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Product compliance statements with EU directives and safety requirements.
Guide to finding the motherboard's revision number for support and updates.
Visual identification of key components and connectors on the motherboard.
Schematic illustration of the motherboard's functional blocks and data paths.
Essential safety guidelines to prevent damage during installation, especially ESD.
Detailed technical specifications for CPU, memory, graphics, audio, LAN, and expansion slots.
Information on SATA ports, USB types, internal headers, and back panel connectors.
Summary of BIOS functions and special software/hardware features offered by the motherboard.
Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the CPU into the LGA1150 socket.
Guidelines for installing RAM modules and expansion cards like PCIe.
Identification and description of external ports on the motherboard's rear panel.
Details on DVI-D, HDMI, RJ-45 LAN, and audio jack functionalities.
Description of the USB 3.0/2.0 port features and usage.
Diagram and list of internal motherboard connectors for system assembly.
Details on ATX power connectors and CPU/System fan header pinouts.
Information on SATA ports, RAID configuration, and front panel switch/LED connections.
Details on front panel audio header and USB header pin assignments.
Information on S/PDIF audio output and COM/LPT header pinouts.
Instructions for clearing CMOS settings and replacing the motherboard battery.
Description of the boot logo screen and the M.I.T. section for system tuning.
Options for adjusting CPU base clock, PCIe clock, and core-specific frequencies.
Details on Turbo Boost, core limits, and power-saving C-states for optimal performance.
Configuration options for memory profiles, timings, voltage adjustments, and PC health monitoring.
Monitoring CPU/system temperature, fan speeds, and configuring fan speed control.
Display of BIOS version, date, system language, and time configuration.
Settings for boot order, security options, logo display, fast boot, and USB support.
Configuration for PS/2 devices, network booting, and system security features.
Settings for boot mode selection, PXE support, and administrator/user password protection.
Configuration for initial display output, XHCI mode, and onboard audio controller.
Configuration for onboard graphics, SATA controllers, RAID modes, and serial/parallel ports.
Settings related to power loading, resume by alarm, and AC power loss behavior.
Details on system power-on/off methods, suspend modes, and ErP/ASPM energy saving.
Options for saving BIOS settings, exiting, loading defaults, and managing configuration profiles.
Detailed steps for setting up RAID volumes using the UEFI mode.
Guide for configuring RAID using legacy ROM and installing the OS with drivers.
Step-by-step guide on installing chipset and other essential drivers from the provided disk.
Official compliance statements for FCC (USA) and Industry Canada (IC) regulations.
Product compliance statements with EU directives and safety requirements.
Guide to finding the motherboard's revision number for support and updates.
Visual identification of key components and connectors on the motherboard.
Schematic illustration of the motherboard's functional blocks and data paths.
Essential safety guidelines to prevent damage during installation, especially ESD.
Detailed technical specifications for CPU, memory, graphics, audio, LAN, and expansion slots.
Information on SATA ports, USB types, internal headers, and back panel connectors.
Summary of BIOS functions and special software/hardware features offered by the motherboard.
Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the CPU into the LGA1150 socket.
Guidelines for installing RAM modules and expansion cards like PCIe.
Identification and description of external ports on the motherboard's rear panel.
Details on DVI-D, HDMI, RJ-45 LAN, and audio jack functionalities.
Description of the USB 3.0/2.0 port features and usage.
Diagram and list of internal motherboard connectors for system assembly.
Details on ATX power connectors and CPU/System fan header pinouts.
Information on SATA ports, RAID configuration, and front panel switch/LED connections.
Details on front panel audio header and USB header pin assignments.
Information on S/PDIF audio output and COM/LPT header pinouts.
Instructions for clearing CMOS settings and replacing the motherboard battery.
Description of the boot logo screen and the M.I.T. section for system tuning.
Options for adjusting CPU base clock, PCIe clock, and core-specific frequencies.
Details on Turbo Boost, core limits, and power-saving C-states for optimal performance.
Configuration options for memory profiles, timings, voltage adjustments, and PC health monitoring.
Monitoring CPU/system temperature, fan speeds, and configuring fan speed control.
Display of BIOS version, date, system language, and time configuration.
Settings for boot order, security options, logo display, fast boot, and USB support.
Configuration for PS/2 devices, network booting, and system security features.
Settings for boot mode selection, PXE support, and administrator/user password protection.
Configuration for initial display output, XHCI mode, and onboard audio controller.
Configuration for onboard graphics, SATA controllers, RAID modes, and serial/parallel ports.
Settings related to power loading, resume by alarm, and AC power loss behavior.
Details on system power-on/off methods, suspend modes, and ErP/ASPM energy saving.
Options for saving BIOS settings, exiting, loading defaults, and managing configuration profiles.
Detailed steps for setting up RAID volumes using the UEFI mode.
Guide for configuring RAID using legacy ROM and installing the OS with drivers.
Step-by-step guide on installing chipset and other essential drivers from the provided disk.
Official compliance statements for FCC (USA) and Industry Canada (IC) regulations.
General| Socket Type | LGA 1150 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel Z97 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 |
| PCI Slots | 2 |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 6 |
| SATA Express | 1 |
| M.2 Socket | 1 |
| USB 3.0 Ports (Rear) | 4 |
| USB 3.0 Ports (Front) | 2 |
| USB 2.0 Ports (Rear) | 2 |
| USB 2.0 Ports (Front) | 2 |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 |
| Memory Standard | DDR3 1600/1333 MHz |
| PCI Express x16 | 1 |
| LAN | Realtek GbE LAN |
| Video Output | HDMI, DVI, VGA |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 |
| BIOS | UEFI BIOS |
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