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    Motherboard Z97-PRO GAMER
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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    Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-18 1.6 Jumpers 1-21 1.7 Connectors 1-22 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-32 1.9 Software support
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    . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts
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    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
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    Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Z97-PRO GAMER 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory
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    Headphone AMP - Sonic Radar II - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 1 x SATA Express port (gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices
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    Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I/O ports 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 -
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    Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 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
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    x
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    The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-1
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    AUDIO CHA_FAN1 CPU_LED Z97-PRO GAMER PCIEX1_1 6 M.2(SOCKET3) VGA_LED Super PCIEX16_1 7 I/O SATA6G_34 SATA6G_12 PCI1 ASM 1083 Intel® Z97 8 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY SATAEXPRESS (SATA6G_56) SUPREMEFX ALC 1150 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 BOOT_DEVICE_LED TPU PCIEX16_3 64Mb BIOS 4 T_SENSOR AAFP CLRTC
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    Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation, New 4th Generation and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , and Celeron® processors. Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-3
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    retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150
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    4 C 5 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. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-5
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    To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non
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    . The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). Z97-PRO GAMER motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200
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    ) 8GB (2x4GB) SS/DS Chip Brand SS - SS - SS - SS - Chip NO. - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • 12-14-14 -14-14-36 1.65V • • - - 12-14-14-32 1.65V • • - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • • ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-9
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    10-12-12-31 1.65V • • • 11-13-13-32 1.65V • • • 11-13-13-32 1.65V • • DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket support Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs A-DATA AX3U2400W4G11-DMV(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) SS - - 11-13-13
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    Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs - - - 1.65V • • • Hynix H5TQ2G83 BFRH9C 9-9-9-27 - • • • - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • • ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-11
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    DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket support Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.5 • • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (
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    capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB SS A-DATA CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-13
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    SMD-8G28NP-16KM SP002GBLTU160V02(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 4GB DS - - Timing 9-9-9-24 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.5 • • • 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • • 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - • • • 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80GN
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    Brand Chip NO. 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT5NG Timing 9-9-9-24 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.5 • • • 24 1.5 • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-15
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    or the gray slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the gray and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-17
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    the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running SLI™ or CrossFireX™ mode. See page 1-26 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-19
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    IRQ assignments for this motherboard I.G.D. HD Audio 1 Controller EHCI 1 Controller EHCI 2 Controller XHCI Controller SATA Controller PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel LAN PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 A B C D E F G H Shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shared -
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    . • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-21
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    . 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. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link
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    ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports
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    a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM PIN 1 Z97-PRO GAMER Z97-PRO GAMER Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates
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    CHA FAN IN +5V E Z97-PRO GAMER Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan
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    orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Z97-PRO GAMER A A ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC B +12V DC Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us
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    L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Z97-PRO GAMER Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect
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    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. Z97-PRO GAMER USB3_12 USB3
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    set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Refer to section 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. The SATAEXPRESS connector can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER
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    pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker Z97-PRO GAMER +PWR_LED- SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground +HDD_LED- PWR_SW RESET Z97-PRO GAMER System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This
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    you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. Z97-PRO GAMER M.2(SOCKET3) 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
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    Power Powered Off Z97-PRO GAMER Onboard LED 2. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding LED flashes until the problem is solved
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    only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 1-33
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    1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-1
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    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: 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
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    reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive. NTFS is not
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    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
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    computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu for more information. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-5
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    • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item
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    CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Sets the system date and time Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking is installed to the system. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-7
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    the EZ Mode, press . Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output
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    . EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-9
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    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. • it and press to display a list of options. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified
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    the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to main menu ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-11
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    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: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed
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    3. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click Next. If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-13
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    your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then
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    submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-15
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    set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. •
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    when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-17
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    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
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    memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. The following items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-19
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    the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically
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    CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings. [100:133] The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133. [100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER
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    Ensure that you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio Tuning]. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.11 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets
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    set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. Fixed CPU VRM Switching overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. 2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features. Enhanced Intel ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-23
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    this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] 2-24 Chapter
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    : [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-25
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    Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including its cache. 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 the
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    by a negative value. CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage offset. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-27
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    . The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. Disabling this item stops the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The
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    to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. Set this item to [Enabled] for EMI reduction, or set this item to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-29
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    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. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you
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    you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-31
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    C7 latency for C7 state. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C-States Support [Auto] This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] CFG lock [Disabled] Allows you to lock or unlock the
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    you to enable or disable the Intel Smart Connect Technology support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the
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    you to enable/disable the SATA ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1~6 [Gray]) These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-35
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    ] 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 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the
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    ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-37
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    Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base Intel®/Realtek LAN device. [Enabled] Enables the PCI items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support
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    2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-39
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    or [Ignore] / [Monitor] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU Fan / CPU Optional Fan / Chassis fan 1, 2, and 3 speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the
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    duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the middle value, the CPU fan operates at the middle duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to adjust the CPU fan's lower temperature. The values range from 20% to 75%. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-41
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    to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. Chassis Fan 1/ Chassis Fan 2/ Chassis Fan 3 Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item allows you to control the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source. When select T_SENSOR, plug a thermistor cable to T_SENSOR header and stick it to the desired component as the
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    cycle. Allow Fan Stop [Disabled] This item allows you to enable to disable fan stop. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.7.7 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-43
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    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 [Enabled] [Disabled] Fast Boot [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. Select to go back to normal boot. The following five items appear when you set Fast Boot
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    SATA ports will be detected during POST. Any hardware change will disable fast boot. USB Support and BIOS setup Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-45
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    (power-on selftest). Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.8.9 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support
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    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. ]. Key Management Allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-47
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    formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. 2-48 Chapter 2: Getting started
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    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. Delete the dbx Allows Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-49
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    [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS
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    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. Load Optimized Defaults (shellx64.efi) from one of the available USB devices. ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER 2-51
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    2-52 Chapter 2: Getting started
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    radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil. Z97-PRO GAMER A-1
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    use the equipment according to the instruction manual. KC: Korea Warning Statement REACH at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from
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    Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://www.asus.com/de/support/ Z97-PRO GAMER A-3
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    510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z97-PRO GAMER Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Oct. 15, 2014 Ver. 140331 EC Declaration of Conformity
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