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... COMPUTER INC. No part of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is distributed without the express written permission of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT...
... COMPUTER INC. No part of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is distributed without the express written permission of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT...
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...® Smart Connect Technology** * M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)* - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Fan Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control (continued on VGA, LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB 3.0/ 2.0 ports - Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology SupremeFX 8-Channel High...
...® Smart Connect Technology** * M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)* - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Fan Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control (continued on VGA, LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB 3.0/ 2.0 ports - Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology SupremeFX 8-Channel High...
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... audio connector (AAFP) 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices 1 x SATA Express connector, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector 3 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x COM header 1 x TPM header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash...
... audio connector (AAFP) 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices 1 x SATA Express connector, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector 3 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x COM header 1 x TPM header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash...
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.... ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
.... ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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...174; processors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2, 4-pin CHA_FAN3) 3. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 5. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-3 Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 13. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. System panel...
...174; processors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2, 4-pin CHA_FAN3) 3. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 5. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-3 Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 13. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. System panel...
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.... • Due to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Z97-PRO GAMER motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 12-14-14-35 12-14-14-36 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • • • 1-8 Chapter 1: Product...
.... • Due to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Memory modules with the same CAS latency. Z97-PRO GAMER motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 12-14-14-35 12-14-14-36 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • • • 1-8 Chapter 1: Product...
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... motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications...
... motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications...
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...details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration and 2.6.7 Onboard Device Configuration of this user guide for more details. 1.5.6 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots that you provide sufficient power when running SLI™ or CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-19 Recommended PCIE expansion cards configuration: PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PXIEX16_3 M.2 socket PCIE Auto mode N/A x1 x1...
...details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration and 2.6.7 Onboard Device Configuration of this user guide for more details. 1.5.6 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots that you provide sufficient power when running SLI™ or CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-19 Recommended PCIE expansion cards configuration: PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PXIEX16_3 M.2 socket PCIE Auto mode N/A x1 x1...
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... on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_ FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2, 4-pin CHA_FAN3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the...
... on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_ FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2, 4-pin CHA_FAN3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the...
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Refer to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-29 The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [AHCI] by default. 9. A SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 ...
Refer to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-29 The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [AHCI] by default. 9. A SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 ...
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...; When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIEx1_1 & PCIEx1_2 (in PCIE mode) and SATA6G_4 (in SATA mode), and supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to monitor the temperature of this user guide for the thermistor cable that allows you to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration and 2.6.7 Onboard Device Configuration of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Z97-PRO GAMER T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z97-PRO GAMER Thermal sensor connector ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-31 Refer to install an...
...; When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIEx1_1 & PCIEx1_2 (in PCIE mode) and SATA6G_4 (in SATA mode), and supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to monitor the temperature of this user guide for the thermistor cable that allows you to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration and 2.6.7 Onboard Device Configuration of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Z97-PRO GAMER T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z97-PRO GAMER Thermal sensor connector ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-31 Refer to install an...
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Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click...
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click...
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... 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to 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 CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. With this...
... 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to 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 CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. With this...
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... EZ Flash 2 utility. Press to load default BIOS values (Highly recommended). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device...
... EZ Flash 2 utility. Press to load default BIOS values (Highly recommended). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device...
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... the boot device is installed to change the default screen when entering the BIOS setup program. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Sets the system date and time Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for more details on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program...
... the boot device is installed to change the default screen when entering the BIOS setup program. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Sets the system date and time Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for more details on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program...
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... adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to adjust the value. Use the or keys to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the power phase control of every component's phase. [T. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal...
... adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to adjust the value. Use the or keys to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the power phase control of every component's phase. [T. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal...
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...ASUS RUNWAY SATA Express bridge card. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Smart Connect Technology support. Ensure that increases storage performance on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up and set the wake-up time.The values range from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives...
...ASUS RUNWAY SATA Express bridge card. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Smart Connect Technology support. Ensure that increases storage performance on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up and set the wake-up time.The values range from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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...-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is idle. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Off] Allows you to select which of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to enable/disable the SATA ports. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] [PCI] DVMT Pre-Allocated for Haswell [Auto] Allows you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1~6 (Gray) [Enabled] These items allow you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support...
...-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is idle. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Off] Allows you to select which of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to enable/disable the SATA ports. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] [PCI] DVMT Pre-Allocated for Haswell [Auto] Allows you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1~6 (Gray) [Enabled] These items allow you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support...
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..., or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ASPM L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Configuration options: [Auto] [x2 mode] [x4 mode] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-37 Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel...
..., or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ASPM L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Configuration options: [Auto] [x2 mode] [x4 mode] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-37 Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in a profile name. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to USB drive. 2-50 Chapter 2: Getting started Setup Animator [Enabled] This...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in a profile name. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to USB drive. 2-50 Chapter 2: Getting started Setup Animator [Enabled] This...