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All rights reserved. 1 X79 Extreme6/GB X79 Extreme6 User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 X79 Extreme6/GB X79 Extreme6 User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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..., and are furnished for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions..., see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated...
..., and are furnished for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions..., see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated...
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... the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the hardware installation. In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. You may fi...
... the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the hardware installation. In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. You may fi...
User Manual
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... kindly refer to install the screws. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 6. Step 1. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step 2. Use a screw driver to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with fan operation or contact other . Below is equipped...
... kindly refer to install the screws. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 6. Step 1. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step 2. Use a screw driver to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with fan operation or contact other . Below is equipped...
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... 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 AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the...
... 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 AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the...
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... "Recorder". Then click "FrontMic". 51 If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). B. C. E. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.12 No. 39) IRTX...
... "Recorder". Then click "FrontMic". 51 If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). B. C. E. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.12 No. 39) IRTX...
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...of HDD crash or data loss. 64 Make sure your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. Make sure to use ...B. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is designed only for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be damaged under the Hot Plug operation. 3. Below ...
...of HDD crash or data loss. 64 Make sure your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. Make sure to use ...B. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is designed only for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be damaged under the Hot Plug operation. 3. Below ...
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... TCP/IP configuration for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of the team to [Manual]. 14. Configure the team IP address. a. On the General tab, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. Before you apply Untied...
... TCP/IP configuration for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of the team to [Manual]. 14. Configure the team IP address. a. On the General tab, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. Before you apply Untied...
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.... DRAM Timing Control DRAM tCL Use this item to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. The default is [All]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Core Current Limit Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time. Configuration options: [Auto], [Default], [Profile 1] and [Profi..., Max: 300MHz. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is [Auto]. Turbo Boost Power Limit Use this item to change CAS# Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.
.... DRAM Timing Control DRAM tCL Use this item to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. The default is [All]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Core Current Limit Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time. Configuration options: [Auto], [Default], [Profile 1] and [Profi..., Max: 300MHz. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is [Auto]. Turbo Boost Power Limit Use this item to change CAS# Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.
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The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tFAW Use this item to change Read to Precharge (tRTP) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. 78 The default is [Auto]. Min: 1N. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The ... Power Down Mode Use this item to adjust DDR power down mode. Max: 3N. DRAM tRP Use this item to change Command Rate (CR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Fast]. DRAM tWTR Use this item to change ODT WR (CH A) Auto/60/120 setting. ODT WR (CH A) Use this item...
The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tFAW Use this item to change Read to Precharge (tRTP) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. 78 The default is [Auto]. Min: 1N. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The ... Power Down Mode Use this item to adjust DDR power down mode. Max: 3N. DRAM tRP Use this item to change Command Rate (CR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Fast]. DRAM tWTR Use this item to change ODT WR (CH A) Auto/60/120 setting. ODT WR (CH A) Use this item...
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... Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. CPU C6 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS. Please note that enabling this item to enable...
... Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. CPU C6 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS. Please note that enabling this item to enable...
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... of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default is [Level 1] (ASRock X-FAN deactivated). The default value is [Enabled]. 92 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this to set the SB fan 1 speed.... Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic mode]. Target Fan Speed This allows you to activate ASRock X-FAN. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Level 1] to [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic...
... of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default is [Level 1] (ASRock X-FAN deactivated). The default value is [Enabled]. 92 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this to set the SB fan 1 speed.... Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic mode]. Target Fan Speed This allows you to activate ASRock X-FAN. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Level 1] to [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic...
Quick Installation Guide
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... the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Support CD 5 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data 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 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card 1 x ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX...
... the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Support CD 5 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data 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 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card 1 x ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX...
Quick Installation Guide
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...64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 19) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5. Overclocking may be done at your system. CAUTION! 1. Before you ... no such limitation. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 82 of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Please check ..., this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. English 12 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
...64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 19) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5. Overclocking may be done at your system. CAUTION! 1. Before you ... no such limitation. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 82 of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Please check ..., this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. English 12 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
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... are securely fastened and in good contact with 2011-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on side closest to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Screws (4 corners) If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to illustrate the... with each other components. Step 3. Please adopt the type of IHS on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other . English 18 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Place the heatsink onto the socket.
... are securely fastened and in good contact with 2011-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on side closest to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Screws (4 corners) If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to illustrate the... with each other components. Step 3. Please adopt the type of IHS on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other . English 18 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Place the heatsink onto the socket.
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... and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 5770 as 12-pipe cards while in any ...supported with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 39 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English Combining a range of different operating modes with a 16-pipe card, both cards will not see the performance benefits...
... and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 5770 as 12-pipe cards while in any ...supported with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 39 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English Combining a range of different operating modes with a 16-pipe card, both cards will not see the performance benefits...
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... ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English This header can support two USB 3.0 ports. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to OUT2_L. This USB 3.0 header can be used to install your system. 2. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to...
... ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English This header can support two USB 3.0 ports. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to OUT2_L. This USB 3.0 header can be used to install your system. 2. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to...
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... margin due to [Manual]. Please refer to the warning on page 12 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 64 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English 2.18...
... margin due to [Manual]. Please refer to the warning on page 12 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 64 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English 2.18...
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If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 65 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit... came with its various sub-menus and to be user-friendly. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup utility; BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file...
If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 65 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit... came with its various sub-menus and to be user-friendly. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup utility; BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file...
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...; X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 9.6 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 24.4 厘米 ) 華擎 X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Serial ATA(SATA I/O USB 3.0 USB 3.0 SLI_Bridge_2S 3-Way SLI-2S1S Game Blaster 卡 (X79 Extreme6/GB) ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 209 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6...
...; X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 9.6 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 24.4 厘米 ) 華擎 X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Serial ATA(SATA I/O USB 3.0 USB 3.0 SLI_Bridge_2S 3-Way SLI-2S1S Game Blaster 卡 (X79 Extreme6/GB) ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 209 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6...