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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 ... 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 components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "...
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 ... 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 components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "...
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... up to www.asus.com for the complete CPU support list. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot and USB3 E1/2 ports at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary...
... up to www.asus.com for the complete CPU support list. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot and USB3 E1/2 ports at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* [black] (max. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary...
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...delivers according to enhance the highest quality sound for data hard drives only. Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel ...SATA 6Gb/s controller** - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (beige) * These functions will work depending on the next page) x SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Start Technology 13 support - 1 x SATA Express port (black at...
...delivers according to enhance the highest quality sound for data hard drives only. Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel ...SATA 6Gb/s controller** - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (beige) * These functions will work depending on the next page) x SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Start Technology 13 support - 1 x SATA Express port (black at...
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...ASUS Remote GO! ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" TUF ICe "We Got Your Back" Shape Force - MemOK! * In snow camouflage theme. ** The Dust Defenders for all smart devices - ASUS...-Cap, New Alloy Choke and MOSFET; USB BIOS Flashback with Flow Valve* - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "SAFE & Stable!" ASUS Q-DIMM - TUF ESD Guards - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for the...
...ASUS Remote GO! ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" TUF ICe "We Got Your Back" Shape Force - MemOK! * In snow camouflage theme. ** The Dust Defenders for all smart devices - ASUS...-Cap, New Alloy Choke and MOSFET; USB BIOS Flashback with Flow Valve* - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "SAFE & Stable!" ASUS Q-DIMM - TUF ESD Guards - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for the...
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...PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information 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. xii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Internal I/O ...
...PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information 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. xii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Internal I/O ...
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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 screws 4 x long fan screws 3 x PCIe x16 slot...
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 screws 4 x long fan screws 3 x PCIe x16 slot...
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Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA1150 socket for up to meet the...174; and Celeron® processors. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to two SATA ... 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-1
Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA1150 socket for up to meet the...174; and Celeron® processors. Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to two SATA ... 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-1
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1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. Dust Defenders** Dust Defenders provides rear I /O ... reduce dust build-up 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 S 1-3 These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows...
1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. Dust Defenders** Dust Defenders provides rear I /O ... reduce dust build-up 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 S 1-3 These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows...
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... mode. It also allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. This all your ultimate convenience. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up... AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all up to a more , all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to -use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-5 ASUS Remote GO! It automatically accelerates data speeds for UEFI...
... mode. It also allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. This all your ultimate convenience. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up... AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all up to a more , all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to -use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-5 ASUS Remote GO! It automatically accelerates data speeds for UEFI...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 1-35 1-10 1-11 1-27 1-32 1-31 1-29 1-28 1-39 1-38 1-32 1-34 1-40 1-36 1-36 1-33 1-39 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-9 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. LGA1150 CPU socket 4.... Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]; USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2...
... 1-35 1-10 1-11 1-27 1-32 1-31 1-29 1-28 1-39 1-38 1-32 1-34 1-40 1-36 1-36 1-33 1-39 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-9 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. LGA1150 CPU socket 4.... Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]; USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. Thermal sensor connectors (T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 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 S 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.
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... 4 • • • • DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing AVEXIR ...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 Timing AVEXIR AVD3UH32001304G-4CI(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) SS - - 13-15- 15-35 G.SKILL F3-3200C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) ...
... 4 • • • • DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing AVEXIR ...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 Timing AVEXIR AVD3UH32001304G-4CI(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) SS - - 13-15- 15-35 G.SKILL F3-3200C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) ...
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...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 Timing - - 12-13-13-35 - - 12-13-13-35 - - 12-13-13-35 - - 11-13-13-35 - - 10-12-12-31 -...capability Vendors A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL Part 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.
...11-30 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 Timing - - 12-13-13-35 - - 12-13-13-35 - - 12-13-13-35 - - 11-13-13-35 - - 10-12-12-31 -...capability Vendors A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL Part 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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...; •• 1.5 • •• 1.5 • •• 1.5 • •• 1.5 •• 1.5 •• 1.5 • •• 1.5 • •• 1.5 • •• Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-17 Hynix - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 SS - - 2133-11-12-11-30 - • •• 8GB DS - - 2133-11-12-11-30...
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...; •• •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-19 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 • •• A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA AMD AMD AMD Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Asint Asint Asint...
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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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...after turning on the computer. function. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact... system reboots and test the next set is ideal for successful boot. • Refer to boot and load the BIOS default settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-27 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings...
...after turning on the computer. function. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact... system reboots and test the next set is ideal for successful boot. • Refer to boot and load the BIOS default settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-27 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings...
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2. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-29 CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2.
2. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-29 CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2.