED...
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... F7 hotkey. To switch from EZ Mode to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
... F7 hotkey. To switch from EZ Mode to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorite items: •... Setup Tree Map screen. 5. You cannot add the following items to save in MyFavorites screen. Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-11 Click Exit (ESC) or press key to open 2. from the submenu panel and tap or click or press on your keyboard.
... your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorite items: •... Setup Tree Map screen. 5. You cannot add the following items to save in MyFavorites screen. Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-11 Click Exit (ESC) or press key to open 2. from the submenu panel and tap or click or press on your keyboard.
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... installed CPU. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio First] [BCLK First] Ensure that you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-17 The minimum value depends on the CPU graphics loading. DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you installed ...] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR32800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] [DDR3-3200MHz] [DDR3-3400MHz] Max. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings.
... installed CPU. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio First] [BCLK First] Ensure that you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-17 The minimum value depends on the CPU graphics loading. DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you installed ...] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR32800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] [DDR3-3200MHz] [DDR3-3400MHz] Max. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings.
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... adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. We recommend that you to set the termination voltage for the system memory. The values range from 1.20 V to set the I/O voltage on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can use the or...
... adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. We recommend that you to set the termination voltage for the system memory. The values range from 1.20 V to set the I/O voltage on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can use the or...
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... crossing voltage boot when the rising edge of the BCLK D+. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from the memory bus. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines on the... standard value which is 0.500000x. To set a value for EMI reduction, or set a value close to enhance BCLK overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-29
... crossing voltage boot when the rising edge of the BCLK D+. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from the memory bus. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines on the... standard value which is 0.500000x. To set a value for EMI reduction, or set a value close to enhance BCLK overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-29
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.... PCIe Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size. When set...into sleep mode when the partition size is enough at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Ensure that the caching partition size is greater than the total memory size. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 When set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode. Configuration ...
.... PCIe Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size. When set...into sleep mode when the partition size is enough at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Ensure that the caching partition size is greater than the total memory size. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 When set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode. Configuration ...
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration This item allows you to control various DMI (direct media interface) to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration This item allows you to select the primary display ... Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to select a primary display from CPU and PCIe devices. 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration Graphics Configuration This item allows you to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2...
... [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration This item allows you to control various DMI (direct media interface) to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration This item allows you to select the primary display ... Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to select a primary display from CPU and PCIe devices. 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration Graphics Configuration This item allows you to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2...