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....dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY ... respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,... intent to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. In no responsibility for backup purpose...regulations passed by the California Legislature. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, ...of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of... may be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Operation is subject to the implied warranties...
....dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY ... respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,... intent to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. In no responsibility for backup purpose...regulations passed by the California Legislature. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, ...of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of... may be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Operation is subject to the implied warranties...
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...6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 1.4 I/O Panel 13 1.5 ASRock Game Blaster 14 2 Installation 17 2.1 Screw Holes 17 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 17 2.3 CPU Installation 18 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 20 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 21 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots 23 2.7 ASRock Game Blaster...CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 40 2.10 Surround Display Features 44 2.11 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 45 2.12 ASRock XFast Charger Operation Guide 46 2.13 Jumpers Setup 47 2.14 Onboard Headers and Connectors 48 ...
...6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 1.4 I/O Panel 13 1.5 ASRock Game Blaster 14 2 Installation 17 2.1 Screw Holes 17 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 17 2.3 CPU Installation 18 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 20 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 21 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots 23 2.7 ASRock Game Blaster...CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 40 2.10 Surround Display Features 44 2.11 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 45 2.12 ASRock XFast Charger Operation Guide 46 2.13 Jumpers Setup 47 2.14 Onboard Headers and Connectors 48 ...
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... 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 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. You may... and 4 contains the configuration guide to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock X79 Extreme9 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you require technical support related to change without further notice...
... 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 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. You may... and 4 contains the configuration guide to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock X79 Extreme9 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you require technical support related to change without further notice...
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... our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard is no such limitation. If above four DDR3 DIMM slots are idle without sacrificing computing performance. Overclocking may be done at ... use more than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Your friends then can use ASRock XFast RAM to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to improve...
... our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard is no such limitation. If above four DDR3 DIMM slots are idle without sacrificing computing performance. Overclocking may be done at ... use more than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Your friends then can use ASRock XFast RAM to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to improve...
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...exclusively equipped with friends on the properties of Charging the BC 1.1 standard smart devices. Please refer to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast Charger is IE8. In addition to Apple devices, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer...simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for a more personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are transferring currently. 12. 7. Just launch this utility, you can easily recognize which includes ...
...exclusively equipped with friends on the properties of Charging the BC 1.1 standard smart devices. Please refer to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast Charger is IE8. In addition to Apple devices, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer...simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for a more personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are transferring currently. 12. 7. Just launch this utility, you can easily recognize which includes ...
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...than ever. Another advantage of failing. Only USB2.0 ports support this motherboard offers stepless control, it is that cannot be configured in off mode condition. While CPU overheat is included into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). EuP stands for Energy Using Product, was...for the completed system. 13. ASRock X-FAN will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standards, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply...
...than ever. Another advantage of failing. Only USB2.0 ports support this motherboard offers stepless control, it is that cannot be configured in off mode condition. While CPU overheat is included into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). EuP stands for Energy Using Product, was...for the completed system. 13. ASRock X-FAN will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standards, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 PWR_FAN1 Designed in Taipei USB ...eSATA3 eSATA3 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 USB 3.0 SATA3 6Gb/s ErP/EuP Ready 50 SB_FAN1 USB3_6_7 2 oz Copper PCB 49 PCIE1 LAN PHY X79 Extreme9 1 USB3_4_5 1 48 PCIE2 SATA2_2_3 SATA2_0_1 47 46 45 44 SATA3_0_1 SATA3_M4_M5 Super I/O PCIE3 Front USB 3.0 CMOS Battery PCIE4 X..., Black) 36 USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11, Black) 11 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_D1, Black) 37 Intel X79 Chipset 12 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 38 Consumer Infrared Module Header 13 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_C2, Black)...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 PWR_FAN1 Designed in Taipei USB ...eSATA3 eSATA3 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 USB 3.0 SATA3 6Gb/s ErP/EuP Ready 50 SB_FAN1 USB3_6_7 2 oz Copper PCB 49 PCIE1 LAN PHY X79 Extreme9 1 USB3_4_5 1 48 PCIE2 SATA2_2_3 SATA2_0_1 47 46 45 44 SATA3_0_1 SATA3_M4_M5 Super I/O PCIE3 Front USB 3.0 CMOS Battery PCIE4 X..., Black) 36 USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11, Black) 11 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_D1, Black) 37 Intel X79 Chipset 12 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 38 Consumer Infrared Module Header 13 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_C2, Black)...
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...-made high- Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0 - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function (for motherboards with 1/8" mini jack (jack 3) - Specifications Platform Chipset Output Features Input Features Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 1 x RJ...
...-made high- Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0 - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function (for motherboards with 1/8" mini jack (jack 3) - Specifications Platform Chipset Output Features Input Features Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 1 x RJ...
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...Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it on the carpet or the like. Make sure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Failure to secure the mother-...may cause physical injuries to the chassis. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place screws into the screw holes to do not over -tighten the screws! Whenever you handle the components. 3. static pad...
...Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it on the carpet or the like. Make sure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Failure to secure the mother-...may cause physical injuries to the chassis. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place screws into the screw holes to do not over -tighten the screws! Whenever you handle the components. 3. static pad...
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... key 2011-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to the orient keys. Close the socket: Step 3-1. The cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 2-4. Flip the load plate onto the IHS, then the cover will automatically come off by using a purely vertical motion. Locate Pin1...
... key 2011-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to the orient keys. Close the socket: Step 3-1. The cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 2-4. Flip the load plate onto the IHS, then the cover will automatically come off by using a purely vertical motion. Locate Pin1...
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...or CPU_FAN2, see page 12, No. 12). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to dissipate heat. Step 4. Connect fan header with Intel 2011Pin CPU to illustrate the installation of heatsink and cooling fan ...compliant with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_ FAN1, see page 12, No. 9 or CPU_FAN2, see page 12, No. 12). Before you installed the heatsink, you don't...
...or CPU_FAN2, see page 12, No. 12). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to dissipate heat. Step 4. Connect fan header with Intel 2011Pin CPU to illustrate the installation of heatsink and cooling fan ...compliant with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_ FAN1, see page 12, No. 9 or CPU_FAN2, see page 12, No. 12). Before you installed the heatsink, you don't...
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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. If only two memory modules are installed in the ... Intel® CPU spec definition, please install the memory modules on DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, DDR3_C1 and DDR3_D1 for the first priority. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be activated. 1.
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. If only two memory modules are installed in the ... Intel® CPU spec definition, please install the memory modules on DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, DDR3_C1 and DDR3_D1 for the first priority. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be activated. 1.
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It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 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. Step 2. Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by ...
It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 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. Step 2. Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by ...
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...CPU updates and releases. 23 Please connect a chassis fan to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on this motherboard is recommended to motherboard chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 6. 2.6 ...Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as ASRock Game Blaster, Gigabit...
...CPU updates and releases. 23 Please connect a chassis fan to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on this motherboard is recommended to motherboard chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 6. 2.6 ...Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as ASRock Game Blaster, Gigabit...
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... the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. Step 2. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Step 6. Before...
... the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. Step 2. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Step 6. Before...
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... follow the installation procedures in this section. Download the driver from NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 3. 2.8 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that the cards are properly seated on the slots. For Quad SLITM...
... follow the installation procedures in this section. Download the driver from NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 3. 2.8 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that the cards are properly seated on the slots. For Quad SLITM...
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... use Radeon HD 5770 as 12-pipe cards while in any 3D application. 2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with intelligent software design and an ...card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. All 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 PCIE4 slot.
... use Radeon HD 5770 as 12-pipe cards while in any 3D application. 2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with intelligent software design and an ...card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. All 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 PCIE4 slot.
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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.) 41 Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on PCIE1 slot. (You may...
... 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.) 41 Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on PCIE1 slot. (You may...
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... connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE4 and PCIE6 slots. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Connect the DVI monitor cable to your graphics card vendor for details.) CrossFireTM Bridge Step 5.
... connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE4 and PCIE6 slots. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Connect the DVI monitor cable to your graphics card vendor for details.) CrossFireTM Bridge Step 5.
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... You can easily enjoy the benefits of AMD CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 2.10 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. if not, please select it again, and then you can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM or Quad...
... You can easily enjoy the benefits of AMD CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 2.10 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. if not, please select it again, and then you can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM or Quad...