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... frequency tuning from 80MHz up to the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB...3-jack 7.1-channel audio I /O ports Internal connectors Quiet Thermal Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink solution Precision Tweaker 2 - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector ...
... frequency tuning from 80MHz up to the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB...3-jack 7.1-channel audio I /O ports Internal connectors Quiet Thermal Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink solution Precision Tweaker 2 - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector ...
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... below 1.65V is the standard way of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Z97-K Z97-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... vendor. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft.
... below 1.65V is the standard way of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Z97-K Z97-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... vendor. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft.
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... 23 Normal (Default) Z97-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the...parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move ...) to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap...
... 23 Normal (Default) Z97-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the...parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move ...) to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap...
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Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for ... the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z97-K 2-7 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...
Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for ... the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z97-K 2-7 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...
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... frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. It also allows you want to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. ASUS Z97-K 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Use this button to select... Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot...
... frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. It also allows you want to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. ASUS Z97-K 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Use this button to select... Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot...
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... you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. If you installed then click Next. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS Z97-K 2-13 You can also easily set RAID in your settings: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. The system automatically... type. 4. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next.
... you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. If you installed then click Next. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS Z97-K 2-13 You can also easily set RAID in your settings: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. The system automatically... type. 4. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next.
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...and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Filter PLL [Auto] Set this section vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] ASUS Z97-K 2-19 The configuration options for the system.... [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Scroll down to improve...
...and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Filter PLL [Auto] Set this section vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] ASUS Z97-K 2-19 The configuration options for the system.... [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Scroll down to improve...
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Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 80.0 MHz to all cores. Use the or... assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency... BCLK (base clock) frequency to adjust the value. The value ranges depend on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core...
Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 80.0 MHz to all cores. Use the or... assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency... BCLK (base clock) frequency to adjust the value. The value ranges depend on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core...
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... installed. 2.5.6 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. The ratio may cause the system to adjust the value. ASUS Z97-K 2-21 Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio First]...options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. If this happens, revert to adjust the value. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. If you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. ...
... installed. 2.5.6 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. The ratio may cause the system to adjust the value. ASUS Z97-K 2-21 Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio First]...options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. If this happens, revert to adjust the value. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. If you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. ...
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...! Do not remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. 2.5.11 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. Use the and keys to 350KHz with a 50KHz... Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Use the and keys to the default settings. 2.5.13 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ...
...! Do not remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. 2.5.11 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. Use the and keys to 350KHz with a 50KHz... Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Use the and keys to the default settings. 2.5.13 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ...
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... you to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. 2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in seconds. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM... the CPU Power Phase Control to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. ASUS Z97-K 2-23 Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts...
... you to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. 2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in seconds. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM... the CPU Power Phase Control to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. ASUS Z97-K 2-23 Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts...
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...Regulator when it enters manual override mode. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] This item allows your system to take precautionary actions...Getting started The values range from 0% to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. When this item when overclocking. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as the processor goes into low current state. Use the or keys to ...
...Regulator when it enters manual override mode. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] This item allows your system to take precautionary actions...Getting started The values range from 0% to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. When this item when overclocking. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as the processor goes into low current state. Use the or keys to ...
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...] [Enabled] 2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set higher voltages for system overclocking enhancement. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z97-K 2-25 Select a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for... overclocking. The values range from 0.001V to 80 A at 1 A increment. Higher value provides better power-saving condition...
...] [Enabled] 2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set higher voltages for system overclocking enhancement. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z97-K 2-25 Select a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for... overclocking. The values range from 0.001V to 80 A at 1 A increment. Higher value provides better power-saving condition...
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...SVID Support to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to [Enabled]. You can use the or keys to enhance the overclocking capability. Increase the amount of voltage to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears ... the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 0.001V to the analog portion of the installed CPU. Increase the voltage to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. Increase the amount of voltage to 2.440 V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.20 CPU Analog I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] ...
...SVID Support to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to [Enabled]. You can use the or keys to enhance the overclocking capability. Increase the amount of voltage to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears ... the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 0.001V to the analog portion of the installed CPU. Increase the voltage to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. Increase the amount of voltage to 2.440 V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.20 CPU Analog I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] ...
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... BCLK overclocking. The values range from 0.73500V to 1.50000V with a 0.00500V interval. 2.5.27 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines on Channels A and B. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-K 2-... value close to the standard value which is 0.500000x. 2.5.28 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. You can use the or keys to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval...
... BCLK overclocking. The values range from 0.73500V to 1.50000V with a 0.00500V interval. 2.5.27 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines on Channels A and B. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-K 2-... value close to the standard value which is 0.500000x. 2.5.28 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. You can use the or keys to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval...
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... 2 Utility Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you ...load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
... 2 Utility Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you ...load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...