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Contents 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 features 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-4 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.2.4 System memory 1-8 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and...
Contents 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 features 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-4 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.2.4 System memory 1-8 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and...
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...Control, Fan Xpert 3, and the whole new Turbo APP together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your PC to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds Special Memory O.C. Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive... Features High Performance 5-Way Optimization by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Thunderbolt Ready - ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power - Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost...
...Control, Fan Xpert 3, and the whole new Turbo APP together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your PC to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds Special Memory O.C. Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive... Features High Performance 5-Way Optimization by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Thunderbolt Ready - ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power - Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost...
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...Design: Heat-pipe solution Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.001 V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.01 V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (2 ... 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 2 x SATA Express connectors (black) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Quiet Thermal Design -
...Design: Heat-pipe solution Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.001 V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.01 V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (2 ... 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 2 x SATA Express connectors (black) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Quiet Thermal Design -
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... mode automatically. 64 Mb Flash 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 Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen... 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x MemOK! 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) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control...
... mode automatically. 64 Mb Flash 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 Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen... 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x MemOK! 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) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control...
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1150 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Philips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvi
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1150 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Philips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvi
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... 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/6, SATAEXPRESS_1) 15. USB1112) 23. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 8-pin EATX12V) 2. EPU switch 6. ASUS Dr. POWER switch 14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Chassis Intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 24. Q-Code LEDs 25. USB 3.0 connectors (20...COM) 26. Reset button 29. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 18. DDR3 DIMM slots 8. M.2 Socket 3 11. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 ) 3. EZ XMP switch 10. T Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 22. TPU switch 7....
... 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/6, SATAEXPRESS_1) 15. USB1112) 23. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 8-pin EATX12V) 2. EPU switch 6. ASUS Dr. POWER switch 14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Chassis Intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 24. Q-Code LEDs 25. USB 3.0 connectors (20...COM) 26. Reset button 29. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 18. DDR3 DIMM slots 8. M.2 Socket 3 11. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 ) 3. EZ XMP switch 10. T Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 22. TPU switch 7....
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... 1 (single VGA recommended) x8 x8 3 - - x8 x8 x16 5 - (dual VGA x16 x8 recommended) 7 - - - Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-11 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment...
... 1 (single VGA recommended) x8 x8 3 - - x8 x8 x16 5 - (dual VGA x16 x8 recommended) 7 - - - Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-11 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment...
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... setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you to switch fan pin selection. Z97-WS CHAFAN_SEL 1 2 23 3-pin DC FAN 4-Pin Force PWM FAN (Default) Z97-WS Chassis Fan control setting 7. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM ... GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK Z97-WS PIN 1 TPM NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97-WS TPM Connector The TPM module is for the front fans and rear fans control. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-29 The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is purchased separately. Set pins ...
... setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you to switch fan pin selection. Z97-WS CHAFAN_SEL 1 2 23 3-pin DC FAN 4-Pin Force PWM FAN (Default) Z97-WS Chassis Fan control setting 7. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM ... GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK Z97-WS PIN 1 TPM NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97-WS TPM Connector The TPM module is for the front fans and rear fans control. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-29 The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is purchased separately. Set pins ...
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... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND D E Z97-WS F Z97-WS Fan connectors D CHA_FAN1 E CHA_FAN3 F CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN...
... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND D E Z97-WS F Z97-WS Fan connectors D CHA_FAN1 E CHA_FAN3 F CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN...
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2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the ... or Advanced Mode. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. Z97-WS 3-3 Refer to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects...
The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the ... or Advanced Mode. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. Z97-WS 3-3 Refer to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects...
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Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Chapter 3 Sub-menu item Menu items Item description Configuration fields Scroll bar Last ...
Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Chapter 3 Sub-menu item Menu items Item description Configuration fields Scroll bar Last ...
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... to your fans. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the the language that you can select for your BIOS. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to RAID mode. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-5 Language This...system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot,...
... to your fans. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the the language that you can select for your BIOS. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to RAID mode. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-5 Language This...system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot,...
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3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Z97-WS 3-7
3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Z97-WS 3-7
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Speed points Click or tap to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
Speed points Click or tap to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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...Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. Z97-WS 3-9 Chapter 3 System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your keyboard... auto-tuning. If you installed then click Next. You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario ...
...Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. Z97-WS 3-9 Chapter 3 System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your keyboard... auto-tuning. If you installed then click Next. You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario ...
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... CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK First] or [Ratio First]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this happens, revert to 100:100. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto... Settings] [Ratio First] [BCLK First] Ensure that you to set to the default settings. DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for an enhanced system performance.
... CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK First] or [Ratio First]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this happens, revert to 100:100. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto... Settings] [Ratio First] [BCLK First] Ensure that you to set to the default settings. DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for an enhanced system performance.
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...to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Scroll down to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. CPU Core 0/3 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the ... to display the detected speed. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to change the fan settings. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], CPU Optional Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], Chassis Fan 1/4 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and...
...to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Scroll down to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. CPU Core 0/3 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the ... to display the detected speed. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to change the fan settings. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], CPU Optional Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], Chassis Fan 1/4 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and...
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... the control modes. [PWM mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to 100%. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-47 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detects the type of the...
... the control modes. [PWM mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to 100%. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-47 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detects the type of the...