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...this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard...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...
...this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard...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...
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...damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. This device complies... ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in advance. In no responsibility for identification or explanation and to the implied warranties or conditions of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6...
...damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. This device complies... ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in advance. In no responsibility for identification or explanation and to the implied warranties or conditions of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6...
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Motherboard Layout (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 2 34 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 24.4cm (9.6 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ... 3.0 3-Way SLI PCI2 XFast LAN CMOS Battery PCIE4 COM1 IR1 1 FRONT_1394 1 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 USB_6_7 1 USB_8_9 1 Intel X79 CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN3 Dr. Debug SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 1 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 64Mb BIOS PWRBTN1 RSTBTN1 SATA2_0_1 SATA2_2_3 ...3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black) 25 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 49 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 2 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English
Motherboard Layout (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 2 34 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 24.4cm (9.6 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ... 3.0 3-Way SLI PCI2 XFast LAN CMOS Battery PCIE4 COM1 IR1 1 FRONT_1394 1 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 USB_6_7 1 USB_8_9 1 Intel X79 CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN3 Dr. Debug SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 1 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 64Mb BIOS PWRBTN1 RSTBTN1 SATA2_0_1 SATA2_2_3 ...3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black) 25 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 49 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 2 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English
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TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. I/O Panel (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear...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 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 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...
TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. I/O Panel (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear...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 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 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 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use ...
English 4 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use ...
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... quad-core sound and voice processor. Thus, it is designed to deliver sound and voice with unbeatable quality and accurate 3D positional audio. English 5 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) ASRock Game Blaster is packed with teaming function, and allows users to morph their voice into miscellaneous characters which is amusingly funny. 4 x 1/8" Mini Jacks...
... quad-core sound and voice processor. Thus, it is designed to deliver sound and voice with unbeatable quality and accurate 3D positional audio. English 5 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) ASRock Game Blaster is packed with teaming function, and allows users to morph their voice into miscellaneous characters which is amusingly funny. 4 x 1/8" Mini Jacks...
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If ASRock Game Blaster is installed, THX TruStudioTM function of the onboard audio Realtek ALC898 is installed, but you can still enable it in the UEFI setup. * ... F_AUDIO1) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L *** HDMI_SPDIF Header (3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) DUMMY GND 1 SPDIF OUT **** The onboard audio will be disabled when ASRock Game Blaster is not supported. English 6 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Please refer to the LAN port.
If ASRock Game Blaster is installed, THX TruStudioTM function of the onboard audio Realtek ALC898 is installed, but you can still enable it in the UEFI setup. * ... F_AUDIO1) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L *** HDMI_SPDIF Header (3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) DUMMY GND 1 SPDIF OUT **** The onboard audio will be disabled when ASRock Game Blaster is not supported. English 6 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Please refer to the LAN port.
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... BCM57781 - Optical SPDIF Out Port - Supports Full Blu-ray Profile 2.0 Audio Decoder - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant 7 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor - Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0 - Front Panel Headphone Out with built-in , 11.0 cm x 7.5 cm...
... BCM57781 - Optical SPDIF Out Port - Supports Full Blu-ray Profile 2.0 Audio Decoder - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant 7 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor - Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0 - Front Panel Headphone Out with built-in , 11.0 cm x 7.5 cm...
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...) 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... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for details. 8 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard...
...) 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... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for details. 8 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard...
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... Premium Blu-ray audio support - quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) CPU - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports THX TruStudioTM 9 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in socket LGA 2011 - capacity of system memory: 64GB (see CAUTION 5) - 1... Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM Audio ASRock Game Blaster Audio (X79 Extreme6/GB) - Supports THX TruStudioTM PRO - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 Expansion Slot ...
... Premium Blu-ray audio support - quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) CPU - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports THX TruStudioTM 9 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in socket LGA 2011 - capacity of system memory: 64GB (see CAUTION 5) - 1... Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM Audio ASRock Game Blaster Audio (X79 Extreme6/GB) - Supports THX TruStudioTM PRO - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 Expansion Slot ...
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... - 5 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x CIR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header 10 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ SATA3 Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® X79, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 3.0), NCQ, AHCI and...
... - 5 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x CIR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header 10 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ SATA3 Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® X79, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 3.0), NCQ, AHCI and...
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...ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Adjust by CPU Temperature) 11 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Supports jumperfree - Good Night LED Hardware - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock...- CPU/Chassis/Power/SB FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 16) - - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x Power LED header ...
...ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Adjust by CPU Temperature) 11 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Supports jumperfree - Good Night LED Hardware - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock...- CPU/Chassis/Power/SB FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 16) - - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x Power LED header ...
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.../ XP / XP 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. It should be less than four memory modules, please install the ... system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to use ASRock XFast RAM to read the installation guide of memory modules on future CPU updates and releases. 6. For...VistaTM / XP. - CPU/Chassis/SB Fan Multi-Speed Control - English 12 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
.../ XP / XP 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. It should be less than four memory modules, please install the ... system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to use ASRock XFast RAM to read the installation guide of memory modules on future CPU updates and releases. 6. For...VistaTM / XP. - CPU/Chassis/SB Fan Multi-Speed Control - English 12 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
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... share it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for the operation procedures of the device. 13 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is IE8. In Overclocking, you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores...
... share it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for the operation procedures of the device. 13 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is IE8. In Overclocking, you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores...
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...'s priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in games. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will remain deactivated to a certain temperature under 100 mA current consumption. Only USB2.0 ports support this motherboard offers ... are not supported by the European Union to update their lifespan. 14. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to define the power consumption for more details. 14 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is that BIOS files need...
...'s priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in games. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will remain deactivated to a certain temperature under 100 mA current consumption. Only USB2.0 ports support this motherboard offers ... are not supported by the European Union to update their lifespan. 14. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to define the power consumption for more details. 14 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is that BIOS files need...
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Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antstatic pad or in the socket. English 15 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 2011-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. Whenever you handle components. 3. Otherwise, the CPU will ...
Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antstatic pad or in the socket. English 15 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 2011-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. Whenever you handle components. 3. Otherwise, the CPU will ...
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... the load plate. Step 1. Step 2. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Disengage the left lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the socket. 16 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
... the load plate. Step 1. Step 2. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Disengage the left lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the socket. 16 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
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... properly mated to the orient keys. Press down the right load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab. 17 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English Step 2-3. Press down the left load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab.
... properly mated to the orient keys. Press down the right load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab. 17 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English Step 2-3. Press down the left load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab.
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... installation, please kindly refer to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 9 or CPU_FAN2, see page 2, No. 8). Place the heatsink onto the socket. English 18 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with the motherboard's holes. Below is equipped with the CPU fan connector on the...
... installation, please kindly refer to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 9 or CPU_FAN2, see page 2, No. 8). Place the heatsink onto the socket. English 18 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with the motherboard's holes. Below is equipped with the CPU fan connector on the...
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... Quad Channel Memory Technology. If above four DDR3 DIMM slots are installed in the slots, so that Quad Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 19 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English
... Quad Channel Memory Technology. If above four DDR3 DIMM slots are installed in the slots, so that Quad Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 19 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English