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MotherboardSABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S

xStorageIntel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Start Technology 13 support- 1 x SATA Express port (black at the bottom, co

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be c

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-31Chapter 33.6.1 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically det

3-32Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overow attacks when combi

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-33Chapter 3CPU C-states [Auto]This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states.Conguration options: [Auto]

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.2 PCH ConfigurationPCI Express ConfigurationThis item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots. PCIe Speed

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-35Chapter 3Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for a

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.[

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-37Chapter 33.6.4 System Agent ConfigurationGraphics ConfigurationThis item allows you to select a primary display from CP

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.5 USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The Mass Storage Devices

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-39Chapter 3Mass Storage Devices [Auto]This item allows your system to detect the devices according to their media formats.

xiExclusive TUF Features“Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution- TUF Thermal Armor with Flow Valve*- TUF Thermal Radar 2 with Thermistors- TUF ICe“We Got

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3PCH - PCI Express optionsDMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]This item allows you to control the Active State Power Mana

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-41Chapter 33.6.7 Onboard Devices ConfigurationScroll down to view the other BIOS items.HD Audio Controller [Enabled]This

3-42Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]This item allows you to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of your system.Co

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-43Chapter 3The following item appears only when you set the Realtek® LAN Controller to [Enabled].Realtek PXE Option ROM [D

3-44Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Power On By RTC [Disabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake eve

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-45Chapter 33.6.10 Intel(R) Rapid Storage TechnologyCreate RAID VolumeThis item allows you to create a RAID volume.This it

3-46Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan set

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-47Chapter 3CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode.[Auto] Detects the type of CPU

3-48Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control 1/4 [Enabled]These items allow you to set the chassis fans’ Q-Fan control feature into

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-49Chapter 3Allow Fan Stop 1/4 [Disabled]These items allow the chassis fans to run at 0% duty cycle when the temperature of

xiiSABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summaryRear Panel I/O Ports1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI port1 x Optical S/PDIF Output1 x USB BIOS Flashback button2

3-50Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3ASST Fan 1/3 Lower Temperature [40]Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the assistant fans’ lower temperatu

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-51Chapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Boot ConfigurationFast Boot [Enab

3-52Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled][Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.[

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-53Chapter 3Option ROM Messages [Enabled][Enabled] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during POST.[Disabled]

3-54Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first]This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you wa

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-55Chapter 3Load Default PKThis item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.The PK le must be form

3-56Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DBX ManagementThe dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-57Chapter 33.9 Tool menuThe Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then pres

3-58Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-59Chapter 33.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD InformationThis item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.

xiiiUser ManualASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S motherboardTechnical documentations, certification, and warranty cardSupport DVD4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cabl

3-60Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-61Chapter 33.11 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stabil

3-62Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-63Chapter 3• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.•

3-64Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-65Chapter 34. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within ve (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt.Updat

3-66Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 35. Select Yes then press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Resta

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-1Chapter 4Software support44.1 Installing an operating system• Thismotherboardsupports32-bit/64-bitWindows®7,32-bi

4-2Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necess

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-3Chapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThesoftwaremanualsareincludedinthesupportDVD.Followtheinstructio

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

4-4Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3 Software informationMostoftheapplicationsinthesupportDVDhavewizardsthatwillconvenientlyguide

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-5Chapter 4Launching AI Suite 3Windows® 7 OSFromtheDesktop,clickortapStart > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite

4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4AI Suite 3 main menu barSystem InformationUSB 3.0 BoostAi Charger+ EZ UpdateUSB Charger+USB BIOS FlashbackPush

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-7Chapter 4Thermal Radar 2ThermalRadar2letsyoucontrolfans,monitoryourgraphicscardtemperatureandotherkeycompo

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4VGA - Smart ModeManuallyadjusttheaccelerationanddecelerationtimeofthegraphiccard’sfans.VGA - RPM Mod

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-9Chapter 4Thermal StatusDisplaysthecurrentstatusofthethermalconditionofyoursystem.RecorderDisplaysandmonitors

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4DIGI+ Power ControlASUSDIGI+PowerControlfeaturestherevolutionaryandinnovativedigitalVRMandDRAMVol

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-11Chapter 44.4.1 Ai Charger+AiCharger+allowsyoutofast-chargeyourportableBC1.1*mobiledevicesonyourcomputer’s

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.2 EZ UpdateEZUpdateisautilitythatallowsyoutoautomaticallyupdateyourmotherboard’ssoftware,dr

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-13Chapter 4Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logoClick or tap to search an image file for your boot logoClick

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-1Chapter 1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsLGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th

4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.3 USB BIOS FlashbackUSBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutocheckandsavethelatestBIOSversiontoaUSBstor

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-15Chapter 42. AftertheutilitydetectsanewBIOS,clickortap fromtheSaveto:eld,selecttheUSBashdrive,the

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.4 Push NoticeThisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedstatusofyoursystemtoyoursmartdevice.Youcan

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-17Chapter 4Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computerThisfeatureallowsyoutorestart,shutdown,orputyourcomputert

4-18Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Viewing your computer status on your smart deviceTapPush NoticeonyoursmartdevicetolaunchPushNotice.Se

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-19Chapter 44.4.5 USB 3.0 BoostUSB3.0BoosttechnologysupportsUASP(USBAttachedSCSIProtocol)thatautomaticallyspee

4-20Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.6 System InformationThisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedinformationofthemotherboard,CPU,andmem

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-21Chapter 4Viewing the SPD informationClickortaptheSPDtabtoviewthememory’sinformation.

4-22Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.7 USB Charger+USBCharger+allowsyoutoquick-chargeyourportableUSBdevicesevenifyourcomputeris

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-23Chapter 44.4.8 VersionDisplaystheinstalledsoftwareorutilitiesandtheircurrentversion.

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Intel® Smart Response TechnologyIntel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-frien

4-24Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5 Turbo LANTurboLANisanetworktrafcshapingtechnologythatlowerslagandhelpsreducedelaysduring

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S4-25Chapter 44.6 Audio configurationsTheRealtek®audioCODECprovides8-channelaudiocapabilitytodelivertheultimatea

4-26Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Selecting an audio outputRealtekHDAudioManagerallowsyoutoselectthetypeofaudiooutputdependingont

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S5-1Chapter 5RAID support55.1 RAID configurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that support

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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM

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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S5-5Chapter 55. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks

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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S5-7Chapter 5Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-3Chapter 11.1.3 “TUF Engine” Power DesignDigital Power ControlASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and inn

5-8Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 5

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK SA-1AppendicesAppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

A-2AppendicesAppendicesIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS210 o

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK SA-3AppendicesREACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulator

A-4AppendicesAppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-34

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK SA-5AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, L

A-6AppendicesAppendices

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1.5 ASUS EZ DIYASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the rst mo

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-5Chapter 11.1.6 ASUS Exclusive FeaturesRemote GO!ASUS Remote GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. Wi

iiE9704First EditionSeptember 2014Copyright© 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1.7 Other special featuresDisplayPort SupportDisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that de

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-7Chapter 1• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.• Before handling components, u

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel conn

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-9Chapter 1Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-372.CPU, o

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-11Chapter 1Recommended memory configurations1.2.4 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3)

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of th

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-13Chapter 1SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3200 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2933 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. S

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-15Chapter 1SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 2400 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opt

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-17Chapter 1DDR3 2133 MHz capabilityDDR3 2000 MHz capabilityDDR3 1866 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChi

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1866 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opt

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-19Chapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage

1-20Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (O

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-21Chapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Op

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-23Chapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage

1-24Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capabilitySide(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:(1) Supports one (1)

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-25Chapter 11.2.5 Expansion slotsUnplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cau

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

1-26Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chass

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-27Chapter 11.2.6 Onboard buttonsOnboard buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case sys

1-28Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.7 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-29Chapter 12. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV)The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage fo

1-30Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.8 Onboard LEDs1. POST State LEDsThe POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components durin

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-31Chapter 11.2.9 Internal connectors1. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]; SATA6G_3

1-32Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 12. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1-E2 [beige])These connectors connect to Serial

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-33Chapter 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interfa

1-34Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!You can connect th

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-35Chapter 16. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4;

vChapter 4: Software support4.1 Installing an operating system ...4-14.2 Support DVD

1-36Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-37Chapter 1• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12

1-38Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis powe

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S1-39Chapter 111. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely

1-40Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 113. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER)This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that suppor

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S2-1Chapter 2Basic installation22.1 Building your PC system2.1.1 Motherboard installationThe diagrams in this section are f

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

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S2-3Chapter 22.1.2 CPU installationEnsure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install

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

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S2-5Chapter 2To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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

2-6Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2To remove a DIMM2.1.4 DIMM installation

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S2-7Chapter 22.1.5 ATX Power connectionOR OR

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

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S2-9Chapter 22.1.7 Front I/O ConnectorTo install ASUS Q-ConnectorUSB 2.0AAFPTo install USB 2.0 connector To install front pa

2-10Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.1.8 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cardsTo install PCIe x1 cards

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S2-11Chapter 2• Donotunplugportabledisk,powersystem,orusetheCLR_CMOSjumperwhileBIOS update is ongoing, otherwis

2-12Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections2.3.1 Rear I/O connection* and **: Refer to the tables on the

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S2-13Chapter 2• USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devi

2-14Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.3.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O portsConnect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S2-15Chapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel Speakers

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

2-16Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.4 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-1Chapter 3The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-fr

3-2Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you s

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-3Chapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides

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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-5Chapter 3Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:My FavoritesFor saving the frequently-use

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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-7Chapter 33.2.3 Q-Fan ControlThe Q-Fan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of

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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-9Chapter 33.2.4 EZ Tuning WizardEZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan t

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

3-10Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3 My FavoritesMy Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-11Chapter 3Adding items to My FavoritesTo add BIOS items:1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS sc

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-13Chapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3To change a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the Enter Current Passw

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-15Chapter 3Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto][Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by A

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-17Chapter 3Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to ge

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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-19Chapter 3RTL IOL controlDRAM RTL Initial Value [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D0) [Auto]Co

ixSABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S specifications summaryCPULGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Co

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3tWRRD [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]tWRRD_dr [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]tWRRD_dd [A

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-21Chapter 3Skew ControlThis item contains the transmitter and receiver’s rising and falling slopes and their time controll

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual].Fixed CPU VRM Switching Fre

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-23Chapter 3CPU Power Thermal Control [120]A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the over

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Turbo Mode [Enabled]This item allows you to enable your core processor’s speed to run faster than the base operating

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-25Chapter 3CPU Internal Power ConfigurationCPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto]This item allows you to improve t

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto]Lower value provides sufcient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocki

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-27Chapter 3CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto]This item allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override. By default, this i

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SVID Support [Auto]Set this item to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. Disabling this item stops the CPU from

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S3-29Chapter 3DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from th