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Asus Z97 Series manuale d’uso

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Innanzitutto, il manuale d’uso Asus Z97 Series dovrebbe contenere:
- informazioni sui dati tecnici del dispositivo Asus Z97 Series
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- istruzioni per l'uso, la regolazione e la manutenzione delle attrezzature Asus Z97 Series
- segnaletica di sicurezza e certificati che confermano la conformità con le norme pertinenti

Perché non leggiamo i manuali d’uso?

Generalmente questo è dovuto alla mancanza di tempo e certezza per quanto riguarda la funzionalità specifica delle attrezzature acquistate. Purtroppo, la connessione e l’avvio Asus Z97 Series non sono sufficienti. Questo manuale contiene una serie di linee guida per funzionalità specifiche, la sicurezza, metodi di manutenzione (anche i mezzi che dovrebbero essere usati), eventuali difetti Asus Z97 Series e modi per risolvere i problemi più comuni durante l'uso. Infine, il manuale contiene le coordinate del servizio Asus in assenza dell'efficacia delle soluzioni proposte. Attualmente, i manuali d’uso sotto forma di animazioni interessanti e video didattici che sono migliori che la brochure suscitano un interesse considerevole. Questo tipo di manuale permette all'utente di visualizzare tutto il video didattico senza saltare le specifiche e complicate descrizioni tecniche Asus Z97 Series, come nel caso della versione cartacea.

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Prima di tutto, contiene la risposta sulla struttura, le possibilità del dispositivo Asus Z97 Series, l'uso di vari accessori ed una serie di informazioni per sfruttare totalmente tutte le caratteristiche e servizi.

Dopo l'acquisto di successo di attrezzature/dispositivo, prendere un momento per familiarizzare con tutte le parti del manuale d'uso Asus Z97 Series. Attualmente, sono preparati con cura e tradotti per essere comprensibili non solo per gli utenti, ma per svolgere la loro funzione di base di informazioni e di aiuto.

Sommario del manuale d’uso

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    Motherboard Z97-DELUXE Series[...]

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    ii E9061 First Edition April 2014 Copyright© 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser [...]

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    iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii Z97-DELUXE specifications summary ....................................................[...]

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    iv Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 3[...]

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    v 4.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3 ..................................................................................................... 4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger+ ................................................................................. 4-7 4.4.2 USB 3.[...]

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    vi 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 [...]

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    vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the swi[...]

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    viii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructio[...]

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    ix Z97-DELUXE specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation and New 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/Intel ® Core™ i5/ Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® and Celeron ® processors Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel ® Z97 Expres[...]

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    x (continued on the next page) Z97-DELUXE specifications summary Storage - 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (gray) - Supports Intel ® Smart Response Technology, Intel ® Rapid Start Technology, Intel ® Smart Connect Technology** ASMedia ® SATA Express controller*** - 1 x SATA Express ports (black at top slot, compatible with 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports) ASMedia [...]

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    xi USB Intel ® Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel) ASMedia ® USB 3.0 controllers - support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) ASU[...]

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    xii ASUS Exclusive Features Thunderbolt Ready (Optional) - Blistering-fast 20 Gb/s data transfer upgrades with ThunderboltEX II series Interactive HomeCloud Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer - Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Androi[...]

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    xiii ASUS Exclusive Features Q-Design - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Special Features 5X Protection featuring all-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability USB 3.0 Boost USB Charger+ Ai Charger+ Disk Unlocker AI Suite 3 Me[...]

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    xiv Internal I/O connectors 2 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 2 x SATA Express connectors (black) 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (4 x gray, 2 x black) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control* 1 [...]

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    xv • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary with different models. • * The availability of these packages may vary with your Z97-DELUXE package. For more details, refer to sections ASUS NFC Express 2 package contents [...]

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    xvi ASUS NFC Express 2 package contents The ASUS NFC Express 2 package is only available with Z97-DELUXE (NFC & WLC) package. Check your ASUS NFC Express 2 package for the following items ASUS NFC Express 2 wireless charger ASUS NFC Express 2 micro USB cable USB cable Power adapter • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact yo[...]

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    xvii ASUS ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card package contents The ASUS ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card package is only available with Z97-DELUXE (NFC & WLC) package. Check your ASUS ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card package for the following items ASUS ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card User manual Support DVD User Manual TB_Header cable • If any of the above items is d[...]

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    xviii Installation tools and components The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. PC chassis Power supply unit Intel ® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan Intel ® LGA1150 CPU DIMM SATA hard disk drive Graphics card Philips (cross) screwdriver SATA optical disc drive (optional) 1 bag of screws[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation and the New 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/Intel ® Core™ i5/Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® and Celeron ® processors This motherboard supports 4th generation and new 4th generation Intel ® Core™ [...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Dual-Channel DDR3 3300 (O.C) / 1600 / 1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 3300 (O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-3 Chapter 1 • 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 [...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-5 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-42 2. LGA1150 CPU socket 1-6 3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 ) 1-41 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-7 5. MemOK! button 1-24 6. EZ XMP [...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation and the New 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 / Intel ® Core™ i5 / Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-7 Chapter 1 Recommended memory configurations 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 3 (Double Data Rate 3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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.[...]

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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • 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 conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel ® CPU spec, DIMM voltag[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-9 Chapter 1 Z97-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 AVEXIR AVD3UH32001304G-4CI(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 13-15- 15-35 1.65V • • • G.SKILL F3-3200C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB)[...]

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    1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2800 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 AVEXIR AVD3UH28001208G- 4BZ1(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • • A_DATA AX3U2800W4G12(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65V • • • A_DATA AX3U[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-11 Chapter 1 DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 A-DATA AX3U2400W4G11- DMV(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • • A-DATA AX3U2400W8G11- DMV(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • • Apacer 78.BAGFL.AFD0C[...]

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    1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 A-DATA AX3U2133W4G10- DR(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • • • A-DATA AX3U2133W8G10- DR(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • • • Apacer 78.BAGE[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-13 Chapter 1 DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000 LG28V(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • • Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G8 3BFRH9C 9-9-9-27 - • • • GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2[...]

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    1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Silicon Power SP004GXLYU186NSA(XMP) 4GB SS - - 1866-9- 11-9-27 - • • • Silicon Power SP008GXLYU186NSA(XMP) 8GB DS - - 1866-9- 11-9-27 - • • • Team TED34GM1866C13BK 4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G 83EFR 1[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-15 Chapter 1 Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Asint SLA302G08-EGN1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08- GN1C - - • • • Asint SLA304G08-ENG1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08- GN1B 9-11-11-28 - • • • Asint SLB304G08- EGJ1B(XMP) 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • • • Asint SLB304G[...]

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    1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D- 8GBSR2(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25 • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q- 16GBXL(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q- 16GBZL(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-17 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 MICRON MT16KTF51264AZ- 1G6M1 4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ 11-11- 11-28 - • • MICRON MT16KTF51264AZ- 1G6M1 4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ - - • • Micron MT8JTF51264AZ- 1G6E1 4GB SS Micron D9QBJ - - ?[...]

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    1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 AMD AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587M B3H - 1.5 • • • AMD AE34G1339U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587M B3H - 1.5 • • • Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908C EHSBG 9 - [...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-19 Chapter 1 Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF- DXX-15A - - ••• KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9 S/4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE- DJ-F 9 1.5 ••• KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 H/4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG- GN-F - 1.5 ••• [...]

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    1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of the dark gray slots or the black slots as one pair o[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-21 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot 5 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot 6 [...]

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    1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 sha[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button[...]

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    1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 3. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful bo[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-25 Chapter 1 4. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance. • Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_I: CPU Ratio Boost), the system automatically [...]

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    1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 5. EPU switch Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (OLED2) near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-27 Chapter 1 6. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 7. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to enhance the DIMM’s speed and performance.[...]

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    1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a exible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU volt[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-29 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. TPU LED (TPU_LED) The TPU [...]

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    1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 3. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED ashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update.[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-31 Chapter 1 6. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. 5. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch.[...]

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    1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Q-Code table Code Description 00 Not used 01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). 02 AP initialization before microcode loading 03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading 04 PCH initialization before microcode loading 06 Microcode loading 07 AP initialization after microcode loading[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-33 Chapter 1 Code Description E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes F0 Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery) F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) F2 Recovery process started F3 Recovery rmware im[...]

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    1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Code Description 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable 9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserved for ASL [...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-35 Chapter 1 ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code Description 03 System is entering S3 sleep state 04 System is entering S4 sleep state 05 System is entering S5 sleep state 30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state 40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state AC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt contr[...]

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    1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS_1) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, a[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-37 Chapter 1 2. ASMedia ® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12, SATA6G_E34/ SATAEXPRESS_E1) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. • ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are for data drives only. • The SATAEXPR[...]

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    1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 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. • We recommend that you connect a high-deni[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-39 Chapter 1 6. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12, USB3_E34) These connectors allow 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 benets of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time fo[...]

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    1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 module[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-41 Chapter 1 8. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) 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. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 [...]

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    1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We [...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-43 Chapter 1 • SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pi[...]

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    1-44 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. DirectKey connector (2[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 1-45 Chapter 1 13. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain conguration. The add-on Thunderbolt I/O card and Thun[...]

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    1-46 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Chapter 2: Basic in[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 3. Place nine 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.[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 2-3 Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.[...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.3 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[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 2-5 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

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    2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 2-7 Chapter 2 2.1.5 ATX Power connection OR OR[...]

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    2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.6 SATA device connection OR OR[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 To install USB 3.0 connector HDD LED POWER SW RESET SW HDD LED- HDD LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground HDD LED[...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 2-11 Chapter 2 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2T2R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. POWER eSATA 6G S/PDIF USB3.0 USB BIOS Flashback USB3.0 REAR SPK CTR BASS LINE IN KY FRONT MIC IN IO Shield • Ensure[...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutoeasilyupdatetheBIOSwithoutenteringtheexisting BIOSoroperatingsystem.SimplyinsertaUSBstoragedevicetotheUSBport(theUSBport holemarkedin[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 2-13 Chapter 2 • Donotunplugportabledisk,powersystem,orpresstheCLR_CMOSbuttonwhile BIOSupdateisongoing,otherwiseupdatewillbeinterrupted.Incaseofinterruption, please follow the steps again. • Ifthelightashesforveseco[...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module LEDs, LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. Mini DisplayPort 2. HDMI port 8. Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 2-15 Chapter 2 • ThepluggedUSB3.0devicemayrunonxHCImodeorEHCImode,dependingonthe operating system’s setting. • USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly. • WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devicest[...]

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    2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel LightBlue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speak[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers If you are using Windows 8.1 platform, use only the gray audio port for Side Speaker Out in a6-channelconguration.[...]

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    2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port. 2.4 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the po[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 2-19 Chapter 2 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two shortbeepsthenapause(repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three short beeps No VGA detected One continuous beep followed by four short beep[...]

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    2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-1 Chapter 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothnes[...]

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    3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • 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 an[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 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, click Exit/Advanced Mode [...]

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    3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or pres[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-5 Chapter 3 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 conguration. Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor [...]

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    3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 bu[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-7 Chapter 3 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to main menu Select a profile t[...]

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    3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed. To congure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to congure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed. 3. Click Apply to[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-9 Chapter 3 3.2.4 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. Tuning your system settings To tune your settings: 1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS sc[...]

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    3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next . • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel ® SATA connectors. 3. Select the type of storage fo[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-11 Chapter 3 3.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.[...]

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    3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. 3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-13 Chapter 3 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the sy[...]

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    3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password [...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-15 Chapter 3 To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. To cle[...]

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    3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency.[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-17 Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. CPU Core Ratio [Per Core] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchroni[...]

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    3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The congurable options va[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-19 Chapter 3 Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [63] DRAM Command[...]

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    3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM RTL (CHA_R1D0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R1D1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHB_R0D0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHB_R0D1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHB_R1D0) [Auto] Congura[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-21 Chapter 3 tWRWR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWRWR_dr [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tWRWR_dd [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] Dec_WRD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] tRDWR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] tRDWR_dr [Auto] Conguration op[...]

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    3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is dened by Intel ® specication and affects CPU power voltage. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and [...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-23 Chapter 3 Power Phase Response [Fast] This item allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efciency. Conguration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjus[...]

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    3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to a decreased average power consumption and de[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-25 Chapter 3 CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your system to take precautionary actions to protect the CPU when the thermal condition of the external regulator exceeds the threshold. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item[...]

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    3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the response of the CPU voltage regulator during the load transients. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.00 to 1.50. Conguration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Savi[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-27 Chapter 3 CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] . Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the [...]

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    3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Total Adaptive Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Cache Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage options. CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to congure the voltage amount for the integrated graphics processing unit (iGPU). Increase the volta[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-29 Chapter 3 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the I/O on the CPU. By default, this item takes the stan[...]

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    3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 PCH Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the Core voltage for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.70 V to 1.80 V with a 0.0125 V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, i[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-31 Chapter 3 Clock Crossing Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK D+. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.1 V to 1.9 V with a 0.00625 V interval.[...]

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    3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal t[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-33 Chapter 3 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to [Enabled] , a VMM ca[...]

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    3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU states [Auto] This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU states to [Enabled] . Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is in [...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-35 Chapter 3 3.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots. PCIe Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. When set to [Gen1], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. When set to [Gen2], the PCI-E port runs at PC[...]

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    3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for a faster resume time. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect Technology This item allows the system to support Intel Smart Connect Technology, that periodically refreshes selec[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-37 Chapter 3 SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drive[...]

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    3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration Graphics Configuration This item allows you to select a primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] This item allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe devices. Conguration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] CPU Graphics Mult[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-39 Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [...]

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    3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. Mass Storage Devices [Auto] This item allows your system to detect the devices according to their media formats. Conguration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [F[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-41 Chapter 3 PCH - PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the DMI Link. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state[...]

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    3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Denition Audio Controller Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled] . Fro[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-43 Chapter 3 Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable to disable the Wi-Fi controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI-EX16_3 Slot (black) Bandwidt[...]

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    3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ASM1061 Storage Controller (SATA6G_E12) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASM1061 storage controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the ASM1061 Storage Controller to [Enabled] . Hot-plug [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or [...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-45 Chapter 3 Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] This item allows your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power loss. When setting your system to [Last State], it goes to the previous state before the AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCI-E [Dis[...]

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    3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.10 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Create RAID Volume This item allows you to create a RAID volume. This item only appears when at least one HDD is connected to the Intel ® SATA ports and set to RAID mode. Name [Volume1] This item allows you to key in a volume name for your RAID setup. Use only alphanumer[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-47 Chapter 3 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and congure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. CPU Temperature / MB Te[...]

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    3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode. [Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. [PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode [...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-49 Chapter 3 Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control 1/4 [Enabled] These items allow you to set the chassis fans’ Q-Fan control feature into DC Mode, PWM Mode, or disable these Q-Fan controls from your motherboard. Conguration options: [Disabled] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1[...]

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    3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Chassis Fan 1/4 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values may differ via Qfan tuning. Allow Fan Stop [Disabled] This item allows your fans to run at 0% duty cycle when the temperature of the source drops below the lower temperature. Con?[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-51 Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] This item allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] This item allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. The following items appear only when you set the[...]

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    3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot][...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-53 Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during POST. [Disabled] Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [[...]

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    3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Conguration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM rst] [Both, UEFI rst] [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first][...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-55 Chapter 3 Load PK from File This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signatur[...]

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    3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 This item allows you to delete the dbx le from your system. Load dbx from File This item allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. C[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-57 Chapter 3 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Setup Animator This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility This it[...]

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    3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recom[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-59 Chapter 3 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.[...]

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    3-60 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup [...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-61 Chapter 3 3.11 Updating BIOS 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 m[...]

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    3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that c[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-63 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • 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[...]

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    3-64 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The screen captures used in this section are for 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 ash dri[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 3-65 Chapter 3 4. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within ve (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS le: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. 2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press <Tab> to switch from Files panel to Drive[...]

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    3-66 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 5. Select Yes then press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Restart your 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. S[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 4.1 Installing an operating system • Thismotherboardsupports32-bit/64-bitWindows ® 7,32-bit/64-bitWindows ® 8,and 32-bit/64-bitWindows ® 8.1operatingsystems(OS). • Motherboardsettingsandhardwareoptionsvary.Theset[...]

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    4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use the devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Manual [...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 4-3 Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals ThesoftwaremanualsareincludedinthesupportDVD.Followtheinstructionsbelowtoget thenecessarysoftwaremanuals. ThesoftwaremanuallesareinPortableDocumentFormat(PDF).InstalltheAdobe® Acr[...]

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    4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3 Software information MostoftheapplicationsinthesupportDVDhavewizardsthatwillconvenientlyguideyou throughtheinstallation.Viewtheonlinehelporreadmelethatcamewiththesoftware applicationformoreinformation. [...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 4-5 Chapter 4 Launching AI Suite 3 Windows ® 7 OS FromtheDesktop,clickortap Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3 . YoucanalsolaunchAISuiteinWindows ® 7byclickingortapping ontheNotication area. Windows ® 8 and Windows ® 8.1[...]

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    4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 AI Suite 3 main menu bar System Information USB 3.0 Boost Ai Charger+ EZ Update USB Charger+ USB BIOS Flashback Dual Intelligent Processors 5 AI Suite 3 Main menu TheAISuite3mainmenugivesyoueasy-accesscontrolsandinsighttowhat’sgoingon withyourcomputer?[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 4-7 Chapter 4 4.4.1 Ai Charger+ AiCharger+allowsyoutofast-chargeyourportableBC1.1*mobiledevicesonyour computer’sUSBportthreetimesfasterthanthestandardUSBdevices**. Launching Ai Charger+ TolaunchAiCharger+,clickortap ontheto[...]

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    4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.2 USB 3.0 Boost USB3.0BoosttechnologysupportsUASP(USBAttachedSCSIProtocol)thatautomatically speedsupthetransferratesofyourUSBstoragedevices. Launching USB 3.0 Boost TolaunchUSB3.0Boost,clickortap onthetop-rig[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 4-9 Chapter 4 4.4.3 EZ Update EZUpdateisautilitythatallowsyoutoautomaticallyupdateyourmotherboard’ssoftware, driversandBIOSeasily. Withthisutlity,youcanalsomanuallyupdatetheBIOSandselectthebootlogothatdisplays duringPOST[...]

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    4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo Afteryouclickortap BIOS Update button,clickortap Flash toup[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 4-11 Chapter 4 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback USBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutocheckandsavethelatestBIOSversiontoaUSB storagedevice.UsethisutilitytoquicklycheckforthelatestavailableBIOSandsettheBIOS downloadschedule. Launching USB BIOS F[...]

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    4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Downloading the latest BIOS Beforeyoustartdownloading,ensurethatyouhaveinstalledtheUSBstoragedeviceto yourcomputer’sUSBportthatsupportsUSBBIOSFlashback.Refertosection 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ofthisuserguidefor?[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 4-13 Chapter 4 4.4.5 USB Charger+ USBCharger+allowsyoutoquick-chargeyourportableUSBdevicesevenifyourcomputer isoff,insleepmodeorhibernatemode. BeforeusingUSBCharger+,ensuretodisabletheErPReadyitemfromthe Advanced > APM >[...]

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    4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.6 Push Notice Thisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedstatusofyoursystemtoyoursmartdevice.Youcan alsosendmessagestoyoursmartdeviceusingthisutility. Beforeusingthisutility,ensurethatyoupairyourcomputerw[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 4-15 Chapter 4 Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computer Thisfeatureallowsyoutorestart,shutdown,orputyourcomputertosleepmodeandsends analerttoyoursmartdevice. Tick these to enable mode alerts Set the day and time to enable the PC modes Set the minutes to se[...]

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    4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Viewing your computer status on your smart device Tap Push Notice onyoursmartdevicetolaunchPushNotice. Sending messages to your smart device Thisfeatureallowsyoutosendmessagestoyoursmartdevice. YoucanalsosendmessagesviathePush[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 4-17 Chapter 4 4.4.7 System Information Thisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedinformationofthemotherboard,CPU,andmemory settings. Launching the System Information TolaunchSystemInformation,clickortap onthetop-rightcorneroftheAISuite3 main[...]

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    4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5 Audio configurations TheRealtek ® audioCODECprovides8-channelaudiocapabilitytodelivertheultimateaudio experienceonyourcomputer.ThesoftwareprovidesJack-Sensingfunction,S/PDIFOut support,andinterruptcapability.TheCODE[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 4-19 Chapter 4 A. Realtek ® HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows ® 8.1 / Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 7 Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Set default device button Control settings panel Analog and digital connector status[...]

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    4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Selecting an audio output RealtekHDAudioManagerallowsyoutoselectthetypeofaudiooutputdependingonthe outputdevicethatyouareusing. Toselectanaudiooutput: 1. Inserttheaudiodevice’sjacktotheLineOut(lime)?[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 solution. If you want to install a Windows ® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver dur[...]

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    5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the driv[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus[...]

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    5-4 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID lev[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 5-5 Chapter 5 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),then press <Enter>. T[...]

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    5-6 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Use the up/down arrow key to se[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series 5-7 Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk [...]

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    5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Plug the USB oppy disk drive and insert a oppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RAI[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series A-1 Appendices 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[...]

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    A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement ComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada[...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series A-3 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been[...]

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    A-4 Appendices Appendices Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC ([...]

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    ASUS Z97-DELUXE Series A-5 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.com/ Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# Online support http://www.asus.com/tw[...]

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    A-6 Appendices Appendices EC Declaration of Confo rmity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Author ized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATING EN Country: GERMANY declare the follo wing app ara[...]