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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.

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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”

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Published June 2013

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Motherboard Layout

PCIE 1

CMOS

Batte ry

PCIE 2

PCIE 3

PCIE 4

PCIE 5

PCIE 7

PCIE 6

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LSI SAS

XFast RAM

PCI Express 3.0 Ready

Front USB 3.0

4-Way SLI

RoHS

4C hannels DDR3

Designed inTaipei

DDR3 2400+

DDR3_A 2(64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_A 1(64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_B 2(64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_B 1(64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_D 1(64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_D 2(64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_C 1(64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_C 2(64 bit, 240-pin module)

SAS_0_1

SATA2_0_1

SATA3_0_1

SATA2_2_3

SAS_2_3

SAS_6_7

SB_FAN1

64Mb BIOS

CHA_FAN3

USB3_6_7

USB3_4_5

ATXPW R1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

ATX12V2

ATX12V1

PWR_FAN1

SLI/XFIRE_PW R2

SLI/XFIRE_P WR1

CHA_FAN2

Dr.

Debug

Super

I/O

CHA_FAN1

PLED1

SPEAKER1

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

PANEL1

CLRCMOS1

USB_10_11

USB_8_9

PWRBTN1

RSTBTN1

USB_12_13

FRONT_1394

IR1

HDMI_SPDIF1

HD_AUDIO1

eSATA

USB3. 0 T:USB2 B:USB 3

eSATA

Top: RJ-45

USB 3.0 T:USB 0 B:U SB1

USB 2.0 T:USB 6 B:U SB7

IEEE 1394

Top: RJ-45

USB 2.0 T:USB 4 B:U SB5

Clr CMOS

PS2

Keyboard

USB2. 0 T:USB0 B:USB 1

26.7cm ( 10.5 in )

15 16

2930

USB2. 0 T:USB2 B:USB 3

Top:

Central/Bass

Center:

REAR SPK

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

Bottom:

Optical

SPDIF

Bottom:

MIC IN

SAS_4_5

CIR1

2 ozCop perP CB

Soun d CORE 3D

Int el

X79

LSI

230 8

PLX

874 7

PLX

874 7

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1 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Black) 4 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 5 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 6 2011-Pin CPU Socket 7 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 8 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 9 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_D2, DDR3_C2, Black) 10 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_D1, DDR3_C1, Black) 11 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 12 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5, Black) 13 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7, Black) 14 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 16 SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0_1, Gray) 18 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_0_1, Black) 19 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2_3, Black) 20 SAS Connector (SAS_0_1, Gray) 21 SAS Connector (SAS_2_3, Gray) 22 SAS Connector (SAS_4_5, Gray) 23 SAS Connector (SAS_6_7, Gray) 24 Intel X79 Chipset 25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

26 USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9, Black) 27 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1, Gray) 28 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 29 USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11, Black) 30 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 31 USB 2.0 Header (USB_12_13, Black) 32 Dr. Debug 33 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 34 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 35 Power LED Header (PLED1) 36 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) 37 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector (SLI/XFIRE_PWR2) 38 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 39 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

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40 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header (FRONT_1394) 41 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 42 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 43 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE7, Black) 44 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE6, Black) 45 46 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 47 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 48 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Black) 49 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black) 50 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector (SLI/XFIRE_PWR1)

PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5, Black)

I/O Panel

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) * 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394) * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port 5 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 7 Rear Speaker (Black) 8 Optical SPDIF Out Port 9 Line In (Light Blue)

** 10 Front Speaker (Lime) 11 Microphone (Pink) *** 12 eSATA Connectors 13 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1) 14 USB 2.0 Ports (USB3_67) 15 USB 2.0 Ports (USB3_4_5) 16 USB 2.0 Ports (USB3_2_3) 17 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 18 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* There are two LEDs next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN Port LED Indications

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

ACT/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 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.

LAN Port

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line in (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 6) (No. 9)

2 V -- -- -4 -- -- -- -6 V V V -8 V V V V

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing X79 Extreme11 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. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS software might be

updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-

tice. In case any modications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may nd

the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit

our website for specic information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

X79 Extreme11 Motherboard (CEB Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)

X79 Extreme11 Quick Installation Guide X79 Extreme11 Support CD

6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel 4 x HDD Screws 6 x Chassis Screws 1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Conguration to

AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our support CD for details.

/ VistaTM 64-

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1.2 Specifications

Platform - CEB Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm

- Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) CPU - Supports Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket

- Digi Power Design

- 24 + 2 Power Phase Design

- Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology

Chipset - Intel® X79 Memory - Quad Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- 8 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Supports DDR3 2500+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/ 1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

- Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory with Intel® Workstation 1S Xeon® processors E5 16xx/26xx/46xx series in socket LGA 2011

- Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB (see CAUTION 4)

- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)1.3/1.2 Expansion Slot - 7 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE5/PCIE7: x16/16/16/16 mode; PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE4/PCIE5/ PCIE6/PCIE7: x16/8/8/8/8/8/8) (see CAUTION 5)

- Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 4-Way CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireX

- Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 4-Way SLITM, 3-Way SLI and SLI

Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio

- Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor

- Supports CrystalVoice

- Supports Scout Mode

- Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0

- Premium Headset Amplier (PHA) (see CAUTION 6) LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Broadcom BCM57781

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

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- Supports Energy Efcient Ethernet 802.3az

- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function

- Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 8 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 2 x eSATA Connectors

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports

- 2 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port

- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) SATA 3 - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® X79, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage

3.0), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug

- 8 x SAS/SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by LSI SAS2308, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1E and RAID10), NCQ and Hot Plug USB3.0 - 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by TI®, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s

- 2 x Front USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) by TI®, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 3.0), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug

- 8 x SAS/SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x CIR header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- 1 x IEEE 1394 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 SB Fan connector (3-pin)

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors

- 2 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors

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- 2 x SLI/XFire power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)

- 2 x USB 3.0 header (supports 4 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 with LED BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU, VCCSA, DRAM, VTT, CPU PLL, PCH1.1V, PCH1.5V Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial Unique Feature - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 8)

- ASRock Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 10)

- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 12)

- ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 13)

- ASRock X-FAN (see CAUTION 14)

- ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 15)

- ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) (see CAUTION 16)

- ASRock Internet Flash (see CAUTION 17)

- ASRock UEFI System Browser

- ASRock Easy RAID Installer

- ASRock Interactive UEFI

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 18)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 19)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

- Good Night LED Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

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- CPU/Chassis/Power/SB Fan Tachometer

- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto Adjust by CPU Temperature)

- CPU/Chassis/SB Fan Multi-Speed Control

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certications - FCC, CE, WHQL

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 20)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

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CAUTION!

1. Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) is an innovative new design of MOSFETs. The silicon die area is increased by stacking two dies into a MOSFET. The larger the die area, the lower Rds(on). Compared to traditional discrete MOSFET, DSM can provide larger die area and lower Rds(on), so

the power supply for CPU Vcore is more efcient.

2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 80 of the User Manual.

3. This motherboard supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Quad Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation.

4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.

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5. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn’t support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard is already PCIE 3.0 hardware ready. It depends on Intel’s CPU to enable PCIE 3.0. Please check Intel’s website for information on future CPU updates and releases.

6. For serious gamers and enthusiasts who cannot tolerate mediocre audio,

Premium Headset Amplier (PHA) provides wider bandwidth, higher slew

rate with lower noise and distortion. It also supports up to 250 Ohm highend headsets, which delivers crisper audio into the users ears.

7. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.

8. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking, you are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system per-

formance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a prole and share it with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC prole to

their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efciency when the CPU cores are idle without sacricing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

9. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS ash utility embedded in Flash ROM.

This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS

without entering operating systems rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. With

this utility, you can press the <F6> key during the POST or the <F2> key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash.

Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS le to your USB ash drive, oppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional oppy diskette or other complicated ash utility. Please be noted that the USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 le system.

10. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience.

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp

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11. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The

performance may depend on the properties of the device.

12. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes

the benets listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can congure your application’s priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game’s priority higher, it can lower

the latency in games. Trafc 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 transferring currently.

13. ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into F-Stream. It

fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously

visited websites, making web surng faster than ever. And it also boosts

the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.

14. ASRock X-FAN will be automatically activated only when the system

rises to a certain temperature under heavy-loading or overclocking. Normally, ASRock X-FAN will remain deactivated to give users the quietest computing experience. The target temperature and fan speed settings

can be congured in the UEFI setup utility.

15. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear

of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock

Crashless BIOS will automatically nish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that BIOS les need to be placed in the

root directory of your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature.

16. Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet

access at specied 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.

17. Internet Flash searches for available UEFI rmware updates from our

servers. In other words, the system can auto-detect the latest UEFI from

our servers and ash them without entering Windows OS. Please note that you must be running on a DHCP congured computer in order to en-

able this function.

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18. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause instability of the system or damage the CPU.

19. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

20. EuP stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by the European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system should be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standards, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet

the standard of 5v, and the standby power efciency should be higher

than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you to check with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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2. Installation

This is a CEB form factor (12.0" x 10.5", 30.5 x 26.7 cm) motherboard. Before you

install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard’s components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched

off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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2.3 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 2011-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below.

Before you insert the 2011-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengage the left lever by pressing it

down and sliding it out of the hook.

Step 1-2. Disengage the right lever by pressing

it down and sliding it out of the hook.

2011-Pin Socket Overview

Step 1-3. Keep the right lever positioned at

about 90 degrees in order to ip up

the load plate.

Step 2. Insert the 2011-Pin CPU:

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edge with the

triangle mark(Pin 1) on your upper right corner.

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Pin1

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Step 2-2. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation

key notches.

orientation key notch

Pin1

orientation key notch

2011-Pin CPU

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the four orientation key notches of the CPU with the four alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the

socket by using a purely vertical motion.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the sock-

et and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Close the socket:

Step 3-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS, then

the cover will automatically come off by itself.

alignment key

2011-Pin Socket

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The cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.

Step 3-2. Press down the right load lever, and

secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab.

Step 3-3. Press down the left load lever, and

secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab.

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2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with a 2011-Pin socket that supports Intel 2011Pin CPUs. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 2011-Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you install the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 7 or CPU_FAN2, see page 2, No. 8).

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 2011-Pin CPUs. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of

IHS on the socket’s surface.

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure

that the fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 7 or CPU_

FAN2, see page 2, No. 8). Step 3. Align screws with the motherboard’s holes. Step 4. Use a screw driver to install the screws.

If you don’t fasten the screws, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step 6. Secure redundant cable with tie-wrap to ensure the cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.

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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides eight 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. For quad channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM in the slots, so that Quad Channel Memory Technology can be activated.

1. Due to Intel® CPU spec denition, please install the memory modules on DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, DDR3_C1 and DDR3_D1 for first priority. If the four DDR3 DIMM slots above are fully installed, and you want to use more than four memory modules, please install the other memory modules from left to right (from DDR3_A2, DDR3_ B2, DDR3_D2 to DDR3_C2.)

2. If only two memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots, then Dual Channel Memory Technology is activated. If three memory modules are installed, then Triple Channel Memory Technology is activated. If more than four memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots, then Quad Channel Memory Technology is activated.

3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align the DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.

The DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent

damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot in incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 7 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slots:PCIE1 / PCIE2 / PCIE3 / PCIE4 / PCIE5 / PCIE6 / PCIE7 (PCIE 3.0 x16

slots) are used for PCI Express graphics cards.

PCIE Slot Congurations

PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5 PCIE6 PCIE7 Two Graphics Cards in x16 N/A N/A N/A x16 N/A N/A CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode Three Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM or x16 N/A x16 N/A x16 N/A N/A 3-Way SLITM Mode Four Graphics Cards in 4-Way CrossFireXTM or x16 N/A x16 N/A x16 N/A x16 4-Way SLITM Mode Seven Graphics Cards x16 x8 x8 x8 x8 x8 x8

1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card in the PCIE1 slot.

2. In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install the PCI Express x16 graphics cards in PCIE1 and PCIE5 slots. Both these two slots will work at x16 bandwidth.

3. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM or 3-Way SLITM mode, please install the PCI Express x16 graphics cards in PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE5 slots. PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE5 will work at x16 bandwidth.

4. In 4-Way CrossFireXTM or 4-Way SLITM mode, please install the PCI Express x16 graphics cards in PCIE1, PCIE3, PCIE5 and PCIE7 slots. PCIE1, PCIE3, PCIE5 and PCIE7 will work at x16 bandwidth.

5. Please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

6. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processors don’t support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard is already PCIE 3.0 hardware ready. It depends on Intel’s CPU to enable PCIE 3.0. Please check Intel’s website for information on future CPU updates and releases.

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Installing an expansion card

Step 1. 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. Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot. Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Configuration

This section explains how to congure your ASRock Game Blaster.

2.7.1 THX TRUSTUDIO PRO

THX TruStudio Pro

Click the power button on the left to activate or deactivate. Surround Control the level of audio immersion in music, movies and games. Crystalizer Enhance music and movies to make them sound livelier. Bass Control the desired level of bass. Crossover Frequency Redirect all frequencies below this value to the optimal speaker for better bass response. Smart Volume

Adjust the loudness of your audio playback automatically to minimize sudden volume changes. Dialog Plus Enhance the voices in movies for clearer dialog.

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2.7.2 CRYSTALVOICE

Select a recording device Mic Volume Control the level of mic volume.

Mic Boost Control the level of mic boost.

CrystalVoice Click the power button on the left to activate or deactivate. FX Morph your voice into different characters and accents.

Smart Volume Be heard clearly without having to shout or whisper. Noise Reduction

Eliminate unwanted background noise in your conversation. Acoustic Echo Cancellation Eliminate echoes that interfere with your conversation.

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2.7.3 SCOUT MODE

Scout Mode

Enable or disable scout mode. This proprietary technology allows you to hear your enemies from further away, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat.

Hot Key Conguration

Congure hot keys to enable or disable scout mode.

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2.7.4 SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES

Speakers / Headphones Conguration

Select the device connected.

Optional Speakers:

Center

Enable or disable center speaker.

Subwoofer

Enable or disable subwoofer.

Rear pair

Enable or disable rear pair speakers.

If there are both speakers and front headphones connected, please select the device you desire to use as audio output.

Full-Range Speakers:

Select full-range speakers.

Front left and right

Surround speakers

Bass Management

Bass Redirection

Enable or disable bass redirection.

Subwoofer Gain Enable or disable subwoofer gain. Crossover Frequency Redirect all frequencies below this value to the optimal speaker for better

bass response.

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2.7.5 MIXER

Playback Speakers Control the level of speakers playback.

SPDIF-Out Control the level of SPDIF-Out playback.

Balance Control the level of various speaker’s balance.

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REC

Input Device Select input device. What U Hear Control the level of playback redirect.

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2.7.6 EQUALIZER

Choose from Flat, Acoustic, Classical, Country, Dance, Jazz, New Age, Pop,

Rock and Vocal.

2.7.7 JACK SETUP

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Device Connected:

Select the device connected.

5.1 Surround

7.1 EX Surround

Stereo and Line-In

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Show Jack Setup dialog when an audio jack is inserted

Enable or disable Jack Setup dialog.

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2.7.8 ADVANCED FEATURES

Play stereo mix to digital output

Enable or disable play stereo mix to digital output.

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2.7.9 PROFILE

User Proles

You can save, load or delete your user proles. The default is <Custom>.

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Note

1. If you want to hear your own voice through the microphone (Playback mode). You can change your settings to "playback mode" by checking the "Listen to this

device" box in Control panel Sound Recording Microphone Properties Listen.

2. If you want to change your playback device to a SPDIF-Out device, go into Control panel Sound Playback, then right click on SPDIF-Out and check the "Set as Default Device" option.

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2.8 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM, 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLI

Operation

Guide

This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM, 3-Way SLITM, 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to four identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS. NVIDIA® 3-Way SLITM, 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM technology supports Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS only. Please follow the installation procedures in this section.

Requirements

1. For SLITM technology, you should have two identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certied. For 3-Way SLITM technology you should have three, whereas for 4-Way SLITM technology you should have four. For Quad SLITM technology, you should have two identical Quad SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certied.

2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology (driver version 280.41 and later). Download the driver from NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).

3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. It is recommended to use NVIDIA®

certied PSU. Please refer to NVIDIA® website for details.

2.8.1 Graphics Card Setup

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2.8.1.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1. Install identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certied be-

cause different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

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