1.2.7Jumpers

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.

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Z97-WS

CPU_OV

1

2

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

Disable Enable (default setting)

Z97-WS CPU_OV setting

1.2.8Onboard 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.

DRAM LED

CPU_LED

Z97-WS

VGA_LED

 

Z97-WS CPU/DRAM/VGA LED

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