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... 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 support 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu 2-17...
... 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 support 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu 2-17...
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... area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are using an adapter or...
... area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are using an adapter or...
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... to a smart TV - Media Streamer app for optimized system cooling control. USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS special features viii High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with fast response time M.2 onboard -... Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2 - Disk Unlocker EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 Phase digital power design - The latest transfer technologies with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game Turbo LAN...
... to a smart TV - Media Streamer app for optimized system cooling control. USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS special features viii High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with fast response time M.2 onboard -... Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2 - Disk Unlocker EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 Phase digital power design - The latest transfer technologies with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game Turbo LAN...
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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...
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...
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... the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Replace the system.... 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2.
... the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Replace the system.... 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2.
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... to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC Z97-K 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use...
... to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC Z97-K 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use...
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... used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be converted to output RGB Signal to...
... used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be converted to output RGB Signal to...
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... drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control items in... Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. • 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 ...
... drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control items in... Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. • 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 ...
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... panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS Z97-K 1-17 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the... an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector to avail 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...
... panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS Z97-K 1-17 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the... an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector to avail 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...
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ASUS Z97-K 2-1 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 need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to...
ASUS Z97-K 2-1 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 need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to...
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... boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find ... system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the...
... boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find ... system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the...
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...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS Z97-K 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen captures used in... this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97K.CAP. • The BIOS file in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer....
...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS Z97-K 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen captures used in... this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97K.CAP. • The BIOS file in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer....
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... 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. boot: 5. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: and to ... A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Booting the system in DOS environment To...
... 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. boot: 5. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: and to ... A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Booting the system in DOS environment To...
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... stability. Restart your computer. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS Z97-K 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system... while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to prevent...
... stability. Restart your computer. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS Z97-K 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system... while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to prevent...
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... or press hotkey F5. Press to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot... after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Press ...
... or press hotkey F5. Press to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot... after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Press ...
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... RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Z97-K 2-7 Click the button to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Refer...
... RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Z97-K 2-7 Click the button to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Refer...
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... Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode...
... Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode...
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... button to select the the language that the item has a submenu. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your desired settings. ASUS Z97-K 2-9 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced... exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that you want to section 2.3 My Favorites for your BIOS.
... button to select the the language that the item has a submenu. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your desired settings. ASUS Z97-K 2-9 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced... exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that you want to section 2.3 My Favorites for your BIOS.
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Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can only use ... you to key in notes of options. You cannot select an item that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started To change the value of a field, select it to the removable storage...right side of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete,...
Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can only use ... you to key in notes of options. You cannot select an item that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started To change the value of a field, select it to the removable storage...right side of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete,...
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...or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Press on your system using this feature. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. You can also easily set RAID in your... keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. ASUS Z97-K 2-13 System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings...
...or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Press on your system using this feature. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. You can also easily set RAID in your... keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. ASUS Z97-K 2-13 System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings...