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.... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA...
.... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA...
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... 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 Ohms headsets) - Direct Drive Technology - Z97 Extreme9 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. •... and DisplayPort 1.2 Ports • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 -
... 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 Ohms headsets) - Direct Drive Technology - Z97 Extreme9 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. •... and DisplayPort 1.2 Ports • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 -
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... • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch... Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec- ment English 5 Z97 Extreme9 • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2...
... • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch... Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec- ment English 5 Z97 Extreme9 • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2...
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...that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are properly seated on the slots. Please make sure that the cards are connected. Z97 Extreme9 2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE2 slot, and the other...each graphics card. Repeat this step on the three graphics cards. Make sure the ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card is firmly in place. Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card to PCIE4 slot. ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card 31 3-Way SLI Bridge English Step 2 Connect the ...
...that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are properly seated on the slots. Please make sure that the cards are connected. Z97 Extreme9 2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE2 slot, and the other...each graphics card. Repeat this step on the three graphics cards. Make sure the ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card is firmly in place. Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card to PCIE4 slot. ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card 31 3-Way SLI Bridge English Step 2 Connect the ...
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... Card to the PCI Express graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI Bridge Cards are properly seated on the three graphics cards. Repeat this step on the slots. Make sure that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are connected. Z97 Extreme9 2.9.3 Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one...
... Card to the PCI Express graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI Bridge Cards are properly seated on the three graphics cards. Repeat this step on the slots. Make sure that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are connected. Z97 Extreme9 2.9.3 Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one...
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Z97 Extreme9 Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 51 English
Z97 Extreme9 Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 51 English
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... Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. Press F10 to AHCI. Z97 Extreme9 3. Windows will automatically create...
... Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. Press F10 to AHCI. Z97 Extreme9 3. Windows will automatically create...
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Z97 Extreme9 3.6.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup. 77 English
Z97 Extreme9 3.6.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup. 77 English
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... the tutorial by pressing "Esc". 83 English Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will appear and display the system overview. Z97 Extreme9 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to...
... the tutorial by pressing "Esc". 83 English Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will appear and display the system overview. Z97 Extreme9 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to...
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... using this to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your UEFI. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to...Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to download the UEFI firmware. 111 English Network Configuration Use this function. Z97 Extreme9 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using Internet...
... using this to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your UEFI. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to...Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to download the UEFI firmware. 111 English Network Configuration Use this function. Z97 Extreme9 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using Internet...
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...-24-345-44-33 Fax: +31-24-345-44-38 ASRock America, Inc. 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 U.S.A. Phone: +1-909-590-8308 Fax: +1-909-590-1026 119 English Z97 Extreme9 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical...
...-24-345-44-33 Fax: +31-24-345-44-38 ASRock America, Inc. 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 U.S.A. Phone: +1-909-590-8308 Fax: +1-909-590-1026 119 English Z97 Extreme9 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical...
Quick Installation Guide
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... content of this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
... content of this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
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... (PCIE1 and PCIE4) English 7 triple at x16 (PCIE1) / x16 (PCIE4); dual at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE2) / x16 (PCIE4); Z97 Extreme9 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • ATX Form Factor • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise by 3...8226; Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3200+(OC)/...
... (PCIE1 and PCIE4) English 7 triple at x16 (PCIE1) / x16 (PCIE4); dual at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE2) / x16 (PCIE4); Z97 Extreme9 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • ATX Form Factor • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise by 3...8226; Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3200+(OC)/...
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Z97 Extreme9 LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • 1 x Giga PHY Intel® I218V, 1 x GigaLAN Intel® I211AT • Supports Intel® Remote Wake Technology (on Intel® I218V) (see CAUTION2) • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock...Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® Z97, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technology • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ...
Z97 Extreme9 LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • 1 x Giga PHY Intel® I218V, 1 x GigaLAN Intel® I211AT • Supports Intel® Remote Wake Technology (on Intel® I218V) (see CAUTION2) • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock...Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® Z97, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technology • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ...
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...32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. To use . 2. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for ...a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Z97 Extreme9 Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto ...
...32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. To use . 2. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for ...a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Z97 Extreme9 Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto ...
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... RBU-SNS8400S3/180GD For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 31 Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. Z97 Extreme9 E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
... RBU-SNS8400S3/180GD For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 31 Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. Z97 Extreme9 E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.