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...and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating UEFI BIOS - EPU Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-...with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS 4 Phase Power Design - Media Streamer app for headphone and speakers - Z97M-PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS special features Realtek...
...and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating UEFI BIOS - EPU Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-...with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS 4 Phase Power Design - Media Streamer app for headphone and speakers - Z97M-PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS special features Realtek...
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... - MemOK! Monitor your PC status with the most fun gaming platform under Windows® system ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink solution Precision Tweaker 2...Core voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - Z97M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS special features ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS exclusive overclocking features Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2 - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game ...
... - MemOK! Monitor your PC status with the most fun gaming platform under Windows® system ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink solution Precision Tweaker 2...Core voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - Z97M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS special features ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS exclusive overclocking features Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2 - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game ...
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... Specifications are subject to the control mode automatically. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, 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, ... 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x MemOK! Z97M-PLUS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors / jumpers / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse / keyboard combo port 1 x HDMI...
... Specifications are subject to the control mode automatically. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, 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, ... 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x MemOK! Z97M-PLUS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors / jumpers / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse / keyboard combo port 1 x HDMI...
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... 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 17 16 15...
... 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 17 16 15...
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...data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. To erase the RTC RAM: Z97M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the... remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-11 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
...data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. To erase the RTC RAM: Z97M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Z97M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the... remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-11 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
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... the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! Z97M-PLUS Z97M-PLUS MemOK!... that you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the...
... the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! Z97M-PLUS Z97M-PLUS MemOK!... that you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the...
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...8226; When the GPU switch is enabled. 2. GPU Boost GPU_I GPU_II Z97M-PLUS Disable (Default) Enabled (GPU Boost and CPU Ratio Boost) Enabled (GPU Boost and CPU BCLK/Ratio Boost) Z97M-PLUS GPU Boost switch • To ensure system performance, enable this switch... OS environment, the GPU Boost function will use the TurboV feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the GPU Boost switch at the same time. GPU Boost switch With its two-level adjustment ... exact location of the GPU Boost LED. • If you have made. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-13
...8226; When the GPU switch is enabled. 2. GPU Boost GPU_I GPU_II Z97M-PLUS Disable (Default) Enabled (GPU Boost and CPU Ratio Boost) Enabled (GPU Boost and CPU BCLK/Ratio Boost) Z97M-PLUS GPU Boost switch • To ensure system performance, enable this switch... OS environment, the GPU Boost function will use the TurboV feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the GPU Boost switch at the same time. GPU Boost switch With its two-level adjustment ... exact location of the GPU Boost LED. • If you have made. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-13
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... B GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND Z97M-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are disabled. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-15 See section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for more details. If you installed Serial ATA... hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to ...
... B GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND Z97M-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are disabled. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-15 See section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for more details. If you installed Serial ATA... hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to ...
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...IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM Z97M-PLUS CHA_FAN1 Z97M-PLUS Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU... is securely installed to the fan connectors. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan ...
...IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM Z97M-PLUS CHA_FAN1 Z97M-PLUS Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU... is securely installed to the fan connectors. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan ...
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...you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 8. A TPM system also helps... GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK Z97M-PLUS TPM PIN 1 NC CLK_RUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97M-PLUS TPM connector The TPM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-19
...you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 8. A TPM system also helps... GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK Z97M-PLUS TPM PIN 1 NC CLK_RUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97M-PLUS TPM connector The TPM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 1-19
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...power LED on , hold down the key to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If your retailer for the first time 1. Chapter 2 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 2-15 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.... For systems with the last device on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off . 3. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed ...
...power LED on , hold down the key to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If your retailer for the first time 1. Chapter 2 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 2-15 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.... For systems with the last device on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off . 3. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed ...
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... for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-1 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 interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate...
... for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-1 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 interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate...
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ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune...depending on the devices you installed to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and 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...
ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune...depending on the devices you installed to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and 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...
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... displays the specific items for more information. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to view and tweak the ...overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. For changing the basic 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. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-5 Language This button above the...
... displays the specific items for more information. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to view and tweak the ...overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. For changing the basic 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. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-5 Language This button above the...
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... open 2. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario...automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click Next. ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-9 Chapter 3 You can also easily set RAID in your settings: 1. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to overclock...
... open 2. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario...automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click Next. ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-9 Chapter 3 You can also easily set RAID in your settings: 1. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to overclock...
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3.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-11
3.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-11
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Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. After you to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for information on ...system date, time, language, and security settings. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-13 Chapter 3 The Main menu provides you an overview of the screen show [Installed].
Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. After you to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for information on ...system date, time, language, and security settings. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-13 Chapter 3 The Main menu provides you an overview of the screen show [Installed].
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...to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-15 Filter PLL [Auto] Set this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to ...display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The configuration options for the...
...to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-15 Filter PLL [Auto] Set this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to ...display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The configuration options for the...
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...] This item allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Chapter 3 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-37 If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled]... Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in this menu allow you to configure the memory configuration parameters. If no USB device is enabled....
...] This item allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Chapter 3 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-37 If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled]... Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in this menu allow you to configure the memory configuration parameters. If no USB device is enabled....
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... Support [Disabled] This item allows you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-39 PCH - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for the device. PCI Express options DMI... items of the DMI Link. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for energy-saving conditions.
... Support [Disabled] This item allows you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] Chapter 3 ASUS Z97M-PLUS 3-39 PCH - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for the device. PCI Express options DMI... items of the DMI Link. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for energy-saving conditions.