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... 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 information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu...
... 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 information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu...
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ix Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB...BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update...
ix Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB...BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update...
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... USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. This port connects to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following table for better compatibility. • ...output supports up to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for the recommended audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/...Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-23
... USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. This port connects to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following table for better compatibility. • ...output supports up to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for the recommended audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/...Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-23
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... when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. With this chapter to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers, and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows...
... when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. With this chapter to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers, and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows...
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...BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Right/Left arrow keys to switch to perform the BIOS update... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder field. 6. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file then press to the Drive field. 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows...
...BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Right/Left arrow keys to switch to perform the BIOS update... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder field. 6. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file then press to the Drive field. 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows...
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...updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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! The screen captures used in the removable ...
...updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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! The screen captures used in the removable ...
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... optical drive as the boot device. Welcome to launch the BIOS Boot Device Select menu. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup...
... optical drive as the boot device. Welcome to launch the BIOS Boot Device Select menu. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup...
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... panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. Press to switch from Files panel to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to Drives panel then select D:. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-5 Restart your computer.
... panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. Press to switch from Files panel to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to Drives panel then select D:. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-5 Restart your computer.
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...cause damage to your motherboard if you in this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Press to your data or system. Some screen ... Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Do this motherboard. • Ensure that...
...cause damage to your motherboard if you in this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Press to your data or system. Some screen ... Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Do this motherboard. • Ensure that...
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... if no profile is created. Key in a profile name. Press to eight, press , and then select Yes. For more details, see section ASUS EZ Flash 2. Load Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from /to USB Drive Allows you to save CMOS profile from one to launch the... press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ...
... if no profile is created. Key in a profile name. Press to eight, press , and then select Yes. For more details, see section ASUS EZ Flash 2. Load Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from /to USB Drive Allows you to save CMOS profile from one to launch the... press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ...