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Z97-K manual
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Z97-K
Motherboard
Contents
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Jumpers
Managing and updating your BIOS
•Chapter 1: Product introduction
•Chapter 2: BIOS information
1.ASUS websites
2.Optional documentation
DANGER/WARNING:
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT:
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Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology 13 support
Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
Intel® Z97 Express Chipset
High Performance
Interactive HomeCloud
Gaming Scenario
ASUS Exclusive Features
EZ DIY
Quiet Thermal Design
Precision Tweaker
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
Overclocking Protection
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Standby Power LED
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Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED
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Z97-KCPU socket LGA1150
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
Channel Sockets
Z97-K 240-pinDDR3 DIMM sockets
To install a DIMM
To remove a DIMM
To install an expansion card:
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
Clear RTC RAM (3-pinCLRTC)
Z97-KClear RTC RAM
To erase the RTC RAM:
Del
PS/2 Mouse port
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port
HDMI port
LAN
(RJ-45)
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channelconfiguration
Port
Headset
4.1-channel
5.1-channel
1.Serial port connector (10-1pin COM)
Z97-KSerial port (COM) connector
2.CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pinCPU_FAN, and 4-pinCHA_FAN1/2)
Z97-KFan connectors
3.Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pinSATA6G_1~6)
Z97-KSATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
4.Front panel audio connector (10-1pin AAFP)
Z97-KFront panel audio connector
5.Digital audio connector (4-1pin SPDIF_OUT)
Z97-KDigital audio connector
6.ATX power connectors (24-pinEATXPWR; 8-pinEATX12V)
Z97-KATX power connectors
7.USB 2.0 connectors (10-1pin USB910; USB1112; USB1314)
Z97-KUSB2.0 connectors
8.TPM connector (20-1pin TPM)
Z97-KTPM connector
9.System panel connector (20-8pin PANEL)
Z97-KSystem panel connector
•System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-)
•Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-)
•System warning speaker (4-pinSPEAKER)
10.USB 3.0 connector (20-1pin USB3_12)
Z97-KUSB3.0 front panel connector
11.M.2 Socket
Z97-KM.2 socket
12.Chassis intrusion connector (4-1pin CHASSIS)
Z97-KChassis intrusion connector
To run the Support DVD
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EZ Update
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
Advanced Mode
Tool
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
Drive
Recovering the BIOS
Before updating BIOS
Booting the system in DOS environment
Updating the BIOS file
Yes
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
BIOS menu screen
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Menu bar
Menu items
Submenu items
Language
MyFavorites (F3)
Quick Note (F9)
Hot keys
Scroll bar
General help
Configuration fields
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Configuring fans manually
Tuning your system settings
Creating RAID
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Adding items to My Favorites
Administrator Password
User Password
Filter PLL [Auto]
BCLK Frequency [Auto]
Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto]
1-CoreRatio Limit [Auto]
2-CoreRatio Limit [Auto]
3-CoreRatio Limit [Auto]
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CPU Load-LineCalibration [Auto]
CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]
CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
CPU Current Capability [Auto]
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Turbo Mode Parameters
CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency
CPU Internal Power Fault Control
CPU Internal Power Configuration
CPU Internal Power Saving Control
CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto]
Offset Mode Sign [+]
CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto]
CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto]
CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto]
CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto]
CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto]
SVID Voltage Override [Auto]
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Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
Hyper-threading[Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
Hardware Prefetcher(L2 Cache) [Enabled]
PCI Express Configuration
Intel Rapid Start Technology
Intel Smart Connect Technology [Disabled]
SATA(SATA5,6) and M.2 Configuration [Auto]
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [On]
Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6)
CPU Display Audio [Enabled]
DVI Port Audio [Off]
Graphics Configuration
DMI Configuration
NB PCI-EConfiguration
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]
EHCI Hand-off[Disabled]
Mass Storage Devices [Auto]
USB Single Port Control
PCH - PCI Express options
DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]
ASPM Support [Disabled]
SA - PCI Express options
PEG ASPM Support [Disabled]
PCI Express X16_2 slot (Black) bandwidth [X2 mode]
Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]
Realtek PXE Option ROM [Disabled]
Charging USB devices in Power State S5 [Disabled]
Serial Port Configuration
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PCI-E/PCI[Disabled]
Power On By Ring [Disabled]
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Ignore]
CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]
Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-FanSource [CPU]
Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]
Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile [Standard]
Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40]
Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
SATA Support [All Devices]
USB Support [Partial Initialization]
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
POST Delay Time [3 sec]
Post Report [5 sec]
Launch CSM [Enabled]
Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OPROM first]
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPROM first]
Boot from PCI-E/PCIExpansion Devices [Legacy OPROM first]
OS Type [Windows UEFI mode]
Key Management
KEK Management
DB Management
dbx Management
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Load from Profile
Profile Name
Save to Profile
Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive
DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1]
Load Optimized Defaults
Save Changes & Reset
Discard Changes & Exit
Launch EFI Shell from USB drives
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Technical Support
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EC Declaration of Conformity