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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 2.5 Ai...
... 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 2.5 Ai...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS Z97...
... BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS Z97...
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... 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Left...
... 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Left...
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...BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS Z97-K 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you press to update the BIOS...You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To...
...BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS Z97-K 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you press to update the BIOS...You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To...
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...ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. boot: 5. On the BIOS Updater... screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press...
...ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. boot: 5. On the BIOS Updater... screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press...
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...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? ASUS Z97-K 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Are you sure ...you want to prevent system boot failaure. Select Yes then press . Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to ensure...
...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? ASUS Z97-K 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Are you sure ...you want to prevent system boot failaure. Select Yes then press . Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to ensure...
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... to the default value. Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is... connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode....
... to the default value. Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is... connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode....
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...four items appear when you set Launch CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] The ... This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.9 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to... UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to [Enabled]. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI...
...four items appear when you set Launch CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] The ... This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.9 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to... UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to [Enabled]. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI...
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.... Save to Profile Allows you to configure options for the profile you to load or save profile from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from /to USB Drive This item allows you want to save profile to load the previous... created. Key in a profile number from your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive, load and save . Key in the profile number that you to...
.... Save to Profile Allows you to configure options for the profile you to load or save profile from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from /to USB Drive This item allows you want to save profile to load the previous... created. Key in a profile number from your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive, load and save . Key in the profile number that you to...