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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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...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. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/ 2933(O.C.)*/2800... Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www...
...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. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/ 2933(O.C.)*/2800... Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www...
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...Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with max. Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) (continued on the CPU installed. resolution of the sensitive audio...Supports up popping noise to three displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory 512MB Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with SATA ports 5 and 6, and supports M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices. ** These functions will work ...
...Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with max. Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) (continued on the CPU installed. resolution of the sensitive audio...Supports up popping noise to three displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory 512MB Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with SATA ports 5 and 6, and supports M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices. ** These functions will work ...
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... Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Disk Unlocker EZ DIY Push Notice - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS special features viii High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION - Monitor your PC to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert3 - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) ASUS O.C. AI Suite 3 - Pipe music or movies from your PC status...
... Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Disk Unlocker EZ DIY Push Notice - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS special features viii High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION - Monitor your PC to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert3 - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) ASUS O.C. AI Suite 3 - Pipe music or movies from your PC status...
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... increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment - vPCH: 154-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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 ...jack 7.1-channel audio I /O ports Internal connectors Quiet Thermal Design - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input 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 ...
... increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment - vPCH: 154-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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 ...jack 7.1-channel audio I /O ports Internal connectors Quiet Thermal Design - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input 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 ...
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x 8.6 in . 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 ...
x 8.6 in . 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 ...
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... avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. Z97-K SB_PWR Z97-K Onboard LED ASUS Z97-K 1-1
... avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. Z97-K SB_PWR Z97-K Onboard LED ASUS Z97-K 1-1
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... holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis Z97-K 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes...
... holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis Z97-K 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes...
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... Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 15. Z97-K Z97-K CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Standby power LED...(20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. M.2 Socket 3 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314...
... Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 15. Z97-K Z97-K CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Standby power LED...(20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. M.2 Socket 3 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314...
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...Return 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 the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket... contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap...
...Return 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 the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket... contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap...
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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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...on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of ...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...
...on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of ...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...
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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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... connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 A B C D E FG H shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - - - Realtek 8111GR controller - - SATA controller 2 XHCI controller - - - ASUS Z97-K 1-11 PCIEx1_1 - - PCIEx1_2 - - shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - HD audio - - - - - - USB2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared shared shared shared...
... connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 A B C D E FG H shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - - - Realtek 8111GR controller - - SATA controller 2 XHCI controller - - - ASUS Z97-K 1-11 PCIEx1_1 - - PCIEx1_2 - - shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - HD audio - - - - - - USB2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared shared shared shared...
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... cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. CLRTC Z97-K 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause...
... cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. CLRTC Z97-K 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause...
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... becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Line Out port (lime). Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 6. ASUS Z97-K 1-13 Line In port (light blue). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to (Blinking then wake up from steady) S5 mode Speed LED Status...
... becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Line Out port (lime). Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 6. ASUS Z97-K 1-13 Line In port (light blue). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to (Blinking then wake up from steady) S5 mode Speed LED Status...
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... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z97-K 1-15 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA 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... of the connector. Serial port connector (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. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module...
... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z97-K 1-15 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA 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... of the connector. Serial port connector (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. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module...
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... RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND Z97-K SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are disabled. • 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. •...and automatically switches the control modes. M.2 Socket 3 shares the bandwidth with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. See section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for more details. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, ...
... RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND Z97-K SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are disabled. • 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. •...and automatically switches the control modes. M.2 Socket 3 shares the bandwidth with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. See section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for more details. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, ...
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... 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... to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. ASUS Z97-K 1-17 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. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...
... 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... to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. ASUS Z97-K 1-17 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. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...