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... the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. No part of shipment with you want to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in it...
... the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. No part of shipment with you want to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in it...
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... USB BIOS Flashback 4-11 4.4.5 USB Charger 4-13 4.4.6 Push Notice 4-14 4.4.7 System Information 4-17 4.5 Audio configurations 4-18 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 a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation...
... USB BIOS Flashback 4-11 4.4.5 USB Charger 4-13 4.4.6 Push Notice 4-14 4.4.7 System Information 4-17 4.5 Audio configurations 4-18 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 a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation...
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... to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology** ASMedia® SATA Express controller*** - 1 x SATA Express ports (black at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording (Line-in) support - ATAPI devices are for left and right track, ensuring both sounds deliver equal quality - DTS Connect - Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio - 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (gray) - EMI protection cover...
... to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology** ASMedia® SATA Express controller*** - 1 x SATA Express ports (black at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording (Line-in) support - ATAPI devices are for left and right track, ensuring both sounds deliver equal quality - DTS Connect - Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio - 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (gray) - EMI protection cover...
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...; i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. It also features backward compatibility with the speed of the same speed. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance 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 for faster data retrieval. These technologies provide faster and better performance for incredible...
...; i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. It also features backward compatibility with the speed of the same speed. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance 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 for faster data retrieval. These technologies provide faster and better performance for incredible...
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... 1 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-5 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 ) 4. button 6. USB1314) 16. T Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 17. Reset button 21. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 26. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 19. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12, SATA6G_E34/SATAEXPRESS_E1) 11. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB...
... 1 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-5 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 ) 4. button 6. USB1314) 16. T Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 17. Reset button 21. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 26. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 19. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12, SATA6G_E34/SATAEXPRESS_E1) 11. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB...
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... the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is set to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance. • Enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will use the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-25...
... the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is set to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance. • Enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will use the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-25...
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... initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-33 F7...
... initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-33 F7...
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... error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset...
... error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset...
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... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. • ASMedia storage controller can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12, SATA6G_E34/ SATAEXPRESS_E1) These connectors connect to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1 The S/PDIF module is for data drives only. • The SATAEXPRESS_E1 connector can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are...
... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. • ASMedia storage controller can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12, SATA6G_E34/ SATAEXPRESS_E1) These connectors connect to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-37 Chapter 1 The S/PDIF module is for data drives only. • The SATAEXPRESS_E1 connector can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are...
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... using USB 3.0 Boost feature. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12, USB3_E34) These connectors allow you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. We recommend you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB...
... using USB 3.0 Boost feature. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12, USB3_E34) These connectors allow you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. We recommend you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB...
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... CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. 8. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-41 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. Do not place jumper...
... CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. 8. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 1-41 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. Do not place jumper...
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software. Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 2-11 The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all models. 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! IO Shield • Ensure...
software. Chapter 2 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 2-11 The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all models. 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! IO Shield • Ensure...
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... Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB...
... Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB...
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... to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. The following item appears only when you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as follows: PCIe M.2 > SATA Mode M.2 > PCIe SATA Express > SATA Mode SATA Express > SATA devices. Pcie Nand Configuration [Auto] This item allows you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 3-37 SATA Mode Selection [AHCI...
... to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. The following item appears only when you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as follows: PCIe M.2 > SATA Mode M.2 > PCIe SATA Express > SATA Mode SATA Express > SATA devices. Pcie Nand Configuration [Auto] This item allows you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 3-37 SATA Mode Selection [AHCI...
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... controller. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup. ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 3-39 Chapter 3 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this menu allow you to change the USB...
... controller. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup. ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 3-39 Chapter 3 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this menu allow you to change the USB...
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... power on state of the chassis reset buton cable to the onboard DRCT header. The system will only power on or off when you to enable or disable power-on and go to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. The following items appear only when you press the Reset button. This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to the BIOS Setup directly when you set the Boot Logo Display to select a desired POST...
... power on state of the chassis reset buton cable to the onboard DRCT header. The system will only power on or off when you to enable or disable power-on and go to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. The following items appear only when you press the Reset button. This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to the BIOS Setup directly when you set the Boot Logo Display to select a desired POST...
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... update the motherboard BIOS in this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for this user guide for more information. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to section 4.4.3 EZ Update of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating...
... update the motherboard BIOS in this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for this user guide for more information. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to section 4.4.3 EZ Update of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating...
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... ASUS contact information. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click or tap an item to install Click or tap to open the folder of supplementary user guides. 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 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers...
... ASUS contact information. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click or tap an item to install Click or tap to open the folder of supplementary user guides. 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 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers...
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... to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Chapter 5 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 5-7 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Press to exit or press to return to complete the process. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM...
... to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Chapter 5 ASUS Z97-DELUXE/USB 3.1 5-7 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Press to exit or press to return to complete the process. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM...
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... RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the USB flash drive. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of the device you've inserted, go to complete the installation. Click the name of your operating system. Click OK. 4. To set up a Windows® UEFI...
... RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the USB flash drive. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of the device you've inserted, go to complete the installation. Click the name of your operating system. Click OK. 4. To set up a Windows® UEFI...