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...request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. 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. or (2) the serial number of such..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to infringe. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
...request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. 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. or (2) the serial number of such..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to infringe. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the signal...
... about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the signal...
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...you complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers..., that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have...
...you complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers..., that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have...
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...at http://support.microsoft. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Z97-PRO GAMER motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. AVEXIR AVD3UH31001204G-4CI(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - ...or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Memory modules with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory ...
...at http://support.microsoft. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Z97-PRO GAMER motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. AVEXIR AVD3UH31001204G-4CI(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - ...or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Memory modules with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory ...
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...section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA ...GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND B Z97-PRO GAMER SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND A RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 B... SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-29 If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. Intel®...
...section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA ...GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND B Z97-PRO GAMER SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND A RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 B... SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-29 If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. Intel®...
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The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/...unique features of your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-33 To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for detailed information. ...
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/...unique features of your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-33 To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for detailed information. ...
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... BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Carefully follow the instructions in the future. The following ... 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-1 If there is potentially risky. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in this chapter to update ...
... BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Carefully follow the instructions in the future. The following ... 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-1 If there is potentially risky. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in this chapter to update ...
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Click the button to manually tune the fans Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects ... entering the BIOS setup program. Refer to the item Setup Mode in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 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...
Click the button to manually tune the fans Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects ... entering the BIOS setup program. Refer to the item Setup Mode in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 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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...shows all BIOS items in your system. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-9 Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages... 2.3 My Favorites for your desired settings. Language This button above the menu bar allows you want to RAID mode. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. It also allows you can select for more information.
...shows all BIOS items in your system. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-9 Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages... 2.3 My Favorites for your desired settings. Language This button above the menu bar allows you want to RAID mode. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. It also allows you can select for more information.
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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-PRO GAMER 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-PRO GAMER 2-11
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Click Apply to manually configure your fans: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
Click Apply to manually configure your fans: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
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...target Cache frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] Allows your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Target...install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-19 The following items: Target CPU Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU frequency. Scroll down to display the following...
...target Cache frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] Allows your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Target...install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-19 The following items: Target CPU Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU frequency. Scroll down to display the following...
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...allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core ...the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] The following item appears only when you set on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to 300.0 MHz. Configuration options: [8Ohm dbl] [7Ohm dbl] [6Ohm dbl] [5Ohm dbl] [4Ohm dbl] [3Ohm ...
...allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core ...the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] The following item appears only when you set on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to 300.0 MHz. Configuration options: [8Ohm dbl] [7Ohm dbl] [6Ohm dbl] [5Ohm dbl] [4Ohm dbl] [3Ohm ...
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...]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-21 The values depend on the Uncore part of the processor. The values depend on the Uncore...Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply...
...]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-21 The values depend on the Uncore part of the processor. The values depend on the Uncore...Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply...
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... [Enabled] Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to maintain the current VRM balance. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. 2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you...The values range from 1 W to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-23 Use the or keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating...
... [Enabled] Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to maintain the current VRM balance. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. 2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you...The values range from 1 W to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-23 Use the or keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating...
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... Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your system to set a higher current limit to maintain the time window for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] This item allows you to set its value...
... Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your system to set a higher current limit to maintain the time window for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] This item allows you to set its value...
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... enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0 A to 80 A at 1 A increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-25 It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50...levels for overclocking. The values range from 0 A to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode. Use the or to the CPU cores. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto]...
... enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0 A to 80 A at 1 A increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-25 It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50...levels for overclocking. The values range from 0 A to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode. Use the or to the CPU cores. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto]...
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... CPU uncores including its cache. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. Configuration options: ...the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. By default, this item takes the standard value of voltage fed to the...
... CPU uncores including its cache. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. Configuration options: ...the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. By default, this item takes the standard value of voltage fed to the...
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... the voltages of the installed CPU. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by a negative value. The voltage you set is available for some specific CPU... types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. • The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [... when you to set the CPU Cache Voltage to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-27
... the voltages of the installed CPU. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by a negative value. The voltage you set is available for some specific CPU... types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. • The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [... when you to set the CPU Cache Voltage to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-27
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... the function. PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in this user manual for energy-saving conditions. PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both...
... the function. PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in this user manual for energy-saving conditions. PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both...