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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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... - EPU, EPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert3 - Featuring automatic system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for selected applications. Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost, 2-level TPU switch EPU - Whole system optimization with up to a smart TV - Superb memory O.C. capability under full load by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features High...
... - EPU, EPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert3 - Featuring automatic system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for selected applications. Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost, 2-level TPU switch EPU - Whole system optimization with up to a smart TV - Superb memory O.C. capability under full load by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features High...
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...Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: 144-step Memory voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80 MHz to 300 MHz at 0.001 V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - 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...port 8-channel Audio I /O connectors Quiet Thermal Design - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.1 MHz increment. Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional...
...Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: 144-step Memory voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80 MHz to 300 MHz at 0.001 V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - 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...port 8-channel Audio I /O connectors Quiet Thermal Design - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.1 MHz increment. Z97-WS specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional...
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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) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control* 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan...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 (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 ...
...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* 1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector (CPU_OPT) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan...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 (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 ...
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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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...) 21. TPU switch 7. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/6, SATAEXPRESS_1) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 8-pin EATX12V) 2. ASUS Dr. POWER switch 14. SATAEXPRESS_E1) 16. Chassis Fan control setting (3-1 pin CHAFEN_SEL) 19. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) Page Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 31...
...) 21. TPU switch 7. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/6, SATAEXPRESS_1) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 8-pin EATX12V) 2. ASUS Dr. POWER switch 14. SATAEXPRESS_E1) 16. Chassis Fan control setting (3-1 pin CHAFEN_SEL) 19. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) Page Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 31...
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...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. • We recommend you connect an EATX 12V_1...when running CrossFireX and SLI. Single VGA SLI CrossFireX 3-WAY SLI CrossFireX 4-WAY SLI CrossFireX x16 x16 1 (single VGA recommended) x8 x8 3 - - Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-11 x8 x8 x16 5 - (dual VGA x16 x8 recommended) 7 - - - PCI Express 3.0 operating mode Slot No.
...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. • We recommend you connect an EATX 12V_1...when running CrossFireX and SLI. Single VGA SLI CrossFireX 3-WAY SLI CrossFireX 4-WAY SLI CrossFireX x16 x16 1 (single VGA recommended) x8 x8 3 - - Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-11 x8 x8 x16 5 - (dual VGA x16 x8 recommended) 7 - - - PCI Express 3.0 operating mode Slot No.
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... Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. Z97-WS CHAFAN_SEL 1 2 23 3-pin DC FAN 4-Pin Force PWM FAN (Default) Z97-WS Chassis Fan control setting 7. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-29 Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you to switch fan pin selection. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and...
... Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. Z97-WS CHAFAN_SEL 1 2 23 3-pin DC FAN 4-Pin Force PWM FAN (Default) Z97-WS Chassis Fan control setting 7. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-29 Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you to switch fan pin selection. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and...
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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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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 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.
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...in section 3.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button 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 boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Z97-WS...
...in section 3.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button 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 boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Z97-WS...
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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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... This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for...For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Use this button to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items...
... This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for...For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Use this button to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items...
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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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Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Click or tap to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Click or tap to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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...To tune your system using this feature. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Z97-WS 3-9 Chapter 3 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ...3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. If ...
...To tune your system using this feature. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Z97-WS 3-9 Chapter 3 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ...3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. If ...
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... best energy saving condition. Select the auto mode to adjust the value. OC Tuner [Ratio First] This item allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK First] or [Ratio First]. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio First] [BCLK ... Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for an enhanced system performance. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to set to 100:100. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM...
... best energy saving condition. Select the auto mode to adjust the value. OC Tuner [Ratio First] This item allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK First] or [Ratio First]. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio First] [BCLK ... Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for an enhanced system performance. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to set to 100:100. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM...
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...46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select...not wish to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to change the fan settings. If the fan is not connected to detect this item to display the detected speed. Select [Ignore]...
...46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select...not wish to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to change the fan settings. If the fan is not connected to detect this item to display the detected speed. Select [Ignore]...
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...Silent] Set to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-47 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detects the type of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use ...the or keys to 75%. The values range from 20% to adjust the CPU fan's lower temperature. ...
...Silent] Set to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-47 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detects the type of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use ...the or keys to 75%. The values range from 20% to adjust the CPU fan's lower temperature. ...