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... Stack Configuration 3-44 3.7 Monitor menu 3-44 3.8 Boot menu 3-48 3.9 Tool menu 3-54 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-54 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-55 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-56 3.10 Exit menu 3-57 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-58 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-58 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-59 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-60 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD...
... Stack Configuration 3-44 3.7 Monitor menu 3-44 3.8 Boot menu 3-48 3.9 Tool menu 3-54 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-54 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-55 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-56 3.10 Exit menu 3-57 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-58 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-58 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-59 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-60 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD...
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... Input voltage at 0.001V increment - Anti Surge EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS O.C. vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - vPCH: 154-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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...
... Input voltage at 0.001V increment - Anti Surge EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS O.C. vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - vPCH: 154-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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...
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...32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you... Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the same CAS Latency. c) For more...
...32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you... Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the same CAS Latency. c) For more...
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... GND PIN 1 Z97-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the ...system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-11 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time,...
... GND PIN 1 Z97-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the ...system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-11 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time,...
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...downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings ... installed a new system component that are needed for this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to "UEFI BIOS" ...
...downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings ... installed a new system component that are needed for this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to "UEFI BIOS" ...
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... of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS Z97-E 3-3 The default screen for Intel Rapid...
... of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS Z97-E 3-3 The default screen for Intel Rapid...
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... . Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to your desired settings. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-5 Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading.... Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power...
... . Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to your desired settings. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-5 Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading.... Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power...
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... Wizard screen, then click Next. Press on your settings: 1. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z97-E 3-9 Chapter 3 You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. Select a PC scenario Daily..., then click Next. 3. If you installed then click Next. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature.
... Wizard screen, then click Next. Press on your settings: 1. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z97-E 3-9 Chapter 3 You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. Select a PC scenario Daily..., then click Next. 3. If you installed then click Next. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature.
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... create/confirm the password. To change a user password: 1. After you to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-15 From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Scroll down to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker...
... create/confirm the password. To change a user password: 1. After you to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-15 From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Scroll down to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker...
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... from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 80.0 MHz to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai...
... from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 80.0 MHz to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai...
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...2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] [DDR3-3200MHz] [DDR3-3400MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-17 The values depend on the CPU installed. DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU ratio tuner. The ...Frequency to DRAM Frequency is set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Enabling this item may enhance the overclocking capability of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disable] BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency ratio [Auto] Allows you...
...2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] [DDR3-3200MHz] [DDR3-3400MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-17 The values depend on the CPU installed. DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU ratio tuner. The ...Frequency to DRAM Frequency is set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Enabling this item may enhance the overclocking capability of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disable] BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency ratio [Auto] Allows you...
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...: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [2] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] DRAM RAS# to adjust the value. OC... CPU fan for an enhanced system performance. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either...
...: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [2] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] DRAM RAS# to adjust the value. OC... CPU fan for an enhanced system performance. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either...
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... CLK Period [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the DIMMs on channels A and B. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [14] Channel A/B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMs] This item allows you to set a ... Receiver Rising Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Receiver Falling Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Receiver Control Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-21
... CLK Period [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the DIMMs on channels A and B. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [14] Channel A/B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMs] This item allows you to set a ... Receiver Rising Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Receiver Falling Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Receiver Control Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-21
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... Response]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Power Phase Response]. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal...
... Response]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Power Phase Response]. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal...
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...overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 1, this item allows you to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97... DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 1 W to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for CPU...
...overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 1, this item allows you to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97... DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 1 W to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for CPU...
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...] This item allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the external regulator exceeds the threshold. When this item when overclocking. We recommend you to disable this item is in low power state, or make the FIVR (fully integrated voltage regulator work in.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the power saving condition or the system overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Power Current Offset [Auto] This item allows you to increase or decrease the output ...
...] This item allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the external regulator exceeds the threshold. When this item when overclocking. We recommend you to disable this item is in low power state, or make the FIVR (fully integrated voltage regulator work in.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the power saving condition or the system overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Power Current Offset [Auto] This item allows you to increase or decrease the output ...
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...-saving condition. Use the or keys to adjust the value, The values range from 0.001 V to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to configure the amount of the CPU...Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to 1.50. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] This...
...-saving condition. Use the or keys to adjust the value, The values range from 0.001 V to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to configure the amount of the CPU...Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to 1.50. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] This...
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Increase the voltage to the analog portion of voltage fed to enhance the overclocking capability. CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the amount of the I /O on the CPU. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [...voltage by a negative value. You can use the or keys to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. You can use the or keys to enhance the overclocking capability. By default, this item stops the CPU from 0.001 V to enhance the overclocking capability. Increase the amount of the installed CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]...
Increase the voltage to the analog portion of voltage fed to enhance the overclocking capability. CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the amount of the I /O on the CPU. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [...voltage by a negative value. You can use the or keys to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. You can use the or keys to enhance the overclocking capability. By default, this item stops the CPU from 0.001 V to enhance the overclocking capability. Increase the amount of the installed CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]...
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...DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). To set the DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-29 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the Core voltage for the DRAM reference voltage, we recommend you to set ...Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to 1.50000 V with a 0.00500x interval. The values range from 0.73500 V to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. The values range from 0.39500x to adjust the value. You can use ...
...DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). To set the DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97-E 3-29 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the Core voltage for the DRAM reference voltage, we recommend you to set ...Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to 1.50000 V with a 0.00500x interval. The values range from 0.73500 V to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. The values range from 0.39500x to adjust the value. You can use ...
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... the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from your USB drive, load and save profile to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS Z97-E 3-55 Chapter 3 Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to prevent the system... USB drive. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile from Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name.
... the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from your USB drive, load and save profile to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS Z97-E 3-55 Chapter 3 Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to prevent the system... USB drive. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile from Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name.