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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-E specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 5X Protection 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.2.6 Jumpers 1-11 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.2.8 Internal...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-E specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 5X Protection 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.2.6 Jumpers 1-11 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.2.8 Internal...
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...max. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/2933( O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2600(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2250(O.C.)*/220 0(O.C.)*/2133(O.C.)*/2000(O.C.)*/1866..., un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron...
...max. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/2933( O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2600(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2250(O.C.)*/220 0(O.C.)*/2133(O.C.)*/2000(O.C.)*/1866..., un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron...
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... guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Most advanced options with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Z97-E specifications summary USB Audio ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back...Crystal Sound 2 - Compatible with excellent durability - Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up to all audio outputs - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - EPU Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - LED-lit audio shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation ...
... guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Most advanced options with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Z97-E specifications summary USB Audio ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back...Crystal Sound 2 - Compatible with excellent durability - Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up to all audio outputs - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - EPU Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - LED-lit audio shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation ...
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... BIOS 3 - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.001V increment - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS O.C. vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - Z97-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O ports(6-jacks) (continued on the next page) xi Friendly graphics user interface...
... BIOS 3 - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.001V increment - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS O.C. vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - Z97-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O ports(6-jacks) (continued on the next page) xi Friendly graphics user interface...
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Z97-E specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 6 ... fan installed and switches to the control mode automatically. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F3 My Favorites & Shortcut, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and...
Z97-E specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 6 ... fan installed and switches to the control mode automatically. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F3 My Favorites & Shortcut, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and...
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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z97-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield User Manual User manual Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z97-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield User Manual User manual Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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...the freshest updates from the Internet, and quickly resume your system to catch up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-1 These technologies provide faster and better performance for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Expert a brand-new gaming style...-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of three technologies: Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology, and Intel Smart Response Technology. Z97-E brings you 're never experienced before. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket...
...the freshest updates from the Internet, and quickly resume your system to catch up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-1 These technologies provide faster and better performance for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Expert a brand-new gaming style...-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of three technologies: Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology, and Intel Smart Response Technology. Z97-E brings you 're never experienced before. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket...
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Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-3 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 ...
Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-3 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 ...
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... USB3_56 LAN_USB3_34 LGA1150 CHA_FAN3 1 2 2 30.5cm(12.0in) USB3_12 EATXPWR SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 AUDIO Intel® I218-V ASM 1083 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 Z97-E PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 BATTERY M.2(SOCKET3) 7 Intel® Z97 Super I/O ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI1 64Mb BIOS PCI2 COM TPM SB_PWR CLRTC USB910 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4...
... USB3_56 LAN_USB3_34 LGA1150 CHA_FAN3 1 2 2 30.5cm(12.0in) USB3_12 EATXPWR SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 AUDIO Intel® I218-V ASM 1083 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 Z97-E PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 BATTERY M.2(SOCKET3) 7 Intel® Z97 Super I/O ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI1 64Mb BIOS PCI2 COM TPM SB_PWR CLRTC USB910 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 socket only. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Z97-E Z97-E CPU socket...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 socket only. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Z97-E Z97-E CPU socket...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Z97-E Z97-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 3 (Double Data Rate 3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Z97-E Z97-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 3 (Double Data Rate 3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCIEX1_1 Z97-E PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot ASUS Z97-E 1-9 Chapter 1
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCIEX1_1 Z97-E PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot ASUS Z97-E 1-9 Chapter 1
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... the RTC RAM: 1. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-11 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the...
... the RTC RAM: 1. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-11 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the...
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... enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. LPCPD# GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# LFRAME# LCLK Z97-E PIN 1 TPM NC CLKRUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97-E TPM connector The TPM module is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.... Z97-E SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z97-E Standby power LED 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely...
... enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. LPCPD# GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# LFRAME# LCLK Z97-E PIN 1 TPM NC CLKRUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97-E TPM connector The TPM module is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.... Z97-E SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z97-E Standby power LED 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely...
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...or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-13 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum ... 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 2. The power supply plugs are for details. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V...
...or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-13 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum ... 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 2. The power supply plugs are for details. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V...
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... ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 ) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 Z97-E SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 Z97-E Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to M.2 Socket 3 than SATAEXPRESS interface. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for more details. ... share the same PCIe bandwidth. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset.
... ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 ) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 Z97-E SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 Z97-E Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to M.2 Socket 3 than SATAEXPRESS interface. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for more details. ... share the same PCIe bandwidth. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset.
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...6 Gb/s signal cables. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors and set to [RAID Mode]. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_56, SATAEXPRESS ) These connectors connect to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA Express slot. When you can support one... SATA Express device or two SATA devices. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-15 4. Refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ...
...6 Gb/s signal cables. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors and set to [RAID Mode]. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_56, SATAEXPRESS ) These connectors connect to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA Express slot. When you can support one... SATA Express device or two SATA devices. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-15 4. Refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ...
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...Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-E PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z97-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front... to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 Z97-E MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition...
...Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-E PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z97-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front... to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 Z97-E MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition...
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...chassis. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS Z97-E 1-17 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB...USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB910 USB1112 USB1314 Z97-E 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 USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of ...
...chassis. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS Z97-E 1-17 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB...USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB910 USB1112 USB1314 Z97-E 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 USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of ...