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You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 1. Please read the RAID conigurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts.
You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 1. Please read the RAID conigurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts.
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... will cause data damage or data loss. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is called data mirroring that copies and maintains an identical image of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in the other drive if one drive to RAID...
... will cause data damage or data loss. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is called data mirroring that copies and maintains an identical image of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in the other drive if one drive to RAID...
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... than 2TB. STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB lash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the iles into a USB lash disk or copy the iles from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the iles under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7...
... than 2TB. STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB lash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the iles into a USB lash disk or copy the iles from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the iles under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7...
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...; 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. E. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take a long time; >30 mins.) C. Please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 After installing Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit, install the hotix kb2505454. (This may take about 5 minutes to reboot...
...; 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. E. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take a long time; >30 mins.) C. Please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 After installing Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit, install the hotix kb2505454. (This may take about 5 minutes to reboot...
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... or omissions that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. Copyright Notice: No part of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this documentation may..., or consequential damages (including damages for a particular purpose. Version 1.0 Published August 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, oicers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are...
... or omissions that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. Copyright Notice: No part of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this documentation may..., or consequential damages (including damages for a particular purpose. Version 1.0 Published August 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, oicers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
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... related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X99 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X99 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X99 Extreme4 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
... related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X99 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X99 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X99 Extreme4 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 3 4 56 7 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard CLRC BTN1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 ...Bottom: MIC IN USB3_4_5 1 31 30 LAN PCIE_PWR1 PCIE1 PWR_FAN1 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 M2_1 CT5 CT4 CT3 X99 Extreme4 CT2 CT1 29 Purity SoundTM 2 PCIE2 RoHS PCIE3 1 T BT1 PCIE4 CMOS Battery Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 1 ... BIOS_SEL1 1 1 1 USB6_7 USB4_5 1 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 9 CHA_FAN3 S_SATA3_0_1 S_SATA3_2_3 SATA3_0_1 Intel X99 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 BIOS_A_LED CHA_FAN2 SATA_PWR_1 1 PLED1 CHA_FAN1 1 1 SPEAKER1 BIOS_B_LED PLED PWRBTN 128Mb BIOS BIOS_A 128Mb BIOS BIOS_B ...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 3 4 56 7 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard CLRC BTN1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 ...Bottom: MIC IN USB3_4_5 1 31 30 LAN PCIE_PWR1 PCIE1 PWR_FAN1 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 M2_1 CT5 CT4 CT3 X99 Extreme4 CT2 CT1 29 Purity SoundTM 2 PCIE2 RoHS PCIE3 1 T BT1 PCIE4 CMOS Battery Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 1 ... BIOS_SEL1 1 1 1 USB6_7 USB4_5 1 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 9 CHA_FAN3 S_SATA3_0_1 S_SATA3_2_3 SATA3_0_1 Intel X99 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 BIOS_A_LED CHA_FAN2 SATA_PWR_1 1 PLED1 CHA_FAN1 1 1 SPEAKER1 BIOS_B_LED PLED PWRBTN 128Mb BIOS BIOS_A 128Mb BIOS BIOS_B ...
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... a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Chapter 2 Installation his is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs...
... a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Chapter 2 Installation his is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs...
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X99 Extreme4 6 A B 7 A B 8 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 13 English
X99 Extreme4 6 A B 7 A B 8 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 13 English
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...memory modules are installed in the DDR4 DIMM slots, then Quad Channel Memory Technology is activated. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to DDR4_C2.) • If only two memory modules are installed, then Triple Channel Memory ... • Due to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. It is activated. X99 Extreme4 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides eight 284-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this...
...memory modules are installed in the DDR4 DIMM slots, then Quad Channel Memory Technology is activated. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to DDR4_C2.) • If only two memory modules are installed, then Triple Channel Memory ... • Due to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. It is activated. X99 Extreme4 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides eight 284-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this...
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... Express x4 lane width cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. X99 Extreme4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot...
... Express x4 lane width cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. X99 Extreme4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot...
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English 18 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. PCIe Slot Conigurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5 Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode x16 N/A x8 N/A N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x16 N/A x8 N/A x4 *3-Way SLITM Mode is not supported for CPU with 28 PCIe lanes.
English 18 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. PCIe Slot Conigurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5 Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode x16 N/A x8 N/A N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x16 N/A x8 N/A x4 *3-Way SLITM Mode is not supported for CPU with 28 PCIe lanes.
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... backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot. BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.6, No. 24) Default Backup BIOS (Main BIOS) his motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, please use "Secure Backup UEFI" in BIOS setup...
... backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot. BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.6, No. 24) Default Backup BIOS (Main BIOS) his motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, please use "Secure Backup UEFI" in BIOS setup...
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... difer by chassis. X99 Extreme4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis to the pin assignments below. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. he LED is on...
... difer by chassis. X99 Extreme4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis to the pin assignments below. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. he LED is on...
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... will not function. * RAID is one header on SATA3_0 ~ SATA3_5 ports only. If the eSATA port on the rear I /O panel, there is supported on this motherboard. hese ten SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this...
... will not function. * RAID is one header on SATA3_0 ~ SATA3_5 ports only. If the eSATA port on the rear I /O panel, there is supported on this motherboard. hese ten SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this...
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...) (see p.6, No. 21) hunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TBT1) (see p.6, No. 6) 4 3 21 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Please connect a hunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to manage the power state of HDD. To...4 pin molex power cable to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. his motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 4) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 29) 12 24 1 ...
...) (see p.6, No. 21) hunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TBT1) (see p.6, No. 6) 4 3 21 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Please connect a hunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to manage the power state of HDD. To...4 pin molex power cable to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. his motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 4) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 29) 12 24 1 ...
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English 26 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.8, No. 14) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to clear the CMOS values. his function is workable only when you power of your computer and unplug the power supply. 2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has a Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly clear the CMOS values.
English 26 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.8, No. 14) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to clear the CMOS values. his function is workable only when you power of your computer and unplug the power supply. 2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has a Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly clear the CMOS values.
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... auxiliary power source to PCIE3 slot. It is not supported. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. X99 Extreme4 2.8 SLITM , 3-Way SLITMand Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you install CPU with 28 lanes...
... auxiliary power source to PCIE3 slot. It is not supported. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. X99 Extreme4 2.8 SLITM , 3-Way SLITMand Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you install CPU with 28 lanes...
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... cards may require diferent methods to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that your system requires. 2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this... motherboard. Make sure that are supported with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64bit OS. 1. If you to install up to use identical ...
... cards may require diferent methods to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that your system requires. 2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this... motherboard. Make sure that are supported with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64bit OS. 1. If you to install up to use identical ...