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EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN A

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-1Product introduction11.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or c

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionZ97-PRO GAMERPlace this side towards the rear of the chassis1.2.3 Motherboard layoutZ97-PRO GAMERPCIEX16_1PCI1PCI2P

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-31.2.4 Layout contents1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1150socketdesignedfort

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.1 Installing the CPU123ABUnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU.• Ensurethatyouinstallthecorre

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-5ABC541.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtotheCPUheatsinkandCPUbefore you

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction3 4ABBATo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly21To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly2BAAB1

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-71.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThismotherboardcomeswithfourDoubleDataRate3(DDR3)DualInlineMemoryModule(DIMM)socke

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect(SPD),whichisthestandardwa

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-9DDR3 3000 (O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip BrandChip NO.Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)2 DIMMs

iiE9782First Edition (V1)October 2014Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Opt

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-11DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optio

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-13DDR3 1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3 1600 MHz capability(continuedonthenextpage)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIM

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-15Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsCrucialBLS4G3D16

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3 1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-171.4.3 Installing a DIMM123To remove a DIMMBA

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Expansion slotsInthefuture,youmayneedtoinstallexpansioncards.Thefollowingsub-sectionsdescribethe

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-19PCIE Auto mode M.2 PCIE mode enabledPCIEX1_1N/A x1 x1 N/APCIEX1_2N/A N/A x1 N/APXIEX16_3x4 x2 x2 x2M.2 socketN/A N/A N/A x2Recom

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guide ...

1-20Chapter 1: Product introductionIRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HI.G.D. Shared– – – – – – –HDAudio1Controller– – – – – –Shared

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-211.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)ThisjumperallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.Youcanclearthe

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionLAN portSpeed LEDActivity Link LED1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port.ThisportconnectstoaPS/2mouseorPS/2ke

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-23• 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o

1-24Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)Thisconnectorisforaserial(COM)port.Conne

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-253. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2, 4-pin CHA_FAN3) Connectthe

1-26Chapter 1: Product introduction•Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpe

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-275. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupport

1-28Chapter 1: Product introduction8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314)TheseconnectorsareforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBm

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-299. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS)ThisconnectorconnectstoSerialATA6.0Gb/sharddi

ivSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

1-30Chapter 1: Product introduction• SystempowerLED(2-pin+PWR_LED-)This2-pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.ConnectthechassispowerLE

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-3112. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperat

1-32Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR)ThemotherboardcomeswithastandbypowerLEDthatlightsuptoind

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER1-331.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThismotherboardsupportsWindows®7(32-bit/64-bit),Windows®8(32

1-34Chapter 1: Product introduction

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stabili

2-2Chapter 2: Getting started2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.Before

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le wh

2-4Chapter 2: Getting startedBooting the system in DOS environmentTo boot the system in DOS:1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-55. Select Yes then press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Restart your comput

vWhere to find more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe ASU

2-6Chapter 2: Getting started2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-7• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available onl

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedConfiguration fieldsMenu bar General helpSub-menu itemMenu itemsScroll barLast modified settingsLanguageHot KeysMyFavorit

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-9Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system setting

2-10Chapter 2: Getting startedQuick Note (F9)This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS.•

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-112.2.3 QFan ControlThe QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of your CPU and chas

2-12Chapter 2: Getting startedConfiguring fans manuallySelect Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed.To cong

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-132.2.4 EZ Tuning WizardEZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best set

2-14Chapter 2: Getting startedCreating RAIDTo create RAID:1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wiz

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-152.3 My FavoritesMyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favoriteBIOS items.Adding items to

viZ97-PRO GAMER specifications summary(continued on the next page)Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.MotherboardAS

2-16Chapter 2: Getting started2.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu pro

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-17To change an administrator password:1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the Enter Curren

2-18Chapter 2: Getting started2.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-19Target CPU Frequency: xxxxMHzDisplays the target CPU frequency.Target DRAM Frequency: xxxxMHzDisplays the target DRAM frequency.

2-20Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Strap [Auto]This item allows you to select a strap close to your target BCLK (base clock) for an extreme overclockin

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-21The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core].1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]S

2-22Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto]This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The congurable options vary wit

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-23CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Selec

2-24Chapter 2: Getting startedPackage Power Time Window [Auto]Also known as Power Limit 1, this item allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-25Idle Power-out Response [Auto]This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits

viiZ97-PRO GAMER specifications summary(continued on the next page)Multi-GPU SupportSupports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ TechnologySupports AMD® Quad-GPU Cr

2-26Chapter 2: Getting started• The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode].• [Adaptive Mode] is available fo

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-27The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode].Offset Mode Sign [+][+]

2-28Chapter 2: Getting startedThe following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode].Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graph

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-29SVID Voltage Override [Auto]This item allows you to set the SVID Voltage override. By default, this item takes the standard valu

2-30Chapter 2: Getting started2.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cauti

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-31Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled][Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPU

2-32Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU C-States [Auto]This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disable

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-33Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode. Conguration options:

2-34Chapter 2: Getting startedAggressive LPM Support [Disabled]This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allows yo

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-35CPU Graphics Multi-Monitor [Disabled]Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set

viiiZ97-PRO GAMER specifications summaryASUS gaming featuresInteractive HomeCloudMedia Streamer- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV- Me

2-36Chapter 2: Getting startedIntel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto][Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup.[Smart Auto] Enabl

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-37PEG ASPM Support [Disabled]This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized

2-38Chapter 2: Getting startedChange Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to selec

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-392.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Scroll

2-40Chapter 2: Getting started2.7.1 Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and congure the minimum duty cycle for each

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-412.7.5 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto][Auto] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control for 4-pin CPU fan.[Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan contro

2-42Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-43Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle Temperature [45]Use the <+> or <-> keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature

2-44Chapter 2: Getting startedScroll down to display the following items:2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled][Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed.[Dis

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-45SATA Support [All Devices][All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports will be available during POST. This process will

ixSpecications are subject to change without notice. Z97-PRO GAMER specifications summaryInternal connectors1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector suppor

2-46Chapter 2: Getting startedPOST Delay Time [3 sec]This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] or [Full Screen]. This item allow

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-47Launch CSM [Enabled][Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices.[Enabled] For better

2-48Chapter 2: Getting startedInstall Default Secure Boot keysThis item allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (P

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-49Delete the dbAllows you to delete the db le from your system. Conguration options: [Yes] [No]Load Default dbSelect Yes to load

2-50Chapter 2: Getting started2.9 Tool menuThe Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Ent

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER2-512.9.3 ASUS SPD InformationDIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module instal

2-52Chapter 2: Getting started

AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890-