Asus GRYPHON ARMOR KIT Specifications

MotherboardGRYPHON Z97ARMOR EDITION

xStorageIntel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Start Technology 13 support- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and

3-28Chapter 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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-29Chapter 33.6.1 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overow attacks when combi

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-31Chapter 3CPU C-States [Auto]This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states.Conguration options: [Au

3-32Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.2 PCH ConfigurationPCI Express ConfigurationThis item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots. PCIe Speed

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-33Chapter 3Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support f

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.[

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-35Chapter 33.6.4 System Agent ConfigurationGraphics ConfigurationThis item allows you to select a primary display fro

3-36Chapter 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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-37Chapter 3Mass Storage Devices Generic [Auto]This item allows your system to detect the devices according to their me

xi(continued on the next page)GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summaryRear Panel I/O Ports1 x DVI-D port1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort1 x Optic

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3PCH - PCI Express optionsDMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]This item allows you to control the Active State Power Mana

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-39Chapter 33.6.7 Onboard Devices ConfigurationScroll down to view the other BIOS items.HD Audio Controller [Enabled]T

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel® LAN controller.Conguration optio

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-41Chapter 33.6.9 Network Stack ConfigurationNetwork stack [Disabled]This item allows you to disable or enable the UEF

3-42Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan set

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-43Chapter 3CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode.[Auto] Detects the type of

3-44Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]These items allow you to set the chassis fans’ Q-Fan control feature into DC

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-45Chapter 3Allow Fan Stop 1/4 [Disabled]These items allow the chassis fans to run at 0% duty cycle when the temperatur

3-46Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3ASST 1 Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum assistant fan duty cycle

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-47Chapter 3Fan Overtime [1 minutes]This item allows you to set a time (in minutes) of the assistant fans’ operation pr

xiiInternal I/O connectors1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin; moss green)2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support add

3-48Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Boot ConfigurationFast Boot [Enabled][

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-49Chapter 3Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled][Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading duri

3-50Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Option ROM Messages [Enabled][Enabled] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during POST.[Disabled] Disab

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-51Chapter 3Secure BootThis item allows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protec

3-52Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Load Default PKThis item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.The PK le must be formatted

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-53Chapter 3DBX ManagementThe dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longe

3-54Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Tool menuThe Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-55Chapter 3Load from ProfileThis item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in th

3-56Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9.3 ASUS SPD InformationAllow you to review the DRAM SPD (serial presence detect) information.

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-57Chapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and sav

xiiiAccessories4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 7cm1 x ASUS Q-Shield1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector1 x Assistant Fan (40mm)1 x TUF Acce

3-58Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability,

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-59Chapter 33.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy

3-60Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO N

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-61Chapter 33.11.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The screen cap

3-62Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 34. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within ve (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt.Updating t

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-63Chapter 35. Select Yes then press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater.

3-64Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-1Chapter 4Software support44.1 Installing an operating system• Thismotherboardsupports32-bit/64-bitWindows®7,3

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-3Chapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThesoftwaremanualsareincludedinthesupportDVD.Followtheinstru

xivPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.•

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-5Chapter 4Launching AI Suite 3Windows® 7 OSFromtheDesktop,clickortapStart > All Programs > ASUS > AI Su

4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4AI Suite 3 Main menuTheAISuite3mainmenugivesyoueasy-accesscontrolsandinsighttowhat’sgoingonwith

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-7Chapter 44.4.1 Thermal Radar 2ThermalRadar2letsyoucontrolfans,monitoryourgraphicscardtemperatureandothe

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-9Chapter 4VGA - RPM ModeAllowsyoutomanuallyadjustthefan’sspeed(inrpm).PerformThermalTuningtoenabletheR

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Thermal StatusDisplaysthecurrentstatusofthethermalconditionofyoursystem.RecorderDisplaysandmonito

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-11Chapter 4DIGI+ Power ControlASUSDIGI+PowerControlfeaturestherevolutionaryandinnovativedigitalVRMandDRAM

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-13Chapter 4Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logoClick or tap to search an image file for your boot logoCl

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

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-15Chapter 42. AftertheutilitydetectsanewBIOS,clickortap fromtheSaveto:eld,selecttheUSBashdrive,

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-17Chapter 4Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computerThisfeatureallowsyoutorestart,shutdown,orputyourcomput

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-19Chapter 44.4.5 USB 3.0 BoostUSB3.0BoosttechnologysupportsUASP(USBAttachedSCSIProtocol)thatautomatically

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-21Chapter 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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-23Chapter 44.4.8 VersionDisplaystheinstalledsoftwareorutilitiesandtheircurrentversion.

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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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION4-25Chapter 44.6 Audio configurationsTheRealtek®audioCODECprovides8-channelaudiocapabilitytodelivertheultima

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION5-1Chapter 5RAID support55.1 RAID configurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that sup

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION5-5Chapter 55. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle ma

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION5-7Chapter 5Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-1Chapter 1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsLGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and

5-8Chapter 5: RAID congurationsChapter 5

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITIONA-1AppendicesAppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Ru

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITIONA-3AppendicesREACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regul

A-4AppendicesAppendicesFCC Bluetooth Wireless ComplianceThe antenna used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITIONA-5AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephon

A-6AppendicesAppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU,

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-3Chapter 11.1.3 “TUF Engine” Power DesignDIGI+ Power ControlASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and i

iiE9266First EditionMay 2014Copyright© 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software desc

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-5Chapter 11.1.6 ASUS Exclusive FeaturesRemote GO!ASUS Remote GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-7Chapter 1• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.• Before handling component

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-9Chapter 1Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-362. C

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-11Chapter 1Recommended memory configurations1.2.4 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DD

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-13Chapter 1GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capabilityVendors Part No

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 2400 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opt

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-15Chapter 1DDR3 2133 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opti

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1866 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opt

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-17Chapter 1DDR3 1866 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opti

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Op

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-19Chapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opt

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-21Chapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opt

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Op

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-23Chapter 11.2.5 Expansion slotsUnplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may

iv2.4 Starting up for the first time ...2-162.5 Turning off the computer ...

1-24Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chass

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-25Chapter 11.2.6 Onboard buttonsOnboard buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case

1-26Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 12. BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK)Press this button to enable the BIOS Flashback feature.

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-27Chapter 11.2.7 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM i

1-28Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 12. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV)The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU volta

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-29Chapter 11.2.8 Onboard LEDs1. POST State LEDsThe POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during

1-30Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.9 Internal connectors1. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These co

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-31Chapter 12. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additiona

1-32Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital In

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-33Chapter 1DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!You can connect the

v4.3 Software information ...4-44.4 AI Suite 3 ...

1-34Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 15. CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-35Chapter 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/

1-36Chapter 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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-37Chapter 1• SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power

1-38Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 110. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which sec

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION1-39Chapter 112. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER)This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that support

1-40Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION2-1Chapter 2Basic installation22.1 Building your PC system2.1.1 Motherboard installationThe diagrams in this section a

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION2-3Chapter 22.1.2 CPU installationEnsure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT inst

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

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION2-5Chapter 2To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION2-7Chapter 22.1.5 ATX Power connectionOR OR

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION2-9Chapter 22.1.7 Front I/O ConnectorTo install ASUS Q-ConnectorUSB 2.0AAFPTo install USB 2.0 connector To install fron

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION2-11Chapter 2• Donotunplugportabledisk,powersystem,orusetheCLR_CMOSjumperwhileBIOS update is ongoing, othe

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION2-13Chapter 2• USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0

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

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

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION2-15Chapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel Speakers

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-1Chapter 3The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a use

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-3Chapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode prov

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-5Chapter 3Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:My FavoritesFor saving the frequently

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-7Chapter 33.2.3 Q-Fan ControlThe Q-Fan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating spee

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

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-9Chapter 33.2.4 EZ Tuning WizardEZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU f

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-11Chapter 3Adding items to My FavoritesTo add BIOS items:1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-13Chapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administra

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 GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-15Chapter 3Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]This item allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processo

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-17Chapter 3DRAM Timing ControlThe subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <

ixGRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summaryCPULGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th, and 5th generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3RTL IOL controlDRAM RTL Initial Value [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D0) [Auto]Congur

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-19Chapter 3Third TimingstRDRD [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]tRDRD_dr [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto]

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3MISCMRC Fast Boot [Auto]This item allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot.Conguration

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-21Chapter 3The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual].Fixed CPU VRM Swit

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto][Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole.[Extreme] Set to the full

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-23Chapter 3CPU Internal Power Fault ControlThermal Feedback [Auto]Allows your system to take precautionary actions to

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Internal Power Saving ControlPower Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto]Lower value provides sufcient overclocking to

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-25Chapter 3CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+][+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.[–] To offset the voltag

ASUS GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION3-27Chapter 3PCH VLX Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to set the I/O voltage on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). You