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..., USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual may appear in this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of merchantability or fitness for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by...
..., USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual may appear in this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of merchantability or fitness for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by...
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... 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two SLITM Graphics Card Support List 10 1.4 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.5 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List .......... 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 I/O Panel 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 Installation of...
... 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two SLITM Graphics Card Support List 10 1.4 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.5 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List .......... 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 I/O Panel 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 Installation of...
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... content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock X58 Extreme motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case...
... content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock X58 Extreme motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case...
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...setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Before installing SATAII hard disk to the components and devices of "Hyper Threading Technology", ...please check page 61. 2. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 52 for proper installation. 4. Hybrid Booster: - Be- This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. You can also connect...
...setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Before installing SATAII hard disk to the components and devices of "Hyper Threading Technology", ...please check page 61. 2. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 52 for proper installation. 4. Hybrid Booster: - Be- This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. You can also connect...
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... a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without sacrificing computing performance. Please be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to provide exceptional power...
... a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without sacrificing computing performance. Please be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to provide exceptional power...
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1.6 Motherboard Layout 123 45 6 7 24.4cm (9.6 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Clr CMOS 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 8 CPU_FAN1 30.5cm (12.0 in) ATXPWR1 Coaxial SPDIF Optical ... PCIE1 13 PHY 38 PCI Express 2.0 CrossFireX QPI 6.4GT/s 37 36 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 PCIE3 RoHS 14 1394a VIA VT6330 SATAII_5_6 SATAII_3_4 SATAII_1_2 35 PCI1 X58 Extreme 8Mb BIOS 34 PCIE4 IDE1 15 33 32 31 Super I/O 1 IR1 FLOPPY1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 PCI2 PCIE5 COM1 1 1 TPM1 CMOS Battery Intel ICH10R USB10_11 CHA_FAN1 Debug CLRCMOS1...
1.6 Motherboard Layout 123 45 6 7 24.4cm (9.6 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Clr CMOS 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 8 CPU_FAN1 30.5cm (12.0 in) ATXPWR1 Coaxial SPDIF Optical ... PCIE1 13 PHY 38 PCI Express 2.0 CrossFireX QPI 6.4GT/s 37 36 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 PCIE3 RoHS 14 1394a VIA VT6330 SATAII_5_6 SATAII_3_4 SATAII_1_2 35 PCI1 X58 Extreme 8Mb BIOS 34 PCIE4 IDE1 15 33 32 31 Super I/O 1 IR1 FLOPPY1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 PCI2 PCIE5 COM1 1 1 TPM1 CMOS Battery Intel ICH10R USB10_11 CHA_FAN1 Debug CLRCMOS1...
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...touch the ICs. 4. Whenever you uninstall any component. 2. Before you handle components. 3. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord is... to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to unplug the power cord before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any component, place it . Before you and damages to the chassis. Do ...
...touch the ICs. 4. Whenever you uninstall any component. 2. Before you handle components. 3. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord is... to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to unplug the power cord before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any component, place it . Before you and damages to the chassis. Do ...
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... there is recommended to use the cap tab to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. 15 Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap). 1. Rotate the load plate to clear retention tab. Disengaging the lever by depressing down...
... there is recommended to use the cap tab to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. 15 Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap). 1. Rotate the load plate to clear retention tab. Disengaging the lever by depressing down...
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...Step 3. Align fasteners with Intel 1366-Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with the motherboard Fastener slots pointing straight out throughholes. Below is equipped with fan operation or contact other . Ensure that supports Intel 1366-Pin CPU...., see page 12, No. 2). Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 6. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1366-Pin CPU. Connect fan header with thumb to the instruction manuals...
...Step 3. Align fasteners with Intel 1366-Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with the motherboard Fastener slots pointing straight out throughholes. Below is equipped with fan operation or contact other . Ensure that supports Intel 1366-Pin CPU...., see page 12, No. 2). Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 6. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1366-Pin CPU. Connect fan header with thumb to the instruction manuals...
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... Triple Channel (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2 and DDR3_C2; see p.12 No.12), so that Triple Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 18 This motherboard also allows you to Intel® CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM per channel only. 4. Please... install the memory module into the white slot (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1 or DDR3_C1) for single-channel operation. 5. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. For triple channel configuration, you have to install identical (the same...
... Triple Channel (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2 and DDR3_C2; see p.12 No.12), so that Triple Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 18 This motherboard also allows you to Intel® CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM per channel only. 4. Please... install the memory module into the white slot (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1 or DDR3_C1) for single-channel operation. 5. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. For triple channel configuration, you have to install identical (the same...
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notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 19 Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such ...
notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 19 Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such ...
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...fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to use . Keep the screws for later use . Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until...width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please connect a chassis fan to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on this motherboard. Replace the system cover. 20 In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. Align the card ...
...fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to use . Keep the screws for later use . Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until...width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please connect a chassis fan to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on this motherboard. Replace the system cover. 20 In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. Align the card ...
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...-bit OS only. Download the driver version 181.20 or later from NVIDIA® website (www.nvidia.com). 3. 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that are NVIDIA® certified. 2. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP...
...-bit OS only. Download the driver version 181.20 or later from NVIDIA® website (www.nvidia.com). 3. 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that are NVIDIA® certified. 2. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP...
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... a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to PCIE4 slot. Step 1. 2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Combining a range of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM ...
... a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to PCIE4 slot. Step 1. 2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Combining a range of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM ...
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... the Radeon graphics card on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) 26
... the Radeon graphics card on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) 26
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... that the cards are properly seated on PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to connect Radeon graphics cards on the slots. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on...
... that the cards are properly seated on PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to connect Radeon graphics cards on the slots. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on...
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... or USB wake up the system first, and then shut it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. 2.9 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. After waiting for 5 seconds. When the jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to the document...
... or USB wake up the system first, and then shut it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. 2.9 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. After waiting for 5 seconds. When the jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to the document...
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...) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. SATAII_5_6 SATAII_3_4 SATAII_1_2 Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the motherboard! Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII... connector on this motherboard. 31 Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1_2: see p.12, No. 15) (SATAII_3_4: see p.12, No. 16) (SATAII_5_6: see p.12 No. 14...
...) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. SATAII_5_6 SATAII_3_4 SATAII_1_2 Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the motherboard! Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII... connector on this motherboard. 31 Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1_2: see p.12, No. 15) (SATAII_3_4: see p.12, No. 16) (SATAII_5_6: see p.12 No. 14...
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Each USB 2.0 header can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. This connector allows you to the power connector on this motherboard. This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can support two USB 2.0 ports. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD ...
Each USB 2.0 header can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. This connector allows you to the power connector on this motherboard. This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can support two USB 2.0 ports. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD ...
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... ATX power supply to this connector. 34 If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed...
... ATX power supply to this connector. 34 If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed...