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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 15 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only ) 17 Chapter 2 Installation 20 2.1 Installing the CPU 21 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 24 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 25 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 15 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only ) 17 Chapter 2 Installation 20 2.1 Installing the CPU 21 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 24 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 25 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and ...
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... to this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Support CD • 10 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x SATA 1 to 1 Power Cables (Optional) •...
... to this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Support CD • 10 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x SATA 1 to 1 Power Cables (Optional) •...
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... Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style • Home Cloud • Conformal Coating • Purity SoundTM • 802.11ac WiFi (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only) • HDMI-In OC Formula Kit OC Formula Power Kit • 12 Power Phase Design • Digi Power •...
... Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style • Home Cloud • Conformal Coating • Purity SoundTM • 802.11ac WiFi (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only) • HDMI-In OC Formula Kit OC Formula Power Kit • 12 Power Phase Design • Digi Power •...
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... 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. dual at x16 (PCIE1); Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chipset • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC) /2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory • Max. shared memory 1792MB...
... 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. dual at x16 (PCIE1); Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chipset • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC) /2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory • Max. shared memory 1792MB...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® Z87, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot ... BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch • V-ProbeTM: 2 x 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid • Rapid OC Button: +/- tor) • 1 x SLI/XFire power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A ...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® Z87, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot ... BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch • V-ProbeTM: 2 x 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid • Rapid OC Button: +/- tor) • 1 x SLI/XFire power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A ...
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... XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. LAN Application Prioritization: You can watch Youtube HD ...and add new programs to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. ASRock APP Charger allows you to 40% faster than before on the properties of your computer. Please...
... XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. LAN Application Prioritization: You can watch Youtube HD ...and add new programs to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. ASRock APP Charger allows you to 40% faster than before on the properties of your computer. Please...
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... secret recipe for overclockers who wish to pursuit extremes. It provides more waiting! Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to learn a few tricks from a... cold boot. The lightning boot up experience. It doesn't matter whether you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? The...
... secret recipe for overclockers who wish to pursuit extremes. It provides more waiting! Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to learn a few tricks from a... cold boot. The lightning boot up experience. It doesn't matter whether you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? The...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.4 Motherboard Layout Z87 OC Formula/ac 1 2 3 4 5 6 HDMI2 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 HDMI1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 B: USB3 44 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse ATX12V1 ATX12V3 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 + 7 -... ON ON USB3_12 USB3_10_11 USB3_8_9 LN2MODE1 CHA_FAN3 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WiFi-802.11n Module MINI_PCIE1 20 PCIE2 Z87 OC Formula Intel 21 LAN PCIE3 CMOS CLRCMOS1 Battery 1 Z87 22 Purity RoHS SoundTM PCIE5 PCIE4 HD_AUDIO1 1 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 PCIE6 COM1 1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 USB4_5 1 CHA_FAN2 USB2_3 1 Status...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.4 Motherboard Layout Z87 OC Formula/ac 1 2 3 4 5 6 HDMI2 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 HDMI1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 B: USB3 44 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse ATX12V1 ATX12V3 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 + 7 -... ON ON USB3_12 USB3_10_11 USB3_8_9 LN2MODE1 CHA_FAN3 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WiFi-802.11n Module MINI_PCIE1 20 PCIE2 Z87 OC Formula Intel 21 LAN PCIE3 CMOS CLRCMOS1 Battery 1 Z87 22 Purity RoHS SoundTM PCIE5 PCIE4 HD_AUDIO1 1 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 PCIE6 COM1 1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 USB4_5 1 CHA_FAN2 USB2_3 1 Status...
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... (ATX12V3) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 Rapid OC Button (+) 8 Rapid OC Button (-) 9 Menu Button (MENU1) 10 Post Status Checker (PSC) 11 V-ProbeTM (VOL_CON1, VOL_CON2) 12 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 13 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_12) 14... Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 29 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 30 Clear CMOS Switch 31 Status OLED 32 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 33 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 13 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula No.
... (ATX12V3) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 Rapid OC Button (+) 8 Rapid OC Button (-) 9 Menu Button (MENU1) 10 Post Status Checker (PSC) 11 V-ProbeTM (VOL_CON1, VOL_CON2) 12 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 13 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_12) 14... Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 29 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 30 Clear CMOS Switch 31 Status OLED 32 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 33 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 13 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula No.
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Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01) 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 8 Microphone (Pink) No. Description 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port 10 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_67) 11 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_45) 12 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 13 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) 14 HDMI-Out Port 15 HDMI-In Port 16 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 15 1.5 I/O Panel 1 2 3 Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 46 57 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 98 No.
Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01) 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 8 Microphone (Pink) No. Description 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port 10 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_67) 11 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_45) 12 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 13 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) 14 HDMI-Out Port 15 HDMI-In Port 16 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 15 1.5 I/O Panel 1 2 3 Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 46 57 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 98 No.
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/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 including Apple's most recent iPhone 4S. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart ...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/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 including Apple's most recent iPhone 4S. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart ...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Step 4 Fasten the screw nuts to secure the connectors. 19 English
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Step 4 Fasten the screw nuts to secure the connectors. 19 English
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Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 21 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 21 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
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The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 23 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 23 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
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... identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; English 25 Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is not...
... identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; English 25 Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is not...
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... a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4) when using multiple graphics cards. 27 PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
... a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4) when using multiple graphics cards. 27 PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. The LED is on when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered ...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. The LED is on when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered ...
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... support HDA to function correctly. To activate the front mic, go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula USB 3.0 Headers (19-pin USB3_8_9) (see p.11 or 12, No. 15) (19-pin USB3_10_11) (see p.11 or 12, No. 16) (USB3_12) (see ... OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is for the HD audio panel only. Connect Ground (GND) to the front audio panel. 1. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to OUT2_L. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. E. English 31 Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and...
... support HDA to function correctly. To activate the front mic, go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula USB 3.0 Headers (19-pin USB3_8_9) (see p.11 or 12, No. 15) (19-pin USB3_10_11) (see p.11 or 12, No. 16) (USB3_12) (see ... OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is for the HD audio panel only. Connect Ground (GND) to the front audio panel. 1. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to OUT2_L. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. E. English 31 Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and...
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...#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when two graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 or 12, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V3) (see p.11 or 12, No. 2) SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (4-pin SLI/XFIRE_...
...#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when two graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 or 12, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V3) (see p.11 or 12, No. 2) SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (4-pin SLI/XFIRE_...
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... 12, No. 8) + / - This overclocking behavior depends on the system configuration, such as memory capability, thermal solution, etc. Rapid OC Buttons allow users to quickly toogle among Date/ Time, Temperature, and Voltage information shown on Status OLED. 35 English We are not responsible ...28) Power Power Switch allows users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly...
... 12, No. 8) + / - This overclocking behavior depends on the system configuration, such as memory capability, thermal solution, etc. Rapid OC Buttons allow users to quickly toogle among Date/ Time, Temperature, and Voltage information shown on Status OLED. 35 English We are not responsible ...28) Power Power Switch allows users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly...