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1. P USB_PWR two ports USB 3 0 Header ia Besides six USB 3 0 ports Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX 19 pin USB3_0_1 IntA_PA_SSRX inta_PB_sSRX Qn the I O panel there IntA_PA_SSRX GND see p 11 No 7 GND inta_pB_sstx is One header on this IntA_PA_SSTX IntA_PB_SSTX IntA_PA_SSTX GND motherboard Each USB GND IntA_PB_D aera auc Pe D 3 0 header can support IntA_PA_D Dummy two ports OUT_RET OUT2_L Front Panel Audio Header J_SENSE This header is for MIC_RET OUT2_R 9 pin HD_AUDIO1 PRESENCE mc2 R connecting audio devices GND MIC2_L see p 11 No 31 i to the front audio panel z 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must sup port HDA to function correctly Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system Ifyou 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 DUMMY SPEAKER Please connect the chassis 4 pin SPEAKERI I 1 speaker to this header see p 11 No 25 5V DUMMY 27 Ch
2. 25 26 Power LED Header 3 pin PLED1 see p 11 No 23 Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate the system s power status Serial ATA3 Connectors SATA3_0 see p 11 No 12 SATA3_ 1 see p 11 No 14 SATA3_2 see p 11 No 16 SATA3_3 see p 11 No 13 SATA3_4 see p 11 No 15 SATA3_5 see p 11 No 17 SATA3_ AO see p 11 No 10 SATA3_ Al see p 11 No 11 SATA3 _A0 SATA3_0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 Im Im Im Im I I SATA3_3 Im Im SATA3_5 SATA3_A1 SATA3_4 These eight SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate The SATA3_4 SATA3_5 are shared with the SATA Express connector To minimize the boot time use Intel Z97 SATA ports SATA3_0 for your bootable devices Serial ATA Express Connector SATAE_ 1 see p 11 No 18 il Wr SATAE_1 Please connect either SATA or PCle storage devices to this connector The SATA Express connector is shared with the SATA3_4 SATA3_5 and the M 2_ SSD NGFF Socket 3 The SATA Express interface is a combination of SATAE_1 SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 Z97 Extreme4 USB 2 0 Headers eos Besides two USB 2 0 ports 9 pin USB2_3 see p 11 No 27 9 pin USB4_5 1 see p 11 No 26 on the I O panel there are two headers on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support
3. Z97 Extreme4 User Manual Version 1 0 Published April 2014 Copyright 2014 ASRock INC All rights reserved Copyright Notice No part of this documentation may be reproduced transcribed transmitted or translated in any language in any form or by any means except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose without written consent of ASRock Inc Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Disclaimer Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation With respect to the contents of this documentation ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of data interruption of business and the l
4. 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 CPU OC Fixed Mode CPU OC fix mode allows you to keep the max CPU ratio as your setting without throttling Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense Intel SoeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen cies 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 83 84 Long Durat
5. 2 V 4 V V 6 V V V 8 V V V V To enable Multi Streaming you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front Q panel audio header After restarting your computer you will find the Mixer tool on your system Please select Mixer ToolBox EJ 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 15 16 Chapter 2 Installation This is an 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 components 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 an
6. 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 and Quad SLI mode eva Step 7 PETE i a Ty ra CA lhe Double click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon in the Windows system tray Step 2 Inthe left pane click Set SLI and PhysX configuration Then select Maximize 3D NAD SU technology slows you to use two or more GPUs far signticart improvererts in rendenng pefomance and mage q alice GPU acceleration to provide amazing realtime physics effects State daglar performance and click Apply Step 3 Reboot your system Step 4 You can freely enjoy the benefits of SLI or Quad SLI 35 36 2 10 CrossFirex 3 Way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX 3 way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards Currently CrossFireX 3 way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX are supported with Windows 7 7 64 bit 8 8 64 bit 8 1 8 1 64 bit OS 1 You should only use identical CrossFireX ready graphics cards that are AMD certified WY 2 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireX technology Download the drivers from
7. Intel Remote Wake is supported on Windows 8 1 Windows 8 or Windows 8 64bit OS 61 3 5 2 Configuring and Using Orbweb ME Professional Kloudian Orbweb ME Professional is a remote control software allowing you to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb ME Professional host software Installing Orbweb ME Professional on the Host Computer You can find the Orbweb ME Professional host software in the Support CD or just download it from http orbweb me Step 1 Click on the Orbweb ME Professional installer package file to start installation Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Step 3 When installation completes reboot the computer Signing Up for Host Computer Registration Step 1 Double click the Orbweb ME Professional icon p on your desktop Step 2 On the Orbweb ME Portal login page click Sign Up to create an Orbweb ME account and name your host computer ci Orbweb ME Your PC Anytime Anywhere sn ED S lt gt it Remote access from anywhere E Kloudian Systems Inc English Privacy Terms Support Z97 Extreme4 Step 3 You will receive a verification email Follow the steps in the email to verify your account After verifying your account you can access your PC through web browsers at http orbweb me On the Account Verified page if you click Go to My Computers you will see the Orbweb ME portal page as a client
8. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line Enable for better performance 93 94 4 4 2 Chipset Configuration ASRock DEFI seur urun Main amp OC Tweaker X Tool H W Monitor Boot Security Bexit 4 Advanced Chipset Configuration VT d Capability Supported Description VT d Disabled Select a primary VGA PCIE2 Link Speed Auto PCIE5 Link Speed Auto Share Memory Auto IGPU Multi Monitor Disabled Render Standby Enabled Onboard HD Audio Auto Front Panel Auto Onboard HOMI HD Audio Enabled Onboard LAN Enabled Deep Sleep Disabled 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 PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2 PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE5S 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 Z97 Extreme4 Render Standby Power down the render unit w
9. Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility 19 80 4 1 2 Navigation Keys Use lt gt key or lt gt key to choose among the selections on the menu bar and use lt gt keyor lt gt key to move the cursor up or down to select items then press lt Enter gt 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 te i lt Tab gt lt PGUP gt lt PGDN gt lt HOME gt lt END gt lt F1 gt lt F7 gt lt F9 gt lt F10 gt lt F12 gt lt ESC gt To change option for the selected items Switch to next function Go to the previous page Go to the next page Go to the top of the screen Go to the bottom of the screen To display the General Help Screen 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 97 Extreme4 gt 4 2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview ASRock UEFI SETUP TILITY amp 0C Tweaker r Advanced X Tool OHI Monitor Boot Security Exit Wy Pavorite UEFI Version 297 Extreme4 LO 10 Processor Type Intel R Core T M 15 4460S CPU 2 90GHZ Proces
10. and Quad SLI Scalable Link Interface technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards Currently NVIDIA SLI and Quad SLI technology supports Windows 7 7 64 bit 8 8 64 bit 8 1 8 1 64 bit OS Q Requirements 1 You should only use identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified 2 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA SLI technology Download the drivers from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com 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 9 1 Installing Two SLI Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE5 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 33 34 SLI_Bridge_2S Card MSReck ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 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 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 PCIE2 slot Z97 Extreme4 2 9 2 Driver Installation and Setup
11. DVI D HDMI and DisplayPort 1 2 Supports Triple Monitor Supports HDMI with max resolution up to 4K x 2K 4096x2160 24Hz Supports DVI D with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports DisplayPort 1 2 with max resolution up to 4K x 2K 4096x2160 24Hz or 4K x 2K 3840x2160 60Hz Supports Auto Lip Sync Deep Color 12bpc xvYCC and HBR High Bit Rate Audio with HDMI Port Compliant HDMI monitor is required Supports HDCP with DVI D HDMI and DisplayPort 1 2 Ports Supports Full HD 1080p Blu ray BD playback with DVI D HDMI and DisplayPort 1 2 Ports Audio LAN Rear Panel 1 0 7 1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec Premium Blu ray Audio support Supports Surge Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection Supports Purity Sound 2 Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps 115dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier TI NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets Direct Drive Technology EMI Shielding Cover PCB Isolate Shielding Supports DTS Connect Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s Giga PHY Intel 1218V Supports Intel Remote Wake Technology Supports Wake On LAN Supports Lightning ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 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 DisplayPort
12. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer 4 Press F2 to enter BIOS then go to Advanced gt Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to AHCI Press F10 to save changes and exit 5 Enter Windows 8 1 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 gt All Programs gt 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 51 Pi he FO ae EE eye lt ASRock Inte Rapid Sta intel Rapid Start Disk 0 OOAADS 00S9B Step 3 When prompted to restart after the setup click Yes to reboot Step 4 Double click the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray 52 Z97 Extreme4 Step5 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 Intel Rapid Start Tec
13. 1 2 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 2 x USB 2 0 Ports Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 2 x USB 3 0 Ports ASMedia ASM1042AE Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 4 x USB 3 0 Ports Intel Z97 Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 1 x RJ 45 LAN Port with LED ACT LINK LED and SPEED LED HD Audio Jacks Rear Speaker Central Bass Line in Front Speaker Microphone Storage Connector Z97 Extreme4 6 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s Connectors by Intel Z97 support RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 and Intel Smart Response Technology NCQ AHCI Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technology 2 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061 sup port NCQ AHCI Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technol ogy 1 x SATA Express Connector shared with SATA3_4 SATA3_5 and M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 Support to be announced 1 x M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 supports M 2 SATA3 6 0 Gb s module and M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 10 Gb s 1 x COM Port Header 1 x TPM Header 1 x Power LED Header 2 x CPU Fan Connectors 1 x 4 pin 1 x 3 pin 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors 1 x 4 pin 2 x 3 pin 1 x Power Fan Connector 3 pin 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector Hi Density Power Connector 1 x HDD Saver Connector 1 x PCle Power Connector 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector 2 x USB 2 0 Headers support 4 USB 2 0 ports Support
14. 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 vou will find the icon A Tuning on your desktop Double click the A Tuning ems icon A Tuning main menu will pop up 3 2 2 Using A Tuning There are six sections in A Tuning main menu Operation Mode Tools OC Tweaker System Info Live Update Tech Service and Settings Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer i Operation Mode Operation Mode Performance Mode Standard Mode Power Saving Description Choose an operation mode for your computer Z97 Extreme4 Tools Various tools and utilities Tools 44 Acceleration _ LifeStyle XFast RAM OMG Disk Health Report XFast LAN Good Night LED Fast Boot FAN Tastic Tuning Dehumidifier Key Master USB Key OC DNA HDD Saver Description yus tools and utilities 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 XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection Select a specific mode for making the design
15. Function the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S 4 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 lea 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 1 4 Motherboard Layout oasn L oz asn 2 7 o a asnow pseoqhay ZSd 35 J D v gt x lt 34 USB3 0 T USB6 R 43 B USB7 2O z I S 5a 22 ao D n a 23 38 s 33 Purity Sound 2 32 HD_AUDIO1 Super vo com 30 LILI LILI ATX12V1 CHA_FAN3 jae PCIE_PWR1 jena CHA_FAN2 ASRock Z97 Extreme4 PCIE2 CMOS Battery E PCIE5 PCI Express 3 0 o o o RoHS PWR_FAN1 CLRMOS1 jane 29 28 PCIE6 4 v an CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Intel LEL PLED1 PLED PWRETN NDLED RESET PANEL1 Z97 Extreme4 64 bit 240 pin module 64 bit 240 pin module 64 bit 240 pin modu
16. Instant Flash to update your UEFI Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are corrupted or outdated switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to the secondary flash ROM Internet Flash DHCP Auto IP Europe 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 JISReck UEFI SETUP UTILITY a pa on Main 0C Tweaker x Advanced HIW Monitor Boot B Security Exit 4 Tool Network Configuration UEFI Download Server Europe Description Setup internet connection mode Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware 107 108 Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is enabled the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4 S5 state Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering 4 S5 state Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to 4 S5 state D
17. Serial Port Enabled Description Serial Port Address 3F8h R04 Auto Enable PS2 Y Cable Get details via OR code PS2 Y Cable Enable the PS2 Y Cable or set this option to Auto Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port 100 Z97 Extreme4 gt 4 4 7 ACPI Configuration JISRecKH WEFT serur uru Main OC Tweaker X Too H W Monitor Boot G Security 4 Advanced ACPI Configuration Check Ready Bit Enabled ACPI HPET Table Enabled Description It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving PS 2 Keyboard Power On Disabled PCIE Devices Power On Disabled Wake From Onboard LAN Disabled Ring In Power On Disabled RTC Alarm Power On By OS USB Keyboard Remote Power On Disabled USB Mouse Power On Disabled Get details via OR code 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 PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN Wake From Onboard LAN Allow the syst
18. Setting Up Shared Folders on Host Computer Step 1 Double click the Orbweb ME Professional icon p on your desktop Or if you just finished signing up for your host computer you can click Configure this computer in the screen to begin Step 2 Click Folder Settings tab and the default shared folders display To add a folder click J Select a folder to add it into Orbweb ME Then click Save nera Folder Settings ownload List of folders accessible from Orbweb ME Name Path ta Documents C Users Documents im Media D Media ig Music C Users Music fz Pictures C Users Pictures pia Videos C Users Videos Ea ieee You can access the documents in these shared folders on the host computer remotely through Xplorer from your client device 63 64 3 5 3 Remote Access from a Client Device A The lastest version of Java is required to be installed to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions Using Remote Wake U Remote Wake Up allows you to remotely put your host computer to sleep and wake your host computer up from a client device If you use a motherboard with dual LAN ports please disable one of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake Up function To do so go to Control Panel gt Network and Sharing Cen ter gt Manage Network Connections right click Local Area Connections and select Disable For Windows PC users Step 1 Go to Orbweb ME portal login page http orbweb me Step 2 Log in
19. Show the Windows 8 menu when press the right windows key Desktop About What should happen when you are in a Modern UI app Windows key fades to desktop and shows Start8 menu Start menu hot corner should show Start8 menu Show the Windows 8 menu when I press the right windows key Don t have a right windows key Ctrl Windows key simulates a right windows key press Shift Windows key simulates a right windows key press Like our Facebook page and get Holding the Windows key for half a second simulates the right Windows key 10 off your purchase of Start8 wy Like 77 Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does Desktop Start8 Which taskbar should the start button appear on Y Show a start button on the main taskbar Style Show a start button on secondary taskbars if any Control How should the taskbar appear Disable taskbar translucency Desktop About Where should search look for files Search should include files outside the standard libraries How should the new Windows 8 features work Disable all Windows 8 hot corners when at the Desktop Disable charms bar when at the Desktop Disable top left hot corner when at the Desktop Disable bottom left hot corner when the taskbar overlaps it Hide Modern UI applications from the Windows 7 style menu Like our Facebook page and get W Automatically go to the Desktop when sign in 10 off your
20. 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 Z97 Extreme4 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 111 112 CSM Compatibility Support Module ftSReck UEFI SETUP UT TY t Main amp 0C Tweaker Advanced X Tool H W Monitor 8 Security 1 Exit See g 4 Boot CSM Compatibility Support Module Ny FavorTte Launch PXE OpROM policy Legacy only ription Launch Storage OpROM policy Legacy only PEST IDE TO Enable to launch the Compatibility Support M
21. and gently insert the M 2 NGFF SSD module into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the M 2 NGFF SSD module only fits in one orientation Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module M 2_SSD NGFF Module Support List PCle Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX AG256M6e ADATA AXNS381E 128GM B Plextor PX AG512M6e ADATA AXNS381E 256GM B SanDisk SD6PP4M 128G Crucial CT120M500SSD4 120G SanDisk SD6PP4M 256G Crucial CT240M500SSD4 240G Samsung XP941 512G MZHPUS512HCGL Intel SSDSCKGW080A401 80G Kingston RBU SNS8400S3 180GD For the latest updates of M 2_SSD NFGG module support list please visit our website for details http www asrock com 42 2 12 HDD Saver Cable Installation Guide The HDD Saver Connector on this motherboard allows you to switch on and off the connected HDDs via software when needed This design secures more privacy saves more energy and extends the HDDs lifespans Please follow the steps below to install the HDD Saver Cable Connection Diagram SATA data cable The diagram shown here is for reference only 1 The diagram shown here is for reference only Connect one end of the HDD Saver Cable to the HDD Saver Connector SATA_PWR_1 placed near the SATA ports Then con nect the SATA power connector s to your SATA HDD s The HDD Saver Connector supports up to tw
22. ap 0 Pictures Folder aoe bre er Z97 Extreme4 Step 6 Click on a file name to preivew the file You can also delete rename move and copy a selected file For more instructions on how to use Xplorer refer to the user manual of the Kloudian Orbweb ME Professional For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users Download and install Orbweb ME Professional app from the App Store iOS or Play Store Android Step 1 Tap the Orbweb ME Professional app icon D to launch it Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 Ra Tap the Connect icon Step 4 Tap a folder name under the Xplorer section and you can see the files in this folder Z97 Extreme Xplorer Pictures A My Documents lo orobweb_407750180621279 pnc hwah 17 FJAOVRROVR 222 nme OWED 40 f 9026389262335 pnc iz My Videos Tap a file name to preivew the file You can also delete rename move and copy a selected file For more instructions on how to use Xplorer refer to the user manual of the Kloudian Orbweb ME Professional Tutorial Video 69 70 3 6 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks Double click S on your desktop to access the ASRock A
23. caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard System Panel Header PLED E R 9 pin PANELI PWRBTN see p 11 No 24 switch reset switch and system status indicator on GND the chassis to this header RESET according to the pin laa 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 connect ing your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly
24. purchase of Start8 a5 Like 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 78 Z97 Extreme4 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4 1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing lt F2 gt or lt Del gt 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 lt Ctl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt 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 UEFl Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main For setting system time date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings
25. the AMD s website www amd com 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 ss website for details 4 If you pair a 12 pipe CrossFireX Edition card with a 16 pipe card both cards will oper ate as 12 pipe cards while in CrossFireX mode 5 Different CrossFireX cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide 2 10 1 Installing Two CrossFireX Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 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 Z97 Extreme4 Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connec tor of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot another graphics card to PCIE5 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE6 slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Step 2 Use one CrossFire Bri
26. turn on your host computer For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users Download and install Orbweb ME Professional app from the App Store iOS or Play Store Android Step 1 Tap the Orbweb ME Professional app icon D to launch it Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 Tap the Power Options icon O and power options appear 65 66 Tap to select Restart Sleep or Shutdown gs Orbweb ME ime H97 Performance 8 1 1 5 Ry Sleep C Z97 Extreme4 Restart i m 297 Extreme6 Shutdown C 1 Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will dissappear You have to physically wake up computer in order to bring power option icon back to online 2 The Intel Remote Wake Technology does not support remote wake up from shutdwon S5 If you press Shutdown to remotely turn off the host computer please turn it on physically Using Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to remotely access your host computer from a client device For Windows PC users Step 1 Go to Orbweb ME portal login page http orbweb me Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 R Click the Connect icon Step 4 Click on Remote Desktop If the Remote Desktop Connection dialog appears click Connect to continue Z97 Extreme4 Step 5 Enter the Windows password to log in and you will see the desk
27. with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 Find the host computer from the list by the computer name you give Status Version Computer Connect Subscription Properties Host Status Host Computer Name Connect Power Options Host Properties Current Version Number Online Green By Ready to Connect Blue d Online Blue Offline Gray Unable to Connect Gray Wakable Red a Wakeable mode Z97 Extreme4 Step 4 Click O and power options appear Click to select Restart Sleep or Shut Down Status Version Computer Connect Plan Subscription Properties el 3 1 1 Z97 Extreme6 Ra l Ultimate A Restart 3 1 1 Z97 Killer Sleep Shut Down Add Computer Select Restart from the options to restart your host computer remotely When you select Sleep if the host device is WOW Wake On Wan compatible you can put your host computer to sleep S3 S4 The host status in the Status column shows offline and ready to be awaked and the power option shows wakable To wake up the computer click AN Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will disappear You have to physically wake up computer in order to bring power option icon back to online If you select Shut Down you can turn off your computer remotely However the Intel Remote Wake Technology does not support remote wake up from shutdwon S5 Please physically
28. ATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8 1 8 7 to crash while booting If your system is not in AHCI mode please follow the instructions below W There are certain risks Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss 1 Press Win R simultaneously in Windows 8 1 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK Typethe name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open BER Cancel Browse 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 Z97 Extreme4 E Rec b File Edit View Favorites Help gt B Mo2Svce Name Type Data 4 T ee ab Default REG_SZ value not set 4 j ab DriverPackageld REG_SZ mshdc inf_amd64_neutral_a69a58a4286f0b22 L Modem Be ErrorControl REG_DWORD 0x00000003 3 4 4B monitor ab Group REG_SZ SCSI Miniport 5 Ji mouclass a ImagePath REG_EXPAND_SZ system32 drivers msahci sys b J mouhid ag REG_DWORD Edit DWORD 32 bit Value 5 B mountmgr ie Tag REG_DWORD i 7 mpio E fo Type REG_DWORD Value name B mpsdrv Start j pare 3 Value data D B mrsmb g b B mrxsmb10 gt i mrxsmb20 gt B msahci gt ge msdsm b J MSDTC b J MSDTC Bri gt J Msfs oo J mshidkmd Computer HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci 3
29. CH 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 INASA T j 4 lQ vtTframa LT DA l I el LIC 4 4 Advanced Screen figuration and USB Configuration ASReck UEFI seur urun X Tool H W Monitor Main amp 0C Tweaker Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Smart Connect Technology af Super I0 Configuration i ACPI Configuration USB Configuration 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 Con Exit M Favorite Boot Security i Description CPU Configuration Parameters Get details via OR code Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction 91 92 4 4 1 CPU Configuration ftSsReck UEFI SETUP UT Main amp OC Tweaker X Tool H W Monitor Boot Security Bexit y 4 Advanced CPU Configuration y Favorite Intel R Core TM 15 4460S CPU 2 90GHz Max CPU Speed 3000 MHz Min CPU Speed 800 MHz Description Processor Cores 4 Select the number of cores to Intel HT Technology Not Supported i ee Intel VT x Technology Supported Intel SMX Technology Not Supported 64 bit Supported CP
30. Date 2013 7 2 Size 644 25KB Downloads 2199 FATALITY Cur version 1 0 6 e ASRock APP Charger Ver 1 0 6 mm APP Charger allows you charge up your iDevices up to 40 faster with your computer so that you can save more time for other important stuff No LAG JUST ni To uninstall it simply click on the trash can icon W The trash icon may not appear for certain apps 72 Upgrading an App Z97 Extreme4 You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed When there is an available new version for your app you will find the mark of New Version ylisi n appears below the installed app icon ASReck APP sHOoP iz Apps amp BIOS amp Drivers a re Toolbar Google Toolbar Enhance your Internet Explorer brow Downloads 1258 ca FastLAN Google Chrome A fast simple and secure web browser ASRock XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet Downloads 1994 Downloads 1675 el Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details Step 2 Setting E E A P 4 App ee hke ASRock APP Charger Charge up your iDevices faster Downloads 2239 f New Installed 3 TB ASRock 3TB Unlocker For supporting HDDs with capacities UNSTOPPABLE GAMING Downloads 1602 Free Click on the yellow icon wisi to start upgrading 73 74 3 6 3 BIOS amp Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the BIOS amp Drivers tab is selected you will see a li
31. Inc All Rights Reserved Sy S dts Connect pN S dts Interactive Sa S dts Neo PC Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Package Contents Specifications Unique Features Motherboard Layout I O Panel Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 2 2 22 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 9 1 2 9 2 2 10 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules DIMM Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Smart Switches Dr Debug SLI and Quad SLI Operation Guide Installing Two SLI Ready Graphics Cards Driver Installation and Setup CrossFirex 3 Way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFirex Operation Guide 2 10 1 Installing Two CrossFireX Ready Graphics Cards 2 10 2 Installing Three CrossFirex Ready Graphics Cards 2 10 3 Driver Installation and Setup 11 14 16 20 21 23 24 25 30 31 33 33 35 36 36 37 38 2 11 2 12 M 2_SSD NGFF Module Installation Guide HDD Saver Cable Installation Guide Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3 1 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 4 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 5 3 5 1 3 5 2 3 5 3 3 6 3 6 1 3 6 2 3 6 3 3 6 4 37 3 7 1 Installing Drivers A Tuning Installing A Tuning Using A Tuning Intel Rapid Start Technology System Requirements Setup Guide Intel Smart Connect Technology S
32. PP Shop utility You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop 3 6 1 Ul Overview Category Panel Hot News ASRock APP sHoP i Apps amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting Need Google Toolbar A Tuning Enhance your Internet Explorer brow ASRock s multi purpose software suit Downloads 1253 Free Downloads 1840 Free X Lilal ci FastLAN A A A a Google Chrome ASRock APP Charger ASRock XFast LAN A fast simple and secure web browser Charge up your iDevices faster Boost the speed of your internet No LAG JUST Downloads 1994 Free Downloads 2090 asd Downloads 1675 Information Panel Category Panel The category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information Information Panel The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to perform job related tasks Hot News The hot news section displays the latest news Click on the image to visit the website of the selected news and know more Z97 Extreme4 3 6 2 Apps When the Apps tab is selected you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install ASRock APP sHOP iz Apps amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting Sy 3 BY oft A App nee hki Google Toolbar ASRock APP Charger Enhance your I
33. Technology ASRock Full Spike Protection ASRock Cloud ASRock APP Shop Supports 4 Gen amp 5 Generation Intel Core Processors Socket 1150 Digi Power design 12 Power Phase design Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2 0 Technology Supports Intel K Series unlocked CPUs Supports ASRock BCLK Full range Overclocking Intel Z97 Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology 4x DDR3 DIMM Slots Supports DDR3 2933 OC 2800 OC 2400 OC 2133 OC 1866 OC 1600 1333 1066 non ECC un buffered memory Max capacity of system memory 32GB Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP 1 3 1 2 15u Gold Contact in DIMM Slots Expansion Slot Graphics Z97 Extreme4 3 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slots PCIE2 PCIE5 PCIE6 single at x16 PCIE2 dual at x8 PCIE2 x8 PCIE5 triple at x8 PCIE2 x4 PCIES x4 PCIE6 3 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX 3 Way CrossFireX and CrossFirex Supports NVIDIA Quad SLI and SLI 15u Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot PCIE2 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 Encodel Intel InTru 3D Intel Clear Video HD Technology Intel Insider Intel HD Graphics 4400 4600 Pixel Shader 5 0 DirectX 11 1 Max shared memory 1792MB Four graphics output options D Sub
34. U C States Support Auto Enhanced Halt State C1E Auto CPU C3 State Support Auto CPU C6 State Support Auto CPU C7 State Support Auto Package C State Support Disabled 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 PCle Memory Graphics C State Support for power saving Z97 Extreme4 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat ing 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
35. 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 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 103 104 USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices i e USB mouse or storage encounter compatibility problems please enable this option to fix it Please note that after enabling this option it is normal that the system will postpone booting up after pressing the power button Third Party USB 3 0 Controller Enable or disable all of the USB 3 0 ports controlled by Third Party chips 4 5 Tools ASRock UEFI SETUP UT O oo mm E i Main weaker Advanced X Too S onitor Security z System Browser OMG OnTine Management Guard shill x UEFI Tech Service By connecting your HDDs to the onboard SATA power connector with EH Easy RAID Installer our special designed SATA power cable you can switch these HDDs on and off when needed This design allows you to protect your privacy UEFI Update Utility save more energy and prolong your HDDs life spans z Easy Driver Installer am Instant Flash Secure Backup UEFI B gt A Intern
36. _5 Switch Auto ASMedia SATA3 Mode AHCI SATA Boot ROM Disabled SATA3_0 Not Detected m SATA3_1 Not Detected SATA3_2 Not Detected SATA3_3 Not Detected SATA3_4 Not Detected Get details via QR code SATA3_5 Not Detected SATA3_A1L Not Detected 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 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 Dynamic Storage Accelerator Keep this option enabled for higher HDD and SDD I O performance lower latency Z97 Extreme4 and increased system responsiveness 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 M2_1 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 Switch Auto M2_1 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 auto switch Force_SATA Switch to SATA3_4 SATA3_5 Force _M2_1 Switch to M2_1 ASMedia SATA3 Mode IDE For better compatibility AHCI Supports new features th
37. assis and Power Fan Connectors 4 pin CHA_FAN1 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED 12V GND Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to see p 11 No 9 the ground pin 3 pin CHA_FAN2 S00 see p 11 No 35 END G pin CHA_FAN3 Bo see p 11 No 34 3 pin PWR_FAN1 see p 11 No 29 aa PWR_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connectors This motherboard pro 4 pin CPU_FAN1 see p 11 No 2 3 pin CPU_FAN2 see p 11 No 3 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 FAN_SPEED 3 12V 2 GND 1 FAN_SPEED FAN VOLTAGE Hl GND vides 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 ATX Power Connector 24 pin ATXPWRI see p 11 No 6 ATX 12V Power Connector 8 pin ATX12V1 see p 11 No 1 gggggggggggy This motherboard pro vides 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 pro vides an 8 pin ATX 12V power connector To use a 4 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5 Z97 Extreme4 PCle Power Connector 4 pin PCIE_PWRI1 see p 11 No 33 GND 12V DETECT Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to this connector when more than three graphics cards are installed HDD Saver Connector 4 pin SATA_PWR_1 see p 11 No 8 Please connect the HDD Saver Cable to this connect
38. at improve performance SATA Boot ROM Enable to load ASMedia option ROM for better compatibility Disable for faster boot time 97 98 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Start Technology fiSReock UEFI SETUP UT TY Main OC Tweaker X Tool H W Monitor Boot G Security Wexit 4 Advanced Intel R Rapid Start Technology Description Intel R Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5 6 seconds Get details via OR code Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5 6 seconds 4 4 5 Intel Smart Connect Technology JISRock UEFI SETUP T TY i Main OC Tweaker X Too H W Monitor Boot Security Exit ee y 4 Advanced Intel R Smart Connect Technology My Favorite Description Intel R Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks such as Twitter Facebook etc while the computer is in sleep mode Get details via QR code Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks such as Twitter Facebook etc while the computer is in sleep mode 99 4 4 6 Super lO Configuration ASRock UEFI SETUP UTILITY Main amp OC Tweaker d X Tool H W Monitor Boot G Security Bexit Wy Favorite 4 Advanced Super I0 Configuration
39. ated program s priority highest Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 1 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 LEDs when the system is on and automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode 45 46 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 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 USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically OC DNA OC DNA is an unique software which helps to save your OC settings as a profile Then you can send this OC setting profile to the friends HDD Saver A quick and easy way to power up and down the drive on demand Use a customized hotkey Ctrl Alt S by default or simply slide to turn on and off up to two internal SATA HDDs connected to the power supply connector Also a password can be set to change HDD
40. dge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE5 slots and use the other CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE5 and PCIE6 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 connec tor of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot 37 38 2 10 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 un install 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 ra Step 4 UREE i Double click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in the Windows system tray a vee C thes Step 5 In the left pane click Performance and then AMD CrossFireX Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply Select the GPU number according to your graphics card and click Apply S S Z97 Extreme4 2 11 M 2 _ SSD NGFF Module Installation Guide The M 2 also known as the Next Generation For
41. ehumidifier 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 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 ASRock WEFT sewer umur i Main OC Tweaker x Advanced X Tool Boot Security Exit MY Favorite CPU Temperature M B Temperature Description CPU Fan 1 Speed N A Select a fan mode for Fan or choose Customize to set 5 CPU CPU Fan 2 Speed 2224 RPM temperatures and assign a Chassis Fan 1 Speed N A respective fan speed for each temperature Chassis Fan 2 Speed gt N A Chassis Fan 3 Speed N A Power Fan Speed N A CPU Input Voltage CPU Vcore CPU Cache Voltage System Agent Voltage GT Volatge CPU Analog I0 Volatge CPU Digital I0 Volatge CPU Fan 1 amp 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1 amp 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 f
42. em to be waked up by the Onboard Intel LAN 101 102 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 Z97 Extreme4 4 4 8 USB Configuration JISRecK WEF sete urur t Main 0C Tweaker X Tool H W Monitor Boot 8 Security 7 Exit aAVOr1Le ad 4 Advanced USB Configuration My Favorite Intel USB3 0 Mode Smart Auto Legacy USB Support Enabled sii dt Legacy USB 3 0 Support Enabled Enable or disable al the USB ports USB Compatibility Patch Disabled Third Party USB 3 0 Controller Enabled USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports Intel USB 3 0 Mode Select Intel USB 3 0 controller mode Set Smart Auto to keep the USB 3 0 driver enabled after rebooting USB 3 0 is enabled in BIOS Set Auto to automatically enable the USB 3 0 driver after entering the OS USB 3 0 is disabled in BIOS Set Enabled to keep the USB 3 0 driver enabled Must install driver to use USB devices under Windows 7 Set Disabled to disable the USB 3 0 ports Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2 0 devices If you encounter
43. en 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 Z97 Extreme4 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 ASRock Incorporation 2F No 37 Sec 2 Jnongyang S Rd Beitou District Taipei City 112 Taiwan R O C ASRock EUROPE B V Bijsterhuizen 3151 6604 LV Wijchen The Netherlands Phone 31 24 345 44 33 Fax 31 24 345 44 38 ASRock America Inc 13848 Magnolia Ave Chino CA91710 U S A Phone 1 909 590 8308 Fax 1 909 590 1026 115
44. ency boost or deduction Vcore Override Voltage Configure the voltage added to the Vcore when the system is under heavy load Z97 Extreme4 Vcore Voltage Additional Offset Configure the dynamic Vcore voltage added to the Vcore 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 CPU Input Offset The fixed external voltage input to the CPU Min 0mV Max 400mV 89 90 DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage The default value is Auto P
45. erclocking 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 sys tem 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 Z97 Extreme4 1 3 Unique Features SAlioy ASRock Super Alloy ASRock 9 series motherboards are specially designed with Super Alloy Technology for faster stabler and more durable performance including XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink Premium Alloy Choke Dual Stack MOSFET NexFET MOSFET 12K Platinum Cap and Sapphire Black PCB ASRock HDD Saver Technology A power supply connector placed near the SATA ports It supports up to two SATA HDDs Users are able to switch on and off the connected HDDs via software when needed This design secures more privacy saves more energy and extends the HDDs lifespans ASRock Full Spike Protection A technology consists of 3 unique features Surge Protection Lightning Protection and ESD Protection By adding specialized ICs and reworking circuits the onboard USB ports LAN ports and MOSFETs in critical areas are all well protected from surges spikes and electrostatic di
46. et Flash DHCP Auto IP Auto wal Network Configuration Dehumidifier Function Disabled Would you like to save current setting as user defaults HDD Saver By connecting your HDDs to the onboard SATA power connector with our special designed power cable you can switch these HDDs on and off when needed This design allows you to protect your privacy save more energy and prolong your HDDs life spans ftSReck UEFI SETUP UTILITY 2 Main weaker Advanced X Too e onitor 00 Security Exi a 4 Tool HOD Saver samana Ksaver Tecno E a 4 Onboard SATA Power Switch SATA_PWR_1 Power Off Description i X Re detect SATA Power Connection Set Enabled to switch on the HDD Saver Set Disabled to switch off the HDD Saver It is recommended to SATA_PWR_1 enable the AHCI Mode for fully supporting the HDD Saver You can No Device also enable disable the HDD Saver via the HDD Saver application under your OS 105 106 HDD Saver Technology Set Enabled to switch on the HDD Saver Set Disabled to switch off the HDD Saver It is recommended to enable the AHCI Mode to fully support the HDD Saver You can also enable disable the HDD Saver via the HDD Saver application under your OS Onboard SATA Power Switch SATA_PWR_1 Set Power On to switch on the onboard SATA Power Connector Set Power Off to switch off the onboard SATA Power Connector Re detect SATA Power Connection Re detect your SATA Powe
47. hen 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 Onboard Debug Port LED Enable disable the onboard Dr Debug LED 95 96 4 4 3 Storage Configuration ftSsReock UEFI SETUP UTILITY Main 0C Tweaker X Tool H W Monitor Boot amp Security Exit y Favorite i lt Advanced Storage Configuration My Favortte SATA Mode Selection AHCI ription SATA Aggressive Link Power Management Disabled GeSer TDCI Dynamic Storage Accelerator Enabled Enable disable the SATA controllers Hard Disk S M A R T Disabled M2_1 SATA3_4 SATA3
48. hnology Manager Status Intel Rapid Start Technology Hide Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Critical Battery Timer Using Rapid Start 1 You may shut down the computer without terminating the applications or files you are executing currently Click on Windows Start gt the arrow next to Shut down and click on Sleep Default Program Switch SER Log off Help and elp and Suppo beck Restart 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 53 54 state for a period of time The power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut off it will not cause data loss of the programs or files you were executing before entering sleep state 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 Z97 Extreme4 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 sy
49. ike even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product FC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CALIFORNIA USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices BMP regulations passed by the California Legislature When you discard the Lithium battery in California USA please follow the related regulations in advance Perchlorate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ASRock Website http www asrock com The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 487 535 7 003 467 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS the Symbol amp DTS and the Symbol together is a registered trademark amp DTS Connect DTS Interactive DTS Neo PC are trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS
50. ion Maintained Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded 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 Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted Z97 Extreme4 and assign the appropriate frequency automatically DRAM Performance Mode Choose high performance mode can increase memory performance but you might lose stabili
51. le A 2 5 5 E c 2 N 2 t o DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 ATXPWR1 pee oo aq FS 7 EY S 3 i gQ Te CHA_FAN1 SATA3_A0 SATA3_A1 1 sata_pwr_i Ld SATA3 _0 SATA3 3 SATA3 SATA3_4 Z97 SATA3_2 Jl hl lI SATAE_1 a A BLEI i Co Co Co oO al 2 alo elo Bios_seLip_ lt Dr Debug CLRCBTN1 poner 23 22 21 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 Oo Oo CO N WB A 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 92 33 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN2 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1 USB 3 0 Header USB3_0_1 HDD Saver Connector SATA_PWR_1 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FANI1 SATA3 Connector SATA3_A0 SATA3 Connector SATA3_A1 SATA3 Connector SATA3_0 SATA3 Connector SATA3_3 SATA3 Connector SATA3_1 SATA3 Connector SATA3_4 SATA3 Connector SATA3_2 SATA3 Connector SATA3_5 SATA Express Connector SATAE_1 BIOS Selection Switch BIOS_SEL1 Power Switch PWRBTNI1 Reset Switch RSTBTN1 Clear CMOS Switch Power LED Header PLED1 System Panel Header PANELI Chassis Speaker Header SPEAKERI1 USB 2 0 Header USB4_5 USB 2 0 Header USB2_ 3 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRMOS1 Power Fan Connector PWR_FANI1 COM Por
52. llation 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 modi fications 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 mother board 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 e ASRock Z97 Extreme4 Motherboard ATX Form Factor e ASRock Z97 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide e ASRock Z97 Extreme4 Support CD e 4x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional e 1x HDD Saver Cable e 1xI O Shield e 1x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card e 1x Screw for M 2_ SSD NGFF Socket 3 1 2 Specifications Platform Unique Feature CPU Chipset Memory ATX Form Factor High Density Glass Fabric PCB Super Alloy XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink Premium Alloy Choke Reduces 70 core loss compared to iron powder choke Dual Stack MOSFET DSM NexFET MOSFET 12K Platinum Caps 100 Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors Sapphire Black PCB ASRock HDD Saver
53. m Factor NGFF is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCle and mSATA The M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 can accommodate either a M 2 SATA3 6 0 Gb s module or a M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen 2 x2 10 Gb s Please be noted that the M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 is shared with the SATA Express connector you can only choose either the M 2_ SSD NGFF Socket 3 or the SATA Express connector to use The M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 supports SSD drives Please note that the WiFi or other non SSD M 2 modules are not supported Installing the M 2_SSD NGFF Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2_SSD NGFF module and the screw Step 2 i o _ Depending on the PCB type and length of your M 2_SSD NGFF module find the corresponding nut location to be used No 1 2 3 4 5 Nut Location A B C D E PCB Length 3cm 4 2cm 6cm 8cm llcm Module Type Type2230 Type2242 Type2260 Type2280 Type 22110 39 40 Co Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut Otherwise release the standoff by hand Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard Step 5 Align
54. nect ay SROCK Application List Smart Connect List pe Step 5 Click Apply to enable Smart Connect 57 58 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 Intel Smart Connect Technology Settings a 74 Enable Always Updated a ______ _ _ _ KA Enable Always Up Reset All to Defaults Enable Remote Wake Will update approximately every 15 minutes when your computer is asleep More Less Frequent om Frequent Updates Updates User Note Enabling this service provides for periodic application data updates from the internet while your system is suspended sleeping this can cause an impact to battery life Please make sure you turn off your wireless device during air travel to conform to FAA regulations Also Note Before placing your system in standby sleep make sure that internet applications which you would like updated like Windows Live Mail Outlook and Seesmic are running 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 g
55. nformation Name Phone Language Country E Mail Serial Number Attach Files Purchase Date Yenyeh 0123456789 English Taiwan A ACOM 4 10 2014 0 123 456789 Subject Problem Type Description Add Remove Description Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC Tech Service Form Test Test Others v Tech Service Hi ASRock Technical Support Test fT HEB TexHvyeckaa nogmepxka VicnbiTaTenbHbiit FO AIAR bTAb BRERA 1E HAAF Technischer Support Test Z97 Extreme4 Settings Configure ASRock A Tuning Click to select Auto run at Windows Startup if you want A Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system a ME Pack ai 3 Settings 7 Auto run at Windows Startup Version 2 0 111 Description SRock A Tuning 49 50 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 1 8 7 32 or 64 bit edition Set the SATA mode to AHCI If Windows 8 1 8 7 is already installed under IDE mode directly changing the S
56. nternet Explorer brow Charge up your iDevices faster product Downloads 1258 Free nre New Poo design award x amp E FastLAN i D Google Chrome ASRock XFast LAN EA A fast simple and secure web browser Boost the speed of your internet For supporting HDDs with capacities Downloads 1994 Free Downloads 1675 installe Downloads 1602 The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen The other various apps are shown on the right Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed You can check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not EB The red icon displays the price or Free if the app is free of charge The green Installed icon means the app is installed on your computer Step 2 Click on the app icon to see more details about the selected app 71 Step 3 If you want to install the app click on the red icon EB to start downloading ASRock APP sHoP amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting Back ASRock XFast LAN lt E an Date 2013 8 5 Size 4 29MB Downloads 1680 ASRock XFast LAN Ver 9 05 Free F ASRock XFast LAN provides several special features for faster internet access because no one wants to tolerate sluggish internet connections Fast LAN Step 4 When installation completes you can find the green Installed icon appears on the upper right corner ASReck APP sHoP amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting pack ASRock APP Charger NS E
57. o Auto BCLK PCIE Frequency Auto Spread Spectrum Auto CPU OC fixed mode Auto Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Intel Turbo Boost Technology Enabled Filter PLL Frequency Auto Get details via OR code Long Duration Power Limit Auto Long Duration Maintained Auto 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 overclocking 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 overclocking 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 Z97 Extreme4 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
58. o SATA HDDs 2 Connect one end of the SATA data cable to a SATA port on the motherboard Then connect the other end to your SATA HDD s W For the software configuration please refer to the section 3 2 A Tuning in this user manual Z97 Extreme4 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 provided by Microsoft KB2720599 http support microsoft com kb 2720599 en us f To improve Windows 7 compatibility please download and install the following hot fix 43 44 3 2 A Tuning A Tuning is
59. odule If you are using Windows 8 64 bit UEFI and all of your devices support UEFI you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed Launch Video OpROM policy Legacy only CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module Please do not disable unless youre running a WHCK test If you are using Windows 8 1 8 64 bit and all of your devices support UEFI you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed 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 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 MSRecKh WEF serue utr Main amp 0C Tweaker x Advanced X Tool H W Monitor Boot Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Description 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
60. om 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 87 88 RTL CHB Configure round trip latency for channel B lO L CHA Configure IO latency for channel A lO 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 DIMM Exit Mode Select Slow Exit to reduce power consumption or Fast Exit for better performance FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Configure the percentage of frequ
61. or 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 WHF TN 4 07 Yv t reme A LI CAUCHIC4 109 110 4 7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority ASRock UEFI E UTILITY Main OC Tweaker x Advanced X Tool H W Monitor e Security B exit Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 2 UEFI FAT Kings Description Sets the system boot order USB Device BBS Priorities Fast Boot Disabled Boot From Onboard LAN Disabled Setup Prompt Timeout 1 Bootup Num Lock On Boot Beep Disabled Full Screen Logo Enabled AddOn ROM Display Enab led Get details via OR code Boot Failure Guard Enabled Boot Failure Guard Count 3 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 1 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card Please notice that
62. or to manage the power state of HDD Serial Port Header aoe This COM1 header DDSR 1 9 pin COM1 Geiss supports a serial port see p 11 No 30 module RRI 1 RRTS 1 DDCD 1 Serial Port Header GND GND This connector supports SERIRQ 17 pin TPMS1 SVSB Trusted Platform Module S_PWRDWN see p 11 No 32 GND LADO TPM system which LADI 3V cansecurely store keys new LAD3 digital certificates SMB_DATA_MAIN PCIRST veer pame Passwords and data A GND PcicLK TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity 29 30 2 7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches Power Switch Reset Switch Clear CMOS Switch and BIOS Selection Switch allowing users to quickly turn on off the system reset the system clear the CMOS values or boot from different BIOS Power Switch Power Switch allows users PWRBTNI1 to quickly turn on off the see p 11 No 20 system Reset Switch Reset Switch allows RSTBTN1 RESET users to quickly reset the see p 11 No 21 system Clear CMOS Switch Clear CMOS Switch CLRCBTNI1 KA allows users to quickly see p 11 No 22 clear the CMOS values This function is workable only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply BIOS Selection Switch BIOS Selection Switch allows the BIOS_SEL1 Se system to boot from either BIOS see p 11 No 19 A or BIOS B This motherboa
63. otherboard and DIMM may be damaged Dual Channel Memory Configuration 1 Populated Populated 2 Populated O O Popea 3 Populated Populated 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 21 Z97 Extreme4 2 4 Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots There are 6 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 PCle slots PCIE1 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards PCIE2 PCle 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE3 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards PCIE4 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards PCIE5 PCIe 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards PCIE6 PCIe 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards PCle Slot Configurations PCIE2 PCIE5 PCIE6 Single Graphics Card x16 N A N A Two Graphics Cards in che se x8 x8 N A CrossFireX or SLI Mode Three Graphics Cards in x8 x4 x4 3 Way CrossFireX Mode sis fan connector CHA_FANI1 CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 when using multi
64. our Facebook page and get What should the Start button look like 10 off your purchase of Starts ice Flag Start8 Custom image Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 1 8 style Start Menu Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Start icon 76 Z97 Extreme4 Configure Start8 What would you like to see on the menu S Use large icons ty Y Show recently used applications Y Open submenus when pause on them with the mouse pointer VW Highlight newly installed applications Configure Show user picture Control Allocate room for at least 10 large icons Desktop Which shortcuts do you want on the right hand side About Administrative Tools Don t display this item Computer Display as a link Connect To Don t display this item v Control Panel Display as a link v Default Programs Don t display this item Advanced Like our Facebook page and get What should the power button do 10 off your purchase of Starts a Like Shut down 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 Starts What should happen when you are on the Desktop Style Start button shows Start8 menu Windows key shows Start8 menu C O n t ro Ww Show the Windows 8 menu when Ctrl click the Start button Y
65. ple graphics Q For a better thermal environment please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard s chas cards 23 24 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 pinl and pin2 are Short when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins t w amp amp yw OSL Short Open Clear CMOS Jumper 12 2_3 CLRMOS o CE see p 11 No 28 Default Clear CMOS CLRMOS1 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 CLRMOSI 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 Q The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper Z97 Extreme4 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
66. power mode for more privacy and safety Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays detailed HDD information such as hard disk model serial number firmware power on count power on hours S M A R T values current temperature etc HDD SSD and optical disk drives are all supported The health status block displays Good in green color Caution in yellow color or Bad in red color Click on the health status icon to configure settings for an alert to be triggered OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system OC Tweaker LIOCK BCLK PCIE Frequency CPU Ratio CPU Cache Ratio Voltage CPU Vcore Voltage Mode Vcore Override Voltage CPU Cache Voltage Mode Description Configuratio System Info CPU Input Voltage Offset Vcore Voltage Additional Offset OC Tweaker v Custom Hot Ke 100 00 MHz x 44 0 a x 44 0 y OV Adaptive Mode Override Mode 1270V 0 001 V dy y Adantive Mode cking the s View information about the system Override Mode Auto apply when program starts The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models System Information CLOCK CPU Frequency FAN amp TEMPERATURE CPU Temperature VOLTAGE CPU Input Volt 12V Volt CPU Cache Volt Offset DRAM Voltage 4400 00 MHz BCLK PCIE Frequency 40C 104F MB Temperatu
67. r connection It is recommended to proceed the re detection for any changes of your HDD configuration You can also proceed the re detection via the HDD Saver application under your OS 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 Nis J ee bd Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run
68. rd has two BIOS chips a primary BIOS BIOS_A and a backup BIOS BIOS_ WY B which enhances the safety and stability of your system Normally the system will work on the primary BIOS However if the primary BIOS is corrupted or damaged just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to B then the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot After that use Secure Backup UEFI in the UEFI Setup Utility to duplicate a working copy of the BIOS files to the primary BIOS to ensure normal system operation For safety issues users are not able to update the backup BIOS manually Users may refer to the BIOS LEDs BIOS_A_LED or BIOS_B_LED to identify which BIOS is currently activated 2 8 Dr Debug Z97 Extreme4 Dr Debug is used to provide code information which makes troubleshooting even easier Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr Debug codes 00 Od 01 54 except 0d 5A 60 55 61 91 92 99 AO A7 bo Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS Problem related to memory VGA card or other devices Please clear CMOS re install the memory and VGA card and remove other USB PCI devices Problem related to memory Please re install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS If the problem still exists please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules The Memory could not be detected Please re install the memory and CPU If the problem still exis
69. rd 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 Z97 Extreme4 ASRock Full HD UFFI All new Full HD UEFI with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 The UEFI should be designed easy to use and setup With Full HD resolution now it is much easier and clearer for all users to setup optimize and update their BIOS Ww ASRock My Favorites in UEFI Another handy design in ASRock UEFI You can select and add commonly used BIOS options to My Favorites by clicking the asterisk icon at the upper right hand corner of the screen These chosen options will show up on My Favorites page in UEFI SY 7 ASRock UEFI Guide Need help to optimize your UEFI setting Got lost among UEFI pages Just select UEFI Guide The tutorial will explain every detailed setting and help you to cus tomize your UEFI easily EHASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM This conve nient 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 lt F6 gt or lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive mus
70. re 1 747 V Vcore Volt 12 038 V Vcore Override Volt 0 001 V System Agent Volt Offset 1 580 V PCH 1 05V Voltage 100 00 MHz 29C 84F 1269V 1270V 0 001 V 1 122V System Info CPU Ratio CPU Fan Speed 3 3V Volt x44 3 328 V Vcore Voltage Additional Offset 0 001 V CPU Analog IO Volt Offset PCH 1 5V Voltage 0 001 V 1 499 V Z97 Extreme4 System Info CPU Freq 1500 00 MHz Cache Freq 1500 00 MHz DRAM Freq 1600 00 MHz Hardware Monitor CPU Cache Ratio x34 Chassis Fan Speed 2954 RPM 5 0V Volt 5 040 V CPU Cache Override Volt 1 270 V CPU Digital IO Volt Offset 0 001 V 48 Live Update Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers Live Update Live Update UEFI E Bios Driver E INF Driver E Onboard VGA Driver 7 HD Audio Driver and Application ME Driver 7 Intel Smart Connect Software ASRock APP Charger Status Idle Description Check for newer versions of BI Tech Service Rapid Storage Technology Driver and utility Current Version Latest Version oO W ra w Oo w Ww ad no gt 7004 0 1098 1120 U w ouno 0 2636 mm wo gt oo oo 18 64 3469 Live Update Server ASIA Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem l C M NERearli A T Tech Service User Information Problem I
71. rom 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 Z97 Extreme4 3 5 1 Intel Remote Wake Technology Intel Remote Wake Technology allows you to wake up and remote control your home computer from sleep state Before configuring this feature verify the followings on your host computer Make sure that the PCIE Devices Power On is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY gt Advanced gt ACPI Configuration MSReck UEFI sevr i Main OC Tweaker X Tool HIW Monitor Boot g Security Exit 4 Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Auto Check Ready Bit Enabled ACPI HPET Table Enabled Description Allow the system to be waked up by a PS 2 Keyboard Power On Disabled PCIE device and enable wake on LAN Ring In Power On Disabled RTC Alarm Power On By N USB Keyboard Remote Power On Disabled USB Mouse Power On Disabled The UEFI screen is for reference only The actual screen may differ by model Make sure that the Remote Wake is enabled in Intel Smart Connect Technology Manager Intel Smart Connect Technology Keep Data Fresh Periodically wakes your computer from sleep to keep ON Remote Wake a p this PC from another device ione or another PC to access files movies music pictures etc and more Learn more Click here to see a list of applications that can remotely
72. s ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 1 x USB 3 0 Header support 2 USB 3 0 ports Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 1 x Dr Debug with LED 1 x Power Switch with LED 1 x Reset Switch with LED 1 x BIOS Selection Switch BIOS Feature Support cD Hardware OS Certifica tions 2 x 64Mb AMI UFFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI sup port 1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology ACPI 1 1 Compliant wake up events SMBIOS 2 3 1 Support CPU DRAM PCH 1 05V PCH 1 5V Voltage Multi adjust ment Drivers Utilities AntiVirus Software Trial Version Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Start8 30 days trial Kloudian Orbweb ME Professional Win 8 1 CPU Chassis temperature sensing CPU Chassis Power Fan Tachometer CPU Chassis Quiet Fan Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature CPU Chassis Fan multi speed control Voltage monitoring 12V 5V 3 3V CPU Vcore CPU Input Voltage CPU Internal Voltages Microsoft Windows 8 1 32 bit 8 1 64 bit 8 32 bit 8 64 bit 7 32 bit 7 64 bit FCC CE WHOL ErP EuP ready ErP EuP ready power supply is required For detailed product information please visit our website http www asrock com 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 Ov
73. s 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 Ei 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 HER 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 UEFI ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience The lightning boot up speed makes it ha
74. scharge CED ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with Kloudian to make your mobile devices connect to your PCseamlessly ASRock Cloud allows you to get connected with your PC s files music photos and video clips remotely with tablets anytime anywhere OrbWeb ME is provided by a third party Restriction may apply and the offer is subject to change termination or discontinuation by the third party without prior notice Please visit the website for further details http www asrock com feature cloud index html ASRock APP Shop ASRock APP Shop is designed for your convenience We provide various apps and support software for users to download on the mainpage of APP Shop You can easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date with a few clicks ASRock A Tuning A Tuning is ASRock s multi purpose software suite with a new interface more new features and improved utilities Lea ASRock Disk Health Report Displaying detailed HDD information You can check the model names capacities temperatures SMART info health status and other information of your HDDs here La HI 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 aut ASRock APP Charger Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger make
75. sor Speed 2900MHzZ Description Microcode Update 306C3 17 Cache Size 6144KB Total Memory 4096MB with 256MB Shared Memory and 2MB GTT memory Single Channel Memory Mode DDR3_A1 4096MB DDR3 1333 DDR3_A2 None DDR3_B1 None DDR3_B2 None Active Page on Entry Main Full HD UEFI Auto UEFI Guide Get details via OR code Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items Press F5 to add remove your favorite items Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility Full HD UEFI When Auto is selected the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 When Disable is selected the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock s UEFI setup Utility You may abort the tutorial by pressing ESC 81 82 4 3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen you can set up overclocking features ASRock UEFI SETUP x Advanced X Tool OHI Monitor Boot e Security Exit Load Optimized CPU 0C Setting Disabled Description Load Optimized GPU 0C Setting Disabled i 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 Configuration CPU Cache Rati
76. st of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers Please update them all soon ASRock APP sHOP iz Apps amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting Items Date Current Version Latest Version BME Driver 2014 3 26 6 0 0 1179 9 1 0 1120 BA Tuning 2013 12 4 2 0 66 Clear All Select All Step 1 Please check the item information before update Click on 4 to see more details Step 2 Click to select one or more items you want to update Step 3 Click Update to start the update process 3 6 4 Setting In the Setting page you can change the language select the server location and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup MSReck APP sHoP iz Apps amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting Auto Run BB Auto run at Windows Startup FATALITY ASRock Language EN v No LAG JUST 75 3 7 Start8 For those Windows 8 1 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 gt Start8 3 7 2 Configuring Start8 Style Start8 Which style of start menu would you prefer Configure Control Desktop m Windows 7 Style About Which theme do you want to use Windows 7 solid theme Windows 7 start menu solid theme Like
77. stem Microsoft Windows 8 18 7 32 or 64 bit edition Set the SATA mode to AHCI If Windows 8 1 8 7 is already installed under IDE mode directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8 1 8 7 to crash while booting If your system is not in AHCI mode please follow the instructions below WW There are certain risks Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss 1 Press Win R simultaneously in Windows 8 1 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open epee Bares 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 59 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 gt Smart Connect a Open M 4 ASRock Utility SmartConnect v Search SmartConnect Pp Organize v New folder i E Recent places Name Date modified Type Size Fi AsrSmartConnect 2 15 2012 6 20PM Application 1 ee Libraries a ute unins000 3 25 2013 3 36PM _ Application 1 Documents a Music E Pictures E Videos jki Computer Local Disk C ca Local Disk D as Removable Disk vse DVD Drive F AS v l
78. t gt renme ew cnc Step 2 Once installed run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start gt All Programs gt ASRock Utility Fi ASRock Intel Smart Connect a intel smart Connect ntel AC tore Application List Smart Connect List ee aa or connect T 3 PRERS RES 56 Z97 Extreme4 Step 3 Click the Add button Take Foxmail as an example add Foxmail to the Application list Onn M oMi D i Program Files Foxmail7 0 gt Search faenait to Organize v Open New folder ad p Favorites ane A presses ivi rile TOIGEr BE Desktop T skin 3 21 2012 3 00 PM __File folder 8 pma Ji Stationery 3 21 2012 3 00 PM File folder E Recent Places i Template 21 2012 3 00 PM File folder E BugReport 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application E Foxmail 1 10 2012 11 58PM Application m3 FoxmailLiveUpdate 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application E FoxmailUAC 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application E3 FoxmailUpdateHook 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application E Videos E3 uninst 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application vea mt eo Libraries Ea Documents d Music E Pictures Foxmail Date modified 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Date created 3 21 2012 2 54 PM F Application Size 720 KB Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List F ASRock Intel Smart Connec Le Xx intel smart Con
79. t the arrow next to Shut down and click on Sleep Switch user Log off Lock Restart Sleep 3 Windows system will enter sleep state Z97 Extreme4 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 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 59 60 3 5 ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with Kloudian to make your mobile devices connect to your PC seamlessly Have you ever been in a situation where you emergently needed certain files in your computer however the computer was gazillion miles away out of reach ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling your computer even if the computer is in off mode For ASRock motherboards with a Intel LAN chip ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up their computers via the internet by using a secondary device such as a smartphone or tablet Users may use Kloudian Orbweb ME Professional to remotely wake up and control their computers or they could wake up the computer then use any other preferred remote desktop application This motherboard supports Remote Wake Technology with the onboard Intel LAN so you can connect with your PC f
80. t Header COM1 Front Panel Audio Header HD_AUDIO1 TPM Header TPMS1 PCIe Power Connector PCIE_PWRI1 Z97 Extreme4 No Description 34 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FANS3 35 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN2 13 14 1 5 I O Panel No Description O N OA oO A Q N USB 2 0 Ports USB01 D Sub Port USB 3 0 Ports USB3_45 Intel Z97 USB 3 0 Ports USB3_ 23 Intel Z97 LAN RJ 45 Port Central Bass Orange Rear Speaker Black Line In Light Blue Front Speaker Lime a 13 14 15 16 Description Microphone Pink Optical SPDIF Out Port USB 3 0 Ports USB3_ 67 ASMedia ASM1042AE DisplayPort 1 2 HDMI Port DVI D Port PS 2 Mouse Keyboard Port Z97 Extreme4 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 Description Speed LED Status Description No Link Data Activity 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection Green 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 FrontSpeaker Rear Speaker Central Bass Line in Channels No 9 No 7 No 6 No 8
81. t use FAT32 16 12 file system LDASRock 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 O 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 MeN 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 10 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 Z5 ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected UEFI ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your PC Wie ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier Function When enabling Dehumidifier
82. the password User Password System Mode state Setup Secure Boot state Disabled Secure Boot Disabled Get details via OR code 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 Use this item to enable or disable support for Windows 8 Secure Boot 113 114 4 9 Exit Screen ftSRock UEFI SETUP UTILITY Main amp OC Tweaker x Advanced X Tool H W Monitor Boot Security J Discard Changes and Exit t Discard Changes Description TH Load UEFI Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device F10 key can be used for this operation Get details via OR code 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 Wh
83. tion 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 pre charge 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 Z97 Extreme4 tRDRD Configure between module read to read delay 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 fr
84. top of your host computer Please refer to the user manual of the Kloudian Orbweb ME Professional for more instruc tions on how to use Orbweb ME Professional For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users Download and install Orbweb ME Professional app from the App Store iOS or Play Store Android Step 1 Tap the Orbweb ME Professional app icon G to launch it Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 Tap the host computer name that you want to access under the Remote Desktop section Z97 Extreme6 Xplorer Pictures h My Documents A orbweb_407750180621279 png P My Music orbweb_407750288926233 png EN My Pictures mu orbweb_407750289027061 png My Videos lo Orbweb_407750314083679 png Remote Desktop lo TKCA 73920_06_Booklet06 png Ly 297 Extreme6 Q A TKCA 73920_07_Label png gt TKCA 73920_08_Disc png Step 4 Enter the Windows password to log in and you will see the desktop of your host computer 67 68 Using Xplorer Xplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your host computer from a client device For Windows PC users Step 1 Go to Orbweb ME portal login page http orbweb me Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 Ra Click the Connect icon l Step 4 Click on Xplorer Step 5 Root directory displays Click on a folder name to open the folder a Te Type Size Date 3 E Documents Folder ai ma tt
85. ts please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules Chipset initialization error Please press reset or clear CMOS Problem related to PCI E devices Please re install PCI E devices or try installing them in other slots If the problem still exists please remove all PCI E devices or try using another VGA card Problem related to IDE or SATA devices Please re install IDE and SATA devices If the problem still exists please clear CMOS and try removing all SATA devices Problem related to memory Please re install the CPU and memory If the problem still exists please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules 31 32 b4 b7 d6 d7 d8 FF Problem related to USB devices Please try removing all USB devices Problem related to memory Please re install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS If the problem still exists please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules The VGA could not be recognized Please clear CMOS and try re installing the VGA card If the problem still exists please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other VGA cards The Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized Please try re installing the keyboard and mouse Invalid Password Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS Z97 Extreme4 2 9 SLI and Quad SLI Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA SLI
86. ty DRAM Configuration MtSRecK WEF seur u Main x Advanced X Tool H W Monitor Boot 9 Security Exit 4 0C Tweaker DRAM Configuration CAS Latency tCL Description RAS to CAS Delay tRCD Allows users to fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in Row Precharge Time tRP checkboxes RAS Active Time tRAS Command Rate CR Write Recovery Time tWR Refresh Cycle Time tRFC RAS to RAS Delay tRRD Write to Read Delay tWTR Read to Precharge tRTP Four Activate Window tFAW CAS Write Latency tCWL Get details via OR code tREFI 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 85 86 RAS Active Time tRAS The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command 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 comple
87. y 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 over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard Z97 Extreme4 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 17 Z97 Extreme4 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 19 nd Heatsink 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan a ZA eS D lt St we isa K as Ny SE 4 O Z97 Extreme4 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 m
88. ystem Requirements Setup Guide ASRock Cloud Intel Remote Wake Technology Configuring and Using Orbweb ME Professional Remote Access from a Client Device ASRock APP Shop Ul Overview Apps BIOS amp Drivers Setting Start8 Installing Start8 39 42 43 43 44 44 44 50 50 51 55 55 56 60 61 62 64 70 70 71 74 75 76 76 3 7 2 Configuring Start8 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 6 4 4 7 4 4 8 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 Introduction UEFI Menu Bar Navigation Keys Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Super IO Configuration ACPI Configuration USB Configuration Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen 76 79 79 79 80 81 82 91 92 94 96 98 99 100 101 103 105 109 110 113 114 Z97 Extreme4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z97 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 documentation Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step by step insta

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