ASRock X79 Extreme6-GB User Manual
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(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”
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Published December 2011
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ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
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Motherboard Layout (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6)
3
5
2
1
4
40
DDR3_A1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
PCIE2
X
COM1
DDR3_A2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
FastUSB
DDR3_B1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
PCI1
PCI2
X
FastLAN
IR1
1
1
24.4cm (9.6in)
DDR3_B2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
SLI/XFIRE_PWR1
PCIE1
PCI Express3.0 Ready
ErP/EuPReady
PCIE3
FrontUSB 3.0
PCIE4
USB_4_5
FRONT_1394
1
1
CIR1
373839
Keyboard
Mouse
PS2
PS2
PWR_FAN1
Clr
CMOS
Coaxial
SPDIF
Optical
SPDIF
USB3.0
T:U SB 0
B:USB1
USB3.0
T:U SB 2
B:USB3
USB2.0
Top:
T:U SB 0
RJ-45
B:USB1
IEEE1394
eSATA3
USB2.0
T:US B4
B:USB5
Bottom:
CTRBASS
Center:
REARSPK
Top:
SIDESPK
Top:
LINEIN
Bottom:
MICIN
Center:
FRONT
49
LAN
PHY
48
47
46
Super
I/O
45
44
AUDIO
CODEC
43
HDMI_SPDIF1
1
HD_AUDIO1
Designedin Taipei
1
1
42
41
1 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 26 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1)
2 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_A1, Black) 27 Power Switch (PWRBTN1)
3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_A2, Black) 28 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black)
4 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_B1, Black) 29 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black)
5 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_B2, Black) 30 Power LED Header (PLED1)
6 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 31 Dr. Debug
7 2011-Pin CPU Socket 32 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)
8 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 33 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
9 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 34 USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9, Black)
10 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_D2, Black) 35 USB 2.0 Header (USB_6_7, Black)
11 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_D1, Black) 36 USB 2.0 Header (USB_4_5, Black)
12 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_C2, Black) 37 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1, Gray)
13 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_C1, Black) 38 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
14 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) (FRONT_1394, Black)
15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2, Gray) 39 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
16 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5, Black) 40 COM Port Header (COM1)
17 Intel X79 Chipset 41 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Black)
18 SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1) 42 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black)
19 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A0_A1, Gray) 43 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Black)
20 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1, Gray) 44 PCI Slot (PCI2, Black)
21 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2_3, Black) 45 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black)
22 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_0_1, Black) 46 PCI Slot (PCI1, Black)
23 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 47 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, Black)
24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 48 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black)
25 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 49 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector
ATX12V1
2 ozCopper PCB
3-WaySLI
USB_6_7
1
6
CMOS
Battery
7
9
13
10
8
11
12
CPU_FAN2
CPU_FAN1
DDR3 2400+
30.5cm (12.0in)
14
ATXPWR1
RoHS
DDR3_D2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDR3_C2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDR3_D1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDR3_C1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
4 ChannelsDDR3
SB_FAN1
Intel
X79
CLRCMOS1
SPEAKER1
CHA_FAN2
1
1
64Mb
PLED1
1
Debug
BIOS
PANEL1
PLEDPWRBTN
Dr.
PWRBTN1
RSTBTN1
1
HDLED RESET
26
27282930313233
USB_8_9
CHA_FAN3
1
343536
15
SATA3_A2
16
USB3_4_5
1
17
18
19
SATA3_A0_A1
20
SATA3_0_1
21
SATA2_2_3
22
SATA2_0_1
CHA_FAN1
23
24
25
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I/O Panel (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6)
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 10 Microphone (Pink)
2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 11 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394)
* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port *** 12 eSATA3 Connector
4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 Side Speaker (Gray) 14 USB 3.0 Ports (USB_23)
6 Rear Speaker (Black) 15 USB 3.0 Ports (USB_01)
7 Central / Bass (Orange) 16 Optical SPDIF Out Port
8 Line In (Light Blue) 17 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN)
** 9 Front Speaker (Lime) 18 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
LAN Port LED Indications
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN Port
SPEED
LED
If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.
**
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5)
2 V -- -- -4 V V -- -6 V V V -8 V V V V
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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will fi nd “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 Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek
HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
*** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M.
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ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB)
ASRock Game Blaster is packed with the new earthshattering Creative Sound
Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor. It is designed to deliver sound and
voice with unbeatable quality and accurate 3D positional audio. It also boosts gaming performance, enables dual LAN with teaming function, and allows users to
morph their voice into miscellaneous characters which is amusingly funny.
4 x 1/8” Mini Jacks
** Front Panel Audio Header
*** HDMI_SPDIF Header
* LAN RJ-45 Port
Optical SPDIF Out Port
ASRock Game Blaster is a proprietary card instead of a standard PCI-E x1 card.
Thus, it is only supported by some of ASRock’s motherboards. Please refer to
ASRock’s website for the motherboard support list.
ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
PCIE Gold Fingers
Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
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* 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 Green 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
LAN Port
** Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin F_AUDIO1)
*** HDMI_SPDIF Header
(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)
GND
1
MIC2_L
DUMMY
1
PRESENCE#
MIC_RET
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
OUT_RET
OUT2_L
GND
SPDIF OUT
**** The onboard audio will be disabled when ASRock Game Blaster is installed, but you can still
enable it in the UEFI setup. If ASRock Game Blaster is installed, THX TruStudio
TM
function
of the onboard audio Realtek ALC898 is not supported.
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ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
Specifications
Platform - Size: 4.3-in x 3.0-in, 11.0 cm x 7.5 cm
- Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
Chipset - Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice
processor
- Powerful 32-bit 200Mhz QUAD-Processor SIMD DSP
- 102dB 24-bit DAC
- 101dB 24-bit ADC
Output Features - Supports Stereo / 2.1 Speakers / 5.1 Surround / 7.1
Surround-EX / Headphones
- Front Panel Headphone Out with built-in amplifi er (shared
with jack 4)
- Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- Optical SPDIF Out Port
Input Features - Line in / Microphone in shared with 1/8" mini jack (jack 3)
- Front Panel Microphone In
Audio - Supports THX TruStudio
- Supports CrystalVoice
- Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0
- Supports Full Blu-ray Profi le 2.0 Audio Decoder
- Supports Blu-ray Audio
- Supports AES-128 Encryption/Decryption Engine
LAN - Broadcom BCM57781
- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports Energy Effi cient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function (for motherboards
with Broadcom LAN)
- Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
- 4 x 1/8" mini jacks
Connector - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
OS - Microsoft
®
Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
compliant
TM
PRO
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 motherboard,
a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found
in the user manual presented in the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifi cations and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifi cations of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may fi 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 specifi c information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Support CD
5 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data 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
1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card
1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card
1 x ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB)
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 Confi guration to
AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our
support CD for details.
TM
/ VistaTM 64-
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1.2 Specifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
CPU - Supports Intel
Socket
- Digi Power Design
- 12 + 2 Power Phase Design
- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
Chipset - Intel
®
X79
Memory - Quad Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- 8 x DDR3 DIMM slots (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports DDR3 2400+(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 Profi le (XMP)1.3/1.2
Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1 @ x16 mode;
PCIE3 @ x16 mode; PCIE4 @ x8 mode) (see CAUTION 5)
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
- 2 x PCI slots
- Supports AMD
and CrossFireX
- Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM
Audio ASRock Game Blaster Audio
(X79 Extreme6/GB) - Supported by the bundled ASRock Game Blaster
- Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice
processor
- Supports THX TruStudio
- Supports CrystalVoice
- Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0
Onboard Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
(Realtek ALC898 Audio Codec)
- Premium Blu-ray audio support
- Supports THX TruStudio
®
CoreTM i7 processor family for the LGA 2011
®
TM
Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireX
TM
TM
PRO
TM
TM
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Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
(X79 Extreme6) (Realtek ALC898 Audio Codec)
- Premium Blu-ray audio support
- Supports THX TruStudio
TM
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Broadcom BCM57781
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports Energy Effi cient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function with the bundled
ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB)
- Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x eSATA3 Connector
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports
- 1 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: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6)
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" functions
- 3 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061,
support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions
USB3.0 - 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by TI
®
, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up
to 5Gb/s
- 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) by
ASMedia ASM1042, supports 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 functions
- 5 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x CIR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
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- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- 1 x Power LED header
- CPU/Chassis/Power/SB FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- SLI/XFire power connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports)
- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
Smart Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED
- 1 x Power Switch with LED
- 1 x Reset 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, ASRock Software Suite
(ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM)
Unique Feature - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 7)
- ASRock Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8)
- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 9)
- ASRock SmartView (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)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 16)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 17)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- Good Night LED
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power/SB Fan Tachometer
- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto Adjust by CPU Temperature)
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- CPU/Chassis/SB Fan Multi-Speed Control
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ VistaTM 64-bit
/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 18)
Certifi cations - FCC, CE, WHQL
- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
(see CAUTION 19)
* 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 the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system
stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system.
It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible
damage caused by overclocking.
CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page
82 of “User Manual” in the support CD.
2. 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 19 for proper installation.
3. Due to Intel
on DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, DDR3_C1 and DDR3_D1 for the fi rst priority.
If above four DDR3 DIMM slots 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.)
4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows
VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows
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 microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3
for proper connection.
®
CPU spec definition, please install the memory modules
®
cannot use.
®
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7. 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 performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profi le and
share it with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC profi 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 effi ciency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrifi cing
computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation proce-
dures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
8. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS fl ash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems fi 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 fi le to your USB fl ash drive,
fl oppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few
clicks without preparing an additional fl oppy diskette or other complicated
fl ash utility. Please be noted that the USB fl ash drive or hard drive must
use FAT32/16/12 fi le system.
9. 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
10. ASRock SmartView, a new function for internet browsers, is the smart
start page for IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history,
your Facebook friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced
view for a more personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are
exclusively equipped with the ASRock SmartView utility that helps you
keep in touch with friends on-the-go. To use ASRock SmartView feature,
please make sure your OS version is Windows
TM
Vista
64 bit, and your browser version is IE8.
®
7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM /
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp
11. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The
performance may depend on the properties of the device.
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12. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes the
benefi ts listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can confi 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. Traffi 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 ASRock Ex-
treme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows
shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5
times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces
the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their
lifespan.
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 confi 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 fi nish the BIOS update procedure after
regaining power. Please note that BIOS fi les need to be placed in the
root directory of your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0, ASRock XFast RAM and
ASRock Game Blaster are not supported by Microsoft
XP 64-bit.
19. EuP stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by the
European Union to defi ne the power consumption for the completed sys-
tem. 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 effi 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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OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM also
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2. Installation
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
component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard 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 components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antstatic 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.
2.1 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 2011-Pin CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Load Lever
Load Plate
Load Lever
ContactArray
Socket Body
2011-Pin Socket Overview
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.
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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.
Step 1-3. Keep the right lever positioned at
about 90 degrees in order to fl ip up
the load plate.
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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.
Step 2-2. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation
key notches.
orientation key notch
orientation key notch
2011-Pin CPU 2011-Pin Socket
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the four orientation key
notches of the CPU with the four alignment keys of the socket.
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Pin1
alignment key
Pin1
alignment key
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.
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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2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard is equipped with 2011-Pin socket that supports Intel 2011-Pin
CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 2011Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you installed 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. 9 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 CPU.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of
IHS on the socket surface.
Apply Thermal
Interface Material
Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure
fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_
FAN1, see page 2, No. 9 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.
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Screws
(4 corners)
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 excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure the cable does not interfere
with fan operation or contact other components.
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2.3 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 confi 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 defi nition, please install the memory mod-
ules on DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, DDR3_C1 and DDR3_D1 for the
fi rst priority. If above four DDR3 DIMM slots 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 a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the slot.
notch
break
notch
break
The DIMM only fi ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into
the slot at incorrect orientation.
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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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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slots) are used for PCI Express x16 lane
width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to
support CrossFireX
PCIE2 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE4 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width
graphics cards, ASRock Game Blaster, or used to install PCI Express
graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireX
1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express
x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot.
2. In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16
graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, both these two
slots will work at x16 bandwidth.
3. In 3-Way CrossFireX
Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots.
Therefore, PCIE1 and PCIE3 will work at x16 bandwidth, while PCIE4
works at x8 bandwidth.
4. If ASRock Game Blaster is installed, this motherboard cannot support
CrossFireXTM or SLITM with 3-space graphics cards. If ASRock Game
Blaster is installed, this motherboard cannot support 3-Way
CrossFireX
5. Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector
(CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple
graphics cards for better thermal environment.
6. Currently Intel
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.
TM
or SLITM function.
TM
or 3-Way SLITM function.
TM
or 3-Way SLITM mode, please install PCI
TM
or 3-Way SLITM.
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Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn’t
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the 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.
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Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press fi 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.
2.5 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB)
2.5.1 ASRock Game Blaster and Driver Installation
Step 1. Please refer to the “Expansion Slots” section then insert ASRock Game
Blaster into PCIE4 slot.
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Step 2. In order to avoid mechanical confl ict, please fasten your VGA cards and
ASRock Game Blaster to the chassis with screws.
VGA card
ASRock Game
Blaster
VGA card
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Step 3. Follow the step by step driver setup directions. Please make sure to use
Windows® VistaTM 32-bit / 64-bit or Windows® 7 32-bit / 64-bit.
ASRock Game Blaster is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.
Step 4. Restart your computer for ASRock Game Blaster to take effect.
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Some VGA cards violate the PCI-E spec and may result in mechanical
confl ict with ASRock Game Blaster. In this case, we suggest you to follow
the steps below to uninstall the chassis of the ASRock Game Blaster to fi x
the confl ict.
Step 1. Unscrew the four screws which hold the chassis and ASRock Game
Blaster together.
Step 2. Remove the chassis of the ASRock Game Blaster.
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Step 3. Refasten the screw on the upper left corner and secure it with the screw
nut which is bundled with ASRock Game Blaster.
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2.5.2 ASRock Game Blaster Configuration
This section explains how to confi gure your ASRock Game Blaster.
2.5.2.1 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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2.5.2.2 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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2.5.2.3 SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES
Speakers / Headphones Confi 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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2.5.2.4 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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Input Device
Select input device.
What U Hear
Control the level of playback redirect.
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2.5.2.5 EQUALIZER
EQ
Choose from Flat, Acoustic, Classical, Country, Dance, Jazz, New Age, Pop,
Rock and Vocal.
2.5.2.6 JACK SETUP
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Device Connected:
Select the device connected.
5.1 Surround
7.1 EX Surround
Front panel headphones is shared with
side speakers.
Stereo and Microphone
Front Speakers
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speakers
Front Speakers
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speakers
Side Speakers
Speakers
Microphone
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Stereo and Line-In
Show Jack Setup dialog when an audio jack is inserted
Enable or disable Jack Setup dialog.
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Line-In
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