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1. 62 3 4 3 South Bridge Configuration 63 3 4 4 Storage Configuration 64 3 4 5 Intel R Rapid Start Technology 65 3 4 6 Intel R Smart Connect Technology 66 3 4 7 Super lO Configuration rents 67 3 4 8 ACPI CGontouraton rrenen 68 3 4 9 USB Configuration succeed ent nen 69 BN TOO MT H E 70 3 6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 72 3 7 Boot Screen eese edem adi qiero T3 3 8 Security Screen bien obed ake ada Kek 74 3 9 EH SCL SCI used ot Age ee 75 4 Software Support 76 4 1 Install Operating System 76 4 2 Support CD Information ivcsaicinsisasisanicanvcneicmccantisminintrcnniawicin 76 4 2 1 Running Support CD eese 76 4 2 2 Drivers MCT EN 76 4 2 3 Utilities MenUu iiiiiisisess erint rien ic ck ici 76 4 2 4 Contact Information 76 Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z77 Extreme3 motherboard a reliable moth erboard produced under ASRock s consistently stringent quality control It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock s commitment to Chapter 1 Introduction quality and endurance In this manual chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and step by step guide to the hardware installation Chapter 3 and
2. OS please disable this option Render Standby Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device The default value is Enabled Deep Render Standby Use this to enable or disable Deep Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device The default value is Enabled 62 3 4 3 South Bridge Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utility Onboard HD Audio Select Auto Enabled or Disabled for the onboard HD Audio feature If you select Auto the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged Front Panel Select Auto or Disabled for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel On Off Play Use this item to enable or disable On Off Play Technology The default value is Enabled When On Off Play is enabled Deep Sleep will be dis abled If you want to enable Deep Sleep please disable On Off Play first Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN feature Deep Sleep Mobile platforms support Deep S4 S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support Deep S4 S5 in AC only The default value is Enabled in S5 Restore on AC Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC power loss If Power Off is selected the AC power remains off when the power recovers If Power On is selected the AC power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers Goo
3. SATA3 HDDs provide both SATA 15 pin power connector and IDE 1x4 pin conventional power connector interfaces the IDE 1x4 pin conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot Plug and will cause the HDD damage and data loss Points of attention before you process the Hot Plug 1 Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard which supports SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug The SATA SATA2 SATA3 Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset because of its limitation the SATA SATA2 SATA3 Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our Website www asrock com 2 Make sure your SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual The SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD which cannot support Hot Plug function will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation 3 Please make sure the SATA SATA2 SATA3 driver is installed into system properly The latest SATA SATA2 SATA3 driver is available on our support website www asrock com 4 Make sure to use the SATA power cable amp data cable which are from our motherboard package 5 Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash or data loss 47 How to Hot Plug a SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD Points of attention before you process the Hot Plug Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug improper procedure wil
4. Z Extreme3 User Manual Version 1 0 Published August 2012 Copyright 2012 ASRock INC All rights reserved Copyright Notice No part of this manual 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 manual may or may not be regis tered 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 manual are furnished for informa tional 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 manual With respect to the contents of this manual ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warran ties 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 like even if ASRock has been advised of the poss
5. 3 way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFirex feature CrossFireX technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units GPU in a single PC Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism CrossFirex enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application Currently CrossFireX feature is supported with Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Vista 7 8 OS 3 way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFirex feature are supported with Windows Vista 7 8 OS only Please check AMD website for ATI CrossFireX driver updates 1 If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the A performance benefits of CrossFirex All three CrossFireX components a CrossFirex Ready graphics card a CrossFireX Ready motherboard and a CrossFirex Edition co processor graphics card must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireX multi GPU platform 2 If you pair a 12 pipe CrossFirex Edition card with a 16 pipe card both cards will operate as 12 pipe cards while in CrossFireX mode 2 8 1 Graphics Card Setup 2 8 1 1 Installing Two CrossFireX Ready Graphics Cards feature For other CrossFirex cards that AMD has released or will release in the future please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide Di
6. El Si els E eI D i ll l o SISI SI S e ajaj all ale ejj ejej el t zial al alz a m m m m a D D 4 D x a a a a a a a alle lt SE 9 10 Intel n r7 73 i SL CLRCMOS1 enn EEE all 13 l enum Mum LL 14 64Mb WEEN s BIOS HER THERE Y 19 18 17 16 15 SPI Flash Memory 64Mb Chassis Fan Connector CHA FAN1 USB 2 0 Header USB6 7 Black USB 2 0 Header USB4_5 Black Consumer Infrared Module Header CIR1 Gray COM Port Header COM1 HDMI SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF1 Black Infrared Module Header IR1 Front Panel Audio Header HD AUDIO Black PCI Express 2 0 x16 Slot PCIE4 Black PCI Slot PCI2 Black PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE3 Black PCI Slot PCI1 Black PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE2 Black PCI Express 2 0 x1 Slot PCIE1 Black Chassis Fan Connector CHA FAN2 1 4 I O Panel 1 USB 2 0 Ports USB_0_1 8 Front Speaker Lime 2 D Sub Port VGA1 9 Microphone Pink 3 LAN RJ 45 Port 10 USB 2 0 Ports USB 2 3 4 JCentral Bass Orange 11 USB 3 0 Ports USB3 0 1 5 Rear Speaker Black 12 HDMI Port HDMI1 6 Optical SPDIF Out Port 13 DVI D Port DVI1 7 Line In Light Blue 14 PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple There are two LED next to the LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN Port LED Indications ACT LINK SPEED Activity Link LED SPEED LED LED LED Description Description No Link 10Mbps
7. PMS SECON COPY Bice Local Users and Groups rt the service E d T H Reliability and SE Software Licensing Enables the Started Automatic Netwo More Actions ii Device Manager SSDP Discovery Discoversn Started Manual Local aa Description Superfetch Maintains a Started Automatic Local en Manages and implements Volume System Event Notificati Monitors Started Automatic Local SS Disk Management Shadow Copies used for backup and einen vem Ds Vedi j a pplications other purposes If this service is Tablet PC Input Service Enables Tab Started Automatic Local R stopped shadow copies will be Task Scheduler Enables aus Started Automatic Local bi unavailable for backup and the TCP IP NetBIOS Helper Provides su Started Automatic Local f backup may fail If this service is POE MARIS ME SNR disabled any services that explicitly e AM Vie bg us depend on it will fail to start Terminal Services Allows user Started Automatic Netwo Terminal Services Confi Terminal Se Manual Local Terminal Services User Allows the Manual Local Themes Provides us Started Automatic Local Thread Ordering Server Provides or Manual Local TPM Base Services Enables acc Automatic D Local UPnP Device Host Allows UPn Manual Local User Profile Service This service Started Automatic Local VIA Karaoke digital mix Started Automatic Local m ocal Windows Audio Manages au Started Automatic Loc
8. The default value is Disabled Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these three options Disabled Disable Fast Boot Fast The only restriction is you may not boot by using an USB flash drive Ultra Fast There are a few restrictions 1 Only supports Windows 8 UEFI operating system 2 You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup Clear CMOS or run utility in Widows to enter BIOS Setup 3 If you are using an external graphics card the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP in order to boot Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key Bootup Num Lock If this item is set to On it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot up 73 Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo The default value is En abled AddOn ROM Display Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display If you enable the option Full Screen Logo but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots please select Enabled Configuration options Enabled and Disabled The default value is Enabled Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count 3 8 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor user password for the sy
9. Vista 64 bit OS on your system 50 Using SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1 Set Up UEFI A Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY gt Advanced screen Storage Configuration B Set the option SATA Mode Selection to IDE STEP 2 Install Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit OS on your system 51 Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3 1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools cool sound ef fects and stunning visuals Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer Please press F2 or Delete during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY otherwise 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 Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen 3 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar wi
10. 3 0 Gb s connectors support RAID RAID O RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug functions 2 x SATA3 6 0Gb s connectors 1x IR header 1 x CIR header 1x COM port header 1x HDMI SPDIF header 1 x Power LED header 2x 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 24 pin ATX power connector 8 pin 12V power connector Front panel audio connector 2x USB 2 0 headers support 4 USB 2 0 ports 1 x USB 3 0 header supports 2 USB 3 0 ports BIOS Feature 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support Supports Plug and Play ACPI 1 1 Compliance Wake Up Events Supports jumperfree SMBIOS 2 3 1 Support CPU Core IGPU DRAM 1 8V PLL VTT VCCSA Voltage Multi adjustment Support CD Drivers Utilities AntiVirus Software Trial Version CyberLink MediaEspresso 6 5 Trial Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor Chassis Temperature Sensing CPU Chassis Power Fan Tachometer CPU Chassis Quiet Fan Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto Adjust by CPU Temperature CPU Chassis Fan Multi Speed Control Voltage Monitoring 12V 5V 3 3V CPU Vcore Microsoft Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit XP XP 64 bit compliant see CAUTION 4 Certifications FCC CE WHQL ErP EuP Ready ErP
11. Angle CIR Receiver is used for front USB only Please do not use the rear USB bracket to connect it on the rear panel Multi Angle CIR Receiver can receive the multi direction infrared signals top down and front which is compatible with most of the chassis on the market SS The Multi Angle CIR Receiver does not support Hot Plug function Please install it before you boot the system ASRock Smart Remote is only supported by some of ASRock motherboards Please refer to ASRock website for the motherboard support list http www asrock com 39 2 11 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup When the jumper cap is placed on pins the jumper is Short If no jumper cap i is placed on pins the jumper is Open The illustration shows a 3 pin jumper whose B e T pint and pin2 are Short when jumper cap Short Open is placed on these 2 pins Jumper Setting Description Clear CMOS Jumper 12 23 m cm see p 15 No 18 Default Clear CMOS Note CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOST1 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 th
12. Configuration DDR3 A1 DDR3 A2 DDR3 B1 DDR3 B2 Black Slot Black Slot Black Slot Black Slot Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated For configuration 3 please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots If you want to install two memory modules for optimal compatibility and reliability it is recommended to install them in the slots DDR3 _ A1 and DDR3 B1 or DDR3 A2 and DDR3 B2 If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard it is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel for example installing a pair of memory modules in DDR3 A1 and DDR3 A2 it is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot otherwise this motherboard and DIMM may be dam aged Some DDR3 1GB double sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard For optimal compatibility and stability while overclocking memory frequency it is recommended to install one memory module on DDR3 B2 slot or two memory modules on DDR3 A2 and DDR3 B2 slots 22 Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components Step 1 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward Step 2 Al
13. Intel USB 3 0 ports are not supported by Microsoft Windows Vista Vista 64 bit XP XP 64 bit 1 3 Unique Features ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility AXTU ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility AXTU is an all in one tool to ne tune different system functions in a user friendly interface which includes Hardware Monitor Fan Control Overclocking OC DNA IES and XFast RAM In Hardware Monitor it shows the major readings of your system In Fan Control it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust In Overclocking you are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance In OC DNA you can save your OC settings as a profile and share it with your friends Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC set tings In IES Intelligent Energy Saver the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing per formance In XFast RAM it fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows OS 32 bit CPU ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your PC in just a few seconds provides a much more efficient way to save energy time money and improves system running speed for your sys tem It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which normally enable the Sleep Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows to shorten boot up time By calling S3 and S4 at specif
14. Pan Documents Pictures Music Games Search Recent Items Computer Network Connect To Control Panel Default Programs Help and Support E From the pop up menu select Set SLI and PhysX configuration In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item please select Enabled In Select an SLI configuration item please select Enable SLI And click Apply File Edit View 3D Settings Help Q 0 E Advanced Settings v Select a Task E 3D Settings Adjust image settings with preview M Display Change resolution Change fiat panel scaling Adjust desktop color settings Rotate display Manage custom resolutions Set up multiple displays Video amp Television Adjust video color settings Adjust video image settings Change the signal or HD format F Reboot your system NVIDIA SLI technology allows 1 Set PhysX GPU acceleration 2 Select an SLI configuration you to use two or more a PA performance and image quality NVIDIA PhysX is a pawaka physics engine et can ied acceleration to provide amazing realtime physics effect G You can freely enjoy the benefit of SLI or Quad SLI feature SLI appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA Technologies Inc and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe 29 2 8 CrossFireX 3 Way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFirex
15. Saving Mode The default value is Disabled CPU Voltage Use this to select CPU Voltage The default value is Auto CPU Load Line Calibration CPU Load Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load IGPU Voltage Use this to select IGPU Voltage The default value is Auto IGPU Load Line Calibration IGPU Load Line Calibration helps prevent IGPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load 58 DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage The default value is Auto VTT Voltage Use this to select VTT Voltage The default value is Auto PCH Voltage Use this to select PCH Voltage The default value is Auto CPU PLL Voltage Use this to select CPU PLL Voltage The default value is Auto VCCSA Voltage Use this to select VCCSA Voltage The default value is Auto 3 4 Advanced Screen In this section you may set the configurations for the following items CPU Configu ration North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Storage Configura tion Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Smart Connect Technology Super IO Configuration ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utility Ls We p Y EA m Rdvanced Ton 74 DC Tweaker Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction 59 3 4 1 CPU Configuration ASRock UEFI setup utility a Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature a compute
16. copies How do use previous versions System Restore helps you restore your computer s system files to an earlier point in time System Restore Automatic restore points Create restore points automatically on the selected disks sijable Disks Most recent restore point Local Disk C System 2 14 2011 3 59 20 AM Local Disk D None System Protection A Are you sure you want to turn System You can create a restore poi Restore off disks selected above All existing restore points on the disk will be deleted and no new ones will be created ya pps Turn System Restore Off B Disable Volume Shadow Copy service a Type computer management in the Start Menu then press Enter Programs AE Computer Management 000 Documents Pictures Music Games Recent Items Computer Network onnect To ntrol Panel Default Programs gt Search Everywhere 4 Search the Internet Help and Support 9 b Go to Services and Applications Services Then double click Volume Shadow Copy ges File Action View Help ez Usis lH A Computer Management Local Actions 4 System Tools Services a Task Scheduler ipti a pices V ce Volume Shadow Copy Name Description Status Startup Type LogO More Actions r Smart Card Removal Po Allows the s Manual Local gl Shared Folders he service SNMP Trap Receives tra Manual Local
17. enghe ne akce nu GPU acceleration to pr Wie amazing real time physics cs effects Le lay optimization wizard resolution ani pilis aling Adjust desktop color settings 1 Set PhysX GPU acceleration ie Enabled 2 Select an SLI configuration Adjust video image settings PS enable SLI 3 Select the SLI focus display Jescription Your NVIDIA GPUs cr toot bo endering performance of rir 3D applications Graphics and xen ar Fonte sae PUE ys enabled ar nd ere mE deet nal ora es e lay settings may be Typical usage scenarios Pla ey oon aere ation that renders hardware accelerated Direct3D or OpenGL content lt gt zi C Reboot your system D You can freely enjoy the benefit of SLI feature 28 For Windows Vista Vista 64 bit 7 7 64 bit 8 8 64 bit OS For SLI and Quad SLI mode A Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar B From the pop up menu select All Programs and then click NVIDIA Corporation C Select NVIDIA Control Panel tab D Select Control Panel tab Default Programs e Internet Explorer Windows Calendar E Windows Contacts i Windows Defender fie Windows DVD Maker G Windows Fax and Scan A Windows Live Messenger Download Windows Mail e Windows Media Center Windows Media Player Windows Meeting Space A Windows Movie Maker iz Windows Photo Gallery Windows Update A Accessories k Extras and Upgrades A Dames A Maintenance E NVIDIA ss
18. from being used by malicious software to execute codes This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No Excute Memory Protection Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is set to Enabled a VMM Virtual Machine Architecture can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on off the MLC streamer prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to turn on off prefetching of adjacent cache lines 61 3 4 2 North Bridge Configuration ASRock UEFI setup utility 4 Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to select Onboard PCI or PCI Express as the boot graphic adapter priority The default value is PCI Express VT d Use this to enable or disable Intel VT d technology Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O The default value of this feature is Disabled PCIE 2 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 2 Link Speed The default value is Auto PCIE 3 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 3 Link Speed The default value is Auto Share Memory This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature The default value is Auto IGPU Multi Moniter This allows you to enable or disable IGPU Multi Moniter The default value is Enabled If you install the PCI Express card under Windows XP Vista
19. setup utility gt lt ool HAN Monitor ont Security Description ES Enabled Intel R Smart Connect Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel R Smart Connect Technology Intel R Smart Connect Technology keeps your e mail and social networks such as Twitter Facebook etc updated automatically while the computer is in sleep mode The default is Enabled 66 3 4 7 Super IO Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utility Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port Serial Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port Configuration options 3F8h IRQ4 and 3E8h IRQ4 Infrared Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port 67 3 4 8 ACPI Configuration ASRock UEFI setup utility Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to auto detect or disable the Suspend to RAM feature Selecting Auto will enable this feature if the OS supports it Check Ready Bit Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table The default value is Enabled Please set this option to Enabled if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows certification PS 2 Keyboard Power On Use this item to enable or disable PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power soft off mode PCI Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on
20. the system from the power soft off mode Ring In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring In signals to turn on the system from the power soft off mode RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC Real Time Clock to power on the system USB Keyboard Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard Remote to turn on the system from the power soft off mode USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to turn on the system from the power soft off mode 68 CSM Please disable CSM when you enable Fast Boot option The default value is Enabled 3 4 9 USB Configuration ASRock UEFI setup utility ZC er on USB 2 0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2 0 controller USB 3 0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3 0 controller Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices There are four configuration options Enabled Auto Disabled and UEFI Setup Only The default value is Enabled Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options Enabled Enables support for legacy USB Auto Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected Disabled USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and UEFI setup when Disabled is selected If you have USB compatibility is sues it is recommended to select Disabled to enter OS UEFI Setup Only USB dev
21. well 49 2 18 Installing Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit XP XP 64 bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit XP XP 64 bit OS on your SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions please follow below procedures according to the OS you install 2 18 1 Installing Windows XP XP 64 bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows XP XP 64 bit OS on your SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions please follow below steps Z AHCI mode is not supported under Windows XP XP 64 bit Using SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1 Set Up UEFI A Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY gt Advanced screen gt Storage Configuration B Set the option SATA Mode Selection to IDE STEP 2 Install Windows XP XP 64 bit OS on your system 2 18 2 Installing Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit OS on your SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions please follow below steps Using SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1 Set Up UEFI A Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration B Set the option SATA Mode Selection to AHCI STEP 2 Install Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista
22. with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports DVI with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 2048x1536 75Hz Supports Auto Lip Sync Deep Color 12bpc xvYCC and HBR High Bit Rate Audio with HDMI Compliant HDMI monitor is required see CAUTION 3 Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports Supports Full HD 1080p Blu ray BD HD DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports Audio 7 1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec Premium Blu ray audio support Supports THX TruStudio LAN PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s Realtek RTL8111E Supports Wake On LAN Supports LAN Cable Detection Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802 3az Supports PXE Rear Panel UO I O Panel 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Port 1 x D Sub Port 1 x DVI D Port 1x HDMI Port 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 4 x Ready to Use USB 2 0 Ports 2 x Ready to Use USB 3 0 Ports 1 x RJ 45 LAN Port with LED ACT LINK LED and SPEED LED HD Audio Jack Rear Speaker Central Bass Line in Front Speaker Microphone SATA3 2 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s connectors support RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug functions 2 x Rear USB 3 0 ports support USB 1 0 2 0 3 0 up to 5Gb s 1 x Front USB 3 0 header supports 2 USB 3 0 ports supports USB 1 0 2 0 3 0 up to 5Gb s Connector 4 x SATA2
23. with the new protection cover please follow the steps below Before you insert the 1155 Pin CPU into the socket please check 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 Step 1 Open the socket Step 1 1 Disengage the lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook You do not have to remove the pro tection cover Step 1 2 Keep the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in order to flip up the load plate Step 2 Insert the 1155 Pin CPU Step 2 1 Hold the CPU by the edge which is marked with a black line aul 42e q Step 2 2 Orient the CPU with the IHS Inte grated Heat Sink up Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches 19 orientation key notch alignment key Pint gt Ji em alignment key orientation key notch 1155 Pin Socket 1155 Pin CPU For proper installation please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket Step 2 3 Carefully place the CPU into the socket Step 2 4 Verify that the CPU is within the sock et and properly mated to the orient keys Step 3 Close the socket Step 3 1 Flip the load plate onto the IHS Step 3 2 Press down the load lever and se cure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab The protection cover will a
24. 4 contains the configura tion guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the content of this manual will be subject to change without no tice In case any modifications of this manual occur the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well ASRock website http www asrock com If you require technical support related to this motherboard please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using www asrock com support index asp 1 1 Package Contents ASRock Z77 Extreme3 Motherboard ATX Form Factor 12 0 in x 8 6 in 30 5 cm x 21 8 cm ASRock 277 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 Extreme3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional 1 x I O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI Bridge 2S Card M ON eD ASRock Reminds You To get better performance in Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Con figuration to AHCI mode 1 2 Specifications ATX Form Factor 12 0 in x 8 6 in 30 5 cm x 21 8 cm ASRock DuraCap 2 5 x longer life time 100 Japan made high quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Supports 3 and 2 Generation Intel Core i7 i5 i3 in LGA1155 Package Digi Power Design 8 3 Pow
25. D Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign ments are matched correctly Please connect the chassis 4 pin SPEAKER 1 ek speaker to this header see p 15 No 15 i ae Power LED Header Please connect the chassis e 3 pin PLED1 Ee power LED to this header to PLED T see p 15 No 17 PEERS indicate system power status The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking in S1 S3 state The LED is off in S4 state or S5 state power off 43 Chassis and Power Fan Connectors 4 pin CHA_FAN1 FAN SPEED CONTROL 19 P see p 15 No 20 CHA FAN SPEED 3 pin CHA FAN2 see p 15 No 34 ae CHA FAN SPEED 3 pin CHA FAN3 see p 15 No 10 GND 12V CHA FAN SPEED EI 3 pin PWR_FAN1 PWR_FAN_SPEED see p 15 No 5 12V GND O O CPU Fan Connectors 4 pin CPU FAN1 FAN SPEED CONTROL CPU FAN SPEED 12V see p 15 No 3 GND Pi Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin CHA FAN1 CHA FAN2 and CHA FAN3 support Fan Control Please connect the CP
26. EuP ready power supply is required For detailed product information please visit our website http Awww asrock com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking including adjusting the setting in the BIOS applying Untied Overclocking Technology or using third party overclocking tools Overclocking may affect your system s stability or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system It should be done at your own risk and expense We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking CAUTION de d Due to the operating system limitation the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows 8 7 Vista XP For Windows OS with 64 bit CPU there is no such limitation You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows cannot use You can choose to use two of the three monitors only D Sub DVI D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time Besides with the DVI to HDMI adapter the DVI D port can sup port the same features as HDMI port xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows 8 64 bit 8 7 64 bit 7 Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID HBR is supported under Windows 8 64 bit 8 7 64 bit 7 Vista 64 bit Vista ASRock XFast RAM is not supported by Microsoft Windows XP XP 64 bit Intel Smart Connect Technology and
27. Operation Guide 30 2 9 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 35 2 10 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 38 2 11 Jumpers Setup adeestcacesedesttesta lee dedinsi etd fub roisia 40 2 12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 41 2 13 Serial ATA SATA Serial ATA2 SATA2 Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation 46 2 14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDS serge 46 2 15 SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GUIDE steel EEGEN 47 2 16 Driver Installation Guide eee 49 2 17 Installing Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit With RAID Functions 49 2 18 Installing Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit XP XP 64 bit Without RAID Functions 50 2 18 1 Installing Windows XP XP 64 bit Without RAID FE CIC OT e E E E E A A A 50 2 18 2 Installing Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit Without RAID Functions 50 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY eerie ttes 52 OPEN nisle ei cze o o en 52 3 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar tege Eege Eet 52 3 1 2 Navigation KEYS sss omia erp RENE eR bumps 53 3 2 Main SOF eese ausostodbttstenontenr odd dese Rte bish ken tinis D9 3 3 OC Tweaker Screen csrasek seas ether rn gege eege 54 3 4 Advanced Gcreen eee een 59 3 4 1 CPU Configuration EE 60 3 4 2 North Bridge Configuration
28. P Use this item to change Row Precharge Time tRP Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tRAS Use this item to change RAS Active Time tRAS Auto Manual setting The default is Auto Command Rate CR Use this item to change Command Rate CR Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tWR Use this item to change Write Recovery Time tWR Auto Manual setting The default is Auto 56 DRAM tRFC Use this item to change Refresh Cyle Time tRFC Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tRRD Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay tRRD Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tWTR Use this item to change Write to Read Delay tWTR Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tRTP Use this item to change Read to Precharge tRTP Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tFAW Use this item to change Four Activate Window tFAW Auto Manual set ting The default is Auto DRAM tCWL Use this item to change CAS Write Latency tCWL Auto Manual setting The default is Auto tREFI Use this item to change tREFI setting The default is Auto tCKE Use this item to change tCKE setting The default is Auto tWRDR DD Use this item to change tWRDR DD setting The default is Auto tRWDR DD Use this item to change tRWDR DD setting The default is Auto tRWSR Use this item to change tRWSR setting The default is Auto tRRDD Use this item to change tRRDD setting The
29. PDIF header providing Goin HDMI SPDIF1 Ld SPDIF audio output to HDMI see p 15 No 25 ee VGA card allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV projector LCD devices Please connect the HDMI SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header 45 2 13 Serial ATA SATA Serial ATA2 SATA2 Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel Z77 chipset that supports Serial ATA SATA Serial ATA2 SATA2 Serial ATA3 SATA3 hard disks and RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology functions You may install SATA SATA2 SATA3 hard disks on this motherboard for internal stor age devices This section will guide you to install the SATA SATA2 SATA3 hard disks STEP 1 Install the SATA SATA2 SATA3 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis STEP 2 Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA SATA2 SATA3 hard disk STEP 3 Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard s SATA2 SATA3 connector STEP 4 Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA SATA2 SATAS hard disk 2 14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA SATA2 SATA3 in RAID AHCI mode Intel Z77 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface AHCI a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed through a joint in
30. U fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin 1234 4 Though this motherboard provides 4 Pin CPU fan Quiet Fan support the 3 Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function If you plan to connect the 3 Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard please connect it to Pin 1 3 Pin 1 3 Connected lt 3 Pin Fan Installation 3 pin CPU FAN2 Sen 12V see p 15 No 4 PU FAN SPEED ATX Power Connector 24 pin ATXPWR1 see p 15 No 8 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector A Though this motherboard provides 24 pin ATX power connector 12 it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20 pin ATX power supply To use the 20 pin ATX power supply please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13 20 Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 44 ATX 12V Power Connector 8 5 Please connect an ATX 12V LL 8 pin ATX12V1 power supply to this connector see p 15 No 1 4 Though this motherboard provides 8 pin ATX 12V power connector it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4 pin ATX 12V power supply To use the 4 pin ATX power supply please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5 4 Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a 9 pin COM1 serial port module see p 15 No 24 HDMI SPDIF Header HDMI S
31. UT2 L C Connect Ground GND to Ground GND D MIC RET and OUT RET are for HD audio panel only You don t need to connect them for AC 97 audio panel E To activate the front mic For Windows XP XP 64 bit OS Select Mixer Select Recorder Then click FrontMic For Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit OS Go to the FrontMic Tab in the Realtek Control panel Adjust Recording Volume 42 System Panel 9 pin PANEL1 see p 15 No 16 A Chassis Speaker Header Header This header accommodates several system front panel functions Connect the power switch reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables PWRBTN Power Switch Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch RESET Reset Switch Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart PLED System Power LED Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the sys tem 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 LE
32. Where do you want to install Windows page please click Load Driver D Plug the USB flash disk into your USB port select Browse to find the RAID driver Then choose the directory xx AMD64 you have copied in the first step 78 E Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system s first reboot F Continue to install OS by following the Windows instructions 5 Follow Windows Installation Guide to install OS If you install Windows 7 64 bit Vista 64 bit on a large hard disk ex Disk volume gt 2TB it may take more time to boot into Windows or install driver utilities If you encounter this problem you will need to follow the instructions below to fix this problem Windows Vista 64 bit Microsoft does not provide hotfix for this problem The steps listed below are Microsoff s suggested solution A Disable System Restore a Type systempropertiesprotection in the Start Menu Then press Enter 187 systempropertiesprotection Default Programs Help and Support mM 9 a b De select Local Disks for System Restore Then Click Turn System Restore Off to confirm Then Press Ok 79 System Properties Computer Name Hardware Advanced System Protection Remote You can use restore points to undo unwanted system changes How mui much disk space is required You can also use restore points to restore previous versions of files called shadow
33. aining power Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk Only USB2 0 ports support this feature ASRock OMG Online Management Guard Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are re quired ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers In other words the system can auto detect the latest UEFI from our servers and flash them without entering Windows OS Please note that you must be running on a DHCP configured computer in order to enable this function ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in graphical UEFI It can detect the devices and configurations that users are currently using in their PC With the UEFI system browser you can easily examine the current system configura tion in UEFI setup 12 ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier Function When enabling Dehumidifier Function the computer will power on automatically to dehumidi fy the system after entering S4 S5 state ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configur
34. al Windows Audio Endpoi Manages au Started Automatic Local Windows Backup Provides Wi Manual Local Windows CardSpace Securely en Manual Local Windows Color System The WcsPlu Manual Local Windows Connect Now Act as a Reg Manual Local Mie Amen aeree P E EE Aer in PT M nm A Extended A Standard 80 c Set Startup type to Disable then Click OK Volume Shadow Copy Properties Local Computer General Log On Recovery Dependencies Service name VSS Display name Volume Shadow Copy Description Manages and implements Volume Shadow Copies used for backup and other purposes If this service Path to executable AWindows svstem 32 Startup type Disabled Help me configure service startup options Service status Stopped Stat You can specify the start parameters that apply when you start the service from here Start parameters C Reboot your system D After reboot please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities Windows 7 64 bit A Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this link http support microsoft com kb 2505454 B After installing Windows 7 64 bit install the hotfix kb2505454 This may take a long time gt 30 mins C Reboot your system It may take about 5 minutes to reboot D Windows will install this hotfix then reboot by itself E Please start to install mo
35. ation tools cool sound effects and stunning visuals The unprec edented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and brings a lot more amusing Lucid Virtu Universal MVP Lucid Virtu Universal MVP can be supported only with proces sors which are GPU integrated VIRTU Universal MVP includes the base features of Virtu Universal technology which virtualizes integrated GPU and discrete GPU for best of breed functional ity It also features Virtual Vsync for no compromise visual quality With the added benefits of HyperFormance technology VIRTU Universal MVP improves game performance by intel ligently reducing redundant rendering tasks in the flow between the CPU GPU and the display ASRock On Off Play Technology ASRock On Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from the portable audio devices such like MP3 player or mobile phone to your PC even when the PC is turned off or in ACPI S5 mode This motherboard also provides a free 3 5mm audio cable optional that ensures users the most convenient computing environment ASRock Combo Cooler Option C C O Combo Cooler Option C C O provides the flexible option to adopt three different CPU cooler types Socket LGA 775 LGA 1155 and LGA 1156 Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be used 13 ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology can offer you a better en vironment by extinguishing the unessential LED By enablin
36. card to PCIE3 slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Step2 If required connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards 26 Step3 Step4 Align and insert the ASRock SLI Bridge 2S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card Make sure the ASRock SLI Bridge 25S Card is firmly in place RoHS S ASRe ASRock SLI Bridge 2S Card 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 27 2 7 2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system After that you can enable the Multi Graphics Processing Unit GPU feature in the NVIDIA nView system tray utility Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi GPU feature For Windows XP XP 64 bit OS For SLI mode only A Double click NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows taskbar 0 51 PM B From the pop up menu select Set SLI and PhysX configuration In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item please select Enabled In Select an SLI configuration item please select Enable SLI And click Apply NVIDIA Control Panel File Edit View 3DSettings Help o Back gt Advanced Settings ER gu Set SLI and PhysX configuration 3D Settings Adjust image settings with preview e mE SLI technology allo for significant improvements in rendering performance and ty NVIDIA PhysX is spon gang
37. ch USB 2 0 header can support two USB 2 0 ports USB 3 0 Header 19 pin USB3_2 3 IntA_P4_SSRX IntA P4 SSRX see p 15 No 9 IntA P4 SSTX IntA P4 SSTX IntA P4 D IntA P4 D Infrared Module Header 5 pin IR1 see p 15 No 26 Vbus IntA P5 SSRX IntA P5 SSRX GND IntA P5 SSTX Int P5 SSTX GND IntA P5 D IntA P5 D DUMMY GN IRRX Consumer Infrared Module Header 4 pin CIR1 see p 15 No 23 Front Panel Audio Header 9 pin HD AUDIO1 see p 15 No 27 A GNC IRTX IRRX ATX 5VSB GND PRESENCE MIC_RET OUT_RET OUT2 L J SENSE OUT2 R MIC2 R MIC2 L Besides two default USB 3 0 ports on the I O panel there is one USB 3 0 header on this motherboard This USB 3 0 header can support two USB 3 0 ports This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module This header can be used to connect the remote controller receiver This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system 2 If you use AC 97 audio panel please install it to the front panel audio header as below A Connect Mic IN MIC to MIC2 L B Connect Audio R RIN to OUT2 R and Audio L LIN to O
38. charging experience ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device perfor mance The performance may depend on the properties of the device ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access which includes the benefits listed below LAN Application Prioritiza tion You can configure your application s priority ideally and or add new programs 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 si multaneously Real Time Analysis of Your Data With the status window you can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently 11 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into AS Rock Extreme Tuning Utility AXTU It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows OS 32 bit CPU 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 An other advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing If power loss occurs during the BIOS up date process ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after reg
39. ck OK to save your change D Repeat steps A through C for the display icons identified by the number three to eight 6 Use Surround Display Click and drag the display icons to positions representing the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use The placement of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another HDCP Function HDCP function is supported on this motherboard To use HDCP function with this motherboard you need to adopt a monitor that supports HDCP function as well Therefore you can enjoy the superior display quality with high definition HDCP encryption contents Please refer to the instructions below for more details about HDCP function What is HDCP HDCP stands for High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection a specification developed by Intel for protecting digital entertainment content that uses the DVI interface HDCP is a copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data midstream between the video source or transmitter such as a computer DVD player or set top box and the digital display or receiver such as a monitor television or projector In other words HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players satellite and cable HDTV set top boxes as well as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant dis
40. connection n Blinking Data Activity 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN Port If you use 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 TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central Bass Line In or No 4 Side Speaker No 7 16 To enable Multi Streaming function you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header After restarting your computer you will find Mixer tool on your system Please select Mixer ToolBox Ka click Enable playback multi streaming and click ok Choose 2CH ACH 6CH or 8CH and then you are allowed to select Realtek HDA Primary output to use Rear Speaker Central Bass and Front Speaker or select Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output to use front panel audio 17 Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor 12 0 x 8 6 30 5 x 21 8 cm motherboard Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components 2 1 Screw Holes Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to t
41. d Night LED Use this item to enable or disable Power LED and LAN LED 63 3 4 4 Storage Configuration ASRock UEFI setup utility SATA Controller s Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature SATA Mode Selection Use this to select SATA mode Configuration options IDE Mode AHCI Mode and RAID Mode The default value is AHCI Mode ZA 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 Use this item to configure SATA Aggressive Link Power Management Hard Disk S M A R T Use this item to enable or disable the S M A R T Self Monitoring Analy sis and Reporting Technology feature Configuration options Disabled and Enabled 64 3 4 5 Intel R Rapid Start Technology ASRock UEFI setup Utility ogy ge Threshold Support Intel R Rapid Start Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which al lows users to resume in just 5 6 seconds The default is Enabled Entry After Select a time to enable RTC wake timer at S3 entry The default is 10 minutes Active Page Threshold Support This allows you to enable or disable Active Page Threshold Support The default is Disabled 65 3 4 6 Intel R Smart Connect Technology ASRock UEFI
42. default is Auto tRRDR Use this item to change tRRDR setting The default is Auto tRRSR Use this item to change tRRSR setting The default is Auto tWWDD Use this item to change tWWDD setting The default is Auto tWWDR Use this item to change tWWDR setting The default is Auto tWWSR Use this item to change tWWSR setting The default is Auto 57 RTL CHA Use this item to change RTL CHA setting The default is Auto RTL CHB Use this item to change RTL CHB setting The default is Auto IO L CHA Use this item to change IO L CHA setting The default is Auto IO L CHB Use this item to change IO L CHB setting The default is Auto ODT WR CHA Use this item to change ODT WR CHA setting The default is Auto ODT WR CHB Use this item to change ODT WR CHB setting The default is Auto ODT NOM CHA Use this item to change ODT NOM CHA setting The default is Auto ODT NOM CHB Use this item to change ODT NOM CHB setting The default is Auto DRAM Clock Delay Use this item to enable or disable DRAM Clock Delay The default is Auto MRC Fast Boot Use this item to enable or disable MRC Fast Boot The default is Enabled DIMM Exit Mode Use this item to select DIMM Exit Mode The default is Fast Exit Power Down Mode Use this to control power down mode The default value is No Power Down Voltage Configuration Power Saving Mode Use this to enable or disable Power
43. demark of ATI Technologies Inc and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe For further information of ATI CrossFirex technology please check AMD website for updates and details 34 2 9 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature With the internal VGA output sup port DVI D D Sub and HDMI you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add on VGA cards to this motherboard This mother board also provides independent display controllers for DVI D D Sub and HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI D D sub and HDMI can drive same or different display contents To enable dual monitor feature please follow the steps below 1 Connect a DVI D monitor cable to the DVI D port on the I O panel connect a D Sub monitor cable to the D Sub port on the I O panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to the HDMI port on the I O panel D Sub port DVI D port HDMI port 2 If you have already installed the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your system boots If you haven t installed the onboard VGA driver yet please install the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer D Sub DVI D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time You can
44. dustry effort ZA NOTE What is Hot Plug Function If the SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration it is called Hot Plug for the action to insert and remove the SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs while the system is still power on and in working condition However please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD What is Hot Swap Function If SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called Hot Swap for the action to insert and remove the SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs while the system is still power on and in working condition 46 2 15 SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD in RAID AHCI mode Please read below operation guide of Hot Plug feature carefully Before you process the SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack A 7 pin SATA data cable B SATA power cable with SATA 15 pin power connector interface A SATA data cable Red B SATA power cable Ov SATA 7 pin The SATA 15 pin power 1x4 pin conventional connector connector Black connect power connector White to SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD connect to power supply Caution 1 Without SATA 15 pin power connector interface the SATA SATA2 SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be processed 2 Even some SATA SATA2
45. en shut it down before you do the clear CMOS ac tion Please be noted that the password date time user default profile 1394 GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed 40 2 12 Onboard Headers and Connectors A Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard Serial ATA2 Connectors SATA2 2 3 see p 15 No 13 SATA2 4 5 see p 15 No 14 SATA2 5 Serial ATA3 Connectors SATA3 O 1 see p 15 No 12 SATA3 1 Serial ATA SATA Data Cable Optional USB 2 0 Headers 9 pin USB4 5 see p 15 No 22 9 pin USB6 7 see p 15 No 21 SATA2 3 USB PWR P I IC P 5 GND pummy Im Im SATA2 2 SATA2 4 SATA3 0 41 These four Serial ATA2 SATA2 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices The current SATA2 interface allows up to 3 0 Gb s data transfer rate These two Serial ATA3 SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices The current SATA3 interface allows up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA SATA2 SATA3 hard disk or the SATA2 SATA3 connector on this motherboard Besides four default USB 2 0 ports on the I O panel there are two USB 2 0 headers on this motherboard Ea
46. er Phase Design Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2 0 Technology Supports Intel K Series unlocked CPU Intel Z77 Supports Intel Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots Supports DDR3 2800 OC 2400 OC 2133 OC 1866 OC 1600 1333 1066 non ECC un buffered memory Max capacity of system memory 32GB see CAUTION 1 Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP 1 3 1 2 Expansion Slot 2 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 slots PCIE2 PCIE3 single at x16 PCIE2 x8 PCIE3 or dual at x8 x8 mode PCIE 3 0 is only supported with Intel Ivy Bridge CPU With Intel Sandy Bridge CPU it only supports PCIE 2 0 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot PCIE4 x4 mode 1x PCI Express 2 0 x 1 slot 2 x PCI slots Supports AMD Quad CrossFirex 3 Way CrossFireX and CrossFirex Supports NVIDIA Quad SLI and SLI 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 2 0 Intel InTru 3D Intel Clear Video HD Technology Intel Insider Intel HD Graphics 2500 4000 Pixel Shader 5 0 DirectX 11 with Intel Ivy Bridge CPU Pixel Shader 4 1 DirectX 10 1 with Intel Sandy Bridge CPU Max shared memory 1760MB Three VGA Output options D Sub DVI D and HDMI see CAUTION 2 Supports HDMI 1 4a Technology
47. fferent CrossFirex cards may require different methods to enable CrossFirex Step 1 Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 30 Step 2 Step 3 Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase not bundled with this motherboard Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE2 slot You may use the DVI to D Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D Sub interface and then connect the D Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D Sub adapter 31 2 8 1 2 Installing Three CrossFireX Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Install the identical 3 Way CrossFireX ready graphics cards that are AMD certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly Even the GPU chips version shall be the same Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot another graphics card to PCIES3 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots and use the other CrossFire Bridge to connect Radeon gra
48. g Good Night LED in BIOS the Power HDD LAN LED will be switched off when system is on Not only this Good night LED will automatically switch off Power and Keyboard LED when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode as well 14 1 3 Motherboard Layout OO Om RB G N 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 8cm 8 6 in 34 T D E POE 277 Extreme3 32 PCIE2 PCI Express 3 0 C Aa Battery 31 PCI1 2 XrastusB XFastRAM XFastLAN 30 PCIE3 29 PCI2 RoHS Front USB 3 0 28 PCIE4 wave ee E T Em 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 19 1155 Pin CPU Socket 20 CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN1 21 CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN2 22 Power Fan Connector PWR FAN1 23 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3 A1 DDR3 B1 Black 24 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 25 DDR3 A2 DDR3 B2 Black ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1 26 USB 3 0 Header USB3 2 3 Black 27 Chassis Fan Connector CHA FAN3 Intel Z77 Chipset 28 SATA3 Connectors SATA3 0 1 Gray 29 SATA2 Connectors SATA2 2 3 Black 30 SATA2 Connectors SATA2 4 5 Black 31 Chassis Speaker Header SPEAKER1 Black 32 System Panel Header PANEL1 Black 33 Power LED Header PLED1 34 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 15 e e co N e a lt sisisi s e silsilsils N o v no o E ell elle t
49. he chassis Z Do not over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard 2 2 Pre installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components 2 To avoid damaging the motherboard s components due to static electricity NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components 3 Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs 4 Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded anti static pad or in the bag that comes with the component 5 When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the mother board to the chassis please do not over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do Before you install or remove any component ensure that the power is so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components 18 2 3 CPU Installation In order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU sock ets more protection and make the instal lation process easier ASRock has added a new protection cover on top of the load plate to replace the former PnP caps that were under the load plate For the installa tion of Intel 1155 Pin CPUs
50. he proper UEFI file to up date your UEFI and reboot your system after the UEFI update process is completed 70 Internet Flash Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers In other words the system can auto detect the latest UEFI from our servers and flash them without entering Windows OS Please note that you must be running on a DHCP configured computer in order to en able this function Network Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utility Internet Setting Use this item to set up the internet connection mode Configuration options DHCP Auto IP and PPPOE UEFI Download Server Use this item to select UEFI firmware download server for Internet Flash Configuration options Asia Europe USA and China Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier Function When enabling Dehumidifier Function the com puter will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4 S5 state Dehumidifier Period This allows users to configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4 S5 state Dehumidifier Duration This allows users to configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4 S5 state Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Use this setting to configure CPU fan speed while Dehumidifier is en abled 71 User Defaults In this option you are a
51. ibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product Fe This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing 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 Cali fornia 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 Contents 1 introduction EM TTE TT 7 1 1 Package e EE T 12 SDE CHICAMON S EU Tm 8 1 3 Unique E 10 1 4 Motherboard Lay OW EE 15 E NEE 16 2 Installation 18 2 1 Sew e 18 2 2 Pre installation Precautions 18 2 3 CPU Installation EE 19 2 4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 21 2 5 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM 22 2 6 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots 24 2 7 SLI and Quad SLI Operation Guide 26 2 8 CrossFirex 3 Way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX
52. ic timing during the shutdown and startup process Instant Boot allows you to enter your Windows desktop in a few seconds ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS DOS or Windows With this utility you can press the lt F6 gt key during the POST or the lt F2 gt key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive floppy disk or hard drive then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other compli cated flash utility Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system 10 ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster less restricted way of charging your Apple devices such as iPhone iPad iPod Touch ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you ASRock APP Charger Simply install the APP Charger driver it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer and up to 40 faster than before ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continu ous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode S1 Suspend to RAM S3 hibernation mode S4 or power off S5 With APP Charger driver installed you can easily enjoy the mar velous
53. ices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows Linux OS Legacy USB 3 0 Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3 0 devices The default value is Enabled 69 3 5 Tool ASRock UEFI setup Utility b OC Tweaker Sound Effect Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility System Browser System Browser can let you easily check your current system configura tion in UEFI setup 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 Update Utility Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM This conve nient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without enter ing operating systems first like MS DOS or Windows Just save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without prepar ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system If you execute Instant Flash utility the utility will show the UEFI files and their respective information Select t
54. ign a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot notch lt break notch lt break 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 Step 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated 23 2 6 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots There are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard PCI slots PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32 bit PCI interface PCIE slots PCIE1 PCIE 2 0 x1 slot is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card such as a Gigabit LAN card SATA2 card etc PCIE2 PCIE 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireX or SLI function PCIE3 PCIE 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graph ics cards or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFi rex or SLI function PCIE4 PCIE 2 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graph ics cards or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3 Way CrossFireX function In single VGA card mode it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot 2 In CrossFireX mode or SLI mode please install
55. l cause the SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD damage and data loss SIGNE Please connect SATA power cable 1x4 SE Connect SATA data cable to the pin end White to the power supply motherboard s SATA2 SATA3 1x4 pin cable connector SATA power cable 1x4 pin power connector White SEI Connect SATA 15 pin power cable SII Connect SATA data cable to connector Black end to SATA SATA2 the SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD SATA3 HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD Points of attention before you process the Hot Unplug Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug improper procedure will cause the SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD damage and data loss Unplug SATA data cable from SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDD side 48 2 16 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system please insert the support CD to your optical drive first Then the drivers compatible to your system can be auto detected and listed on the support CD driver page Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers Therefore the drivers you install can work properly 2 17 Installing Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit OS on your SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions please follow the steps below ZA RAID mode is not supported under Window
56. llowed to load and save three user defaults according to your own requirements 3 6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system including the parameters of the CPU temperature motherboard temperature CPU fan speed chassis fan speed and the critical voltage ASRock UEFI setup utility CPU Fan 1 amp 2 Setting This allows you to set CPU fan 1 amp 2 s speed Configuration options Full On and Automatic Mode The default value is Full On Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set chassis fan 1 s speed Configuration options Full On Automatic Mode and Manual The default value is Full On Chassis Fan 2 Setting This allows you to set chassis fan 2 s speed Configuration options Level 1 to Level 4 The default is value Level 4 Chassis Fan 3 Setting This allows you to set chassis fan 3 s speed Configuration options Full On and Manual The default value is Full On Over Temperature Protection Use this to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection The default value is Enabled 72 3 7 Boot Screen In this section it will display the available devices on your system for you to config ure the boot settings and the boot priority ASRock UEFI setup Utility 74 OC Tweaker Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time There are three con figuration options Disabled Fast and Ultra Fast
57. n Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA SLI and Quad SLI Scalable Link Interface technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards Currently NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows XP XP 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit 7 7 64 bit 8 8 64 bit OS NVIDIA Quad SLI technology support Windows Vista Vista 64 bit 7 7 64 bit 8 8 64 bit OS only Please follow the installation procedures in this section Requirements 1 For SLI technology you should have two identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified For Quad SLI technology you should have two identical Quad SLI ready graphics cards dual GPU on each graphics card that are NVIDIA certified 2 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA SL technology Download the driver from NVIDIA website www nvidia com 3 Make sure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system It is recommended to use NVIDIA certified PSU Please refer to NVIDIA website for details TM 2 7 1 Graphics Card Setup 2 7 1 1 Installing Two SLI Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Install the identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly Even the GPU chips version shall be the same Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics
58. n or exit the current screen 3 2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview ASRock UEFI setup Utility ud 4 M Active Page on Entry This allows you to select the default page when entering UEFI setup utility 53 3 3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen you can set up overclocking features ASRock UEFI setup utility imit Advanced Turbo 30 You can use this option to increase your system performance This option appears only when your CPU supports this function This option appears only when you adopt K Series CPU Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU and moth erboard It should be done at your own risk and expense This option ap pears only when you adopt K Series CPU Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your GPU and moth erboard It should be done at your own risk and expense This option ap pears only when you adopt K Series CPU No K OC Use this option to enable or disable No K OC The performance of every CPU differs we cannot guarantee every CPU s overclocking ability Ap plying too much voltage to the CPU may cause damages to both the CPU and the motherboard please select an appropriate voltage for yo
59. ners If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard Step 5 Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard Step 6 Secure redundant cable with tie wrap to ensure the cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components Option C C O which provides flexible options to adopt three dif ferent CPU cooler types Socket LGA 775 LGA 1155 and TOA mee The white throughholes are for Socket LGA 1155 1156 CPU fan Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler 21 2 5 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM This motherboard provides four 240 pin DDR3 Double Data Rate 3 DIMM slots and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology For dual channel config uration you always need to install identical the same brand speed size and chip type DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots You have to install identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel A DDR3 A1 and DDR3 Bi Black slots see p 15 No 6 or identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel B DDR3_A2 and DDR3_ B2 Black slots see p 15 No 7 so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below 1 B Populated Populated ae Populated Dual Channel Memory
60. only choose the combination DVI D HDMI DVI D D Sub or HDMI D Sub 35 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade With the internal VGA output support DVI D D Sub and HDMI and external add on PCI Express VGA cards you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment 1 Install the PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots Please refer to page 25 for proper expansion card installation procedures 2 Connect a DVI D monitor cable to the DVI D port on the I O panel connect a D Sub monitor cable to the D Sub port on the I O panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to the HDMI port on the I O panel Then connect other monitor cables to the corresponding connectors of the add on PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots 3 Boot your system Press lt F2 gt or Del to enter UEFI setup Enter Share Memory option to adjust the memory capability to 32MB 64MB 128 MB 256MB or 512MB to enable the function of D sub Please make sure that the value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory If you do not adjust the UEFI setup the default value of Share Memory Auto will disable D Sub function when an add on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard 4 Install the onboard VGA driver and the add on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system If you ha
61. phics cards on PCIE3 and PCIEA slots CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase not bundled with this motherboard Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details CrossFire Bridge Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graph ics card on PCIE2 slot You may use the DVI to D Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D Sub interface and then connect the D Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D Sub adapter 32 2 8 2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Step 2 A Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Power on your computer and boot into OS Remove the ATI driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation Please check AMD website for ATI driver updates Install the required drivers to your system For Windows XP OS A ATI recommends Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed If you have Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system there is no need to download it again http www microsoft com windowsxp sp2 default mspx B You must have Microsoft NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center Please check Microsoft website for details For Windows 8 7 Vista OS Install the CATALYST Control Cen
62. play Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible 37 2 10 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherboard with CIR header Please refer to below procedures for the quick installation and usage of ASRock Smart Remote Step Step2 Step3 Step4 Step5 Find the CIR header located next to the USB 2 0 header on ASRock B2 0h pi lack motherboard US 0 header 9 pin black CIR header 4 pin gray USB 2 0 header as below pin 1 5 and the CIR header Please make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly ATX 5VSB Install Multi Angle CIR Receiver to the front USB port Boot up your system Press lt F2 gt or lt Del gt to enter BIOS Setup Utility Make sure the option CIR Controller is setting at Enabled Advanced gt Super IO Configuration gt CIR Controller gt Enabled If you cannot find this option please shut down your system and install Multi Angle CIR Receiver to the other front USB port then try again Enter Windows Execute ASRock support CD and install CIR Driver It is listed at the bottom of driver list 38 3 CIR sensors in different angles jh Only one of the front USB port can support CIR function When the CIR function is enabled the other port will remain USB function 2 Multi
63. r system with an Intel processor that sup ports Hyper Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology such as Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 8 is required Set to Enabled if using Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 8 or Linux kernel version 2 4 18 or higher This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper Threading technology Active Processor Cores Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package The default value is All Enhance Halt State C1E All processors support the Halt State C1 The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset In the C1 power state the processor maintains the context of the system caches CPU C3 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to OS CPU C6 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS Package C State Support Selected option will program into C State package limit register The default value is Auto CPU Thermal Throttling You may select Enabled to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheating No Execute Memory Protection No Execution NX Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement 60 to the IA 32 Intel Architecture An IA 32 processor with No Execute NX Memory Protection can prevent data pages
64. rmation The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard s features 4 2 1 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 ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to dis play the menu 4 2 2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available device s drivers if the system detects installed devices Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices 4 2 3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application softwares that the motherboard sup ports Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it 4 2 4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock welcome to visit ASRock s website at http www asrock com or you may contact your dealer for further information 76 Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows OS to be installed on a large size HDD gt 2TB Please follow below procedure to install the operating system 1 Please make sure to use Windows Vista 64 bit with SP1 or above Windows 7 64 bit or Windows 8 64 bit 2 Press F2 or Delete at system POST Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Set
65. s XP XP 64 bit STEP 1 Set up UEFI A Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration B Set the option SATA Mode Selection to RAID STEP 2 Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Before you start to configure the RAID function you need to check the installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration Please refer to the document in the Support CD Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration which is located in the folder at the following path RAID Installation Guide STEP 3 Install Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit OS on your system After the installation of Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit OS if you want to manage RAID functions you are allowed to use both RAID Installation Guide and Intel Rapid Storage Information for RAID configuration Please refer to the document in the Support CD Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration which is located in the folder at the following path RAID Installation Guide and the docu ment in the support CD Guide to Intel Rapid Storage which is located in the folder at the following path Intel Rapid Storage Information If you want to use Intel Rapid Storage in Windows environment install SATAII driver from the Support CD again so that Intel Rapid Storage will be installed to your system as
66. stem For the user password you may also clear it ASRock UEFI setup utility Secure Boot Use this to enable or disable Secure Boot The default value is Disabled 74 3 9 Exit Screen ASRock UEFI setup Utility m a M OC Tweaker Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Save configuration changes and exit setup will pop out Select Yes to save the 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 Yes to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option the following message Discard changes will pop out Select Yes to discard all changes Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions F9 key can be used for this operation Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application Shell64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices 75 Chapter 4 Software Support 4 1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit XP XP 64 bit Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only Refer to your OS documentation for more information 4 2 Support CD Info
67. ter Please check AMD website for de tails Restart your computer Install the VGA card drivers to your system and restart your computer Then you will find ATI Catalyst Control Center on your Windows taskbar CH 9 10 54 AM ATI Catalyst Control Center Double click ATI Catalyst Control Center Click View select CrossFi ex lr and then check the item Enable CrossFirex Select 2 GPUs and click Apply if you install two Radeon graphics cards Select 3 GPUs and click OK if you install three Radeon graphics cards CrossFreX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units GPUs Configure CrossFireX v Enable CrossFireX Choose from the following Render GPU combinations Idertfy GPU not been applied To enable your other Although you have selected the option Enable CrossFire the CrossFirex function may not work actually Your computer will automatically reboot After restarting your computer please confirm whether the option Enable CrossFire in ATI Catalyst Control Center is selected or not if not please select it again and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFirex feature Step 7 You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFirex 3 Way CrossFireX or Quad CrossFirex feature CrossFirex appearing here is a registered tra
68. th 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 Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use lt lt gt key or lt gt gt key to choose among the selections on the menu bar and use lt key or gt key to move the cursor up or down to select items then press Enter to get into the sub screen You can also navigate with a mouse 52 3 1 2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key Navigation Key s Function Description Moves cursor left or right to select Screens gn Moves cursor up or down to select items To change option for the selected items lt Tab gt Switch to next function lt Enter gt To bring up the selected screen lt PGUP gt Go to the previous page lt PGDN gt Go to the next page lt HOME gt Go to the top of the screen lt END gt Go to the bottom of the screen lt F1 gt To display the General Help Screen lt F7 gt Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY F9 Load optimal default values for all the settings lt F10 gt Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY lt F12 gt Print screen lt ESC gt Jump to the Exit Scree
69. the PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots Therefore both these two slots will work at x8 bandwidth 3 In 3 Way CrossFireX mode please install the PCI Express x16 graphics cards in PCIE2 PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots PCIE2 and PCIE3 will work at x8 bandwidth while PCIE4 works at x4 bandwidth 4 Please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard s chassis fan connector CHA FAN1 CHA FAN 2 or CHA FAN3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment 5 Only PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots support Gen 3 speed To run the PCI Express in Gen 3 speed please install an Ivy Bridge CPU If you install a Sandy Bridge CPU the PCI Express will run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed 24 Installing an expansion card Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 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 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use Keep the screws for later use Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot Fasten the card to the chassis with screws Replace the system cover 25 2 7 SLI and Quad SLI Operatio
70. therboard drivers and utilities 6 Finish 81
71. to enable disable CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage Function Long Duration Power Limit Use this item to configure long duration power limit in watts The default value is Auto Long Duration Maintained Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is maintained The default value is Auto Short Duration Power Limit Use this item to configure short duration power limit in watts The default value is Auto Primary Plane Current Limit Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the primary plane The default value is Auto Secondary Plane Current Limit Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the secondary plane The default value is Auto GT OverClocking Support Use this item to enable or disable GT OverClocking Support The default value is Disabled 55 DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Use this to load XMP setting Configuration options Auto Default Profile 1 and Profile 2 The default value is Auto DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically DRAM Configuration ASRock UEFI setup utility tHRDR DD DRAM tCL Use this item to change CAS Latency tCL Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tRCD Use this item to change RAS to CAS Delay tRCD Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tR
72. up Utility gt Advanced Storage Configuration SATA Mode 3 Choose the item UEFI xxx to boot in UEFI Setup Utility gt Boot gt Boot Option 1 xxx is the device which contains your Windows installation files Normally it is an optical drive You can also press lt F11 gt to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item UEFI xxx to boot 4 Start Windows installation T7 Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode This motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows OS to be installed on a large size HDD gt 2TB Please follow the procedures below to install the operating system 1 Please make sure to use Windows Vista 64 bit with SP1 or above Windows 7 64 bit or Windows 8 64 bit 2 Copy Intel RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the driver from ASRock s website and unzip the file into a USB flash disk OR copy the file from ASRock motherboard support CD please copy the files under following directory 32 bit 43386Win7 Vista Intel 64 bit AMD64Win7 64 Vista64 Intel 3 Create RAID array for you system Please refer to Intel RAID Installation Guide file for details 4 Install Windows Vista 64 bit 7 64 bit A Insert your Windows Vista 64 bit 7 64 bit installation disc to the optical drive B Press lt F11 gt to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item UEFI xxx to boot C Start Windows Installation When you see
73. ur CPU Overclocking should be done at your own risk and expense This option appears only when you adopt non K Series CPU CPU Configuration Target CPU Turbo Speed CPU Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard 54 Host Clock Override BCLK Use this to adjust the host clock BCLK frequency The default value is Auto Spread Spectrum This item should always be Auto for better system stability Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel s new power saving technology Pro cessors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to en able power saving The default value is Enabled Configuration options Enabled and Disabled If you install Windows Vista 7 8 and want to enable this function please set this item to Enabled This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SoeedStep technology Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies Please set this item to Disabled if above issues occur Intel Turbo Boost Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Mode Technology Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked fre quency in specific conditions The default value is Enabled Additional Turbo Voltage Use this item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode Internal PLL Overvoltage Use this item
74. utomatically come off by itself 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 20 2 4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 1155 Pin socket that supports Intel 1155 Pin CPUs Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 1155 Pin CPU to dissipate heat Before you install the heatsink you need to spray ther mal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipa tion Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good con tact with each other Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector CPU FAN1 see page 15 No 3 or CPU FAN2 see page 15 No 4 For proper installation please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1155 Pin CPUs Step 1 Apply thermal interface material onto the cen ter of the IHS on the socket s surface Step 2 Place the heatsink onto the socket Ensure that the fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard CPU FAN1 see page 15 No 3 or CPU FAN2 see page 15 No 4 Step 3 Align fasteners with the motherboard through holes Step 4 Rotate the fastener clockwise then press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock Repeat with remaining faste
75. ve installed the drivers already there is no need to install them again 5 Set up a multi monitor display For Windows XP XP 64 bit OS Right click on desktop choose Properties and select the Settings tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi monitors according to the steps below A Click the Identify button to display a large number on each monitor B Right click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to be your primary monitor and then select Primary When you use multiple monitors with your card one monitor will always be Primary and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary C Select the display icon identified by the number 2 D Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor E Right click the display icon and select Attached if necessary F Set the appropriate Screen Resolution and Color Quality for the second monitor Click Apply or OK to apply these new values G Repeat steps C through E for the display icon identified by the numbers three to eight 36 For Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit Vista Vista 64 bit OS Right click the desktop choose Personalize and select the Display Settings tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi monitors according to the steps below A Click the number 2 icon B Click the items This is my main monitor and Extend the desktop onto this monitor C Cli

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