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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-E/USB 3.1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-24 1.9 Software support 1-25 Chapter 2:... Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-30 2.7 Monitor menu 2-40 2.8 Boot menu 2-44 2.9 Tool menu 2-50 2.10 Exit menu 2-51 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-E/USB 3.1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-24 1.9 Software support 1-25 Chapter 2:... Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-30 2.7 Monitor menu 2-40 2.8 Boot menu 2-44 2.9 Tool menu 2-50 2.10 Exit menu 2-51 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...; 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ Supports up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Motherboard - Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/2933(O.C.)*/2 800... Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the CPU types. Supports RGB with max. Package contents Check your retailer. Z97-E/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th ...
...; 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ Supports up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Motherboard - Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/2933(O.C.)*/2 800... Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the CPU types. Supports RGB with max. Package contents Check your retailer. Z97-E/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th ...
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... of the following precautions before you install motherboard components 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. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-1 Failure to do so may cause... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... of the following precautions before you install motherboard components 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. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-1 Failure to do so may cause... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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...image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear...that the motherboard fits. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Motherboard overview Before...
...image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear...that the motherboard fits. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Motherboard overview Before...
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...) 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 9. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 4. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-18 1-4 1-21 1-8 1-20 1-22 1-21 1-13 1-23 1-24 1-20 1-16 1-16 1-19 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard...
...) 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 9. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 4. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-18 1-4 1-21 1-8 1-20 1-22 1-21 1-13 1-23 1-24 1-20 1-16 1-16 1-19 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard...
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... or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-5 DO NOT install a CPU ...designed for the LGA1150 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent...
... or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-5 DO NOT install a CPU ...designed for the LGA1150 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent...
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Z97-E/USB 3.1 Z97-E/USB 3.1 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. According to protect the CPU. Recommended memory configurations 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can refer to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with...
Z97-E/USB 3.1 Z97-E/USB 3.1 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. According to protect the CPU. Recommended memory configurations 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can refer to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with...
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...you want to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • For ... memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. or D.O.C.P. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-9 Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value.
...you want to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • For ... memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. or D.O.C.P. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-9 Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value.
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... (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-11 ...inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI ...
... (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-11 ...inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI ...
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... type of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. These are not jumpers! To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to the fan connectors. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-17
... type of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. These are not jumpers! To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to the fan connectors. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-17
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... to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-19 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the ...to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]. By default, this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC Z97-E/USB 3.1 AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR...
... to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-19 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the ...to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]. By default, this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC Z97-E/USB 3.1 AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR...
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... purchased separately. • These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Z97-E/USB 3.1 USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTXGND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z97-E/USB 3.1 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows...
... purchased separately. • These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Z97-E/USB 3.1 USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTXGND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z97-E/USB 3.1 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows...
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...technologies with SATA Express slot. 9. Z97-E/USB 3.1 SCOKET3 Z97-E/USB 3.1 M.2 socket • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. Refer to [RAID].... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-21 Refer to...
...technologies with SATA Express slot. 9. Z97-E/USB 3.1 SCOKET3 Z97-E/USB 3.1 M.2 socket • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. Refer to [RAID].... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-21 Refer to...
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... Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The M.2 Socket 3 and SATA Express slot share the same PCIe bandwidth. Refer to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID]. Z97-E/USB 3.1 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND... RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND Floating Device_Reset GND Detection SATAEXPRESS Z97-E/USB 3.1 Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors ...
... Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The M.2 Socket 3 and SATA Express slot share the same PCIe bandwidth. Refer to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID]. Z97-E/USB 3.1 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND... RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND Floating Device_Reset GND Detection SATAEXPRESS Z97-E/USB 3.1 Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors ...
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This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Z97-E/USB 3.1 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z97-E/USB 3.1 Standby power LED 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Z97-E/USB 3.1 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z97-E/USB 3.1 Standby power LED 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-25 The contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP....EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers...
...Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-25 The contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP....EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers...
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... to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
... to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
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.... Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-3 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your USB flash drive. When found, the utility...
.... Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-3 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your USB flash drive. When found, the utility...
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...mode menus Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-7 Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid ... appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays ...
...mode menus Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-7 Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid ... appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays ...