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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 S 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 S specifications summary ix...
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... smooth online gaming with Thermistors - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Disk Unlocker - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - TUF ESD Guards - ASUS Q-Connector - TUF Thermal Radar 2 with lower pings and less lags - Thermal Solution - with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features...
... smooth online gaming with Thermistors - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Disk Unlocker - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - TUF ESD Guards - ASUS Q-Connector - TUF Thermal Radar 2 with lower pings and less lags - Thermal Solution - with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features...
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SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 ...1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header 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 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, ...
SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 ...1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header 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 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, ...
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...one simple-to switch back and forth between your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-5 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for any user interaction. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI... updated even without the need to -use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. leads the way to 170% faster than the already...
...one simple-to switch back and forth between your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-5 Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for any user interaction. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI... updated even without the need to -use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. leads the way to 170% faster than the already...
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... BIOS has been restored to 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 the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK ...system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. Replace the...
... BIOS has been restored to 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 the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK ...system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. Replace the...
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1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-31 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA ...RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to section vvvRAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to the SATA Configuration section...
1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-31 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA ...RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to section vvvRAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to the SATA Configuration section...
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... instructions to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. If this means that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 2-11 Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates...
... instructions to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. If this means that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 2-11 Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates...
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...Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In or Side Speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 2-13 Front Speaker Out Mic In - • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly ... 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...
...Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In or Side Speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 2-13 Front Speaker Out Mic In - • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly ... 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...
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... appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that...
... appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that...
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.... The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for details. Displays the CPU... Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-3 The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology ...
.... The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for details. Displays the CPU... Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-3 The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology ...
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Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Refer to the My Favorites section for your BIOS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool...to select the language that the item has a submenu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor...
Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Refer to the My Favorites section for your BIOS. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool...to select the language that the item has a submenu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor...
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... RAID in your settings: 1. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-9 Chapter 3 System OC setup RAID setup...
... RAID in your settings: 1. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-9 Chapter 3 System OC setup RAID setup...
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... Selected shortcut items 3. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-11 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. ...Setup Tree Map screen. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the BIOS screen to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot order • ...
... Selected shortcut items 3. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-11 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. ...Setup Tree Map screen. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the BIOS screen to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot order • ...
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Otherwise, you might be able to create/confirm the password. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-13 Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ...
Otherwise, you might be able to create/confirm the password. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-13 Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ...
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... specification, as high BCLK frequencies may affect the function of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the BIOS to [100MHz], [125MHz], [167MHz], or [250MHz]. The value ranges depend on the value you set the value based on BCLK ... system performance. Select SB PLL when the BCLK (base clock) frequency is set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to the assigned BCLK frequency. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] BCLK Frequency [100] This item allows you to set to ...
... specification, as high BCLK frequencies may affect the function of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the BIOS to [100MHz], [125MHz], [167MHz], or [250MHz]. The value ranges depend on the value you set the value based on BCLK ... system performance. Select SB PLL when the BCLK (base clock) frequency is set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to the assigned BCLK frequency. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] BCLK Frequency [100] This item allows you to set to ...
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... [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The thermal monitor includes TM1 (Thermal monitor 1), TM2 (Thermal monitor 2), and EMTTM (Enhanced Multi-threaded Thermal Monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-threading [Enabled] This item allows the processor...
... [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The thermal monitor includes TM1 (Thermal monitor 1), TM2 (Thermal monitor 2), and EMTTM (Enhanced Multi-threaded Thermal Monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-threading [Enabled] This item allows the processor...
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The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is in sleep mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-35 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 SATAExpress SRIS Support [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for connected SATA... Express devices. [Auto] Set to activate SRIS support. [Disabled] Set to disable SRIS support and enable ASUS RUNWAY SATA Express bridge...
The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is in sleep mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-35 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 SATAExpress SRIS Support [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for connected SATA... Express devices. [Auto] Set to activate SRIS support. [Disabled] Set to disable SRIS support and enable ASUS RUNWAY SATA Express bridge...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the location of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in this menu allow you set the ...] This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of the USB ports. 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to configure the platform-related features. Mass Storage Devices ...
...Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the location of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in this menu allow you set the ...] This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of the USB ports. 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to configure the platform-related features. Mass Storage Devices ...
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...) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [Enabled]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-41 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options...
...) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [Enabled]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-41 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options...
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...or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disables the CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-53 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA,...
...or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disables the CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-53 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA,...