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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-18 1.6 Jumpers 1-21 1.7 Connectors 1-22 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-32 1.9 Software support 1-33 Chapter 2: BIOS ...16 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-18 2.6 Advanced menu 2-30 2.7 Monitor menu 2-39 2.8 Boot menu 2-44 2.9 Tool menu 2-50 2.10 Exit menu 2-51 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-18 1.6 Jumpers 1-21 1.7 Connectors 1-22 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-32 1.9 Software support 1-33 Chapter 2: BIOS ...16 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-18 2.6 Advanced menu 2-30 2.7 Monitor menu 2-39 2.8 Boot menu 2-44 2.9 Tool menu 2-50 2.10 Exit menu 2-51 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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... a qualified service technician or your area. About this guide is set to fix it supports. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. How this guide This user guide ...contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage...
... a qualified service technician or your area. About this guide is set to fix it supports. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. How this guide This user guide ...contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage...
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... system. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 MHz or 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz - Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Supports DVI-D with PCIE x1 and... support: HDMI / DVI-D / RGB ports - 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 items ...
... system. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 MHz or 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz - Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Supports DVI-D with PCIE x1 and... support: HDMI / DVI-D / RGB ports - 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 items ...
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... to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-1 Failure to the chassis.
... to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-1 Failure to the chassis.
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z97-PRO GAMER 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 42 5 24.4cm(9.6in) KBMS_USB78 HDMI SPDIFO ASM 1442K ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN CPU_OPT DVI VGA USB3_56 LGA1150 4... (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...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z97-PRO GAMER 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 42 5 24.4cm(9.6in) KBMS_USB78 HDMI SPDIFO ASM 1442K ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN CPU_OPT DVI VGA USB3_56 LGA1150 4... (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...
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...1-32 1-7 1-28 1-31 1-29 1-32 1-30 1-28 1-24 1-24 1-31 1-21 1-27 1-27 1.3 Central Processing Unit (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™... panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 11. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 13. M.2 Socket 3 8.
...1-32 1-7 1-28 1-31 1-29 1-32 1-30 1-28 1-24 1-24 1-31 1-21 1-27 1-27 1.3 Central Processing Unit (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™... panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 11. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 13. M.2 Socket 3 8.
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... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Unplug all power cables before installing...
... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Unplug all power cables before installing...
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Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. A DDR3 module ... module. You can refer to the DDR3 slot. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-7
Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. A DDR3 module ... module. You can refer to the DDR3 slot. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-7
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Z97-PRO GAMER motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.... dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. - For more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. ...with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The stability and compatibility of ...
Z97-PRO GAMER motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.... dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. - For more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. ...with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The stability and compatibility of ...
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... a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This...Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and ...
... a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This...Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and ...
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... labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards 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™ ... 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 better thermal environment. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-19 Refer to get better performance. • We recommend that support PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with PCIEx1_1 & PCIEx1_2 (in PCIE...
... labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards 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™ ... 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 better thermal environment. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-19 Refer to get better performance. • We recommend that support PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with PCIEx1_1 & PCIEx1_2 (in PCIE...
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These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed ... cables to Advanced > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-25 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... > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed ... cables to Advanced > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-25 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... > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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...one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD]. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC Z97-PRO GAMER AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 ...Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for details. 6. Z97-PRO GAMER +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT Z97-PRO GAMER Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the item to [HD]. By default, this connector. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector ...
...one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD]. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC Z97-PRO GAMER AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 ...Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for details. 6. Z97-PRO GAMER +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT Z97-PRO GAMER Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the item to [HD]. By default, this connector. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector ...
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... connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Z97-PRO GAMER USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z97-PRO GAMER USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter ...up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the USB connectors.
... connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Z97-PRO GAMER USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z97-PRO GAMER USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter ...up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the USB connectors.
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... Express device or two SATA devices. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-29 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1...
... Express device or two SATA devices. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-29 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1...
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... and 2.6.7 Onboard Device Configuration of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Z97-PRO GAMER M.2(SOCKET3) Z97-PRO GAMER M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2260/2280 storage devices. • M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. Z97-PRO GAMER T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z97-PRO GAMER Thermal sensor connector ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-31 M.2 socket 3 This socket allows...
... and 2.6.7 Onboard Device Configuration of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Z97-PRO GAMER M.2(SOCKET3) Z97-PRO GAMER M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2260/2280 storage devices. • M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. Z97-PRO GAMER T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z97-PRO GAMER Thermal sensor connector ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-31 M.2 socket 3 This socket allows...
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..., DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in soft-off mode. Z97-PRO GAMER DRAM_LED CPU_LED VGA_LED BOOT_DEVICE_LED Z97-PRO GAMER CPU/DRAM/ BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Z97-PRO GAMER SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z97-PRO GAMER Onboard LED 2. This is solved. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate...
..., DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in soft-off mode. Z97-PRO GAMER DRAM_LED CPU_LED VGA_LED BOOT_DEVICE_LED Z97-PRO GAMER CPU/DRAM/ BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Z97-PRO GAMER SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z97-PRO GAMER Onboard LED 2. This is solved. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate...
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... tabs to your hardware. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to display their respective menus. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-33 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This...
... tabs to your hardware. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to display their respective menus. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-33 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This...