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... Check your retailer. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel® CPU support list. Supports up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Z97-PRO GAMER 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Support DVD User Guide If any of the above...
... Check your retailer. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel® CPU support list. Supports up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Z97-PRO GAMER 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Support DVD User Guide If any of the above...
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...ASUS TPU - Intel® Gigabit LAN Anti-surge LANGuard GameFirst II Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports* (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel, blue) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel...type 2260/2280 storage devices. ** These functions work depending on the type of CPU installed. 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 ...
...ASUS TPU - Intel® Gigabit LAN Anti-surge LANGuard GameFirst II Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports* (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel, blue) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel...type 2260/2280 storage devices. ** These functions work depending on the type of CPU installed. 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 ...
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...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 CPU_LED Z97-PRO GAMER PCIEX1_1 6 M.2(SOCKET3) VGA_LED Super PCIEX16_1 7 I/O SATA6G_34 SATA6G_12 PCI1 ASM 1083 Intel® Z97 8 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY SATAEXPRESS (SATA6G_56) SUPREMEFX ALC 1150 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 BOOT_DEVICE_LED TPU PCIEX16_3 64Mb BIOS 4 T_SENSOR AAFP CLRTC SPDIF_OUT TPM COM...
...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 CPU_LED Z97-PRO GAMER PCIEX1_1 6 M.2(SOCKET3) VGA_LED Super PCIEX16_1 7 I/O SATA6G_34 SATA6G_12 PCI1 ASM 1083 Intel® Z97 8 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY SATAEXPRESS (SATA6G_56) SUPREMEFX ALC 1150 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 BOOT_DEVICE_LED TPU PCIEX16_3 64Mb BIOS 4 T_SENSOR AAFP CLRTC SPDIF_OUT TPM COM...
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... (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation, New 4th Generation and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , and Celeron® processors... CLRTC) 16. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. M.2 Socket 3 8. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6.
... (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation, New 4th Generation and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , and Celeron® processors... CLRTC) 16. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. M.2 Socket 3 8. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6.
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-7 You can refer to protect the CPU. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . A DDR3 module is recommended to the recommended memory population below 1.65 V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations...
Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-7 You can refer to protect the CPU. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . A DDR3 module is recommended to the recommended memory population below 1.65 V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations...
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... two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • The plugged USB 3.0...and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following table for any DVI-D compatible device. Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-23 This port connects to CRT and ...
... two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • The plugged USB 3.0...and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following table for any DVI-D compatible device. Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-23 This port connects to CRT and ...
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... in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to [RAID]. 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. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-29 9.
... in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to [RAID]. 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. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-29 9.
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... M.2 device, ensure to monitor the temperature of this user guide for more details. • 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. Z97-PRO GAMER T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z97-PRO GAMER Thermal sensor connector ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-31 11.
... M.2 device, ensure to monitor the temperature of this user guide for more details. • 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. Z97-PRO GAMER T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z97-PRO GAMER Thermal sensor connector ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-31 11.
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Refer to the item Setup Mode in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode, and boot device priority. Click the button ... mode menus Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on how to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, press . ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-7 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...
Refer to the item Setup Mode in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode, and boot device priority. Click the button ... mode menus Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on how to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, press . ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-7 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...
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...support. 2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you set the power phase control of every component's phase. [T. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-23 The following item appears only when you to 4096 W. The values range from 1 W to set a higher frequency for maximum ... to limit the Turbo Ratio's time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for a quicker transient response speed. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to maintain the...
...support. 2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you set the power phase control of every component's phase. [T. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-23 The following item appears only when you to 4096 W. The values range from 1 W to set a higher frequency for maximum ... to limit the Turbo Ratio's time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for a quicker transient response speed. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to maintain the...
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According to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with a 0.010V interval. 2.5.24 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a value close to the standard value which is 0.500000x. 2.5.29 CPU ... over 1.65V may need better cooling system for the DRAM reference voltage, we recommend you to set the DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-29 SVID Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on Channels A and B. By default, this item to [Disabled] to...
According to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with a 0.010V interval. 2.5.24 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a value close to the standard value which is 0.500000x. 2.5.29 CPU ... over 1.65V may need better cooling system for the DRAM reference voltage, we recommend you to set the DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-29 SVID Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on Channels A and B. By default, this item to [Disabled] to...
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... the CPU's power. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows your system to zero (0). Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-31 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled... and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is...
... the CPU's power. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows your system to zero (0). Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-31 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled... and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is...
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... Independent Spread Spectrum Clocking Architecture) support for connected SATA Express devices. [Disabled] Select this option for ASUS RUNWAY SATA Express bridge card. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-33 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically...Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable the Intel Smart Connect Technology support. SATAExpress SRIS Support [Auto] This item allows you want to create a RAID configuration from 0...
... Independent Spread Spectrum Clocking Architecture) support for connected SATA Express devices. [Disabled] Select this option for ASUS RUNWAY SATA Express bridge card. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-33 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically...Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable the Intel Smart Connect Technology support. SATAExpress SRIS Support [Auto] This item allows you want to create a RAID configuration from 0...
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...Auto] [x2 mode] [x4 mode] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SupremeFX Lighting LED. This item allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-37 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you... to enable or disable the Intel PXE Option ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCI-Express x16_3 slot (Black) bandwidth [...
...Auto] [x2 mode] [x4 mode] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SupremeFX Lighting LED. This item allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-37 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you... to enable or disable the Intel PXE Option ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCI-Express x16_3 slot (Black) bandwidth [...