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xAudioRealtek® ALC887 7.1-channel high denition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2 - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation

3-48Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-49Chapter 3Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]This item allows your system to wait for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs

3-50Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Secure BootAllows you to congure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from un

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-51Chapter 3Delete KEKAllows you to delete the KEK from your system. Once the KEK is deleted, the db and the dbx cannot be updated in t

3-52Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Append Default dbx Select Yes to append the system default dbx or select No to append a downloaded additional dbx fr

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-53Chapter 33.9 Tool menuThe Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter&

3-54Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Load from ProfileThis item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-55Chapter 33.9.3 ASUS SPD InformationThis item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.

3-56Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or disc

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-57Chapter 33.11 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compati

xiASUS special featuresGaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2- Flawless audio that makes you part of the game Steam support- Compatible with the most fun

3-58Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-59Chapter 3• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut

3-60Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The screen captures use

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-61Chapter 34. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within ve (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt.Updating the BIOS

3-62Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 35. Select Yes then press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Resta

ASUS Z97M-PLUS4-1Chapter 4Software support4Chapter 4: Software support4.1 Installing an operating system• Thismotherboardsupports32-bit/64-bitW

4-2Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThesoftwaremanualsareincludedinthesupportDVD.Followtheinstructi

ASUS Z97M-PLUS4-3Chapter 4Thescreenshotsinthissectionareforreferenceonly.TheactualsoftwaremanualscontaininginthesupportDVDvarybymo

4-4Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4ToinstallAISuite3onyourcomputer:Windows® 7 OS1. PlacetheSupportDVDintotheopticaldrive.2. Int

ASUS Z97M-PLUS4-5Chapter 4Launching AI Suite 3Windows® 7 OSFromtheDesktop,clickortapStart > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Su

xiiZ97M-PLUS specifications summaryBack Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 mouse / keyboard combo port1 x HDMI port1 x DVI-D port1 x RGB port1 x LAN (RJ-45) por

4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4AI Suite 3 main menu bar• ThescreenshotsofAISuite3inthisusermanualareforreferenceonly.Theactual

ASUS Z97M-PLUS4-7Chapter 43CPU Current CapabilityCPUCurrentCapabilityprovideswidertotalpowerrangeforoverclocking.Ahighervaluebringsawi

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.3 TurboV EVOASUSTurboVEVOallowsyoutomanuallyadjusttheCPUfrequency,CPUCacheandCorefrequencie

ASUS Z97M-PLUS4-9Chapter 4GPU BoostClick to undo all the changesClick to apply all the changesClick to load the saved profileClick to save the changes

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Customizing the fan settingsSmart ModeSmartModeallowsyoutocustomizethefans’rotationspeedsandrespons

ASUS Z97M-PLUS4-11Chapter 44.4.5 USB 3.0 BoostUSB3.0BoosttechnologysupportsUASP(USBAttachedSCSIProtocol)thatautomaticallyspeedsupthetr

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.6 EZ UpdateEZUpdateisautilitythatallowsyoutoautomaticallyupdateyourmotherboard’ssoftwares,d

ASUS Z97M-PLUS4-13Chapter 44.4.7 Push NoticeThisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedstatusofyoursystemtoyoursmartdevice.Youcanalsosendme

4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computerThisfeatureallowsyoutorestart,shutdown,orputyourcomputer

ASUS Z97M-PLUS4-15Chapter 4Viewing your computer status on your smart deviceTapPush NoticeonyoursmartdevicetolaunchPushNotice.Sending message

xiii• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product speci

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.8 System InformationThisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedinformationofthemotherboard,CPU,andmem

ASUS Z97M-PLUS4-17Chapter 44.4.9 VersionThisutilitydisplaystheversioninformationoftheutilitiesintegratedinAISuite3.Launching VersionTola

4-18Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5 Audio configurationsTheRealtek®audioCODECprovides7.1-channelaudiocapabilitytodelivertheultimat

ASUS Z97M-PLUS5-1Chapter 5RAID support55.1 RAID configurationsThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• Intel® Rapid Storage Tech

5-2Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 55.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal perf

ASUS Z97M-PLUS5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:1.

5-4Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 5Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and pres

ASUS Z97M-PLUS5-5Chapter 55. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected

5-6Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 5Deleting a RAID setBe cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

ASUS Z97M-PLUS5-7Chapter 5Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 5.

xivInstallation tools and components1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriverPC chassis Power supply unitIntel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatibl

5-8Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 55.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Start Windows®.2.

ASUS Z97M-PLUSA-1AppendicesAppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i

A-2AppendicesAppendicesCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissi

ASUS Z97M-PLUSA-3AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-289

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

ASUS Z97M-PLUS1-1Chapter 1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsIntel® LGA1150 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Core™ i7

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1M.2 SupportThis motherboard features the M.2 slot, which shares bandwidth with PCI Express x2 slot to speed

ASUS Z97M-PLUS1-3Chapter 1ASUS HomeCloudASUS HomeCloud creates a world without boundaries. It lets you access your PC remotely, stream multimedia cont

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel conn

ASUS Z97M-PLUS1-5Chapter 1Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 1-182. ATX

iiE9009First EditionApril 2014Copyright© 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for

ASUS Z97M-PLUS1-7Chapter 1Recommended memory configurations1.2.4 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline M

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Memory configurationsYou may install 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sock

ASUS Z97M-PLUS1-9Chapter 11.2.5 Expansion slotsUnplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physic

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to

ASUS Z97M-PLUS1-11Chapter 11.2.6 JumpersClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can cle

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.7 Onboard buttons and switchesOnboard switches and buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when wor

ASUS Z97M-PLUS1-13Chapter 12. GPU Boost switchWith its two-level adjustment functions, the GPU Boost switch allows you to automatically adjusts the C

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.8 Onboard LEDs2. DRAM LEDDRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If

ASUS Z97M-PLUS1-15Chapter 11.2.9 Internal connectors1. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6)These connectors connect to Serial

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 12. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for addition

ASUS Z97M-PLUS1-17Chapter 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 16. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)Connect the fan cables to the fan conn

ASUS Z97M-PLUS1-19Chapter 18. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys,

1-20Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with AT

ASUS Z97M-PLUS1-21Chapter 1• SystempowerLED(2-pin+PWR_LED-)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 112. M.2 Socket 3This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.• This socket supports M Key

ASUS Z97M-PLUS2-1Chapter 2Basic installation22.1 Building your PC system2.1.1 Motherboard installationThe diagrams in this section are for reference

2-2Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 23. Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.DO NOT over

ASUS Z97M-PLUS2-3Chapter 22.1.2 CPU installationEnsure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU design

ivChapter 3: BIOS setup3.1 Knowing BIOS ...3-13.2 BIOS set

2-4Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and

ASUS Z97M-PLUS2-5Chapter 2To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

2-6Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.1.4 DIMM installationTo remove a DIMM

ASUS Z97M-PLUS2-7Chapter 22.1.5 ATX Power connectionOR OR

2-8Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.1.6 SATA device connectionOROR

ASUS Z97M-PLUS2-9Chapter 22.1.7 Front I/O ConnectorTo install the system panel connectorUSB 2.0AAFPTo install USB 2.0 connector To install front pane

2-10Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.1.8 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cardsTo install PCI cards

ASUS Z97M-PLUS2-11Chapter 22.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections2.2.1 Rear I/O connection* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for L

2-12Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2• ThepluggedUSB3.0devicemayrunonxHCImodeorEHCImode,dependingontheoperating system’s setting

ASUS Z97M-PLUS2-13Chapter 2Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel Speakers2.2.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O

v4.3 Software information ...4-34.4 AI Suite 3 ...

2-14Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel Speakers

ASUS Z97M-PLUS2-15Chapter 22.3 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all

2-16Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-1Chapter 3BIOS setup33.1 Knowing BIOSThe new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, of

3-2Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navi

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-3Chapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an over

3-4Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settin

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-5Chapter 3Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system se

3-6Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Quick Note (F9)This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-7Chapter 33.2.3 QFan ControlThe QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of your CPU and

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

3-8Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Configuring fans manuallySelect Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed.To co

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-9Chapter 33.2.4 EZ Tuning WizardEZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best

3-10Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Creating RAIDTo create RAID:1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-11Chapter 33.3 My FavoritesMyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Adding items to My FavoritesTo add BIOS items:1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen t

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-13Chapter 33.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provid

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passw

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-15Chapter 33.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing th

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3BCLK Frequency [Auto]This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance.

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-17Chapter 3Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]This item allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM Timing ControlThe subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> or

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-19Chapter 3RTL IOL controlDRAM RTL Initial Value [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D0) [Auto]Conguration

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3tWRRD_dr [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]tWRRD_dd [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]tWRWR [A

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-21Chapter 3Skew ControlChanging subitems in this menu may enhance the DRAM overclocking capability and stability. Transmitter Rising S

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. Conguration options:

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-23Chapter 3Package Power Time Window [Auto]Also known as Power Limit 1, this item allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Rat

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Idle Power-out Response [Auto]This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator w

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-25Chapter 3CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage override. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adj

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Cache Voltage OffsetAllows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. By default, this item takes the standard val

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-27Chapter 3The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode].Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DA

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled].SVID Voltage Override [Auto]This item allows

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-29Chapter 33.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cautious

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it re

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-31Chapter 3Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overow attacks when combined wi

3-32Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU states [Auto]This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disab

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-33Chapter 33.6.2 PCH ConfigurationPCI Express ConfigurationThis item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots. PCI-E Speed [Auto]

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Intel Smart Connect TechnologyIntel Smart Connect Technology Support [Disabled]This item allows the system to suppor

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-35Chapter 3By default, the system detects the rst priority device. The device detection priority is as follows: PCIe M.2 > SATA Mo

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Display Audio [Enabled]Enable this item to support CPU display audio output. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Di

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-37Chapter 3NB PCI-E ConfigurationThis item allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings.PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto]This item all

ixZ97M-PLUS specifications summaryCPULGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Cele

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto][Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-39Chapter 3The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled].Native ASPM [Disabled][En

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.7 Onboard Devices ConfigurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled]This item allows you to use the Azalia High Deniti

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-41Chapter 3Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller. Conguration options: [Di

3-42Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Deep S4 [Disabled]When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will power off the USB an

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-43Chapter 33.6.9 Network Stack ConfigurationNetwork stack [Disable]This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.

3-44Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan set

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-45Chapter 3• The default CPU Q-Fan settings may differ when you set the CPU Q-Fan Control item to [Auto].• The following items appea

3-46Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control item to [PWM mode] or [DC mode].Chass

ASUS Z97M-PLUS3-47Chapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.F