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...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. This offer is eager to duly provide complete source code as source code ...archives, etc. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. to infringe. All Rights Reserved. If however you...
...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. This offer is eager to duly provide complete source code as source code ...archives, etc. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. to infringe. All Rights Reserved. If however you...
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... surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
... surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
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...These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Italics Used to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you...press the Enter or Return key. + + If you complete a task. Example: means that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. v Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional...: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. Keys enclosed in this manual.
...These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Italics Used to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you...press the Enter or Return key. + + If you complete a task. Example: means that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. v Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional...: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. Keys enclosed in this manual.
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...more memory on the motherboard. - For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-9 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is ...system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Memory modules with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to support a full memory load ...
...more memory on the motherboard. - For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-9 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is ...system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Memory modules with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to support a full memory load ...
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... 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 section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for details. • Before creating a RAID set,...® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 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...
... 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 section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for details. • Before creating a RAID set,...® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 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...
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... 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 are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you can support one SATA ... these connectors, set a higher priority to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 11. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_5, SATA6G_6, SATAEXPRESS) These connectors connect to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA Express slot. • The SATAEXPRESS connector ...
... 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 are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you can support one SATA ... these connectors, set a higher priority to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 11. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_5, SATA6G_6, SATAEXPRESS) These connectors connect to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA Express slot. • The SATAEXPRESS connector ...
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... and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-25 The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of...Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. To run the DVD. Motherboard settings and hardware ...
... and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 1-25 The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of...Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. To run the DVD. Motherboard settings and hardware ...
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... case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-1 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. With...
... case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-1 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. With...
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.... 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 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 Displays the CPU...
.... 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 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 Displays the CPU...
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Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your system. Refer to select the the language that menu. It also allows you want to ... (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-9
Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your system. Refer to select the the language that menu. It also allows you want to ... (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-9
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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 main menu ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
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Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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...configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to high BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to [Manual]. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ... to malfunction. The following three items appear only when you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK Mode] [High BCLK Mode] ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-19
...configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to high BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to [Manual]. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ... to malfunction. The following three items appear only when you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK Mode] [High BCLK Mode] ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-19
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... All Cores] or [Per Core], 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 [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply...performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set on the value you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-...
... All Cores] or [Per Core], 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 [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply...performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set on the value you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-...
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To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.12 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys ... either [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio Tuning]. Changing the values in this item to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Use the and keys to become unstable! CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the...
To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.12 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys ... either [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio Tuning]. Changing the values in this item to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Use the and keys to become unstable! CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the...
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...or [-], the Frequency Tuning Offset appears that allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit... voltage regulator work in Response [Auto] This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item allows you to set ...
...or [-], the Frequency Tuning Offset appears that allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit... voltage regulator work in Response [Auto] This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item allows you to set ...
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...37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%] Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration ...CPU cores. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-25 The values range from 0 A to 80 A at 1A increment. 2.5.16 Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage override. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] ...
...37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%] Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration ...CPU cores. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-25 The values range from 0 A to 80 A at 1A increment. 2.5.16 Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage override. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] ...
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...item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to adjust the value. Use the or keys to [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to 0.999V with a 0....Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 0.001V to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by the offset value. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item sums up the voltages of voltage...
...item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to adjust the value. Use the or keys to [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to 0.999V with a 0....Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 0.001V to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by the offset value. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item sums up the voltages of voltage...
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... Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by a negative value. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to the.... Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by the offset value. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-27 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. • The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Cache Voltage to ...
... Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by a negative value. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to the.... Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by the offset value. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-27 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. • The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Cache Voltage to ...
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.... Enables the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75ºC. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-41 2.7.2 CPU/ MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]/ [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures...] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual].
.... Enables the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75ºC. ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1 2-41 2.7.2 CPU/ MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]/ [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures...] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual].