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controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
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ATX12V1
SLI/XFIRE_PWR1
DDR3 _A2 (64 b it, 240 -pin mo dule)
DDR3 _A1 (64 b it, 240 -pin mo dule)
DDR3 _B2 (64 b it, 240 -pin mo dule)
DDR3 _B1 (64 b it, 240 -pin mo dule)
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN2
PWR_FAN1
ATXP WR1
64Mb
BIOS
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USB3_11_1 2
1
USB3_9_1 0
CMOS
Battery
SATA3_0_1
SATA2_2_3
SATA2_4_5
SAS_0_1
SAS_2_3
SAS_4_5
SAS_6_7
Dr.
Debug
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
Supe r
I/O
PCIE3
PCIE2
PCIE5
PCIE7
PCIE1
PCIE4
PCIE6
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HDMI_SPDIF1
COM1
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HD_AUDIO1
IR1
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FRONT_1394
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USB6_7
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CIR1
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USB4_51USB2_3
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PLED1
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CLRCMOS1
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HDLED RESET
PLEDPWRBTN
PANEL1
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SPEAKER1
RSTBTN
PWRBTN
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AUDIO
CODEC
26.7cm (10.5 in)
30. 5cm (12 .0 in)
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B: USB2
PS2
Keyboard/
Mouse
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CMOS
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B: USB1
IEEE 13 94
eSATA_1
USB 3.0
T: USB3
B: USB4
HDMI1
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.0
T: USB5
B: USB6
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.0
T: USB7
B: USB8
Top:
Central /Bass
Center:
REAR SPK
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
Optical
SPDIF
Bottom:
MIC IN
DDR3 3000+
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Motherboard Layout
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 1155-Pin CPU Socket
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Black)
7 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
9 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_11_12)
10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_9_10)
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11 SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1)
12 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb)
13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0_1, Gray)
14 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2_3, Black)
15 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4_5, Black)
16 SAS2/SATA3 Connector (SAS_0_1, Gray)
17 SAS2/SATA3 Connector (SAS_2_3, Gray)
18 SAS2/SATA3 Connector (SAS_4_5, Gray)
19 SAS2/SATA3 Connector (SAS_6_7, Gray)
20 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
21 Intel Z77 Chipset
22 Power LED Header (PLED1)
23 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
25 Power Switch (PWRBTN1)
26 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1)
27 Dr. Debug
28 Vertical Type A USB (USB8)
29 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3)
30 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)
31 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)
32 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1)
33 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
35 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header (FRONT_1394)
36 COM Port Header (COM1)
37 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
38 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
39 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
40 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE7)
41 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE6)
42 Mini PCI Express Slot (MINI_PCIE1)
43 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5)
44 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE4)
45 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3)
46 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)
47 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1)
48 SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (SLI/XFIRE_PWR1)
49 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)
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1 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
2 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_34)
*3 LAN RJ-45 Port
4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
*5 LAN RJ-45 Port
6 Central / Bass (Orange)
7 Rear Speaker (Black)
8 Line In (Light Blue)
**9 Front Speaker (Lime)
* There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN
port LED indications.
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10 Microphone (Pink)
11 Optical SPDIF Out Port
12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_78)
13 IEEE 1394 Port (1394)
***14 eSATA3 Connector (eSATA_1)
15 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_56)
16 HDMI Port (HDMI1)
17 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN1)
18 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_12)
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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 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection
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ACT/LINK
LED
LAN Port
SPEED
LED
** 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.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output
Channels
2 V -- -- -4 V V -- -6 V V V -8 V V V V
To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the
front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will nd 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.
Front Speaker
(No. 9)
Rear Speaker
(No. 7)
Central / Bass
(No. 6)
Line In
(No. 8)
*** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M.
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z77 Extreme11 motherboard, a reli-
able 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 manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step hardware installation guide. Chapter 3 and 4 con-
tains the conguration guide of BIOS setup and information of the Support
CD.
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS software
might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to
change without notice. In case any modications of this manual
occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s web-
site without further notice. You may nd the latest VGA cards
and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard,
please visit our website for specic information about the model
you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
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1.1 Package Contents
ASRock Z77 Extreme11 Motherboard
(EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)
ASRock Z77 Extreme11 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock Z77 Extreme11 Support CD
8 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables
1 x I/O Panel Shield
1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card
1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card
1 x ASRock Wi-SB Box
12 x Screws
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1.2 Specications
Platform - EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7
cm
- 2oz copper PCB
- Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made
high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
CPU - Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5
/ i3 in LGA1155 Package
- Digi Power Design
- 8 + 4 Power Phase Design
- Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM)
- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
- Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
Chipset - Intel® Z77
- Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Smart
Connect Technology
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/
1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory
- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB
(see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)1.3/1.2
Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE5: single
at x16 (PCIE1)/x8(PCIE5) or dual at x8/x8; PCIE3: x8
mode)
* PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel® Ivy Bridge
CPU. With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports
PCIE 2.0.
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE7: x4 mode)
- 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
- 1 x mini-PCI Express slot: For WiFi + BT module
- PLX PEX 8747 and PLX PEX 8608 embedded
- Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 4-Way
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CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireX
TM
- Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and
SLI
TM
Graphics * Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA
outputs can be supported only with processors which
are GPU integrated.
- Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel®
Quick Sync Video 2.0, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear
Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD
Graphics 2500/4000 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU
- Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel®
Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear
Video HD Technology, Intel® HD Graphics 2000/3000,
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) with Intel®
Sandy Bridge CPU
- Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with Intel® Ivy Bridge
CPU. Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel®
Sandy Bridge CPU
- Max. shared memory 1760MB with Intel® Ivy Bridge
CPU. Max. shared memory 1759MB with Intel®
Sandy Bridge CPU
- Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution
up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC
and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI
- Supports HDCP with HDMI
- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD
playback with HDMI
Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
(Realtek ALC898 Audio Codec)
- Premium Blu-ray audio support
- Supports THX TruStudio
TM
LAN - 2 x PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Intel 82579V, Intel 82583V
- Supports Wake On LAN
- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function
- Supports PXE
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Wireless LAN - Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
- Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
- Supports High speed wireless connection up to
300Mbps
- 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive)
MIMO technology
- Supports Bluetooth 4.0 Class II
Rear Panel I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x eSATA3 Connector
- 8 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports
- 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and
SPEED LED)
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED
- HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line
in / Front Speaker / Microphone
SAS2/SATA3 - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® Z77, support
RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid
Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology),
NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
(SATA3_1 connector is shared with eSATA3 port)
- 8 x SAS2/SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by LSI
SAS2308 PCIe 3.0 x8 controller, support RAID (RAID
0, RAID 1, RAID 1E and RAID 10), MegaRAID Utility,
NCQ and Hot Plug
USB 3.0 - 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Intel® Z77, support USB
1.1/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
- 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ188, support USB
1.1/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
- 2 x Front USB 3.0 headers by Etron EJ188 (support
4 USB 3.0 ports), support USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to
5Gb/s
Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID
0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 Intel Rapid Storage and
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Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and
Hot Plug
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors
- 8 x SAS2/SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x CIR header
- 1 x COM port 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
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- SLI/XFire power connector
- Front panel audio connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1 x Vertical Type A USB
- 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports)
- 1 x Dr. Debug 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 Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA
Voltage Multi-adjustment
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),
CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google
Chrome Browser
Hardware - CPU/Chassis/SB Temperature Sensing
Monitor - CPU/Chassis/Power/SB Fan Tachometer
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- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan
- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM
/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant
Certications - 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
WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with over-
clocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying
Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or
even cause damage to the components and devices of your
system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are
not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
CAUTION!
1. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size
may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM. For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast
RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.
1.3 Unique Features
ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU)
ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one
tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan
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Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES and XFast RAM.
In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of
your system. In Fan Control, it shows the fan speed and
temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking, you are
allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system
performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share it with your friends. Your
friends then can load the OC prole 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 efciency when the CPU cores
are idle without sacrificing computing performance. In
XFast RAM, it fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU.
ASRock Instant Boot
ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your PC in
just a few seconds, provides a much more efcient way
to save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for your system. It leverages the S3 and S4
ACPI features which normally enable the Sleep/Standby
and Hibernation modes in Windows® to shorten boot up
time. By calling S3 and S4 at specic timing during the
shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you
to enter your Windows® desktop in a few seconds.
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ASRock Instant Flash
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 util-
ity, 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
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complicated ash utility. Please be noted that the USB
ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 le sys-
tem.
ASRock APP Charger
If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your
Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock
has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock APP
Charger. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes
your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer
and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger
allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports 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 XFast USB
ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device per-
formance. The performance may depend on the properties of the device.
ASRock XFast LAN
ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access,
which includes the benets listed below. LAN Application
Prioritization: You can congure your application’s prior-
ity ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in
Game: After setting online game’s priority higher, it can
lower the latency in games. Traffic Shaping: You can
watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously.
Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you
are transferring currently.
ASRock XFast RAM
ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included in
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ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It fully utilizes
the memory space that cannot be used under Windows®
32-bit OS. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time
of previously visited websites, making web surng 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.
ASRock X-FAN
ASRock X-FAN will be automatically activated only when
the system rises to a certain temperature under heavyloading or overclocking. Normally, ASRock X-FAN will
remain deactivated to give users the quietest computing
experience. The target temperature and fan speed set-
tings can be congured in the UEFI setup utility.
ASRock Crashless BIOS
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 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
USB2.0 ports support this feature.
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ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)
Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or
restrict internet access at specied 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.
ASRock Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash searches and updates the latest
UEFI rmware version from our servers for you. In other
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words, you won’t need to enter Windows® OS to waste
time on searching for the les or copying the les to an
USB device. It will all be done automatically by one click
in the UEFI.
ASRock UEFI System Browser
ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in
graphical UEFI. It can detect the devices and congurations that users are currently using in their PC. With the
UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the cur-
rent system conguration in UEFI setup.
ASRock Dehumidier Function
Users may prevent motherboard damages due to damp-
ness by enabling “Dehumidifier Function”. When en-
abling Dehumidier Function, the computer will power on
automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/
S5 state.
Lucid Virtu Universal MVP
VIRTU Universal MVP includes the base features of Virtu
Universal technology, which virtualizes integrated GPU
and discrete GPU for best of breed functionality. It also
features Virtual Vsync™ for no-compromise visual quality. With the added benets of HyperFormance technology, VIRTU Universal MVP improves game performance
by intelligently reducing redundant rendering tasks in the
ow between the CPU, GPU and the display.
ASRock Interactive UEFI
ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system congura-
tion tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The
unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface
and brings a lot more amusing.
ASRock Easy RAID Installer
ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the
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RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage de-
vice. 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.
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
easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the
PC. Just simply enable this function; the PC will enter
the UEFI directly after you restart.
ASRock Good Night LED
ASRock Good Night LED technology can offer you a bet-
ter environment by extinguishing the unessential LED.
By enabling Good Night LED in BIOS, the Power / HDD
/ LAN LED will be switched off when system is on. Not
only this, Good night LED will automatically switch off
Power and Keyboard LED when the system enters into
Standby / Hibernation mode as well.
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Vertical Type A USB
Vertical type USB ports are rarely seen on motherboard
designs. This ASRock motherboard is unprecedentedly
equipped with a vertical USB 2.0 port named Vertical
Type A USB. Besides the USB ports on the rear I/O,
Vertical Type A USB is a convenient alternative port for
users to plug in devices.
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Chapter 2: Installation
This is an EATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the mother-
board, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or
removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause
physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.
2. 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.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a
grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the
components.
5. When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the
chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so
may damage the motherboard.
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2.1 Installing the CPU
In order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU
sockets more protection and make the
installation process easier, ASRock
has added a new protection cover on
top of the load plate to replace the
former PnP caps that were under the
load plate. For the installation of Intel®
1155-Pin CPUs with the new protection
cover, please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please
check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent
pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the
socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be
seriously damaged.
Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengage the lever by pressing
it down and sliding it out of the
hook. You do not have to remove
the protection cover.
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Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at
about 135 degrees in order to ip
up the load plate.
Step 2. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU:
Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edge which
is marked with a black line.
Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with the Integrat-
ed Heat Sink up. Locate Pin1 and
the two orientation key notches.
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black line
orientation key notch
Pin1
orientation key notch
1155-Pin CPU
For proper installation, please ensure to match the two
orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment
keys of the socket.
alignment key
alignment key
Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the
socket.
Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the
socket and properly mated to the
orient keys.
Pin1
1155-Pin Socket
Step 3. Close the socket:
Step 3-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 3-2. Press down the load lever, and
secure it with the load plate tab
under the retention tab. The protection cover will automatically
come off by itself.
Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the
motherboard for after service.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard is equipped with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel
1155-Pin CPUs. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 1155-Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you install the
heatsink, you need to spray 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 p.2,
No. 4 or CPU_FAN2, see p.2, No. 3).
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 a heatsink and fan for
1155-Pin CPUs.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto the
center of the IHS on the socket’s surface.
Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. En-
sure that the fan cables are faced on the
side closest to the CPU fan connector on
the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see p.2,
No. 4 or CPU_FAN2, see p.2, No. 3).
Step 3. Align the fasteners with the holes on the
motherboard.
Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then
press the fastener caps down with your
thumb to install and lock. Repeat with the
remaining fasteners.
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If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Step 5. Connect the CPU fan connector with the fan header on the
motherboard.
Step 6. Secure redundant cable with tie-wrap to ensure that the cable
does not interfere with the fan’s operation or contact other
components.
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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. For dual channel
conguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed,
size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs.
1. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology
with only one memory module installed.
2. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module
into a DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM
may be damaged.
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.
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 at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both
ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
There are 7 PCI Express slots and 1 mini_PCI Express slot on this motherboard.
Mini-PCIE Slots: MINI_PCIE1 is used for mini-PCIE cards.
PCIE slots: PCIE2, PCIE4 and PCIE6 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slots) are used for
PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as a Gigabit LAN card or
SATA2 cards, etc.
PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane
width graphics cards.
PCIE3 and PCIE5 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) are used for PCI Express
x8 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express
graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM.
PCIE7 (PCIE 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width
graphics cards.
PCIE Slot Congurations
PCIE1 PCIE3 PCIE5 PCIE7
Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A
Two Graphics Cards in
CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode
Three Graphics Cards in
3-Way CrossFireXTM or
3-Way SLITM Mode
Four Graphics Cards in
4-Way CrossFireX
TM
x8 N/A x8 N/A
x8 x8 x8 N/A
x8 x8 x8 x4
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1. For better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the
motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or
CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards.
2. Only PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE5 slots support Gen 3 speed. To run
PCI Express in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you
install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run only at PCI
Express Gen 2 speed.
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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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep
the screws for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the
card is completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
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2.5 Installing Serial SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hard Disks
STEP 1: Connect the SATA power cable to the hard disk.
STEP 2: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the mother-
board’s SAS2 / SATA2 / SATA3 connectors.
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Serial ATA2 Connectors
(SATA2_2_3:
see p.2, No. 14)
(SATA2_4_5:
see p.2, No. 15)
SATA2_3SATA2_5
These four Serial ATA2
(SATA2) connectors sup-
SATA2_2SATA2_4
port SATA data cables for
internal storage devices.
The current SATA2 interface
allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data
transfer rate.
Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA3_0_1:
see p.2, No. 13)
SATA3_1
SATA3_0
These two Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connector supports SATA data cables for
internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/
s data transfer rate. If the eSATA3 port on the rear I/O has been connected, the internal SATA3_1 will not function.
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SAS2/Serial ATA3
Connectors
(SAS_0_1:
see p.2, No. 16)
(SAS_2_3:
see p.2, No. 17)
(SAS_4_5:
see p.2, No. 18)
(SAS_6_7:
see p.2, No. 19)
SAS_1SAS_5 SAS_3SAS_7
These eight SAS2/Serial
ATA3 (SATA3) connectors
SAS_0SAS_4 SAS_2SAS_6
support SAS/SATA data
cables for internal storage
devices. The current SAS2/
SATA3 interface allows up to
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
We recommend using Intel®
Z77 SATA2 ports instead of
SAS ports for your ODDs.
For connecting SAS HDDs,
please contact SAS data
cable dealers.
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2.6 Power Connectors
ATX 12V Power Connector
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.2, No. 1)
ATX Power Connector
(24-pin ATXPWR1)
(see p.2, No. 8)
8 5
4 1
12 124
Though this motherboard
provides 8-pin ATX 12V
power connector, it can still
work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power
supply. To use the 4-pin ATX
power supply, please plug
your power supply along
with Pin 1 and Pin 5.
Though this motherboard
provides a 24-pin ATX
power connector, it can still
work if you adopt a tradi-
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tional 20-pin ATX power
supply. To use a 20-pin ATX
power supply, please plug
your power supply along Pin
1 and Pin 13.
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SLI/XFIRE Power Connector
(4-pin SLI/XFIRE_PWR1)
(see p.2, No. 48)
SLI/XFIRE_PWR1
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It is not necessary to use
this connector, but please
connect it with a hard disk
power connector when two
graphics cards are plugged
to this motherboard.
2.7 Installing the System Panel
Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the
chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the
positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure
the way to turn off your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset
switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform
a normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep
state or powered off (S5).
HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly
consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED,
speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to
this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are
matched correctly.
The white wires are negative (Connect to - or GND pins),
while the colored ones are positive.
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PLED+
PLED-
HDLED-
HDLED+
PWRBTN#
GND
RESET#
GND
GND
System Panel Header
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.2, No. 20)
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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT
place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause
permanent damage to the motherboard!
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USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB2_3)
(see p.2, No. 29)
(9-pin USB4_5)
(see p.2, No. 30)
(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.2, No. 31)
(USB8)
(see p.2, No. 28)
USB 3.0 Headers
(19-pin USB3_11_12)
(see p.2, No. 9)
(19-pin USB3_9_10)
(see p.2, No. 10)
IntA_PA_SSRX-
IntA_PA_SSRX+
IntA_PA_SSTX-
IntA_PA_SSTX+
Infrared Module Header
(5-pin IR1)
(see p.2, No. 37)
USB_PWR
1
USB_PWR
Vbus
GND
GND
IntA_PA_D-
IntA_PA_D+
-B
-A
+B
GND
GND
+A
1
DUMMY
VbusVbus
IntA_PB_SSRX-
IntA_PB_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PB_D+
Dummy
Besides two default USB 2.0
ports on the I/O panel, there
are three USB 2.0 headers
and one USB port on this
motherboard. Each USB
2.0 header can support two
USB 2.0 ports.
Besides eight default USB
3.0 ports on the I/O panel,
there are two USB 3.0
header on this motherboard.
Each USB 3.0 header can
support two USB 2.0 ports.
This header supports
an optional wireless
transmitting and receiving
infrared module.
Consumer Infrared
Module Header
(4-pin CIR1)
(see p.2, No. 32)
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This header can be used
to connect the remote
controller receiver.
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Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.2, No. 38)
1. High Denition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must 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 HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic.
For Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM
64-bit OS:
Go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust
“Recording Volume”.
This is an interface for the
front panel audio cable that
allows convenient connection and control of audio
devices.
Chassis Speaker Header
(4-pin SPEAKER1)
(see p.2, No. 23)
Power LED Header
(3-pin PLED1)
(see p.2, No. 22)
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DUMMY
1
+5V
SPEAKER
DUMMY
Please connect the chassis
speaker to this header.
Please connect the chassis
power LED to this header
to
indicate system power
status. The LED is on when
the system is operating. The
LED keeps blinking in S1/S3
state. The LED is off in S4
state or S5 state (power off).
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Chassis, Power and SB
GND
+12V
FAN_SPEED
GND
+12V
FAN_SPEED
GND
+12V
FAN_SPEED
GND
+12V
FAN_SPEED
GND
+12V
FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
GND
+12V
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Fan Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1)
(see p.2, No. 34)
(3-pin CHA_FAN2)
(see p.2, No. 33)
(3-pin CHA_FAN3)
(see p.2, No. 49)
(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.2, No. 7)
(3-pin SB_FAN1)
(see p.2, No. 11)
Please connect fan cables
to the fan connectors and
match the black wire to the
ground pin.
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CPU Fan Connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.2, No. 4)
(3-pin CPU_FAN2)
(see p.2, No. 3)
IEEE 1394 Header
(9-pin FRONT_1394)
(see p.2, No. 35)
Though this motherboard
provides a 4-Pin CPU fan
(Quiet Fan) connector, 3-Pin
CPU fans can still work successfully even without fan
speed control. If you plan to
connect a 3-Pin CPU fan,
please connect it to Pin 1-3.
Besides one default IEEE
1394 port on the I/O panel,
there is
header on this motherboard.
This IEEE 1394 header can
support one IEEE 1394 port.
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