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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 14 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) 16 Chapter 2 Installation 19 2.1 Installing the CPU 20 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 23 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 24 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 14 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) 16 Chapter 2 Installation 19 2.1 Installing the CPU 20 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 23 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 24 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and ...
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... and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Support CD • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 1 Introduction...
... and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Support CD • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 1 Introduction...
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...Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) • Purity SoundTM • HDMI-In • Socket LGA1150 to support 4th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processor • Digi Power Design • 12 Power Phase Design • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUSupports ASRock... BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • ...
...Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) • Purity SoundTM • HDMI-In • Socket LGA1150 to support 4th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processor • Digi Power Design • 12 Power Phase Design • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUSupports ASRock... BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • ...
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... streams you can boost the performance of Your Data: With the status window, you are currently transferring. 7 English ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. RealTime Analysis of your PC enters into Standby mode ...and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to the list....
... streams you can boost the performance of Your Data: With the status window, you are currently transferring. 7 English ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. RealTime Analysis of your PC enters into Standby mode ...and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to the list....
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...lightning boot up experience. Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to Windows? No more amusment. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you restart. Good Night LED will enter the UEFI directly after you a better sleeping environment by ... switch off when the system is a blend of it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from a cold boot. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required...
...lightning boot up experience. Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to Windows? No more amusment. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you restart. Good Night LED will enter the UEFI directly after you a better sleeping environment by ... switch off when the system is a blend of it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from a cold boot. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required...
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1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices ...4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 English WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8...
1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices ...4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 English WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8...
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SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card to PCIE2 slot. 43 English Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card is inserted to the goldfingers on each graphics card.
SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card to PCIE2 slot. 43 English Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card is inserted to the goldfingers on each graphics card.
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... your settings. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration...
... your settings. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration...
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... the "Remote Wake" has been enabled in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Splashtop Streamer. Step 2 Download and install "Splashtop 2" on your mobile device and log into the app. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop Splashtop is located in "Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager". Using Remote...
... the "Remote Wake" has been enabled in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Splashtop Streamer. Step 2 Download and install "Splashtop 2" on your mobile device and log into the app. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop Splashtop is located in "Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager". Using Remote...
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... then back on the system chassis. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For...
... then back on the system chassis. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For...
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Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 77 English UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 77 English UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
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Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Please setup network configuration ... to duplicate the current working ROM image to download the UEFI firmware. 101 English Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to plug...
Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Please setup network configuration ... to duplicate the current working ROM image to download the UEFI firmware. 101 English Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to plug...
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...: +31-24-345-44-33 Fax: +31-24-345-44-38 ASRock America, Inc. 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 U.S.A. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) ASRock EUROPE B.V. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you may contact your dealer for further information. Phone: +1-909-590...
...: +31-24-345-44-33 Fax: +31-24-345-44-38 ASRock America, Inc. 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 U.S.A. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) ASRock EUROPE B.V. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you may contact your dealer for further information. Phone: +1-909-590...
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...; 6 x Chassis Screws • 1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 1 x WiFi Module Screw (for Z87 Extreme6 only) 6 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Support CD • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
...; 6 x Chassis Screws • 1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 1 x WiFi Module Screw (for Z87 Extreme6 only) 6 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Support CD • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
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...PCI Express slot • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM 7 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor • Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- triple at x8 (PCIE2) ...• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUSupports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports ...
...PCI Express slot • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM 7 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor • Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- triple at x8 (PCIE2) ...• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUSupports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports ...
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.../EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system... usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Overclocking may be done at your system. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6...
.../EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system... usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Overclocking may be done at your system. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6...
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... the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you without fear of ASRock XFast RAM is included in RAID mode. 13 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of internet access granted to other users. If power loss occurs...
... the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you without fear of ASRock XFast RAM is included in RAID mode. 13 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of internet access granted to other users. If power loss occurs...
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The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the most trivial details. 15 English ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for the memory slots and PCIe slots may appear to be the same as former designs, but actually effectively reduces distortion and promotes performance, because we strive for perfection even in A-Tuning.
The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the most trivial details. 15 English ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for the memory slots and PCIe slots may appear to be the same as former designs, but actually effectively reduces distortion and promotes performance, because we strive for perfection even in A-Tuning.
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ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 English WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit only. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology ... Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. 1.4 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into...
ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 English WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit only. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology ... Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. 1.4 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into...
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...;일 CPU • ATX 100 WiFi 802.11ac (Z87 Extreme6/ac Purity SoundTM • HDMI- 입력 • 4 세대 Intel® CoreTM LGA1150 소켓 • Digi 12 MOSFET (DSM) • Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Intel® K CPU / ASRock BCLK 전역 • Intel® Z87 DDR3 DDR3 DIMM 슬롯 4 개 • DDR3...
...;일 CPU • ATX 100 WiFi 802.11ac (Z87 Extreme6/ac Purity SoundTM • HDMI- 입력 • 4 세대 Intel® CoreTM LGA1150 소켓 • Digi 12 MOSFET (DSM) • Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Intel® K CPU / ASRock BCLK 전역 • Intel® Z87 DDR3 DDR3 DIMM 슬롯 4 개 • DDR3...