User Manual
Page 5
...7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme9 Support CD 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 ...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 ASRock Reminds You... 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 ...
...7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme9 Support CD 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 ...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 ASRock Reminds You... 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 ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 1
...written consent of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. ...interference received, including interference that may not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may appear in this device must accept any errors ...
...written consent of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. ...interference received, including interference that may not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may appear in this device must accept any errors ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 2
...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 ...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) 26 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 50 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 2 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English
...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 ...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) 26 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 50 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 2 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
Page 3
... Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. English 3 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard
... Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. English 3 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
Page 4
... Mini Jacks ** Front Panel Audio Header *** HDMI_SPDIF Header * LAN RJ-45 Port Optical SPDIF Out Port PCIE Gold Fingers Coaxial SPDIF Out Port English 4 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard It also boosts gaming performance, enables dual LAN with teaming function, and allows users to morph their voice into miscellaneous characters which is designed... to deliver sound and voice with the new earthshattering Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor. ASRock Game Blaster ASRock Game Blaster is packed with unbeatable quality and accurate 3D positional audio.
... Mini Jacks ** Front Panel Audio Header *** HDMI_SPDIF Header * LAN RJ-45 Port Optical SPDIF Out Port PCIE Gold Fingers Coaxial SPDIF Out Port English 4 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard It also boosts gaming performance, enables dual LAN with teaming function, and allows users to morph their voice into miscellaneous characters which is designed... to deliver sound and voice with the new earthshattering Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor. ASRock Game Blaster ASRock Game Blaster is packed with unbeatable quality and accurate 3D positional audio.
Quick Installation Guide
Page 5
Please refer to the LAN port. * There are two LEDs next to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Green 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin 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 English 5 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard
Please refer to the LAN port. * There are two LEDs next to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Green 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin 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 English 5 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
Page 6
... - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports AES-128 Encryption/Decryption Engine - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant 6 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0 -
... - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports AES-128 Encryption/Decryption Engine - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant 6 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0 -
Quick Installation Guide
Page 7
...the user manual presented in our support CD for details. 7 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS ...ASRock X79 Extreme9 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 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 set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme9...
...the user manual presented in our support CD for details. 7 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS ...ASRock X79 Extreme9 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 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 set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme9...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 8
...- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Max. Supported by the bundled ASRock Game Blaster - Broadcom BCM57781 - Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function with Intel® Workstation 1S Xeon® processors E5 16xx/...-core sound and voice processor - Supports CrystalVoice - Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0 - Intel® X79 - Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory with the bundled ASRock Game Blaster ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 - 5 x PCI Express ...
...- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Max. Supported by the bundled ASRock Game Blaster - Broadcom BCM57781 - Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function with Intel® Workstation 1S Xeon® processors E5 16xx/...-core sound and voice processor - Supports CrystalVoice - Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0 - Intel® X79 - Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory with the bundled ASRock Game Blaster ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 - 5 x PCI Express ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 9
...- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 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 "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Marvell SE9220... 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 9 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATA3 Connectors - 4 x Ready-to 5Gb/s ...
...- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 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 "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Marvell SE9220... 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 9 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATA3 Connectors - 4 x Ready-to 5Gb/s ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 10
..., CPU Vcore OS - FCC, CE, WHQL - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 6) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 19) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard Chassis Temperature Sensing - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power...
..., CPU Vcore OS - FCC, CE, WHQL - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 6) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 19) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard Chassis Temperature Sensing - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 11
... you can load the OC profile to their own system to the components and devices of your friends. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English This motherboard supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. In Overclocking, you want to DDR3_ C2.) 4. Your friends... check Intel's website for information on page 18 for proper installation. 3. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can use ASRock XFast RAM to ne-tune different system functions in the support CD. 2. We are fully installed, and you are idle without sacrifi...
... you can load the OC profile to their own system to the components and devices of your friends. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English This motherboard supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. In Overclocking, you want to DDR3_ C2.) 4. Your friends... check Intel's website for information on page 18 for proper installation. 3. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can use ASRock XFast RAM to ne-tune different system functions in the support CD. 2. We are fully installed, and you are idle without sacrifi...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 12
...MS-DOS or Windows®. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. With APP Charger driver installed, you ... You can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to page 43 for details. 12 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English With this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard ...
...MS-DOS or Windows®. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. With APP Charger driver installed, you ... You can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to page 43 for details. 12 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English With this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 13
... unplug the power cord, then plug it also boosts the speed of failing. Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0, ASRock XFast RAM and ASRock Game Blaster are required. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their lifespan. 14. And it back again. Only USB2.0 ports support this...extend their BIOS without fear of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. According to define the power consumption for more details. 13 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standards, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP...
... unplug the power cord, then plug it also boosts the speed of failing. Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0, ASRock XFast RAM and ASRock Game Blaster are required. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their lifespan. 14. And it back again. Only USB2.0 ports support this...extend their BIOS without fear of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. According to define the power consumption for more details. 13 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standards, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 14
... you handle components. 3. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to do not over-tighten the screws! Also remember to secure the moth- English 14 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard When placing screws into the socket if above situation is unclean or if there are any motherboard settings. 1. Do not force to insert the...
... you handle components. 3. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to do not over-tighten the screws! Also remember to secure the moth- English 14 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard When placing screws into the socket if above situation is unclean or if there are any motherboard settings. 1. Do not force to insert the...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 15
... down and sliding it out of the hook. Step 1-2. Disengage the right lever by the edge with the four alignment keys of the socket. 15 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard Hold the CPU by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook. Insert the 2011-Pin CPU: Pin1 Step 2-1. orientation key notch...
... down and sliding it out of the hook. Step 1-2. Disengage the right lever by the edge with the four alignment keys of the socket. 15 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard Hold the CPU by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook. Insert the 2011-Pin CPU: Pin1 Step 2-1. orientation key notch...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 16
... the socket by itself. Step 3-3. Step 3. Press down the right load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab. 16 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Close the socket: Step 3-1. The cover must be...
... the socket by itself. Step 3-3. Step 3. Press down the right load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab. 16 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Close the socket: Step 3-1. The cover must be...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 17
... screws with Intel 2011Pin CPU to install the screws. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with the motherboard's holes. English 17 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard Step 1. Step 4. Use a screw driver to dissipate heat. Step 6.
... screws with Intel 2011Pin CPU to install the screws. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with the motherboard's holes. English 17 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard Step 1. Step 4. Use a screw driver to dissipate heat. Step 6.
Quick Installation Guide
Page 18
..., and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. If three memory modules are installed in the slots, so that Quad Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 18 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be activated. 1. If only two memory modules are installed, then Triple Channel Memory Technology is activated. For...
..., and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. If three memory modules are installed in the slots, so that Quad Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 18 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be activated. 1. If only two memory modules are installed, then Triple Channel Memory Technology is activated. For...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 19
... slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 19 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Step 3. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Firmly insert the DIMM...
... slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 19 ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard English Step 3. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Firmly insert the DIMM...