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... Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged 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 the above items is subject to the physical... Intel® Turbo Boost 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...
... Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged 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 the above items is subject to the physical... Intel® Turbo Boost 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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... the wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Z97-K SB_PWR Z97-K Onboard LED ASUS Z97-K 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
... the wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Z97-K SB_PWR Z97-K Onboard LED ASUS Z97-K 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-K 1-5 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if .../loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are...
...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-K 1-5 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if .../loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are...
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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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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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...; mode. shared - SATA controller 2 XHCI controller - - - PCI 1 - - - PCI 2 shared - - - - - - - HD audio - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared shared - - - - ASUS Z97-K 1-11 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16...
...; mode. shared - SATA controller 2 XHCI controller - - - PCI 1 - - - PCI 2 shared - - - - - - - HD audio - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared shared - - - - ASUS Z97-K 1-11 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16...
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... to a microphone. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Mouse port. ASUS Z97-K 1-13 This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in...
... to a microphone. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Mouse port. ASUS Z97-K 1-13 This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in...
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... 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 the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • Ensure that the ...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. These are not jumpers! 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z97-K 1-15 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin...
... 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 the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • Ensure that the ...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. These are not jumpers! 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z97-K 1-15 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin...
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... 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 [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 5. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-K SPDIF_OUT Z97-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable to this... a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module. 4. ASUS Z97-K 1-17
... 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 [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 5. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-K SPDIF_OUT Z97-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable to this... a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module. 4. ASUS Z97-K 1-17
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... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. TPM PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK Z97-K PIN 1 NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97-K TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 8. USB1112; The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. TPM ...(20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. ASUS Z97-K 1-19 7. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! A TPM system also helps enhance ...
... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. TPM PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK Z97-K PIN 1 NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97-K TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 8. USB1112; The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. TPM ...(20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. ASUS Z97-K 1-19 7. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! A TPM system also helps enhance ...
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...® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with USB 2.0. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. • You can enjoy all the benefits of this connector. 11. ASUS Z97-K 1-21 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND GND IntA_P1_SSTX...
...® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with USB 2.0. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. • You can enjoy all the benefits of this connector. 11. ASUS Z97-K 1-21 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND GND IntA_P1_SSTX...
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... screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32/64bit), Windows® .... To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z97-K 1-23 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the ...
... screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32/64bit), Windows® .... To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z97-K 1-23 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the ...
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... ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system...
... ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system...
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... rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97K.CAP. • The BIOS file in your computer has a DVD optical drive. ASUS Z97-K 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ... drive is in single partition and in DOS environment. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support...
... rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97K.CAP. • The BIOS file in your computer has a DVD optical drive. ASUS Z97-K 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ... drive is in single partition and in DOS environment. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support...
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Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS Z97-K 2-5 When BIOS update is not supported due to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system.... Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z97-K VER: 0312 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/14/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z97K.CAP 8390656 2014-03-14 ...
Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS Z97-K 2-5 When BIOS update is not supported due to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system.... Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z97-K VER: 0312 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/14/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z97K.CAP 8390656 2014-03-14 ...
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... item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS Z97-K 2-7 Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The default screen for details. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the...
... item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS Z97-K 2-7 Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The default screen for details. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the...
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... section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for that menu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your desired settings. ASUS Z97-K 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
... section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for that menu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your desired settings. ASUS Z97-K 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z97-K 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z97-K 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
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... usage, and CPU fan to overclock your system using this feature. If you to their best settings. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS Z97-K 2-13 Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click Next. The system automatically detects the CPU...
... usage, and CPU fan to overclock your system using this feature. If you to their best settings. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS Z97-K 2-13 Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click Next. The system automatically detects the CPU...
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2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Z97-K 2-15
2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS Z97-K 2-15