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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 information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My...
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 information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My...
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... for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Integrated graphics processor - Supports RGB with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of CPU installed in your system. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation...
... for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Integrated graphics processor - Supports RGB with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of CPU installed in your system. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation...
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... type of CPU installed. DRAM Overcurrent Protection - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - ASUS DIGI+ VRM utility ASUS EPU - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® 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) - Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary...
... type of CPU installed. DRAM Overcurrent Protection - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - ASUS DIGI+ VRM utility ASUS EPU - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® 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) - Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary...
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x 9.6 in . 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 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 4 x SATA ...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 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log,...
x 9.6 in . 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 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 4 x SATA ...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 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log,...
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... • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). Z97-PRO GAMER motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability... on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 13-15-15-35 1.65V • • 12-15-15-35 1.65V • •...
... • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). Z97-PRO GAMER motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability... on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 13-15-15-35 1.65V • • 12-15-15-35 1.65V • •...
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ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-25 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT C CHA_FAN3 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN B +5V C Z97-PRO GAMER D E D ...FAN IN +5V E Z97-PRO GAMER Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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....
ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-25 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT C CHA_FAN3 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN B +5V C Z97-PRO GAMER D E D ...FAN IN +5V E Z97-PRO GAMER Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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....
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... Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-19 Scroll down to display the following items appear only when you set the profiles supported by your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Target DMI/PEG Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target...
... Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-19 Scroll down to display the following items appear only when you set the profiles supported by your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Target DMI/PEG Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target...
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... Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the CPU. The following item appears only when you to... speed. The values range from 1 W to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. 2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...
... Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the CPU. The following item appears only when you to... speed. The values range from 1 W to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. 2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...
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...and the PCU (power control unit). CPU Digital I /O on the CPU. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto] Set this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. By default, this item stops the CPU from 0.001V to adjust the value....001V to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. Disabling this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. The following item appears only when you to set SVID Support to adjust the value. Increase the amount of voltage fed to enhance the overclocking capability. Additional Turbo Mode...
...and the PCU (power control unit). CPU Digital I /O on the CPU. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto] Set this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. By default, this item stops the CPU from 0.001V to adjust the value....001V to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. Disabling this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. The following item appears only when you to set SVID Support to adjust the value. Increase the amount of voltage fed to enhance the overclocking capability. Additional Turbo Mode...
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...[Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-31 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to zero (0). Boot performance mode [Max Non-Turbo Performance] This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run multiple operating systems... power management during heavy multitasking. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. ...
...[Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-31 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to zero (0). Boot performance mode [Max Non-Turbo Performance] This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run multiple operating systems... power management during heavy multitasking. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. ...
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...appear only when you to set the duration of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s] This item allows you set the a C-state support for C7 state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] CFG lock [Disabled] Allows you to lock... or unlock the CFG lock bit (bit 15 of C7 latency for the CPU package. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] This item allows your CPU to the operating system. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C-States Support [Auto] This item allows you to set the Intel® Rapid Start ...
...appear only when you to set the duration of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s] This item allows you set the a C-state support for C7 state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] CFG lock [Disabled] Allows you to lock... or unlock the CFG lock bit (bit 15 of C7 latency for the CPU package. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] This item allows your CPU to the operating system. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C-States Support [Auto] This item allows you to set the Intel® Rapid Start ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of the CPU Graphics/PCIE Graphics device should be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1~6 (Gray) [Enabled] These items allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled... Audio [Enabled] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the CPU Graphics. Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of the CPU Graphics/PCIE Graphics device should be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1~6 (Gray) [Enabled] These items allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled... Audio [Enabled] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the CPU Graphics. Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and ...
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... USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be fixed at startup. DMI Gen 2 [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-35 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]... system memory size will be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to configure the NB PCI Express settings. CPU Graphics Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler...
... USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be fixed at startup. DMI Gen 2 [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-35 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]... system memory size will be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to configure the NB PCI Express settings. CPU Graphics Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler...
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...appears only when you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power ...Management on both NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for energy-saving conditions. PCI Express...
...appears only when you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power ...Management on both NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for energy-saving conditions. PCI Express...