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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connection 2-16 2.4 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connection 2-16 2.4 ...
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...; Supports up to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 @24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60 Hz Supports DVI with max. Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary LGA1150 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode...) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* (max. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 3200 (O.C.)* / 3100 (O.C.)* / 3000 (O.C.)* / 2933 (O.C.)* /2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2500 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200 ...
...; Supports up to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 @24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60 Hz Supports DVI with max. Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary LGA1150 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode...) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot* (max. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32 GB, DDR3 3200 (O.C.)* / 3100 (O.C.)* / 3000 (O.C.)* / 2933 (O.C.)* /2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2500 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200 ...
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...multi-streaming - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Separate layer for data hard drives only. DTS UltraPC II - Optical S/PDIF out port at ...quality - EMI audio shielding to prevent electrical noise to the audio configuration - BD audio layer content protection - Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 1 x ...
...multi-streaming - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Separate layer for data hard drives only. DTS UltraPC II - Optical S/PDIF out port at ...quality - EMI audio shielding to prevent electrical noise to the audio configuration - BD audio layer content protection - Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 1 x ...
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... cooling control. Most advanced options with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds Special Memory O.C. Superb memory O.C. Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - Turbo App - The latest transfer technologies with fast response time M.2 and SATA Express onboard - Auto Tuning...
... cooling control. Most advanced options with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds Special Memory O.C. Superb memory O.C. Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - Turbo App - The latest transfer technologies with fast response time M.2 and SATA Express onboard - Auto Tuning...
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..., and automatic audio scene configurations for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 systems NFC EXPRESS 2 support (Optional) - Compatible with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS O.C. Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Thunderbolt Ready (Optional...
..., and automatic audio scene configurations for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 systems NFC EXPRESS 2 support (Optional) - Compatible with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS O.C. Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Thunderbolt Ready (Optional...
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... Thermal Design - vDRAM Bus: 144-step Memory voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80 MHz to 300 MHz at 0.001 V increment - Overclocking Protection - Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I /O voltage at 0.1 MHz increment. vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.001 V increment...
... Thermal Design - vDRAM Bus: 144-step Memory voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80 MHz to 300 MHz at 0.001 V increment - Overclocking Protection - Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I /O voltage at 0.1 MHz increment. vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.001 V increment...
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...Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x MemOK! xiv x 9.6 in . Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 1 x SATA Express connector (black) 6 x SATA 6.0Gb...ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick...
...Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x MemOK! xiv x 9.6 in . Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 1 x SATA Express connector (black) 6 x SATA 6.0Gb...ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick...
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xv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 motherboard 4 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield Support DVD 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector User Manual User manual 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) (Optional) 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
xv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 motherboard 4 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield Support DVD 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector User Manual User manual 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) (Optional) 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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...speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to six USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and M.2 support for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that enables mulit...up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI or DisplayPort, resulting to four times the number of up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-1 It also features native support for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution of pixels for your computer, allow your system to...
...speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to six USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and M.2 support for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that enables mulit...up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI or DisplayPort, resulting to four times the number of up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-1 It also features native support for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution of pixels for your computer, allow your system to...
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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... (2-pin DRCT) 15. BIOS Flashback button 21. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 23. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 6. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/ SATAEXPRESS) 11. USB1314) 18. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 20. Digital audio ... 1-20 1-36 1-23 1-33 1-34 1-34 1-42 1-41 1-40 1-24 1-37 1-22 1-41 2-12 1-20 1-42 1-35 1-35 1-28 Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-5 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Power-on button 22. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) 12. EZ XMP switch 8. System panel connector (20...
... (2-pin DRCT) 15. BIOS Flashback button 21. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 23. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 6. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/ SATAEXPRESS) 11. USB1314) 18. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 20. Digital audio ... 1-20 1-36 1-23 1-33 1-34 1-34 1-42 1-41 1-40 1-24 1-37 1-22 1-41 2-12 1-20 1-42 1-35 1-35 1-28 Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-5 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Power-on button 22. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) 12. EZ XMP switch 8. System panel connector (20...
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 3 (Double Data Rate 3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 3 (Double Data Rate 3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...;• - • •• 1.5 • •• 1.35 • •• 1.35 • •• - • •• - • •• - • •• Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-15 Timing CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 8GB (1x DS - - (Ver8.21)(XMP) 8GB ) 10-1010-27 CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 (XMP) 8GB (2x DS - - 4GB ) 8-8-8-24 BLS4G3D1609DS1S00.16FMR 4GB DS - - (XMP...
...;• - • •• 1.5 • •• 1.35 • •• 1.35 • •• - • •• - • •• - • •• Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-15 Timing CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 8GB (1x DS - - (Ver8.21)(XMP) 8GB ) 10-1010-27 CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 (XMP) 8GB (2x DS - - 4GB ) 8-8-8-24 BLS4G3D1609DS1S00.16FMR 4GB DS - - (XMP...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-19 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_4 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-19 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-21 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to overclock the installed...
... plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-21 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to overclock the installed...
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ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-23 Chapter 1 Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you enable this switch when the system is ...
ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-23 Chapter 1 Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you enable this switch when the system is ...
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... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. function. ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the ...
... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. function. ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the ...
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1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-27 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. TPU LED (TPU_LED) The TPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the TPU switch is solved. 2.
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1 1-27 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. TPU LED (TPU_LED) The TPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the TPU switch is solved. 2.