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1. 31 BCA Connection Diagram Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Step 1 Connect your monitor to the HDMI Out port on the motherboard via an HDMI cable Step 2 Connect an external devices with HDMI output to the HDMI In port on the motherboard via an HDMI cable Step 3 Double click the A Tuning Ca icon on the desktop and find HDMI IN 2 tony function in Tools tab Drag the switch right or left to enable Onboard on board PC screen or HDMI HDMI In Source _ l o anae C E or Use the hotkey to switch between on board PC screen or HDMI In Source To change the hotkey click the textbox next to Hotkey and enter the action for the key 1 If there is no video displayed on your monitor make sure that the cables are Se properly connected and make sure that Deep S5 option in BIOS SETUP is set to Disable 2 If required connect a power source to the adapter that lets the smartphone tablet output HDMI signal 33 34 2 10 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 OS
2. Step 1 Double click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon in the Windows system tray Step 2 In the left pane click Set SLI and PhysX configuration Then select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply Step 3 Reboot your system Step 4 You can freely enjoy the benefits of SLI or Quad SLI Z87 Extreme4 TB4 2 11 CrossFireX 3 Way CrossFirex and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX 3 way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards Currently CrossFireX 3 way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX are supported with Windows 7 7 64 bit 8 8 64 bit OS 1 You should only use identical CrossFireX ready graphics cards that are AMD site certified 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 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 5 Different CrossFireX cards may require different methods to enable CrossFi reX Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation g
3. BIOS Feature Support cD Hardware os Certifica tions Z87 Extreme4 TB4 1 x Power Fan connector 3 pin 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector Hi Density Power Connec tor 1 x Front panel audio connector 3 x USB 2 0 headers support 6 USB 2 0 ports 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3 0 1 x USB 3 0 header supports 2 USB 3 0 ports 1 x Dr Debug with LED 1 x Power Switch with LED 1 x Reset Switch with LED 1 x Clear CMOS Switch 1x BIOS Selection Switch 2 x 64Mb AMI UFFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI sup port 1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology ACPI 1 1 Compliance Wake Up Events SMBIOS 2 3 1 Support CPU DRAM PCH 1 05V PCH 1 5V Voltage Multi adjust ment Drivers Utilities AntiVirus Software Trial Version Cyber Link MediaEspresso 6 5 Trial Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Start8 MeshCentral Splashtop Streamer CPU Chassis Temperature Sensing CPU Chassis Power Fan Tachometer CPU Chassis Quiet Fan Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto Adjust by CPU Temperature CPU Chassis Fan Multi Speed Control Voltage Monitoring 12V 5V 3 3V CPU Vcore Microsoft Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit compliant FCC CE WHQL ErP EuP Ready ErP EuP ready power supply is required For detailed product information please visit our website http www asrock com A Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking in
4. Intel Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from Windows sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up to date 3 4 1 System Requirements Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature Operating system Microsoft Windows 8 7 32 or 64 bit edition e 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 1 Press Win R simultaneously in Windows 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK ss Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open oe eee Ces 2 Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci in Windows Registry Editor Double click on the value Start and change the value from 3 into 0 Click on OK Z87 Extreme4 TB4 3 4 2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD ASRock Utility gt Smart Connect a Open M J ASRock Utility gt SmartConnect v Search Smart
5. PCle Slot Configurations PCIE1 PCIE3 PCIE4 Single Graphics Card x16 N A N A Two Graphics Cards in ee TM x8 x8 N A CrossFireX or SLI Mode Three Graphics Cards in o ii x8 x4 x4 3 Way CrossFireX Mode For a better thermal environment please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard s chassis fan connector CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 when using mul tiple graphics cards 22 Z87 Extreme4 TB4 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 pin and pin2 are Short when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins E 4 u GW amp Short Open Clear CMOS Jumper 1_2 2_3 CLRCMOS1 mo Co see p 11 No 15 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
6. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device please change SATA Mode to RAID then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode Z87 Extreme4 TB4 lea ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically LE AsRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools cool sound effects and stunning visuals The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more amusment yy 8 A O ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock s exclusive Fast Boot technology it takes less than 1 5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from a cold boot No more waiting The speedy boot will completely change your user experience and behavior ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience The lightning boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC By enabling this function the PC will enter the UEFI directly after you restart Cc 4 ASRock Good Night LED ASRock
7. G Requirements 1 You should only use identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certi fied 2 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA SLI technology Download the drivers from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com 3 Make sure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power your system requires It is recommended to use a NVIDIA certified PSU Please refer to the NVIDIA website for details 2 10 1 Installing Two SLI Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Step 2 If required connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards SLI_Bridge_2S Card ANSReck ASRock SLI _Bridge_2S Card Z87 Extreme4 TB4 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 PCIE slot 35 36 2 10 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
8. 47 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 Status Intel Rapid Start Technology Hide Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Critical Battery On Timer On 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 a Log off Help and S elp and Suppo ae 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 48 Z87 Extreme4 TB4 state for a period of time The power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut off it will not cause data loss of the programs or files you were executing before entering sleep state When you wish to continue to use the computer just hit the power button the system will rapidly return to Windows the programs and files which you were using before entering sleep state will be accessible immediately 49 50 3 4 Intel Smart Connect Technology
9. Chassis and Power Fan Please connect fan cables Connectors Ta to the fan connectors and 4 pin CHA_FANI LN Specs match the black wire to FAN_SPEED_CONTROL see p 11 No 16 the ground pin 3 pin CHA_FAN2 see p 11 No 30 GND 3 pin CHA_FAN3 FAN rE EED see p 11 No 29 3 pin PWR_FANI tiay GND PWR_FAN_SPEED see p 11 No 1 Z87 Extreme4 TB4 CPU Fan Connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 see p 11 No 3 3 pin CPU_FAN2 see p 11 No 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED 12V GND FAN_SPEED 12V GND This motherboard pro vides a 4 Pin CPU fan Quiet Fan connector If you plan to connect a 3 Pin CPU fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 ATX Power Connector 24 pin ATXPWRI1 see p 11 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 ATX 12V Power 8 5 This motherboard pro Connector PA vides an 8 pin ATX 12V 8 pin ATX12V1 f A power connector To use a see p 11 No 2 4 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5 Infrared Module Header IRTX op This header supports an optional 5 pin IR1 DUMMY wireless transmitting and see p 11 No 26 receiving infrared module 1 GND IRRX Serial Port Header BRAD IS a This COM1 header 9 pin COM1 eee
10. Fe Favorites De Libraries B Documents J Music E Pictures 4 l Foxmail Date modified 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Date created 3 21 2012 2 54 PM F Application Size 720 KB Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List intel smart Connect hay Sis tore Application List Smart Connect List Step5 Click Apply to enable Smart Connect Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Step 6 Double click the Intel Smart Connect Technology Manager icon 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 ena Mii Basic Advanced Info Enable Always Updated et All to Defaults Enable Remote Wake Will update approximately every 15 minutes when your computer is asleep More Less Frequent Frequent Updates Updates User Note Enabling this service provides for periodic application data updates from the internet while your system is suspended sleeping this can cause an impact to battery life Please make sure you turn off your wireless device during air travel to conform to FAA regulations Using Smart Connect 1 Keep the applications which you wish to connect to the internet a
11. Good Night LED technology offers you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS the Power HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is powered on Good Night LED will automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode as well CEH ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically CED ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN so you can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world You will be able to power your PC on or turn it off monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone tablet or computer 10 ee ASRock FAN Tastic Tuning E ASRock FAN Tastic Tuning is included in A Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met Distortion By Zz ASRock Distortion Free Slot ASRock s new pin design for the memory slots may appear to be the same as former designs but actually effectively reduces distortion and promotes performance because we strive for perfection even in the most trivial details Z87 Extreme4 TB4 1 4
12. 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 uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation Please check Q The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download We recommend using this utility to 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 9 22 PM Step 4 HE Double click the AMD Catalyst Control AMD Catalyst Control Center Center icon in the Windows system tray wo m CD he Step5 Catalyst Control Center 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 AMD CrossiteX for added graphics performance graphics card and click Apply 39 40 2 12 Thunderbolt This motherboard has two thunderbolt connectors that support video output from internal VGA Due to 32 bit OS limitations we strongly recommend using a 64 bit OS to bring ThunderBolt into full play For thunderbolt display installation please follow the steps below 1 Thunderbolt cables are provided by your monitor supplier Q 2 Thunderbolt ports on this motherboard supports DisplayPort 1 2 Re drive Pass Through mode with HBR2 Data Rates If you are using a DP 1 2 monit
13. Motherboard Layout av vee Top CPULFANI B usB1 P wat e T USB2 esam SIGGI 3 3 3 ze ell ell S Fl 21 2 SHS e AJRI RJS HDMI_IN4 2 2 2 2 T 2 a 2 a i4 zlil S 3 aalala I 7 x lt lt 1 I x 5 oll ol ol o a gu 8 8 6 E ajj ajjaj a lt nts cian 8 ASRock PCI Express 3 0 Z87 Extreme4 TB4 5 PCIE1 Purity Sound Cc 10 RoHS PCIE2 cmos Battery 11 PCI1 12 X sissies PCIE3 13 X icc PCI2 P Dr i a pej e E PCIE4 l Debug Ming 16 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 11 No Description 1 Power Fan Connector PWR_FANI1 2 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 Ww 4 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN2 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 ATX Power Connector ATXPWRI1 USB 3 0 Header USB3_4_5 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_A1_A2 10 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_0_1 11 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_2_3 12 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_4_5 13 Clear CMOS Button CLRCBTN1 14 BIOS Selection Swi
14. Start8 a Like Shut down hd 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 C on tr O 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 Starts D Like Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does Desktop Start8 Style Control DISS 416 0 About Like our Facebook page and get 10 off your purchase of Starts w Like Which taskbar should the start button appear on V Show a start button on the main taskbar Show a start button on secondary taskbars if any How should the tas
15. Use default settings for best performance Z87 Extreme4 TB4 77 78 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 Configuration ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration MSRock UEFI setup utility X OC Tweaker Description guration Parameters Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction Z87 Extreme4 TB4 4 4 1 CPU Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utiity Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving It is recommended to keep C3 C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving Enhanced Halt State C1E Enable Enhanced Halt State C1E for lower power consumption CPU C3 State Support Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption 79 80 Package C State Support Enable CPU PCIe Memory Graphics C State Su
16. XMP settings to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically 71 72 DRAM Configuration ASRock UEFI setup vtiity Le 4 A Description 2 2 2 j 3 Auto E E d a DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes Click OK to confirm and apply your new settings CAS Latency tCL The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response RAS to CAS Delay tRCD The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it Row Precharge Time tRP The number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row RAS Active Time tRAS The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command Z87 Extreme4 TB4 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 R
17. if the CMOS battery is removed Q The Clear CMOS Button has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper 23 2 6 Onboard Headers and Connectors these headers and connectors Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers Do NOT place jumper caps over will cause permanent damage to the motherboard System Panel Header PLED Connect the power 9 pin PANELI RND switch reset switch and see p 11 No 21 system status indicator on END the chassis to this header RESET GND according to the pin HDLED HDLEDH 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
18. supports a serial port see p 11 No 27 module 27 28 2 7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches Power Switch Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Switch allowing users to quickly turn on off the system reset the system or clear the CMOS values Power Switch Power Switch allows users PWRBTN see p 11 No 17 to quickly turn on off the system Reset Switch Reset Switch allows RSTBTN users to quickly reset the see p 11 No 19 system Clear CMOS Switch gt Clear CMOS Switch CLRCBTN allows users to quickly see p 11 No 13 gt clear the CMOS values W This function is operational only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply BIOS Selection Switch allows BIOS Selection Switch BIOS_SEL1 sane the system to boot from either see p 11 No 14 BIOS A or BIOS B This motherboard has two BIOS chips a primary BIOS BIOS_A and a backup BIOS BIOS_B which enhances the safety and stability of your system Normally the W 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
19. the system boots up 81 82 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 Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is idle for lower power consumption Onboard HD Audio Enable disable onboard HD audio Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed Front Panel Enable disable front panel HD audio Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down Restore on AC Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure If Power Off is selected the power will remain off when the power recovers If Power On is selected the system will start to boot up when the power recovers Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED the Power HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is on It will also automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode Onboard Debug Port LED Enable disable the onboard Dr Debug LED 4 4 3 Storage Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utiity lt 4 Not Not betec Not Not SATA Controller s Enable disable the SATA controll
20. 4 4 2 Chipset Configuration 4 4 3 Storage Configuration 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Start Technology 4 4 5 Intel Smart Connect Technology 38 39 40 41 41 42 45 50 55 55 60 63 66 66 66 67 68 69 78 79 81 83 85 86 4 4 6 4 4 7 4 4 8 4 4 9 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 Intel Thunderbolt Super IO Configuration ACPI Configuration USB Configuration Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen 87 89 90 92 93 96 97 100 101 Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme4 TB4 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 modifications of this documentation occur the updated version will be available on ASRock s website without further notice If you require technical support related to this motherboard please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using You may find the latest V
21. 4 5 Intel Smart Connect Technology MSRock UEFI setup Utility 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 Z87 Extreme4 TI 4 4 6 Intel Thunderbolt ASRock UEFI setup vtiity d Description Security le Thunderbolt Support Enable Disable the onboard Thunderbolt ports 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 Thunderbolt PCle Cache line Size Configure the cache line size of the Thunderbolt PCIe subtree Ignore Thunderbolt Option Rom Enable to skip Thunderbolt Option ROM during POST for faster boot speed Thunderbolt Resource Allocation The more resources reserved for Thunderbolt the more devices can be connected and also uses the most memory If you are using a Thunderbolt docking system please set this option to Maximum 87 2 4 l 88 Resouce Allocation TBT Device IO resource Support Enable IO Resource Support if your older Thunderbolt devices have trouble working properly Z87 Extreme4 TB4 4 4 7 Super IO Configuration ASRock UEFI
22. ASROCK User Manual Version 1 0 Published May 2013 Copyright 2013 ASRock INC All rights reserved Copyright Notice No part of this documentation may be reproduced transcribed transmitted or translated in any language in any form or by any means except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose without written consent of ASRock Inc Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Disclaimer Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation With respect to the contents of this documentation ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of data interruption of business and the like even if AS
23. Connect 2 Organize v New folder i fi Bl Recent places Name Date modified Type Size Ei AsrSmartConnect 2 15 2012 6 20PM Application 1 J Libraries r 4 acid 4 unins000 3 25 2013 3 36PM Application 1 B Documents d Music E Pictures BB Videos jE Computer Local Disk C amp Local Disk D Removable Disk vse DVD Drive F AS v lt gt File name v EXE File exe v Conca Step 2 Once installed run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start gt All Programs gt ASRock Utility i ASRock Intel Smart Connect oE intel smart Connect May Setere ts Application List Smart Connect List 51 52 Step 3 Click the Add button Take Foxmail as an example add Foxmail to the Application list Cee Program Files gt Foxmail7 0 p Search Faxmail 7 0 2 Organize v Open New folder Jz il Name Date modified Type D 5 41 2012 SU PVI rie roioer EE Desktop J Skin 3 21 2012 3 00 PM __File folder Up Downloads I Stationery 3 21 2012 3 00PM _File folder Recent Places J Template 3 21 2012 3 00PM File folder 5 BugReport 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application E Foxmail 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application E3 FoxmailLiveUpdate 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application E FoxmailUAC 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application E3 FoxmailUpdateHook 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application E ce E3 uninst 1 10 201211 58 PM Application Mo n m
24. Desktop Terminal Files Z87 General Mesh Name mesh1 Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 Mesh Agent Win32 Service v0 1 62 Extras ntel Remote Wake supported Power Actions Audit Log Search Waking up Your PC using PC Step 1 On the My Devices page click on Power Actions Step 2 Click on Wake or Sleep Action Selection Z87 xX Wake Sleep Hibernate Ca o 0 Reset Power off Alert Waking up Your PC Using Mobile Device Before waking up your home computer using a mobile device please log out of Mesh Central on other previously used computers or devices Step 1 Login to meshcentral com m Step 2 Select a Machine Step 3 Click on Wake or Sleep ml H3EB A 3G T4 3 54 amp Mesh Management meshcentral com mobil G Search MESH 287 Action Selection X ri a 000 Wake Sleep Hibernate OOO Reset Power off Alert Tutorial Video Z87 Extreme4 TB4 59 60 3 5 2 Configuring and Using Splashtop Splashtop is a remote desktop access software that lets you remotely access your home computer from your mobile device Before configuring this feature verify that Remote Wake has been enabled in Intel Smart Connect Technology Manager Setup Guide Step 1 Download and install the Streamer on your home computer which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD ASRock Utility gt Splashtop Streamer Then enter your Splashtop Acco
25. EG_SZ SCSI Miniport b mouclass ab ImagePath REG_EXPAND_SZ __system32 drivers msahci sys b J mouhid P Start REG_DWORD b mountmg 4 Tag REG_DWORD Ji mpio paj Type REG_DWORD e b J mpsdrv b MpsSve b MRxDAV p J mnsmb p gt mrxsmb10 pb mrxsmb20 p gt msahci p msdsm pj MSDTC bj MSDTC Bri b 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 7 Windows will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically 3 3 2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start gt All Programs gt ASRock Utility Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system you must select one then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on Create The system will automatically create a hidden partition according to your settings If there are SSD s installed into your system it is recommended to create the partition on the SSD Z87 Extreme4 TB4 intel Rapid Start Gs 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
26. GA cards and CPU support list on ASRock s website as well ASRock website http www asrock com Q Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the 1 1 Package Contents e ASRock Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Motherboard ATX Form Factor e ASRock Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Quick Installation Guide e ASRock Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Support CD e 4x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional e 1xI O Panel Shield e 1x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 2 Specifications Platform e ATX Form Factor e Premium Gold Capacitor design 100 Japan made high quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors A Style e Home Cloud e Purity Sound e HDMI In CPU Supports 4 Generation Intel Core i7 i5 i3 Xeon Pentium Celeron in LGA1150 Package e Digi Power Design e 12 Power Phase Design e Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2 0 Technology e Supports Intel K Series unlocked CPUSupports e ASRock BCLK Full range Overclocking Chipset e Intel Z87 Memory e Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology e 4x DDR3 DIMM slots e Supports DDR3 2933 OC 2800 OC 2400 OC 2133 OC 1866 OC 1600 1333 1066 non ECC un buffered memory e Max capacity of system memory 32GB see CAUTION e Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP 1 3 1 2 e Distortion Free Slot Expansion e 3x PCI Express 3 0 x16 slots PCIE1 PCIE3 PCIE4 single Slot at x16 PCIE1 dual at x8 PCIE1 x8 PCIE3 triple at x8 PCIE x4 PCIE3 x4 PCIE4 1x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slo
27. Please re install the CPU and memory If the problem still exists please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules 29 30 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 Z87 Extreme4 TB4 2 9 Using the HDMI In Port The HDMI In port on this motherboard lets you easily switch between PC screen on board VGA and external video source on the same monitor This function saves you the hassle of switching cables back and forth when you want to display the screen of another device such as smartphone tablet camcorder DVD player or another PC onto the PC monitor Another useful feature of this function is that external video source can be viewed even when your PC is in standby mode or powered off For example you can play smartphone games or watch tablet video on your PC screen
28. Rock 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 HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 487 535 7 003 467 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS the Symbol amp DTS and the Symbol together is a registered trademark amp DTS Connect DTS Interactive DTS Neo PC are trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Righ
29. are not able to update the backup BIOS manually Users may refer to the BIOS LEDs BIOS_A_LED or BIOS_ B_LED to identify which BIOS is currently activated Z87 Extreme4 TB4 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
30. art8 is 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 Start8 3 6 2 Configuring Start8 Style Start8 Which style of start menu would you prefer Configure Control Desktop About 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 s Like Flag Starts 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 63 Configure What would you like to see on the menu Use large icons W Show recently used applications Open submenus when pause on them with the mouse pointer W Highlight newly installed applications Show user picture Allocate room for at least 10 large icons Desktop Which shortcuts do you want on the right hand side About Administrative Tools Don t display this item Computer Display as a link Connect To Don t display this item Control Panel Display as a link Default Programs Don t display this item Advanced Like our Facebook page and get What should the power button do 10 off your purchase of
31. c item then follow the installation wizard to install it To improve Windows 7 compatibility please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft KB2720599 http support microsoft com kb 2720599 en us 41 42 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 fan icon A Tuning D ain main menu will pop up 3 2 2 Using A Tuning There are five sections in AXTU main menu Operation Mode Tools OC Tweaker System Info and Tech Service Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer Operation Mode Performance mode Standard mode Power Saving mode Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Tools Various tools and utilities NGReck T O EA coreg B 2 stems terse Tools 26 Acceleration P LifeStyle Others 7 f xFast RAM Good Night LED Fant Astic Tuing Dehumidifier XFast RAM Boost the system s performance and extend the HDD s or SDD s lifespan Create a hidden partition then ass
32. cause damage to your CPU and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense This option appears only when you adopt K Series CPU Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your GPU and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense This option appears only when you adopt K Series CPU 69 70 CPU Configuration CPU Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio BCLK PCIE Frequency The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also affect the clock speed of other components Spread Spectrum Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing EMI tests Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple 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 o
33. cluding adjusting the setting in the BIOS applying Untied Overclocking Technology or using third party overclocking tools Overclocking may affect your system s stability or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system It should be done at your own risk and expense We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking Due to limitation the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows 32 bit operating systems Windows 64 bit operat ing systems do not have such limitations You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows cannot use Z87 Extreme4 TB4 1 3 Unique Features ASRock A Tuning A Tuning is ASRock s multi purpose software suite with a new interface more new features and improved utilities including XFast RAM Dehumidifier Good Night LED FAN Tastic Tuning OC Tweaker and a whole lot more Ei ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM This conve nient BIOS update tool allows you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by pressing lt F6 gt or lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system ak ASRoc
34. cription Enable USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports Intel USB 3 0 Mode Enable or disable all the USB 3 0 ports Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2 0 devices If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows Linux operating systems only Legacy USB 3 0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3 0 devices Z87 Extreme4 TB4 4 5 Tools ASRock UEFI setup utility 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 Install
35. d 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 ASRock UEFI setup utility KOA algo speed CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module Please do not disable unless you re running a WHCK test If you are using Windows 8 64 bit and all of your devices support UEFI you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Do not launch Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Do not launch Launch Video OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Do not launch 99 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 ASRock UEFI setup utility K NC OC Tweaker A 1 HM r Seqigity Description Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account Only the admini
36. ding and Installing Mesh Agent Step 1 Click Install on the My Account page Add OpenID Google YaHoo Administrative Meshes Manage New ey u mesh1 j Administrator rights Step 2 Select the mesh and download both files Make sure both files are in the same directory Step 3 Right click on MeshAgent exe and select Run as administrator Z87 Extreme4 TB4 W Desktop SS MeshAgent Open nt msh Pin to Start Run as administrator Troubleshoot compatibility Share with gt Pin to Taskbar Send to Cut Copy Create shortcut Delete Rename Properties Step 4 Click Install Update Mesh Agent Installer Click the buttons below to install or uninstall the peer to peer mesh agent When installed the mesh agent runs as a background service linking up to other A computers The agents facilitates computer management and other applications Installation Information Current Service Status Running New Service Version v0 1 62 New Trusted Policy mesh1 New Trusted Hash 3d66 1b2414cd4d94e52c2f83e32ade95 Install Update Uninstall Close Step 5 Wait a minute for the New Machine to appear in My Device MeshCentral My Devices My Account Downloads Tutorial My Devices Select All Group Action mesh1 a 787 57 58 Step 6 Check whether Intel Remote Wake appeared or not MeshCentral My Devices My Account Downloads Tutorial General
37. ection The eSATA connector supports SATA with cables within 1 meters 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 Com No 7 OTAJ No 8 2 v 4 v Vv 6 M vV v 8 v vV v v panel audio header After restarting your computer you will find the Mixer tool on your system Please select Mixer ToolBox click Enable playback multi streaming and click ok Choose 2CH 4CH 6CH or 8CH and then you are allowed to select Realtek HDA Primary output to use the Rear Speaker Central Bass and Front Speaker or select Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output to use the front panel audio Q To enable Multi Streaming you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front Z87 Extreme4 TB4 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 Failure to do so may cause physical injuries t
38. educes the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan O ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk Only USB 2 0 ports support this feature N ASRock OMG Online Management Guard Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required LS ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you without entering Windows OS Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash a ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected Wier Ey ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier Function When enabling Dehumidifier Function the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4 S5 state a gg
39. efresh command until the first Activate command to the same rank RAS to RAS Delay tRRD The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank Write to Read Delay tWTR The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank Read to Precharge tRTP The number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row pre charge command to the same rank Four Activate Window tFAW The time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank CAS Write Latency tCWL Configure CAS Write Latency tREFI Configure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval tCKE Configure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self Refresh mode tRDRD Configure between module read to read delay 73 74 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 dif
40. el Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep sleep saving time and power consumption Feel secure to know that your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode 3 3 1 System Requirements Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature Operating system Microsoft Windows 8 7 32 or 64 bit edition e 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 We There are certain risks Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss 1 Press Win R simultaneously in Windows 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open m e Cancel Browse 2 Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci in Windows Registry Editor Double click on the value Start and change the value from 3 into 0 Click on OK 45 File Edit View Favorites Help pa Mo2Sve Name Type Data ball megasas ab Default REG_SZ value not set H ATT ab DriverPackageld REG_SZ mshdc inf_amd64_neutral_a69a5824286f0b22 D Modem 8 ErrorControl REG_DWORD 000000003 3 gt j monitor 28 Group R
41. er 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 93 94 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 execute 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 ASRock UEFI setup vtiity KKL Description Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware Z87 Extreme4 TB4 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 pow
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43. ers 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 advan tages 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 83 84 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 ASMedia SATA3 Mode IDE For better compatibility AHCI Supports new features that improve performance SATA Boot ROM Enable to load ASMedia option ROM for better compatibility Disable for faster boot time 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Start Technology ASRock UEFI setup Utiity Security a Description Intel R Rapid Start Techn Get details via 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 85 86 4
44. ers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4 S5 state Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to 4 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 95 96 4 6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system including the parameters of the CPU temperature motherboard temperature fan speed and voltage ASRock UEFI setup utility 4 H W Monitor 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 Tempe
45. ferent ranks tWRWRDD Configure between module write to write delay from different DIMMs tRDWR Configure between module read to write delay tRDWRDR Configure between module read to write delay from different ranks tRDWRDD Configure between module read to write delay from different DIMMs RTL CHA Configure round trip latency for channel A RTL CHB Configure round trip latency for channel B 1O L CHA Configure IO latency for channel A Z87 Extreme4 TB4 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 ODT CHA Auto Manual settings The default is Auto ODT NOM CHB Use this to change ODT CHB Auto Manual settings The default is Auto Command Tri State Enable for DRAM power saving MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster DIMM Exit Mode Select Slow Exit to reduce power consumption or Fast Exit for better performance FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Configure the percentage of frequency boost or deduction CPU Override Voltage Configure the voltage added to the CPU when the system is under heavy load CPU Voltage O
46. ferential 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 Rear Panel 1 0 Storage Connector Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s Giga PHY Intel 1217V Supports Intel Remote Wake Technology Supports Wake On LAN Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802 3az Supports PXE 1 x PS 2 Mouse Keyboard Port 1 x D Sub Port 1 x HDMI Out Port 1x HDMI In Port 1 x DisplayPort Input for Thunderbolt port TBT1 for test only 2 x Thunderbolt Ports support Thunderbolt devices or DisplayPort Monitors 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 1x eSATA Connector 2 x USB 2 0 Ports 4 x USB 3 0 Ports ASMedia Hub 1 x RJ 45 LAN Port with LED ACT LINK LED and SPEED LED HD Audio Jack Rear Speaker Central Bass Line in Front Speaker Microphone 6 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s connectors by Intel Z87 support RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug 2 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061 sup port NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug SATA3_A2 connector is shared with the eSATA port 1 x eSATA connector by ASMedia ASM1061 supports NCQ AHCI Hot Plug and Port Multiplier 1 x IR header 1 x COM port 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
47. ff lt F7 gt Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY lt F9 gt Load optimal default values for all the settings lt F10 gt Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY lt F12 gt Print screen lt ESC gt Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 67 68 4 2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview ASRock UEFI setup utility rae lb N F By f Main OC Tweaker GOUET d UEFI Versi Extri 4 TI LO 10 1teL R GTT memory Main Get details via OR cc Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock s UEFI setup Utility You may abort the tutorial by pressing esc 4 3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen you can set up overclocking features ASRock UEFI setup vtiity Get details via Limit rent Limit Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen Advanced Turbo You can use this option to increase your system performance This option appears only when your CPU supports this function This option appears only when you adopt K Series CPU Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting Please note that overclocing may
48. ffset Configure the dynamic CPU voltage added to the CPU CPU Cache Override Voltage Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load 75 76 CPU Cache Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the System Agent Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I O Analog Voltage CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset CPU I O Digital Voltage CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection and over voltage protection for better overclocking capabilities CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode Enable FIVR Efficiency Management for power saving Disable for better performance and overclocking capabilities Voltage Configuration 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 VCORE External Offset The fixed external voltage input to the CPU DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage The default value is Auto PCH 1 05V Voltage Chipset 1 05V Voltage Use default settings for best performance PCH 1 5V Voltage I O 1 5V Voltage
49. front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Power LED Header 3 pin PLED1 see p 11 No 20 1 PLED PLED PLED Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate the system s power status Serial ATA3 Connectors SATA3_0_1 see p 11 No 10 SATA3_2_3 see p 11 No 11 SATA3_4_5 see p 11 No 12 SATA3_Al1_A2 see p 11 No 9 I Im Ici I Ic SATA3_4_5 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_0_1 SATA3_A1_A2 These eight SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate If the eSATA port on the rear I O has been connected the internal SATA3_A2 will not function To minimize the boot time use Intel Z87 SATA ports SATA3_0 for your bootable devices USB 2 0 Headers 9 pin USB2_3 see p 11 No 23 9 pin USB4_5 see p 11 No 24 9 pin USB6_7 see p 11 No 25 P USB_PWR Besides two USB 2 0 ports on the I O panel there are three headers on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two ports USB 3 0 Headers 19 pin USB3_4_5 see p 11 No 8 USB3_6 see p 11 No 22 In
50. hCentral com Creating a Mesh Step 1 Login to Meshcentral com If you have not created a MeshCentral acount go to MeshCentral com and create a new account MeshCentral Welcome Connect with your home or office devices from anywhere in the world using MeshCentral the remote monitoring and management web site You will need to download and install a special management agent on your computers Once installed your computers will show up in the My Devices section of this web site and will be able to monitor them power them on and off and take control of them a Yaroo Step 2 Click the My Account tab Then click on New to create a new mesh 55 56 Add OpenID Google YaHoo Administrative Meshes Install Step 3 A new mesh window will pop up Enter a mesh name and password Step 4 Select all the checkboxes and click Create Mesh Create new mesh x Mesh Name mesh1 Mesh Password Type same in both boxes v Allow makeup operations V Allow console prompt Ml Allow sleep operations Allow remote KVM Allow reset off operations Y Allow remote file access Wl Allow TCP traffic relay Allow remote management WMI Allow alert messages caron o use the MeshCentral Connector tool Password must be at least 6 length one lowercase one uppercase one number one special character Downloa
51. ign which files should be stored in the RAM drive 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 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 HDMI IN Connect two different devices to one monitor and toggle between the primary and secondary screen without replugging the connectors every time Please set a hotkey for switching between the two devices 43 44 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system NSReck a si SB cantiontavei cLock B BCLK PCIE Frequency 100 00 MHz E CPU Ratio x310 _ ls t GT Frequency 1200 MHz VOLTAGE Voltage Offset 0V he Voltage Offset ov GT Offset Voltage 0V SA Offset Voltage 0 VO Analog Offset 0V System Info View information about the system Tech Service Contact Tech Service a Cantact Tech Service Z87 Extreme4 TB4 3 3 Intel Rapid Start Technology Int
52. k APP Charger Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone iPad iPod Touch charge up to 40 faster than before on your computer ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode S1 Suspend to RAM S3 hibernation mode S4 or power off S5 ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can boost the performance of your USB storage devices The performance may depend on the properties of the device EW ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access which includes the benefits listed below LAN Application Prioritization You can configure your application s priority ideally and add new programs to the list Lower Latency in Game After setting online game s priority higher it can lower the latency in games Traffic Shaping You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously Real Time Analysis of Your Data With the status window you can easily recognize which data streams you are currently transferring ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in A Tuning It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows 32 bit operating systems ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites making web surfing faster than ever And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it r
53. kbar appear Disable taskbar translucency Where should search look for files Search should include files outside the standard libraries How should the new Windows 8 features work Disable all Windows 8 hot corners when at the Desktop Disable charms bar when at the Desktop Disable top left hot corner when at the Desktop Disable bottom left hot corner when the taskbar overlaps it Hide Modern UI applications from the Windows 7 style menu Automatically go to the Desktop when sign in Advanced 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 65 66 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4 1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools cool sound effects and stunning visuals Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing 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 chassi
54. nd 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 S o P upp Lock Restart Shut dov Sleep 3 Windows system will enter sleep state 53 54 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 Z87 Extreme4 TB4 3 5 Intel Remote Wake Technology Intel Remote Wake Technology allows you to use programs or services over the Internet to wake up your home computer from energy efficient sleep mode Before configuring this feature verify the following Remote Wake has been enabled in Intel Smart Connect Technology Manager Make sure that the PCI Device Power On is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY gt Advanced gt ACPI Configuration 3 5 1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral MeshCentral allows you to remotely wake up a PC from any network using a single web site Just download and install the mesh agent on your computers and your computers will show up in the My Devices section of Mes
55. o you and damages to motherboard components In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard s components NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs Whenever you uninstall any components place them on a grounded anti static pad or in the bag that comes with the components When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis please do not over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard 15 16 2 1 Installing the CPU ie 1 Before you insert the 1150 Pin CPU into the socket please check if the PnP cap is on the socket if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found Otherwise the CPU will be seriously damaged 2 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU Z87 Extreme4 TB4 18 Q 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 Z87 Extreme4 TB4 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 1 For dual channel configuration you al
56. or plug it directly to the motherboard s thunder bolt port If the DP 1 2 monitor is connected to a thunderbolt device which is hooked up to the motherboard s thunderbolt port the monitor can only work as DP 1 1 monitor Internal VGA If you want to use the internal VGA with the Thunderbolt ports simply connect your monitor to either Thunderbolt port see p 13 No 12 13 on the motherboard using a Thunderbolt cable Z87 Extreme4 TB4 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 specifi
57. perating system requests the highest performance state Filter PLL Frequency CPU BCLK Filter Frequency Choose low for better overclocking capabilities Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts When the limit is exceeded the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts When the limit is exceeded the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the integrated GPU GT Voltage Mode Auto For optimized settings Adaptive Add voltage to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load Override The voltage is fixed GT Adaptive Voltage Configure the fixed voltage added to the integrated GPU GT Voltage Offset Configure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load
58. pport for power saving CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating No Execute Memory Protection Processors with No Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor Enable for better performance Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently re quested cache line Enable for better performance Z87 Extreme4 TB4 4 4 2 Chipset Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utiity Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA VT d Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability and providing additional levels of manageability security isolation and I O performance PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1 PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE3 PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4 Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when
59. rature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated Z87 Extreme4 TB4 4 7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority ASRock UEFI setup Utiity stem boot order Enabled Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key Bootup Num Lock Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or off when the system boots up Boot Beep Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up Please note that a buzzer is needed 97 98 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 Guar
60. s You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen 4 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main For setting system time date information OC Tweaker 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 Z87 Extreme4 TB4 4 1 2 Navigation Keys Use lt lt gt key or lt gt gt key to choose among the selections on the menu bar and use lt gt keyor lt 4 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 ap if e To change option for the selected items lt Tab gt Switch to next function 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 F4 gt Toggle sound on o
61. setup Utiity Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port Infrared Port Enable or disable the Infrared port 89 90 4 4 8 ACPI Configuration MSRock UEFI setup utility 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 3 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 PCI Device Powe Allow the system to De Wa rOn De Wa Wake From Onboard Allow the system to De Wa ked up ed up LAN ked up by a PS 2 Keyboard by a PCI device and enable wake on LAN by the Onboard Intel 1217V LAN Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Ring In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring In signals RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system USB Keyboard Remote Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse 91 92 4 4 9 USB Configuration MSRock UEFI setup utility Bs 7 Des
62. strator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password User Password Set or change the password for the user account Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password Secure Boot Enable to support Windows 8 Secure Boot 100 Z87 Extreme4 TB4 4 9 Exit Screen ASRock UEFI setup vtiity etup after sa used for this r Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Save configuration changes and exit setup will pop out Select OK to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Discard changes and exit setup will pop out Select OK to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option the following message Discard changes will pop out Select OK to discard all changes Load UEFI Defaults Load UFFI 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 101 102 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 furth
63. t e 2xPCIslots e Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX 3 Way CrossFireX and CrossFirex e Supports NVIDIA Quad SLI and SLI Graphics Audio Z87 Extreme4 TB4 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 InTruTM 3D Intel Clear Video HD Technology Intel InsiderTM Intel HD Graphics 4400 4600 Pixel Shader 5 0 DirectX 11 1 Max shared memory 1792MB Three VGA Output options D Sub HDMI and DisplayPort Thunderbolt ports Supports Triple Monitors Supports HDMI Technology with max resolution up to 4K x 2K 4096x2304 24Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports DisplayPort Thunderbolt with max resolution up to 4K x 2K 4096x2304 24Hz Supports Auto Lip Sync Deep Color 12bpc xvYCC and HBR High Bit Rate Audio with HDMI Compliant HDMI monitor is required Supports HDCP function with HDMI and DisplayPort Thunderbolt ports Supports Full HD 1080p Blu ray BD playback with HDMI and DisplayPort Thunderbolt ports Supports data transfer rate up to 10Gbps with Thunderbolt port Supports Daisy chain up to 6 Thunderbolt devices 7 1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec Premium Blu ray audio support Supports Purity Sound 115dB SNR DAC with dif
64. tA_PA_SSRX 40 IntA_PA_SSRX 0 O GND GND O OF IntA_PB_SSTX IntA_PA_SSTX O O IntA_PB_SSTX Inta_PA_ssTx 1O Ol end O vous Vous O O IntA_PB_SSRX O inta_PB_ssRx GND 4O O Inta_PB_D Int_PA_D 4O O f Inta_PB_D Inta_PA_D O Of Dummy 7 Besides four USB 3 0 ports on the I O panel there is one header and one port on this motherboard Each USB 3 0 header can support two ports 25 26 This header is for connecting audio devices Front Panel Audio Header 9 pin HD_AUDIO1 see p 11 No 28 to the front audio panel 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must Q support HDA to function correctly Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system 2 If you use an AC 97 audio panel please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below A Connect Mic_IN MIC to MIC2_L B Connect Audio_R RIN to OUT2_R and Audio_L LIN to OUT2_L C Connect Ground GND to Ground GND D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only You don t need to connect them for the AC 97 audio panel E To activate the front mic go to the FrontMic Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust Recording Volume Chassis Speaker Header DUMMY SPEAKER Please connect the chassis 4 pin SPEAKER1 1 speaker to this header see p 11 No 18 TOV DUMMY
65. tch BIOS_SEL1 15 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 16 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN1 17 Power Switch PWRBTNI1 18 Chassis Speaker Header SPEAKER1 19 Reset Switch RSTBTN1 20 Power LED Header PLED1 21 System Panel Header PANEL1 22 Vertical Type A USB 3 0 USB3_6 23 USB 2 0 Header USB2_3 24 USB 2 0 Header USB4_5 25 USB 2 0 Header USB6_7 26 Infrared Module Header IR1 27 COM Port Header COM1 28 Front Panel Audio Header HD_AUDIO1 29 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN3 30 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN2 Boos wm Bom WI 1 5 I O Panel Z87 Extreme4 TB4 1 oO o an DD oO gt e WwW DY USB 2 0 Ports USB01 LAN RJ 45 Port eSATA Connector Display Port Input HDMI_DP_1 D Sub Port Central Bass Orange Rear Speaker Black Line In Light Blue Front Speaker Lime 10 ll 12 Microphone Pink Optical SPDIF Out Port Thunderbolt Port TBT1 Thunderbolt Port TBT2 HDMI In Port HDMI Out Port USB 3 0 Ports USB3_23 USB 3 0 Ports USB3_01 PS 2 Mouse Keyboard Port 13 14 There are two LEDs on the LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications ACT LINK LED SPEED LED af ye 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 conn
66. ts Reserved Sdts Interactive S dts Neo PC Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Package Contents Specifications Unique Features Motherboard Layout I O Panel Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 25 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 10 1 2 10 2 2 11 1 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules DIMM Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Smart Switches Dr Debug Using the HDMI In Port SLI and Quad SLI Operation Guide Installing Two SLI Ready Graphics Cards Driver Installation and Setup CrossFirex 3 Way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFirex Operation Guide Installing Two CrossFireX Ready Graphics Cards 13 15 19 20 22 23 24 28 29 31 34 34 36 37 37 2 11 2 Installing Three CrossFireX Ready Graphics Cards 2 11 3 Driver Installation and Setup 2 12 Thunderbolt 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 Intel Remote Wake Technology 3 5 1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral 3 5 2 Configuring and Using Splashtop 3 6 Start8 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4 1 Introduction 4 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar 4 1 2 Navigation Keys 4 2 Main Screen 4 3 OC Tweaker Screen 44 Advanced Screen 4 4 1 CPU Configuration
67. uide 2 11 1 Installing Two CrossFireX Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of the graphics cards The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase not bundled with this motherboard Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details 37 38 F r 90000000000000004 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 PCIE1 slot Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE slot another graphics card to PCIE3 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Step 2 Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE and PCIE3 slots and use the other CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase not bundled with this motherboard Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connec tor of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot Z87 Extreme4 TB4 2 11 3 Driver
68. unt If you have not created a Splashtop acount create one Step 2 Download and install Splashtop 2 on your mobile device and log into the app Using Remote Wakeup Step 1 In Splashtop 2 tap the edit button next to an offline machine from the list Step 2 Tap Wake up this computer Resolution 800x600 1024x768 iPad best fit Use computer s native display setting Z87 Extreme4 TB4 Using Remote Control Step 1 In Splashtop 2 tap an online machine from the list to connect to your home computer WIN7SP1 PC Step 2 Start remotely accessing your home computer The functionality and price of the Splashtop APP and subscription fee is subject to change Please check www splashtop com for for details 61 Accessing Data N a O 3 Media Player Win Recycle Bin d d Open New folder gt t gt tibraries Documents s e Sem 7 p 13 Organize New folder Es Favorites lal Name Date modified EE Desktop L Splashtop Presenter Ue Downloads L Splashto Whiteboard E Recent places Wi Libraries Documents Music E Pictures H Videos iM Computer Local Disk C Local Disk D Y lt gt File name v Media files all types v Open Cancel KIDA EJ I E Playing Video 62 Mm Me A Aa a e j Z87 Extreme4 TB4 3 6 Start8 For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu St
69. ways need to install identical the same brand speed size and chip type DDR3 DIMM pairs 2 It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed 3 It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot otherwise this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged Dual Channel Memory Configuration 1 Populated Populated Populated Populated 3 Populated Populated Populated Populated the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause permanent damage to orientation 2 4 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots There are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard Before installing an expansion card please make sure that the power supply is A 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 PCI slots The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are used to install expansion cards that have 32 bit PCI interface PCIe slots PCIE1 PCIe 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards PCIE3 PCle 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards PCIE4 PCIe 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards

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