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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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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Motherboard Layout

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1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 1155-Pin CPU Socket 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Yellow) 8 Dr. Debug 9 PCIe ON/OFF Switch 10 Rapid OC Button (-) 11 Rapid OC Button (+) 12 Post Status Checker (PSC) 13 V-ProbeTM (VOL_CON1, VOL_CON2) 14 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 15 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7, Black) 16 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 18 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_4_5, Black) 19 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2_3, Black) 20 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1, Yellow) 21 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_M0_M1, Yellow) 22 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_M2_M3, Yellow) 23 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black) 24 Power LED Header (PLED1, Black) 25 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black)

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26 Intel Z77 Chipset 27 Power Switch (PWRBTN) 28 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 29 64Mb SPI Flash Memory (Backup BIOS) 30 64Mb SPI Flash Memory (Main BIOS) 31 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Black) 32 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) 33 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 34 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Black) 35 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Black) 36 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1, Gray) 37 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 38 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 39 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector (SLI/XFIRE_PWR1) 40 COM Port Header (COM1) 41 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 42 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 43 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5, Yellow) 44 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Yellow) 45 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 46 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 47 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Black) 48 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1, Black) 49 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4) 50 MOS Fan Connector (MOS_FAN1) 51 Twin-Power Cooling

I/O Panel

1 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port (Purple/Green) 9 Microphone (Pink) 2 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) *** 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port *** 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_45) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 13 HDMI Port (HDMI1) 6 Optical SPDIF Out Port 14 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 7 Line In (Light Blue) 15 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01) ** 8 Front Speaker (Lime)

* 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 Line In or (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) Side Speaker (No. 7)

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 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.

*** It is recommended to install the USB Keyboard/Mouse cable to USB 2.0 ports (USB01 or USB23) instead of USB 3.0 ports.

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z77 OC Formula 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 specications and the BIOS software might be

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

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

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

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

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard (CEB Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) ASRock Z77 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 OC Formula Support CD

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

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel 4 x HDD Screws 6 x Chassis Screws 1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 10 x OC Stands GELID GC-Extreme Thermal Compound

ASRock Reminds You...

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

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

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

/ VistaTM 64-

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1.2 Specifications

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

- Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) OC Formula Kit OC Formula Power Kit

- Digi Power

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

- Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise by 3 different capacitors: DIP solid cap, POSCAP and MLCC)

- Premium Alloy Choke (Reduce 70% core loss compare to iron powder choke) OC Formula Connector Kit

- Hi-Density Power Connector

- 15μGold Finger (CPU and memory sockets)

OC Formula Cooling Kit

- Twin-Power Cooling (Combine active air cooling and water cooling)

- 8 Layer PCB

- 4 x 2oz copper

- GELID GC-Extreme Thermal Compound CPU - Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in LGA1155 Package

- 12 + 4 Power Phase Design

- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology

- Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) Chipset - Intel® Z77

- Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2800(OC)/2666(OC)/2400(OC)/ 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 4)

- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)1.3/1.2 Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4) or dual at x8/x8 mode) (see CAUTION 5) * PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. With

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Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0.

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE5: x4 mode)

- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slots

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

- Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLI

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

- 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 6)

- 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 (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 7)

- Supports HDCP function with HDMI port

- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with HDMI port 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 Efcient Ethernet 802.3az

- Supports PXE

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

- 1 x HDMI Port

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 6 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

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- 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

- 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Marvell SE9172, support RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions USB3.0 - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Intel® Z77, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s

- 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ188H, 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

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x CIR header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- 1 x Power LED header

- V-ProbeTM: 2 x 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid

- 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)

- 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 3 x 3-pin)

- 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)

- 1 x MOS Fan connector (3-pin)

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- 4 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 USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports)

- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED

- 1 x Power Switch with LED

- 1 x Reset Switch with LED

- 6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors

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- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

- Rapid OC Button: +/- buttons to adjust OC frequency

- 1 x PCIe ON/OFF Switch

- 1 x Post Status Checker (PSC) (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Recovery Backup BIOS)

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- 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 - Formula Drive (see CAUTION 10)

- ASRock Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 12)

- ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 13)

- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 14)

- ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 15)

- ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 16)

- ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 17)

- ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) (see CAUTION 18)

- ASRock Internet Flash (see CAUTION 19)

- ASRock UEFI System Browser

- ASRock Dehumidier Function (see CAUTION 20)

- ASRock Interactive UEFI

- NickShih’s OC Prole (see CAUTION 21)

- Fine-Tuning V-Controller (see CAUTION 22)

- Timing Congurator

- Lucid Virtu Universal MVP (see CAUTION 23) * Lucid Virtu Universal MVP can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.

- Hybrid Booster:

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 24)

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

- Good Night LED

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Hardware - CPU/Chassis/Power/MOS Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis/Power/MOS Fan Tachometer

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

- CPU/Chassis/MOS Fan Multi-Speed Control

- Multi Thermal Sensor

- 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 25) Certications - FCC, CE, WHQL

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 26)

* 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.

CAUTION!

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

power supply for CPU Vcore is more efcient.

2. About the settings of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 69 of the “User Manual” in the support CD.

3. 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 18 for proper installation.

4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Win-

dows® cannot use.

5. Only PCIE2 and PCIE4 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.

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6. The maximum shared memory size is dened by the chipset vendor and

is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.

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-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.

9. Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or storage is dysfunctional. The lights go off if the four mentioned above are functioning normally.

10. Formula Drive is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which is including Hardware Monitor, Fan-

tastic Tuning, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES, XFast RAM and Multi Thermal

Sensor. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan-tastic Tuning, 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 prole and share with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC prole to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES, you can enjoy the intelligent power saving feature. In XFast RAM, it fully

utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32bit CPU. It also 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 is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan. In Multi Thermal Sensor, it provides users the temperature of various parts of the motherboard graphically, so that users may precisely keep track and control of the temperature of each parts of their motherboard when overclocking. Please visit our website for the opera- Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Formula Drive.

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

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

This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS

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

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

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

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12. 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), Sus pend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP

Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging ex-

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

13. 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

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

performance may depend on the properties of the device.

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

the benets listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can cong-

ure your application’s priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower

Latency in Game: After setting online game’s priority higher, it can lower

the latency in games. Trafc Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos

and download simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With

the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are

transferring currently.

16. ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into Formula Drive.

It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows®

OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previ-

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

boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage

of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your

SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.

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

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

Crashless BIOS will automatically nish the BIOS update procedure after

regaining power. Please note that BIOS les need to be placed in the root

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

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

access at specied times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and

ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to pre-

vent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to

modify the system time are required.

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19. ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers. In other words, the system can auto-detect the latest

UEFI from our servers and ash them without entering Windows® OS. Please note that you must be running on a DHCP congured computer in

order to enable this function.

20. Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling “Dehumidier Function”. When enabling Dehumidier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.

21. NickShih’s OC Prole is an BIOS option which shows how Nick, the global OC champion overclocks this motherboard. It provides a convenient

and efcient way with users to use Nick’s OC setting which simplies the

complicated overclocking process.

22. Besides the conventional voltage conguration options in the UEFI Setup Utility, Fine-Tuning V-Controller is a new collection of voltage ne tuning

options for overclockers who wish to pursuit extremes.

23. 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 re-

ducing redundant rendering tasks in the ow between the CPU, GPU and

the display.

24. 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.

25. 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.

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

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

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

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2. Installation

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

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

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

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

2.1 Screw Holes

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

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

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2.3 CPU Installation

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.

Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at about

135 degrees in order to flip up the load plate.

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1155-Pin Socket Overview

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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 IHS (Inte-

grated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.

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black line

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orientation key notch

Pin1

alignment key

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.

Step 2-3. Car efully pla ce the CPU into the

socket.

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.

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

cure it with the load plate tab under th e r etention ta b. Th e p rotection cover will automatically come off by itself.

alignment key

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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

Appl yT herma l Inte rface Ma teria l

Fan ca bles on si de clos est to MB he ader

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Pres s Down (4 Pla ces)

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. 4 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. ASRock provides the free bundle GELID GC-Extreme Thermal Compound in the accessory pack.

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

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard through-

holes.

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.

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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 conguration, 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; Yellow 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 conguration, please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Conguration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Conguration

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

For conguration (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 Cha nnel, 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.

no tch br eak

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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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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

There are 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

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, 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 2.0 x1 slot) is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card,

such as a Gigabit LAN card or SATA2 card, etc.

PCIE4 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graph-

ics cards, or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFi-

reXTM or SLITM function.

PCIE5 (PCIE 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graph-

ics cards.

PCIE Slot Congurations

PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5 Single Graphics Card N/A x16 N/A N/A N/A Two Graphics Cards in N/A x8 N/A x8 N/A CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode Three Graphics Cards in N/A x8 N/A x8 x4 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode

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

2. In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install the PCI Express

x16 graphics cards in PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. Both these two slots will work at x8 bandwidth.

3. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please install the PCI Express x16

graphics cards in PCIE2, PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots. PCIE2 and PCIE4 will work at x8 bandwidth, while PCIE5 works at x4 bandwidth.

4. Please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

6. You can use PCIe ON/OFF Switch to enable and disable the corresponding PCI Express x16 slots. Please refer to page 45 for details.

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Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.

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

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

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2.7 SLITM and Quad SLI

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® certied. For Quad SLITM technology, you should have two identical Quad SLITM-ready graphics cards (dual-GPU on each graphics card) that are NVIDIA® certied.

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

2.7.1 Graphics Card Setup

2.7.1.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards

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

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 PCIE4 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 goldngers on

each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is rmly

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 conguration. In

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

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C. Reboot your system.

D. You can freely enjoy the benet 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 conguration. In

Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. In Select

an SLI conguration item, please select Enable SLI. And click Apply.

F. Reboot your system.

G. You can freely enjoy the benet of SLITM or Quad SLITM feature.

* SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA® Technologies Inc., and is used

only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to infringe.

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2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireX 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. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireX are supported with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.

1. If a customer incorrectly congures their system they will not see the performance benets 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 benet 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.

and Quad

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2.8.1 Graphics Card Setup

2.8.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

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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 PCIE4 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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2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1. Install the identical 3-Way CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are

AMD® 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, another graphics card to PCIE4 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

Step 2. Use one CrossFireTM Bridge to connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE2

and PCIE4 slots, and use the other CrossFireTM Bridge to connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

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CrossFireTM Bridge

Step 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graph-

ics 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 de-

tails. Step 4. Restart your computer. Step 5. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.

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

ATI Catalyst Control Center

Step 6. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select “CrossFi-

reXTM”, and then check the item “Enable CrossFireXTM”. Select “2 GPUs”

and click “Apply” (if you install two Radeon graphics cards). Select “3

GPUs” and click “OK” (if you install three Radeon graphics cards).

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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 conrm 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 benet of CrossFireX

feature.

Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benet of CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM or

Quad CrossFireXTM feature.

* CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to infringe.

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

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