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... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT... companies, and are included in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without any means, except documentation kept by sending a reQuest to the source code of reproduction and...
... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT... companies, and are included in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without any means, except documentation kept by sending a reQuest to the source code of reproduction and...
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Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 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 ...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® ...
Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 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 ...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® ...
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... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter...
... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter...
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...on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical 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 the complete the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 ...8482; Technology Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN controller- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel®...
...on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical 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 the complete the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 ...8482; Technology Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN controller- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel®...
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... pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear) and 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support - TUF ICe "TUF ENGINE!" Optical S/PDIF out ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features...
... pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear) and 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support - TUF ICe "TUF ENGINE!" Optical S/PDIF out ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features...
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... 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 Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Profile - with smart devices in real time - AI Suite 3 - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel...
... 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 Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Profile - with smart devices in real time - AI Suite 3 - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 specifications summary Other Special Features Rear Panel...
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... 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. xii 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; Button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey...
... 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. xii 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; Button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey...
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xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that supports the LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation ...Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. 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...
Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that supports the LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation ...Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. 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...
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... for both the front and rear panels, allowing you 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 ...times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be assured that monitoring of onboard temperature sensors and fan speeds is in seconds....
... for both the front and rear panels, allowing you 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 ...times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors family support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be assured that monitoring of onboard temperature sensors and fan speeds is in seconds....
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... keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. 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...
... keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. 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...
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... and sensor readings. leads the way to a more , all across cloud services in a few clicks. • ASUS Media Streamer: Allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported devices. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to control files and sync them all up to use and enjoy these...BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5
... and sensor readings. leads the way to a more , all across cloud services in a few clicks. • ASUS Media Streamer: Allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported devices. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to control files and sync them all up to use and enjoy these...BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-5
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...This is in regards to 4K/2K resolution visuals through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display, then you with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard ...enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through a single cable. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...
...This is in regards to 4K/2K resolution visuals through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display, then you with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard ...enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through a single cable. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...
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... protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not... support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and...
... protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not... support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and...
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SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing Voltage G.SKILL F3-20000CL10Q16GBZHD(XMP) ... 1.65 10-12-12-31 1.65 10-12-12-31 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-13 Apacer 78.CAGFF.AFD0C(XMP) 16GB (2x 8GB ) DS - - 12-13...
SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing Voltage G.SKILL F3-20000CL10Q16GBZHD(XMP) ... 1.65 10-12-12-31 1.65 10-12-12-31 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-13 Apacer 78.CAGFF.AFD0C(XMP) 16GB (2x 8GB ) DS - - 12-13...
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...-10-30 1.5 - - 1866-9-10- 1.5 9-27 - - 10-11-10-27 1.5 - - 10-11-10-27 1.5 - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 - - 1866 9-10- 1.5 9-27 - - 1866-9-9- 1.5 9-27 - - 9-9-9-27 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... 9-9-9-24 1.65 - - - - 10-10- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 - - - - - - 1600-9- 1.5 9-9-24 10-10- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 - - - - - - 10-10- 1.5 10-27 10-10- 1.5 10-27 8-8-8-24 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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...- - 9-9-9-24 1.35 - - 9 1.5 - - - 1.5 - - - - 1333-9- 1.5 9-9-24 - 1.5 KINGSTON D2568JPUCPGGBU 11-11- - 11-28-1 Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRPBC - 1.5 Micron D9QBJ - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-19 Micron D9QBJ - - DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Crucial ...
...- - 9-9-9-24 1.35 - - 9 1.5 - - - 1.5 - - - - 1333-9- 1.5 9-9-24 - 1.5 KINGSTON D2568JPUCPGGBU 11-11- - 11-28-1 Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRPBC - 1.5 Micron D9QBJ - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-19 Micron D9QBJ - - DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Crucial ...
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DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - 1.5 • • KINGSTON KVR13N9S8H/4 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-GN-F - 1.5 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-21 J1108BFBG-DJ-F NT5CB256M8BNCG - 9-9-9-24 N/A 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.5 1.5 - - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand AMD AMD Apacer Asint Asint AE32G1339U1-U AE34G1339U2-U 78....
DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - 1.5 • • KINGSTON KVR13N9S8H/4 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-GN-F - 1.5 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 1-21 J1108BFBG-DJ-F NT5CB256M8BNCG - 9-9-9-24 N/A 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.5 1.5 - - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand AMD AMD Apacer Asint Asint AE32G1339U1-U AE34G1339U2-U 78....
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...the brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into 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. RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 - RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf ...
...the brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into 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. RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 - RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf ...