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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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...(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 individual CPUs. Please refer to... with the PCIe x 16_2(@ x4) slot. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer 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.)*/ 2250...
...(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 individual CPUs. Please refer to... with the PCIe x 16_2(@ x4) slot. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer 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.)*/ 2250...
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... amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound 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, 2 ports at mid-board for headphone and speakers - Unique... Gb/s ports (gray) - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - resolution of the sensitive audio signals - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) (continued on the CPU installed. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports Intel® ...
... amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound 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, 2 ports at mid-board for headphone and speakers - Unique... Gb/s ports (gray) - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - resolution of the sensitive audio signals - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) (continued on the CPU installed. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports Intel® ...
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...more durable corrosion-resistant coatin UEFI BIOS - Media Streamer app for optimized system cooling control. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS special features viii High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION - ASUS ESD Guards - EPU Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Disk Unlocker EZ DIY Push Notice -...tablet, supporting iOS 7 and Android 4.0 system Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2 - Compatible with fast response time M.2 onboard - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Pipe music or movies from your PC status with up to a smart TV - Experience smooth online gaming ...
...more durable corrosion-resistant coatin UEFI BIOS - Media Streamer app for optimized system cooling control. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS special features viii High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION - ASUS ESD Guards - EPU Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Disk Unlocker EZ DIY Push Notice -...tablet, supporting iOS 7 and Android 4.0 system Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2 - Compatible with fast response time M.2 onboard - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Pipe music or movies from your PC status with up to a smart TV - Experience smooth online gaming ...
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iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent 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-45) port 4 x ... from 80MHz up to the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I /O voltage at 0.001V increment - Stylish Fanless Design:...
iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent 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-45) port 4 x ... from 80MHz up to the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - vDRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control - Z97-K specifications summary ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I /O voltage at 0.001V increment - Stylish Fanless Design:...
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x x 8.6 in . 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 x 8.6 in . 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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... sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. Z97-K SB_PWR Z97-K Onboard LED ASUS Z97-K 1-1
... sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. Z97-K SB_PWR Z97-K Onboard LED ASUS Z97-K 1-1
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..., study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part 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 chassis...
..., study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part 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 chassis...
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...(20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) ... 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....
...(20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) ... 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....
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty ...Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap 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 not ...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
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty ...Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap 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 not ...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
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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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...latency. Use a maximum 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 ... that you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single...
...latency. Use a maximum 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 ... that you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single...
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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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... N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for better thermal environment. PCIEx16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCIEx1_2 - - shared - - - - shared - - - - ASUS Z97-K 1-11 shared shared - - - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 1 - - - shared - - - - - - - - - HD audio - - - - - - Realtek 8111GR controller - - shared USB2.0 controller 2 - - - - SATA controller 2 XHCI controller - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16_1...
... N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for better thermal environment. PCIEx16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCIEx1_2 - - shared - - - - shared - - - - ASUS Z97-K 1-11 shared shared - - - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 1 - - - shared - - - - - - - - - HD audio - - - - - - Realtek 8111GR controller - - shared USB2.0 controller 2 - - - - SATA controller 2 XHCI controller - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16_1...
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... battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC Z97-K 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will...
... battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC Z97-K 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will...
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... 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 HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 4. ASUS Z97-K 1-13 This 15-pin port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime...
... 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 HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 4. ASUS Z97-K 1-13 This 15-pin port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime...
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..., then install the module to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z97-K 1-15 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_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN... 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 a slot opening at the back of the connector. These are not jumpers! 1.7.2 Internal...
..., then install the module to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z97-K 1-15 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_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN... 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 a slot opening at the back of the connector. These are not jumpers! 1.7.2 Internal...
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...introduction • 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 set,..., go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with SATA ports...
...introduction • 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 set,..., go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with SATA ports...
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...module to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module. 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 [HD Audio] or [AC97]. ...5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS Z97-K 1-17 4. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector.
...module to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module. 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 [HD Audio] or [AC97]. ...5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS Z97-K 1-17 4. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector.