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Z97-K Motherboard
Z97-K Motherboard
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-K 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 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software ... 2.4 Main menu 2-17 2.5 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-3 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-K 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 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software ... 2.4 Main menu 2-17 2.5 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-3 iii
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... memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, 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.)*/ ... or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z97-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. Package contents ...
... memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, 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.)*/ ... or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z97-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. Package contents ...
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...Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with max. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, ...512MB Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with max. Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - Z97-K specifications summary Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB Integrated Graphics...
...Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with max. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, ...512MB Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with max. Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - Z97-K specifications summary Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB Integrated Graphics...
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...system Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2 - Experience smooth online gaming with excellent durability - AI Suite 3 - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - Pipe music or movies from your PC status with the most fun gaming platform under Windows® ...response time M.2 onboard - featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) Most advanced options with up to a smart TV - Tuner - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS special features viii High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION - Compatible with smart devices in real time UEFI...
...system Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2 - Experience smooth online gaming with excellent durability - AI Suite 3 - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - Pipe music or movies from your PC status with the most fun gaming platform under Windows® ...response time M.2 onboard - featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) Most advanced options with up to a smart TV - Tuner - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS special features viii High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION - Compatible with smart devices in real time UEFI...
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vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001V increment - 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 supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors ... installed and switches to 300MHz at 0.001V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.001V increment - 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 port 1 x LAN (RJ...
vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001V increment - 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 supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors ... installed and switches to 300MHz at 0.001V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.001V increment - 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 port 1 x LAN (RJ...
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x Z97-K specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.8.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, ...Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1, 32-bit/64-bit Windows...
x Z97-K specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.8.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, ...Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1, 32-bit/64-bit Windows...
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... 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 onboard LED. Z97-K SB_PWR Z97-K Onboard LED ASUS Z97-K 1-1
... 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 onboard LED. Z97-K SB_PWR Z97-K Onboard LED ASUS Z97-K 1-1
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... the motherboard fits. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z97-K 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... the motherboard fits. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z97-K 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... 5. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 15. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-15 1-18 1-4 1-8 1-16 1-21 1-21 1-1 1-12... and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. Z97-K Z97-K CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Chassis...
... 5. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 15. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-15 1-18 1-4 1-8 1-16 1-21 1-21 1-1 1-12... and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. Z97-K Z97-K CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Chassis...
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... Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-K 1-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.
... Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-K 1-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z97-K 1-7
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z97-K 1-7
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...OS, when you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then...not support DIMMs made up 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 ...
...OS, when you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then...not support DIMMs made up 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 ...
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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS Z97-K 1-9
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS Z97-K 1-9
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... thermal environment. See page 1-18 for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 A B C D E FG H shared shared shared shared - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - Realtek 8111GR controller - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - PCIEx1_2 - - PCI 1 - - - HD audio - - - - - - ASUS Z97-K 1-11 1.5.6 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. shared - shared shared - - - -
... thermal environment. See page 1-18 for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 A B C D E FG H shared shared shared shared - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - Realtek 8111GR controller - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - PCIEx1_2 - - PCI 1 - - - HD audio - - - - - - ASUS Z97-K 1-11 1.5.6 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. shared - shared shared - - - -
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... 23 Normal (Default) Z97-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard ...
... 23 Normal (Default) Z97-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard ...
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... 5. HDMI port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange Ready to a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS Z97-K 1-13 These ports allow Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 4. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 11 10 9 9 8 7 1. Microphone port...
... 5. HDMI port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange Ready to a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS Z97-K 1-13 These ports allow Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 4. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 11 10 9 9 8 7 1. Microphone port...
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... port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. ASUS Z97-K 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM... CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 Z97-K Z97-K Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the...10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 2. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z97-K Z97-K Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin...
... port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. ASUS Z97-K 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM... CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 Z97-K Z97-K Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the...10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 2. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z97-K Z97-K Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin...
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... support DC and PWM modes. See section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to [RAID]. See section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for more details. 1-16... • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of this user guide for details. • Before creating a RAID ...
... support DC and PWM modes. See section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to [RAID]. See section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for more details. 1-16... • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of this user guide for details. • Before creating a RAID ...
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Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-K SPDIF_OUT Z97-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS Z97-K 1-17 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module ...AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Z97-K HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Z97-K Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-K SPDIF_OUT Z97-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS Z97-K 1-17 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module ...AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Z97-K HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Z97-K Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...