Asus Z97-P User Manual

Z97-P
Motherboard

Asus Z97-P Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Chipset	Intel Z97
Socket	LGA 1150
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	32GB
Memory Type	DDR3
PCIe x16 Slots	2
PCIe x1 Slots	2
PCI Slots	2
Audio	Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
LAN	Realtek 8111GR, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
RAID Support	Yes
Memory Standard	DDR3 3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz
SATA Express Ports	1 x SATA Express
M.2 Slot	1
USB 2.0 Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Multi-GPU Support	AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
USB 3.0 Ports	4 x USB 3.0 (2 at back panel, 2 at mid-board)

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Before You Proceed

1.2 Motherboard Overview

1.2.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.3.1 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions and warnings for installing the CPU.

1.3.2 CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation

Instructions on how to install the CPU heatsink and fan.

1.4 System Memory

1.4.1 Overview

1.4.2 Memory Configurations

1.4.3 Installing a DIMM

1.5 Expansion Slots

1.5.1 Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for installing expansion cards and system unit cover.

1.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot

1.5.6 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 Slot

1.6 Jumpers

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

Instructions on clearing CMOS memory using the CLRTC jumper.

1.7 Connectors

1.7.1 Rear Panel Connectors

Identifies and describes rear panel connectors like PS/2, VGA, HDMI, LAN.

1.7.1 Rear Panel Connectors (Continued)

1.7.2 Internal Connectors

1.7.2 Internal Connectors (Continued)

1.7.2 Internal Connectors (Continued)

1.8 Software Support

1.8.1 Installing an Operating System

Information on supported OS and installation best practices.

Chapter 2: BIOS Information

2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Overview of BIOS management and update utilities.

2.1.1 EZ Update

Guide to using the EZ Update utility for software and BIOS updates.

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

2.2 BIOS Setup Program

Entering BIOS Setup at Startup

How to enter BIOS Setup at startup or after POST.

Entering BIOS Setup After POST

2.2.1 EZ Mode

2.2.2 Advanced Mode

2.2.3 QFan Control

2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard

2.4 Main Menu

2.4.2 Security

System security settings including passwords.

2.5 Ai Tweaker Menu

2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Select CPU overclocking options for internal frequency.

2.5 Ai Tweaker Menu (Continued)

BCLK Frequency [Auto]

Set BCLK frequency to enhance system performance.

2.5.13 DIGI+ VRM

Configure DIGI+ VRM settings like Load-Line Calibration.

2.5.15 Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled]

Set higher voltages for overclocking.

2.5.17 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]

Set voltage for CPU uncores and cache.

2.5.18 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]

Set CPU graphics voltage for iGPU.

2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto]

Maximize overclocking performance using core ratio settings.

2.5.14 Internal CPU Power Management

Manage and configure CPU power settings.

2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto]

Configure voltage fed to CPU cores.

2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto]

Set CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize all cores.

2.5 Ai Tweaker Menu (Continued)

2.5.10 OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings]

Automatically overclock CPU/DRAM frequencies and voltage.

2.5.6 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]

2.5.7 BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]

2.5.12 DRAM Timing Control

2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto]

2.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto]

2.5.23 CPU Input Voltage(VCCIN) [Auto]

2.6 Advanced Menu

2.6.1 CPU Configuration

2.6 Advanced Menu (Continued)

2.6.5 USB Configuration

2.6 Advanced Menu (Continued)

2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration

2.7 Monitor Menu

2.7.1 Qfan Tuning

Automatically detect fan speed and configure minimum duty cycle.

2.7.2 CPU/MB Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F]/ [Ignore]

2.7.3 CPU Fan/Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM]/ [Ignore]/ [N/A]

2.7.4 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

2.7.5 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

Enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan control feature.

2.7 Monitor Menu (Continued)

CPU Upper Temperature [70]

Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70]

CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

2.7.6 Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode]

Enable chassis fan Q-Fan control in PWM or DC mode.

2.8 Boot Menu

2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]

Accelerate system boot speed.

2.8 Boot Menu (Continued)

2.8.10 Secure Boot

Configure Windows Secure Boot settings and manage keys.

2.8 Boot Menu (Continued)

2.8.11 Boot Option Priorities

Specify boot device priority sequence.

2.9 Tool Menu

2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for BIOS updates.

2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile

2.10 Exit Menu