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...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 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS... CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card ...
...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 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS... CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card ...
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..., 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. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Internal I/O connectors...
..., 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. SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Internal I/O connectors...
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...damage to avoid touching the ICs on 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 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use... or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
...damage to avoid touching the ICs on 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 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use... or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors 2. (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2, 4-pin ASST_FAN3) 3. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]; USB 2.0 connectors (... 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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. button 6. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 9. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 ...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors 2. (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2, 4-pin ASST_FAN3) 3. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]; USB 2.0 connectors (... 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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. button 6. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 9. LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 ...
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9. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-37 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the ...1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to ensure the system stability. ...Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to use...
9. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-37 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the ...1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to ensure the system stability. ...Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to use...
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The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing ...
The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing ...
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... let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press... the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby...
... let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press... the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby...