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ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 User Manual

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 User Manual (174 pages)

Brand: ASUS | Category: Motherboard | Size: 6.04 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Electrical Safety
6
Safety Information

6
About this Guide

7
- Conventions Used in this Guide
  8
SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 Specifications Summary

9
Package Contents

13
Installation Tools and Components

14
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

15
Special Features

15
- Product Highlights
  15
- Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions
  16
- TUF Engine" Power Design
  17
- Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel
  17
- Asus Ez Diy
  18
- ASUS Exclusive Features
  19
- Other Special Features
  20
Motherboard Overview

21
- Before You Proceed
  21
- Motherboard Layout
  22
- Layout Contents
  23
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  24
- System Memory
  25
- Memory Configurations
  26
- Expansion Slots
  37
- Onboard Buttons
  39
- Jumpers
  40
  - To Erase RTC RAM
    40
  - Clear RTC RAM (3-Pin CLRTC)
    40
- Onboard Leds
  42
- Internal Connectors
  43
  - Digital Audio Connector
    44
  - USB 3.0 Connector
    44
  - USB 2.0 Connectors
    45
  - System Panel Connector
    49
Chapter 2: Basic Installation

53
Building Your PC System

53
- Motherboard Installation
  53
- CPU Installation
  55
- CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation
  56
- DIMM Installation
  58
- ATX Power Connection
  59
- SATA Device Connection
  60
- Front I/O Connector
  61
- Expansion Card Installation
  62
- Usb Bios Flashback
  63
BIOS Update Utility

63
Motherboard Rear and Audio Connections

64
- Rear I/O Connection
  64
- Audio I/O Connections
  66
Starting up for the First Time

68
Turning off the Computer

68
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

69
Knowing BIOS

69
BIOS Setup Program

70
- EZ Mode
  71
- Advanced Mode
  72
  - Menu Bar
    73
  - Menu Items
    73
  - Submenu Items
    73
  - Hot Keys
    74
  - Scroll Bar
    74
  - General Help
    74
  - Configuration Fields
    74
- Q-Fan Control
  75
- Configuring Fans Manually
  76
- EZ Tuning Wizard
  77
My Favorites

78
- Adding Items to My Favorites
  79
Main Menu

80
- Administrator Password
  81
Ai Tweaker Menu

82
- Dram Timing Control
  86
Advanced Menu

98
- CPU Configuration
  99
- PCH Configuration
  102
- PCH Storage Configuration
  103
- System Agent Configuration
  105
- USB Configuration
  106
- Platform Misc Configuration
  107
- Onboard Devices Configuration
  109
- APM Configuration
  111
- Network Stack Configuration
  112
- Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
  113
Monitor Menu

114
Boot Menu

119
- Secure Boot
  122
- Boot Option Priorities
  124
- Boot Override
  124
Tool Menu

125
- ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
  125
- ASUS O.C. Profile
  126
- ASUS DRAM SPD Information
  127
Exit Menu

128
Updating BIOS

129
- EZ Update
  129
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
  130
- ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3
  131
- Asus Bios Updater
  132
Chapter 4: Software Support

135
Installing an Operating System

135
Support DVD Information

135
- Running the Support DVD
  135
- Obtaining the Software Manuals
  137
Software Information

138
AI Suite

138
- Thermal Radar 2
  141
- Digi+ Power Control
  144
- Ai Charger
  145
- EZ Update
  146
- USB BIOS Flashback
  148
- Push Notice
  150
  - Sending Messages to Your Smart Device
    152
  - Viewing Your Computer Status on Your Smart Device
    152
- USB 3.0 Boost
  153
- System Information
  154
- USB Charger
  156
- Version
  157
Turbo LAN

158
Audio Configurations

159
Chapter 5: RAID Support

161
RAID Configurations

161
Installing the RAID Driver During Windows ® os

167
Installation

167
Appendices

169
Notices

169
- Canadian Department of Communications Statement
  170
- Rf Equipment Notices
  171
ASUS Contact Information

173

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