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...adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the owners' benefi..., or consequential damages (including damages for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English In no responsibility for a particular purpose. This device complies with Part...
...adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the owners' benefi..., or consequential damages (including damages for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English In no responsibility for a particular purpose. This device complies with Part...
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...IN 50 49 Xfast USB PCIE1 48 XFast RAM PCI Express 3.0 47 XFast LAN PCIE2 Z77 OC Formula 46 45 PCIE3 CMOS RoHS Battery 1 CLRCMOS1 44 43 AUDIO CODEC PCIE4 Super I/O Front USB 3.0 USB3_6_7 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 Intel...40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 26 Intel Z77 Chipset 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 27 Power Switch (PWRBTN) 3 1155-Pin CPU Socket 28 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) ... 24 Power LED Header (PLED1, Black) 51 Twin-Power Cooling 25 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) 2 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English
...IN 50 49 Xfast USB PCIE1 48 XFast RAM PCI Express 3.0 47 XFast LAN PCIE2 Z77 OC Formula 46 45 PCIE3 CMOS RoHS Battery 1 CLRCMOS1 44 43 AUDIO CODEC PCIE4 Super I/O Front USB 3.0 USB3_6_7 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 Intel...40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 26 Intel Z77 Chipset 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 27 Power Switch (PWRBTN) 3 1155-Pin CPU Socket 28 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) ... 24 Power LED Header (PLED1, Black) 51 Twin-Power Cooling 25 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) 2 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English
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... table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) Side Speaker (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Please refer to the LAN port.
... table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) Side Speaker (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Please refer to the LAN port.
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English 4 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to USB 2.0 ...
English 4 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to USB 2.0 ...
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...be subject to AHCI mode. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard (CEB Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in the Support CD. Introduction Thank you for details. 5 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Because the motherboard speci&#...BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) ASRock Z77 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 OC Formula Support CD 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O ...
...be subject to AHCI mode. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard (CEB Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in the Support CD. Introduction Thank you for details. 5 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Because the motherboard speci&#...BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) ASRock Z77 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 OC Formula Support CD 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O ...
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... 4) - Hi-Density Power Connector - 15μGold Finger (CPU and memory sockets) OC Formula Cooling Kit - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2800(OC)/2666(OC)/2400(OC)/ 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - With ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Digi Power - GELID GC-Extreme Thermal Compound - Supports Intel® Rapid...
... 4) - Hi-Density Power Connector - 15μGold Finger (CPU and memory sockets) OC Formula Cooling Kit - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2800(OC)/2666(OC)/2400(OC)/ 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - With ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Digi Power - GELID GC-Extreme Thermal Compound - Supports Intel® Rapid...
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... Ethernet 802.3az - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with LED 7 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Broadcom BCM57781 -
... Ethernet 802.3az - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with LED 7 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Broadcom BCM57781 -
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...RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Intel® Z77, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ188H, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 1 x ... headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with LED ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard V-ProbeTM: 2 x 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid - 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) - 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 3 x 3-pin)...
...RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Intel® Z77, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ188H, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 1 x ... headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with LED ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard V-ProbeTM: 2 x 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid - 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) - 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 3 x 3-pin)...
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...) - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - Formula Drive (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 10) - Fine-Tuning V-Controller (see CAUTION 13) - Good Night LED English 9 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 22) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 20) - ASRock Dehumidifier Function (see CAUTION 15) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM...
...) - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - Formula Drive (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 10) - Fine-Tuning V-Controller (see CAUTION 13) - Good Night LED English 9 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 22) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 20) - ASRock Dehumidifier Function (see CAUTION 15) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM...
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...CPU/Chassis/MOS Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. Overclocking may be done at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. 10 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. The larger the die area, the lower Rds(on ), so the power supply for possible damage caused by CPU .../ XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 27) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to read the installation guide of the "User Manual" in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy ...
...CPU/Chassis/MOS Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. Overclocking may be done at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. 10 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. The larger the die area, the lower Rds(on ), so the power supply for possible damage caused by CPU .../ XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 27) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to read the installation guide of the "User Manual" in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy ...
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... It also shortens the loading time of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are functioning normally. 10. ASRock Instant Flash is dysfunctional. In OC DNA, you can save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then... parts of the motherboard graphically, so that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English In IES, you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to update system...
... It also shortens the loading time of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are functioning normally. 10. ASRock Instant Flash is dysfunctional. In OC DNA, you can save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then... parts of the motherboard graphically, so that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English In IES, you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to update system...
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... under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Administrators are required. 12 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Simply install the APP Charger driver, it also boosts the speed of charging your iPhone...
... under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Administrators are required. 12 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Simply install the APP Charger driver, it also boosts the speed of charging your iPhone...
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...VIRTU Universal MVP includes the base features of Virtu Universal technology, which virtualizes integrated GPU and discrete GPU for more details. 13 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and fl...Function". Users may prevent motherboard damages due to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must be used. 26. ASRock XFast RAM is detected, the system will power on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back ...
...VIRTU Universal MVP includes the base features of Virtu Universal technology, which virtualizes integrated GPU and discrete GPU for more details. 13 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and fl...Function". Users may prevent motherboard damages due to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must be used. 26. ASRock XFast RAM is detected, the system will power on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back ...
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Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 14 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. Do not over -...
Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 14 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. Do not over -...
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Keep the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in the socket. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. 15 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. Open the socket: Step 1-1. English black line Step 2. Step 1. You do not have to insert ..., please follow the steps below. 2.3 CPU Installation In order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU sockets more protection and make the installation process easier, ASRock has added a new protection cover on top of the hook. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU: Step 2-1. Disengage the lever by the edge which is...
Keep the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in the socket. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. 15 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. Open the socket: Step 1-1. English black line Step 2. Step 1. You do not have to insert ..., please follow the steps below. 2.3 CPU Installation In order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU sockets more protection and make the installation process easier, ASRock has added a new protection cover on top of the hook. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU: Step 2-1. Disengage the lever by the edge which is...
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Verify that the CPU is removed. Flip the load plate onto the IHS. English 16 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard Press down the load lever, and secure it with the two alignment keys of the CPU with the load plate tab under the retention ...
Verify that the CPU is removed. Flip the load plate onto the IHS. English 16 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard Press down the load lever, and secure it with the two alignment keys of the CPU with the load plate tab under the retention ...
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... and lock. Then connect the CPU fan to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 17 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard Below is equipped with the CPU fan connector on side closest to dissipate heat. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Fan ...This motherboard is an example to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_ FAN1, see page 2, No. 4 or CPU_FAN2, see page 2, No. 5). Step 1. ASRock provides the free bundle GELID GC-Extreme Thermal Compound in good contact with the motherboard throughholes. Repeat with thumb to adopt three different CPU cooler...
... and lock. Then connect the CPU fan to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 17 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard Below is equipped with the CPU fan connector on side closest to dissipate heat. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Fan ...This motherboard is an example to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_ FAN1, see page 2, No. 4 or CPU_FAN2, see page 2, No. 5). Step 1. ASRock provides the free bundle GELID GC-Extreme Thermal Compound in good contact with the motherboard throughholes. Repeat with thumb to adopt three different CPU cooler...
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Yellow slots; You may refer to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_ B2 slots. 18 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Populated - If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is not allowed to install identical DDR3 DIMMs ...
Yellow slots; You may refer to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_ B2 slots. 18 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Populated - If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is not allowed to install identical DDR3 DIMMs ...
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... the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 19 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 3. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you...
... the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 19 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard English Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 3. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you...
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...PCIE2, PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots. Please refer to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function. PCIE3 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for details. 20 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard Both these two slots will work at x8 bandwidth, while PCIE5 works at x4 bandwidth. 4. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please install the...PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card, such as a Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card or ASRock Game Blaster, etc. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. To run only at x8 bandwidth. 3....
...PCIE2, PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots. Please refer to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function. PCIE3 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for details. 20 ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard Both these two slots will work at x8 bandwidth, while PCIE5 works at x4 bandwidth. 4. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please install the...PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card, such as a Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card or ASRock Game Blaster, etc. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. To run only at x8 bandwidth. 3....
