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... 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. 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(O. Package...
... 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. 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(O. Package...
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... before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Z97-K SB_PWR Z97-K Onboard LED ASUS Z97-K 1-1
... before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Z97-K SB_PWR Z97-K Onboard LED ASUS Z97-K 1-1
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...; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-K 1-5 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 bent...
...; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS Z97-K 1-5 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 bent...
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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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... shared shared shared - - - - Realtek 8111GR controller - - shared - - - SATA controller 2 XHCI controller - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared shared - - - - shared - - - - PCI 2 shared - - - - - - - shared USB2.0 controller 2 - - - - HD audio - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS Z97-K 1-11 PCIEx1_2 - - shared - USB2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - PCI 1 - - - 1.5.6 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you provide sufficient power...
... shared shared shared - - - - Realtek 8111GR controller - - shared - - - SATA controller 2 XHCI controller - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared shared - - - - shared - - - - PCI 2 shared - - - - - - - shared USB2.0 controller 2 - - - - HD audio - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS Z97-K 1-11 PCIEx1_2 - - shared - USB2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - PCI 1 - - - 1.5.6 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you provide sufficient power...
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... hub. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. ASUS Z97-K 1-13 These ports allow Gigabit connection to a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a microphone. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other...
... hub. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. ASUS Z97-K 1-13 These ports allow Gigabit connection to a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a microphone. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other...
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... Internal connectors 1. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z97-K Z97-K Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is securely installed to a slot opening ...connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. 2. 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 the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...
... Internal connectors 1. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z97-K Z97-K Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is securely installed to a slot opening ...connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. 2. 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 the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...
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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...Out module cable to this connector. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS Z97-K 1-17 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable ...
...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...Out module cable to this connector. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS Z97-K 1-17 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable ...
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... connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. A TPM... USB_P14USB_P14+ GND Z97-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! TPM connector (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....
... connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. A TPM... USB_P14USB_P14+ GND Z97-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! TPM connector (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....
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...purchased separately. IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND GND IntA_P1_SSTX- Z97-K IntA_P2_SSTX- With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. ASUS Z97-K 1-21 The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is ...purchased separately. • You can enjoy all the benefits of this connector. 11. 10. M.2 (SOCKET3) Z97-K Z97-K M.2 socket • This socket supports M Key and ...
...purchased separately. IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND GND IntA_P1_SSTX- Z97-K IntA_P2_SSTX- With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. ASUS Z97-K 1-21 The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is ...purchased separately. • You can enjoy all the benefits of this connector. 11. 10. M.2 (SOCKET3) Z97-K Z97-K M.2 socket • This socket supports M Key and ...
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...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. ASUS Z97-K 1-23 The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. Click an icon ... screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install If Autorun is for updates. Visit the...
...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. ASUS Z97-K 1-23 The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. Click an icon ... screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install If Autorun is for updates. Visit the...
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...menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 ...select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z97-K 2-1 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...
...menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 ...select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z97-K 2-1 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...
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...this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97K.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. ASUS Z97-K 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash ...reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. NTFS is in...
...this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97K.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. ASUS Z97-K 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash ...reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. NTFS is in...
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... to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? 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 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. ASUS Z97-K 2-5 Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS...
... to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? 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 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. ASUS Z97-K 2-5 Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS...
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... switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Z97-K 2-7 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays...
... switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Z97-K 2-7 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays...
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... information. Use this button to select the the language that menu. Refer to your BIOS screen. It also allows you can select for more information. ASUS Z97-K 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items...
... information. Use this button to select the the language that menu. Refer to your BIOS screen. It also allows you can select for more information. ASUS Z97-K 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items...
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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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... detects the CPU fan type. 4. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ASUS Z97-K 2-13 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. Select the CPU fan type...
... detects the CPU fan type. 4. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ASUS Z97-K 2-13 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. Select the CPU fan type...
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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