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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide.

With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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Published June 2013

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Motherboard Layout

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1	ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)	21	Dr. Debug
2	1155-Pin CPU Socket	22	Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
3	CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)	23	SPI Flash Memory (64Mb)
4	Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)	24	USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Black)
5	CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)	25	USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Black)
6	2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots	26	USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3, Black)
	(DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black)	27	Consumer Infrared Module Header
7	2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots		(CIR1, Gray)
	(DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Black)	28	COM Port Header (COM1)
8	ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)	29	HDMI_SPDIF Header
9	USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5, Black)		(HDMI_SPDIF1, Black)
10	Intel Z77 Chipset	30	Infrared Module Header (IR1)
11	SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A0_A1, Gray)	31	Front Panel Audio Header
12	SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1, Gray)		(HD_AUDIO1, Black)
13	SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2_3, Black)	32	PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE4, Black)
14	SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_4_5, Black)	33	PCI Slot (PCI2, Black)
15	Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)	34	PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black)
16	Reset Switch (RSTBTN)	35	PCI Slot (PCI1, Black)
17	Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black)	36	PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Black)
18	Power Switch (PWRBTN)	37	PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1, Black)
19	Power LED Header (PLED1)	38	Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
20	System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black)	39	Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)

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I/O Panel

1	PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port (Purple/Green)	** 9	Front Speaker (Lime)
2	D-Sub Port (VGA1)	10	Microphone (Pink)
3	USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)	11	USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_2_3)
* 4	LAN RJ-45 Port	*** 12	eSATA3 Port (ESATA_1)
5	Central / Bass (Orange)	13	Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN)
6	Rear Speaker (Black)	14	HDMI Port (HDMI1)
7	Optical SPDIF Out Port	15	DVI-D Port (DVI1)
8	Line In (Light Blue)	16	USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01)

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

	LAN Port LED Indications				ACT/LINK	SPEED
Activity/Link LED			SPEED LED		LED	LED
Status	Description	Status		Description
Off	No Link	Off		10Mbps connection
Blinking	Data Activity	Orange		100Mbps connection

On	Link	Green		1Gbps connection	LAN Port

**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	Line in
	(No. 9)	(No. 6)	(No. 5)	(No. 8)

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 find “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 Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z77 Extreme4 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 specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find 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 specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide

ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Support CD

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to

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

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1.2 Specifications

Platform	- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm
	- 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
	- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
	- Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU
	- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
	- Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect
	Technology with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU
Chipset	- Intel® Z77
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
	- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
	- Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/
	1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
	- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 3)
	- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2
Expansion Slot	- 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE3: single at x16
	(PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE3) or dual at x8/x8 mode)
	(see CAUTION 4)
	* PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. With
	Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0.
	- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slots
	- 2 x PCI slots
	- Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM
	- Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM
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, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD
	Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 2500/4000,
	Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
	- 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 (see CAUTION 5)

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	- Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI
	(see CAUTION 6)
	- Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution up to
	1920x1200 @ 60Hz
	- Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
	- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @
	75Hz
	- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
	HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI
	monitor is required) (see CAUTION 7)
	- Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports
	- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback
	with DVI and HDMI ports
Audio	- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
	(Realtek ALC898 Audio Codec)
	- Premium Blu-ray audio support
LAN	- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
	- Broadcom BCM57781
	- Supports Wake-On-LAN
	- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
	- Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O	I/O Panel
	- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
	- 1 x D-Sub Port
	- 1 x DVI-D Port
	- 1 x HDMI Port
	- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
	- 2 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 Clear CMOS Switch with LED
	- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front
	Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)
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 functions

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	- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061,
	support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (SATA3_A1
	connector is shared with eSATA3 port)
USB3.0	- 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Intel® Z77, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0
	up to 5Gb/s
	- 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by ASMedia ASM1042, support
	USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
	- 1 x Front USB 3.0 header by Intel® Z77 (supports 2 USB 3.0
	ports), 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, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel
	Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
	functions
	- 4 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors
	- 1 x IR header
	- 1 x CIR header
	- 1 x COM port header
	- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
	- 1 x Power LED header
	- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
	- 24 pin ATX power connector
	- 8 pin 12V power connector
	- Front panel audio 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 Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage
	Multi-adjustment
Support CD	- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),
	CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX
	Multimedia Suite - OEM
Unique Feature	- ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 9)
	- ASRock Instant Boot

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	- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10)
	- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 11)
	- ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 12)
	- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 13)
	- ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 14)
	- ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 15)
	- ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 16)
	- Lucid Virtu Universal MVP (see CAUTION 17)
	* Lucid Virtu Universal MVP can be supported only with
	processors which are GPU integrated.
	- Hybrid Booster:
	- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 18)
	- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 19)
	- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
	- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 20)
	- Good Night LED
Hardware	- CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor	- Chassis Temperature Sensing
	- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
	- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-
	Adjust by CPU Temperature)
	- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
	- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS	- Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit /
	XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 21)
Certifications	- FCC, CE, WHQL

-ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 22)

*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.About the settings of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page

60of the “User Manual” in the support CD.

2.This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 17 for proper installation.

3.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 / 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® cannot use.

4.Only PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots support Gen 3 speed. To run the 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.

5.The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.

6.You can choose to use two of the three monitors only. D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time. Besides, with the DVI-to-HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can support the same features as HDMI port.

7.xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit /

7.Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID. HBR is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM.

8.For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-chan- nel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.

9.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 profile and share it with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC profile 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 efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).

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

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10.ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.

This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first 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 file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

11.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

12.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® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your browser version is IE8.

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

13.ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The performance may depend on the properties of the device.

14.ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes the benefits listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure 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. 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.

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15.ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). 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 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.

16.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.

17.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 benefits of HyperFormance technology, VIRTU Universal MVP improves game performance by intelligently reducing redundant rendering tasks in the flow between the CPU, GPU and the display.

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.Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be used.

21.ASRock XFast RAM is not supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. Intel® Smart Connect Technology and Intel® USB 3.0 ports are not supported by Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64bit.

22.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 efficiency 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 an ATX form factor (12.0” x 8.6”, 30.5 x 21.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

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.

2.1 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.

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

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.

Load

Plate

Load

Lever

Cover

Contact				Socket
Array				Body

1155-Pin Socket Overview

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.

Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in order to flip 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.	black
		black
Step 2-2.	Orient the CPU with the IHS (Inte-	line
	grated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1	line
	grated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1

and the two orientation key notches.

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orientation key notch

alignment key

Pin1

alignment key orientation key notch 1155-Pin Socket

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.

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.

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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2.4 Installation of 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 1155Pin 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. 3 or CPU_FAN2, see page 2. No.5).

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 1155-Pin CPUs. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto the cen-

ter of the IHS on the socket’s surface.

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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. 3 or CPU_ FAN2, see page 2. No.5).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard throughholes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, 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.

Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler

Option (C.C.O.), which provides flexible options to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. The white throughholes are for Socket LGA

1155/1156 CPU fan.

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2.5 Installation of 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 configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots: You have to install identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Black slots; see p.2 No. 6) or identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_ B2; Black slots; see p.2 No. 7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

	DDR3_A1	DDR3_A2	DDR3_B1	DDR3_B2
	(Black Slot)	(Black Slot)	(Black Slot)	(Black Slot)
(1)	Populated	-	Populated	-
(2)	-	Populated	-	Populated
(3)*	Populated	Populated	Populated	Populated

*For configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots.

1.If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots: DDR3_ A1 and DDR3_B1, or DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2.

2.If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology.

3.If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology.

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

5.Some DDR3 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard.

6.For optimal compatibility and stability while overclocking memory frequency, it is recommended to install one memory module on DDR3_B2 slot or two memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_ B2 slots.

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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 fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

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 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 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card, such as a Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card or ASRock Game Blaster, etc. PCIE4 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card, such as a Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function.

PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards, or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function.

1.In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot.

2.In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install the PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, both these two slots will work at x8 bandwidth.

3.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.

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 firmly 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 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide

This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS. NVIDIA® Quad SLITM technology support 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® certified. For Quad SLITM technology, you should have two identical Quad SLITM-ready graphics cards (dual-GPU on each graphics card) that are NVIDIA® certified.

2.Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. 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® certified PSU. Please refer to NVIDIA® website for details.

2.7.1Graphics Card Setup

2.7.1.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1. Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

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Step2. If required, connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards.

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Step3. Align and insert the ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place.

ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card

Step4. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot.

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2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the MultiGraphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU feature.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: (For SLITM mode only)

A.Double-click NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows® taskbar.

B.From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In

Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. In Select an SLI configuration item, please select Enable SLI. And click Apply.

C.Reboot your system.

D.You can freely enjoy the benefit of SLITM feature.

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For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS: (For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode)

A.Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar.

B.From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click NVIDIA Corporation.

C.Select NVIDIA Control Panel tab.

D.Select Control Panel tab.

E.From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In

Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. In Select an SLI configuration item, please select Enable SLI. And click Apply.

F.Reboot your system.

G.You can freely enjoy the benefit of SLITM or Quad SLITM feature.

*SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA® Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

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2.8CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Quad CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.

1.If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform.

2.If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.

2.8.1Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireXTM feature. For other CrossFireXTM cards that AMD has released or will release in the future, please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

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Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards.

(CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

CrossFire Bridge

Step 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)

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2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 2. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates.

Step 3. Install the required drivers to your system.

For Windows® XP OS:

A.ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system, there is no need to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

B.You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please check Microsoft website for details.

For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS:

Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details.

Step 4. Restart your computer.

Step 5. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.

Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar.

ATI Catalyst Control Center

Step 6. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select “CrossFireXTM”, and then check the item “Enable CrossFireXTM”. Select “2 GPUs” and click “Apply”.

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Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireXTM function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFireTM” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefits of CrossFireXTM.

Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefits of CrossFireXTM or Quad CrossFireXTM.

*CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

*For further information of AMD CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD’s website for updates and details.

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2.9 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

Dual Monitor Feature

This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA cards to this motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can drive same or different display contents.

To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the steps below:

1.Connect a DVI-D monitor cable to the DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect a D-Sub monitor cable to the D-Sub port on the I/O panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to the HDMI port on the I/O panel.

D-Sub port

DVI-D port

HDMI port

2.If you have already installed the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your system boots. If you haven’t installed the onboard VGA driver yet, please install the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer.

D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time.

You can only choose the combination: DVI-D + HDMI, DVI-D + D-Sub, or HDMI + D-Sub.

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Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI) and external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.

Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:

1.Install the PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Please refer to page 19 for proper expansion card installation procedures.

2.Connect a DVI-D monitor cable to the DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect a D-Sub monitor cable to the D-Sub port on the I/O panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to the HDMI port on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to the corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots.

3.Boot your system. Press <F2> or <Del> to enter UEFI setup. Enter “Share Memory” option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of D-sub. Please make sure that the value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable D-Sub function when an add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard.

4.Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install them again.

5.Set up a multi-monitor display.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Right click on desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitors according to the steps below.

A.Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.

B.Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.

C.Select the display icon identified by the number 2.

D.Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.

E.Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.

F.Set the appropriate “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” for the second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.

G.Repeat steps C through E for the display icon identified by the numbers three to six.

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For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitors according to the steps below.

A.Click the number ”2” icon.

B.Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto this monitor”.

C.Click “OK” to save your change.

D.Repeat steps A through C for the display icons identified by the number three to six.

6.Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.

HDCP Function

HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt a monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to the instructions below for more details about HDCP function.

What is HDCP?

HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel® for protecting digital entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a computer, DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted.

Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players, satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible.

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