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...memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-9 The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. - For more on the CPU...channel configuration. or D.O.C.P. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Load the X.M.P. • You may ...
...memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-9 The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. - For more on the CPU...channel configuration. or D.O.C.P. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Load the X.M.P. • You may ...
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...8226; Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you to [AHCI] by default. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-21 9. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These connectors connect to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, ... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately 10. Refer to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for more details. • When using these connectors, set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0...
...8226; Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you to [AHCI] by default. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-21 9. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These connectors connect to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, ... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately 10. Refer to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for more details. • When using these connectors, set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0...
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...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 are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. 11. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_5, SATA6G_6, SATAEXPRESS...connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you installed Serial...
...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 are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. 11. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_5, SATA6G_6, SATAEXPRESS...connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you installed Serial...
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Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-25 Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software ... contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only.
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-25 Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software ... contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only.
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... the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite...
... the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite...
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The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the ... the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-7 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to switch EZ System...
The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the ... the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-7 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to switch EZ System...
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... (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your system. It also allows you to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-9 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... exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu.
... (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your system. It also allows you to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-9 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... exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu.
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-11
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-11
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... overclocking capability. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK Mode] [High BCLK Mode] ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-19 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu...
... overclocking capability. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK Mode] [High BCLK Mode] ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-19 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu...
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... with a 0.001V interval. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to set higher ... the value. Select a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for system overclocking enhancement. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-25 Power Current Slope [Auto] This item allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower...
... with a 0.001V interval. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to set higher ... the value. Select a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for system overclocking enhancement. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-25 Power Current Slope [Auto] This item allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower...
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... only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by a negative value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Increase the graphics voltage when increasing.... The following items appear only when you to set the amount of the CPU Graphics Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage options. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-27
... only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by a negative value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Increase the graphics voltage when increasing.... The following items appear only when you to set the amount of the CPU Graphics Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage options. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-27
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...detect this item. 2.7.5 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] [PWM mode] [DC mode] [Disabled] Detects the type of the CPU temperature. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-41 Select [Ignore] if you set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU ... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected temperatures. 2.7.3 CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM]/ [Ignore]/ [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects ...
...detect this item. 2.7.5 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] [PWM mode] [DC mode] [Disabled] Detects the type of the CPU temperature. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-41 Select [Ignore] if you set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU ... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected temperatures. 2.7.3 CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM]/ [Ignore]/ [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects ...
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...Fan 1/2/3 Profile to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 40% to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-43 The values range from 60% to 75°C. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Min. The following four items appear only when you set the... Fan Middle Temperature. The values range from 45°C to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to [Manual]. Allow Fan Stop [Disabled] This item allows you to disable fan stop. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.7.7 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]...
...Fan 1/2/3 Profile to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 40% to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-43 The values range from 60% to 75°C. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Min. The following four items appear only when you set the... Fan Middle Temperature. The values range from 45°C to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to [Manual]. Allow Fan Stop [Disabled] This item allows you to disable fan stop. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.7.7 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]...