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... x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme4 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it...
... x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme4 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it...
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... contents of this guide may or may appear in advance. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this guide. This device complies...
... contents of this guide may or may appear in advance. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this guide. This device complies...
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...LAN 11 SATA3 6Gb/s 12 13 CHA_FAN2 SB_FAN1 14 SATA2_2_3 41 PCI1 SATA2_0_1 Intel 15 40 PCIE3 X79 SATA3_0_1 Super 16 I/O X79 Extreme4 CMOS 39 PCI2 Battery 64Mb BIOS 17 SATA3_A0_A1 2 oz Copper PCB XFast USB 18 38 37...38 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 18 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 39 PCI Slot (PCI2, Black) 19 Intel X79 Chipset 40 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 41 PCI Slot (PCI1, Black) 21 ...3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black) 23 Power Switch (PWRBTN) 44 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector English 2 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard
...LAN 11 SATA3 6Gb/s 12 13 CHA_FAN2 SB_FAN1 14 SATA2_2_3 41 PCI1 SATA2_0_1 Intel 15 40 PCIE3 X79 SATA3_0_1 Super 16 I/O X79 Extreme4 CMOS 39 PCI2 Battery 64Mb BIOS 17 SATA3_A0_A1 2 oz Copper PCB XFast USB 18 38 37...38 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 18 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 39 PCI Slot (PCI2, Black) 19 Intel X79 Chipset 40 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 41 PCI Slot (PCI1, Black) 21 ...3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black) 23 Power Switch (PWRBTN) 44 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector English 2 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard
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... type of speaker you use . TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
... type of speaker you use . TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
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English 4 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". ...
English 4 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". ...
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...Introduction Thank you require technical support related to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 5 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep ...24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme4 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form...
...Introduction Thank you require technical support related to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 5 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep ...24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme4 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form...
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...Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Digi Power Design - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory...32GB (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slots - 2 x PCI slots - Advanced V6 + 2 Power Phase Design - Intel® X79 - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Intel® Workstation 1S Xeon® processors E5 2xxx & 4xxx...
...Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Digi Power Design - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory...32GB (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slots - 2 x PCI slots - Advanced V6 + 2 Power Phase Design - Intel® X79 - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Intel® Workstation 1S Xeon® processors E5 2xxx & 4xxx...
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... - 1 x Power LED header - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® X79, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage3.0), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 3 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ... 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED 7 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English
... - 1 x Power LED header - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® X79, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage3.0), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 3 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ... 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED 7 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English
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...for optimal system performance. In Overclocking, you to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. Your friends then can reduce the number of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are idle without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows... Intel's CPU to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Please check Intel's website for proper installation. 3. With 9 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English It depends on page 3 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP.
...for optimal system performance. In Overclocking, you to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. Your friends then can reduce the number of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are idle without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows... Intel's CPU to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Please check Intel's website for proper installation. 3. With 9 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English It depends on page 3 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP.
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...to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast Charger is also capable of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster 10 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are assured to charge your application's priority ideally and/or add... new programs. Lower Latency in touch with the ASRock SmartView utility that is Windows® 7 / 7 64 ...
...to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast Charger is also capable of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster 10 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are assured to charge your application's priority ideally and/or add... new programs. Lower Latency in touch with the ASRock SmartView utility that is Windows® 7 / 7 64 ...
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And it is not supported by the European Union to define the power consumption for more details. 11 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to be placed in off mode condition. While CPU overheat is that BIOS files need to update their lifespan...15. To improve heat dissipation, remember to extend their BIOS without fear of 5v, and the standby power efficiency should be higher than ever. ASRock X-FAN will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Before you install the PC system. 18. To meet the standard of ...
And it is not supported by the European Union to define the power consumption for more details. 11 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to be placed in off mode condition. While CPU overheat is that BIOS files need to update their lifespan...15. To improve heat dissipation, remember to extend their BIOS without fear of 5v, and the standby power efficiency should be higher than ever. ASRock X-FAN will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Before you install the PC system. 18. To meet the standard of ...
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... with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 12 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antstatic pad or in the socket. Unplug...
... with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 12 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antstatic pad or in the socket. Unplug...
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... the two orientation key notches. Step 2-2. orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key English orientation key notch 2011-Pin CPU alignment key 2011-Pin Socket 13 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard Step 1-2. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Insert the 2011-Pin CPU: Pin1 Step 2-1. Step 2. Step 1.
... the two orientation key notches. Step 2-2. orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key English orientation key notch 2011-Pin CPU alignment key 2011-Pin Socket 13 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard Step 1-2. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Insert the 2011-Pin CPU: Pin1 Step 2-1. Step 2. Step 1.
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... the left load lever, and secure it with the four alignment keys of the CPU with the load plate tab under the retention tab. 14 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English Step 2-3. Flip the load plate onto the IHS, then the cover will automatically come off by using a purely vertical motion. For proper inserting...
... the left load lever, and secure it with the four alignment keys of the CPU with the load plate tab under the retention tab. 14 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English Step 2-3. Flip the load plate onto the IHS, then the cover will automatically come off by using a purely vertical motion. For proper inserting...
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... interface material onto center of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 6). Step 3. English 15 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard
... interface material onto center of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 6). Step 3. English 15 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard
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... DDR3_C1 (Black slots; It is activated. English The DIMM only fits in the DDR3 DIMM slots, then Quad Channel Memory Technology is properly seated. 16 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard For quad channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. If four memory modules are installed...
... DDR3_C1 (Black slots; It is activated. English The DIMM only fits in the DDR3 DIMM slots, then Quad Channel Memory Technology is properly seated. 16 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard For quad channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. If four memory modules are installed...
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... function. In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Replace the system cover. 17 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English PCI slots: PCI slots are used to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. It...
... function. In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Replace the system cover. 17 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English PCI slots: PCI slots are used to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. It...
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... technology supports Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS. It is recommended to the PCI Express graphics cards. 18 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English If required, connect the auxiliary power source to use NVIDIA® certified PSU. Step2. 2.5 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This...
... technology supports Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS. It is recommended to the PCI Express graphics cards. 18 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English If required, connect the auxiliary power source to use NVIDIA® certified PSU. Step2. 2.5 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This...
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Make sure the ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is inserted to the goldfingers on each graphics card. English 19 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place. ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step4. Align and insert the ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to PCIE1 slot. Step3.
Make sure the ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is inserted to the goldfingers on each graphics card. English 19 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place. ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step4. Align and insert the ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to PCIE1 slot. Step3.
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... card that are properly seated on the PCI Express graphics card are connected. English ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card Step4. Two Goldfingers Step2. Make sure ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card is inserted to PCIE1 slot. 20 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard Install the identical 3-Way SLITM-ready graphics cards that is firmly in place...
... card that are properly seated on the PCI Express graphics card are connected. English ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card Step4. Two Goldfingers Step2. Make sure ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card is inserted to PCIE1 slot. 20 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard Install the identical 3-Way SLITM-ready graphics cards that is firmly in place...