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... 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... x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (with advanced two-stage adjustments) 1 x Power-on card support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x MemOK! xiv Z97-WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor...
... 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... x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (with advanced two-stage adjustments) 1 x Power-on card support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x MemOK! xiv Z97-WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor...
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...) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) 30.5cm(12.0in) PWR_SUPPLY LED USB3_E12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 VGA_LED EATX12V_1 PCIEX16_1 PLX 8747 DIAG_CPU LED USB3_34 WGI 210AT WGI 218LM TPU PCIEX1_1 ICS 9DB433AGLF Z97-WS PCIEX16_2 PCIEX4_1 ASM 1187e TB_HEADER PCIEX16_3 Intel® Z97 CHA_FAN3 DR.Power LED DR_POWER SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 BIOS...
...) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) 30.5cm(12.0in) PWR_SUPPLY LED USB3_E12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 VGA_LED EATX12V_1 PCIEX16_1 PLX 8747 DIAG_CPU LED USB3_34 WGI 210AT WGI 218LM TPU PCIEX1_1 ICS 9DB433AGLF Z97-WS PCIEX16_2 PCIEX4_1 ASM 1187e TB_HEADER PCIEX16_3 Intel® Z97 CHA_FAN3 DR.Power LED DR_POWER SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 BIOS...
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... introduction Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. MemOK! USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12, USB3_E34) 12. ASUS Dr. POWER switch 14. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 17. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 18. Chassis Fan control setting (3-1 pin CHAFEN_SEL) 19. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 21. DDR3 DIMM slots 8. EZ XMP switch 10. M.2 Socket 3 11. SATAEXPRESS_E1) 16...
... introduction Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. MemOK! USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12, USB3_E34) 12. ASUS Dr. POWER switch 14. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 17. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 18. Chassis Fan control setting (3-1 pin CHAFEN_SEL) 19. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 21. DDR3 DIMM slots 8. EZ XMP switch 10. M.2 Socket 3 11. SATAEXPRESS_E1) 16...
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...) 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED Z97-WS CPU_LED VGA_LED Z97-WS CPU/DRAM/VGA LED Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU...
...) 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED Z97-WS CPU_LED VGA_LED Z97-WS CPU/DRAM/VGA LED Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU...
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... USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12, USB3_E34) These connectors allow you to install ...Z97-WS USB3_E12 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ ID USB3_E34 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ ID Z97-WS...
... USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12, USB3_E34) These connectors allow you to install ...Z97-WS USB3_E12 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ ID USB3_E34 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ ID Z97-WS...
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...IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU 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...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 Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the ... Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! •...
...IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU 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...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 Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the ... Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! •...
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... PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC C D Z97-WS Z97-WS power connectors D C EATX12V EATXPWR GND GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK...power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1, 8-pin EATX12V, 8-pin EATX12V1, 6-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus...
... PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC C D Z97-WS Z97-WS power connectors D C EATX12V EATXPWR GND GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK...power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1, 8-pin EATX12V, 8-pin EATX12V1, 6-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus...
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... functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground HDD_LED PWRSW RESET Z97-WS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker Z97-WS PLED SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is...
... functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground HDD_LED PWRSW RESET Z97-WS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker Z97-WS PLED SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is...
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... a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. Z97-WS DRCT DRCT GND PIN 1 Z97-WS CPU_OV setting Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that came with the chassis for details. 14. Z97-WS 1-35 GND Plafform Sequence Control Plafform Sequence Control Plug_Event Power Chapter 1 Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on...
... a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. Z97-WS DRCT DRCT GND PIN 1 Z97-WS CPU_OV setting Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that came with the chassis for details. 14. Z97-WS 1-35 GND Plafform Sequence Control Plafform Sequence Control Plug_Event Power Chapter 1 Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on...
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...allows you set the Boot Logo Display to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-51 Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to select a desired POST report waiting time. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled]... seconds. Connect the 2-pin connector of the NumLock. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. The following item appears only when you to enable or disable power-on the next boot after an AC power loss. This feature only...
...allows you set the Boot Logo Display to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-51 Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to select a desired POST report waiting time. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled]... seconds. Connect the 2-pin connector of the NumLock. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. The following item appears only when you to enable or disable power-on the next boot after an AC power loss. This feature only...