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SABERTOOTH Z97
MARK 2
2
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
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
RAID Definitions
161
Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
162
Setting the RAID Item in BIOS
162
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility
163
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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Category
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Language
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