Asus Z97-A User Manual

Z97-A

Motherboard

E9060 First Edition

April 2014

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv

About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv

Package contents ....................................................................................................... vi

Z97-A specifications summary ................................................................................. vi

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................1-1

1.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................1-4

1.4 System memory .........................................................................................1-7

1.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................................1-20

1.6 Jumpers .................................................................................................... 1-23

1.7 Connectors ............................................................................................... 1-25

1.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................................... 1-36

1.9 Onboard buttons and switches ..............................................................1-38

1.10 Software support ......................................................................................1-42

Chapter 2: BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 2-1

2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 2-7

2.3 My Favorites ............................................................................................. 2-15

2.4 Main menu ................................................................................................2-16

2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ......................................................................................2-18

2.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................2-34

2.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................2-45

2.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................2-49

2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 2-55

2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 2-56

Appendices

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-4

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Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter1:Productintroduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter2:BIOSinformation

This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items:

Motherboard

Cables

Accessories

Application DVD

Documentation

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

ASUS Z97-A Motherboard

3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector

2-in-1 Q-connector

Support DVD

User Guide

Z97-A specifications summary

LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation and the New 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/ Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

VGA

Supports 22nm CPU

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*

* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Intel® Z97 Express Chipset

4 x DIMM, maximum 32 GB, DDR3 3200 (O.C.)* / 3100 (O.C.)* / 3000 (O.C.)* / 2933 (O.C.)* / 2800 (O.C.)* / 2666 (O.C.)* / 2600 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2133

(O.C.)* / 2000 (O.C.)* / 1866 (O.C.)* / 1800 (O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 MHz, non-ECC,

un-buffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.

2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. at x2 mode)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots*

2 x PCI slots

* The PCIe x1_1/2 slots share bandwidth with M.2 Socket 3. The M.2 Socket 3 is disabled

by default

Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support

Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort / HDMI / DVI-D / VGA ports

- Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz

- Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz or 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz

- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz

- Supports RGB with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz

- Supports up to three displays simultaneously

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- Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® Insider™

VGA

Multi-GPU Support

Storage

LAN

Audio

USB

ASUS Exclusive Features

- Maximum shared memory of 512 MB

* DisplayPort 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy-chain

up to 3 displays.

Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIe x16 graphics cards)

Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 13 support

- 1 x SATA Express port* (one at mid-board [black], compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)

- 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)

- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology**

- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)

* The SATA Express port shares bandwidth with M.2 Socket.

** These functions work depending on the type of CPU installed.

Gigabit Intel® LAN connection - 802.3az Energy Efcient Ethernet (EEE) appliance

Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnect between the integrated MAC (Media Access Controller) and physical layer (PHY)

Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2

- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver quality

- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio conguration

- Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference

- Audio Amplier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and

speakers

- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplier quality

- Premium Japan made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive

sound with exceptional clarity and delity

- Absolute Pitch 192 khz/24-bit true BD lossless sound

- DTS UltraPC II

- DTS Connect

- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking (MIC)

- Optical S/PDIF out port at rear I/O

Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

- 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel [blue])

- 8 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel)

High Performance

5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key

perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo

APP together, providing better CPU performance, efcient power saving, precise

digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.

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Z97-A specifications summary

DIGI+ Power Control

- CPU Power

- Industry-leading digital 8-phase power design

- ASUS CPU power utility

TPU

- Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost, 2-level TPU switch

EPU

- EPU, EPU switch

Fan Xpert 3

- Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for

optimized system cooling control

Turbo App

- Featuring automatic system performance tuning, network priority, and audio

scene conguration for selected applications.

UEFI BIOS

- Most advanced options with fast response time

M.2 & SATA Express Onboard

- The latest transfer technologies with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds

Special Memory O.C. Design

- Superb memory O.C. capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reection effect

ASUS Exclusive Features

Thunderbolt Ready (Optional)

- Blistering-fast 20 Gb/s data transfers upgrade with ThunderboltEX II series

Interactive Home Cloud

Remote GO!

- Remote GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard &

Mouse, File Transfer

- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smart phone, tablet devices

supporting Android™ 4.0 and iOS® 7 systems.

Media Streamer

- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your entertainment goes

wherever you go!

- Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting Android™ 4.0 and iOS® 7 systems.

NFC EXPRESS 2 support (Optional)

- NFC receiver ans 2-port USB 3.0 hub

- NFC one-touch features: Video-to-go, Photo Express, Remote Desktop, Quick Launch, Windows® 8 Login, and Bluetooth Pairing

* The NFC Express 2 is purchased separately.

Gaming Scenario

Turbo APP

- Perform each application with tailored performance, network priority, and audio

conguration

Turbo LAN

- Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags

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Crystal Sound 2

- Feel the sound power with different usage scenarios

Steam support

- Compatible with the most fun gaming platform under Windows® system

EZ DIY

Push Notice

ASUS Exclusive Features

ASUS Special Features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features

Rear panel I/O ports

- Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time

UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

- O.C. Tuner

- CrashFree BIOS 3

- EZ Flash 2

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

- ASUS Q-Slot

- ASUS Q-DIMM

- ASUS Q-Connector

5X Protection featuring all-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability

USB 3.0 Boost

Ai Charger

Disk Unlocker

AI Suite 3

MemOK!

EZ XMP

Quiet Thermal Design

- ASUS Fan Xpert 3

- ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink solution

Precision Tweaker 2:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001 V increment

- iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001 V increment

- vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.001 V increment

- vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01 V increment

- vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001 V increment

- vDRAM Bus: 144-step Memory voltage control

- vPCH: 88-step Chipset voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)

- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80 MHz up to 300 MHz at 0.1 MHz

increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI port

1 x DVI-D port

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1 x VGA port

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

Rear panel I/O ports

Internal I/O connectors

BIOS features

Manageability

Support DVD

Operating system support

Form factor

1 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port

4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

8-channel audio I/O ports

1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector, supports additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports

3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors, support additional 6 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports

1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices)

1 x SATA Express connector (black)

4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)

1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto-detection

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT fan connector

4 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control

1 x S/PDIF out header

1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support

1 x TPM connector

1 x Serial (COM) port

1 x MemOK! button

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

1 x DirectKey (DRCT) connector

1 x TPU switch (with advanced two-stage adjustments)

1 x EPU switch

1 x EZ XMP switch

1 x Power-on button

24-pin EATX Power connector

8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector

System Panel (Q-Connector)

Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI

5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My

Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut function,

and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE

Drivers

ASUS utilities

EZ Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Windows® 8.1/Windows® 8

Windows® 7

ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm)

Specications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

1.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts.

Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.

1.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.

1.2.2 Screw holes

Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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Place this side towards the

rear of the chassis

1.2.3 Motherboard layout

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1.2.4 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)

2. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 1-4

3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3, CHA_FAN4)

4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-7

5. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 1-24

6. MemOK! button

7. EZ XMP switch 1-41

8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-34

9. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA Express

10. EPU switch 1-38

11. TPU switch 1-40

12. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 1-31

13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-33

14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-32

15. T Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) 1-35

16. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23

17. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-32

18. Power-on button 1-41

19. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 1-35

20. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-27

21. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-30

22. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30

23. M.2 Socket 3 1-31

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1-28

1-39

1-27

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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation and New 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3,

Pentium®, and Celeron® processors.

Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.

• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.3.1 Installing the CPU

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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1.4 System memory

1.4.1 Overview

This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect the CPU.

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Recommended memory configurations

1.4.2 Memory configurations

You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:

- Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less.

motherboard.

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• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

• Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP prole is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs).

• Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Z97-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

AVEXIR AVD3UH32001304G-4CI(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 13-15-15-35 1.65V • • •

G.SKILL F3-3200C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-15-15-35 1.65V • • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

support (Optional)

1 2 4

DDR3 3100 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

AVEXIR AVD3UH31001204G-4CI(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

A-DATA AX3U3100W4G12-DMV(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65V • • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

NO.

(Optional)

1 2 4

DDR3 3000 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

AVEXIR AVD3UH30001204G-4BZ1(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

G.SKILL F3-3000C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

G.SKILL F3-3000C12D-8GTXDG(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS 12-14-14-36 1.65V • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

support (Optional)

1 2 4

DDR3 2933 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

AVEXIR AVD3UH29331204G-4CI(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

GEIL GPW38GB2933C12ADC(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS 12-14-14-36 1.65V • • •

APACER 78.BAGHB.AFL0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

A_DATA AX3U2933W4G12(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS 12-14-14-36 1.65V • • •

G.SKILL F3-2933C12D-8GTXDG(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

G.SKILL F3-2933C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) SS 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

CORSAIR CMY16GX3M4A2933C12R(XMP) 16GB(4 x 4GB) SS 12-14-14-36 1.65V • • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

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support (Optional)

1 2 4

ASUS Z97-A

1-9

DDR3 2800 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

AVEXIR AVD3UH28001208G-

A_DATA AX3U2800W

G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-

G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-

G.SKILL F3-2800C11D-

G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-

G.SKILL F3-2800C10D-

G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-

G.SKILL F3-2800C11D-

G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-

G.SKILL F3-2800C11D-

G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-

G.SKILL F3-2800C12D-

APACER 78.BAGH5.

APACER 78.CAGH6.

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A

CORSAIR CMY16GX3M4A

KINGSTON KHX28C12T2K2/8X 8GB (2x4GB) SS 12-14-14-32 1.65V • • •

Team TXD38G2800HC

4BZ1(XMP)

4G12(XMP)

8G12(XMP)

32GTXD(XMP)

32GTXDG(XMP)

16GTXD(XMP)

8GTXD(XMP)

8GTXDG(XMP)

16GTXDG(XMP)

8GTXD(XMP)

16GTXDG(XMP)

32GTXDG(XMP)

16GTXD(XMP)

32GTXD(XMP)

16GTXD(XMP)

AFD0C(XMP)

2800C11(XMP)

2800C12(XMP)

2800C12R(XMP)

12DBK(XMP)

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65V • • •

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65V • •

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 1.65V • • •

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • •

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • •

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 10-12-12-35 1.65V • • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

16GB (2x 8GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • •

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • •

16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • •

16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65V • • •

16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65V • • •

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

support (Optional)

1 2 4

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

Apacer 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • • •

Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • • •

Apacer 78.CAGFF.AFD0C(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • • •

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2666C11

G.SKILL F3-2666CL10Q-

GEIL GOC332GB2666C11

KINGSTON KHX26C11T2K2/8X(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS - - 2666-11-13-13-32 1.65 • •

(Ver5.12)(XMP)

16GBZHD(XMP)

QC(XMP)

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • •

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 11-13-13-32 1.65 • • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

support (Optional)

1 2 4

DDR3 2500 (O.C.)* MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

G.SKILL F3-20000CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 10-11-11-31 1.65 • • •

* The above QVL is for the DDR3 2500 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2500 MHz memory

module will run at DDR3 2400 MHz frequency.

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

support (Optional)

1 2 4

DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

A-DATA AX3U2400W4G11-DMV(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • •

A-DATA AX3U2400W8G11-DMV(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • •

Apacer 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-12-12-30 - • • •

Apacer 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 - • • •

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A2400C10

CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A2400C10

CORSAIR CMY16GX3M2A 2400C10A

CORSAIR CMY16GX3M2A 2400C10R

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10

G.SKILL F3-19200CL10Q2-

G.SKILL F3-19200CL10Q-

G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-

G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4G (2x2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • •

(Ver4.21)(XMP)

(Ver5.29)(XMP)

(Ver4.21)(XMP)

(Ver4.21)

64GBZHD(XMP)

32GBZHD(XMP)

16GBZHD(XMP)

16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • •

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

16GB (8x2GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • •

16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • •

64GB (8x8GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • •

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

support (Optional)

1 2 4

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1-11

DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

G.SKILL F3-19200CL9Q-

G.SKILL F3-2400C11Q-32GXM(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 11-13-13-31 1.65 • • •

GEIL GOC316GB24

Kingston KHX2400C11D

KINGSTON KHX24C11K4/16X(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-30 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K2/16X(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 2400-11-13-13-32 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K4(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 2400-11-13-13-30 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K4/32X(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

Mushkin 997122R(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 2400-10-12-12-28 1.65 • • •

Silicon

Power

Transcend TX2400KLN-8GK(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 2400-11-12-11-29 1.6 • • •

16GBZMD(XMP)

00C10QC(XMP)

00C11QC(XMP)

3K4/8GX(XMP)

SP004GXLYU240NSA(XMP) 4GB SS - - 2400-11-13-13-32 - • • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-11-11-31 1.65 • • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • • •

8GB (4x2GB) SS - - 11-13-11-30 1.65 • • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

support (Optional)

1 2 4

DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G (2x2GB) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • •

GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • •

GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

support (Optional)

1 2 4

DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

A-DATA AX3U2133W4G10-DR(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) SS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • • •

A-DATA AX3U2133W8G10-DR(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • • •

Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • •

Apacer AHU04GFB33CAQ3R(XMP) 4GB DS - - 11-13-13-31 - • • •

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A2133C9 (Ver4.21)

(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A2133C9 (Ver4.21)

(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 (Ver1.5)

(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2B2133C9 (Ver5.12)

(XMP)

16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 9-11-11-31 1.65 • • •

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 9-11-11-31 1.65 • • •

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.5 • •

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-11-11-31 1.65 • • •

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Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

support (Optional)

1 2 4

DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A2133C11R

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A2133C11R

G.SKILL F3-17000CL11Q2-

G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-

G.SKILL F3-2133C10Q-32GSR(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-2133C11Q-32GZL(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.5 • • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3

KINGSTON KHX21C11T3FK

Silicon

Power

Silicon

Power

Transcend TX2133KLH-16GK(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 2133-10-11-

Transcend TX2133KLN-8GK(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 2133-10-11-

(Ver4.21)(XMP)

64GBZLD(XMP)

16GBZH(XMP)

K4/16GX(XMP)

8/64X(XMP)

SP004GXLYU213NSA(XMP) 4GB SS - - 2133-11-12-

SP008GXLYU213NSA(XMP) 8GB DS - - 2133-11-12-

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-27 1.5 • • •

64GB (8x8GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.5 • • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65 • • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-12-11-30 1.65 • • •

64GB (8x8GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

11-30

10-27

- • • •

1.6 • • •

support (Optional)

1 2 4

DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83

GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • •

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket

Brand

BFRH9C

9-9-9-27 - • • •

support (Optional)

1 2 4

DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1866C9

(Ver5.29)(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9

(Ver4.13)(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9

(Ver8.16)(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A1866C9

(Ver3.24)(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9

(Ver4.13)(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9

(Ver5.12)(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9

(Ver8.16)(XMP)

ASUS Z97-A

16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 1866 9-9-9-27 1.5 • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •

32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - - 1.5 • • •

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

(continued on the next page)

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

NO.

(Optional)

1 2 4

1-13

DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

CORSAIR CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3.23)

CORSAIR CMY16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver

CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver3.24)

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1866C10

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 16GB

CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10

CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10(Ver3.23)

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver8.16)

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G

Cricial BLE8G3D1869DE1T

Crucial BLE4G3D1869DE1X

G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q-32GBZL(XMP) 32GB

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP) 8GB

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB

G.SKILL F3-1866C10Q2-64GZM(XMP) 64GB

G.SKILL F3-1866C9Q-32GXM(XMP) 32GB

GEIL GEEL316GB1866C9DC(XMP) 16GB

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB

Silicon

Power

Silicon

Power

(XMP)

4.21)(XMP)

(XMP)

(Ver5.29)(XMP)

(Ver3.23)(XMP)

(XMP)

(Ver5.12)(XMP)

X0.16FED(XMP)

T0.16FMD(XMP)

SP004GXLYU186NSA(XMP) 4GB SS - - 1866-9-11-9-27 - • • •

SP008GXLYU186NSA(XMP) 8GB DS - - 1866-9-11-9-27 - • • •

32GB

(4x8GB)

16GB

(2x8GB)

8GB (2x4GB)

16GB

(2x8GB)

32GB

(4x8GB)

32GB

(4x8GB)

8GB (2x4GB)

(2x4GB)

8GB (2x4GB)

16GB

(2x8GB)

4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.5 • • •

(4x8GB)

(2x4GB)

(4x4GB)

(2x8GB)

(4x8GB)

(2x8GB)

(2x4GB)

Brand

DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •

DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • • •

DS - - 1866-9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •

DS - - 10-11-10-27 1.5 • • •

DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •

DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

DS - - 1866 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •

DS - - 1866-9-9-9-27 1.5 • • •

DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • • •

DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • • •

DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • • •

DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • • •

DS - - 1866-9-10-9-28 1.65 • • •

DS - - - 1.65 • • •

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket

NO.

support (Optional)

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB SS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-11-11-28 - • • •

A-DATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB DS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-11-11-28 - • • •

A-DATA ADDU1600W

4G11-B

A-DATA ADDU1600W

8G11-B

A-DATA AX3U1600W4G9-

DB(XMP)

A-DATA AX3U1600W8G9-

DB(XMP)

AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • • •

AMD AE34G1609U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • • •

AMD AP38G1608U

2K(XMP)

Apacer 78.B1GE3.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908DEQSCK - 1.65 • • •

Apacer 78.B1GET.9K00C 4GB SS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11-11-28 - • • •

Apacer 78.C1GET.9K10C 8GB DS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11-11-31 - • • •

Apacer AHU04GFA60C9

Q3R(XMP)

Apacer AHU08GFA60CB

T3R(XMP)

Asint SLA302G08-EGG

1C(XMP)

Asint SLA302G08-EGJ

1C(XMP)

Asint SLA302G08-

EGN 1C

Asint SLA304G08-

ENG1B

Asint SLB304G08-EGJ

1B(XMP)

Asint SLB304G08-EG

N1B

Asint SLZ302G08-EG

N1C

AVEXIR AVD3U16000904G

-2CW(XMP)

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A16

00C9 (Ver8.21) (XMP)

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A160

0C8 (Ver5.12) (XMP)

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A160

0C9 (Ver2.12) (XMP)

CORSAIR CML16GX3M2A1

600C10 (Ver2.21) (XMP)

CORSAIR CML8GX3M2A16

00C9 (Ver7.12) (XMP)

CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A1

600C11

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2

A1600C9 (Ver3.19) (XMP)

4GB SS A-DATA DWND-1211A 9-9-9-24 - • • •

8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EBBG-GN-F 9-9-9-24 - • • •

8GB

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x4GB)

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x8GB)

8GB

DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • •

(2x4GB)

4GB DS - - 11-11-11-28 - • • •

8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • •

4GB DS Asint 302G08-GG1C 9-9-9-27 - • • •

4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C 9-9-9-27 - • • •

4GB DS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - • • •

4GB SS Asint 304G08-GN1B 9-11-11-28 - • • •

8GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • • •

8GB DS ASint 304G08-GN1B - - • • •

2GB SS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - • • •

8GB

DS - - 11-11-11-28 1.5 • • •

(2x4GB)

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

(2x8GB)

8GB

DS - - 1600 8-8-

(2x4GB)

8GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x4GB)

16GB

DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 • • •

(2x8GB)

8GB

DS - - 9-9-9- 24 1.5 • • •

(2x4GB)

8GB DS - - 11-11-11-30 - • • •

8GB

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

(2x4GB)

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket

Brand

8-24

1.5 • • •

support (Optional)

1 2 4

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1-15

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9

CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M

CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A

Crucial BLS4G3D1609

Crucial BLT4G3D1608

Elixir M2X2G64CB88G7N-

Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5N-

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q-

G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q-

G.SKILL F3-1600C9Q-

GEIL GUP34GB1600

KINGMAX FLGE85F-

KINGMAX FLGF65F-

KINGSTON KHX16009CD3

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3L

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB

600C10 (Ver.3.24) (XMP )

4A1600C9(XMP)

(Ver8.16)(XMP)

4X1600C10 (Ver2.2) (XMP)

(Ver8.16)(XMP)

(Ver3.23)(XMP)

(Ver8.21)(XMP)

1600C8(XMP)

DS1S00.16FMR(XMP)

DT1TX0.16FM(XMP)

DG(XMP)

8GBSR2(XMP)

16GBXL(XMP)

16GBZL(XMP)

32GXM(XMP)

C7DC(XMP)

C8KL9A(XMP)

K2/8GX(XMP)

B1/4G(XMP)

K3/12GX(XMP)

K3/6GX(XMP)

4/16GX(XMP)

6/24GX(XMP)

K2/8GX(XMP)

16GB

(2x8GB)

16GB

(4x4GB)

16GB

(4x4GB)

32GB

(4x8GB)

4GB (1x4GB)

8GB (1x8GB)

8GB (2x4GB)

4GB DS - - 1600-9-9-

4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • •

2GB SS Elixir N2CB G80GN-DG9-9-9-28 - • • •

4GB DS Elixir N2CB

8GB (2x4GB)

16GB

(4x4GB)

16GB

(4x4GB)

32GB

(4x8GB)

4GB (2x2GB)

2GB SS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-9-28 - • • •

4GB DS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-9-28 - • • •

8GB (2x4GB)

4GB SS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • • •

12GB

(3x4GB)

6GB

(3x2GB)

6GB

(3x2GB)

16GB

(4x4GB)

24GB (6x4GB)

8GB (2x4GB)

(2x4GB)

Brand

DS - - 10-10-

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

DS - - 1600-9-9-

DS - - 10-10-

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

DS - - 10-10-

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

DS - - - 1.5 • • •

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • • •

DS - - 9 1.65 • •

DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.35 • • •

DS - - 9 1.5 • • •

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Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket

10-27

9-24

10-27

9-24

2G80GN-DG

9-9-9-28 - • • •

support (Optional)

1 2 4

1.5 • • •

1.5 • •

1.5 • • •

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DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

KINGSTON KHX16C10

KINGSTON KHX16C9K2/16 16GB

KINGSTON KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB

KINGSTON KVR16N11/4 4GB DS KINGSTON D2568JP

KINGSTON KVR16N11/4 4G DS Hynix H5TQ2G8

Micron MT16JTF1G64AZ-

Micron MT8JTF51264AZ-

MICRON MT8KTF25664AZ-

Patriot PV316G16

SanMax SMD-4G28N1P-

SanMax SMD-4G68HP-

SanMax SMD-4G68NG-

SanMax SMD-8G28NP-

Silicon Power SP002GBLT

Silicon Power SP004GBLT

Silicon Power SP004GXLY

Silicon Power SP008GXLY

Team TED34GM16

Team TED38GM16

Team TLD34G1600

Team TLD38G1600

Team TXD34096M1

Transcend TS1GLK64V6

Transcend TS1GLK64W6H 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G08

Transcend TS512MLK64W6H 4GB SS SAMSUNG K4B4G08

UMAX 84E44G93UM-

UMAX 84E48G93UM-

B1K2/16X(XMP)

1G6E1

1G6M1

0C9K(XMP)

16KM

16KZ

16KK

16KM

U160V02(XMP)

U160NSA(XMP)

00C11BK

HC9BK(XMP)

600HC9-D(XMP)

H(620945)

16BPSYW

16GB

DS - - - 1.5 • • •

(2x8GB)

DS - - 1333-9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x8GB)

DS - - - 1.5 • • •

(2x8GB)

8GB DS Micron D9QBJ - - • • •

4GB SS Micron D9QBJ - - • • •

2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • • •

16GB

SS - - 1600-9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x4GB)

16GB

SS - - 1600-9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x8GB)

4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBB

4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G8

4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDB

8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BBB

2GB SS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11-11-28 1.5 • • •

4GB DS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

4GB SS - - 1600-9-9-9-27 - • • •

8GB DS - - 1600-9-9-9-27 - • • •

4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G8

8GB DS Hynix H5TQ4G

8GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x4GB)

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x8GB)

4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G

8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0

4GB SS UMAX U2S96D3

8GB DS UMAX U2S96D3

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket

Brand

UCPGGBU

3CFRPBC

G-GN-F

3BFRPBC

G-GN-F

3EFR

83AFR

83BFRH9A

846B

46B

0TP-16

support (Optional)

1 2 4

11-11-11-28-1 - • • •

- 1.5 • • •

1600 - • • •

- 1.5 • • •

- - • • •

1600 - • • •

11-11-11-28 1.5 • • •

9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

- - • • •

11-11-11-28-1 - • • •

11-11-11-28-2 - • • •

1600-11-11-11-28 - • • •

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DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket

AMD AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587

AMD AE34G1339U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587

Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908

Asint SLA302G08-EDJ1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-DJ1C - - • • •

Asint SLA304G08-EDJ1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08-DJ1B 9-10-

Asint SLB304G08-EDJ1B 8GB DS Asint 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 - • • •

BUFFALO D3U1333-1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG-

BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-

BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M

CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A1 333C9 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • •

CORSAIR CMV8GX3M2A1 333C9 8GB

CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A13 33C9

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M1A13 33C9

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL 8GB

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB

GEIL GVP34GB1333C9DC 4GB

GEIL GVP38GB1333C9DC 8GB

INNODISK M3UN-2GHJBC09 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83C

INNODISK M3UN-4GHJAC09 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83C

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-

KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S/4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE-

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H/4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-

KINGSTON KVR13N9S8H/4 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-

(Ver2.12)

(Ver5.11)

(Ver2.2)

333C9(XMP)

DS - N/A 9-9-9-24 - • • •

(2x4GB)

4GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

(1x4GB)

4GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

(1x4GB)

8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

8GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x4GB)

DS GEIL GL1L128M88

(2x2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

(2x4GB)

MB3H

CEHSBG

DJ-F

8BN-CG

BA15B

FRH9C

GXX-12A

DXX-15A

DJ-F

GN-F

- 1.5 • • •

9 - • • •

10-26

- - • • •

- • • •

9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

9-9-9-24 - • • •

- - • • •

9 1.5 • • •

- 1.5 • • •

support (Optional)

1 2 4

- • • •

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Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket

Mach Xtreme MXD3U133316GQ 16GB

Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach

MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • • •

Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D

RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB

RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB

Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS S-POWER 10YT3E5 9 - • • •

Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133V02 2GB SS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - • • •

Silicon Power SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - • • •

UMAX 84E44G93UM-13BPSYW 4GB SS UMAX U2S96D3

UMAX 84E48G93UM-13BPSYW 8GB DS UMAX U2S96D3

DS - - - - • • •

(4x4GB)

Xtreme

C2S46D3 0-D313

3BU-15

1AG22Fe

1AG32Cf

0TP-13

- - • • •

9 - • •

9 - • • •

1333-9-

9-9-24

1333-9-

9-9-24

support (Optional)

1 2 4

- • • •

1.4.3 DIMM installation

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To remove a DIMM

1.5 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

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