Motherboard Z97-PRO GAMER
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary............................................... vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed...............................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Gaming Motherboard – Z97-PRO GAMER Cables 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 115dB SNR stereo playback output Audio Features: Audio - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - ELNA premium audio capacitors - Headphone AMP - Sonic Radar II - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Storage Intel® Z97 Express C
Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV - Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 system Gaming Scenario Steam support - Compatible with the most fun gaming platform under Windows system EZ DIY ASUS gaming features Push Notice - Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - O.C.
Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices 1 x SATA Express connector, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.
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Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Z97-PRO GAMER Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 2 5 24.4cm(9.6in) KBMS_USB78 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT Intel I218V CHA_FAN1 AUDIO DRAM_LED 30.5cm(12.0in) 2 1 CPU_LED M.
1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2, 4-pin CHA_FAN3) 3. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. M.2 Socket 3 8. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 9. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 10.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1.3.1 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
4 5 C A B 1.3.2 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 1 2 A B B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect the CPU. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
DDR3 3000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs AVEXIR AVD3UH30001204G-4BZ1(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • G.SKILL F3-3000C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • G.SKILL F3-3000C12D-8GTXDG(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65V • DDR3 2933 (O.C.
DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Apacer 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • • • Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • • • Apacer 78.CAGFF.AFD0C(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • • • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2666C11 (Ver5.12)(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • • G.
DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing A-DATA AX3U2133W4G10-DR(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) SS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65V • • • A-DATA AX3U2133W8G10-DR(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65V • • • Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • • Apacer AHU04GFB33CAQ3R(XMP) 4GB DS - - 11-13-13-31 - • • • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A2133C9 (Ver4.
DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability 1-12 Chip Chip Timing Brand NO. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.5 • • 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver8.16) (XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • • CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver3.24) (XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • • CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver4.13) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - - 1.
DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO.
DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. DS Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Crucial BLS4G3D1609DS1S00.16FMR (XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16FM (XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • • Elixir M2X2G64CB88G7N-DG(XMP) 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - • • • Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5N-DG(XMP) 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - • • • G.
DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. DS Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Silicon Power SP004GBLTU160V02(XMP) 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • Silicon Power SP004GXLYU160NSA(XMP) 4GB SS - - 9-9-9-27 - • • • Silicon Power SP008GXLYU160NSA(XMP) 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • • • Team TED34GM1600C11BK 4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G83EFR 11-11-11-28 1.
DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO.
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1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
Recommended PCIE expansion cards configuration: PCIE Auto mode M.2 PCIE mode enabled PCIEX1_1 N/A x1 x1 N/A PCIEX1_2 N/A N/A x1 N/A PXIEX16_3 x4 x2 x2 x2 M.2 socket N/A N/A N/A x2 M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIEx1_1 & PCIEx1_2 (in PCIE mode) and SATA6G_4 (in SATA mode), and supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices. Refer to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration and 2.6.7 Onboard Device Configuration of this user guide for more details. 1.5.6 PCI Express 3.0/2.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard I.G.D.
1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Z97-PRO GAMER 1 CLRTC 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Clear RTC Z97-PRO GAMER Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard. 2. Optical S/PDIF out port. This port allows you to connect your PC to amplified speakers, headphones, or Sony/Phillips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port.
5. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 6. HDMI port. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 8. 9. USB 3.0 ports 3, 4, 5 and 6. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • The plugged USB 3.
1.7.2 1. Internal connectors Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS COM Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 2.
3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_ FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2, 4-pin CHA_FAN3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Z97-PRO GAMER NC AGND NC NC SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
9. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset.
10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Z97-PRO GAMER +5V Ground Ground Speaker SPEAKER PLED- PLED+ +PWR_LED- PANEL +HDD_LED- PWR_SW Reset Ground PWR Ground HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PIN 1 RESET Z97-PRO GAMER System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
11. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3) Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2260/2280 storage devices. • M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIEx1_1 & PCIEx1_2 (in PCIE mode) and SATA6G_4 (in SATA mode), and supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices. Refer to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration and 2.6.7 Onboard Device Configuration of this user guide for more details.
1.8 1. Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Z97-PRO GAMER SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Z97-PRO GAMER Onboard LED 2.
1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8 (32-bit /64-bit) and Windows® 8.1 (32-bit /64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.
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BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 2-2 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 3.
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97PROG.CAP. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the BIOS Boot Device Select menu. 3. When the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device.
2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D:. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z97-PRO GAMER VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/23/2014 PATH: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C:\ C: D: FORMAN~1 Z97PROG.CAP 8390656 2014-09-23 21:14:34 Drives panel Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3.
2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines.
EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, press . Refer to the item Setup Mode in section Boot menu for more details on how to change the default screen when entering the BIOS setup program.
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, press .
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced Boot For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration Tool Exit For configuring options for special functions For selecting the
Quick Note (F9) This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes. Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 2-12 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed. 3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You can also easily set RAID in your system using this feature. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your settings: 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open 2. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3.
Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. 3. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10).
2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. Selected shortcut items Main menu panel Submenu panel 3.
2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Español] [Русский] [한국어] 2.4.2 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to display the following items: Target CPU Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU frequency. Target DRAM Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM frequency. Target Cache Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache frequency. Target DMI/PEG Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG frequency. Target CPU Graphics Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Graphics frequency. 2.5.
CPU Strap [Auto] This item allows you to select a strap close to your target BCLK (base clock) for an extreme overclocking, or leave it at [Auto] for the BIOS to upgrade. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] [125MHz] [166MHz] [250MHz] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Strap to [100MHz], [125MHz], [167MHz], or [250MHz]. Source Clock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the source clock based on the assigned CPU strap for a better overclocking capability.
The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit.
2.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting.
CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual].
Package Power Time Window [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 1, this item allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 127 in seconds. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, this item allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 W to 4096 W.
Idle Power-out Response [Auto] This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the power saving condition or the system overclocking capabiltity. Select a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for system overclocking enhancement.
• The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage override. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
SVID Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to set the SVID Voltage override. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 2.440 V with a 0.001 V interval. 2.5.23 CPU Input Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800V to 2.700V with a 0.010V interval. 2.5.
2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).
CPU C-States [Auto] This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU C-States to [Enabled]. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system.
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [0] Allows you to set the wake-up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to 120. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is not enough for Rapid Start Technology to work.
Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allows you to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST.
CPU Graphics Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI functions. DMI Gen 2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2.
Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup. [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB Single Port Control USB3_1~6, USB7~14 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.
PEG ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ASPM L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled].
Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] 2.6.8 APM ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off.
2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
2.7.1 Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. 2.7.2 CPU Temperature, MB Temperature, VRM Temperature, PCH CORE Temperature, SENSOR Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] or [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / motherboard / VRM / PCH CORE / SENSOR temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.7.
2.7.5 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control for 4-pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan. The following items appear only when you set CPU Q-Fan Control to [Auto], [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode].
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 20°C, the CPU fan operates at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Chassis Fan 1/ Chassis Fan 2 / Chassis Fan 3 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] [Disabled] Disables the chassis Q-Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enable the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle Temperature [45] Use the <+> or <-> keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Lower Temperature [40] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the chassis fans’ lower temperature. The values range from 40% to 75%. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Min.
2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following five items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled].
SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Hard Drive Only] Only hard drives connected to SATA ports will be detected during POST. Any hardware change will disable fast boot. [Boot Drive Only] Only boot drive connected to SATA ports will be detected during POST. Any hardware change will disable fast boot.
POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] or [Full Screen]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. Configuration options: [0 sec] ~ [10 sec]. This feature will only work under normal boot. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled].
Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up.
Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, the PK state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode. Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.
Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load Default db Select Yes to load the system default db or select No to load a downloaded db from a USB storage device.. Append Default db Select Yes to append the system default db or select No to append a downloaded db from a USB storage device. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.
2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section ASUS EZ Flash 2. Setup Animator [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.
2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu.
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Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council.
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A-4 Appendices (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Oct. 15, 2014 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
