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1. i CPU_LED ZOTAR VGA_LED om O ox BOOT DEVICE LED O a mm Li B I J J Z97 AR CPU DRAM BOOT_DEVICE VGA LED Chapter 1 Product introduction TPU LED TPU_LED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled Ea imi oo a ME inln a afaa m aa a a a C E aa am I COUT CIC ae Z97 AR TPU LEDs EPU LED OLED2 The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled CI m J 5 B GH J cH i z EH m 1 Z97 AR rR C iii Cue C Ii i a Li H g T Z97 AR EPU LED ASUS Z97 A
2. E mm Do o 2 a m ad am g So Es m s ZAFAR i 2 QO E D E a Bon m m um C Z97 AR Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 2 ASUS Z97 CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Normal Clear RTC Default Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure AR If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when thae system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values Due to chipset behavior AC power off is required to enable C P R function You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and
3. z _ amp amp e 22 pero 22 fh om mm E g gao tao gaS L Z L Z LL Z Z97 AR Fan connectors lt i lt i lt i oc oc oc I E O O O LN e TheCPU FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power e TheCPU FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature 1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction 4 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit E QEATX12V EATXPWR E PIN 1 12V DC GND 3 Volts GND 12V DC GND 12 Volts 5 Volts 12V DC GND 12 Volts 5 Volts 12V DC GND 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts GND L GND l m 5 Volts L GND GND GND Oo Z97 AR 5 Volts PSON K GND GND 3 Volts 12 Volts O 3 Volts 3 Volts ii L PIN 1 L T m O m C Ah ros I LAZ Z97 AR ATX power connectors r ASUS Z97 AR For a fully configured system we r
4. d O a K T SENSOR 1 m To GND o K PIN 1 L Mt Cm oo T SENSOR IN Z97 AR T SENSOR connector Z The thermistor cable is purchased separately ASUS Z97 AR 1 35 1 8 1 Onboard LEDs 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 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED 0 a Sl E LERB 5 7 i ead O m Om m PWR LED m e Oo JC TN Z97 AR PWR LED POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST Power On Self Test CPU memory modules VGA card and hard disk drives If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved T T 0 DRAM LED
5. Z97 AR USB2 0 connectors PN Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 2 0 ports under Windows 7 10 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance the network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity H CI om isi ff m f e klama aala a afa a a a C PWRDWN GND 3VSB NC LADO 3V LAD3 PCIRST FRAME PCICLK PIN 1 NC NC GND NC ND O m TPM LAD1 LAD2 CLKRUN SERIRQ Chapter 1 Product introduction 11 System panel connector 10 1 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions E ila ala alajaaala ja a a 4J Mami Ground Ground Speaker
6. 8x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 ports at mid board 2 ports at rear panel High Performance 5 Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Whole system optimization with a single click 5 Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU EPU DIGI Power Control Fan Xpert 3 and Turbo APP together providing better CPU performance efficient power saving precise digital power control whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages continued on the next page Vii viii Z97 AR 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 level TPU switch EPU EPU EPU switch Fan Xpert 3 Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App Featuring automatic system performance tuning network priority and audio scene configuration for selected applications UEFI BIOS Most advanced options with fast response time M 2 amp SATA Express Onboard The latest transfer technologies with up to 10 Gb s data transfer speeds Special Memory O C Design Superb memory O C capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect Thunderbolt Ready Optional Blistering fast 20 Gb s data transfers upgrade with ThunderboltEX II series Interactive Home Cl
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8. 1 30 Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 Esi an BF E lalala alala a a fa a n a a Mami q Ii 247 AR DRCT O L Oa CZ ao m Ee ee L Ei E it a m C E PIN 1 Z97 AR DRCT connector D Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details 8 M 2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M 2 NGFF SSD module E a IDC o ED Ci g o lalaa alaala afa n a a 2 M 2 SOCKET3 O 4 Om es LV LI L
9. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports It includes descriptions of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 2 BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided 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 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task WD gt Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select I
10. PLED PLED 5V A PANEL PIN1 PWR round Reset Ground DD LED HDD LED G Y YO B Clee I AL Eh cf Co HDD LED PWRSW RESET Z97 AR System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PWR_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 Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDD_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWR_SW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset bu
11. This item allows you to accelerate the performance of the SSDs Solid State Drives by dynamically adjusting the power management during heavy multitasking Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows your system to adjust the CPU s voltage and cores frequency resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU states Auto This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU states to Enabled Enhanced C1 state Enabled This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C3 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 repo
12. G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBXL 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24 GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2x2GB GL1L128M88 BA15B 9 9 9 24 GEIL GVP34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2x2GB 9 9 9 24 GEIL GVP38GB1333C9DC 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24 INNODISK M3UN 2GHJBC09 2GB Hynix H5TQ2G83C FRH9C 9 9 9 24 INNODISK M3UN 4GHJACO09 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83C FRH9C 9 9 9 24 KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KL9 2GB KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF GXX 12A KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KL9 2GB KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KL9 4GB KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S 4G 4GB Elpida J2108ECSE DJ F KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H 4G 4GB ELPIDA J2108BDBG GN F KINGSTON 1 18 KVR13N9S8H 4 4GB ELPIDA J4208BBBG GN F Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Mach Xtreme Mach Xtreme Part No MXD3U133316GQ MXD3V13332GS SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO SS Mach Xtreme C2S46D3 0 D313 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4M1 SS MICRON D9PFJ Patriot PSD32G13332 DS Pririot PM128M8D 9 3BU 15 RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe DS RiDATA C304627CB 9 1AG22Fe RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf DS RiDATA E304459CB 9 1AG32Cf Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 SS S POWER 10YT3E5 9 Silicon Power S
13. Optional Voltage KINGSTON KHX16C9K2 16 16GB 2x8GB 1333 9 9 9 24 KINGSTON KHX16C9P1K2 16 16GB 2x8GB KINGSTON KVR16N11 4 4GB KINGSTON D2568JP UCPGGBU 11 11 11 28 1 KINGSTON KVR16N11 4 4G Hynix H5TQ2G8 3CFRPBC Micron MT16JTF1G64AZ 1G6E1 8GB Micron D9QBJ Micron MT8JTF51264AZ 1G6E1 4GB Micron D9QBJ MICRON MT8KTF25664AZ 1G6M1 2GB MICRON D9PFJ Patriot PV316G16 OC9K XMP 16GB 2x4GB 1600 9 9 9 24 Patriot PV316G16 OC9K XMP 16GB 2x8GB 1600 9 9 9 24 SMD 4G28N1P 16KM SanMax 4GB ELPIDA J4208BBB G GN F 1600 SMD 4G68HP 16KZ SanMax 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G8 3BFRPBC SMD 4G68NG 16KK SanMax 4GB ELPIDA J2108BDB G GN F SanMax SMD 8G28NP 16KM 8GB ELPIDA J4208BBB G GN F 1600 SP002GBLT U160V02 XMP Silicon Power 2GB S POWER 20YT5NG 9 11 11 28 SP004GBLT U160V02 XMP Silicon Power 4GB S POWER 20YT5NG 9 9 9 24 SP004GXLY U160NSA XMP Silicon Power 4GB 1600 9 9 9 27 SP008GXLY U160NSA XMP Silicon Power 8GB 1600 9 9 9 27 Team TED34GM16 00C11BK 4GB H5TC2G8 3EFR 11 11 11 28 Team TED38GM16 00C11BK 8GB H5TQ4G 83AFR 11 11 11 28 Team TLD34G1600 HC9BK XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24 Team TLD38G1600 HC9BK XMP 16GB 2x8GB 9 9 9 24 Team TXD34096M1
14. e USB 3 0 devices can only be used for data storage e We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3 0 devices e Due to the design of the Intel 9 series chipset all USB devices connected to the USB 2 0 and USB 3 0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility e Multi VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows OS environment two displays under BIOS and one display under DOS e Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks Pixel Clock H total x V Total x Frame Rate Screen refresh rate DisplayPort 533 MHz HDMI port 300 MHz LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Orange Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange Blinking Data activity 1 Gbps connection Orange Blinking Ready to wake up LAN port then steady from S5 mode Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light Blue Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black J Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM This connector i
15. 4x4GB 11 12 11 30 K4 16GX XMP KINGSTON KHX21C11T3FK 64GB 8x8GB 9 9 9 24 8 64X XMP Silicon SP004GXLYU213NSA XMP 4GB 2133 11 12 Power 11 30 Silicon SP008GXLYU213NSA XMP 8GB 2133 11 12 Power 11 30 Transcend TX2133KLH 16GK XMP 16GB 2x8GB 2133 10 11 10 27 Transcend TX2133KLN 8GK XMP 8GB 2x4GB 2133 10 11 10 27 DDR3 2000 0 C MHz capability Vendors Part No SS DS Chip Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket Brand support Optional AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V XMP 4GB 2x2GB Asint SLA302G08 ML2HB XMP 4GB H5TQ2G83 BFRH9C GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB DDR3 1866 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 16GB 2x8GB 1866 9 9 9 27 Ver5 29 XMP CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 16GB 4x4GB 9 10 9 27 Ver4 13 XMP CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 16GB 4x4GB 9 10 9 27 Ver8 16 XMP CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A1866C9 32GB 4x8GB 9 10 9 27 Ver3 24 XMP CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 8GB 2x4GB Ver4 13 XMP CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 8GB 2x4GB Ver5 12 XMP CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 8GB 2x4GB Ver8 16 XMP continued on the next page ASUS Z97 AR 1 14 DDR3 1866 O C MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR Part No CMT32GX3M4X1866C9 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x8GB Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 9 10 9 27 CORSAIR CMY16GX3M2A1866C9 Ver 4
16. Legacy OpROM first This item allows you to select the type of PCle PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first 2 8 11 Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Windows UEFI Mode Windows UEFI This item allows you to select your installed operating system Mode Execute the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode Z The following item appears only when you set the OS Type to Windows UEFI mode Key Management This allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys Platform key PK Key exchange Key KEK Signature database db and Revoked Signatures dbx When the default Secure boot keys are loaded the PK state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to save the PK Platform K
17. Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 Americas Megatronds Inc Sub menu item General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Menu items Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU and memory voltage output ASUS Z97 AR 2 10 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items UN AZ Jau For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration PETEGA For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration Monitor For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items My Favorites Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt System date and time settings This panel shows the time and date of your system Click this panel to change the system date and time settings Language This button
18. for each fan 2 7 2 CPU Temperature MB Temperature PCH Core Temperature SENSOR1 Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU motherboard PCH Core and SENSOR1 temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 7 3 CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A CPU Optional Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Chassis Fan 1 4 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis and power fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed ASUS Z97 AR 2 45 2 46 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 2 7 5 CPU Q Fan Control Auto This item allows you to set the CPU Q Fan operating mode Auto Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes PWM Mode Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4 pin CPU fan DC Mode Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature in DC mode for 3 pin CPU fan Disabled Disables the Q Fan control Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q Fan Control to DC
19. gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval VA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Adaptive Mode Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item allows you to increase the voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Graphics Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage options 2 5 19 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the CPU including its PCIE controller and the PCU power control unit Increase the voltage to enhance the overclocking capability You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 0 999 V with a 0 001 V interval 2 5 20 CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value ASUS Z97 AR 2 31 2 32 CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Auto This item allows yo
20. 13 13 35 G SKILL F3 2800C11D 8GTXD XMP 8GB 2x4GB 11 13 13 35 G SKILL F3 2800C11D 8GTXDG XMP 8GB 2x4GB 11 14 14 35 G SKILL F3 2800C11G 16GTXDG XMP 16GB 4x4GB 11 14 14 35 G SKILL F3 2800C10D 8GTXD XMP 8GB 2x4GB 10 12 12 35 G SKILL F3 2800C12G 16GTXDG XMP 16GB 4x4GB 12 14 14 35 G SKILL F3 2800C11D 16GTXDG XMP 16GB 2x8GB 11 14 14 35 G SKILL F3 2800C11G 32GTXDG XMP 32GB 4x8GB 11 14 14 35 G SKILL F3 2800C11D 16GTXD XMP 16GB 2x 8GB 11 13 13 35 G SKILL F3 2800C11G 32GTXD XMP 32GB 4x8GB 11 13 13 35 G SKILL APACER F3 2800C12D 16GTXD XMP 78 BAGH5 AFDOC XMP 16GB 2x8GB 8GB 2x4GB 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 35 APACER 78 CAGH6 AFDOC XMP 16GB 2x8GB 12 14 14 35 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A 2800C11 XMP 16GB 4x4GB 11 14 14 35 CORSAIR CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A 2800C12 XMP CMY16GX3M4A 2800C12R XMP 16GB 4x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 12 14 14 36 12 14 14 36 KINGSTON KHX28C12T2K2 8X 8GB 2x4GB 12 14 14 32 Team TXD38G2800HC 12DBK XMP 32GB 4x8GB 11 14 14 35 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 2666 0 C MHz capability Vendors Part No Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional Apacer 78 BAGFF AFCOC XMP 8GB 2x4GB 12 13 13 35 Apacer 78 BAGFR AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x4GB 12
21. 21 XMP 16GB 2x8GB 9 10 9 27 CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver3 24 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 10 9 27 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1866C10 Ver5 29 XMP 16GB 2x8GB 10 11 10 30 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 16GB 2x8GB 1866 9 10 9 27 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x8GB 10 11 10 27 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x8GB 10 11 10 27 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 10 9 27 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 10 9 27 CORSAIR Cricial CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G Ver5 12 XMP BLE8G3D1869DE1T X0 16FED XMP 8GB 2x4GB 16GB 2x8GB 1866 9 10 9 27 1866 9 9 9 27 Crucial BLE4G3D1869DE1X T0 16FMD XMP 4GB 9 9 9 27 G SKILL F3 14900CL10G 32GBZL XMP 32GB 4x8GB 10 11 10 30 G SKILL G SKILL F3 14900CL9D 8GBSR XMP F3 14900CL9Q 16GBXL XMP 8GB 2x4GB 16GB 4x4GB 9 10 9 28 9 10 9 28 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP 16GB 4x4GB 9 10 9 28 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP 16GB 4x4GB 9 10 9 28 G SKILL G SKILL F3 1866C 10Q2 64GZM XMP F3 1866C1002 64GZM XMP 64GB 2x8GB 64GB 2x8GB 10 11 10 30 10 11 10 30 G SKILL F3 1866C9G 32GXM XMP 32GB 4x8GB 9 10 9 28 GEIL GEEL316GB1866C9DC XMP 16GB 2x8GB 1866 9 10 9 28 KINGSTON Silicon Powe
22. 5 14 DIGI VRM CPU Load line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel specification and affects CPU power voltage The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0 to 115 Configuration options Auto Level 1 Level 9 Z The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored ASUS Z97 AR 2 25 CPU VRM Switching Frequency Auto This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production Select Manual to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Configuration options Auto Manual AN DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to Manual Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency KHz 300 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 250 KHz to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled This item allows to enhance the system stability Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Power Pha
23. 9 11 9 28 1 65 Vendors Part No Chip Timing Voltage NO G SKILL F3 17600CL7D 4GBFLS XMP GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC XMP GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP 4G 2x2GB DS 4GB 2x2GB DS 8GB 2x4GB DS DDR3 2133 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket NO support 1 12 A DATA AX3U2133W4G10 DR XMP 8GB 2x4GB 10 11 11 30 Optional A DATA AX3U2133W8G10 DR XMP 16GB 2x8GB 10 11 11 30 Apacer 78 BAGE4 AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24 Apacer AHU04GFB33CAQ3R XMP 4GB 11 13 13 31 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A2133C9 Ver4 21 XMP 16GB 2x8GB 9 11 11 31 CORSAIR CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A2133C9 Ver4 21 XMP CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 Ver1 5 XMP 32GB 4x8GB 8GB 2x4GB 9 11 11 31 9 11 10 27 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2B2133C9 Ver5 12 XMP 8GB 2x4GB continued on the next page 9 11 11 31 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 2133 O C MHz capability Vendors Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A2133C11R 8GB 2x4GB 11 11 11 27 Ver4 21 XMP CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A2133C11R 8GB 2x4GB 11 11 11 27 Ver4 21 XMP G SKILL F3 17000CL11Q2 64GB 8x8GB 11 11 11 30 64GBZLD XMP G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GB 4x4GB 9 11 10 28 16GBZH XMP G SKILL F3 2133C10Q 32GSR XMP 32GB 4x8GB 10 12 12 31 G SKILL F3 2133011Q 32GZL XMP 32GB 4x8GB 11 11 11 31 KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3 16GB
24. ASUS Q Design ASUS Q LED CPU DRAM VGA Boot Device LED ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM _ ASUS Q Connector 5X Protection featuring all round protection provides the best quality reliability and durability USB 3 0 Boost Ai Charger Disk Unlocker Al Suite 3 MemOK EZ XMP Quiet Thermal Design ASUS Fan Xpert 3 ASUS Fanless Design Heatsink solution Precision Tweaker 2 vCore Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0 001 V increment iGPU Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0 001 V increment vCCIO Adjustable Analog and Digital I O voltage at 0 001 V increment vCCIN Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0 01 V increment vCCSA Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0 001 V increment vDRAM Bus 144 step Memory voltage control vPCH 88 step Chipset voltage control SFS Stepless Frequency Selection BCLK PCIE frequency tuning from 80 MHz up to 300 MHz at 0 1 MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI portt continued on the next page Z97 AR specifications summary Rear panel I O ports Internal I O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x Optical S PDIF out port 1 x Intel LAN RJ45 port 4x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 channel audio I O ports 1 x 19 pin USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 2 0 port
25. DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1 2 Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 511 DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Configuration options Auto 1 65535 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 16 DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CAS Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 RTL IOL control DRAM RTL Initial Value Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 Chapter 2 BIOS information DRAM RTL CHA_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM IO L CHA_RODO Auto C
26. Mode of the BIOS after POST EZ Mode This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST 2 8 10 CSM Compatibility Support Module This item allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disables the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode ASUS Z97 AR 2 51 Z 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 Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OpROM Legacy OpROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices Legacy OpROM first This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy OpROM first This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Both Legacy OpROM first Both UEFI first Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from PCI E PCI Expansion Devices
27. Select a profile to apply to PPY g your fans Click to go back to main menu 7 Select to manually configure Click to undo the changes your fans Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans operating speed arget fan amd thes mive the sider te select any of ches profiles Standard Silent Tirte and foe can alto mows the sider to Manual and manually configure the fan s operating speed PAM CPU FAN CHAT FAN Speed points CAA CHAS FAN OHAJ FAN Undo ooy I eweg Click or tap to manually configure your fans 2 12 Chapter 2 BIOS information To configure your fans 1 Select the fan that you want to configure 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 2 4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM computer usage and CPU fan to their best settings You can also easily set RAID in your system using this feature EZ Tuning Wizard System OC setup RAID RAID setup CPL Freg 2400 MHz Fa tan tir BC LK 100 0 MHz Tempe 45 C ORAM Freq 1024 PAB ORS 1333441Hz Tuning your system settings To tune your settings 1 Press lt F11 gt on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen then click Next 2 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming Media Editing the
28. When the TPU switch is set to Enabled TPU_I CPU Ratio Boost the system automatically adjusts the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance When the TPU switch is set to Enabled TPU II CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost the system automatically adjusts the base clock rate BLCK and the CPU ratio for a more enhanced performance f o C ra gt IB mo sl _ o E mo i l F TPU 7 TPU I TPU_II _ 0 1 O o 2 Disabled Enabled Enabled i fh coroa mm oo Default CPU Ratio Boost CPU BCLK and Z97 AR TPU switch Ratio Boost ASUS Z97 AR The TPU LEDs TPU_LED near the TPU switch light up when you set the TPU switch to TPU I mode or TPU II mode Refer to section 1 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LEDs If you enable this switch under Windows OS environment the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may use the 5 Way Optimization and TPU feature in the Al Suite 3 application adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made 1 41 4 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up
29. above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen MyFavorites F3 This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup Select frequently used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu Z Refer to section 2 3 My Favorites for more information Q Fan Control F6 This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans Use this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings Z Refer to section 2 2 3 QFan Control for more information Chapter 2 BIOS information 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 Z Refer to section 2 2 4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information Quick Note F9 This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS Z e The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions delete cut copy and paste e You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on th
30. are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding components carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard
31. below 1 65 V is recommended to protect the CPU DIMM A2 DIMM AT DIMM B2 Z97 AR 240 pin DDR3 DIMM socket ASUS Z97 AR 1 7 1 8 Recommended memory configurations g ID f 9 a g DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 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 aN e You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation e Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules e Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard e This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb 64 MB chips or l
32. from 0 001V to 2 440 V with a 0 001 V interval 2 5 23 CPU Input Voltage Auto This item allows you to set an input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 800 V to 2 700 V with a 0 010 V interval 2 5 24 DRAM Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the DRAM voltage You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 20 V to 1 92 V with a 0 01 V interval AN According to Intel CPU specifications DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65 V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65 V Chapter 2 BIOS information 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 lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 70 V to 1 5 V with a 0 0125 V interval Z e The values of the CPU PLL Voltage CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage iGPU Manual Voltage iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings e The system may need better cooling system for a more stable performance under high voltage settings 2 5 26 PCH VLX Voltage Aut
33. is below operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Disabled Enabled V The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio s time duration that exceeds the TDP Thermal Design Power for maximum performance Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 W t0 4096 W Package Power Time Window Auto Also known as Power Limit 1 this item allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP Thermal Design Power Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 to 127 in seconds Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Also known as Power Limit 2 this item allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 W to 4096 W CPU Integrated VR Current Limit Auto Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 125 to 1023 875 with a 0 125 interval CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode Auto This item allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator Decrease the switc
34. key to close Setup Tree Map screen 5 Goto My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items 2 4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings ALES UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced maisto S 26 02 2014 23 1 78 English CE Myfavorite F3 do Ofan Control f Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 zy Quick Note F3 Wednesday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor CPU 3400 MHz Memory 1333 MHz Language System Date 2 Voltage System Time Choose the default language 2 4 1 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings N e If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM e The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed Chapter 2 BIOS information 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 fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administ
35. 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 You can also assign Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 4 System Agent Configuration VT D Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following items appear only when you set VT D item to Enabled CPU Display Audio Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU audio devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled Graphics Configuration This item allows you to select a primary display from CPU and PCle graphical devices Primary Display Auto This item allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCle devices Configuration options Auto CPU Graphics PCIE PCI CPU Graphics Memory Auto This item allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for the multi monitor output The CPU graphics shared system memory size is fixed at 64 MB Configuration options Auto 82M 64M 96M 128M 160M 192M 224M 256M 288M 820M 352M 384M 416M 448M 480M 512M Render Standby Auto This item allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power when the system is idle C
36. override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Idle Power out Response Auto This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Power Current Slope Auto This item allows you to enhance the power saving condition or the system overclocking capabiltity Select a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for system overclocking enhancement Configuration options Auto LEVEL 4 LEVEL 4 Power Current Offset Auto This item allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold Configuration options Auto 100 87 5 75 0 62 5 50 0 37 5 25 0 12 5 0 12 5 25 0 37 5 50 0 62 5 75 0 87 5 100 Chapter 2 BIOS information Power Fast Ramp Response Auto This item allows you to enhance the response of the CPU voltage regulator during the load transients Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 0 00 to 1 50 Configuration options Auto 0 00 1 50 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better p
37. support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Please refer to Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List for details 2x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slots single at x16 or dual at x8 x8 mode 1x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot max at x2 mode Expansion 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots slots 2x PCI slots The PCle x1_1 2 slots share bandwidth with M 2 Socket 3 The M 2 Socket 3 is disabled by default Integrated graphics processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support DisplayPort HDMI ports Supports DisplayPort 1 2 with max resolution of 4096 x 2160 24 Hz 3840 x 2160 60 Hz Supports HDMI with max resolution of 4096 x 2160 24 Hz or 2560 x 1600 60 Hz continued on the next page Z97 AR specifications summary Multi GPU Support Storage ASUS Exclusive Features 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 2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays Supports AMD Quad GPU CrossFireX Technology Supports NVIDIA Quad GPU SLI Technology with 2 PCle x16 graphics cards Intel Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0 1 5 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 support 1x SATA Express port one at mid board black compatible with 2 x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports 4 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s conne
38. system We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system aN e The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only Some screen displays may not be the same as what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard e Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program e If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5 See section Exit Menu for details e If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen ASUS Z97 AR 2 7 2 8 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 To access the Advanced Mode click E
39. the single computer WW ASUS Z97 AR Delete the db This item allows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Load db from File This item allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append db from File This item allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 2 53 2 54 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 file from your system Load dbx from File This item allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Configuration options Yes No Append dbx from File This item allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded AN The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 2 8 12 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system ACN e To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press lt F8 gt after POST Windows 8 not supported e To select the boot device d
40. the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading Configuration options Keep Current Settings Ratio First BCLK First AN Ensure that you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either BCLK First or Ratio First To keep the current overclocking tuner status select Keep Current Settings 2 5 12 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled The ASUS EPU Energy Processing Unit sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings Enable this item to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 13 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type Auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key N Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 ASUS Z97 AR 2 21 2 22 DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63
41. 0 12 12 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL10Q2 64GBZHD XMP 64GB 8x8GB 10 12 12 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL10G 32GBZHD XMP 32GB 4x8GB 10 12 12 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL11G 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x4GB 11 11 11 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP ASUS Z97 AR 4G 2x2GB continued on the next page 9 11 9 28 DDR3 2400 0 C MHz capability Vendors G SKILL Part No F3 19200CL9Q 16GBZMD XMP 16GB 4x4GB Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 9 11 11 31 G SKILL F3 2400C11Q 32GXM XMP 32GB 4x8GB 11 13 13 31 GEIL GOC316GB24 00C10QC XMP 16GB 4x4GB 10 11 11 30 GEIL GOC316GB24 00C11QC XMP 16GB 4x4GB 11 11 11 30 Kingston KHX2400C11D 3K4 8GX XMP 8GB 4x2GB 11 13 11 30 KINGSTON KHX24C11K4 16X XMP 16GB 4x4GB 11 13 13 30 KINGSTON KINGSTON KHX24C11T2K2 8X XMP KHX24C11T3K2 16X XMP 8GB 2x4GB 16GB 2x8GB 2400 11 13 13 32 KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K4 XMP 16GB 4x4GB 2400 11 13 13 30 KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K4 32X XMP 9 9 9 24 Mushkin 997122R XMP 32GB 4x8GB 16GB 2x8GB 2400 10 12 12 28 Silicon Power SP004GXLYU240NSA XMP 4GB 2400 11 13 13 32 Transcend TX2400KLN 8GK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DDR3 2200 0 C MHz capability 2400 1 1 12 11 29 DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 7 10 10 28 1 65 9 10 9 28 1 65
42. 07 V Too V 5200 V Chapter 2 BIOS information Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technicia
43. 13 13 35 Apacer 78 CAGFF AFDOC XMP 16GB 2x8GB 12 13 13 35 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2666C1 1 Ver5 12 XMP 16GB 4x4GB 11 13 13 35 G SKILL F3 2666CL10G 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x4GB 10 12 12 31 GEIL GOC332GB2666C1 1 32GB 4x8GB 11 13 13 32 QC XMP KINGSTON KHX26C11T2K2 8X XMP 8GB 2x4GB 2666 1 1 13 13 32 DDR3 2500 0 C MHz capability Vendors Part No Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket NO support Optional 1 2 4 G SKILL F3 20000CL10Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 10 11 11 31 1 65 The above QVL is for the DDR3 2500 MHz memory module module will run at DDR3 2400 MHz frequency DDR3 2400 0 C MHz capability Vendors A DATA AX3U2400W4G11 DMV XMP 8GB 2x4GB Timing 11 13 13 35 Voltage Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2500 MHz memory DIMM socket support Optional A DATA AX3U2400W8G11 DMV XMP 16GB 2x8GB 11 13 13 35 Apacer 78 BAGFL AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x4GB 11 12 12 30 Apacer 783BAGF3 AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x4GB 11 11 11 30 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A2400C10 Ver4 21 XMP 16GB 2x8GB 10 12 12 31 CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A2400C10 Ver5 29 XMP 32GB 4x8GB 10 12 12 31 CORSAIR CMY16GX3M2A 2400C10A Ver4 21 XMP 16GB 8x2GB 10 12 12 31 CORSAIR CMY16GX3M2A 2400C10R Ver4 21 XMP 16GB 2x8GB 10 12 12 31 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 Ver4 21 16GB 2x8GB 1
44. 2 2 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 With this utlity you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard driver software and firmware Click or tap to search and i Click or tap to update select the BIOS file sLESOEAE a theBIOS VA EZ Update reguires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP Internet Service Provider 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Z Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS then press lt Enter gt B Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Chapter 2 BIOS information 7 Reboot the system when t
45. 4MB UBEL FAD USB DISK 2 0 5324MB ENTCEE SETUP f and l Eo move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC tO OOO using cerfaultes 4 When the booting message appears press lt Enter gt within five 5 seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt ISOLINUX 3 20 2006 08 26 Copyright C 1994 2005 H Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD CD is detected Press ENTER to boot from the DVD CD If no key is pressed within 5 seconds the system will boot next priority device automatically boot 5 On the FreeDOS prompt type d then press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org gt d D gt Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file 1 Onthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g ASUS Z97 AR 2 5 2 On the BIOS Updater screen press lt Tab gt to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2014 01 01 E ME Z97 A CAP 8390626 2014 02 10 21 14 34 Drives panel Files panel Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press lt Up Down or Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt 4 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file select Yes to confirm the BIOS update Are you
46. 600HC9 D XMP 4GB Hynix H5TC2G 83BFRH9A 9 9 9 24 TS1GLK64V6 H 620945 Transcend 8GB SAMSUNG K4B4G0 846B Transcend TS1GLK64W6H 8GB SAMSUNG K4B4G08 46B 11 11 11 28 1 Transcend TS512MLK64W6H 4GB SAMSUNG K4B4G08 46B 11 11 11 28 2 UMAX 84E44G93UM 16BPSYW 4GB UMAX U2S96D3 OTP 16 1600 11 11 11 28 UMAX 84E48G93UM 16BPSYW ASUS Z97 AR 8GB UMAX U2S96D3 OTP 16 1600 11 11 11 28 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No AMD AE32G1339U1 U 2GB Chip Brand AMD Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 23EY4587 MB3H AMD AE34G1339U2 U 4GB AMD 23EY4587 MB3H Apacer 78 B1GDE 9L10C 4GB Apacer AM5D5908 CEHSBG Asint SLA302G08 EDJ1C 2GB ASint 302G08 DJ1C Asint SLA304G08 EDJ1B 4GB Asint 304G08 DJ1B Asint SLB304G08 EDJ1B 8GB Asint 304G08 DJ1B BUFFALO D3U1333 1G 1GB Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 2G 2GB Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 4G 4GB NANYA NT5CB256M 8BN CG CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A1 333C9 8GB CORSAIR CMV8GX3M2A1 333C9 8GB 2x4GB CORSAIR CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A13 33C9 Ver2 12 CMX4GX3M1A13 33C9 Ver5 11 4GB 1x4GB 4GB 1x4GB 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M1A13 33C9 Ver2 2 8GB 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1 333C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24
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48. D You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 1 V to 1 9 V with a 0 00625 V interval ASUS Z97 AR 2 33 2 34 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 lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 1 V to 1 9 V with a 0 00625 V interval 2 5 32 Clock Crossing Voltage Auto This item allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK D You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 1 V to 1 9 V with a 0 00625 V interval 2 5 33 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI electromagnetic disturbance generated by the BCLK Set this item to Enabled for EMI reduction or set this item to Disabled to enhance BCLK overclocking Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 2 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices N Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction i A ALES UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced a S 28 02 2014 05 002 Eng
49. D Hardware Monitor CPU 3400 MHz 100 0 MHZ 34x Memory 1333 Mhz 1024 MB Voltage 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 Z The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to Enabled SATA Support All Devices All Devices Hard Drive Only Boot Drive Only All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST This process extends the POST time Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST USB Support Partial Initialization Disabled Full Initialization Partial Initialization ASUS Z97 AR All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected 2 49 2 50 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 If you disconnect or change the PS 2 devices before restarting the sy
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51. Ds for the exact location of the EPU LED e f you enable this switch under Windows OS environment the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup e You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made ASUS Z97 AR 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 a 5 MemOK ARKA L iii Li B Z97 AR MemOK button N Refer to section 1 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM LED e The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK button does not function under Windows OS environment e During the tuning process the system loads and te
52. E CIC IC MT Z97 AR M 2 SOCKET3 ooo I aN e This socket supports M Key and type 2260 2280 storage devices e The M 2 NGFF SSD module is purchased separately The M 2 socket 3 is set as disabled Refer to section 2 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration and set the item PCI Express Slot and M 2 Bandwidth to M 2 Mode to enable this function ASUS Z97 AR 1 31 1 32 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 These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specifications and supports up to 480 Mb s connection speed BB BB Tzi la m mata a a fa a n a o C i 4 aici 44 Z97 AR aa ae gt FE HR 2883 aa ONNZO DZO ONNZO 55562 55502 555602 O p UsB1314 7444 UsB1112 77777 usBo10 ttt a 2 PIN1 T PIN 1 T PIN 1 T gt 40 gt E RO gt t0 E E AS ZERG 285 E i L EE m m i D e D e m 283 fm Core T lt 59 Se 33
53. E from the BIN folder Double click ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS Z97 AR 1 43 1 44 Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 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 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary Z Visit http www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive L Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility ASUS Z97 AR 2 1
54. Enabled Enabled Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems Disabled Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list Auto Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup If any USB devices are detected the legacy USB support is enabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto The xHCl is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3 0 mode when the XHCI driver is installed in the operating system Smart Auto Upon detection the xHCI driver supports the USB 3 0 mode during both POST and operating system Enabled Enables the xHCI controller Disabled Disables the xHCI controller Chapter 2 BIOS information 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 Configuration options Auto Floppy Forced FDD Hard Disk CD ROM USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports Z Refer to section 1 2 3 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports 2 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform related features PCIE Native Power Management Disabled This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of
55. GB 2x4GB SS 12 14 14 36 1 65V DDR3 3000 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket NO support Optional AVEXIR AVD3UH30001204G 4BZ1 XMP 16GB 4x4GB 12 14 14 35 G SKILL F3 3000012Q 16GTXDG XMP 16GB 4x4GB 12 14 14 35 G SKILL F3 3000C12D 8GTXDG XMP 8GB 2x4GB 12 14 14 35 CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R XMP 8GB 2x4GB 12 14 14 36 DDR3 2933 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No SS DS Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket Brand NO support Optional AVEXIR AVD3UH29331204G 4CI XMP 16GB 4x4GB 12 14 14 35 GEIL GPW38GB2933C12ADC XMP 8GB 2x4GB 12 14 14 36 APACER 78 BAGHB AFLOC XMP 8GB 2x4GB 12 14 14 35 A DATA AX3U2933W4G12 XMP 16GB 4x4GB 12 14 14 36 G SKILL F3 2933C12D 8GTXDG XMP 8GB 2x4GB 12 14 14 35 G SKILL F3 2933012Q 16GTXDG XMP 16GB 4x4GB 12 14 14 35 CORSAIR CMY16GX3M4A2933C12R XMP 16GB 4 x 4GB 12 14 14 36 ASUS Z97 AR 1 10 DDR3 2800 0 C MHz capability Vendors AVEXIR AVD3UH28001208G 4BZ1 XMP 32GB 4x8GB Timing 12 14 14 35 Voltage DIMM socket support Optional A_DATA AX3U2800W 4G12 XMP 16GB 4x4GB 12 14 14 36 A DATA AX3U2800W 8G12 XMP 32GB 4x8GB 12 14 14 36 G SKILL F3 2800C12G 32GTXD XMP 32GB 4x8GB 12 13 13 35 G SKILL F3 2800C12G 32GTXDG XMP 32GB 4x8GB 12 14 14 35 G SKILL F3 2800C11G 16GTXD XMP 16GB 4x4GB 11
56. HA_FAN2 CHA FAN3 CHA FAN4 DDR3 DIMM slots CPU Over Voltage jumper 3 pin CPU OV MemOK button EZ XMP switch USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3 12 Intel Z97 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connector 7 pin SATA6G 1 SATA6G 2 SATA6G 34 SATA6G 56 SATA Express EPU switch TPU switch DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 USB1314 T Sensor connector 2 pin T SENSOR Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM Power on button Thunderbolt header 5 pin TB HEADER Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT M 2 Socket 3 ASUS Z97 AR 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 l taj D m Ce ee m m a mm IC e Z97 AR CPU LGA1150 nann AN Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket A e Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU e Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure th
57. MP 4GB 1600 9 9 9 24 Crucial BLT4G3D1608 DT1TX0 16FM XMP 4GB 8 8 8 24 Elixir M2X2G64CB88G7N DG XMP 2GB Elixir N2CB G80GN DG 9 9 9 28 Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5N DG XMP 4GB N2CB 2G80GN DG Elixir 9 9 9 28 G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBSR2 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24 G SKILL F3 12800CL9Q 16GBXL XMP 16GB 4x4GB 9 9 9 24 G Skill F3 12800CL9Q 16GBZL XMP 16GB 4x4GB 9 9 9 24 G SKILL F3 1600C9Q 32GXM XMP 32GB 4x8GB GEIL GUP34GB1600 C7DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB 7 7 7 24 KINGMAX FLGE85F C8KL9A XMP 2GB KINGMAX 9 9 9 28 KINGMAX FLGF65F C8KL9A XMP 4GB KINGMAX 9 9 9 28 KINGSTON KHX16009CD3 K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 27 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 B1 4G XMP 4GB 9 9 9 27 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K 4 16GX XMP 16GB 4x4GB KINGSTON KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K 6 24GX XMP KHX1600C9D3L K2 8GX XMP 24GB 6x4GB 8GB 2x4GB KINGSTON 1 16 KHX1600C9D3P1K2 8G 8GB 2x4GB continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No KINGSTON KHX16C10 B1K2 16X XMP 16GB 2x8GB DIMM socket support
58. Mode Ain PWM Mode and Auto CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 300 RPM This item allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 25 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan 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 CPU Middle Temperature 25 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to set the value for CPU Middle Temperature The range of the values depends on the CPU installed Chapter 2 BIOS information CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the u
59. N O cj Gng RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXP4 Floating RSATA RXN2 RSATA RXN4 Device Reset GND GND GND O L 4 Detection a M fh Coy UT SATA Express Z97 AR Intel SATA 6 Gb s connectors aN When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration for details ASUS Z97 AR 1 27 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 N e DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors The CPU FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A 12 W fan power e Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector GCPU FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN4 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN 5V CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 E E GND GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWM
60. P002GBLTU133V02 SS S POWER 20YT3NG 9 9 9 24 Silicon Power SP004GBLTU133V02 DS S POWER 20YT3NG 9 9 9 24 UMAX 84E44G93UM 13BPSYW SS UMAX U2S96D3 OTP 13 1333 9 9 9 24 UMAX 1 4 3 84E48G93UM 13BPSYW DIMM installation ASUS Z97 AR DS UMAX U2S96D3 OTP 13 1333 9 9 9 24 1 5 Wi K t Expansion slots In the future you May need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support A Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 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 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier Replace the system cover Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system an
61. PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to Enabled Native ASPM Disabled Enabled Windows Vista OS controls the ASPM active state power management support for devices Disabled BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device PCI Power Management Auto This item allows you to set a power saving condition Auto Select this option to automatically adjust the system power We recommend you to select this option Aggressive Select this option to set to aggressive power saving conditions PCH PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB NorthBridge side and SB SouthBridge side of the DMI Link Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS Z97 AR 2 41 2 42 ASPM Support Disabled This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy saving conditions Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 Auto SA PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH platform controller hub Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to take effect Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 PEG ASPM Supp
62. R TPU LED OLED2 5 EZ XMP LED XLED1 This LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch c g TM gt XLED1 z ai HLL A k Z97 AR L _ 0 a E D Ce b fh coy mm E r Z97 AR XLED1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 9 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine 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 1 EPU switch Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption aN Enable this switch when the system is powered off o E oo gt DC E am L g gt E o E i 2 oe EPU EB E O E a Disabled Enabled K i Default m Coe om Parr Z97 AR EPU switch e The EPU LED OLED2 near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is enabled Refer to section 1 8 Onboard LE
63. RAM Frequency Ratio Auto Manual When the manual mode ts selected the BCLK base clock frequency can be assigned manually j DOMP When the XM extreme memory profie mode is selected the BCLK frequency and memory parameters will be p mized automatically Last Modified Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc 2 5 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency X M P If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance Chapter 2 BIOS information Z 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 Configuration options Auto Low BCLK mode High BCLK mode BCLK Frequency Auto This item allows you to set the BCLK base clock frequency to enhance the system performance Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 80 0 MHz to 300 0 MHZ N We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU spe
64. S Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Z e DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the 2 system boot failure e We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile name Save to Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load Save Profile from to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive load and save profile to your USB drive ASUS Z97 AR 2 55 2 56 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 You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu ASLE UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mod ES PAMATOTA 23 77 g English Z My averteiF Jogin Cantos ex Tuning Wizard F11 EF quick Moae FS L Wied head My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool LA Hardware Monitor gt Load Optimized Defaults e Soe Changes E Reset 1400 MHz Discard Changes amp Exit 10000 Mite Launch EFL Shell from USE drives 1223 MHz 15
65. SLZ302G08 EG N1C 2GB 302G08 GN1C AVEXIR AVD3U16000904G 2CW XMP 8GB 2x4GB 11 11 11 28 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A16 00C9 Ver8 21 XMP 16GB 2x8GB 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A160 0C8 Ver5 12 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 1600 8 8 8 24 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A160 0C9 Ver2 12 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR CORSAIR CML16GX3M2A1 600C10 Ver2 21 XMP CML8GX3M2A16 00C9 Ver7 12 XMP 16GB 2x8GB 8GB 2x4GB 10 10 10 27 CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A1 600C11 8GB 11 11 11 30 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2 A1600C9 Ver3 19 XMP ASUS Z97 AR 8GB 2x4GB continued on the next page 9 9 9 24 1 15 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1 600C10 Ver 3 24 XMP 16GB 2x8GB DIMM socket support Optional Timing Voltage 10 10 10 27 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M 4A1600C9 XMP 16GB 4x4GB 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9 Ver8 16 XMP 16GB 4x4GB 1600 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M 4X1600C10 Ver2 2 XMP 32GB 4x8GB 10 10 10 27 CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 Ver8 16 XMP 4GB 1x4GB 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 Ver3 23 XMP 8GB 1x8GB 10 10 10 27 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 Ver8 21 XMP 8GB 1x8GB 10 10 10 27 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A 1600C8 XMP 8GB 2x4GB 8 8 8 24 Crucial BLS4G3D1609 DS1S00 16FMR X
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67. allows you to enable or disable the Wake on Modem function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS Z97 AR 2 43 2 44 Power On By RTC Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC Real Time Clock to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date When enabled you can set the days hours minutes or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack Disable This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Enable Z The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4 lpv6 PXE wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 10 Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Create RAID Volume This item allows you to create a RAID volume This item only appears when at least one HDD is connected to the Intel SATA ports and set to RAID mode Name Volume1 This item allows you to key in a volume name for your RAID setup N Use only alphanumeric characters for your RAID volume name It should be 16 characters or less RAID Level RAIDO Stripe This item allows you to select the RAID level Configuration options RAIDO Stripe RAID 1 Mirror RAID5 Parity Recovery Select Disks This item shows the connected SATA devices c
68. anunisis 1 4 1 4 SV STON MEMOIY sirkin siusis ai a ias i i i ask 1 7 1 5 EATS UOT SIS E T E T A EA asai asas aks 1 20 1 6 Gh UTS aerate E E E E TEE E E 1 23 1 7 Eaa S sass cis sce E T E A E a asis as a ass a 1 25 1 8 OR Oat CS MATA a E E E E E E E asi 1 36 1 9 Onboard buttons and switches sssssusssnsnnnnunnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 39 1 10 Sofitware SUDDOLL siiani a e ua a i 1 43 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS cssssssssesssessessorssseessensnseeseseeees 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup progra sssaaa aaa aaa aiaia 2 7 2 3 MY ea Lela a i cates asec cue cap aaa Aa aa 2 15 2 4 Mame KU scans naire congrats AE 2 16 2 5 Ai Tweaker ME HU asa sikisa as iso asi ins saaa ais ae i a cies 2 18 2 6 Advanced Memu ass sasas diskais tone io i i naaraan 2 34 2 7 Momitor MEU sus asai ai ii i i a a is 2 45 2 8 B OOL MENMU S season aisiais asii 2 49 2 9 TOO TINS NL sasas dete sasas Sia sia iai as a si ss 2 55 2 10 BENE V E a E T 2 56 Appendices NOUCOS ss i desecrate ee iai as a i sa as is a a E ia A 1 ASUS contact InNfOrmatiOn ccccccccssesesececcecsseseececeecceecssececeeeneesseeeeeeseneeeseeeseeanees A 4 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
69. at the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related e Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket e The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap aN Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU Chapter 1 Product introduction Installing the CPU 1 3 1 ASUS Z97 AR 1 3 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation AN Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 4 AA QO iO 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 ADDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot AN According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage
70. cification as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently Initial BCLK Freguency Auto This item allows you to start overclocking the system from the initial BCLK base clock freguency to the assigned BCLK freguency Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The value ranges depend on the value you set on BCLK Freguency Z The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to X M P m eXtreme Memory Profile This item allows you to select the X M P mode supported by your memory module Configuration options Profile 1 Profile 2 2 5 2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Auto Auto This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings Disabled This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings 2 5 3 CPU Core Ratio Sync All Cores This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores Configuration options Auto Sync All Cores Per Core When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Per Core the following items appear 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit ASUS Z97 AR 2 19 2 20 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 eq
71. ctors gray Supports Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology 1 x M 2 Socket 3 with M Key type 2260 2280 storage devices support Supports PCIE SSD only These functions work depending on the type of CPU installed Gigabit Intel LAN connection 802 3az Energy Efficient Ethernet EEE appliance Intel 1218 V Gigabit LAN Dual interconnect between the integrated MAC Media Access Controller and physical layer PHY Realtek ALC892 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2 Separate layer for left and right track ensuring both sound deliver quality Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration Audio shielding ensures precision analog digital separation and greatly reduced multi lateral interference Audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality Premium Japan made audio capacitors provides warm natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity Absolute Pitch 192 khz 24 bit true BD lossless sound DTS UltraPC II DTS Connect Supports jack detection multi streaming and front panel jack retasking MIC Optical S PDIF out port at rear I O Intel Z97 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3 0 Boost 6x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 ports at mid board 4 ports at rear panel blue
72. cy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition Z97 AR Analog front panel connector aN e We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability e f you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 6 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis as om jena o L 3 IN D B i i SPDIF_OUT Z97 AR ia L 5 O ra va AB K A zZ 60 o a O ca iwi i 10 TT LJL EEM Z97 AR Digital audio connector Z The S PDIF module is purchased separately
73. d change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card A When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 5 3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 5 4 PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 5 5 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications E m GUOOUP 000 H Slot No Expansion s
74. duct introduction 1 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings A N e Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component e Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity e Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them e Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component e Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits A 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 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 1 2 2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chass
75. e chassis fan Standard Set to make the chassis fan adjust automatically depending on the chassis temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters Z The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan Profile to Manual n Chassis Fan 1 4 Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C ASUS Z97 AR 2 47 2 48 Chassis Fan 1 4 Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt 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 Chassis Fan 1 4 Middle Temperature 45 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature Chassis Fan 1 4 Middle Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 Chassis Fan 1 4 Lower Temperature 40 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the chassis fans lower temperature The values range from 20 to 75 Chassis Fan 1 4 Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 Wh
76. e right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use lt F12 gt key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup ASUS Z97 AR 2 11 2 2 3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans Click to select a fan to be Click to activate Click to activate DC Mode configured PWM Mode Q Fan Tuning your target fan and then move the slider to select any of these profiles Standard Shen Viano amd A Speed You can also move the slider to Manual and manually configure the fan s operating speed CPU FAN CHAT FAN CHAZ FAN CHAZ FAN CHAJ FAN in Full Speed Manus Apply Exit ESC Click to apply the fan settin
77. echnology bootable devices mode menus Displays the CPU Fan s speed Click Saves the changes and Selects the boot the button to manually tune the fans resets the system device priority Loads optimized default settings Z The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 2 2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations Z To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey System date and time settings Menu bar Language MyFavorite G Fan control EZ Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Myfavorite F3 A gt Ofan ControW F Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 l Quick Note F3 2 My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor ALES UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced N A CPU Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Active Processor Cores All 100 0 MHz Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Hardware Prefetcher L2 Cache Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled Boot performance mode Max Non Turbo Performance Dynamic Storage Accelerator Disabled gt CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Power Management Configuration
78. ecommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 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 Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability 1 29 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 EEE E c o A ii wW W ot m H Zr EC Li Li Ww E N a Q cc fa OO O x OLA V IZZ Z o 2 PIN 1 PIN 1 stoooae Nooo TrAaZAN Of 2 sl zz C x r rH g Sane 3 OOO 10 Oo o a adawa Sc lt 0 a si O zZ Lil Oo B Ce o HD audio compliant Lega
79. en the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan operates at the minimum duty cycle Allow Fan Stop Disabled This item allows your fans to run at 0 duty cycle when the temperature of the source drops below the lower temperature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the OVP Over Voltage Protection and UVP Under Voltage Protection functions This causes the system to automatically shut down when the voltage exceeds the safe range that protects the motherboard s components Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options ALES UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced wag zenno 23209 Dengish Wea ve My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Fast Boot SATA Support USB Support Network Stack Driver Support Next Boot after AC Power Loss DirectKey DRCT Boot Logo Display POST Delay Time Boot up NumLock State Wait For F1 If Error Option ROM Messages Enable Rem Oeabdiel Retu ormal system boot Myfavorite F3 do Otan ControkF6 Advanced Monitor current settings for a faster system boot when there 5 n o EZ Tun ng Wiza rd F11 Boot Tool Exit All Devices Partial Initialization Disabled Normal Boot Enabled Auto 3 sec Enabled Enabled Enabled o important hardware change o E
80. ess Z e The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment e Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU s capabilities and other installed devices e For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs e Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL Chapter 1 Product introduction Z97 AR Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 3200 0 C MHz capability Vendors Part No SS DS Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket NO support Optional Brand AVEXIR AVD3UH32001304G 4CI XMP 16GB 4x4GB SS 13 15 15 35 1 65V G SKILL F3 3200C12Q 16GTXDG XMP 16GB 4x4GB SS 12 15 15 35 1 65V DDR3 3100 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No SS DS Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Brand NO Optional AVEXIR AVD3UH31001204G 4CI XMP 16GB 4x4GB SS 12 14 14 35 1 65V A DATA AX3U3100W4G12 DMV XMP 8
81. eys to a USB storage device Chapter 2 BIOS information PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS NN 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 Configuration options Yes No Load PK from File This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable KEK Management The KEK Key exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key manages the Signature database db and Revoked Signature database dbx Z WW Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK Delete the KEK This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No Load KEK from File This item allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Append KEK from File This item allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DB Management The db Authorized Signature database lists the signers or images of UEFI applications operating system loaders and UEFI drivers that you can load on
82. guration options Enabled Disabled Entry After 0 This item allows you to set the RTC wake up timer at S3 entry The time ranges from 0 minute immediately to 120 minutes Active Page Threshold Support Enabled The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is not enough for the Intel Rapid Start Technology to work Configuration options Enabled Disabled Active Memory Threshold 0 This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is greater than the Active Page Threshold size When set to zero 0 it will go to Auto mode and checks if the partition size is enough at S3 entry Z Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size ASUS Z97 AR 2 37 2 38 Hybrid Hard Disk Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for a faster resume time Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel Smart Connect Technology This item allows the system to support Intel Smart Connect Technology that periodically refreshes selected applications when the system is in sleep mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SATA Mode Selection AHCI This item allows you to set the SATA co
83. he Intel LAN Controller to Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Serial Port Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure your motherboard s serial ports Serial Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the serial ports Configuration options Disabled Enabled Change Settings 10 3F8h IRQ 4 This item allows you to select an optimal setting for Super IO device Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 I0 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IO 2E8h IRQ 3 2 6 8 APM Configuration ErP Ready Disabled This item allows you to switch off some power at S4 S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement When set to Enabled all other PME options are switched off Configuration options Disabled Enabled S4 S5 Enabled S5 Restore AC Power Loss Power Off This item allows your system to go to ON state OFF state or both states after an AC power loss When setting your system to Last State it goes to the previous state before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power On By PCI E Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake on LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI E LAN cards Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By Ring Disabled This item
84. he name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents Salety UAT OMM ANION asi si is si ii i i i i a i i a a NE iv ABout INIS QU Assassins ss i inass asis AAAS EEAO kiai as ek iv Package COMGINS ssiccscasscccecsccsienestinensctacesvaccescceeexanneatantescobctesnccsiutwahctetsastandecdsiaetaeaacanis vi Z97 AR specifications SUMIMANY LL ki ssikinksinass uissknsa akis ania s s assakks ss is si kasai a vi Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 1 Betor you PIOCE6C sisii AAAA AEREA 1 1 1 2 M therboard GVE VIEW sssini ban k ia ia i ias 1 1 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU ssi s inssussissiusksiasaisnaskussssiskiasussks iik s
85. he update process is done L e This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32 or FAT16 on a single partition only e Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu e DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure AELE UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode a System Volume Information O_The Secret Life of walter Mitty 257 DE LUE ASUS 0001 CAP Push Motice RAID kti tard 1 Help Enter Select cr Lead Tab Seaton Lire Pagel p Pare Divs Hameitn Move ESC Ext 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file aN Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97A CAP e Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http www asus com ASUS Z97 AR 2 3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port the BIOS file and automatically enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The system requires you to Z The util
86. hing frequency to reduce the power consumption or increase the switching frequency to enhance voltage stability When this item is set to or the Frequency Tuning Offset appears that allows you to set its value from 0 to 6 ASUS Z97 AR 2 27 2 28 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 Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled CPU Integrated VR Fault Management Auto Disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over voltage We recommend you to disable this item when overclocking Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management Auto This item allows you to improve the power rating when the CPU is in low power state or make the FIVR fully integrated voltage regulator work in high performance at all times Configuration options Auto High Performance Balanced Power Decay Mode Auto This item allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Idle Power in Response Auto This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual
87. is AN Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ASUS Z97 AR 1 1 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1 2 3 Motherboard layout BH DIGI HDMI DP OD CD GL EATX12V P 5 arpaga mE USB78 L KBMS USB3 56 LAN USB3 34 AUDIO 2 p Tine 1218V Z97 AR PCIEX16 1 1083 PCIEX1 2 Ei T vO PCIEX16_2 CPU LEDO CHA FAN1 Edi VGA LED Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI2 892 PCIEX16 3 SPDIF OUT PWR LED 22 ELE TB_HEADER PWR S eE in ei GEERESEETE 21 Cy Us Us M 2 SOCKET3 LT WU Loa nenn cPu_ovETEE CPULEAN DRAM LEDO MemOK e 6 EZ XMP E 7 XLED1 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module CHA FAN4 H P DDR3 DIMM_B2 a 2 a iv a a a DDR3 DIMM A2 2 a oO a a a SATA6G 6 SATA6G 5 SATA Express Intel Z97 Intel BOOT I DEVICE LED SATA6G 2 SATA6G 1 9 TPU SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 CLRTC CHA_FAN3 Tpu a00 afa T_SENSOR ji L TPU LED O 0 SMA FAN2 meal m T c o E m o ISB1314 USB1112 USB9 eei E Daro aa BS 1483 i 3 i 1 2 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots LED ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V Intel LGA1150 CPU socket CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT CHA FAN1 C
88. ity automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads E enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 3 Press lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values Highly recommended 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment Z 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 Before updating BIOS Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http support asus com and save them in your USB flash drive N NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32 16 format Turn off the computer Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive Chapter 2 BIOS information Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer then press lt F8 gt to launch the select boot device screen 3 When the select boot device screen appears insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device El ASUS DVD E818A6T 4069MB USB DISK 2 0 382
89. led Disabled DRAM CLK Period Auto This item allows you to set a DRAM clock period m Configuration options Auto 1 14 Chapter 2 BIOS information Channel A B DIMM Control Enable Both DIMMs This item allows you to enable or disable the DIMMs on channels A and B Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMMO Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Scrambler Setting Optimized ASUS This item allows you to set the optimized mode to enhance system stability Configuration options Optimized ASUS Default MRC MCH Full Check Auto Enable this item to enhance the stability of your system Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Skew Control The subitems in this menu allows you to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability and stability Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type Auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key Transmitter Rising Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 Transmitter Falling Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 Transmitter Control Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 Receiver Rising Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 Receiver Falling Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 Receiver Control Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 2
90. lish MyFavorite F3 2 gt Ofan ControkF6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 l Quick Note F3 Friday _ My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor gt CPU Configuration CPU gt PCH Configuration 3400 MHz gt PCH Storage Configuration gt System Agent Configuration gt USB Configuration 34 Ar gt Platform Misc Configuration Memory gt Onboard Devices Configuration gt APM Configuration 1333 MH gt Network Stack Configuration 1024 M Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Voltage This formset allows the user to manage RAID volumes on the InteR RAID Controller Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects aN The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point The thermal monitor includes TM1 Thermal monitor 1 TM2 Thermal monitor 2 and EMTTM Enhanced Multi threaded Thermal Monitoring Configuration options Disabled Enabled Active Processor Cores All This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled When
91. lot Pcie 2 0x1_1 slot i i Pcie 3 02 0 x16_1 slot E ZL Pci siot or m a e Pcie 2 0x1_2 slot a Pcie 3 0 2 0 x16_2 slot gt L L G Poso al hu o ee PCe2 0x16 3 slot C EE i b 8 SEEEEEGEIE EEEE EEEE EEEE eee LPL LETER gt ASUS Z97 AR 1 21 PCI Express 3 0 operating mode VGA configuration PCle 3 0 2 0 x16 1 PCle 3 0 2 0 x16_2 x16 single VGA Single VGA PCle card recommended N A aN e We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI mode Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C B E F G H LGD HD Audio 1 Controller Shared HD Audio 2 Controller EHCI 1 Controller EHCI 2 Controller XHCI Controller Shared SATA Controller PCIE x16 PCIE x162 PCIE xt POIE x12 Intel LAN PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 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 CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords
92. ment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B ITE Statement DRE TIABRARMHKRECY ORBG CPERACHATSZILaE AE LC ETA CORBMI VAST rv a Sacre TMA ANS ZAR e eRiorci whvo EI RIMM Ho TIE LV ROMA LT Translation This Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual KC Korea Warning Statement BH 717 HAS VSB Aba 9 ANE ALBH AAMBABIVIEN FE PAAA ARSE AS ZALE ao BE AAAA Se ASUR eH SUVS 41224 15499 22232 94242 BID HIATT VF VG 4 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 htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of elect
93. n click Next 3 Select the CPU fan type Box cooler Tower cooler or Water cooler that you installed then click Next If you are not sure of the CPU fan type click I m not sure The system automatically detects the CPU fan type 4 Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto tuning ASUS Z97 AR 2 13 2 14 Creating RAID To create RAID Il 2 N e Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes 3 BUN You can only select Easy 4 5 Press lt F11 gt on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen Click RAID then click Next e Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed then click Next a For Easy Backup click Next then select from Easy Backup RAID1 or Easy Select the RAID type for your selected storage function Backup RAID10 L a i lt Backup RAID 10 if you connect four 4 HDDs Easy Backup RAID1 Back LL Cancel b For Easy Backup click Next then select from Super Speed RAIDO or Super Speed RAID5 Select the RAID type for your selected storage function a CED CED LED Cancel After selecting the type of RAID click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup After the RAID setup is done click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is yo
94. n for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interference y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil ASUS Z97 AR A 1 Canadian Department of Communications State
95. nfiguration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Mode Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID Mode Set to RAID Mode when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives Z The following item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection to RAID Pcie Nand Configuration Auto This item allows you to enable or disable PCle NAND Configuration options Disabled Enabled Aggressive LPM Support Disabled This item is designed for LPM link power management support with a better energy saving conditions When disabled the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled S M A R T Status Check On S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitoring system that shows a warning message during POST Power on Self Test when an error occurs in the hard disks Configuration options On Off Chapter 2 BIOS information Alternate ID Disabled This item allows you to report the alternate device ID Configuration
96. nly when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode a Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999 V with a 0 001 V interval CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item allows you to configure the voltage amount for the integrated graphics processing unit IGPU Increase the voltage when setting a high iGPU frequency value Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive Mode Chapter 2 BIOS information Z 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 You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval Z 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 Graphics Voltage Offset By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt
97. o This item allows you to set the I O voltage on the PCH Platform Controller Hub You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 2000 V to 2 0000 V with a 0 0125 V interval 2 5 27 VTTDDR Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the termination voltage for the system memory You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 6000 V to 1 0000 V with a 0 0125 V interval 2 5 28 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from the memory bus You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500x to 0 63000x with a 0 00500x interval TN To set a value for the DRAM reference voltage we recommend you to set a value close to the standard value which is 0 500000x 2 5 29 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA CHB Auto This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines on Channels A and B You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500x to 0 63000x with a 0 00500x interval IN To set a value for the DRAM reference voltage we recommend you to set a value close to the standard value which is 0 500000x 2 5 30 Clock Crossing Boot Voltage Auto This item allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage boot when the rising edge of the BCLK DN is egual to the falling edge of the BCLK
98. ompatible for setting up RAID On their dropdown lists select X to set up the RAID Strip Size 32KB This item allows you to strip the size of your RAID setup Configuration options 4KB 8KB 16KB 32KB 64KB 128KB Capacity MB 0 This item allows you to set the RAID capacity Chapter 2 BIOS information 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 A AS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced wget 03 18 2014 2 1 3 g2 English Myfavorite F3 eo Ofan ControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 gt Quick Note F3 Tuesday oon My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor gt Ofan Tuning CPU CPU Temperature 51 C 123 F R 1500 MHz MB Temperature 35 C 95 F 100 0 MHz VRM Temperature 446 C 114 F PCH CORE Temperature 68 C 154 F 35x SENSORI Temperature 30 C 86 F Memory CPU Fan Speed 2160 RPM 2400 MHz CPU Optional Fan Speed N A Chassis Fan 1 Speed 1424 RPM 16384 MB Chassis Fan 2 Speed 1571 RPM Voltage Chassis Fan 3 Speed 1424 RPM en ee A Panand IASA HAO Cikk to auto matka y detect the bwest speed and configure the minimum duty circle for each fan j Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc 2 7 1 Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle
99. onal POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot The values range from O to 10 seconds N This feature only works when set under normal boot Chapter 2 BIOS information Z 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 Configuration options 1 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC 2 8 4 Bootup NumLock State Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable power on state of the NumLock Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 5 Wait For F1 If Error Enabled This item allows your system to wait for the lt F1 gt key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 6 Option ROM Messages Enabled Enabled The third party ROM messages will be displayed during POST Disabled Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST 2 8 7 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 8 Above 4G Decoding Disabled This item allows you to decode the 64 bit capable devices above 4G address space Ensure that your system supports 64 bit PCI decoding Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 9 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode This item allows you to go to Advanced
100. onfiguration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 ASUS Z97 AR 2 24 tRDRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tRDRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 tWRRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tWRWR dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRWR dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 Dec WRD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 tRDWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 tRDWR dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 tRDWR dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 MISC MRC Fast Boot Auto This item allows you to enable disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot Configuration options Auto Enab
101. onfiguration options Auto Disabled Enabled CPU Graphics Multi Monitor Disabled This item allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for the multi monitor output The CPU graphics shared system memory size is fixed at 64 MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS Z97 AR 2 39 2 40 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 0 speed Configuration options Enabled Disabled NB PCI E Configuration This item allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCIEx16 1 2 Link Speed Auto This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for slots 1 and 2 Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 Memory Configuration This item allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters Memory Scrambler Enabled Set this item to Enabled to support high frequency DRAMs for a better stability Configuration options Enabled Disabled Memory Remap Enabled Set this item to Enabled to support DRAM address remapping for 64 bit operating systems Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 6 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features Z The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support
102. 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 IDC gt L SIT a Z97 AR Power on button 5 EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs allowing you to enhance the DIMM s speed and performance H 3 EZ XMP i a J Disabled Enabled 2 th Default Z97 AR wa E 3 L 50 a O Li B Ces i M Coe om poe I Z97 AR EZ XMP switch The EZ XMP LED XLED1 lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch For the location of the EZ XMP LED refer to section 1 8 Onboard LEDs 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 Al
103. ort Disabled This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy saving conditions or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 Auto 2 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items HD Audio Controller Enabled This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Audio This item allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Audio Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to an SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to an HDMI audio output PCI Express Slot and M 2 Bandwidth PCIX1 1 and 2 slot at X1 Mode PCleX1 and 2 slot at X1 Mode Enables the PClex1_1 and PClex1_2 to run at X1 mode M 2 Mode The M 2 slot runs at X2 mode for high performance support Chapter 2 BIOS information Intel LAN Controller Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN1 2 controllers Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following item appears only when you set t
104. oud Remote GO Remote GO Function Cloud GO Remote Desktop Remote Keyboard amp Mouse File Transfer Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote app for portable smart phone tablet devices supporting Android 4 0 and iOS 7 systems Media Streamer Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV your entertainment goes wherever you go Media Streamer app for portable smartphone tablet supporting Android 4 0 and iOS 7 systems NFC EXPRESS 2 support Optional NFC receiver ans 2 port USB 3 0 hub NFC one touch features Video to go Photo Express Remote Desktop Quick Launch Windows 8 Login and Bluetooth Pairing The NFC Express 2 is purchased separately Gaming Scenario Turbo APP Perform each application with tailored performance network priority and audio configuration Turbo LAN _ Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags continued on the next page Z97 AR specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Guiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I O ports 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 C Tuner CrashFree BIOS 3 _ EZ Flash 2
105. ower saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 A to 80 A at 1 A increment Power Saving Level 2 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 A to 50 A at 1 A increment Power Saving Level 3 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 A to 30 A at 1A increment 2 5 16 Extreme Over voltage This item allows you to set higher voltages for overclocking When you enable this item you can choose a high level voltage to overclock but does not guarantee the CPU life AN You can only enable this item when the onboard OC_CPU jumper is set to ON Refer to section 1 6 Jumpers of this user guide for more details 2 5 17 CPU Core Voltage This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode VA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Manual LZ CPU Core Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage override U
106. plug the power cord before rebooting the system 2 CPU Over Voltage jumper 3 pin CPU_OV The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system depending on the type of the installed CPU To gain more CPU voltage setting insert the jumper to pins 2 3 To go back to its default CPU voltage setting insert the jumper to pins 1 2 n 5 1 S CPU OV J 8 1 2 2 3 I Es CEE Disable Enable default setting E V RPERREEEEEEE C1 O i L A E Oe m AH fh coa ee TT Z97 AR CPU_OV setting Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 Connectors 1 7 1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 DisplayPort 6 USB 3 0 ports 56 2 USB 2 0 ports 7 8 7 USB 3 0 ports 34 3 PS 2 keyboard mouse port 8 Optical S PDIF Out port 4 LAN port 9 Audio I O ports 5 HDMI port and Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions ASUS Z97 AR 1 25 aN e The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting
107. pper limit the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU fan s lower temperature The values range from 20 to 75 CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under 40 C the CPU fan operates at the minimum duty cycle 2 7 6 Chassis Fan 1 4 Q Fan Control 1 4 Enabled These items allow you to set the chassis fans Q Fan control feature into DC Mode PWM Mode or disable these Q Fan controls from your motherboard Configuration options Disabled DC Mode PWM Mode Z The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1 4 Q Fan Control to PWM Mode or DC Mode a Chassis Fan 1 4 Q Fan Source DC Mode This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source Configuration options CPU MB VRM PCH Core T_SENSOR1 sN If you select T_SENSOR1 plug a thermistor cable to T_SENSOR1 header and stick the thermistor cable s head to the desired component as the temperature source Chassis Fan 1 4 Speed Low Limit 1 4 300 RPM This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan 1 4 Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of th
108. r KHX1866C9D3K2 8GX XMP SP004GXLYU186NSA XMP 8GB 2x4GB 1866 9 11 9 27 Silicon Power SP008GXLYU186NSA XMP 1866 9 11 9 27 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors AD3U1600W4G11 Chip NO 3WCD 1211A DIMM socket support Optional Voltage 11 11 11 28 AD3U1600W8G11 3WCD 1211A 11 11 11 28 A DATA ADDU1600W 4G11 B ADDU1600W 8G11 B 8GB ELPIDA DWND 1211A J4208EBBG GN F 9 9 9 24 A DATA AX3U1600W4G9 DB XMP 8GB 2x4GB A DATA AX3U1600W8G9 DB XMP 16GB 2x8GB AMD AE32G1609U1 U 2GB 23EY4587MB6H AMD AE34G1609U2 U 4GB 23EY4587MB6H AMD AP38G1608U 2K XMP 8GB 2x4GB Apacer 78 B1GE3 9L10C 4GB Apacer AM5D5908DEGSCK Apacer 78 B1GET 9K00C 4GB Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11 11 11 28 Apacer 78 C1GET 9K10C 8GB Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11 11 11 31 Apacer AHUO4GFA60C9 Q3R XMP 4GB 11 11 11 28 Apacer AHU08GFA60CB T3R XMP 8GB 9 9 9 24 Asint SLA302G08 EGG 1C XMP 4GB 302G08 GG1C 9 9 9 27 Asint SLA302G08 EGJ 1C XMP 4GB 302G08 GJ1C 9 9 9 27 Asint SLA302G08 EGN 1C 4GB 302G08 GN1C Asint SLA304G08 ENG1B 4GB 304G08 GN1B 9 11 11 28 Asint SLB304G08 EGJ 1B XMP 8GB 9 9 9 27 Asint SLB304G08 EG N1B 8GB 304G08 GN1B Asint
109. rator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Pass
110. ronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Appendices ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Google License Terms Copyright 2014 Google Inc All Rights Reserved Licensed under the Apache License Version 2 0 the License you may not use this file except in compliance with the License You may obtain a copy of the License at http www apache org licenses LICENSE 2 0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing software distributed under the License is distributed on an AS IS BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND either express or implied See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License ASUS Z97 AR A 3 A 4 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web si
111. rt to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short This item allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 Report CPU C7s This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system Configuration options Disabled CPU C7 CPU C7s Chapter 2 BIOS information C7 Latency Long This item allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C7 state Configuration options Short Long Package C State Support Auto This item allows you to set the a C state support for the CPU package Configuration options Auto Enabled C0 C1 C2 C3 C6 CPU C7 CPU C7s 2 6 2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots PCle Speed Auto This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed When set to Gen1 the PCI E port runs at PCI E 1 0 speed When set to Gen2 the PCI E port runs at PCI E 2 0 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Intel Rapid Start Technology Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled The following items appear only when you set the Intel Rapid Start Technology to Enabled Entry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode Confi
112. s 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x M 2 Socket 3 for M Key type 2260 2280 storage devices 1 x SATA Express connector black 4 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors gray 1 x 4 pin CPU fan connector for both 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode CPU coolers control with auto detection 1 x 4 pin CPU OPT fan connector 4 x 4 pin Chassis fan connectors for both 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode coolers control 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x 5 pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x Serial COM port 1 x MemOK button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DirectKey DRCT connector 1 x TPU switch with advanced two stage adjustments 1 x EPU switch 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Power on button 24 pin EATX Power connector 8 pin EATX 12 V Power connector System Panel Q Connector Front panel audio connector AAFP 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 7 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 8 ACPI 5 0 Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 My Favorites Quick Note Last Modified log F12 PrintScreen F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information WfM 2 0 DMI 2 7 WOL by PME PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 22 4 cm Z Specifications are subject to change without notice Pro
113. s 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 a E oo i a fo B L i p S SEED 7 XEDE sal Q 9 O000 B COM l PIN 1 rranrnr UO he __p oo o Z97 AR Serial port connector Z The COM module is purchased separately 2 Intel Z97 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 SATA6G 2 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 SATA Express This connector connects to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables i co g SATA6G 5 O sATA6G 6 E sATA6G 1 0 SATA6G 3 GND GND RSATA TXP1 RSATA TXP3 RSATA TXN1 RSATA TXN3 GND GND RSATA RXP1 RSATA RXP3 RSATA RXN1 RSATA RXN3 GND GND RSATA TXP5 RSATA TXN5 GND RSATA RXP5 RSATA RXN5 i si GND GND GND z ZOTAR RSATA_TXP6 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 a RSATA TXN6 GND GND RSATA Bae RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA RXN6 RGATA DN RGATA IK
114. se Control Auto This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme AN DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component T Probe Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance Extreme Select to maintain the current VRM balance AN DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Current Capability Auto This item provides a total power range for CPU overclocking A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 140 Chapter 2 BIOS information 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 operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production Configuration options Disabled Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to enable your core processor s speed to run faster than the base operating frequency when it
115. se the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920 V with a 0 001 V interval ASUS Z97 AR 2 29 2 30 VA 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 lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 0 999 V with a 0 001 V interval 2 5 18 CPU Cache Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including its cache Increase the voltage when setting a high CPU cache frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Cache Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920 V with a 0 001 V interval CPU Cache Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920 V with a 0 001 V interval Z The following items appear o
116. set to Enabled this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS SuSE Linux 9 2 RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled When set to Enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hardware Prefetcher L2 Cache Enabled This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled This item allows the mid level cache L2 to prefetch adjacent cache lines reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled Boot Performance Mode Max Non Turbo Performance This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration Configuration options Max Non Turbo Performance Max Battery Turbo Performance ASUS Z97 AR 2 35 2 36 Dynamic Storage Accelerator Disabled
117. stem PS 2 devices will not be available and BIOS will not be accessible via PS 2 devices Full For full system control PS 2 devices are available during POST at any Initialization circumstances This process extends POST time Disabled For a fastest POST time all PS 2 devices are not available until your computer enters the operating system Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss 2 8 2 DirectKey DRCT Enabled Disabled Disables the DirectKey button The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button Enabled Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when you press the Reset button Connect the 2 pin connector of the chassis reset buton cable to the onboard DRCT header 2 8 3 Boot Logo Display Auto Auto Sets the boot logo to display during POST Full Screen Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST Disabled Disables the boot logo display during POST Z The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to Auto and Full Screen Post Delay Time 3 sec This item allows you to select a desired additi
118. sts failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes e Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or at WWW aSUS COM e If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds e f your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK button to boot and load the BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings e We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www asus com after using the MemOK function 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
119. sure you want to update the BIOS Z The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to security regulations 5 Select Yes then press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater 6 Restart your computer failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See section 2 10 Exit menu for details AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot 2 6 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure 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 lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST e Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously e Press the reset button on the system chassis e Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options MN Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or
120. talics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign vi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS Z97 AR Motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Accessories 2 in 1 Q connector Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide Z If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer Z97 AR specifications summary LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation and the New 4th Generation Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 hoe The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on the CPU types Chipset Intel Z97 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM maximum 32 GB DDR3 3200 0 C 3100 0 C 3000 0 C 2933 O C 2800 0 C 2666 O C 2500 O C 2400 0 C 2133 O C 2000 O C 1866 O C 1800 O C 1600 1333 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Hyper DIMM
121. te www asus com com Technical Support Telephone 86 21 3842991 1 Fax 86 21 5866 8722 ext 9101 Online support http www asus com tw support ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Support fax Telephone Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 http www asus com us 1 812 284 0883 1 812 282 2787 http www service asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support Manufacturer Address Authorised representative in Europe Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 http www asus com de http eu rma asus com sales 49 1805 010923 49 2102 9599 11 http www asus com de support ASUSTeK Computer Inc AF No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Appendices aneus vlog Huiyaew 39 Burxijje UIB9G 0 163A VLOZ VO OS 21eq UONe1e 99q P3L221109 us s Alef SUEN O39 Uosod Bueu A uojuoo 93 LEEOVL JOA Y LOZ 0 87 a1eq uoneeoaq eu BHO unew 49x NP d SHOY NF S9 LLOZ X 102 Z19 ON 93 uonejnb y 6002 82 ON 93 uonenb y 6002 29 ON 93 uonenb y 8002 SZ21 ON 93 uoneiNnBey 9AN991IG d13 979 GZ L 6007
122. ts support native UASP transfer standard in Windows 8 Windows 8 1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3 0 Boost feature Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 configuration Q E on a E TB_HEADER O E a ACOES e ZEEOs Z97 AR OSS 6 4 sup LT se D CT 882 cca O 2 e gt 5 m omen V VU EE ce F 2 oo pm ian ma vo aA S ich Z97 AR TB HEADER connector VA The add on Thunderbolt I O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately 14 T Sensor connector 2 pin T SENSOR1 This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard s critical components and connected devices al m Sa EB MH O DoJ
123. tton for system reboot without turning off the system power ASUS Z97 AR 1 34 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 benefits of USB 3 0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 J Faem len m ala aa aa a a a 4 a Cie Ip Z97 AR USB3 0 connector Z A USB3_12 PIN 1 Vbus Vbus IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX IntA P2 SSRX GND GND IntA P1 SSTX IntA P2 SSTX m IntA_P1_SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX GND GND IntA_P1_D IntA_P2_D IntA_P1_D IntA_P2_D ID The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately e These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3 0 ports under Windows 7 e The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting e These USB 3 0 por
124. u 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 You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 0 999 V with a 0 001 V interval 2 5 21 CPU Digital I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Digital I O Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the digital portion of the I O on the processor By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 0 999 V with a 0 001 V interval 2 5 22 SVID Support Auto Set this item to Enabled when overclocking your system Disabling this item stops the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Z The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to Enabled SVID Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to set the SVID Voltage override By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range
125. ual to the 3 Core Ratio Limit AN If you assign a value for 2 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit to Auto 3 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4 Core Ratio Limit AN If you assign a value for 3 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit and 2 Core Ratio Limit to Auto 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit AN If you assign a value for 4 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit and 3 Core Ratio to Auto 2 5 4 Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed 2 5 5 Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed 2 5 6 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled 2 5 7 CPU Ratio Tuner Auto This item allows
126. ur personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items AS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced wen Saias 23 22 English Myfavorite F3 S Qfan CantrokF6 My Favorites Main Al Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Core Ratio Auto The system will adjust all core ratios automatically j Sync All Core onfgure 4 core rato mit to synchronue 41 cores Per Core Configure the core ratio limit per core Q EZ Tuning WMizard F11 l Quick N nec PI Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor CPU 3400 MHz 100 0 MHz Voltage Last Modified Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items 1 Press lt F3 gt on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen 2 On the Setup Tree Map screen select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen Setup Tree Map Main menu panel Tore DC Submenu panel ASUS Z97 AR My Favorite amp Shortcut LAJ Lee S items Selected shortcut 2 15 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 l Z You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items e Items with submenu options e User managed items such as language and boot order e Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date 4 Click Exit ESC or press lt esc gt
127. uring system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears 2 8 13 Boot Override These item displays the available devices The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu ALES UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 76 02 2014 23 207 English Myfavorite F3 2 gt Ofan ControkF6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 gt Quick Note F3 4 Wednesday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Exit raare Monitor gt ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Setup Animator Enabled gt ASUS Overclocking Profile gt ASUS SPD Information 2 9 1 Setup Animator This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 9 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice Z For more details refer to section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 93 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIO
128. ways install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information 1 10 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the a ASUS website at www asus com for updates Running the support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard Click the Drivers Utilities AHCI RAID Driver Manual Contact or Specials tabs to display their respective menus The following screen is for reference only Click to install all items r ASUS Install oy Sipe a iai A Google Chrome Browser Pie i i information Google Toolbar Nonon Intarnai Sacanity intel chipset Denice Beolek Audio Diver Intel Graphics Accelenntor Cnr Managenent Engine bnlerlace Intel LAH Driver Intal Rapid Storage Technology Drewer 5 APF Lily Click an item to install It Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EX
129. word box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed ASUS Z97 AR 2 17 2 18 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items AN Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard uga Scroll down to display other BIOS items ALIES UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced asta 12 02 2009 1 r 082 English Myfavorite F3 ki gt Ofan ControkF6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 l Quick N Me F3 Thursday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit E Hardware Monitor Target CPU Turbo Mode Frequency 3900MHz CPU Target DRAM Frequency 1333MHz 3200 MHz Target Cache Frequency 3900MHz Target DMUPEG Frequency 100MHz 100 0 MHz Target CPU Graphics Frequency 1200MHz Ai Overclock Tuner ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Memory CPU Core Ratio Min CPU Cache Ratio 1600 MHz 1681V Max CPU Cache Ratio 10 48 MB Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Voltage CPU Ratio Tuner Auto BCLK Frequency D
130. xit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press lt F7 gt hot key for the advanced BIOS settings VA The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click lt or gt to switch EZ System Tuning modes Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis power fan Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and speed and SATA information of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking n n UEFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode aaa 7 07 J Engish 2 EZ Tuning WizardtF11 B r ll Information CPU Temperature CPU Voltage EZ System Tuning DTA BIOS Ver 0214 0 928 V Inhi Cometh dies CPL 42 hGH Ty gt A Speed 2700 MHI Motherboard Temperature Memory 2048 MB DDR3 1600MHH 61 C 29 C DRAM Status SATA Information a Kingston 20446 14227 KIBGSTOM SPT 00501 2S 120 068 MA Mik Power Saving MA HIA AA HA 23 Boot Priority r 1 Jot Savio all MAA Intel Rapid Storage Technology o Pi KINGSTON 510253 1206 11447m EMP MP DDRS 1600 9 9 9 27 1 EEV Cin crt FAN Profile jim CPU Fan 4 CHAT FAN 4 1451 RPM A CHAZ FAN y CHAJ FAN r et F CPU OPT FAN p k Manual Far Tuning 1 Boot Menut Default F5 save amp Exit 1 Advanced Madek Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Shows the Displays the Advanced Storage T
131. you to enhance the overclocking capability of non K series CPUs Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled 2 5 8 BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto This item allows you to configure the setting of the BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio Auto The BCLK to DRAM frequency ratio is set to its optimized setting 100 133 The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to 100 133 100 100 The BCLK freguency to DRAM freguency ratio is set to 100 100 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 5 9 DRAM Frequency Auto This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configurable options vary with the BCLK base clock frequency setting Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting Configuration options Auto DDR3 2400MHz DDR3 3199MHz DDR3 3999MHz DDR3 4200MHz DDR3 4800MHz DDR3 5400MHz DDR3 5400MHz DDR3 5599MHz DDR3 6000MHz DDR3 6399MHz DDR3 6600MHz DDR3 7200MHz DDR3 7999MHz DDR3 8400MHz DDR3 8799MHz DDR3 9000MHz DDR3 9600MHz DDR3 10200MHz 2 510 Max CPU Graphics Ratio Auto Auto This option allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on the system loading Manual This option allows you to set a value for an optimal CPU Graphics Ratio Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU graphics ratio The minimum value depends on the installed CPU 2 5 11 OC Tuner Keep Current Settings This item allows you to automatically overclock

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