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1-18 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 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.
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.
Z97-WS
Z97-WS CPU_OV setting
2 1 2 3
Disable
(default setting)
Enable
CPU_OV
Z97-WS
Z97-WS CPU/DRAM/VGA LED
DRAM LED
CPU_LED
VGA_LED