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...BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be ..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
...BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be ..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-11 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-12 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-14 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-16 4.4.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-19 4.4.6 System ... in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 v
Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-11 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-12 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-14 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-16 4.4.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-19 4.4.6 System ... in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 v
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... from the existing system before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any damage, contact...
... from the existing system before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any damage, contact...
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... means that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the...
... means that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the...
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... with 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...
... with 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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...on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. For more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4 GB or ... system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. - Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A ...
...on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. For more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4 GB or ... system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. - Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A ...
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...the BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-27 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section ... 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. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the...
...the BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-27 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section ... 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. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the...
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... vvvRAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. SATA6G_3-4 [black... to the SATA Configuration section for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-31
... vvvRAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. SATA6G_3-4 [black... to the SATA Configuration section for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 1-31
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...to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 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 ...that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, ...
...to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 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 ...that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, ...
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... advanced BIOS settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-3 Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Shows...
... advanced BIOS settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-3 Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Shows...
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Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view ... and press . MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to RAID mode. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view ... and press . MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to RAID mode. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
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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. 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
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Click or tap to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Click or tap to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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...Auto] Loads the optimal settings for better stability. CPU Strap [Auto] This item allows you to LC PLL by default for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [LC PLL] [SB PLL] Filter PLL [Auto] Set this ... Frequency. Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to adjust the value. Use the or to [Manual]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-15 The following item appears only when you to start overclocking the system from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to [100MHz...
...Auto] Loads the optimal settings for better stability. CPU Strap [Auto] This item allows you to LC PLL by default for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [LC PLL] [SB PLL] Filter PLL [Auto] Set this ... Frequency. Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to adjust the value. Use the or to [Manual]. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-15 The following item appears only when you to start overclocking the system from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to [100MHz...
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...allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit ... do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When ...
...allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit ... do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When ...
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...Auto] [Auto] This option allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading. [Manual] This option allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. ...installed CPU. The minimum value depends on the CPU graphics loading. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. The configurable options vary with...an optimal CPU Graphics Ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-17
...Auto] [Auto] This option allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading. [Manual] This option allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. ...installed CPU. The minimum value depends on the CPU graphics loading. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. The configurable options vary with...an optimal CPU Graphics Ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-17
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... should be monitored. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-21 Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 9] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. Chapter 3 Skew Control This item...
... should be monitored. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-21 Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 9] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. Chapter 3 Skew Control This item...
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... set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase Response]. Chapter 3 The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item allows to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe...
... set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase Response]. Chapter 3 The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item allows to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe...
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... the overclocking range and system stability. Set this item to [Manual] to adjust the value. Use the or to manually set the DRAM Switching Frequency to [Extreme]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-23 The values depend on the CPU installed. DO ...to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this item to [Manual]. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency,...
... the overclocking range and system stability. Set this item to [Manual] to adjust the value. Use the or to manually set the DRAM Switching Frequency to [Extreme]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-23 The values depend on the CPU installed. DO ...to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this item to [Manual]. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency,...
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...a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode. Use the or to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving .... Use or key to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] This item allows you to set the slew...
...a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode. Use the or to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving .... Use or key to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] This item allows you to set the slew...