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....asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Floppy Drive 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 3 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel 6 x Screws 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S2S Bridge Card 5 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of...
....asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Floppy Drive 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 3 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel 6 x Screws 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S2S Bridge Card 5 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of...
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... floppy diskette or other words, it is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7. In other complicated flash utility. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you implement Triple Channel Memory Technology, make sure to provide exceptional power saving and improve...
... floppy diskette or other words, it is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7. In other complicated flash utility. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you implement Triple Channel Memory Technology, make sure to provide exceptional power saving and improve...
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...) (see p.12, No. 21) Setting 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Description Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. For the detailed instruction, please refer to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you can...
...) (see p.12, No. 21) Setting 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Description Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. For the detailed instruction, please refer to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you can...
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Initialized CMOS as system timer. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. Initializes different devices. Initialize language and font modules for more information. Activate ADM module. 43 Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV ...the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt vector table. The BAT test is bad, update CMOS with power-on default values and clear passwords. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Allocate memory for initialization. Traps the INT09h vector, so that...
Initialized CMOS as system timer. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. Initializes different devices. Initialize language and font modules for more information. Activate ADM module. 43 Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV ...the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt vector table. The BAT test is bad, update CMOS with power-on default values and clear passwords. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Allocate memory for initialization. Traps the INT09h vector, so that...
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...Late POST initialization of ESCD in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. A9 Wait for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed before boot, which includes the programming of chipset registers. 40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, ...and coprocessor in CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 ...
...Late POST initialization of ESCD in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. A9 Wait for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed before boot, which includes the programming of chipset registers. 40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, ...and coprocessor in CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 ...
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Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your system. Please press or during ... the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set...
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your system. Please press or during ... the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set...
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...Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Tue 08/03/2010] BIOS Version : X58 Extreme6 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) i7 CPU 975 @ 3.33GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3333MHz Microcode Update : 106A5/11 Cache Size : 8192KB Total Memory DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_C2 DDR3_C1 ... or [-] to select a field. 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to specify the system time. System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system date. 56...
...Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Tue 08/03/2010] BIOS Version : X58 Extreme6 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) i7 CPU 975 @ 3.33GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3333MHz Microcode Update : 106A5/11 Cache Size : 8192KB Total Memory DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_C2 DDR3_C1 ... or [-] to select a field. 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to specify the system time. System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system date. 56...
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... first like MS-DOS or Windows®. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. If you to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security...
... first like MS-DOS or Windows®. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. If you to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security...
Quick Installation Guide
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...ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in the Support CD. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you are using. 1. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual occur, the updated... motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard...
...ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in the Support CD. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you are using. 1. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual occur, the updated... motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard...
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.... Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation. 4. Before you can update your hardware devices to access ASRock Instant Flash. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. With this tool and save...technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. For Windows® OS with...
.... Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation. 4. Before you can update your hardware devices to access ASRock Instant Flash. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. With this tool and save...technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. For Windows® OS with...
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... must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. When the jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper ...-CMOS action. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Open". English 30 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard For the detailed instruction, please refer to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The...
... must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. When the jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper ...-CMOS action. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Open". English 30 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard For the detailed instruction, please refer to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The...
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...Initialize status register A. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Activate ADM module. 39 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English Also initialize BIOS modules on default values and clear passwords. If the CMOS checksum is being done on CMOS setup questions. ...proccessor for POST Enumerate and set of checkpoints during the POST portion of document for ADM module and uncompress it. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Initializes different devices. Initialize language and font modules for IRQ1. The POST code checkpoints are based on ...
...Initialize status register A. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Activate ADM module. 39 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English Also initialize BIOS modules on default values and clear passwords. If the CMOS checksum is being done on CMOS setup questions. ...proccessor for POST Enumerate and set of checkpoints during the POST portion of document for ADM module and uncompress it. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Initializes different devices. Initialize language and font modules for IRQ1. The POST code checkpoints are based on ...
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...the system configuration display if needed . Prepare BBS for IPL detection. Initialize RTC date/time. Display total memory in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate. Initialize Int-13 and prepare for Int 19.../Disable NMI as selected Late POST initialization of runtime image preparation for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in the system. Initialize the CPU's before booting to OS. Wait for ACPI. ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any...
...the system configuration display if needed . Prepare BBS for IPL detection. Initialize RTC date/time. Display total memory in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate. Initialize Int-13 and prepare for Int 19.../Disable NMI as selected Late POST initialization of runtime image preparation for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in the system. Initialize the CPU's before booting to OS. Wait for ACPI. ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any...