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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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... 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 CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel® Core...; processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list.
... 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 CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel® Core...; processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list.
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... sound - Separate layer for data hard drives only. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for headphone and speakers - Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel High definition audio CODEC - Audio amplifier to the audio configuration - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support - Audio shielding...
... sound - Separate layer for data hard drives only. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for headphone and speakers - Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel High definition audio CODEC - Audio amplifier to the audio configuration - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support - Audio shielding...
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... lower pings and less lags - Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard and Mouse, and File Transfer - ASUS Q-Shield - Push Notice monitors your PC status with Thermistors - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - TUF Thermal Radar 2 with smart devices in white color. - ASUS Q-DIMM - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution - TUF Thermal Armor...
... lower pings and less lags - Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard and Mouse, and File Transfer - ASUS Q-Shield - Push Notice monitors your PC status with Thermistors - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - TUF Thermal Radar 2 with smart devices in white color. - ASUS Q-DIMM - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution - TUF Thermal Armor...
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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 ... Power connector 1 x System panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector 3 x Thermal Sensor (T_Sensor) headers 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x TPM header 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...
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 ... Power connector 1 x System panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector 3 x Thermal Sensor (T_Sensor) headers 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x TPM header 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...
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... 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...
... 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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... ports for up with its complete backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. PCI Express®... to boost the system's performance, and to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and ...
... ports for up with its complete backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. PCI Express®... to boost the system's performance, and to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and ...
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... Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in white color. 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. It reinforces...compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 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 ...
... Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in white color. 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. It reinforces...compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 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 ...
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... download the latest BIOS automatically. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in sleep or hibernation mode. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-5 This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to -use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press...
... download the latest BIOS automatically. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in sleep or hibernation mode. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-5 This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to -use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press...
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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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...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 MemOK! SATA6G_3-4 [black] SATA Express [black at the bottom]) 8. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. button 6. CPU Over ...Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 9. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]; ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1-E2 [beige]) 13. Front...
...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 MemOK! SATA6G_3-4 [black] SATA Express [black at the bottom]) 8. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. button 6. CPU Over ...Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 9. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]; ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1-E2 [beige]) 13. Front...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-11
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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/ Chip Chip DS Brand ... CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4B ) 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 Timing AVEXIR AVD3UH32001304G-4CI(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) SS - - 13-15- 15-35 G.SKILL F3-3200C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) SS - - 12-15...
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/ Chip Chip DS Brand ... CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4B ) 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 Timing AVEXIR AVD3UH32001304G-4CI(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) SS - - 13-15- 15-35 G.SKILL F3-3200C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) SS - - 12-15...
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...• •• 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • •• (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-15 AX3U2400W4G11-DMV(XMP) AX3U2400W8G11-DMV(XMP) 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) CMD16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21)(XMP) CMD32GX3M4A2400C10 (Ver5.29)(XMP) CMY16GX3M2A2400C10A (Ver4....8GB (2x 4GB) 16GB (2x 8GB) 8GB (2x 4GB) 8GB (2x 4GB) 16GB (2x 8GB) SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand 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.
...• •• 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • •• (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-15 AX3U2400W4G11-DMV(XMP) AX3U2400W8G11-DMV(XMP) 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) CMD16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21)(XMP) CMD32GX3M4A2400C10 (Ver5.29)(XMP) CMY16GX3M2A2400C10A (Ver4....8GB (2x 4GB) 16GB (2x 8GB) 8GB (2x 4GB) 8GB (2x 4GB) 16GB (2x 8GB) SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand 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 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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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 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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...opencase system. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to... to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-27 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch lights continuously....
...opencase system. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to... to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-27 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch lights continuously....
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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. 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.