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...system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The...with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-27 Chapter 1 Press and hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, ...
...system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The...with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-27 Chapter 1 Press and hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, ...
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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. 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 1-2. 2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3.
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. 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 1-2. 2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3.
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... 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 are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking...
... 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 are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking...
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Refer to the system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the ... CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you...
Refer to the system. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the ... CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you...
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... screen means that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to the My Favorites section for more information. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring...that the item has a submenu. It also allows you to MyFavorites menu. 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, and changing the fan settings. Click this...
... screen means that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to the My Favorites section for more information. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring...that the item has a submenu. It also allows you to MyFavorites menu. 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, and changing the fan settings. Click this...
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... you installed then click Next. Press on your settings: 1. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-9 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer...
... you installed then click Next. Press on your settings: 1. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-9 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer...
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... based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may affect the function of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-15 We recommend you set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the or...
... based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may affect the function of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-15 We recommend you set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the or...
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...First] [BCLK First] Ensure that you installed an efficient CPU fan for an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-17 The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] This option ...100:133. [100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to set a value for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz...
...First] [BCLK First] Ensure that you installed an efficient CPU fan for an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-17 The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] This option ...100:133. [100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to set a value for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz...
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...conditions should be monitored. Adjust these items to CPU loading. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability and stability. Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0% to configure a higher...their time controllers. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Select [Manual] to 125%. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-21 Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 9] ...
...conditions should be monitored. Adjust these items to CPU loading. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability and stability. Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0% to configure a higher...their time controllers. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Select [Manual] to 125%. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-21 Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 9] ...
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...Capability [100%] This item adjusts the total power range for an increased overclocking range or enhanced system stability. DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to provide a wider total power... brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Use the or to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-23 Set this item to adjust the value....
...Capability [100%] This item adjusts the total power range for an increased overclocking range or enhanced system stability. DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to provide a wider total power... brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Use the or to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-23 Set this item to adjust the value....
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...options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] This item allows you...Power Current Offset [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the power saving condition or the system overclocking capability. Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-25 It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Chapter 3...
...options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] This item allows you...Power Current Offset [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the power saving condition or the system overclocking capability. Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-25 It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Chapter 3...
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.... You can use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Digital I /O on the processor. Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval...0.001 V to 0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval. Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-27 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the amount of voltage...
.... You can use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Digital I /O on the processor. Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval...0.001 V to 0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval. Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-27 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the amount of voltage...
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... values range from 0.39500x to 0.63000x with a 0.00500x interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-29 The values range from the memory bus. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. You can use the...
... values range from 0.39500x to 0.63000x with a 0.00500x interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-29 The values range from the memory bus. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. You can use the...