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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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... between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the next page) ix Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture... 1.2* with max. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. * Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New...
... between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the next page) ix Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture... 1.2* with max. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. * Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New...
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...** - 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, and 10 support - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (continued on the CPU installed. ** These...
...** - 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, and 10 support - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jackretasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (continued on the CPU installed. ** These...
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...rear I/O dust filter - Push Notice monitors your PC status with lower pings and less lags - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS EZ Update - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - certified by military-standard) - TUF ESD Guards - USB 3.0 Boost ...GO! ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - TUF Thermal Radar 2 with Thermistors - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for the PCIe and DRAM slots comes in real time - TUF Fortifier* "TUF ENGINE" Power Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S...
...rear I/O dust filter - Push Notice monitors your PC status with lower pings and less lags - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS EZ Update - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - certified by military-standard) - TUF ESD Guards - USB 3.0 Boost ...GO! ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - TUF Thermal Radar 2 with Thermistors - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for the PCIe and DRAM slots comes in real time - TUF Fortifier* "TUF ENGINE" Power Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S...
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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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... different models. xiii 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...
... different models. xiii 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 SSDs. 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...CrossFireX™ solution, giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. It also features backward compatibility with the speed of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It...
... the SSDs. 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...CrossFireX™ solution, giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. It also features backward compatibility with the speed of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It...
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... and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. 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. It reinforces the ...Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-3 These TUF components support up on critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to the components' optimal...
... and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. 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. It reinforces the ...Guards TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-3 These TUF components support up on critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to the components' optimal...
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... to regularly check for any user interaction. It also allows you to switch back and forth between your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-5 It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. USB BIOS Flashback... seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in sleep or hibernation mode. This all your computer and smart device. ASUS Remote GO! Conveniently use functions, with no need for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. AI Suite ...
... to regularly check for any user interaction. It also allows you to switch back and forth between your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-5 It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. USB BIOS Flashback... seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in sleep or hibernation mode. This all your computer and smart device. ASUS Remote GO! Conveniently use functions, with no need for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. AI Suite ...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
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...) Page 1-37 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 LGA1150 CPU socket 4. SATA6G_3-4 [black] SATA Express [black at the bottom]) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. Intel®...; Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]; DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 9. System panel ...
...) Page 1-37 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 LGA1150 CPU socket 4. SATA6G_3-4 [black] SATA Express [black at the bottom]) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. Intel®...; Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]; DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 9. System panel ...
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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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-11
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... ) 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. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Size SS...
... ) 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. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Size SS...
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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 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 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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...; •• •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-19 A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 4GB SS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A Timing 11-11-11-28 Voltage -
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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 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.
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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. function. • The MemOK! If the test ...ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is not properly installed. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is ideal for the system to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. function. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK...
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. function. • The MemOK! If the test ...ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is not properly installed. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is ideal for the system to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. function. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-29 To go back to its default 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. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 2.
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-29 To go back to its default 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. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 2.