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User Manual
Version 1.0
Published April 2013
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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Installation
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.7 SLI TM and Quad SLI TM Operation Guide
2.7.1 Installing Two SLI TM -Ready Graphics Cards
2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup
2.8 CrossFireX TM , 3-Way CrossFireX
2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireX TM -Ready Graphics Cards
2.8.2 Installing Three CrossFireX TM -Ready Graphics Cards
2.8.3 Driver Installation and Setup
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology
3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology
3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral
3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop
3.6 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU)
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology
4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
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4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z87M Extreme4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Support CD
• 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_Card
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z87M Extreme4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Support CD
• 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_Card
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1.2 Specifications
Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor
• Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made highquality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
A-Style • Home Cloud
• Purity Sound TM
CPU
Chipset
• Supports 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 / Xeon® /
Pentium® / Celeron® in LGA1150 Package
• Digi Power Design
• 8 Power Phase Design
• Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
• Supports Intel ® K-Series unlocked CPU
• Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
• Intel ® Z87
Memory
Expansion
Slot
• Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
• Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/
1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
• Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB
(see CAUTION)
• Supports Intel ® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2
• 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at x16
(PCIE1) or dual at x8/x8 mode)
• 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE4: x4 mode)
• 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
• Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX TM , 3-Way CrossFireX TM and
CrossFireX TM
• Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLI TM and SLI TM
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Graphics
Audio
• Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
• Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick
Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full
HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD
Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600
• Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1
• Max. shared memory 1792MB
• Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI
• Supports Triple Monitors
• Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 4K ×
2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz
• Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60Hz
• Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60Hz
• Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required)
• Supports HDCP function with DVI-D and HDMI ports
• Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI ports
• 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150
Audio Codec)
• Premium Blu-ray audio support
• Supports Purity Sound™
- 115dB SNR DAC with differential amplifier
- TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (supports up to
600 Ohms headsets)
- Direct Drive Technology
- EMI shielding cover
- PCB isolate shielding
• Supports DTS Connect
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LAN
Rear Panel
I/O
Storage
Connector
• Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Giga PHY Intel® I217V
• Supports Intel® Remote Wake Technology
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
• Supports PXE
• 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
• 1 x D-Sub Port
• 1 x DVI-D Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 1 x eSATA Connector
• 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 4 x USB 3.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
• HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front
Speaker / Microphone
• 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology
12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and
“Hot Plug” functions (SATA3_1 connector is shared with eSATA port)
• 1 x eSATA connector, supports NCQ, AHCI, “Hot Plug” and
Port Multiplier functions
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion header
• 1 x TPM header
• 1 x IR header
• 1 x COM port header
• 1 x Power LED header
• 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
• 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
• 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)
• 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector
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BIOS
Feature
Support
CD
Hardware
Monitor
OS
Certifications
• 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector
• 1 x Front panel audio connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports)
• 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support
• ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
• SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
• CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjustment
• Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer, Intel®
Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU)
• CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing
• CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
• CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-
Adjust by CPU Temperature)
• CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
• Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
• Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit compliant
• FCC, CE, WHQL
• ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
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Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense.
We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
Due to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that
Windows® cannot use.
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1.3 Unique Features
ASRock A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night
LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more.
ASRock Instant Flash
ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by pressing <F6> or
<F2> during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash.
Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.
ASRock APP Charger
Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to 40% faster than before on your computer. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM
(S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5).
ASRock XFast USB
ASRock XFast USB can boost the performance of your USB storage devices. The performance may depend on the properties of the device.
ASRock XFast LAN
ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which includes the benefits listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application’s priority ideally and add new programs to the list. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game’s priority higher, it can lower the latency in games. Traffic
Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Real-
Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are currently transferring.
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ASRock XFast RAM
ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your
SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.
ASRock Crashless BIOS
ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature.
ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)
Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing
OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.
ASRock Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you without entering Windows ® OS. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash.
ASRock UEFI System Browser
ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected.
ASRock Dehumidifier Function
Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling
“Dehumidifier Function”. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
ASRock Easy RAID Installer
ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your
USB storage device, please change “SATA Mode” to “RAID”, then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode.
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ASRock Easy Driver Installer
For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support
CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically.
ASRock Interactive UEFI
ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more amusment.
ASRock Fast Boot
With ASRock’s exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from a cold boot. No more waiting! The speedy boot will completely change your user experience and behavior.
ASRock Restart to UEFI
Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience. The lightning boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC. By enabling this function, the PC will enter the UEFI directly after you restart.
ASRock Good Night LED
ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the
Power/HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is powered on. Good Night
LED will automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well.
ASRock USB Key
In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically!
ASRock Home Cloud
This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world. You will be able to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer.
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ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning
ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in A-Tuning. Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
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1.4 Motherboard Layout
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ATX12V1
CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2
RoHS
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HDMI1
USB 3.0
T: USB4
B: USB5 eSATA1
USB 2.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
USB 3.0
T: USB2
B: USB3
Top:
RJ-45
LAN
PWR_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
PCI Express 3.0
CMOS
Battery
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Purity
Sound
T M
PCIE2
PCIE1
X
Fast RAM
X
Fast LAN
X
Fast USB
PCIE3
Intel
Z87
64Mb
BIOS
Super
I/O
1
COM1
PCIE4
1
CI1
TPMS1
1
1
USB_6_7
1
USB_4_5
CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN
1
HDLED RESET
PANEL1
1
IR1
CLRCMOS1
1
PLED1
1
1
SPEAKER1
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No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)
4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2)
6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1)
8 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1)
9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3)
10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5)
11 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
13 Power LED Header (PLED1)
14 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
15 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)
18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)
19 TPM Header (TPMS1)
20 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)
21 COM Port Header (COM1)
22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
23 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
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No. Description
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
2 VGA Port
3 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_45)
4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 LAN RJ-45 Port*
6 Central / Bass (Orange)
7 Rear Speaker (Black)
8 Line In (Light Blue)
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No. Description
9 Front Speaker (Lime)**
10 Microphone (Pink)
11 Optical SPDIF Out Port
12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_67)
13 eSATA Connector***
14 HDMI Port
15 DVI-D Port
16 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
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* There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
Activity / Link LED
Status
Off
Blinking
On
Description
No Link
Data Activity
Link
Speed LED
Status
Off
Orange
Green
Description
10Mbps connection
100Mbps connection
1Gbps connection
** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
Audio Output
Channels
2
4
6
8
Front Speaker
(No. 9)
V
V
V
V
Rear Speaker
(No. 7)
--
V
V
V
Central / Bass
(No. 6)
--
--
V
V
Line In
(No. 8)
--
--
--
V
To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find the “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select
“Realtek HDA Primary output” to use the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use the front panel audio.
*** The eSATA connector supports SATA3 with cables within 1 meters.
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Chapter 2 Installation
This is an Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.
• In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
• Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
• Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components.
• When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
DDR3_A1 Priority
1
2
3
Populated
Populated
DDR3_A2
Populated
Populated
DDR3_B1
Populated
Populated
DDR3_B2
Populated
Populated
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.
PCIe Slot Configurations
PCIE1 x16
PCIE3
N/A
PCIE4
N/A Single Graphics Card
Two Graphics Cards in
CrossFireX TM or SLI TM Mode x8 x8 N/A
Three Graphics Cards in
3-Way CrossFireX TM Mode x8 x4 x4
For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards.
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
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Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.11, No. 12)
Default Clear CMOS
CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
1. The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper.
2. If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option “Clear
Status” to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.
System Panel Header
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.11, No. 15)
PLED+
PLED-
PWRBTN#
GND
1
GND
RESET#
GND
HDLED-
HDLED+
Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. The
LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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Power LED Header
(3-pin PLED1)
(see p.11, No. 18)
Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA3_0_1: see p.11, No. 8)
(SATA3_2_3: see p.11, No. 9)
(SATA3_4_5: see p.11, No. 10)
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PLED-
PLED+
PLED+
Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate the system’s power status.
These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. If the eSATA port on the rear I/O has been connected, the internal
SATA3_1 will not function.
USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB4_5)
(see p.11, No. 17)
(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.11, No. 18)
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USB_PWR
P-
P+
GND
DUMMY
P+
GND
Besides two USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three headers on this motherboard. Each USB
2.0 header can support two ports.
USB 3.0 Headers
(19-pin USB3_4_5)
(see p.11, No. 7)
Vbus
IntA_PA_SSRX-
IntA_PA_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PA_SSTX-
IntA_PA_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PA_D-
IntA_PA_D+
1
IntA_PB_SSRX-
IntA_PB_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PB_D+
Dummy
Besides four USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are one header on this motherboard. Each USB
3.0 header can support two ports.
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Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.11, No. 22)
GN D
PRESENCE#
MIC_RET
OUT_RET
1
OUT2_L
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel.
1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connect them for the AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic, go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust “Recording Volume”.
Chassis Speaker Header
(4-pin SPEAKER1)
(see p.11, No. 11)
DUMMY SPEAKER
1
+5V DUMMY
Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.
Chassis and Power Fan
Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1)
(see p.11, No. 16)
(3-pin CHA_FAN2)
(see p.11, No. 24)
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin.
GND
+12V
FAN_SPEED
(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.11, No. 23)
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CPU Fan Connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.11, No. 2)
(3-pin CPU_FAN2)
(see p.11, No. 3)
4 3 2 1
GN D
+ 12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
GND
+12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
ATX Power Connector
(24-pin ATXPWR1)
(see p.11, No. 6)
12 24
ATX 12V Power
Connector
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.11, No. 1)
Infrared Module Header
(5-pin IR1)
(see p.11, No. 14)
1 13
8 5
4 1
IRTX
+5VSB
DUMMY
1
GND
IRRX
This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan
(Quiet Fan) connector.
If you plan to connect a
3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
13.
This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a
4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.
This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.
Serial Port Header
(9-pin COM1)
(see p.11, No. 21)
RRXD1
DDTR#1
DDSR#1
CCTS#1
1
GND
TTXD1
DDCD#1
RRI#1
RRTS#1
This COM1 header supports a serial port module.
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Chassis Intrusion Header
(2-pin CI1)
(see p.11, No. 20)
TPM Header
(17-pin TPMS1)
(see p.11, No. 19)
1
GND
Signal
This motherboard supports
CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
F_CLKRUN#
SERIRQ#
S_PWRDWN#
GND
LAD1_L
LAD2_L
SMB_DATA_MAIN
SMB_CLK_MAIN
GND
GND
+3VSB
1
LAD0_L
+3V
LAD3_L
TPM_RST#
LFRAME#_L
CK_33M_TPM
This connector supports Trusted
Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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2.7 SLI
TM
and Quad SLI
TM
Operation Guide
This motherboard supports NVIDIA ® SLI TM and Quad SLI TM (Scalable Link
Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA ® SLI TM and Quad SLI TM technology supports
Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS.
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Requirements
1. You should only use identical SLI TM -ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA ® certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA the drivers from the NVIDIA ® website: www.nvidia.com
® SLI TM technology. Download
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. It is recommended to use a NVIDIA ® certified PSU. Please refer to the NVIDIA ® website for details.
2.7.1 Installing Two SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
Step 2
If required, connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards.
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Step 3
Align and insert the ASRock SLI_
Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_
Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place.
SLI_Bridge_2S Card
ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card
Step 4
Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.
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2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup
Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the
Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the NVIDIA ® nView system tray utility.
Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU.
For SLI
TM
and Quad SLI
TM
mode
Step 1
Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon in the Windows ® system tray.
Step 2
In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX
configuration. Then select Maximize 3D
performance and click Apply.
Step 3
Reboot your system.
Step 4
You can freely enjoy the benefits of SLI TM or Quad SLI TM .
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2.8 CrossFireX
TM
, 3-Way CrossFireX
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireX
CrossFireX
TM , 3-way CrossFireX TM and Quad
TM that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireX TM , 3-way CrossFireX TM and Quad
CrossFireX TM are supported with Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS.
1. You should only use identical CrossFireX TM -ready graphics cards that are AMD certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireX
Download the drivers from the AMD’s website: www.amd.com
TM technology.
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. It is recommended to use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to the
AMD’s website for details.
4. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX TM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX TM
5. Different CrossFireX TM
mode.
cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX TM .
Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.
2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
CrossFire Bridge
Step 2
Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge
Interconnects on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)
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Step 3
Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to
PCIE1 slot.
2.8.2 Installing Three CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE3 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
CrossFire Bridge
Step 2
Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots, and use the other CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)
Step 3
Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to
PCIE1 slot.
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2.8.3 Driver Installation and Setup
Step 1
Power on your computer and boot into OS.
Step 2
Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD’s website for AMD driver updates.
Step 3
Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer. Please check AMD’s website for details.
AMD Catalyst Control Center
Step 4
Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control
Center icon in the Windows ® system tray.
Step 5
In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireX TM . Then select
Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply.
Select the GPU number according to your graphics card and click Apply.
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
3.1 Installing Drivers
The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.
Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.
If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file
“ASRSETUP.EXE” in the Support CD to display the menu.
Drivers Menu
The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please click Install All or follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.
Utilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports.
Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.
To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft.
“KB2720599”: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us
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3.2 A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night
LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more.
3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning
When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock’s support CD,
A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well. After the installation, you will find the icon
“A-Tuning“ on your desktop. Double-click the “A-Tuning“ icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up.
3.2.2 Using A-Tuning
There are five sections in AXTU main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker,
System Info and Tech Service.
Operation Mode
Choose an operation mode for your computer.
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Tools
Various tools and utilities.
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XFast RAM
Boost the system’s performance and extend the HDD’s or SDD’s lifespan! Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive.
Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
OMG
Schedule the starting and ending hours of Internet access granted to other users.
Place X marks on the time table to disable the Internet.
Good Night LED
Switch off the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is on, and automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/
Hibernation mode.
FAN-Tastic Tuning
Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
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Dehumidifier
Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process.
HDMI-IN
Connect two different devices to one monitor and toggle between the primary and secondary screen without replugging the connectors every time. Please set a hotkey for switching between the two devices.
OC Tweaker
Configurations for overclocking the system.
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System Info
View information about the system.
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Tech Service
Contact Tech Service.
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3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. Feel secure to know that your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode.
3.3.1 System Requirements
• Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature.
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition)
• Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. If your system is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below.
There are certain risks. Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss.
1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into the word box then click OK.
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2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\
msahci in Windows Registry Editor. Double click on the value Start and change the value from 3 into 0. Click on OK.
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3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer.
4. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to AHCI. Press F10 to save changes and exit.
5. Enter Windows 8/7. Windows will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically.
3.3.2 Setup Guide
Configuring Rapid Start
Step 1
Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility.
Step 2
If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on Create. The system will automatically create a hidden partition according to your settings. If there are SSD’s installed into your system, it is recommended to create the partition on the SSD.
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Step 3
When prompted to restart after the setup, click Yes to reboot.
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Step 4
Double-click the Intel® Rapid Start Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray.
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Step 5
Make sure Rapid Start is on. Drag the slider to configure the time. For example, if the timer value is set to ten minutes, the system will enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep state for ten minutes. If the timer is set to 0 minutes, Windows will immediately enable Rapid Start mode as it enters sleep state.
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Using Rapid Start
1. You may shut down the computer without terminating the applications or files you are executing currently. Click on Windows Start ‐> the arrow next to Shut down, and click on Sleep.
2. Windows system will enter sleep state.
3. According to your settings in Rapid Start Technology Manager, the system will automatically wake up and enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep
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4. When you wish to continue to use the computer just hit the power button, the system will rapidly return to Windows, the programs and files which you were using before entering sleep state will be accessible immediately.
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3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up-to-date.
3.4.1 System Requirements
• Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature.
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition)
• Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. If your system is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below.
There are certain risks. Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss.
1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into the word box then click OK.
2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\
msahci in Windows Registry Editor. Double click on the value Start and change the value from 3 into 0. Click on OK.
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3.4.2 Setup Guide
Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility
Step 1
Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect.
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Step 2
Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows
Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility.
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Step 3
Click the Add button. Take Foxmail as an example, add Foxmail to the Application list.
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Select Foxmail from the Application List, then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List.
Step 5
Click Apply to enable Smart Connect.
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Step 6
Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager icon in the
Windows system tray.
Step 7
Drag the slider to configure how often the system will connect to the network to download updates. Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates, but may cause more power consumption.
Using Smart Connect
1. Keep the applications which you wish to connect to the internet and receive updates while the system is in sleep state running. Foxmail for instance, keep
Foxmail running.
2. Click on Windows Start -> the arrow next to Shut down, and click on Sleep.
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3. Windows system will enter sleep state.
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4. The system will wake up from sleep state periodically, and then start to update
Foxmail. The screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain minimum power usage. Afterwards, the system will automatically return to sleep state again.
5. Upon waking up the system, you will find the new mail that were sent to you during sleep state are already updated and ready to be read in Foxmail.
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3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology
Intel® Remote Wake Technology allows you to use programs or services over the
Internet to wake up your home computer from energy efficient sleep mode.
Before configuring this feature, verify the following.
• Remote Wake has been enabled in "Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Manager".
• Make sure that the "PCI Device Power On" is enabled in UEFI SETUP
UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Configuration.
3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral
MeshCentral allows you to remotely wake up a PC from any network using a single web site. Just download and install the mesh agent on your computers and your computers will show up in the "My Devices" section of MeshCentral.com.
Creating a Mesh
Step 1
Login to Meshcentral.com.
If you have not created a MeshCentral acount, go to MeshCentral.com and create a new account.
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Step 2
Click the "My Account" tab. Then click on "New" to create a new mesh.
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Step 3
A new mesh window will pop up. Enter a mesh name and password.
Step 4
Select all the checkboxes and click Create Mesh.
Downloading and Installing Mesh Agent
Step 1
Click Install on the My Account page.
Step 2
Select the mesh and download both files. Make sure both files are in the same directory.
Step 3
Right-click on the MeshAgent.exe and select Run as administor.
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Step 4
Click Install / Update.
Step 5
Wait a minute for the New Machine to appear in "My Device".
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Step 6
Check whether "Intel Remote Wake" appeared or not.
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Click on Power Actions.
Step 8
Click on Wake or Sleep.
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Waking up a PC using mobile device.
Before waking up your home computer using a mobile device, please log out of MeshCentral on other previously used computers or devices.
Step 1
Login to meshcentral.com/m.
Step 2
Select a Machine.
Step 3
Click on Wake or Sleep.
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3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop
Splashtop is a remote desktop access software that lets you remotely access your home computer from your mobile device.
Before configuring this feature, verify that the "Remote Wake" has been enabled in
"Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager".
Setup Guide
Step 1
Download and install Streamer on your home computer, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Splashtop Streamer.
Then enter your Splashtop Account. If you have not created a Splashtop acount, create one.
Step 2
Download and install “Splashtop 2” on your mobile device and log into the app.
Using Remote Wakeup
Step 1
In "Splashtop 2”, tap the edit button next to an offline machine from the list.
Step 2
Tap "Wake up this computer".
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Using Remote Control
Step 1
In "Splashtop 2”, tap an online machine from the list to connect to your home computer.
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Step 2
Start remotely accessing your home computer.
The functionality and price of the Splashtop APP and subscription fee is subject to change. Please check www.splashtop.com for for details.
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3.6 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU)
Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility is an overclocking utility that allows you to tune and tweak your system for performance optimization while still maintaining system stability.
Double-click on your desktop to access Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility.
Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for the possible damage caused by overclocking.
3.7.1 UI Overview
Navigation Panel Adjustment Panel Information Panel
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System Monitoring Screen
Navigation Panel: Provides access to the functions of this tuning utility.
Adjustment Panel: Provides tuning options.
Information Panel: Displays readouts, such as clock speeds and turbo boost power capacities.
System Monitoring Screen: Provides a graph for you to track CPU usage, memory usage, and CPU temperature.
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System Information
Displays the major information of your system.
Manual Tuning
Manual Tuning shows the major readings of your system and allows you to tune the parameters, including voltage for the CPU core, GPU, and TurboBoost functions.
Click Apply to apply the settings. Click Save to save your current settings as a profile.
Stress Test
Stress Test allows maximum load testing on both CPU and memory. Specify the duration and click Start Testing.
Benchmarking
With Benchmarking, you can share and compare the scores online with other users in the HWBot community. Click Run to benchmark your current settings. Click
Compare Online to upload your score.
Profiles
Profiles shows a list of profiles for your overclocking settings and Benchmark results, which can be exported to share with other overclockers.
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3.7 Start8
For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency.
3.7.1 Installing Start8
Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD:
\ ASRock Utility > Start8.
3.7.2 Configuring Start8
Style
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Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Start icon.
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Configure
Configure provides configuration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick access to recently used apps, the functionality of the power button, and more.
Control
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Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the
Windows key does.
Desktop
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Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop.
It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface.
About
Displays information about Start8.
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY
4.1 Introduction
ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test
(POST) will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
Main For setting system time/date information
OC Tweaker
Advanced
For overclocking configurations
For advanced system configurations
Tool
H/W Monitor
Boot
Security
Exit
Useful tools
Displays current hardware status
For configuring boot settings and boot priority
For security settings
Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility
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4.1.2 Navigation Keys
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item.
Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key.
Navigation Key(s) Description
+ / To change option for the selected items
<Tab> Switch to next function
<PGUP> Go to the previous page
<PGDN>
<HOME>
Go to the next page
Go to the top of the screen
<END>
<F1>
Go to the bottom of the screen
To display the General Help Screen
<F4>
<F7>
<F9>
<F10>
<F12>
<ESC>
Toggle sound on/off
Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Load optimal default values for all the settings
Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Print screen
Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
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4.2 Main Screen
When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
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Active Page on Entry
Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.
UEFI Guide
UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc".
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4.3 OC Tweaker Screen
In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.
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Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Advanced Turbo
You can use this option to increase your system performance. This option appears only when your CPU supports this function. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU.
Load Optimized CPU OC Setting
You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. This option appears only when you adopt
K-Series CPU.
Load Optimized GPU OC Setting
You can use this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your GPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU.
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CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio
The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK.
Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components.
CPU Cache Ratio
The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU
Ratio.
BCLK/PCIE Frequency
The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK.
Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also affect the clock speed of other components.
Spread Spectrum
Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing EMI tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking.
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state.
Filter PLL Frequency
CPU BCLK Filter Frequency. Choose 1.6 for better overclocking capabilities.
Long Duration Power Limit
Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
Long Duration Maintained
Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long
Duration Power Limit is exceeded.
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Short Duration Power Limit
Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
Primary Plane Current Limit
Configure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
GT Frequency
Configure the frequency of the integrated GPU.
GT Voltage Mode
Auto: For optimized settings.
Adaptive: Add voltage to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load.
Override: The voltage is fixed.
GT Adaptive Voltage
Configure the fixed voltage added to the integrated GPU.
GT Voltage Offset
Configure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load.
DRAM Timing Configuration
DRAM Reference Clock
Select Auto for optimized settings.
DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
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DRAM Configuration
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DRAM Tweaker
Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to confirm and apply your new settings.
CAS# Latency (tCL)
The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response.
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD)
The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it.
Row Precharge Time (tRP)
The number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row.
RAS# Active Time (tRAS)
The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command.
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Command Rate (CR)
The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued.
Write Recovery Time (tWR)
The amount of delay that must elapse after the completion of a valid write operation, before an active bank can be precharged.
Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC)
The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Activate command to the same rank.
RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD)
The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank.
Write to Read Delay (tWTR)
The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank.
Read to Precharge (tRTP)
The number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row precharge command to the same rank.
Four Activate Window (tFAW)
The time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank.
CAS Write Latency (tCWL)
Configure CAS Write Latency.
tREFI
Configure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval.
tCKE
Configure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode.
tRDRD
Configure between module read to read delay.
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tRDRDDR
Configure between module read to read delay from different ranks.
tRDRDDD
Use this to change DRAM tRWSR Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto].
tWRRD
Configure between module write to read delay.
tWRRDDR
Configure between module write to read delay from different ranks.
tWRRDDD
Use this to change DRAM tRRSR Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto].
Configure between module write to read delay from different DIMMs.
tWRWR
Configure between module write to write delay.
tWRWRDR
Configure between module write to write delay from different ranks.
tWRWRDD
Configure between module write to write delay from different DIMMs.
tRDWR
Configure between module read to write delay.
tRDWRDR
Configure between module read to write delay from different ranks.
tRDWRDD
Configure between module read to write delay from different DIMMs.
RTL (CHA)
Configure round trip latency for channel A.
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RTL (CHB)
Configure round trip latency for channel B.
IO-L (CHA)
Configure IO latency for channel A.
IO-L (CHB)
Configure IO latency for channel B.
ODT WR (CHA)
Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A.
ODT WR (CHB)
Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B.
ODT NOM (CHA)
Use this to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (CHB)
Use this to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto].
Command Tri State
Enable for DRAM power saving.
MRC Fast Boot
Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster.
FIVR Configuration
FIVR Switch Frequency Signature
Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency.
FIVR Switch Frequency Offset
Configure the percentage of frequency boost or deduction.
CPU Override Voltage
Configure the voltage added to the CPU when the system is under heavy load.
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CPU Voltage Offset
Configure the dynamic CPU voltage added to the CPU.
CPU Cache Override Voltage
Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load.
CPU Cache Voltage Offset
Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking.
System Agent Voltage Offset
Configure the voltage for the System Agent. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking.
CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset
CPU I/O Analog Voltage.
CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset
CPU I/O Digital Voltage.
CPU Integrated VR Faults
Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection and over voltage protection for better overclocking capabilities.
CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode
Enable FIVR Efficiency Management for power saving. Disable for better performance and overclocking capabilities.
Voltage Configuration
CPU Input Voltage
Configure the voltage for the CPU.
CPU Load-Line Calibration
CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load.
DRAM Voltage
Use this to configure DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
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PCH 1.05V Voltage
Chipset 1.05V Voltage. Use default settings for best performance.
PCH 1.5V Voltage
I/O 1.5V Voltage. Use default settings for best performance.
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4.4 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Rapid Start
Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing.
Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.
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Active Processor Cores
Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
CPU C States Support
Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving.
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.
CPU C3 State Support
Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption.
CPU C6 State Support
Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
CPU C7 State Support
Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
Package C State Support
Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving.
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CPU Thermal Throttling
Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating.
No-Execute Memory Protection
Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks.
Intel Virtualization Technology
Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems.
Hardware Prefetcher
Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better performance.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line. Enable for better performance.
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Primary Graphics Adapter
Select a primary VGA.
VT-d
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and
I/O performance.
PCIE1 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE1.
PCIE3 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE3.
Share Memory
Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up.
IGPU Multi-Monitor
Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Select enable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times.
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Render Standby
Power down the render unit when the GPU is idle for lower power consumption.
Onboard HD Audio
Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed.
Front Panel
Enable/disable front panel HD audio.
Onboard HDMI HD Audio
Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs.
Onboard LAN
Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller.
Deep Sleep
Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down.
Restore on AC/Power Loss
Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start to boot up when the power recovers.
Good Night LED
By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is on. It will also automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode.
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4.4.3 Storage Configuration
SATA Controller(s)
Enable/disable the SATA controllers.
SATA Mode Selection
IDE: For better compatibility.
AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance.
RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit.
AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.
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SATA Aggressive Link Power Management
SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power. It is only supported by AHCI mode.
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability.
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4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology
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Intel® Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds.
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4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
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Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. while the computer is in sleep mode.
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4.4.6 Super IO Configuration
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Serial Port
Enable or disable the Serial port.
Serial Port Address
Select the address of the Serial port.
Infrared Port
Enable or disable the Infrared port.
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Suspend to RAM
Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI
S3 power saving.
Check Ready Bit
Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only when the hard disk is ready, this is recommended for better system stability.
ACPI HPET Table
Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL tests.
PS/2 Keyboard Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard.
PCI Devices Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by a PCI device and enable wake on LAN.
Wake From Onboard LAN
Allow the system to be waked up by the Onboard Intel I217V LAN.
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Ring-In Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals.
RTC Alarm Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system.
USB Keyboard/Remote Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller.
USB Mouse Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.
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USB Controller
Enable or disable all the USB ports.
USB 3.0 Controller
Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports.
Legacy USB Support
Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI
Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only.
Legacy USB 3.0 Support
Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices.
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4.4.9 Trusted Computing
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Security Device Support
Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
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System Browser
ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected.
OMG (Online Management Guard)
Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing
OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.
UEFI Tech Service
Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service.
Easy RAID Installer
Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to
RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.
Easy Driver Installer
For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support
CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically.
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Instant Flash
Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your
UEFI.
Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet
Flash.
*For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function.
Network Configuration
Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.
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Internet Setting
Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility.
UEFI Download Server
Select a server to download the UEFI firmware.
Dehumidifier Function
If Dehumidifier Function is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
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Dehumidifier Period
Configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables
Dehumidifier after entering S4/S5 state.
Dehumidifier Duration
Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4/S5 state.
Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting
Configure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is enabled. The higher the value, the faster the fan speed.
Max: 255
Min: 1
Save User Default
Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default.
Load User Default
Load previously saved user defaults.
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4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage.
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CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting
Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
Chassis Fan 1 Setting
Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
Chassis Fan 2 Setting
Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
Chassis Fan 3 Setting
Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature..
Over Temperature Protection
When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated.
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Case Open Feature
Enable or disable Case Open Feature to detect whether the chassis cover has been removed.
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4.7 Boot Screen
This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.
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Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this
UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows.
Boot From Onboard LAN
Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN.
Setup Prompt Timeout
Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key.
Bootup Num-Lock
Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or off when the system boots up.
Boot Beep
Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Please note that a buzzer is needed.
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Full Screen Logo
Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages.
AddOn ROM Display
Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the
AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed.
Boot Failure Guard
If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings.
Boot Failure Guard Count
Configure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings.
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
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CSM
Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed.
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Launch PXE OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Do not launch?
Launch Storage OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Do not launch?
Launch Video OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Do not launch?
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4.8 Security Screen
In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.
You may also clear the user password.
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Supervisor Password
Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.
User Password
Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.
Secure Boot
Enable to support Windows 8 Secure Boot.
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4.9 Exit Screen
Save Changes and Exit
When you select this option the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY.
Discard Changes and Exit
When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes.
Discard Changes
When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes?” will pop out. Select [OK] to discard all changes.
Load UEFI Defaults
Load UEFI default values for all options. The F9 key can be used for this operation.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
Copy shellx64.efi to the root directory to launch EFI Shell.
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Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp
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