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Asus Z97-PRO Series User Manual

Asus Z97-PRO Series User Manual (180 pages)

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 17 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Electrical Safety
6
Safety Information

6
About this Guide

7
- Conventions Used in this Guide
  8
Z97-PRO Specifications Summary

9
Package Contents

15
Installation Tools and Components

16
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

17
Special Features

17
- Product Highlights
  17
- Other Special Features
  18
Motherboard Overview

19
- Before You Proceed
  19
- Motherboard Layout
  20
- Layout Contents
  21
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  22
- System Memory
  23
- Memory Configurations
  24
- Expansion Slots
  34
- Onboard Buttons and Switches
  36
- Jumpers
  40
  - To Erase RTC RAM
    40
  - Clear RTC RAM (3-Pin CLRTC)
    40
- Onboard Leds
  42
- Internal Connectors
  49
- System Panel Connector 20-8 Pin PANEL
  56
Chapter 2: Basic Installation

59
Building Your PC System

59
- Motherboard Installation
  59
- CPU Installation
  61
- CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation
  62
- DIMM Installation
  64
- ATX Power Connection
  65
- SATA Device Connection
  66
- Front I/O Connector
  67
- Expansion Card Installation
  68
- Wi-Fi Antenna Installation (Optional)
  69
BIOS Update Utility

70
Motherboard Rear and Audio Connections

72
- Rear I/O Connection
  72
- Audio I/O Connections
  74
Starting up for the First Time

76
Turning off the Computer

77
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

79
Knowing BIOS

79
BIOS Setup Program

80
- EZ Mode
  81
- Advanced Mode
  82
  - Menu Bar
    83
  - Menu Items
    83
  - Submenu Items
    83
  - Hot Keys
    84
  - Scroll Bar
    84
  - General Help
    84
  - Configuration Fields
    84
- Qfan Control
  85
- Configuring Fans Manually
  86
- EZ Tuning Wizard
  87
- Creating Raid
  88
My Favorites

89
- Adding Items to My Favorites
  90
Main Menu

91
- Administrator Password
  92
Ai Tweaker Menu

93
- Dram Timing Control
  97
Advanced Menu

110
- CPU Configuration
  111
- PCH Configuration
  114
- PCH Storage Configuration
  115
- System Agent Configuration
  117
- USB Configuration
  118
- Platform Misc Configuration
  119
- Onboard Devices Configuration
  121
- APM Configuration
  123
- Network Stack Configuration
  124
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology
  125
Monitor Menu

126
Boot Menu

129
- Secure Boot
  133
- Boot Option Priorities
  135
- Boot Override
  135
Tool Menu

136
- ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
  136
- ASUS O.C. Profile
  137
- ASUS DRAM SPD Information
  138
Exit Menu

139
Updating BIOS

140
- EZ Update
  140
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
  141
- ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3
  142
- ASUS BIOS Updater
  143
Chapter 4: Software Support

147
Installing an Operating System

147
Support DVD Information

147
- Running the Support DVD
  147
- Obtaining the Software Manuals
  149
Software Information

150
AI Suite 3

150
- Ai Charger
  153
- USB 3.0 Boost
  154
- EZ Update
  155
- USB BIOS Flashback
  157
- USB Charger
  159
- Push Notice
  160
  - Sending Messages to Your Smart Device
    162
  - Viewing Your Computer Status on Your Smart Device
    162
- System Information
  163
Audio Configurations

164
Chapter 5: RAID Support

167
RAID Configurations

167
Creating a RAID Driver Disk

173
- Creating a RAID Driver Disk in Windows
  173
- Installing the RAID Driver During Windows ® os Installation
  174
Appendices

175
Notices

175
- Canadian Department of Communications Statement
  176
- Rf Equipment Notices
  177
ASUS Contact Information

179

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