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... I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card 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 S specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and...
... I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card 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 S specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and...
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... the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a Qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If...
... the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a Qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If...
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... switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation...include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to ...
... switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation...include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to ...
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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 S 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 1 x 35 mm Assistant fan 1 x 40 mm Assistant fan 2 x short fan...
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 S 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 1 x 35 mm Assistant fan 1 x 40 mm Assistant fan 2 x short fan...
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xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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.../Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. It provides...
.../Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. It provides...
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Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z97 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) ... and sync with flow valve* Thermal Armor features the exclusive flow gate mechanism that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise... ** An operating system must be installed on heatpipes for better heat removal, especially useful for caching function. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current ...
Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z97 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) ... and sync with flow valve* Thermal Armor features the exclusive flow gate mechanism that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise... ** An operating system must be installed on heatpipes for better heat removal, especially useful for caching function. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current ...
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... transfer efficiency, and system performance. ** The PCIe and DRAM Dust Defenders comes in place. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-3 certified by military-standard) The motherboard's TUF components features military-standard robust TUF new chokes, titanium solid state capacitors, and MOSFETS. MemOK! .... TUF ESD Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I /O filter and special shields that help reduce dust build...
... transfer efficiency, and system performance. ** The PCIe and DRAM Dust Defenders comes in place. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-3 certified by military-standard) The motherboard's TUF components features military-standard robust TUF new chokes, titanium solid state capacitors, and MOSFETS. MemOK! .... TUF ESD Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I /O filter and special shields that help reduce dust build...
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... making the connection quick and accurate. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Design ASUS q-Design enhances your DIY experience. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). All of plugging one module, eliminating the...only BIOS controls, providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to install on your motherboard. 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...
... making the connection quick and accurate. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Design ASUS q-Design enhances your DIY experience. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). All of plugging one module, eliminating the...only BIOS controls, providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to install on your motherboard. 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...
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... Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display, then you with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in...
... Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display, then you with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, ... such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you...
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, ... such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel®...8226; Ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
...designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel®...8226; Ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...B. For effective use a more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. 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 the following: - Any excess memory from the same vendor. •...latency. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows...
...B. For effective use a more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. 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 the following: - Any excess memory from the same vendor. •...latency. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows...
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SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing AVEXIR AVD3UH30001204G- 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) SS - - 12-14- 4BZ1(XMP) 14-35 G.SKILL ... CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4B ) SS 12-1414-36 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-13 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing AVEXIR AVD3UH32001304G-4CI(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) SS - - 13...
SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing AVEXIR AVD3UH30001204G- 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) SS - - 12-14- 4BZ1(XMP) 14-35 G.SKILL ... CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4B ) SS 12-1414-36 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-13 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing AVEXIR AVD3UH32001304G-4CI(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) SS - - 13...
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...-11-11-30 1.65 • •• 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • •• (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-15 Size SS/ DS 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS 78.CAGFF.AFD0C(XMP) 16GB...(XMP) GOC316GB2400C11QC(XMP) Size 8GB (2x 4GB) 16GB (2x 8GB) 8GB (2x 4GB) 8GB (2x 4GB) 16GB (2x 8GB) SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON Part No.
...-11-11-30 1.65 • •• 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • •• (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-15 Size SS/ DS 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS 78.CAGFF.AFD0C(XMP) 16GB...(XMP) GOC316GB2400C11QC(XMP) Size 8GB (2x 4GB) 16GB (2x 8GB) 8GB (2x 4GB) 8GB (2x 4GB) 16GB (2x 8GB) SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON Part No.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-25
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-25
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... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x1_3 SMBus Controller SATA #0 GbE Controller EHCI #0 EHCI #1 XHCI...
... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x1_3 SMBus Controller SATA #0 GbE Controller EHCI #0 EHCI #1 XHCI...