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... 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 screws 4 x long fan...
... 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 screws 4 x long fan...
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..., the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-27 Chapter 1 To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been...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 a bare or opencase system. function. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, ...
..., the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-27 Chapter 1 To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been...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 a bare or opencase system. function. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, ...
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... [black at the bottom]) These connectors connect to section vvvRAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to the SATA Configuration section for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to...
... [black at the bottom]) These connectors connect to section vvvRAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to the SATA Configuration section for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to...
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... the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating...architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as Z97STS.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. DO...
... the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating...architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as Z97STS.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. DO...
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...the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Loads optimized default settings Displays the Advanced mode ...then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage ...
...the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Loads optimized default settings Displays the Advanced mode ...then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage ...
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.... EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. It also allows you want to your fans. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status.... Use this button to select the language that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup.
.... EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. It also allows you want to your fans. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status.... Use this button to select the language that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup.
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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...[166MHz] [250MHz] The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Use the or to improve overclocking capability. The values range from 100 MHz. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-15 This may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to start overclocking the system ... a strap close to your target BCLK (base clock) for an extreme overclocking, or leave it at [Auto] for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. The value ranges depend on BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [8Ohm dbl] [7Ohm dbl]...
...[166MHz] [250MHz] The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Use the or to improve overclocking capability. The values range from 100 MHz. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-15 This may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to start overclocking the system ... a strap close to your target BCLK (base clock) for an extreme overclocking, or leave it at [Auto] for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. The value ranges depend on BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [8Ohm dbl] [7Ohm dbl]...
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... Ratio [Auto] [Auto] This option allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading. [Manual] This option allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for an enhanced system performance. The configurable options vary with the BCLK... [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you to the extreme depending on the installed CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-17 It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for K-SKU CPUs ...
... Ratio [Auto] [Auto] This option allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading. [Manual] This option allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for an enhanced system performance. The configurable options vary with the BCLK... [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you to the extreme depending on the installed CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-17 It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for K-SKU CPUs ...
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... [Level 1] - [Level 9] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select [Manual] to CPU loading. Transmitter Rising Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Transmitter Falling Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...production. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-21 DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Higher load-line ...
... [Level 1] - [Level 9] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select [Manual] to CPU loading. Transmitter Rising Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Transmitter Falling Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...production. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-21 DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Higher load-line ...
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... overclocking range or enhanced system stability. Set this item to [Manual] to the full phase mode. Fixed DRAM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to [Extreme]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-23 DRAM Current Capability [100%] This item adjusts the... following item appears only when you to enlarge the overclocking potential. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Use the or to [Manual]. Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this item to set a higher frequency for an increased overclocking range or a lower...
... overclocking range or enhanced system stability. Set this item to [Manual] to the full phase mode. Fixed DRAM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to [Extreme]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-23 DRAM Current Capability [100%] This item adjusts the... following item appears only when you to enlarge the overclocking potential. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Use the or to [Manual]. Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this item to set a higher frequency for an increased overclocking range or a lower...
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... the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in high performance at 1 A increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%]... Response [Auto] This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] This item allows your ...
... the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in high performance at 1 A increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%]... Response [Auto] This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] This item allows your ...
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CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [300 RPM] This item allows you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the or keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to adjust ... Q-Fan control. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the or keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle. The values may differ via Qfan tuning. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-47 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item allows you to set the...
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [300 RPM] This item allows you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the or keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to adjust ... Q-Fan control. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the or keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle. The values may differ via Qfan tuning. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-47 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item allows you to set the...
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... Speed Low Limit [300 RPM] This item allows you set the Assistant Fan 1/3 Q-Fan Control to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-49 Chapter 3 Allow Fan Stop 1/4 [Disabled] These items allow you to set the appropriate performance level of the assistant fans. [...keys to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASST Fan 1/3 Q-Fan Control 1/3 [Enabled] These items allow the chassis fans to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASST Fan 1/3 Profile [Standard] This item allows ...
... Speed Low Limit [300 RPM] This item allows you set the Assistant Fan 1/3 Q-Fan Control to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-49 Chapter 3 Allow Fan Stop 1/4 [Disabled] These items allow you to set the appropriate performance level of the assistant fans. [...keys to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASST Fan 1/3 Q-Fan Control 1/3 [Enabled] These items allow the chassis fans to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASST Fan 1/3 Profile [Standard] This item allows ...
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... Update: Updates the BIOS in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-61 The following utilities allow you to the EZ Update section of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. However, BIOS... available in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to download the latest BIOS file for this user guide for more...
... Update: Updates the BIOS in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-61 The following utilities allow you to the EZ Update section of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. However, BIOS... available in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to download the latest BIOS file for this user guide for more...
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... opening the files. Some software manuals are in different languages. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Chapter 4 2. The screenshots in this section are included in the support DVD vary by models. To read . 3. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Click or tap Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 4-3
... opening the files. Some software manuals are in different languages. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Chapter 4 2. The screenshots in this section are included in the support DVD vary by models. To read . 3. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Click or tap Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 4-3
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Chapter 4 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 4-13
Chapter 4 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 4-13