What's in the box
Asus Z97 WS 32GB DDR3 Intel Motherboard
What's in the box
Asus Z97 WS 32GB DDR3 Intel Motherboard
The Intel Z97 chipset-based workstation motherboard features on-demand NVIDIA GeForce SLI and AMD CrossFireX technology, plus hassle-free troubleshooting features for minimized downtime.
Four PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots enable extreme graphics power
The Z97-WS can carry up to four dual-slot graphics. It supports 4-Way NVIDIA Geforce SLI and AMD CrossFireX, making it an excellent choice for graphics professionals who depend on powerful graphics in areas such as design and modeling, medical research, plus processing-intensive simulation and rendering applications. In addition to graphics cards, extensive Z97 WS expandability offers ample room for RAID cards, PCI Express-based solid state storage drives, video capture cards, and other components.
Supreme Power Solutions
Z97-WS couples innovative thinking with premium components to deliver industry-leading power efficiency
ASUS Z97-WS couples innovative thinking with premium components to deliver industry-leading power efficiency. Carefully engineered with Beat Thermal Chokes made of highly conductive and efficient gold-treated coating for minimal-loss power delivery and integrated Dr.MOS MOSFET that both saves space and reduces operating temperatures. For the latest workstation motherboard, ASUS introduce the industry's most durable 12K solid capacitors, and exclusive ASUS ProCool power connectors. Z97-WS is built to stay cool under pressure — and boosts performance, power efficiency and product longevity into extreme levels!
12K hour caps - Capacitors with World's Best Longevity
ASUS is the world's first motherboard manufacturer to introduce 12K solid capacitors, and Z97-WS is of course equipped. These Japanese-made capacitors are the most durable in the industry, able endure up to 12,000 hours' exposure to temperatures as high at 105°C. This is far higher than the temperatures generated by everyday computing, so Z97-WS is built for endurance . Our 12k capacitors also boast lowered equivalent series resistance (ESR) for increased efficiency and minimized heat generation — improving overall performance!
Q-Code Logger – one-touch troubleshooter
Q-code logger is your one-touch troubleshooter that lets users easily check system status at any time. Plug a flash drive into adjacent USB port, press the motherboard's dedicated Q-Code logger button and all ASUS Q-Code event logs for the current live session will be copied to the drive even with the system off.
ASUS Dr. Power hassle-free power supply health monitoring
As the Z97-WS is meant for professional users who rely on non-stop operation, stable power delivery is critical. Real time power supply health detection helps prevent sudden system shutdown and provides hassle-free notifications should power delivery be insufficient. Additionally, LED messages on the board clearly indicate any relevant power issues in the event your system fails to boot.
One click, total system optimization
Get robust overclocking, energy savings, digital power, customized fan control and tailored networking and audio settings
One click takes care of all that complex tuning. Your PC is smart with ASUS 5-Way Optimization. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use – so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and now even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else!
Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound
Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming
Movies play without stutter
Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money
Fan Xpert 3
Fan Xpert 3 puts 4-pin/3-pin CPU and case fan controls in one place. It scans each fan's characteristics and delivers custom settings for each fan based on the dedicated area temperatures detected by hardware thermal sensors. Make sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. Fan Xpert 3 supports hardware-level PWM/DC combo mode for both the CPU and case fans. It even can reduce the CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet and power saving operation during light loads.
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.
EZ Mode
Fan Profile : Detailed CPU and case fan information for instant cooling!
SATA Information : Displays SATA port details for you to easily recognize devices!
Fast Clock Adjustment : Use mouse controls to change the time and date!
EZ XMP : Improve your DRAM performance with a click!
Advanced Mode
Shortcut : Press Enter to create shortcuts to favorite settings, or select an existing shortcut and press F4 to go straight there!
Quick Notes : Make notes and capture BIOS-related ideas, quickly and conveniently!
Last Modified Log : Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive!
SATA Port Renaming : Rename SATA ports for easy identification!
Special memory overclocking design
Now you can drive memory up to 3300 (OC)! Our exclusive T-Topology design provides superb memory overclocking capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect. The memory channels are equidistant to the CPU, providing the most balanced control over multiple memory modules and enhanced overall memory compatibility.
Evolve your storage speed with SATA Express
SATA Express provides up to 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds from two PCIE 2.0 lanes, resolving the higher bandwidth request in the near future. The current SSDs consume up to 550MB/s, which is close to saturation point for SATA 6Gbit/s connections. Backwardly compatible with up to two SATA drives, SATA Express is the next-generation connectivity standard — and ensures that you and your system won't get left behind.
Speed up your system with M.2
With two native PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system drive, making your whole PC work that much faster. It supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology to ensure even faster access to data, refresh applications automatically and awake from sleep in just seconds!*
Upgrade to super-fast Thunderbolt2 speed today
ASUS ThunderboltEX II series are the first Intel-certified Thunderbolt 2 add-on card, offering the flexibility to upgrade your own build to Thunderbolt 2 technology whenever you want. You can enjoy bi-directional transfer speeds up to 20Gbit/s — that's four times (4X) faster than USB 3.0! Experience video in incredible detail on the latest 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) displays while using bandwidth-hungry storage devices at the same time.
Instantly upgrade to ultimate-speed 10Gb/s with USB 3.1 Card
ASUS brings you the world's first USB 3.1 Card, perfectly matched for this motherboard.
10Gb/s data-transfer speeds – twice as fast as USB 3.0
Choice of USB 3.1 connectors:
1. Popular, backwardly-compatible Type-A
2. New, future-proof reversible Type-C
Fits in any PCIe x4, x8, x16 slot
Even faster USB 3.1 transfers with included ASUS USB 3.1
Boost utility
Game faster, rank higher! Turbo App
The distant sound of enemy footsteps. You turn, focus, and unleash a crackle of rapid gunfire. Another frag for you! As a gamer, you know that only the swiftest actions win the game, and that's why you need exclusive ASUS Turbo App — an intuitive tuning panel to boost everything to secure your victory in your favorite titles! Overclock your CPU, prioritize game data across your network and optimize the audio settings for fantastically clear audio and in-game-chat. History is written by the victors, so don't go to war without Turbo App.
A double win for gaming!
The difference between defeat and victory can be measured in milliseconds. That's why ASUS motherboards are equipped with state-of-the-art networking technology that puts your frags first!
Turbo LAN
Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support and intuitive user interface. It allows you to lower lag with no expert knowledge – by up to 1.45X! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced Mode for hardcore controls.
Intel Gigabit Ethernet —top gaming choice that goes faster with your CPU
Faster, smoother gaming – always. Intel Gigabit Ethernet has the serious double advantage of communicating directly with CPUs and offering high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay.
Up to 2X-faster UDP game-data performance
ASUS engineers used IxChariot, an independent network-assessment test tool, to determine just how much quicker Intel Gigabit Ethernet deals with the smaller (sub-256 byte) UDP data packets that are vital for responsive gaming. The results are in — and with Z97 your game-data packets flow up to two times (2X) faster than competing gaming-LAN technologies
4K/Ultra HD visual excellence
Native support for 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI or DisplayPort —that's four times the pixel count of 1080p (1920 x 1080), offering incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism.
Work with up to 3 displays
Connect up to three independent monitors at once using video outputs such as DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, or VGA. Choose your outputs and set displays to either mirror mode or collage mode.
Your PC, your world
ASUS HomeCloud creates a world without boundaries. It lets you access your PC remotely, stream multimedia content to wherever you want, and manage all your stuff from anywhere — no matter where it's stored. Use the built-in Wake on WAN feature to remotely wake and control your PC with a single smart device, anywhere and anytime. It even turns your hard drive into a private cloud, removing worries about storage limits. With HomeCloud, your PC becomes the gateway to your world.
Total control anytime, anywhere with Remote GO!
Remote GO! gives you complete control of your PC — even when you're away from home! Access your forgotten files at home, work on your PC while your are in the traffic or outside. Plus one step to manage all your public clouds or sync files among your PC and devices in a click.
A digital PC hub perfect for sharing and home theater Media Streamer
Enjoy your PC's multimedia content —anywhere! Pipe music from your PC while sipping coffee in a café or sit back with friends and stream a favorite movie to a smart TV. With ASUS Media Streamer, your entertainment goes wherever you go.
Features
Quad-strength Graphic Power with optimized power efficiency
Quad Strength Graphic Power – 4-Way NVidia Geforce SLI and AMD CrossFireX on demand
Supreme Power Solution – Premium components deliver industry-leading power efficiency
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 – One click, total system optimization!
New UEFI BIOS – BIOS innovation continues
SATA Express & M.2 Support – Speed up your system up to 10Gb/s!
Upgrade flexibility to ultimate-speed 10Gbit/s with ASUS USB 3.1 Card
Technical details
General
Brand : Asus
Model : Z97 WS
CPU
Intel Socket 1150 for the 5th/New 4th/4th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron/Xeon E3-1200/12x5 v3 series Processors
Supports Intel 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Chipset
Intel Z97
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2500(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(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 Profile (XMP)
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort /Mini DisplayPort ports
Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
Supports Mini DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA 4-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots
4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (dual x16 or x16/x8/x8 or quad x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (x4 mode) *2
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage
Intel Z97 chipset
1 x SATA Express port, black, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology *2
ASMedia SATA Express controller
1 x SATA Express port, black, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
ASMedia PCIe SATA controller
1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
LAN
Intel I210-AT
Intel I218LM
Audio
Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input
Audio Feature
Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
DTS Ultra PC II
DTS Connect
Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
BD Audio Layer Content Protection
IEEE 1394
VIA 6315N controller
1 x IEEE 1394a port(s)
USB Ports
Intel Z97 chipset : 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 1 at mid-board)
Intel Z97 chipset : 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia USB 3.0 controller : 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 3 at mid-board)
Workstation Feature
4 x PCIe x 16 slot(s)
ASUS Dr. Power
12K hours Capacitors
ProCool Power Connector
Q-Code Logger
Special Features
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, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
ASUS TPU
Auto Tuning
GPU Boost
TPU switch
ASUS EPU
EPU
EPU switch
ASUS Digital Power Design
Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design
CPU Power Utility
DRAM Power Utility
ASUS Exclusive Features
AI Suite 3
Ai Charger
USB Charger+
M.2 & SATA Express
Anti-Surge
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
USB 3.0 Boost
Disk Unlocker
Turbo LAN
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
Media Streamer
Special Memory O.C. Design
Turbo App
Fan Xpert 3
Operating System Support
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x eSATA
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0 *3
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x Audio jack(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
1 x Mini DisplayPort(s)
1 x Q-Code Logger button
Internal I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x SATA Express connector: black, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices
1 x TPM header
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
2 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
1 x 6-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Front panel connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x EPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x Dr.Power switch(es)
BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log,
F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
Environment
Operation temperature : 10℃ ~ 35℃
Non operation temperature : -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operation humidity : 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)
Model | |
---|---|
Brand | ASUS |
Model | Z97 WS |
Supported CPU | |
CPU Socket Type | LGA 1150 |
CPU Type | Core i7/i5/i3/Xeon/pentium/celeron |
Chipsets | |
North Bridge | Intel® Z97 |
Memory | |
Number of Memory Slots | 4 x DIMM |
Memory Standard | DDR3 3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2500(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buff |
Maximum Memory Supported | 32GB |
Channel Supported | Dual |
Expansion Slots | |
PCI Express 2.0 x16 | 4 |
PCI Slots | 7 |
Storage Devices | |
SATA 3Gb/s | 4xSATA 6Gb/s, 1xeSATA 6Gb/s , 1xM.2 Socket 3, 1xSATA Express port |
SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
Onboard Video | |
Onboard Video Chipset | |
Onboard Audio | |
Audio Channels | 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC1150 |
Onboard LAN | |
LAN Chipset | Intel® I210-AT |
Second LAN Chipset | Intel I218LM |
Rear Panel Ports | |
USB | 6 x USB 3.0 (blue) /2 x USB 2.0 |
eSATA | 1 |
S/PDIF Out | 1 x Optical S/PDIF out |
Audio Ports | 1 x Audio jack(s) |
Video Ports | HDMI,DP,Mini DP |
HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
Onboard USB | |
Onboard USB | 10xUSB 3.0/2.0 , 6xUSB 2.0/1.1 |
Onboard 1394 | |
Onboard 1394 | N/A |
Physical Spec | |
Form Factor | ATX Form Factor |
Power Pin | 24 Pin |
Dimensions | 12.0 x 9.6 inch |
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