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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 screen to open 

EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click 

Next

.

2. 

Select a PC scenario 

Daily Computing

 or

 Gaming/Media Editing

, then click 

Next

.

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.

System OC setup

RAID setup

Summary of Contents for Z97-DELUXE Series

Page 1: ...Motherboard Z97 DELUXE Series ...

Page 2: ...pective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product ...

Page 3: ...witches 1 23 1 2 7 Jumpers 1 28 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs 1 29 1 2 9 Internal connectors 1 36 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU installation 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 4 2 1 4 DIMM installation 2 6 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 8 2 1 7 Front I O Connector 2 9 2 1 8 Expansion...

Page 4: ...c Configuration 3 40 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 42 3 6 8 APM Configuration 3 44 3 6 9 Network Stack Configuration 3 45 3 6 10 Intel R Rapid Storage Technology 3 46 3 7 Monitor menu 3 47 3 8 Boot menu 3 51 3 9 Tool menu 3 57 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 57 3 9 2 ASUS O C Profile 3 58 3 9 3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3 59 3 10 Exit menu 3 60 3 11 Updating BIOS 3 61 3 11 1 EZ Update 3 61...

Page 5: ...pport 5 1 RAID configurations 5 1 5 1 1 RAID definitions 5 1 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5 2 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5 2 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 7 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5 7 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5 8 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows O...

Page 6: ...your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product en...

Page 7: ...s how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided 4 Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software 5 Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources f...

Page 8: ...lete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Ret...

Page 9: ...s_E1 connectors share the same bandwidth The PCIe x16_3 s default setting is in Auto mode that automically optimizes the system bandwidth If you use two of these connectors the system automatically disables the unused connector VGA Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1 2 with max resolution of ...

Page 10: ...y Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac supports dual frequency band 2 4 5 GHz ASUS Wi Fi GO Utility Bluetooth Bluetooth v4 0 Audio Realtek ALC1150 8 channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2 Separate layer for left and right track ensuring both sounds deliver equal quality Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration Audio shielding ensures precision analog digita...

Page 11: ...even tailor your own app usages DIGI Power Control CPU Power Industry leading digital 16 phase power design ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power Industry leading digital 2 phase DRAM power design ASUS DRAM power utility TPU Auto Tuning TPU GPU Boost 2 level TPU switch EPU EPU EPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert3 Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling ...

Page 12: ...oto Express Remote Desktop Quick Launch Windows 8 Login and Bluetooth pairing Gaming Scenario Turbo APP Featuring tuning system performance customization network priority and automatic audio scene configurations for selected applications Turbo LAN Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 2 Feel the sound power with different usage scenarios Steam support Compati...

Page 13: ... vCCIO Adjustable Analog and Digital I O voltage at 0 001 V increment vCCIN Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0 01 V increment vCCSA Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0 001 V increment vDRAM Bus 144 step Memory voltage control vPCH 88 step Chipset voltage control SFS Stepless Frequency Selection BCLK PCIE frequency tuning from 80 MHz to 300 MHz at 0 1 MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS ...

Page 14: ...PU switch 1 x TPU switch with advanced two stage adjustments 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x EZ XMP switch System Panel Q Connector The CPU Q Fan control setting is set as default in Auto mode for detecting the type of CPU fan installed and switches to the control mode automatically BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 7 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 5 0 Multi language BIOS AS...

Page 15: ...ctions ASUS NFC Express 2 package contents and ASUS ThunderboltEX II Dual card package contents Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z97 DELUXE Series motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q Shield UserManual 1 x 2 in 1 ASUS Q Connector kit 1 x 2T2R dual band Wi Fi moving antennas Wi Fi 802 11...

Page 16: ...ge 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 your retailer The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models The power adapter varies by country or region NFC tag ...

Page 17: ... ThunderboltEX II DUAL card package for the following items ASUS ThunderboltEX II DUAL card User manual Support DVD UserManual TB_Header cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models Mini DisplayPort cable DisplayPort cable ...

Page 18: ...ents 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 ...

Page 19: ...ndard that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2 0 It provides an optimal graphics performance unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1 0 2 0 devices Intel Desktop Responsiveness Technologies Intel Desktop Responsiveness Technologies comprise of three technologies Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Response Technology an...

Page 20: ...h of current bus systems 1 1 2 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies DTS Neo PC upmixes stereo sources CDs MP3s WMAs internet radio into as many as 7 1 channels of incredible surround sound Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system DTS Interactive is capab...

Page 21: ...uching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 2 ...

Page 22: ... 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 ...

Page 23: ...TA6G_E12 SATA6G_E34 SATAEXPRESS_E1 1 37 11 Intel Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_12 SATA 6G_34 SATA 6G_56 SATAEXPRESS_1 1 36 12 EPU switch 1 26 13 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT 1 44 14 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 43 15 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 1 40 16 T Sensor connector 2 pin T_SENSOR1 1 38 17 CPU Over Voltage jumper 3 pin CPU_OV 1 28 18 TPM connector 20 1...

Page 24: ...the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related 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 socket The product warranty does not cover da...

Page 25: ...y 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 ...

Page 26: ...ts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 3 5 ...

Page 27: ... 2x4GB SS 12 14 14 35 1 65V CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A 3000C12R XMP 8GB 2x4GB SS 12 14 14 36 1 65V DDR3 2933 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 AVEXIR AVD3UH29331204G 4CI XMP 16GB 4x4GB SS 12 14 14 35 1 65V AVEXIR AVD3UH29331208G 4BZ1 XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 12 14 14 35 1 65V GEIL GPW38GB2933C12ADC XMP 8GB 2x4GB SS 12 14 14 36 1 65V...

Page 28: ... 14 14 35 1 65V G SKILL F3 2800C11D 16GTXD XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 11 13 13 35 1 65V G SKILL F3 2800C11Q 32GTXD XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 11 13 13 35 1 65V G SKILL F3 2800C12D 16GTXD XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 12 14 14 35 1 65V APACER 78 BAGH5 AFD0C XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 12 14 14 35 1 65V APACER 78 CAGH6 AFD0C XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 12 14 14 35 1 65V CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A 2800C11 XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 14 14 35 1 65V CORSAIR CMD16GX3...

Page 29: ... 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9Q 16GBZMD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 11 11 31 1 65 GEIL GOC316GB2400 C10QC XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 10 11 11 30 1 65 GEIL GOC316GB2400 C11QC XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 11 11 30 1 65 Kingston KHX2400C11D3 K4 8GX XMP 8GB 4x2GB SS 11 13 11 30 1 65 KINGSTON KHX24C11K4 16X XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 13 13 30 1 65 KINGSTON KHX24C11T2K2 8...

Page 30: ...11 27 1 5 G SKILL F3 17000CL11Q2 64GBZLD XMP 64GB 8x8GB DS 11 11 11 30 1 5 G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GBXLD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 11 10 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 2133C10Q 32GSR XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 5 G SKILL F3 2133C11Q 32GZL XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 5 KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3 K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 11 12 11 30 1 65 KINGSTON KHX21C1...

Page 31: ...GX3M2A1866C10 Ver5 29 XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 10 11 10 30 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 1866 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 10 11 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866 C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 10 11 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866...

Page 32: ... 28 A DATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB DS A DATA 3WCD 1211A 11 11 11 28 A DATA ADDU1600W4G11 B 4GB SS A DATA DWND 1211A 9 9 9 24 A DATA ADDU1600W8G11 B 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EBBG GN F 9 9 9 24 A DATA AX3U1600W4G9 DB XMP 8GB 2x4GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 5 A DATA AX3U1600W8G9 DB XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 AMD AE32G1609U1 U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587M B6H 1 5 AMD AE34G1609U2 U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587M B6H 1 5 AMD AP38G1608U2K XM...

Page 33: ... 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB DS 11 11 11 30 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 Ver3 19 XMP 8GB 2x4GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 65 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 Ver 3 24 XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A160 0C9 XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9 Ver8 16 XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 1600 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 Ver2 2 XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 ...

Page 34: ...S 9 9 9 27 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 B1 4G XMP 4GB SS 9 9 9 27 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 9 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K6 24GX XMP 24GB 6x4GB DS 9 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K8 32GX XMP 32GB 8x4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 6...

Page 35: ...BC 1 5 SanMax SMD 4G68NG 16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BD BG GN F SanMax SMD 8G28NP 16KM 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BB BG GN F 1600 Silicon Power SP002GBLT U160V02 XMP 2GB SS S POWER 20YT5NG 9 11 11 28 1 5 Silicon Power SP004GBLT U160V02 XMP 4GB DS S POWER 20YT5NG 9 9 9 24 1 5 Silicon Power SP004GXLYU1 60NSA XMP 4GB SS 1600 9 9 9 27 Silicon Power SP008GXLYU1 60NSA XMP 8GB DS 1600 9 9 9 27 Team TED34GM16 00C11BK...

Page 36: ...AIR CMV8GX3M2A13 33C9 8GB 2x4GB DS N A 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A13 33C9 Ver2 12 4GB 1x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A13 33C9 Ver5 11 4GB 1x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M1A13 33C9 Ver2 2 8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A 1333 C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 Elixir M2F2G64CB88 G7N CG 2GB SS Elxir N2CB2G80GN CG ELPIDA EBJ41UF8BCF0 DJ F 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F G SKILL F3 1066...

Page 37: ...me C2S46D3 0 D313 MICRON MT16JTF1 G64AZ 1G4D1 8GB DS MICRON D9PCP MICRON MT8JTF25 664AZ 1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ Patriot PSD32G1 3332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8 D3 BU 15 9 RiDATA C304627CB 1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB 1AG22Fe 9 RiDATA E304459CB 1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459C B1AG32Cf 9 Silicon Power SP001GBLT U133S02 1GB SS S POWER 10YT3E5 9 Silicon Power SP002GBLT U133V02 2GB SS S POWER 20YT3NG 9...

Page 38: ...uration We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the dark gray slots and black slots as two pairs of quad channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1 A2 B1 and B2 for better compatibility ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject t...

Page 39: ...ng 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 PCIe 2 0 x1_4 slot 7 PCIe 2 0 x16_3 slot ...

Page 40: ...CIe x16_3 shared PCIe x1_1 shared PCIe x1_2 shared PCIe x1_3 shared PCIe x1_4 shared SMBUS Controller shared Wi Fi Bluetooth 4 0 shared Intel SATA Controller shared Intel LAN1 i218 shared Intel LAN2 i211 shared ASMedia SATA Controller 1 1061 shared ASMedia SATA Controller 2 106SE shared Intel xHCI shared Intel EHCI 1 shared Intel EHCI 2 shared HD Audio shared ASMedia Controller 1142 shared VGA con...

Page 41: ...ntinually change settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component 2 Reset button Press the rese...

Page 42: ...and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendo...

Page 43: ...PU_II CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost the system automatically adjusts the base clock rate BLCK and the CPU ratio for a more enhanced performance The TPU LED TPU_LED near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is enabled Refer to section 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED If you enable this switch under Windows OS environment the TPU function will be activated after the next s...

Page 44: ...D2 near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is enabled Refer to section 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED If you enable this switch under Windows OS environment the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time However the syst...

Page 45: ...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 ...

Page 46: ...n CPU_OV The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible 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 voltage setting insert the jumper to pins 1 2 ...

Page 47: ... 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 LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled ...

Page 48: ...oduct 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 flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update ...

Page 49: ... 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 ...

Page 50: ...tialization is started 2B 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below 31 Memory Installed 32 36 CPU post memory initialization 37 3A Post Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B 3E Post Memory PCH initialization is started 4F DXE IPL is started 50 53 Memory initialization error Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecified memory initi...

Page 51: ...nitialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B 6F System Agent DXE initialization System Agent module specific 70 PCH DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 77 PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific 78 ACPI module initia...

Page 52: ...al Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug B6 Clean up of NVRAM B7 Configuration Reset reset of NVRAM settings B8 BF Reserved for future AMI codes D0 CPU initialization error D1 System Agent initialization error D2 PCH initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not availabl...

Page 53: ...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 controller is in PIC mode AA System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in APIC mode ...

Page 54: ...reate a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 5 1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD The M 2 Socket 3 and SATAEXPRESS_1 connectors share the same PCIe x2 bandwidth When you use both connectors the system ...

Page 55: ...can only support AHCI mode These SATA ports are for data drives only The SATAEXPRESS_E1 connector can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices 3 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system c...

Page 56: ...onnect 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 a high definition or an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD or AC97 5 T_Sensor connector 2 pin T_SENSOR1 This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the ...

Page 57: ...r charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3 0 ports under Windows 7 The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting Thes...

Page 58: ...r USB to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 7 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification tha...

Page 59: ...U fan connector detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes To configure the CPU fan s control mode go to Advanced Mode Monitor CPU Q Fan Control item in BIOS The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes To set these fans to DC or PWM go to Advanced Mode Monitor Chassis Fan 1 4 Q Fan Control items in BIOS DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the ...

Page 60: ... or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for de...

Page 61: ...ng speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Pressing the power swi...

Page 62: ...entities and ensures platform integrity 12 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT This connector is for the chassis mounted button that supports the DirectKey function Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature Refer to the technical documentation that ...

Page 63: ...olt I O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately 14 M 2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M 2 NGFF SSD module This socket supports M Key and type 2260 2280 storage devices The M 2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATAEXPRESS_1 Refer to section 3 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for more details When using Intel Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M 2...

Page 64: ...1 46 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 ...

Page 65: ...his 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 installation 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Page 66: ...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 ...

Page 67: ...7 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 ...

Page 68: ...lation 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 ...

Page 69: ...ASUS Z97 DELUXE Series 2 5 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 70: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation ...

Page 71: ...ASUS Z97 DELUXE Series 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection OR OR ...

Page 72: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR OR ...

Page 73: ...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 HD D LED ...

Page 74: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 75: ...WER eSATA 6G S PDIF USB3 0 USB BIOS Flashback USB3 0 REAR SPK CTR BASS LINE IN KY FRONT MIC IN IO Shield Ensure that the ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi Fi ports Ensure to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi Fi GO software The illustration above is for reference only The I O port layout may vary with models but the Wi Fi antenna installation proc...

Page 76: ...d Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 2 Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port We recommend you to use a USB 2 0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection for the location of the USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback 3 Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to automat...

Page 77: ...ting properly This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename file format error If this scenario happens please restart the system to turn off the light Updating BIOS may have risks If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system s failure to boot up please contact your local ASUS Service Center For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS s...

Page 78: ...finitions Rear panel connectors 1 Optical S PDIF Out port 7 Mini DisplayPort 2 HDMI port 8 Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac Bluetooth V4 0 3 USB 2 0 ports 7 10 9 USB 3 0 ports E56 support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Turbo Mode 4 Intel LAN port LAN2 10 USB 3 0 ports 56 support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Turbo Mode 5 Intel LAN port LAN1 11 USB 3 0 ports 34 Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger 6 DisplayPort...

Page 79: ...tal x V Total x Frame Rate Fresh screen rate DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort 533 MHz HDMI port 300 MHz LAN ports LED indications ACT LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange Blinking Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange Blinking then steady Ready to wake up f...

Page 80: ... 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 Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out Side Speaker Out For Windows 8 1 only ...

Page 81: ... 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 configuration ...

Page 82: ...st device on the chain c System power 6 After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The...

Page 83: ...tected One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7 At power on hold down the Delete key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 2 5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Press the power switch for more than...

Page 84: ...2 20 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 ...

Page 85: ...ower management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have ...

Page 86: ...lear CMOS button The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode screen 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen h...

Page 87: ...item in section 3 8 Boot menu for details The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system Saves the changes and resets the system Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis power fan speed and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click or to switch E...

Page 88: ... Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey Configuration fields Menu bar Item description Sub menu item Menu items Scroll bar Last modified settings Language EZ Tuning Wizard MyFavorite Quick Note Hot Keys Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU and memory voltage output Q...

Page 89: ... menu items Submenu items A greater than sign before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen MyFavorites F3 This button above the menu ...

Page 90: ...re are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use F12 key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an ite...

Page 91: ...y configure 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 to apply to your fans Click to activate DC Mode Select to manually configure your fans ...

Page 92: ...configure your fans operating speed 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 points to adjust the fans operating speed 3 Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit ESC Speed points Click or tap to manually configure your fans ...

Page 93: ...ings 1 Press F11 on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen then click Next 2 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming Media Editing then click Next 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...

Page 94: ...t the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed then click Next a For Easy Backup click Next then select from Easy Backup RAID1 or Easy Backup RAID10 4 After selecting the type of RAID click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup 5 After the RAID setup is done click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system You can only select Easy Backup RAID 10 if you connec...

Page 95: ...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 ...

Page 96: ...then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and tap or click or press Enter on your keyboard You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items Items with 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 esc key to close Setup Tree Map screen ...

Page 97: ...security settings Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the defau...

Page 98: ...urrent password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Inst...

Page 99: ...n changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunct...

Page 100: ...tion options 8Ohm dbl 7Ohm dbl 6Ohm dbl 5Ohm dbl 4Ohm dbl 3Ohm dbl 2Ohm dbl PLL Selection Auto This item is set to LC PLL by default for better stability Select SB PLL when the BCLK base clock frequency is far away from 100 MHz This may affect the function of other devices that need precise clock jitters Configuration options Auto LC PLL SB PLL Filter PLL Auto Set this item to high BCLK base clock...

Page 101: ...ou assign a value for 2 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit to Auto 3 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4 Core Ratio Limit If you assign a value for 3 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit and 2 Core Ratio Limit to Auto 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto Se...

Page 102: ...um value depends on the installed CPU OC Tuner Keep Current Settings This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading Configuration options Keep Current Settings Ratio First BCLK First Ensure that you installed an efficient...

Page 103: ...ation options Auto 1 511 DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Configuration options Auto 1 65535 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 16 DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRA...

Page 104: ...onfiguration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R0D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configur...

Page 105: ...tions Auto Enabled Disabled DRAM CLK Period Auto This item allows you to set a DRAM clock period Configuration options Auto 1 14 Channel A B DIMM Control Enable Both DIMMs This item allows you to enable or disable the DIMMs on channels A and B Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Scrambler Setting Optimized ASUS This item allows you to set the opti...

Page 106: ...ions Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to Manual Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency KHz 300 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Use the or to adjust the value The values range from 300 KHz to 500 KHz with an interval of ...

Page 107: ...ture brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Use the or keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM Current Capability 100 This item adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking Set a higher value to provide a wider ...

Page 108: ...e The values range from 1 W t0 4096 W Package Power Time Window Auto Also known as Power Limit 1 this item allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP Thermal Design Power Use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 to 127 in seconds Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Also known as Power Limit 2 this item allows you to provide rapid protection when the pack...

Page 109: ... Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Idle Power in Response Auto This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Idle Power out Response Auto This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully I...

Page 110: ...ng potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use or key to adjust the value The values range from 0 A to 30 A at 1A increment Extreme Over voltage This item allows you to set higher voltages for overclocking When you enable this item you can choose a high level voltage to overclock but does not guarantee the CPU life You can only enable this item when the onboard OC_CPU jumper ...

Page 111: ...owing item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Cache Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920 V with a 0 001 V interval The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Vo...

Page 112: ...ffset By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Adaptive Mode Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item allows you to increase the voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics By default this i...

Page 113: ...to 0 999 V with a 0 001 V interval 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 following item appears only when you set SVID Support to Enabled SVID Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to set the SVID Voltage override By defaul...

Page 114: ...to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from the memory bus You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500x to 0 63000x with a 0 00500x interval To set a value for the DRAM reference voltage we recommend you to set a value close to the standard value which is 0 500000x DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA CHB Auto This item allows you to set the DRAM reference vol...

Page 115: ...to adjust the value The values range from 1 00000V to 2 50000 V with a 0 01250 V interval CPU Spread Spectrum Auto This item allows you 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 3 6 Adv...

Page 116: ...s the thermal throttle point The thermal monitor includes TM1 Thermal monitor 1 TM2 Thermal monitor 2 and EMTTM Enhanced Multi threaded Thermal Monitoring Configuration options Disabled Enabled Active Processor Cores All This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled When set to Enabled this ...

Page 117: ...o Performance This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration Configuration options Max Non Turbo Performance Max Battery Turbo Performance Dynamic Storage Accelerator Disabled This item allows you to accelerate the performance of the SSDs Solid State Drives...

Page 118: ...nabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short This item allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 Report CPU C7s This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system Configuration o...

Page 119: ... to Enabled Entry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled Entry After 0 This item allows you to set the RTC wake up timer at S3 entry The time ranges from 0 minute immediately to 120 minutes Active Page Threshold Support Enabled The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is ...

Page 120: ...While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port Scroll down to display the other BIOS items SATA Express SATAEXPRESS_1 and M 2 Configuration Auto This item allows you to set an automatic detection between the SATA Express devices and M 2 devices Auto The system automa...

Page 121: ...the SATA Mode Selection to RAID Pcie Nand Configuration Auto This item allows you to enable or disable PCIe NAND Configuration options Disabled Enabled Aggressive LPM Support Disabled This item is designed for LPM link power management support with a better energy saving conditions When disabled the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled S M A R T Statu...

Page 122: ...M 352M 384M 416M 448M 480M 512M Render Standby Auto This item allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power when the system is idle Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled CPU Graphics Multi Monitor Disabled This item allows you to enable the iGPU Multi Monitor The iGPU shared system memory size is fixed 64 MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled DMI Con...

Page 123: ...tected the legacy USB support is enabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3 0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the operating system Smart Auto Upon detection the xHCI driver supports the USB 3 0 mode during both POST and operating system Enabled Enables the xHCI controller Disabled Disables the xHCI controller Memory Configuration This item...

Page 124: ...Refer to section 1 2 2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports 3 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform related features PCIE Native Power Management Disabled This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following...

Page 125: ...ons Configuration options Disabled L0s L1 L0sL1 Auto SA PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH platform controller hub Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to take effect Configuration options Disabled L0s L1 L0sL1 PEG ASPM Support Disabled This item a...

Page 126: ...hen you set the HD Audio Controller to Enabled Front Panel Type HD This item allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDI...

Page 127: ...SB3_E56 support ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller Enabled This item allows you to enable the ASMedia USB 3 0 controller of your system Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set the ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller to Enabled ASMedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Disabled This item allows you to enable the ASMedia USB 3 0 battery charging support of your system Confi...

Page 128: ...1060 Storage Controller for SATA6G_E12 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel LAN Controller LAN1 LAN2 Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN1 2 controllers Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to Enabled Intel PXE OPROM LAN1 LAN2 Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionR...

Page 129: ...ation options Disabled Enabled Power On By RTC Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC Real Time Clock to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date When enabled you can set the days hours minutes or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack Disable This item allows you to disable or e...

Page 130: ...eric characters for your RAID volume name It should be 16 characters or less RAID Level RAID0 Stripe This item allows you to select the RAID level Configuration options RAID0 Stripe RAID1 Mirror RAID5 Parity Recovery Select Disks This item shows the connected SATA devices compatible for setting up RAID On their dropdown lists select X to set up the RAID Strip Size 32KB This item allows you to stri...

Page 131: ...M PCH Core and SENSOR1 temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A CPU Optional Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Chassis Fan 1 4 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis and power fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the mot...

Page 132: ...ing on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CP...

Page 133: ... 4 Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Set to make the chassis fan adjust automatically depending on the chassis temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following items appear on...

Page 134: ...duty cycle when the temperature of the source drops below the lower temperature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the OVP Over Voltage Protection and UVP Under Voltage Protection functions This causes the system to automatically shut down when the voltage exceeds the safe range that protects the motherboard s components Conf...

Page 135: ...ll devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST This process extends the POST time Hard Drive Only Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST Boot Drive Only Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST USB Support Partial Initialization Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time Full Initializa...

Page 136: ...g POST Full Screen Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST Disabled Disables the boot logo display during POST The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to Auto and Full Screen Post Delay Time 3 sec This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot T...

Page 137: ...s item allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabl...

Page 138: ...he optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode The following item appears only when you set the OS Type to Windows UEFI mode Key Management This allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys Platform key PK Key exchange Key KEK Sign...

Page 139: ...KEK from File This item allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management The KEK file must be 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 sin...

Page 140: ...oaded The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 after POST Windows 8 not supported To...

Page 141: ...Animator This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press Enter to confirm your choice For more details refer to section 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...

Page 142: ...the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile name Save to Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load Save Profile from to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save pr...

Page 143: ...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 ...

Page 144: ...Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation...

Page 145: ... and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB fl...

Page 146: ...hat contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down ...

Page 147: ... a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at http support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or ...

Page 148: ...ure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32 16 format Turn off the computer Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer then press F8 to launch the select boot device screen 3 When the select boot de...

Page 149: ... D FORMAN 1 DIR Z97 DE 1 CAP 8390626 2014 02 10 21 14 34 Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D D bupdater pc g Files panel Drives panel 3 Press Tab to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press Up Down or Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter 5 On the FreeDOS prompt type d then press En...

Page 150: ...t system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See section 3 10 Exit menu for details 4 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file select Yes to confirm the BIOS update Are you sure you want to update the BIOS Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to sec...

Page 151: ...port 4 2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 operating systems To run the support DVD 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 ...

Page 152: ... applications and other software that the motherboard supports The AHCI RAID Driver menu contains the RAID AHCI driver disk The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user guides Click or tap an item to open the folder of the user guide Click or tap to display the ASUS contact information Click or tap an icon to display DVD motherboard information Click or tap an item to install Support DV...

Page 153: ...eader from the Utilities tab before opening the files To read about your motherboard s utility guide 1 Click or tap Manual tab ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models 2 From the Manual folder open the folder of the software manual that you wish to read 3 Some software manuals are ...

Page 154: ...ntegrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 operating systems To install AI Suite 3 on your computer Windows 7 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click or tap Run A...

Page 155: ... or tap the AI Suite 3 app on the Start Screen Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions 2 From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu select the Utilities tab and click or tap AI Suite 3 3 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear try the following a Go to the Sta...

Page 156: ...ty The AI Suite main menu includes is a quick access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities Click or tap on the top right corner of the menu to launch the menu bar The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on t...

Page 157: ...lable only in selected motherboard models Tick to enable or disable Ai Charger Click or tap to apply the selection Ai Charger screen Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect ...

Page 158: ...atically detects the USB 3 0 devices that support UASP For a list of UASP supported USB 3 0 devices visit the ASUS website at www asus com The data transfer speed varies with USB devices For a higher data transfer performance use a USB 3 0 device Click or tap to select a USB device Click or tap to enable the USB device s normal data transfer rate Click or tap to enable UASP or Turbo Mode for a fas...

Page 159: ... update the BIOS and select the boot logo that displays during POST Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select EZ Update Using EZ Update Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard driver software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to update ...

Page 160: ...t 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 update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system ...

Page 161: ...n select USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models Scheduling the BIOS download 1 In the Download Setting field tick Schedule days then select the number of days for the BIOS download schedule 2 Click or tap Apply to save the BIOS download schedule Click or tap Cancel to cancel the download schedule Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS U...

Page 162: ... Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of this user guide for more details To download the updated BIOS 1 From the USB BIOS Flashback screen click or tap Check for New BIOS Update Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version 2 After the utility detects a new BIOS click or tap from the Save to field select the USB flash drive then click or tap Download 3 After the download is complete ...

Page 163: ... or tap to detect the connected USB device Click or tap to apply the settings Click or tap to discard the settings Click or tap to fast charge your USB device Indicates that the connected USB device is in charging mode Click or tap to stop charging your USB device Click or tap to select the type of USB device that you wish to charge when the system is off Ensure to connect your USB device into the...

Page 164: ...e AI Suite 3 main menu then select Push Notice Push Notice screen Click or tap to enable Push Notice Click or tap to apply the settings Click or tap to discard the settings Tick to select the smart device You can also enable the Push Notice via the Push Notice shortcut on the lower right corner of your screen To do this click or tap then click or tap then select Pairing your computer and smart dev...

Page 165: ... Set the minutes to send the alert before the PC mode s activatation Key in your messages for more information Tick to select the smart device Setting up PC Status alerts This feature allows you to send alerts of the unusual activities of the voltage temperature and fan settings of your computer to your smart device Tick to select and send alerts to your smart device Tick to send alert when the co...

Page 166: ...ges to your smart device You can also send messages via the Push Notice messaging shortcut on the lower right corner of your screen To do this click or tap then click or tap then select Click or tap to key in your message Tick to select the smart device Click or tap to send your message Tap to view PC mode alerts Tap to view PC status alerts Tap to view PC sent messages Tap to scan more host compu...

Page 167: ...ettings Launching the System Information To launch System Information click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select System Information Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard s information Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor s information ...

Page 168: ... Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click or tap on the icon to displa...

Page 169: ...ltek 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 ...

Page 170: ...e Line Out lime port If the audio device s jack is already inserted to the corresponding port click or tap on the Realtek HD Audio Manager 2 On the pop up window tick the audio device that you plugged to the Line Out port then click or tap Next a If you select Headphone click or tap to select the type of headphone installed then click or tap OK b If you select Front Speaker Out click or tap to sel...

Page 171: ...anagement software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both dat...

Page 172: ...nect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To set the RAID item in BIOS 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Advanced menu SATA Configuration then press Enter 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Se...

Page 173: ...gh the menus and select the menu options The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149 0GB Non RAID Disk 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 1...

Page 174: ...disk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen appears Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less HELP Name Volume 0 RAID Level aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Disks dssdsdsds Strip Size aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Capacity aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Sync aaaaaaaaaa Create volume SELECT DISKS Port Device Model Serial Size Status 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149 0GB Non RAID...

Page 175: ...AID 10 64 KB RAID 5 64 KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter The following wa...

Page 176: ...lete The following warning message appears 3 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes HELP DELETE VOLUME MENU Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0 Stripe 2 298 0GB Normal Yes Sel...

Page 177: ... a floppy drive connector You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1 Boot your computer 2 Press Delete during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility 3 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive 5 Save...

Page 178: ...RAID driver during Windows OS installation To install the RAID driver for Windows 7 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers RAID an...

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