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... either (1) for backup purposes, without any warranty to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to obtain the corresponding source...
... either (1) for backup purposes, without any warranty to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to obtain the corresponding source...
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...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 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-57 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-58 3.10 Exit menu 3-59 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...
...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 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-57 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-58 3.10 Exit menu 3-59 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...
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.... If possible, disconnect all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are unplugged before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
.... If possible, disconnect all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are unplugged before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
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... a phrase. Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). viii Conventions used throughout this manual.
... a phrase. Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). viii Conventions used throughout this manual.
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS Z97-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x I/O Shield xv
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS Z97-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x I/O Shield xv
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...For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-9 The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent...the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the ...with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration.
...For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 Z97-WS 1-9 The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent...the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the ...with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration.
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... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 3. Z97-WS Z97-WS MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of failsafe settings. MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking... settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load the BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system ...
... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 3. Z97-WS Z97-WS MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of failsafe settings. MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking... settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load the BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system ...
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... can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. Z97-WS A SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND ...ATA RAID set using these connectors and set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • The M.2 Socket 3 and SATAEXPRESS_1 connectors share the same PCIe x2 bandwidth. Refer ...
... can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. Z97-WS A SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND ...ATA RAID set using these connectors and set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • The M.2 Socket 3 and SATAEXPRESS_1 connectors share the same PCIe x2 bandwidth. Refer ...
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... default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z97WS.CAP for system startup ...settings such as your operating system. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup...input. 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 ...
... default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z97WS.CAP for system startup ...settings such as your operating system. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup...input. 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 ...
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...program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. 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 ...you to the system. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Z97-WS 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the...
...program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. 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 ...you to the system. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Z97-WS 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the...
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... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. It also allows you to MyFavorites menu. Language This button above the menu bar shows... screen means that you want to RAID mode. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-5 Refer to your BIOS screen.
... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. It also allows you to MyFavorites menu. Language This button above the menu bar shows... screen means that you want to RAID mode. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-5 Refer to your BIOS screen.
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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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Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Click or tap to view its current status. 2.
Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Click or tap to view its current status. 2.
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...any of other devices that need precise clock jitters. The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Source Clock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to set on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may affect the... function of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for a better overclocking capability. This may damage the CPU permanently. The value ranges depend on the value you set...
...any of other devices that need precise clock jitters. The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Source Clock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to set on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may affect the... function of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for a better overclocking capability. This may damage the CPU permanently. The value ranges depend on the value you set...
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...item allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Max. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto...apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to default core ratio settings. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-17 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This...
...item allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Max. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto...apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to default core ratio settings. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-17 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This...
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... set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Skew Control Changing subitems in this menu may vary depending on your CPU specification. Select [Manual] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed...
... set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Skew Control Changing subitems in this menu may vary depending on your CPU specification. Select [Manual] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control to manually set the power phase control of the CPU. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to set a ...Enabled] Active Frequency Mode [Disabled] This item allows to provide a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-23 VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item allows to enhance the system stability. The values depend on the CPU installed. DRAM Current Capability ...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control to manually set the power phase control of the CPU. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to set a ...Enabled] Active Frequency Mode [Disabled] This item allows to provide a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-23 VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item allows to enhance the system stability. The values depend on the CPU installed. DRAM Current Capability ...
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....0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%] Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-25 Select a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto...
....0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%] Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-25 Select a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto...
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... CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode]. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual]. Use the or to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you to configure the amount of this item...
... CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode]. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual]. Use the or to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you to configure the amount of this item...
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... to [Adaptive Mode]. Increase the voltage when setting a high CPU cache frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set is affected by the ...allows you set the CPU Cache Voltage to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to [Manual Mode]. The following item appears only when you set is affected by a negative value. The values range ...the value. Use the or keys to 0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-27 The values range from 0.001 V to adjust the value.
... to [Adaptive Mode]. Increase the voltage when setting a high CPU cache frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set is affected by the ...allows you set the CPU Cache Voltage to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to [Manual Mode]. The following item appears only when you set is affected by a negative value. The values range ...the value. Use the or keys to 0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval. Chapter 3 Z97-WS 3-27 The values range from 0.001 V to adjust the value.