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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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...Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/2933(O.C.)*/2 800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2600(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2250(O.C.)*/2200(O.C.)*/2133(O. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Motherboard... Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the CPU types. Z97-E/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1150 socket for the ...
...Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/2933(O.C.)*/2 800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2600(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2250(O.C.)*/2200(O.C.)*/2133(O. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Motherboard... Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the CPU types. Z97-E/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1150 socket for the ...
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ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note 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...
ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note 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...
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...this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws ...into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Z97-E/USB 3.1...
...this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws ...into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Z97-E/USB 3.1...
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...~4) 9. Z97-E/USB 3.1 Z97-E/USB 3.1 CPU socket LGA1150 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction M.2 Socket 3 5. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 11. 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...
...~4) 9. Z97-E/USB 3.1 Z97-E/USB 3.1 CPU socket LGA1150 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction M.2 Socket 3 5. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 11. 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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... of the motherboard, ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is 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...
... of the motherboard, ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is 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...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. 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...
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. 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...
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... may operate at a higher frequency, refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. settings in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-9 Any excess memory from a memory module. For optimal compatibility, we recommend...to the physical characteristics of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower...
... may operate at a higher frequency, refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. settings in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-9 Any excess memory from a memory module. For optimal compatibility, we recommend...to the physical characteristics of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower...
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...cards complying with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-11 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the ...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...
...cards complying with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-11 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the ...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...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. To set these fans to DC or... and PWM modes. A B CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 A B C CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z97-E/USB 3.1 D C D CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. To set these fans to DC or... and PWM modes. A B CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 A B C CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z97-E/USB 3.1 D C D CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND...
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... to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-19 See section...
... to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-19 See section...
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... will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC Z97-E/USB 3.1 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND Z97-E/USB 3.1 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run...
... will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC Z97-E/USB 3.1 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND Z97-E/USB 3.1 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run...
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...GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND Z97-E/USB 3.1 Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. Refer to [RAID]. If you installed Serial...; When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-21 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...
...GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND Z97-E/USB 3.1 Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. Refer to [RAID]. If you installed Serial...; When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-21 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...
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If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors and set the SATA 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 ...priority to [AHCI] by default. When you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors and set the SATA 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 ...priority to [AHCI] by default. When you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
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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 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder 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 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
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...DVD into the optical drive. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-25 Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to ...that you can install to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows...
...DVD into the optical drive. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-25 Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to ...that you can install to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows...
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... boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore 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 ... this utlity, you 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 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
... boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore 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 ... this utlity, you 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 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
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... 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. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file...utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to the USB port. 3. The screen captures used in DOS environment. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and ...
... 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. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file...utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to the USB port. 3. The screen captures used in DOS environment. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and ...
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.... • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after... changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup:...
.... • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after... changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup:...