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User Guide - Page 2
... missing. No part of the product is eager to duly provide complete source code as stated in it, may not be much obliged if you may obtain it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without intent to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO...
User Guide - Page 5
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4.5 Audio configurations 4-20
Chapter 5:
RAID support
5.1 RAID configurations 5-1
5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2
5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7
5.2.2
Creating...
User Guide - Page 9
... mode as default. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and
x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots* 3 x PCI slots * The PCIe x1_1, PCIe x1_2 slots share bandwidth with max. S upports HDMI with PCIe x16_2(@x4). Z97-C specifications summary
CPU Chipset Memory
Expansion slots
VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN
LGA1150 socket for more configuration. The PCIe
x16_2...
User Guide - Page 15
...Chapter 1
ASUS Z97-C
1-1 Intel® Desktop Responsiveness Technologies
Intel Desktop Responsiveness Technologies comprise of the SSDs. It also features backward compatibility with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset
Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA1150 socket...
User Guide - Page 20
... power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Chapter 1
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Chapter 1: Product introduction I II
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Z97-C CPU socket LGA1150
Ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for the New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3...
User Guide - Page 33
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PIN 1
USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND
Z97-C USB3.0 connector
The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
• These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12)
These connectors allow you to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front...
User Guide - Page 70
The value ranges depend on the value you set to default core ratio settings.
Chapter 3
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following items appear:
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit.
2-Core Ratio Limit...
User Guide - Page 82
... a 0.001 V interval. You can use the or keys to [Enabled]. Chapter 3
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto]
This item allows you to set SVID Support to adjust the value. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. CPU Analog I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[-]
To...
User Guide - Page 112
.... Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. Visit http://www.asus.com to section 4.4.2 EZ Update of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment...
User Guide - Page 115
... USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup
Chapter 3
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3-61 When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical
drive then...
User Guide - Page 117
...compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure.
See section 3.10 Exit menu for details.
Select Yes then press . Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu.
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Restart your computer. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS...
User Guide - Page 120
... an item to display the ASUS contact information.
The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk.
Click or tap an icon to use the devices. The Manual menu contains the list of the user guide. Install the necessary drivers to display DVD/motherboard information
Chapter 4
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Chapter 4: Software support Support DVD main menu
The Drivers menu shows the available...
User Guide - Page 130
... in your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily.
4.4.5 EZ Update
EZ Update is a utility that displays during POST. With this utlity, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to automatically update your system.
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Chapter 4: Software support Launching EZ Update
To launch EZ Update, click...
User Guide - Page 140
... the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup
Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2.
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Chapter 5: RAID configurations 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the SATA...
User Guide - Page 146
...the Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver path to complete the installation. Click the name of your USB floppy disk drive. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to
open the RAID driver folder. 5. Chapter 5
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Chapter 5: RAID configurations Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your optical drive.
Place the motherboard support DVD...
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