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... to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in the near future. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you intend to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will refresh to accelerate AND the SSD in...
... to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in the near future. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you intend to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will refresh to accelerate AND the SSD in...
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Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology Setup through Start menu. Open RST GUI, either double-click on front panel. 2. Select options for your personal preferences: 20GB or Full Disk Capacity for Cache Volume. Click "OK" button. 3. Your GUI window will now change to Accelerate. The "System View" area (Green) now shows the SSD broken up as a Cache Volume and the spare capacity volume (Yellow) if applicable. Reboot the system and cache setup is complete. Also, the Accelerated disk now has an "Accelerated" label and icon (Blue). Select which disk/volume you want to look like this....
Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology Setup through Start menu. Open RST GUI, either double-click on front panel. 2. Select options for your personal preferences: 20GB or Full Disk Capacity for Cache Volume. Click "OK" button. 3. Your GUI window will now change to Accelerate. The "System View" area (Green) now shows the SSD broken up as a Cache Volume and the spare capacity volume (Yellow) if applicable. Reboot the system and cache setup is complete. Also, the Accelerated disk now has an "Accelerated" label and icon (Blue). Select which disk/volume you want to look like this....
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A pop-up window will appear, click "Yes" RST Cache is guaranteed to be written to the HDD. Smart Response Technology is now DISABLED and all data is now DISABLED. Disabling Intel Smart Response Technology Setup through RST GUI: 1. Open RST GUI and click on the "Disable Acceleration" button. 2. Click on the "Accelerate" tab. This could take a few seconds or even a few minutes depending on how much modified data there was.
A pop-up window will appear, click "Yes" RST Cache is guaranteed to be written to the HDD. Smart Response Technology is now DISABLED and all data is now DISABLED. Disabling Intel Smart Response Technology Setup through RST GUI: 1. Open RST GUI and click on the "Disable Acceleration" button. 2. Click on the "Accelerate" tab. This could take a few seconds or even a few minutes depending on how much modified data there was.
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WARNING! The SSD is still divided into a Cache and Spare Cap Volume. The SSD can now be used as a normal storage device, or you can also re-enable Acceleration through the normal enable process. Resetting SSD to "Available": 1. Resetting SSD to Available will now look like this. Resetting SSD to Available" button (Orange). To reset SSD to a non-Cache-disk state, Click the "Reset to "Available". The "Accelerate" tab window will delete all data on the Spare Capacity Volume! Note that the SSD is now reset to Available.
WARNING! The SSD is still divided into a Cache and Spare Cap Volume. The SSD can now be used as a normal storage device, or you can also re-enable Acceleration through the normal enable process. Resetting SSD to "Available": 1. Resetting SSD to Available will now look like this. Resetting SSD to Available" button (Orange). To reset SSD to a non-Cache-disk state, Click the "Reset to "Available". The "Accelerate" tab window will delete all data on the Spare Capacity Volume! Note that the SSD is now reset to Available.
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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 ...
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 ...
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...Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 51 2.13.4 Driver Installation and Setup 52 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 53 3.1 Installing Drivers 53 3.2 Formula Drive 54 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 58 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 63 3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 68 3.5.1 Configuring...Start8 76 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 79 4.1 Introduction 79 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 79 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 80 4.2 Main Screen 81 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 82 4.4 Advanced Screen 92 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 93 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 95
...Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 51 2.13.4 Driver Installation and Setup 52 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 53 3.1 Installing Drivers 53 3.2 Formula Drive 54 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 58 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 63 3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 68 3.5.1 Configuring...Start8 76 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 79 4.1 Introduction 79 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 79 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 80 4.2 Main Screen 81 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 82 4.4 Advanced Screen 92 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 93 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 95
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4.4.3 Storage Configuration 97 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 99 4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 100 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration 101 4.4.7 ACPI Configuration 102 4.4.8 USB Configuration 104 4.5 Tools 105 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 108 4.7 Boot Screen 110 4.8 Security Screen 113 4.9 Exit Screen 114
4.4.3 Storage Configuration 97 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 99 4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 100 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration 101 4.4.7 ACPI Configuration 102 4.4.8 USB Configuration 104 4.5 Tools 105 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 108 4.7 Boot Screen 110 4.8 Security Screen 113 4.9 Exit Screen 114
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... BIOS setup. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. 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 this...
... BIOS setup. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. 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 this...
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...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 ... active air cooling and water cooling) • 8 Layer PCB • 4 x 2oz copper • GELID Solutions GC-Extreme Thermal Compound OC Formula Monitor Kit • Status OLED • Multi Thermal Sensor English CPU 2 • Supports 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 ...
...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 ... active air cooling and water cooling) • 8 Layer PCB • 4 x 2oz copper • GELID Solutions GC-Extreme Thermal Compound OC Formula Monitor Kit • Status OLED • Multi Thermal Sensor English CPU 2 • Supports 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 ...
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...® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. 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.
...® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. 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.
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... I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x HDMI-Out Port • 1 x HDMI-In Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel Z87) * USB3_10_11 is occupied, USB3_10_11 shifts to 600 Ohms headsets) - Direct Drive Technology - TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (supports up to USB 2.0. • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports...
... I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x HDMI-Out Port • 1 x HDMI-In Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel Z87) * USB3_10_11 is occupied, USB3_10_11 shifts to 600 Ohms headsets) - Direct Drive Technology - TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (supports up to USB 2.0. • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports...
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... 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: +/- 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...
... 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: +/- 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...
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.... Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to limitation, the actual memory size may be done at your system. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use.
.... Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to limitation, the actual memory size may be done at your system. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use.
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... Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. The performance may depend on your ...use FAT32/16/12 file system. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS ...
... Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. The performance may depend on your ...use FAT32/16/12 file system. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS ...
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... Function". Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of your USB storage device. In order to prevent users from the support... OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are able to extend their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. And it reduces the frequency of failing. Please note that BIOS files need to...
... Function". Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of your USB storage device. In order to prevent users from the support... OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are able to extend their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. And it reduces the frequency of failing. Please note that BIOS files need to...
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... enabling this motherboard instantly. The speedy boot will enter the UEFI directly after you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on entering into the UEFI or restarting the... got a chance to learn a few tricks from a cold boot. No more amusment. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. Timing ...
... enabling this motherboard instantly. The speedy boot will enter the UEFI directly after you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on entering into the UEFI or restarting the... got a chance to learn a few tricks from a cold boot. No more amusment. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. Timing ...
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... in to power your computer and other components, we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. English ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for the memory slots may protect the motherboard against conductive liquids, but actually ...electronics on a new high resolution OLED screen. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in Formula Drive. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using ...
... in to power your computer and other components, we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. English ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for the memory slots may protect the motherboard against conductive liquids, but actually ...electronics on a new high resolution OLED screen. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in Formula Drive. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using ...
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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 ...
