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... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special ... 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 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4...
... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special ... 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 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4...
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...3.11 Updating BIOS 3-60 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-60 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-61 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-62 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-7 iv Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup... 3-44 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-45 3.7 Monitor menu 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-50 3.9 Tool menu 3-56 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-56...
...3.11 Updating BIOS 3-60 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-60 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-61 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-62 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-7 iv Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup... 3-44 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-45 3.7 Monitor menu 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-50 3.9 Tool menu 3-56 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-56...
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4.4.2 USB 3.0 Boost 4-8 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-9 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-11 4.4.5 USB Charger 4-13 4.4.6 Push Notice 4-14 4.4.7 System Information 4-17 4.5 Audio configurations 4-18 4.6 ASUS Dr. Power Utility 4-20 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage ... cards 6-9 6.2.5 Installing the device drivers 6-10 6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-10 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
4.4.2 USB 3.0 Boost 4-8 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-9 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-11 4.4.5 USB Charger 4-13 4.4.6 Push Notice 4-14 4.4.7 System Information 4-17 4.5 Audio configurations 4-18 4.6 ASUS Dr. Power Utility 4-20 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage ... cards 6-9 6.2.5 Installing the device drivers 6-10 6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-10 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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... are not part of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations...
... are not part of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations...
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Z97-WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Connectors (4 x gray) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode)... 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 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 Anti-virus software...
Z97-WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Connectors (4 x gray) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode)... 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 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 Anti-virus software...
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...If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A message will...MemOK! function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Z97-WS Z97-WS MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and ...increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button does not function ... the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! function.... replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. ...
...If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A message will...MemOK! function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Z97-WS Z97-WS MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and ...increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button does not function ... the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! function.... replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. ...
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... easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to complete the installation. 2. Press the BIOS Flashback button at the rear panel for more information of the USB port that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. Chapter 2 Z97-WS 2-11...
... easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to complete the installation. 2. Press the BIOS Flashback button at the rear panel for more information of the USB port that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. Chapter 2 Z97-WS 2-11...
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... that the Q-Code Logger function is enabled. If the BIOS program is completed. To use Q-Code Logger: 1. 6. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for five seconds and turns into a solid ...Code Logger Q-Code Logger allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this means that the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to easily...
... that the Q-Code Logger function is enabled. If the BIOS program is completed. To use Q-Code Logger: 1. 6. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for five seconds and turns into a solid ...Code Logger Q-Code Logger allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this means that the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to easily...
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... Orange 100 Mbps connection Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H ...Rate (Fresh screen rate)): - Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation DisplayPort / Mini DisplayPort: 533 MHz - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output supports up to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED...
... Orange 100 Mbps connection Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H ...Rate (Fresh screen rate)): - Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation DisplayPort / Mini DisplayPort: 533 MHz - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output supports up to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED...
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... only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as Z97WS.CAP for system...
... only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as Z97WS.CAP for system...
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...BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. Do this section are for reference purposes...
...BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. Do this section are for reference purposes...
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... the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Delete KEK Allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Chapter 3 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to delete the KEK from a USB storage device for the db and dbx management. Once the KEK is deleted...
... the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Delete KEK Allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Chapter 3 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to delete the KEK from a USB storage device for the db and dbx management. Once the KEK is deleted...
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.... ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Refer to download the latest BIOS file for more information. Visit http://www.asus.com to section 4.4.3 EZ Update of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-60 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.11 Updating BIOS...
.... ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Refer to download the latest BIOS file for more information. Visit http://www.asus.com to section 4.4.3 EZ Update of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-60 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.11 Updating BIOS...
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...the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 3. Insert ... disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Z97-WS 3-61 Press to switch to...
...the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 3. Insert ... disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Z97-WS 3-61 Press to switch to...
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...format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer then press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-63 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. NTFS is in single partition and in this section are for reference only and may...and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS: 1.
...format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer then press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-63 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. NTFS is in single partition and in this section are for reference only and may...and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS: 1.
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... no key is detected. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Press ENTER to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the DVD/CD. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z97-DELUXE VER: 0210 (H :00 B :...00) DATE: 02/12/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z97-DE~1.CAP 8390626 2014-02-10 21:14...
... no key is detected. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Press ENTER to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the DVD/CD. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z97-DELUXE VER: 0210 (H :00 B :...00) DATE: 02/12/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z97-DE~1.CAP 8390626 2014-02-10 21:14...
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... 3 Z97-WS 3-65 See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. Are you sure you want to security regulations. 5. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is not supported due to update the BIOS? 4. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file...
... 3 Z97-WS 3-65 See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. Are you sure you want to security regulations. 5. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is not supported due to update the BIOS? 4. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file...
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Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
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...BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to quickly check for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Click or tap Cancel to cancel the download schedule. on the top-right corner of days for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Chapter 4 Z97-WS... 4-11 Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback. In the Download Setting field, tick ...
...BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to quickly check for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Click or tap Cancel to cancel the download schedule. on the top-right corner of days for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Chapter 4 Z97-WS... 4-11 Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback. In the Download Setting field, tick ...
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... guide for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for New BIOS Update. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your...
... guide for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for New BIOS Update. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your...