ASUS Z97 Motherboards - Overview and Official Support Thread

**RickJ5** · 08-06-2017 02:04 PM

I'm having kind of a weird problem with my Z97-A. I added an Asus PCE-AC56 wireless adapter into the PCIEX16_3 slot. The card seems to work fine. I already have the PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 slots filled so that slot is my only option. I took Macrium Reflect image backups when I did the build. I am 99.9% sure the image backups are good. Once I tested the PCE-AC56 card I took the card out and restored my last Macrium Reflect Image backup. I wanted to catch up on my Windows updates and then take another backup. Then install the PCE-AC56 card and take a backup with it installed. I should add I am running Windows 7 X64 Ultimate. When I restore the Macrium Reflect backup and boot into Windows some of my systray icons are blank. Specifically the network, flag, Beyond TV, and Hauppauge TV tuner IR icons are blank. There is a space for the icons so I think the icons are there, just the graphic is missing. Everything does work and the icons come back if I reboot. But, I'm concerned because the icons were fine before I started playing with this card. I'm wondering if anything else could be messed up. I tried clearing CMOS, including taking the battery out and moving the jumper. I reflashed the BIOS, I was on 2801 which is the latest BIOS for the board. I tried going to BIOS 2012. I picked 2012 because it was the BIOS before 2205 which added support for the Asus USB 3.1 card which I think has to go into the PCIEX16_3 slot because it needs an X2 slot. I've run out of ideas to try. I was wondering if anyone else had any other ideas or has come across this problem. Thank you.

My latest image was done 2/16/2017. I decided to try setting the system date to 2/21/2017. When I did that and restored my latest image all the icons were there. So, I'm guessing Windows must want to periodically rebuild the icon file even if it is working. It also confirms as I suspected that my images were good. I re-flashed to the latest BIOS. I'll just restore the latest image, let it catch up on the Windows updates, reboot and rebuild the icon file and then take an image. I guess my problem is solved.

**KSMerg** · 04-26-2018 03:35 PM

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/...-ASUS-3503.zip

**tbkizle** · 06-17-2018 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by KSMerg

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/...-ASUS-3503.zip

Anyone have success with this update(no ram voltage issues or anything)?also in particular with the z97-a/ar boards?

**Juggla** · 07-06-2018 11:58 AM

https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthrea...774#post726774

I posted this in "other motherboards" by accident. Hope that is not a problem. There has not been an answer in 3 days. Appreciate any help!
I have the Asus z97 pro wifi ac. It's been running the beta bios for it and working great.

**Juggla** · 07-06-2018 08:05 PM

Is Asus USA at work on fridays? I need advice about this.

**Juggla** · 07-09-2018 02:48 PM

Is this thread still monitored by Asus as an official support thread?

I just need to know what is v1 in the program hwinfo64 under the Asus EC Aii section,(picture in the link above) I was told only Asus knows what this is.
Thank you

**Clintlgm** · 07-09-2018 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Juggla

Is this thread still monitored by Asus as an official support thread?

I just need to know what is v1 in the program hwinfo64 under the Asus EC Aii section,(picture in the link above) I was told only Asus knows what this is.
Thank you

Actually, this is a user to user forum once in a while someone from Asus will show up.
I have the same Z97 Wi-Fi board and I have no idea what the VI is since your overclocking this board you might try in the overclocking subforum you may find some help over there.

**Juggla** · 07-10-2018 04:13 AM

Thanks for the info Clintlgm.

**otreblA** · 07-19-2018 01:47 PM

Edit: "official support thread" they said

**MrFriendism** · 07-28-2018 03:21 PM

Hi, I have ASUS Maximus Hero Seven. I am currently running Windows 8.1 with BIOS: 2702 and My System is Super Stable.

I have some questions to ask:

1. Do you think my System is still good to move to Windows 10 (Activated/Original)?

2. Do you think I should update my BIOS before I install Windows 10? And, If yes then Which Version BIOS?

3. Do you think I can find some stability issues with Windows 10 and New BIOS (If you recommend for the above question)?

4. What sort of BIOS Settings I should make or change before I do all these steps?

System Specs:

Processor: Intel i7-4790K
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Hero Seven
RAM: 16 GB
SSD: 250 GB
GPU: GTX 970 4 GB.
HDD: 1 TB

Thanks.

KSMerg PC Specs
Motherboard	ASUS ROG Maximus IX Code
Processor	Intel Core i7-7700k
Memory (part number)	HiperX Predator HX433C16PB3K2/16
Graphics Card #1	ROG STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING
Monitor	Asus PG278Q
Storage #1	Samsung 970 PRO
Storage #2	950 PRO/960 PRO
CPU Cooler	Noctua NH-D15S
Case	Fractal Design Define C
Power Supply	Chieftec Nitro 2 (BPS-750C2)
Keyboard	Logitech G710+
Mouse	Logitech G402
Headset/Speakers	Microlab H11
OS	W10
Network Router	Asus RT-AS87U

Juggla PC Specs
Motherboard	Asus z97 pro wifi ac
Processor	Intel 4790k 4.8 1.3v 4.9 1.35v
Memory (part number)	Gskill 1600cl9 @ 2200 10-10-11-26
Graphics Card #1	R9 280 SAPPHIRRE Dual-x
Graphics Card #2	Sapphire 7950 Dual-x
Sound Card	Onboard
Monitor	Vizio 42" 1080p TV
Storage #1	2X 850 EVO 512GB 1 is M.2
Storage #2	2x Seagate Barracudas 2tb
CPU Cooler	Custom loop 2x240 Rads 4 120mm Fans
Case	Antec 900
Power Supply	Corsair RM1000i
Keyboard	Logitech K330 wireless
Mouse	Logitech wireless
Headset/Speakers	5.1 Logitech
OS	Windows 10 pro
Network Router	Belkin n450
Accessory #1	Swiftech MCP-50X Pump Primoflex tubing
Accessory #2	Phobya UC-1 Extreme Brass Waterblock
Accessory #3	Xbox wireless reciever & PlayNcharge Xbox

Juggla PC Specs
Motherboard	Asus z97 pro wifi ac
Processor	Intel 4790k 4.8 1.3v 4.9 1.35v
Memory (part number)	Gskill 1600cl9 @ 2200 10-10-11-26
Graphics Card #1	R9 280 SAPPHIRRE Dual-x
Graphics Card #2	Sapphire 7950 Dual-x
Sound Card	Onboard
Monitor	Vizio 42" 1080p TV
Storage #1	2X 850 EVO 512GB 1 is M.2
Storage #2	2x Seagate Barracudas 2tb
CPU Cooler	Custom loop 2x240 Rads 4 120mm Fans
Case	Antec 900
Power Supply	Corsair RM1000i
Keyboard	Logitech K330 wireless
Mouse	Logitech wireless
Headset/Speakers	5.1 Logitech
OS	Windows 10 pro
Network Router	Belkin n450
Accessory #1	Swiftech MCP-50X Pump Primoflex tubing
Accessory #2	Phobya UC-1 Extreme Brass Waterblock
Accessory #3	Xbox wireless reciever & PlayNcharge Xbox

Juggla PC Specs
Motherboard	Asus z97 pro wifi ac
Processor	Intel 4790k 4.8 1.3v 4.9 1.35v
Memory (part number)	Gskill 1600cl9 @ 2200 10-10-11-26
Graphics Card #1	R9 280 SAPPHIRRE Dual-x
Graphics Card #2	Sapphire 7950 Dual-x
Sound Card	Onboard
Monitor	Vizio 42" 1080p TV
Storage #1	2X 850 EVO 512GB 1 is M.2
Storage #2	2x Seagate Barracudas 2tb
CPU Cooler	Custom loop 2x240 Rads 4 120mm Fans
Case	Antec 900
Power Supply	Corsair RM1000i
Keyboard	Logitech K330 wireless
Mouse	Logitech wireless
Headset/Speakers	5.1 Logitech
OS	Windows 10 pro
Network Router	Belkin n450
Accessory #1	Swiftech MCP-50X Pump Primoflex tubing
Accessory #2	Phobya UC-1 Extreme Brass Waterblock
Accessory #3	Xbox wireless reciever & PlayNcharge Xbox

Clintlgm PC Specs
Laptop (Model)	Asus G752VY DH72
Motherboard	Asus Z97 Pro WiFi and /Z97 Pro A
Processor	I7 4790K
Storage #1	512 GB M.2 Samsung 960 Pro
Storage #2	1 TB Samsun 850 Pro
Case	Cool Master Haf
OS	Win 8.1 Pro and Win 10 Pro

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otreblA PC Specs
Motherboard	Asus Maximus VII Hero
Processor	Intel Core i7 4790K
Memory (part number)	16GB Gskill Trident X 2133MHz
Graphics Card #1	MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X
Sound Card	Creative XFi Xtreme Audio
Monitor	Samsung PX2370
Storage #1	Crucial MX100 512GB
Storage #2	Western Digital Blue 1TB
CPU Cooler	Be Quiet! Dark Rock 3
Case	Fractal Design ArcMiDi R2
Power Supply	Corsair TX650M
OS	Windows 10 Pro x64