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2. USB 3 0 Headers Of vous Besides six USB 3 0 ports vous 40 O IntA_PB_SSRX 19 pin USB3_4_5 Inta_pa_ssRx 4O OFinta_rs_ssrx on the I O panel there inta_Pa_ssrx 4O O GND see p 7 or p 8 No 8 eno JOP ntars_sst are two headers on this Inta_PA_SSTX 1O O inta_PB_SsTX Inta_PA_SSTX FO O GND motherboard Each USB GND OOF Inta_pB_p Inta_PA_D FO OF Inta_PB_D 3 0 header can support inta_pa_p O Of Dummy i two ports 19 pin USB3_6_7 mia De GND see p 7 or p 8 No 27 area IntA_P_SSRX IntA_P_SSRX Bee CEEE 1 Q j Vbus IntA_P_SSRX IntA_P_SSRX GND IntA_P_SSTX IntA_P_SSTX GND IntA_P_D ID IntA_P_D GND Front Panel Audio Header PRESENCE This header is for 9 pin HD_AUDIO1 Nica connecting audio devices see p 7 or p 8 No 32 to the front audio panel 1 ofele louret J_SENSE OUT2 R MIC2 R MIC2_L Chassis Speaker Header 4 pin SPEAKER1 see p 7 or p 8 No 17 DUMMY SPEAKER 1 5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to this header Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must sup port HDA to function correctly Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system 2 If you use an AC 97 audio panel please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below A C
3. 6 000 ce U 1 oOo ON DH A WwW N PS 2 Mouse Keyboard Port DVI I Port DisplayPort 1 2 LAN RJ 45 Port Intel 1218V LAN RJ 45 Port Realtek RTL8111GR Central Bass Orange Rear Speaker Black Line In Light Blue Front Speaker Lime Microphone Pink 11 12 14 i5 16 17 Optical SPDIF Out Port USB 3 0 Ports USB31_12 ASMedia ASM1042AE USB 3 0 Ports USB3_34 Intel Z97 USB3 Hub HDMI Port eSATA Connector Clear CMOS Switch USB 3 0 Ports USB3_12 Intel Z97 USB3 Hub Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications ACT LINK LED SPEED LED apr 4o LAN Port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection If you use a 2 channel speaker please connect the speaker s plug into Front Speaker Jack See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use Audio Output FrontSpeaker RearSpeaker Central Bass Line In Channels No 9 No 7 No 6 No 8 2 M 4 vV vV 6 v M M 8 v v vV v panel audio header After restarting your computer you will find the Mixer tool on your system Please select Mixer
4. Z97 Extreme ac Z97 Extreme User Manual Version 1 0 Published September 2014 Copyright 2014 ASRock INC All rights reserved Copyright Notice No part of this documentation may be reproduced transcribed transmitted or translated in any language in any form or by any means except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose without written consent of ASRock Inc Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Disclaimer Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation With respect to the contents of this documentation ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of dat
5. CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode Enable FIVR Efficiency Management for power saving Disable for better performance and overclocking capabilities Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Voltage Configuration Power Saving Mode Enable Power Saving Mode to reduce power consumption CPU Input Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU CPU Load Line Calibration CPU Load Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load CPU Input Offset The fixed external voltage input to the CPU DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage PCH 1 05V Voltage Chipset 1 05V Voltage Use default settings for best performance PCH 1 5V Voltage I O 1 5V Voltage Use default settings for best performance 81 82 4 4 Advanced Screen In this section you may set the configurations for the following items CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Thunderbolt Super IO Con figuration ACPI Configuration USB Configuration and Trusted Computing fSRecH UEFI Intel t Intel Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 4 4 1 CPU Configuration Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving It is recomm
6. The motherboard has four smart switches Power Switch Reset Switch Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch allowing users to quickly turn on off the system reset the system clear the CMOS values or boot from different BIOS Power Switch Power Switch allows users PWRBTN see p 7 or p 8 No 20 to quickly turn on off the system RSTBTN see p 7 or p 8 No 21 users to quickly reset the Reset Switch Reset Switch allows system Clear CMOS Switch Clear CMOS Switch CLRCBTN allows users to quickly see p 10 No 16 clear the CMOS values This function is workable only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply BIOS Selection Switch BIOS Selection Switch allows BIOS_SEL1 rms the system to boot from either see p 7 or p 8 No 19 BIOS A or BIOS B This motherboard has two BIOS chips a primary BIOS BIOS_A and a backup BIOS BIOS_ WY B which enhances the safety and stability of your system Normally the system will work on the primary BIOS However if the primary BIOS is corrupted or damaged just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to B then the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot After that use Secure Backup UEFI in the UEFI Setup Utility to duplicate a working copy of the BIOS files to the primary BIOS to ensure normal system operation For safety issues users are not able to update the backup BIOS manually Users may refer to the BIOS
7. Enable or disable all of the USB 3 0 ports controlled by Third Party chips 4 4 10 Trusted Computing Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device 97 4 5 Tools ONG On Tine Honagenent Guard ier E Easy RAID Installer Driver Instel ler Ge in E euor Dehuntdifler Function ser defaults HDD Saver By connecting your HDDs to the onboard SATA power connector with our special designed power cable you can switch these HDDs on and off when needed This design allows you to protect your privacy save more energy and prolong your HDDs life spans an Too W00 Saver HCO Sever Toctrn tony zE i Ew t board SATA h SATA AR wer i X Rende SATA Power C SATA PRL Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 HDD Saver Technology Set Enabled to switch on the HDD Saver Set Disabled to switch off the HDD Saver It is recommended to enable the AHCI Mode to fully support the HDD Saver You can also enable disable the HDD Saver via the HDD Saver application under your OS Onboard SATA Power Switch SATA_PWR_1 Set Power On to switch on the onboard SATA Power Connector Set Power Off to switch off the onboard SATA Power Connector Re detect SATA Power Connection Re detect your SATA Power connection It is recommended to proceed the re detection for any changes of your HDD configuration You can also proceed the re detection vi
8. PLED1 see p 7 or p 8 No 18 1 PLED PLED PLED Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate the system s power status Serial ATA3 Connectors These ten SATA3 x SATA3_0_3 2 connectors support SATA see p 7 or p 8 No 12 z L L data cables for internal SATA3_1_4 3 storage devices with up see p 7 or p 8 No 13 g to 6 0 Gb s data transfer SATA3_2_5 z rate If the eSATA port see p 7 or p 8 No 14 2 on the rear I O has been SATA3_A1_A2 7 e connected the internal see p 7 or p 8 No 11 o SATA3_A4 will not SATA3_A3_A4 9j function The SATA3_4 see p 7 or p 8 No 10 l SATA3_5 are shared A with the SATA Express l connector Ti To minimize the boot 2 time use Intel Z97 SATA v ports SATA3_0 for your Si 7 bootable devices lt E E Serial ATA Express a Please connect either Connector SATA or PCle storage SATAE_1 devices to this connector see p 7 or p 8 No 15 The SATA Express connector is shared with the SATA3_4 SATA3_5 and the M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 M2_2 iir The SATA Express interface is a combination of SATAE_1 SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 25 26 USB 2 0 Headers 9 pin USB2_3 see p 7 or p 8 No 25 9 pin USB4_5 see p 7 or p 8 No 26 USB1 see p 7 or p 8 No 24 USB_PWR P neo owo There are two headers and one port on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two ports
9. Port Header 1x TPM Header 1 x Power LED Header 2 x CPU Fan Connectors 1 x 4 pin 1 x 3 pin 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors 1 x 4 pin 2 x 3 pin 1 x Power Fan Connector 3 pin 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector Hi Density Power Connector 1 x HDD Saver Connector 1 x PCIe Power Connector 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector 2 x USB 2 0 Headers support 4 USB 2 0 ports Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2 0 2 x USB 3 0 Headers support 4 USB 3 0 ports Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 1x Dr Debug with LED 1 x Power Switch with LED 1 x Reset Switch with LED 1 x BIOS Selection Switch BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor os Certifica tions 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI sup port 1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology ACPI 1 1 Compliant wake up events SMBIOS 2 3 1 Support CPU DRAM PCH 1 05V PCH 1 5V Voltage Multi adjust ment CPU Chassis temperature sensing CPU Chassis Power Fan Tachometer CPU Chassis Quiet Fan Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature CPU Chassis Fan multi speed control Voltage monitoring 12V 5V 3 3V CPU Vcore CPU Input Voltage CPU Internal Voltages Microsoft Windows 8 1 32 bit 8 1 64 bit 8 32 bit 8 64 bit 7 32 bit 7 64 bit FCC CE WHQL ErP EuP Ready ErP EuP ready po
10. ToolBox p click Enable playback multi streaming and click ok Choose 2CH 4CH 6CH or 8CH and then you are allowed to select Realtek HDA Primary output to use the Rear Speaker Central Bass and Front Speaker or select Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output to use the front panel audio Q To enable Multi Streaming you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front The eSATA connector supports SATA with cables within 1 meters The SATA3_A4 connector is shared with the eSATA port 11 12 1 5 WiFi 802 11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2 4GHz Antenna for Z97 Extreme6 ac only WiFi BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802 11 a b g n ac BT v4 0 module that offers support for WiFi 802 11 a b g n ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4 0 WiFi BT module is an easy to use wireless local area network WLAN adapter to support WiFi BT Bluetooth v4 0 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices including Apple s most recent iPhone 4S BT 4 0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs The 2T2R WiFi solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and offers max link rate up to 867Mbps The transmission speed may vary according to the environment The WiFi BT module is supported under Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit only ASRock WiFi 2 4GH
11. an external graphics card Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key Bootup Num Lock Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or off when the system boots up Boot Beep Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up Please note that a buzzer is needed 103 104 Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you ve enabled Full Screen Logo Disable for faster boot speed Boot Failure Guard If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings Boot Failure Guard Count Configure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings CSM Compatibility Support Module CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module Please do not disable unless you re running a WHCK test If you are using Windows 8 1 8 64 bit and all of your devices support UEFI you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Launch PXE OpROM Poli
12. an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency 3 6 1 Installing Start8 Install Start8 which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD ASRock Utility gt Starts 3 6 2 Configuring Start8 Style Start8 Which style of start menu would you prefer Configure Control Desktop About Cee ae Windows 8 style Which theme do you want to use Windows 7 solid theme Windows 7 start menu solid theme Like our Facebook page and get What should the Start button look like 10 off your purchase of Starts a Like Flag Start8 Custom image Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Start icon 66 Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Configure What would you like to see on the menu Use large icons Show recently used applications Open submenus when pause on them with the mouse pointer Highlight newly installed applications Show user picture Control Allocate room for atleast 10 large icons Desktop Which shortcuts do you want on the right hand side About Administrative Tools Don t display this item Computer Display as a link Connect To Don t display this item Control Panel Display as a link Default Programs Don t display this item y Advanced Like our Facebook page
13. upper right corner MSReck APP sHop pi i rivers Setting FA App GilarQci ea To uninstall it simply click on the trash can icon W The trash icon may not appear for certain apps Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed When there is an available new version for your app you will find the mark of New Version uista appears below the installed app icon MSReck APP shop amp BOS amp Drivers 1 App Charger w Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details Step 2 Click on the yellow icon batita to start upgrading 63 64 3 5 3 BIOS amp Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the BIOS amp Drivers tab is selected you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers Please update them all soon MSReck APP sHoP ia Apps NOS amp Drivers Seting Step 1 Please check the item information before update Click on J to see more details Step 2 Click to select one or more items you want to update Step 3 Click Update to start the update process 3 5 4 Setting In the Setting page you can change the language select the server location and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup ASRock APP sHop BIOS amp Drivers 65 3 6 Start8 For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu Start8 is
14. your system requires It is recommended to use a NVIDIA certified PSU Please refer to the NVIDIA website for details 2 9 1 Installing Two SLI Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE4 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 33 34 SLI_Bridge_2S Card MiSReck ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 2 9 2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system After that you can enable the Multi Graphics Processing Unit GPU in the NVIDIA nView system tray utility Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi GPU For SLI and Quad SLI mode 9 52 PM Step 1 1 23 2013 Weal OI Double click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon in the Windows system tray Step 2 In the left pane click Set SLI and PhysX configuration Then select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply Step 3 Reboot your system Step 4 You can freely enjoy the b
15. 17 PCIE5 ee ie peie rma HAFAN vmt um 9 eee FS Bees Taa G Reset Power 31 30 29 28 26 25 20 Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 1 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 2 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 3 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN2 4 2x240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 5 2x240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 6 Power Fan Connector PWR_FAN1 7 ATX Power Connector ATXPWRI1 8 USB 3 0 Header USB3_4_5 9 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 10 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_A3_A4 11 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_A1_A2 12 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_0_3 13 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_1_4 14 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_2_5 15 SATA Express Connector SATAE_1 16 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN1 17 Chassis Speaker Header SPEAKER1 18 Power LED Header PLED1 19 BIOS Selection Switch BIOS_SEL1 20 Power Switch PWRBTN1 21 Reset Switch RSTBTN1 22 HDD Saver Connector SATA_PWR_1 23 System Panel Header PANEL1 24 Vertical Type A USB 2 0 USB1 25 USB 2 0 Header USB2_3 26 USB 2 0 Header USB4_5 27 USB 3 0 Header USB3_6_7 28 Thunderbolt AIC Connector TB1 29 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN2 30 PCIe Power Connector PCIE_PWR1 31 COM Port Header COM1 32 Front Panel Audio Header HD_AUDIO1 33 TPM Header TPMS1 34 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN3 10 1 4 I O Panel
16. 2 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 auto switch Force_SATA Switch to SATA3_4 SATA3_5 Force_M2_2 Switch to M2_2 ASMedia SATA3 Mode IDE For better compatibility AHCI Supports new features that improve performance 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5 6 seconds Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 89 90 44 5 Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks such as Twitter Facebook etc while the computer is in sleep mode Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 4 4 6 Intel Thunderbolt Intel Thunderbolt Technology Enable or disable the Intel Thunderbolt function Security Level Select Legacy to skip the Windows certification checking process for Thunderbolt devices Select Unique ID for checking the Windows certification and show warning messages if the devices aren t certified Or select DP to support DP 1 2 Wake From Thunderbolt Devices Allow the system to be waked up by Thunderbolt devices Ignore Thunderbolt Option Rom Enable to skip Thunderbolt Option ROM during POST for faster boot speed TBT Device IO resource Support Enable IO Resource Support if your older Thunderbolt devices have trouble working properly Thunder
17. ATX 12V Power Connector 8 pin ATX12V1 see p 7 or p 8 No 1 This motherboard pro vides an 8 pin ATX 12V power connector To use a 4 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5 PCIe Power Connector 4 pin PCIE_PWRI1 see p 7 or p 8 No 30 GND 12V DETECT Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to this connector when more than three graphics cards are installed HDD Saver Connector 4 pin SATA_PWR_1 see p 7 or p 8 No 22 Please connect the HDD Saver Cable to this connector to manage the power state of HDD Thunderbolt AIC Connector 5 pin TB1 see p 7 or p 8 No 28 Please connect a Thunderbolt add in card AIC to this connector via the GPIO cable Serial Port Header 9 pin COM1 see p 7 or p 8 No 31 28 DDSR 1 4 CCTS 1 Q T RRM RRTS 1 GND TTXD1 DDCD 1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 TPM Header 17 pin TPMS1 see p 7 or p 8 No 33 PCICLK GND FRAME SMB_CLK_MAIN S5MB_DATA_MAIN LAD2 LADI GND S_PWROWN SERIRQ This connector supports Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity 29 30 2 7 Smart Switches
18. LEDs BIOS_A_LED or BIOS_B_LED to identify which BIOS is currently activated Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 2 8 Dr Debug Dr Debug is used to provide code information which makes troubleshooting even easier Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr Debug codes Code Description 00 Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS 0d Problem related to memory VGA card or other devices Please clear CMOS re install the memory and VGA card and remove other USB PCI devices 01 54 Problem related to memory Please re install the CPU and except 0d memory then clear CMOS If the problem still exists please 5A 60 install only one memory module or try using other memory modules 55 The Memory could not be detected Please re install the memory and CPU If the problem still exists please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules 61 91 Chipset initialization error Please press reset or clear CMOS 92 99 Problem related to PCI E devices Please re install PCI E devices or try installing them in other slots If the problem still exists please remove all PCI E devices or try using another VGA card AO A7 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices Please re install IDE and SATA devices If the problem still exists please clear CMOS and try removing all SATA devices bo Problem related to memory Please re install the CPU and memory If the problem still exi
19. L_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci in Windows Registry Editor Double click on the value Start and change the value from 3 into 0 Click on OK Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 File Edit View Favorites Help pill Mozsve Name Type Data He ab Default REG_SZ value not set E Megan aB DriverPackageld REG_SZ mshdcinf_amd64_neutral 269a5824286f0b22 i Modem 8 ErrorControl REG_DWORD 0x00000003 G poh monitor 2b Group REG_SZ SCSI Miniport Ji mouclass ab ImagePath REG_EXPAND_SZ __ system32 drivers msahci sys py mouhid Rd Start REG_DWORD b mountmgr REG_DWORD Ji mpio ql REG_DWORD Velie pews i mpsdrv a bad MpsSve b i MRXDAV p mnsmb gt J mnsmb10 bof mxsmb20 i msahci b di msdsm gt jy MSDTC b MSDTC Bri bo Msfs Ji mshidkmd Edit DWORD 32 bit Value 3 Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer 4 Press F2 to enter BIOS then go to Advanced gt Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to AHCI Press F10 to save changes and exit 5 Enter Windows 8 1 8 7 Windows will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically 3 3 2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start gt All Programs gt ASRock Utility Step 2 Ifyou have more than one hard drives in your system you must select one then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on Create Th
20. MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci in Windows Registry Editor Double click on the value Start and change the value from 3 into 0 Click on OK 55 3 4 2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD ASRock Utility gt Smart Connect si Open El M lt ASRock Utility SmartConnect v Search SmartConnect Pp Organize New folder z fh El Recent places Name P Date modified Type Size pat bs Ei AsrSmartConnect 2 15 2012 6 20PM Application 1 Libraries oa a lt 4 unins000 3 25 2013 3 36PM_ Application 1 L Documents d Music Pictures E Videos Computer amp Local Disk C c Local Disk D es Removable Disk ss DVD Drive Fi AS vc gt File name v EXE File exe y Open Cancel Step 2 Once installed run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start gt All Programs gt ASRock Utility ari ASRock Intel Smart Connect oa intel Smart Connect NAY store Application List Smart Connect List ee p 56 Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Step 3 Click the Add button Take Foxmail as an example add Foxmail to the Application list ee Organize Open New folder z a Name Date modified Type g o Saui sue mierojoer Fr Favorites EE Desktop J Skin 3 21 2012300PM
21. T CHA Auto Manual settings The default is Auto ODT NOM CHB Use this to change ODT CHB Auto Manual settings The default is Auto Command Tri State Enable for DRAM power saving MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster DIMM Exit Mode Select Slow Exit to reduce power consumption or Fast Exit for better performance 79 80 FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Configure the percentage of frequency boost or deduction Vcore Override Voltage Add voltage to the Vcore when the system is under heavy load Vcore Voltage Additional Offset Configure the dynamic Vcore voltage added to the Vcore CPU Cache Override Voltage Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load CPU Cache Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the System Agent Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I O Analog Voltage CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset CPU I O Digital Voltage CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection and over voltage protection for better overclocking capabilities
22. UEFI SETUP UTILITY Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Discard changes and exit setup will pop out Select OK to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option the following message Discard changes will pop out Select OK to discard all changes Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all options The F9 key can be used for this operation Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Copy shellx64 efi to the root directory to launch EFI Shell 107 108 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock you re welcome to visit ASRock s website at http www asrock com or you may contact your dealer for further information For technical questions please submit a support request form at http www asrock com support tsd asp ASRock Incorporation 2F No 37 Sec 2 Jhongyang S Rd Beitou District Taipei City 112 Taiwan R O C ASRock EUROPE B V Bijsterhuizen 3151 6604 LV Wijchen The Netherlands Phone 31 24 345 44 33 Fax 31 24 345 44 38 ASRock America Inc 13848 Magnolia Ave Chino CA91710 U S A Phone 1 909 590 8308 Fax 1 909 590 1026
23. _ File folder b Pauen D Stationery 3 21 2012 3 00 PM_ File folder tal Recent Places J Template 3 21 2012 3 00 PM_ File folder E BugReport 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application E Foxmail 1 10 2012 11 58PM Application E FoxmailLiveUpdate 1 10 2012 11 58PM Application a Music E FoxmailUAC 1 10 2012 11 58PM Application Pictures E FoxmailUpdateHook 1 10 201211 58 PM Application wee E3 uninst 1 10 2012 11 58PM_ Application l E a Foxmail Date modified 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Date created 3 21 2012 2 54 PM Application Size 720 KB 3 Libraries B Documents Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List r Rock intel Smart Connect hay aa Application List Smart Connect List Step 5 Click Apply to enable Smart Connect 57 Step 6 Double click the Intel Smart Connect Technology Manager icon 8 in the Windows system tray Step7 Drag the slider to configure how often the system will connect to the network to download updates Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates but may cause more power consumption o Intel Smart Connect Technology Settings sels ete pn Reset Alto Devaurts E Enable Remote Wake Will update approximately every 15 minutes when your computer is asleep Using Smart Connect 1 Keep the applications wh
24. a interruption of business and the like even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product FE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CALIFORNIA USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices BMP regulations passed by the California Legislature When you discard the Lithium battery in California USA please follow the related regulations in advance Perchlorate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ASRock Website http www asrock com The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries HUM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 487 535 7 003 467 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS the Symbol amp DTS and the Symbol together is a registered trademark amp DTS Connect DTS Interactive DTS Neo PC are trademarks of DTS I
25. a the HDD Saver application under your OS System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected OMG Online Management Guard Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode Easy Driver Installer For users that don t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically 99 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are corrupted or outdated switch to the other flash ROM and execu
26. ace mPCle and mSATA The Ultra M 2 Socket M2_1 supports M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 32 Gb s The M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 M2_2 can accommodate either a M 2 SATA3 6 0 Gb s module or a M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen 2 x2 10 Gb s Please be noted that the M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 M2_2 is shared with the SATA Express connector you can only choose either the M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 M2_2 or the SATA Express connector to use The M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 supports SSD drives Please note that the WiFi or other non SSD M 2 modules are not supported Installing the M 2_SSD NGFF Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2_SSD NGFF module g and the screw H Q 1 Step2 O Depending on the PCB type and length of your M 2_SSD NGFF module find the corresponding nut location to be used gt a Nut Location A B C D E PCB Length 3cm 4 2cm 6cm 8cm llcm Module Type Type2230 Type2242 Type2260 Type2280 Type 22110 39 pS Pare Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut Otherwise release the standoff by hand ow s O gt Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used Hand tighten the standoff into the desire
27. alization Technology for Directed I O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability and providing additional levels of manageability security isolation and I O performance PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2 PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE3 Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up IGPU Multi Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed Select enable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times 85 86 Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is idle for lower power consumption Onboard HD Audio Enable disable onboard HD audio Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed Front Panel Enable disable front panel HD audio Onboard LAN1 Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller Onboard LAN2 Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down Restore on AC Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure If Power Off is selected the power will remain off when the power recovers If Power On is selected the system will start to boot up when the power recovers G
28. and get What should the power button do 10 off your purchase of Starts wy Like Shut down Configure provides configuration options including icon sizes which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display quick access to recently used apps the functionality of the power button and more Control Start8 What should happen when you are on the Desktop Styl e Start button shows Start8 menu Windows key shows Start8 menu Contro Show the Windows 8 menu when Ctrl click the Start button Show the Windows 8 menu when press the right windows key Desktop About What should happen when you are in a Modern UI app Windows key fades to desktop and shows Start8 menu Start menu hot corner should show Start8 menu Show the Windows 8 menu when press the right windows key Don t have a right windows key Ctrl Windows key simulates a right windows key press Shift Windows key simulates a right windows key press Like our Facebook page and get Holding the Windows key for half a second simulates the right Windows key 10 off your purchase of Start8 n Like 67 68 Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does Desktop TM Start8 Which taskbar should the start button appear on S tyle W Show a start button on the main taskbar Show a start button on secondary taskbars if any Control How should the taskbar appear W Disable taskbar transluc
29. antennas to support 2 Transmit x 2 Receive diversity technology Supports Bluetooth 4 0 3 0 High speed class II 1 x PS 2 Mouse Keyboard Port 1x DVI I Port 1x HDMI Port 1 x DisplayPort 1 2 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 1 x eSATA Connector 2 x USB 3 0 Ports ASMedia ASM1042AE Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 4 x USB 3 0 Ports Intel Z97 Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 2 x RJ 45 LAN Ports with LED ACT LINK LED and SPEED LED 1 x Clear CMOS Switch HD Audio Jacks Rear Speaker Central Bass Line in Front Speaker Microphone 6 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s Connectors by Intel Z97 support RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 and Intel Smart Response Technology NCQ AHCI Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technology Connector Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 4 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061 support NCQ AHCI Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technology SATA3_A4 connector is shared with the eSATA port 1 x SATA Express Connector shared with SATA3_4 SATA3_5 and M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 M2_2 Support to be announced 1 x eSATA Connector by ASMedia ASM1061 supports NCQ AHCI Hot Plug and Port Multiplier 1 x Ultra M 2 Socket M2_1 supports M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 32 Gb s 1 x M 2_SSD NGFF Socket 3 M2_2 supports M 2 SATA3 6 0 Gb s module and M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 10 Gb s 1 x COM
30. assing EMI tests Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking CPU OC Fixed Mode CPU OC fix mode allows you to keep the max CPU ratio as your setting without throttling Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state Filter PLL Frequency CPU BCLK Filter Frequency Choose 1 6 for better overclocking capabilities Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts When the limit is exceeded the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts When the limit is exceeded the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance Primary Plane Cu
31. be available on ASRock s website without further notice If you require technical support related to this mother board please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock s website as well ASRock website http www asrock com 1 1 Package Contents ASRock Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Motherboard ATX Form Factor ASRock Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional 1 x I O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1x HDD Saver Cable 1 x ASRock WiFi 2 4 5GHz Antenna for Z97 Extreme6 ac only 2 x SMA Wi Fi Antenna Cables for Z97 Extreme6 ac only 2 x Screws for M 2 Sockets 1 x Screw for mini PCle Slot for Z97 Extreme6 only 1 2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot ATX Form Factor High Density Glass Fabric PCB Supports 5 Generation New 4 and 4 Generation Intel Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron Processors Socket 1150 Digi Power design 12 Power Phase design Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2 0 Technology Supports Intel K Series unlocked CPUs Supports ASRock BCLK Full range Overclocking Intel Z97 Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology 4x DDR3 DIMM Slots Supports DDR3 3200 OC 2933 OC 2800 OC 2400 OC 2133 OC 1866 OC 1600 1333 1066 non ECC un buffered me
32. bolt PCle Cache line Size Configure the cache line size of the Thunderbolt PCIe subtree 91 92 4 4 7 Super lO Configuration 1 Port Address PS2 Y Cable Enable the PS2 Y Cable or set this option to Auto Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 4 4 8 ACPI Configuration ck Re ACPI HPET Table Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1 It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving Check Ready Bit Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only when the hard disk is ready this is recommended for better system stability ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL tests PS 2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS 2 Keyboard pe CIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN Wake From Onboard LAN 1 Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN 93 94 Ring In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring In signals RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system USB Keyboard Remote Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller USB Mouse Power On Allow t
33. by Microsoft KB2720599 http support microsoft com kb 2720599 en us 43 44 3 2 A Tuning A Tuning is ASRock s multi purpose software suite with a new interface more new features and improved utilities including XFast RAM Dehumidifier Good Night LED FAN Tastic Tuning OC Tweaker and a whole lot more 3 2 1 Installing A Tuning When you install the all in one driver to your system from ASRock s support CD A Tuning will be auto installed as well After the installation you will find the icon A Tuning on your desktop Double click the A Tuning hen icon A Tuning D siy main menu will pop up 3 2 2 Using A Tuning There are six sections in A Tuning main menu Operation Mode Tools OC Tweaker System Info Live Update Tech Service and Settings Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer Operation Mode Pertormance Modo Standard Mode Powar Saving Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Tools Various tools and utilities NGReck AT E a w Tools Ze Acceleration uP Lifestyle KFA RAM oG XFast RAM Boost the system s performance and extend the HDD s or SDD s lifespan Create a hidden partition then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection Select a specific mode for making the designated program s priority highest Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time Pleas
34. cy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Do not launch Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Do not launch Launch Video OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Do not launch 105 4 8 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor user password for the system You may also clear the user password Disabled Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password User Password Set or change the password for the user account Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password Secure Boot Enable to support Windows 8 1 8 Secure Boot 106 r 7 Evtromeh la 177 E ramel Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 49 Exit Screen FI Defaults Shell fro Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Save configuration changes and exit setup will pop out Select OK to save changes and exit the
35. d nut location on the motherboard Step 5 Align and gently insert the M 2 NGFF SSD module into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the M 2 NGFF SSD module only fits in one orientation Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module M 2_SSD NGFF Module Support List PCle Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX G512M6e ADATA AXNS381E 128GM B Plextor PX G256M6e ADATA AXNS381E 256GM B SanDisk SD6PP4M 128G Crucial CT120M500SSD4 120G SanDisk SD6PP4M 256G Crucial CT240M500SSD4 240G Samsung XP941 512G MZHPU512HCGL Intel SSDSCKGW080A401 80G Kingston RBU SM2280S3 120G For the latest updates of M 2_SSD NFGG module support list please visit our website for details http www asrock com 41 42 2 12 HDD Saver Cable Installation Guide The HDD Saver Connector on this motherboard allows you to switch on and off the connected HDDs via software when needed This design secures more privacy saves more energy and extends the HDDs lifespans Please follow the steps below to install the HDD Saver Cable Connection Diagram SATA data cable The diagram shown here is for reference only 1 Connect one end of the HDD Saver Cable to the HDD Saver Connector SATA_ PWR_1 placed near the SATA ports Then c
36. e system will automatically create a hidden partition according to your settings If there are SSD s installed into your system it is recommended to create the partition on the SSD 51 intel Rapid Start ie WERE Disk 0 OOAADS O0S9B Step 3 When prompted to restart after the setup click Yes to reboot Step 4 Double click the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray 52 Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Step5 Make sure Rapid Start is on Drag the slider to configure the time For example if the timer value is set to ten minutes the system will enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep state for ten minutes If the timer is set to 0 minutes Windows will immediately enable Rapid Start mode as it enters sleep state Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager Status Intel Rapid Start Technology i anced Settin Advanced Settings Critical Battery Timer y 10 Minutes Using Rapid Start 1 You may shut down the computer without terminating the applications or files you are executing currently Click on Windows Start gt the arrow next to Shut down and click on Sleep Default Program Switch eet Log off Lock Restart Sleep 2 Windows system will enter sleep state 3 According to your settings in Rapid Start Technology Manager the system will automatically wake up and enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep 53 54 s
37. e note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 1 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card OMG Schedule the starting and ending hours of Internet access granted to other users Place X marks on the time table to disable the Internet Good Night LED Switch off the Power HDD LEDs when the system is on and automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode 45 46 FAN Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on and the duration of the dehumidifying process USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically OC DNA OC DNA is an unique software which helps to save your OC settings as a profile Then you can send this OC setting profile to the friends HDD Saver A quick and easy way to power up and down the drive on demand Use a customized hotkey Ctrl Alt S by default or simply slide to turn on and off up to two internal SATA HDDs connected to the power supply connector Also a password can be set to change HDD power mode for more privacy and safety Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is a hard disk heal
38. eaker Screen 44 Advanced Screen 4 4 1 CPU Configuration 4 4 2 Chipset Configuration 44 3 Storage Configuration 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Start Technology 39 42 43 43 44 50 55 60 60 61 64 65 66 69 69 69 70 71 73 82 83 85 87 89 4 4 5 4 4 6 4 4 7 4 4 8 4 4 9 Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Thunderbolt Super IO Configuration ACPI Configuration USB Configuration 44 10 Trusted Computing 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen 90 91 92 93 95 97 98 102 103 106 107 Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 motherboard a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock s consistently stringent quality control It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock s commitment to quality and endurance In this documentation Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step by step installation guides Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice In case any modi o Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the fications of this documentation occur the updated version will
39. een This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system including the parameters of the CPU temperature motherboard temperature fan speed and voltage CPU Fan 1 amp 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1 amp 2 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Chassis Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Chassis Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Chassis Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Over Temperature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 4 7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority s the system boot order lure Guard lure Guard Count Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 1 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using
40. ency Desktop About Where should search look for files Search should include files outside the standard libraries How should the new Windows 8 features work Disable all Windows 8 hot corners when at the Desktop Disable charms bar when at the Desktop Disable top left hot corner when at the Desktop W Disable bottom left hot corner when the taskbar overlaps it Hide Modern UI applications from the Windows 7 style menu Like our Facebook page and get Automatically go to the Desktop when sign in 10 off your purchase of Start8 Advanced Like Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface About Displays information about Start8 Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4 1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing lt F2 gt or lt Del gt right after you power on the computer otherwise the Power On Self Test POST will continue with its test routines If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on Because the UEFI software is constantly be
41. ended to keep C3 C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving Enhanced Halt State C1E Enable Enhanced Halt State C1E for lower power consumption CPU Enab CPU C3 State Support e C3 sleep state for lower power consumption C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption CPU Enab C7 State Support e C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption Package C State Support Enab e CPU PCle Memory Graphics C State Support for power saving 83 84 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat ing No Execute Memory Protection Processors with No Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor Enable for better performance Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line Enable for better performance Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 4 4 2 Chipset Configuration Supported Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA VT d Intel Virtu
42. enefits of SLI or Quad SLI 35 2 10 CrossFireXx and Quad CrossFirex Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX 3 way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards Currently CrossFireX 3 way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX are supported with Windows 7 7 64 bit 8 8 64 bit 8 1 8 1 64 bit OS 1 You should only use identical CrossFireX ready graphics cards that are AMD certified sx 2 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireX technology Download the drivers from the AMD s website www amd com 3 Make sure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power your system requires It is recommended to use a AMD certified PSU Please refer to the AMD s website for details 4 Ifyou pair a 12 pipe CrossFireX Edition card with a 16 pipe card both cards will oper ate as 12 pipe cards while in CrossFireX mode 5 Different CrossFireX cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide 2 10 1 Installing Two CrossFireX Ready Graphics Cards E gt Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the Cr
43. es with the components When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis please do not over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard 15 2 1 Installing the CPU 1 Before you insert the 1150 Pin CPU into the socket please check if the PnP cap is on the 57 socket if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found Otherwise the CPU will be seriously damaged 2 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU 16 Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 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 18 Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 20 2 3 Installing Memory Modules DIMM This motherboard provides four 240 pin DDR3 Double Data Rate 3 DIMM slots and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology A 1 For dual channel configuration you always need to install identical the same brand speed size and chip type DDR3 DIMM pairs 2 Itis unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed 3 Itis not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot otherwise this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged Dual Channel Memory Configuration Populated Populated Populated Popula
44. he system to be waked up by an USB mouse Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 4 4 9 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports Intel USB 3 0 Mode Select Intel USB 3 0 controller mode Set Smart Auto to keep the USB 3 0 driver enabled after rebooting USB 3 0 is enabled in BIOS Set Auto to automatically enable the USB 3 0 driver after entering the OS USB 3 0 is disabled in BIOS Set Enabled to keep the USB 3 0 driver enabled Must install driver to use USB devices under Windows 7 Set Disabled to disable the USB 3 0 ports Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2 0 devices If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows Linux operating systems only Legacy USB 3 0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3 0 devices If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows Linux operating systems only 95 96 USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices i e USB mouse or storage encounter compatibility problems please enable this option to fix it Please note that after enabling this option it is normal that the system will postpone booting up after pressing the power button Third Party USB 3 0 Controller
45. ich you wish to connect to the internet and receive updates while the system is in sleep state running Foxmail for instance keep Foxmail running 2 Click on Windows Start gt the arrow next to Shut down and click on Sleep Default Program Switch user Log off Help and Suppo a Lock Restart Sleep 3 Windows system will enter sleep state 58 Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 The system will wake up from sleep state periodically and then start to update Foxmail The screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain minimum power usage Afterwards the system will automatically return to sleep state again Upon waking up the system you will find the new mail that were sent to you during sleep state are already updated and ready to be read in Foxmail 59 60 3 5 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks Double click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop 3 5 1 Ul Overview Category Panel Hot News MSReck APP sHoP Charger w Google C A fa Information Panel Category Panel The category panel contains several category tabs or buttons
46. ing updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen 4 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main For setting system time date information OC Tweaker 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 69 70 4 1 2 Navigation Keys Use lt lt gt key or lt gt key to choose among the selections on the menu bar and use lt gt keyor lt gt key to move the cursor up or down to select items then press lt Enter gt to get into the sub screen You can also use the mouse to click your required item Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key Navigation Key s Description lt Tab gt lt PGUP gt lt PGDN gt lt HOME gt lt END gt lt F1 gt lt F7 gt lt F9 gt lt F10 gt lt F12 gt lt ESC gt To change option for the selected items Switch to next function Go to the previous page Go to the next page Go to the top of the screen Go to the bottom of the screen To display the General Help Screen Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Load op
47. ltiple graphics cards 22 Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 2 5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup When the jumper cap is placed on the pins the jumper is Short If no jumper cap is placed on the pins the jumper is Open The illustration shows a 3 pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are Short when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins u SG amp Short Open Clear CMOS Jumper 1_2 23 CLRCMOS1 oJ o jo o see p 7 or p 8 No 9 Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOSI for 5 seconds However please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS you must boot up the system first and then shut it down before you do the clear CMOS action Please be noted that the password date time and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed Q The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper 23 2 6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage
48. mory Max capacity of system memory 32GB see CAUTION Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP 1 3 1 2 15u Gold Contact in DIMM Slots 2 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slots PCIE2 PCIE4 single at x16 PCIE2 dual at x8 PCIE2 x8 PCIE4 If M2_1 slot is occupied PCIE2 slot will run at x8 mode and PCIE4 slot will run at x4 mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot PCIE5 x2 mode 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 Slots 1 x mini PCI Express Slot For WiFi BT module mini PCI Express slot is shared with PCIE3 slot for Z97 Extreme6 ac 1 x mini PCI Express Slot mini PCI Express slot is shared with PCIE3 slot for Z97 Extreme6 Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX and CrossFirex Supports NVIDIA Quad SLI and SLI 15u Gold Contact in VGA PCle Slot PCIE2 Graphics Audio Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Intel HD Graphics Built in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated Supports Intel HD Graphics Built in Visuals Intel Quick Sync Video with AVC MVC S3D and MPEG 2 Full HW Encodel Intel InTru 3D Intel Clear Video HD Technology Intel Insider Intel HD Graphics 4400 4600 Pixel Shader 5 0 DirectX 11 1 Max shared memory 1792MB Three graphics output options DVI I HDMI and DisplayPort 1 2 Supports Triple Monitor Supports HDMI with max resolution up to 4K x 2K 4096x2160 24Hz Supports DVI I with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Su
49. nc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved S dts Connect S dts Interactive S dts Neo PC Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 3 Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I O Panel WiFi 802 11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2 4GHz Antenna for Z97 Extreme6 ac only Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 9 1 2 9 2 2 10 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules DIMM Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Smart Switches Dr Debug SLI and Quad SLI Operation Guide Installing Two SLI Ready Graphics Cards Driver Installation and Setup CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide 2 10 1 Installing Two CrossFirex Ready Graphics Cards 2 10 2 Driver Installation and Setup 15 16 19 20 22 23 24 30 31 33 33 35 36 36 38 2 11 M 2_SSD NGFF Module Installation Guide 2 12 HDD Saver Cable Installation Guide Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3 1 Installing Drivers 3 2 A Tuning 3 3 Intel Rapid Start Technology 3 4 Intel Smart Connect Technology 3 5 ASRock APP Shop 3 5 1 Ul Overview 3 5 2 Apps 3 5 3 BIOS amp Drivers 3 5 4 Setting 3 6 Start8 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4 Introduction 4 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar 4 1 2 Navigation Keys 4 2 Main Screen 4 3 OC Tw
50. ne refresh command internally once it enters Self Refresh mode tRDRD Configure between module read to read delay tRDRDDR Configure between module read to read delay from different ranks tRDRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRWSR Auto Manual settings The default is Auto tWRRD Configure between module write to read delay tWRRDDR Configure between module write to read delay from different ranks tWRRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRRSR Auto Manual settings The default is Auto Configure between module write to read delay from different DIMMs tWRWR Configure between module write to write delay tWRWRDR Configure between module write to write delay from different ranks tWRWRDD Configure between module write to write delay from different DIMMs tRDWR Configure between module read to write delay tRDWRDR Configure between module read to write delay from different ranks tRDWRDD Configure between module read to write delay from different DIMMs Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 RTL CHA Configure round trip latency for channel A RTL CHB Configure round trip latency for channel B 1O L CHA Configure IO latency for channel A 1O L CHB Configure IO latency for channel B ODT WR CHA Configure the memory on die termination resistors WR for channel A ODT WR CHB Configure the memory on die termination resistors WR for channel B ODT NOM CHA Use this to change OD
51. nly and they may not exactly match what you See on your screen Advanced Turbo You can use this option to increase your system performance This option appears only when your CPU supports this function This option appears only when you adopt K Series CPU Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense This option appears only when you adopt K Series CPU Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your GPU and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense This option appears only when you adopt K Series CPU 73 74 CPU Configuration CPU Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio BCLK PCIE Frequency The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also affect the clock speed of other components Spread Spectrum Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for p
52. onnect Mic_IN MIC to MIC2_L B Connect Audio_R RIN to OUT2_R and Audio_L LIN to OUT2_L C Connect Ground GND to Ground GND D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only You don t need to connect them for the AC 97 audio panel E To activate the front mic go to the FrontMic Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust Recording Volume Chassis and Power Fan Connectors 4 pin CHA_FANI GND 12V CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to see p 7 or p 8 No 16 the ground pin 3 pin CHA_FAN2 see p 7 or p 8 No 29 on FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED 3 pin CHA_FAN3 O enD O4 FAN_VOLTAGE see p 7 or p 8 No 34 O CHA_FAN_SPEED 3 pin PWR_FAN1 GND 1 see p 7 or p 8 No 6 PWR_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connectors FAN_SPEED_CONTROL TO 4 This motherboard pro 4 pin CPU_FAN1 rN re vlol s vides a 4 Pin CPU fan GNo O 1 see p 7 or p 8 No 2 3 pin CPU_FAN2 see p 7 or p 8 No 3 FAN_SPEED O FAN_VOLTAGE O GND LO Quiet Fan connector If you plan to connect a 3 Pin CPU fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 27 ATX Power Connector 24 pin ATXPWRI1 see p 7 or p 8 No 7 This motherboard pro vides a 24 pin ATX power connector To use a 20 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13
53. onnect the SATA power connector s to your SATA HDD s The HDD Saver Connector supports up to two SATA HDDs 2 Connect one end of the SATA data cable to a SATA port on the motherboard Then connect the other end to your SATA HDD s gt td For the software configuration please refer to the section 3 2 A Tuning in this user manual Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3 1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard s features Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If the Main Menu does not appear automatically locate and double click on the file ASRSETUP EXE in the Support CD to display the menu Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto detected and listed on the support CD driver page Please click Install All or follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers Therefore the drivers you install can work properly Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it To improve Windows 7 compatibility please download and install the following hot fix provided
54. ood Night LED By enabling Good Night LED the Power HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is on It will also automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode Onboard Debug Port LED Enable disable the onboard Dr Debug LED WAN Radio for Z97 Extreme6 ac only Enable disable the WiFi module s connectivity Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 4 4 3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller s Enable disable the SATA controllers SATA Mode Selection IDE For better compatibility AHCI Supports new features that improve performance RAID Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power It is only supported by AHCI mode 87 88 Dynamic Storage Accelerator Keep this option enabled for higher HDD and SDD I O performance lower latency and increased system responsiveness Hard Disk S M A R T S M A R T stands for Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability M2_2 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 Switch Auto M2_
55. ossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of the graphics cards The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase not bundled with this motherboard Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connec tor of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot 37 38 2 10 2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download We recommend using this utility to un install any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation Please check AMD s website for AMD driver updates Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer Please check AMD s website for details Step 4 Double click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in the Windows system tray Step5 In the left pane click Performance and then AMD CrossFireX Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply Select the GPU number according to your graphics card and click Apply Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 2 11 M 2_ SSD NGFF Module Installation Guide The M 2 also known as the Next Generation Form Factor NGFF is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to repl
56. pports DisplayPort 1 2 with max resolution up to 4K x 2K 4096x2160 24Hz or 4K x 2K 3840x2160 60Hz Supports Auto Lip Sync Deep Color 12bpc xvYCC and HBR High Bit Rate Audio with HDMI Port Compliant HDMI monitor is required Supports HDCP with DVI I HDMI and DisplayPort 1 2 Ports Supports Full HD 1080p Blu ray BD playback with DVI I HDMI and DisplayPort 1 2 Ports 7 1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec Premium Blu ray Audio support Supports Surge Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection Supports Purity Sound 2 Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps 115dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier TI NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier Supports up to 600 Ohms headsets Direct Drive Technology EMI Shielding Cover PCB Isolate Shielding Supports DTS Connect LAN Wireless LAN for Z97 Extreme6 ac only Rear Panel 1 0 Storage 1 x Intel 1218V Gigabit LAN PHY 10 100 1000 Mb s 1 x Realtek RTL8111GR PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s Supports Intel Remote Wake Technology on Intel 1218V Supports Wake On WAN on Realtek RTL8111GR Supports Wake On LAN Supports Lightning ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection Supports LAN Cable Detection on Realtek RTL8111GR Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802 3az Supports PXE Supports IEEE 802 11a b g n ac Supports Dual Band 2 4 5 GHz Supports high speed wireless connections up to 867Mbps 2
57. rm Test Test I Phone Tyee Others X Lesguoge Country ttai Description Purchase Dane Serial dumber 0 1 Remove Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Settings Configure ASRock A Tuning Click to select Auto run at Windows Startup if you want A Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system NGRecH Settings Versions 20111 49 50 3 3 Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep sleep saving time and power consumption Feel secure to know that your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode 3 3 1 System Requirements Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature Operating system Microsoft Windows 8 1 8 7 32 or 64 bit edition e Set the SATA mode to AHCI If Windows 8 1 8 7 is already installed under IDE mode directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8 1 8 7 to crash while booting If your system is not in AHCI mode please follow the instructions below Ke There are certain risks Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss 1 Press Win R simultaneously in Windows 8 1 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you a ere Cees 2 Enter into HKEY_LOCA
58. row of memory and accessing columns within it Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Row Precharge Time tRP The number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row RAS Active Time tRAS The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command Command Rate CR The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued Write Recovery Time tWR The amount of delay that must elapse after the completion of a valid write operation before an active bank can be precharged Refresh Cycle Time tRFC The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Activate command to the same rank RAS to RAS Delay tRRD The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank Write to Read Delay tWTR The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank Read to Precharge tRTP The number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row pre charge command to the same rank Four Activate Window tFAW The time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank CAS Write Latency tCWL Configure CAS Write Latency tREFI Configure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval dT 78 tCKE Configure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of o
59. rrent Limit Configure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the integrated GPU GT Voltage Mode Auto For optimized settings Adaptive Add voltage to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load Override The voltage is fixed GT Adaptive Voltage Configure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load GT Voltage Offset Configure the fixed voltage added to the integrated GPU DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings 75 76 DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically DRAM Performance Mode Choose high performance mode to increase memory performance Use default settings for better system stability DRAM Configuration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes Click OK to confirm and apply your new settings CAS Latency tCL The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response RAS to CAS Delay tRCD The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a
60. sts please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules 31 32 b4 b7 d6 d7 d8 FF Problem related to USB devices Please try removing all USB devices Problem related to memory Please re install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS If the problem still exists please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules The VGA could not be recognized Please clear CMOS and try re installing the VGA card If the problem still exists please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other VGA cards The Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized Please try re installing the keyboard and mouse Invalid Password Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 2 9 SLI and Quad SLI Operation 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 and Quad SLI technology supports Windows 7 7 64 bit 8 8 64 bit 8 1 8 1 64 bit OS Requirements Q 1 You should only use identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified 2 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA SLI technology Download the drivers from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com 3 Make sure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power
61. tate for a period of time The power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut off it will not cause data loss of the programs or files you were executing before entering sleep state When you wish to continue to use the computer just hit the power button the system will rapidly return to Windows the programs and files which you were using before entering sleep state will be accessible immediately Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 3 4 Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from Windows sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up to date 3 4 1 System Requirements 1 Z Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature Operating system Microsoft Windows 8 7 32 or 64 bit edition Set the SATA mode to AHCI If Windows 8 7 is already installed under IDE mode directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8 7 to crash while booting If your system is not in AHCI mode please follow the instructions below W There are certain risks Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss Press Win R simultaneously in Windows 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Cancel Browse Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_
62. te Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to the secondary flash ROM Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash For BIOS backup and recovery purpose it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware 100 Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is enabled the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering 4 S5 state Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4 S5 state Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4 S5 state Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is enabled The higher the value the faster the fan speed Max 255 Min 1 Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults 101 102 4 6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Scr
63. ted Populated Populated Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation 7 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme 2 4 Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots There are 5 PCI Express slots and 1 mini PCI Express slot on the motherboard Before installing an expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation PCIe slots PCIE1 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards PCIE2 PCle 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE3 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards PCIE4 PCIe 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards PCIE5 PCle 2 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x2 lane width graphics cards mini PCle slot MINI_PCIE1 mini PCle slot is used for WiFi module The mini PCI Express slot is shared with PCIE3 slot PCle Slot Configurations PCIE2 PCIE4 Single Graphics Card x16 N A Two Graphics Cards in x8 x8 CrossFireX or SLI Mode For a better thermal environment please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard s chas sis fan connector CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 when using mu
64. th monitoring utility that displays detailed HDD information such as hard disk model serial number firmware power on count power on hours M A R T values current temperature etc HDD SSD and optical disk drives are all supported The health status block displays Good in green color Caution in yellow color or Bad in red color Click on the health status icon to configure settings for an alert to be triggered Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system OC Tweaker v swm EG ME aoe System Info CK SCUNP DE regeny 10 r t 4 t cou tache Rari 4 es t Vokage y System Info View information about the system The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models System Information Hardware Monitor cack CPU Frequency 420000 MH BCLX PLE Frequency onan FH ts CFU Cache Rate 34 4OC 104E IWS Temperature aciga OPUFan Swess 5252 20 954 OPM 1 OV Vort 38 zage Ada nena Ottset 71 0011 Cvor Ofer 0001 Votmge 1438 47 48 Live Update Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers Live Update em Version atest Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem n e NANERaocH a a A A sti Tech Service User Informanon Problem Information Ware Venyes ct Tech Service fo
65. that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information Information Panel The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to perform job related tasks Hot News The hot news section displays the various latest news Click on the image to visit the website of the selected news and know more Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 3 5 2 Apps When the Apps tab is selected you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install MSReck APP sHoP amp BOS amp Drivers 4 G yi gt ADD Charger w The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen The other various apps are shown on the right Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed You can check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not EB The red icon displays the price or Free if the app is free of charge 3 The green Installed icon means the app is installed on your computer Step 2 Click on the app icon to see more details about the selected app 61 62 Step 3 If you want to install the app click on the red icon B to start downloading MSReck APP sHoP E Apes amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting ASRock XFast LAN Fast LAN Step 4 When installation completes you can find the green Installed icon appears on the
66. timal default values for all the settings Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Print screen Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen hxtreme6o 4 2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview Z97 Extreme6 ac Tota Menory 1 Henory Hode DORALAL None None 00RaAl DORI B2 Active Page c Full HD LEFI wte Z97 Extreme6 fSReck UEFI og mi tor 297 Extrene L0 Total Memory DORALAL DORI E 71 72 Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items Press F5 to add remove your favorite items Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility Full HD UEFI When Auto is selected the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 When Disable is selected the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock s UEFI setup Utility You may abort the tutorial by pressing Esc Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 4 3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen you can set up overclocking features king may cat ur CPU and m Durstion Power Limit Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose o
67. to the motherboard System Panel Header PLEDE Connect the power 9 pin PANELI see p 7 or p 8 No 23 switch reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin HDLED assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables PWRBTN Power Switch Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch RESET Reset Switch Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart PLED System Power LED Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 S3 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off S5 HDLED Hard Drive Activity LED Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connect ing your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Power LED Header 3 pin
68. wer supply is required For detailed product information please visit our website http www asrock com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking including adjusting the setting in the BIOS applying Untied Overclocking Technology or using third party overclocking tools Overclocking may affect your system s stability or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system It should be done at your own risk and expense We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking Due to limitation the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for sys tem usage under Windows 32 bit operating systems Windows 64 bit operating systems do not have such limitations You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows cannot use Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 1 3 Motherboard Layout Z97 Extreme6 ac FT eI 53 3 3 3 ajajaj ojj ol elje E E amp E E AE cal j 2 ll ll ll 3 2 AJNI AJS lt s lzi z f2 e zji i z 3 zilai zl S a 7 lt a dl Bed al x gjej ejj e ajjajjlajjsa q aj ajjajja cma_rans TMS E E CMOS P Battery Lr ASRock HHHH
69. z Antenna Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Installing the SMA Wi Fi Antenna Cables Step 1 Prepare the SMA Wi Fi Antenna Cables that come with the package Step 2 Locate the WiFi Module that is installed on the motherboard s mini PCle slot Then attach the SMA Wi Fi Antenna Cables to the WiFi Module Step3 Insert the RP SMA Wi Fi Antenna Connectors to the antenna ports on the I O shield 13 14 Step 4 Fasten the screw nuts to secure the connec tors Z97 Extreme6 ac Z97 Extreme6 Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it Pre installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard s components NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs Whenever you uninstall any components place them on a grounded anti static pad or in the bag that com

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