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Preface
Copyright Notice
Revision History
Smartphone Application
Technical Support
Safety Instructions
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
CE Conformity
Radiation Exposure Statement
European Community Compliance Statement
Japan VCCI Class B Statement
Korea Warning Statements
Battery Information
Chemical Substances Information
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement
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Z97 Gaming
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Packing Contents
Optional Accessories
Assembly Precautions
Motherboard Specifications
Connectors Quick Guide
Back Panel Quick Guide
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU
CPU & Heatsink Installation
Memory
Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule
Mounting Screw Holes
Power Supply
JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors
Expansion Slots
PCI_E1~4: Pcie Expansion Slots
PCI1~3: PCI Slots
Video/ Graphics Cards
Single Video Card Installation
Internal Connectors
SATA1~6: SATA Connectors
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors
JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors
JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector
JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector
AUDPWR1: Direct Audio Power Connector
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
M2_1: M.2 Port
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
Jumpers
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
Switch
AUD_SW1: Audio Power Switch
LED Status Indicators
LED Status Table
Drivers and Utilities
Driver/ Utilities Installation
Chapter 2 Quick Installation
Memory Installation
Motherboard Installation
Power Connectors Installation
SATA HDD Installation
M.2 Module Installation
Front Panel Connector Installation
JFP1 Connector Installation
Front Panel Audio Connector Installation
Peripheral Connector Installation
USB2.0 Connector Installation
USB3.0 Connector Installation
Graphics Card Installation
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Entering Setup
Entering BIOS Setup
Overview
Operation
Updating BIOS
Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH
Settings
System Status
Advanced
Boot
Security
Save & Exit
M-Flash
Oc Profile
Hardware Monitor
Appendix A Realtek Audio
Software Configuration
Software Panel Overview
Auto Popup Dialog
Hardware Default Setting
Appendix B Intel RAID (Optional
Introduction
Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM
Create Raid Volume
Intel Raid
Delete Raid Volume
Recovery Volume Options
Degraded RAID Array
System Acceleration (Optional
RST Synchronization (Optional
Appendix C Intel SBA (Optional
Prerequisites
Installing Intel SBA
Software Configuration
Software Panel Overview
Password Settings
Help Button
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Preface
Z97 GAMING 3
H97 GAMING 3
B85 GAMING 3
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