Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Z97-A Asus
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Motherboard Z97-A.
ii E9060 First Edition April 2014 Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitt.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv About this guide ................................................................................................
iv Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
v Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
vi Z97-A specifications summary (continued on the next page) Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard ASUS Z97-A Motherboard Cables 3 x Serial ATA 6.
vii Z97-A specifications summary (continued on the next page) VGA - Supports Intel ® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel ® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel ® Insider™ - Maximum shared memory of 512 MB * DisplayPort 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.
viii Z97-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features DIGI+ Power Control - CPU Power - Industry-leading digital 8-phase power design - ASUS CPU power utility TPU - Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost, 2-.
ix ASUS Exclusive Features Crystal Sound 2 - Feel the sound power with different usage scenarios Steam support - Compatible with the most fun gaming platform under Windows ® system EZ DIY Push Notice - Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - O.
x Rear panel I/O ports 1 x VGA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Intel ® LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector, supports additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.
ASUS Z97-A 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout.
ASUS Z97-A 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-29 2. Intel ® LGA1150 CPU socket 1-4 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3, CHA_FAN4) 1-28 4.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation and New 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 / Intel ® Core™ i5 / Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors.
ASUS Z97-A 1-5 1.3.1 Installing the CPU.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 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.
ASUS Z97-A 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B.
ASUS Z97-A 1-9 Z97-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 AVEXIR AVD3UH32001304G-4CI(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 13-15-15-35 1.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 2800 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 AVEXIR AVD3UH28001208G- 4BZ1(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • • A_DATA AX3U2800W 4G12(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.
ASUS Z97-A 1-11 DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Apacer 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • • • Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • • • Apacer 78.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 G.SKILL F3-19200CL9Q- 16GBZMD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-11-11-31 1.65 • • • G.SKILL F3-2400C11Q-32GXM(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 11-13-13-31 1.
ASUS Z97-A 1-13 Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A2133C11R (Ver4.21)(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-27 1.5 • • • CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A2133C11R (Ver4.21)(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-27 1.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 CORSAIR CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3.23) (XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • • CORSAIR CMY16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver 4.
ASUS Z97-A 1-15 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB SS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-11-11-28 -.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1 600C10 (Ver.3.24) (XMP ) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 10-10- 10-27 1.5 • • • CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M 4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.
ASUS Z97-A 1-17 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 KINGSTON KHX16C10 B1K2/16X(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - - 1.5 • • • KINGSTON KHX16C9K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 1333-9-9-9-24 1.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 AMD AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587 MB3H - 1.5 • • • AMD AE34G1339U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587 MB3H - 1.
ASUS Z97-A 1-19 Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Mach Xtreme MXD3U133316GQ 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - - - • • • Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction To remove a DIMM 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
ASUS Z97-A 1-21 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings: 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. Shared – – – – – – – HD Audio 1 Controller Shared – – – – – – HD Audio 2 Cont.
ASUS Z97-A 1-23 1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a exible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3.
ASUS Z97-A 1-25 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Rear panel connectors 1. DisplayPort 7. DVI-D port 2. VGA port 8. USB 3.0 ports 56 3. USB 2.0 ports 7-8 9.
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system’s setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.
ASUS Z97-A 1-27 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3, CHA_FAN4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
ASUS Z97-A 1-29 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug.
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
ASUS Z97-A 1-31 7. 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.
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, 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.
ASUS Z97-A 1-33 • SystempowerLED(2-pinPWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of USB 3.
ASUS Z97-A 1-35 13. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain conguration.
1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components.
ASUS Z97-A 1-37 4. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 3. TPU LED (TPU_LED) The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled.
1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.
ASUS Z97-A 1-39 2. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.
1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance. • Enable this switch when the system is powered off.
ASUS Z97-A 1-41 4. 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.
1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows ® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
ASUS Z97-A 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers, and the BIOS version easily.
ASUS Z97-A 2-3 7. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB ash disks formatted using FAT32 or FAT16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen.
ASUS Z97-A 2-5 Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1.
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press <Tab> to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D: . ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.
ASUS Z97-A 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority.
ASUS Z97-A 2-9 Configuration fields Menu bar General help 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-Fan control 2.
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and conguration Main For changi.
ASUS Z97-A 2-11 EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information.
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed.
ASUS Z97-A 2-13 To congure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to congure 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) .
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next . • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes.
ASUS Z97-A 2-15 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen.
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and click .
ASUS Z97-A 2-17 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS Z97-A 2-19 The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual] . Filter PLL [Auto] Set this item to high BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to improve overclocking capability.
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto] .
ASUS Z97-A 2-21 2.5.9 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The congurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting.
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Au.
ASUS Z97-A 2-23 DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R1D0) [Auto] Conguration opti.
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information tRDRD_dr [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tRDRD_dd [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tWRRD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [.
ASUS Z97-A 2-25 Channel A/B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMs] This item allows you to enable or disable the DIMMs on channels A and B. Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized (ASUS)] This item allows you to set the optimized mode to enhance system stability.
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to congure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module.
ASUS Z97-A 2-27 2.5.15 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the ope.
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] This item allows your system to take precautionary actions to protect the CPU when the thermal condition of the external regulator exceeds the threshold.
ASUS Z97-A 2-29 Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the response of the CPU voltage regulator during the load transients. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.00 to 1.50. Conguration options: [Auto] [0.
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] . Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
ASUS Z97-A 2-31 The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual] . CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage override. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU.
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the I/O on the CPU. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability.
ASUS Z97-A 2-33 2.5.25 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the Core voltage for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.70 V to 1.5 V with a 0.0125 V interval.
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5.31 Clock Crossing Reset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing reset voltage when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK D+. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
ASUS Z97-A 2-35 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.
2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS information Dynamic Storage Accelerator [Disabled] This item allows you to accelerate the performance of the SSDs (Solid-State Drives) by dynamically adjusting the power management during heavy multitasking.
ASUS Z97-A 2-37 C7 Latency [Long] This item allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C7 state. Conguration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.
2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS information Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for a faster resume time.
ASUS Z97-A 2-39 Alternate ID [Disabled] This item allows you to report the alternate device ID. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G (SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6) These items allow you to assign a name of each SATA 6G connectors. Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6) These items allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS information DMI Configuration This item allows you to control various DMI (direct media interface) to run at PCI-E 2.0 speed. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Set this item to [Enabled] to run DMI at PCI-E 2.
ASUS Z97-A 2-41 EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. Mass Storage Devices [Auto] This item allows your system to detect the devices according to their media formats.
2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions. Conguration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] SA - P.
ASUS Z97-A 2-43 Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN1/2 controllers. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled] .
2-44 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack [Disable] This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled] .
ASUS Z97-A 2-45 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.7.1 Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and congure the minimum duty cycle for each fan.
2-46 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.7.4 CPU Core 0/3 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item.
ASUS Z97-A 2-47 CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle.
2-48 Chapter 2: BIOS information Chassis Fan 1/4 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
ASUS Z97-A 2-49 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] This item allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] This item allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.
2-50 Chapter 2: BIOS information PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only apply when fastboot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices are only available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices are not reconnected or changed.
ASUS Z97-A 2-51 The following items appear only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Disabled] . Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time. Conguration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.8.
2-52 Chapter 2: BIOS information The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled] . Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot.
ASUS Z97-A 2-53 PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the rmware from any permissible changes. The system veries the PK before your system enters the OS. Delete PK This item allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active.
2-54 Chapter 2: BIOS information DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Delete the dbx This item allows you to delete the dbx le from your system. Load dbx from File This item allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device.
ASUS Z97-A 2-55 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.9.1 Setup Animator This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator.
2-56 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.9.4 ASUS DRAM SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
ASUS Z97-A A-1 Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference.
A-2 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.
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A-4 Appendices Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised representative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
ASUS Z97-A A-5 EC Declaration of Confo rmity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAI W AN Country: TAIWAN Author ized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
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