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...TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of shipment with you. The ...licensed under the same license as source code archives, etc. or (2) the serial number of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as ...
...TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of shipment with you. The ...licensed under the same license as source code archives, etc. or (2) the serial number of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as ...
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... any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation...
... any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation...
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Conventions used throughout this manual. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: ...Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that may include optional documentation, such ...updates. 1. Refer to yourself when completing a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. v Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Typography Bold text...
Conventions used throughout this manual. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: ...Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that may include optional documentation, such ...updates. 1. Refer to yourself when completing a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. v Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Typography Bold text...
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... (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to the Microsoft® support site at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: -...system maps the total size of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Z97-P Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Z97-P 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
... (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to the Microsoft® support site at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: -...system maps the total size of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Z97-P Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Z97-P 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
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... of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2+ feature. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. If you... hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • When using these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced...GND SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND Z97-P SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode Selection item in ...
... of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2+ feature. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. If you... hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • When using these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced...GND SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND Z97-P SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode Selection item in ...
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... can install to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer,... run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive...
... can install to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer,... run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive...
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ASUS Z97-P 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and...
ASUS Z97-P 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and...
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...Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. Refer to the system. ASUS Z97-P 2-7 Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you ...an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus ...
...Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. Refer to the system. ASUS Z97-P 2-7 Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you ...an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus ...
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Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, ... menu bar allows you want to your desired settings. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z97-P 2-9 Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. It also allows you can select for your BIOS screen. Refer...
Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, ... menu bar allows you want to your desired settings. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z97-P 2-9 Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. It also allows you can select for your BIOS screen. Refer...
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z97-P 2-11 Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z97-P 2-11 Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
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Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
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... [Manual]. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] ASUS Z97...
... [Manual]. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] ASUS Z97...
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...core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. We recommend you to set the value based on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to set to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core], the following items appear: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto...be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per...
...core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. We recommend you to set the value based on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to set to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core], the following items appear: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto...be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per...
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... Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to become unstable! The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Higher levels of the CPU. ... [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU power voltage. 2.5.11 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this happens, revert to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed....
... Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to become unstable! The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Higher levels of the CPU. ... [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU power voltage. 2.5.11 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this happens, revert to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed....
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...This item allows your system to take precautionary actions to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode. Decrease the switching frequency to reduce the power consumption or increase the switching frequency to adjust the value. CPU ...Offset appears that allows you to set a higher current limit to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] This item allows you to prevent frequency and ...
...This item allows your system to take precautionary actions to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode. Decrease the switching frequency to reduce the power consumption or increase the switching frequency to adjust the value. CPU ...Offset appears that allows you to set a higher current limit to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] This item allows you to prevent frequency and ...
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...CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only ...: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. ASUS Z97-P 2-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] [LEVEL -3] [LEVEL -2] [LEVEL -1] [LEVEL 0] [LEVEL 1] [LEVEL 2] [LEVEL 3] [LEVEL 4] Power Current...
...CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only ...: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. ASUS Z97-P 2-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] [LEVEL -3] [LEVEL -2] [LEVEL -1] [LEVEL 0] [LEVEL 1] [LEVEL 2] [LEVEL 3] [LEVEL 4] Power Current...
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The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by the offset value. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the ... installed CPU. By default, this item takes the standard value of voltage fed to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. You can use the...
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by the offset value. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the ... installed CPU. By default, this item takes the standard value of voltage fed to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. You can use the...
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...Adaptive Mode]. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. The voltage you set is available for some specific CPU types. ASUS Z97-P 2-27 Total Adaptive Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Graphics Voltage offset and Additional Turbo... Mode CPU Graphics Voltage options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to set the CPU...
...Adaptive Mode]. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. The voltage you set is available for some specific CPU types. ASUS Z97-P 2-27 Total Adaptive Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Graphics Voltage offset and Additional Turbo... Mode CPU Graphics Voltage options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to set the CPU...
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... values range from 20% to 75%. The values range from 20% to 100%. Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 3-pin chassis fan. ASUS Z97-P 2-41 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 25... [25] Use the or keys to set the value for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the CPU fan warning speed. The values range from 20% to adjust the CPU fan's lower temperature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [...
... values range from 20% to 75%. The values range from 20% to 100%. Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 3-pin chassis fan. ASUS Z97-P 2-41 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 25... [25] Use the or keys to set the value for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the CPU fan warning speed. The values range from 20% to adjust the CPU fan's lower temperature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [...
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... or keys to set the value for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle..... The values range from 40% to 75%. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item controls the assigned fan according to 100%. Configuration options: [CPU] [MB] Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed...
... or keys to set the value for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle..... The values range from 40% to 75%. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item controls the assigned fan according to 100%. Configuration options: [CPU] [MB] Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed...