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... Information 4-16 4.4.9 Version 4-17 4.5 Audio configurations 4-18 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 Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
... Information 4-16 4.4.9 Version 4-17 4.5 Audio configurations 4-18 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 Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
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...slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LAN * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology** * M.2 Socket 3 shares the bandwidth with max. Please...@60Hz Supports RGB with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI slots Integrated Graphics Processor - Z97M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and ...
...slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LAN * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology** * M.2 Socket 3 shares the bandwidth with max. Please...@60Hz Supports RGB with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI slots Integrated Graphics Processor - Z97M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and ...
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...of the sensitive audio signals - Pipe music or movies from your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS Digital Power Design - Z97M-PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS special features Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2 ... start-up to a smart TV - EPU Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - Media Streamer app for the CPU -
...of the sensitive audio signals - Pipe music or movies from your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS Digital Power Design - Z97M-PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS special features Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2 ... start-up to a smart TV - EPU Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - Media Streamer app for the CPU -
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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... Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-1 Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that supports the LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual...
... Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-1 Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that supports the LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual...
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... bus systems. Gigabit LAN support Z97M-PLUS features Gigabit LAN design which complies with 5X PROTECTION. Intel® Gigabit LAN controller on this motherboard delivers up to the operating system. The M.2 slot also includes Intel Rapid Storage Technology support for faster...controller and Physical Layer (PHY). 1.1.2 5X Protection 5X PROTECTION ASUS motherboards guard your system. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction All examples of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Crystal Sound 2 Crystal Sound 2 makes short ...
... bus systems. Gigabit LAN support Z97M-PLUS features Gigabit LAN design which complies with 5X PROTECTION. Intel® Gigabit LAN controller on this motherboard delivers up to the operating system. The M.2 slot also includes Intel Rapid Storage Technology support for faster...controller and Physical Layer (PHY). 1.1.2 5X Protection 5X PROTECTION ASUS motherboards guard your system. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction All examples of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Crystal Sound 2 Crystal Sound 2 makes short ...
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... 1442K USB3_56 LAN_USB3_34 LGA1150 EATXPWR BATTERY 7 8 MemOK! 9 DRAM_LED 2 24.4cm(9.6in) SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 USB3_12 M.2(SOCKET3) AUDIO CHA_FAN1 10 Z97M-PLUS Intel I218-V PCIEX16_1 Super I/O ALC 887 AAFP PCI1 11 ASM Intel® PCI2 1083 Z97 SB_PWR 12 BIOS PCIEX16_2 LPT SPDIF_OUT TPM COM USB910 USB1112 USB1314 CLRTC PANEL 13 20 19 18...
... 1442K USB3_56 LAN_USB3_34 LGA1150 EATXPWR BATTERY 7 8 MemOK! 9 DRAM_LED 2 24.4cm(9.6in) SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 USB3_12 M.2(SOCKET3) AUDIO CHA_FAN1 10 Z97M-PLUS Intel I218-V PCIEX16_1 Super I/O ALC 887 AAFP PCI1 11 ASM Intel® PCI2 1083 Z97 SB_PWR 12 BIOS PCIEX16_2 LPT SPDIF_OUT TPM COM USB910 USB1112 USB1314 CLRTC PANEL 13 20 19 18...
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... 1-20 1-14 1-13 1-6 1-7 1-16 1-14 1-12 1-15 1-22 1-14 1-11 1-21 1-17 1-16 1-19 1-17 1-20 1-19 Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-5 GPU Boost switch 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 17. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 9. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 11. M.2 Socket 3 12. TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 18. Digital audio...
... 1-20 1-14 1-13 1-6 1-7 1-16 1-14 1-12 1-15 1-22 1-14 1-11 1-21 1-17 1-16 1-19 1-17 1-20 1-19 Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-5 GPU Boost switch 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 17. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 9. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 11. M.2 Socket 3 12. TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 18. Digital audio...
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...the correct CPU designed for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium™, and Celeron™ processors. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard...is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Z97M-PLUS Z97M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ...
...the correct CPU designed for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium™, and Celeron™ processors. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard...is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Z97M-PLUS Z97M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ...
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... CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is not the JEDEC memory standard. Check with the same CAS Latency.... 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the...
... CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is not the JEDEC memory standard. Check with the same CAS Latency.... 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the...
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PCI1 - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - PCI2 shared - Intel SATA Controller - - Intel EHCI 2 shared - C D E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel LAN - - Intel EHCI 1 - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - HD Audio - - PCIe x16_2 shared - VGA configuration PCIe Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A ...
PCI1 - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - PCI2 shared - Intel SATA Controller - - Intel EHCI 2 shared - C D E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel LAN - - Intel EHCI 1 - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - HD Audio - - PCIe x16_2 shared - VGA configuration PCIe Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A ...
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... Storage Configuration for more details. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-15 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of this user guide for details. M.2 Socket 3 shares the bandwidth with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard...
... Storage Configuration for more details. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-15 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of this user guide for details. M.2 Socket 3 shares the bandwidth with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard...
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Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Z97M-PLUS M.2 (SOCKET3) Z97M-PLUS M.2 socket • This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices. • The M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to install an ...The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. 12. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for more details. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with SATA ports 5 and 6. M.2 Socket 3 This socket allows you to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID ...
Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Z97M-PLUS M.2 (SOCKET3) Z97M-PLUS M.2 socket • This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices. • The M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to install an ...The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. 12. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for more details. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with SATA ports 5 and 6. M.2 Socket 3 This socket allows you to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID ...
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PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 2. Intel® LAN port* 4. ASUS Z97M-PLUS 2-11 DVI-D port 6. Intel USB 3.0 ports 3-4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost 9. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 3. Intel USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost 8. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 10. * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. HDMI port 7.
PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 2. Intel® LAN port* 4. ASUS Z97M-PLUS 2-11 DVI-D port 6. Intel USB 3.0 ports 3-4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost 9. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 3. Intel USB 3.0 ports 5-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost 8. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 10. * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. HDMI port 7.
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...2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are the following onboard graphics output and their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® display architecture, below are controlled by the xHCI controller. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out - Line In Front Speaker...to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Due to design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up then steady) from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE...
...2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are the following onboard graphics output and their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® display architecture, below are controlled by the xHCI controller. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out - Line In Front Speaker...to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Due to design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up then steady) from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE...
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The default screen for details. ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-3 Refer to the system. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you ... speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program...
The default screen for details. ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-3 Refer to the system. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you ... speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program...
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... Wizard screen. 2. from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5). 4. Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from the...
... Wizard screen. 2. from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5). 4. Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from the...
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... CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-21 Skew Control Changing subitems in this menu may vary depending on your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] ...[31] Receiver Control Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to [Manual]. DO NOT remove the thermal module.
... CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-21 Skew Control Changing subitems in this menu may vary depending on your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] ...[31] Receiver Control Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to [Manual]. DO NOT remove the thermal module.
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... items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for CPU overclocking. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to [Power Phase Response]. The thermal...
... items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for CPU overclocking. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to [Power Phase Response]. The thermal...
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... V interval. According to adjust the value. PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with a 0.00500x interval. The values range from the memory bus. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can...
... V interval. According to adjust the value. PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with a 0.00500x interval. The values range from the memory bus. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can...