Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... can be accomplished easily with Link Power Management (LPM), which can also improve the performance of disk intensive retrieval applications such as well. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can be accessed on each drive simultaneously, speeding up response time on one or more than...
... can be accomplished easily with Link Power Management (LPM), which can also improve the performance of disk intensive retrieval applications such as well. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can be accessed on each drive simultaneously, speeding up response time on one or more than...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Click F10 to create a RAID volume. 1. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F2 or Delete to select the physical disks. 6. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system...
... 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Click F10 to create a RAID volume. 1. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F2 or Delete to select the physical disks. 6. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system...
User Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19 2.5 Jumpers Setup 20 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 2.7 Smart Switches 26 2.8 Dr. Debug 27 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19 2.5 Jumpers Setup 20 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 2.7 Smart Switches 26 2.8 Dr. Debug 27 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way ...
User Manual
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... Power Phase design • 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)/2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400 (OC)/2133(OC)/1866...
... Power Phase design • 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)/2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400 (OC)/2133(OC)/1866...
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... • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with Differential Amplifier - Direct Drive Technology - PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 3 Z97 Extreme9 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are...(Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - shared memory 1792MB • Dual graphics output: Support HDMI and DiaplayPort 1.2 ports by independent display controllers •...
... • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with Differential Amplifier - Direct Drive Technology - PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 3 Z97 Extreme9 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are...(Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - shared memory 1792MB • Dual graphics output: Support HDMI and DiaplayPort 1.2 ports by independent display controllers •...
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...64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. To use . 2. Overclocking may be done at your own risk and expense. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause ...damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, ...
...64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. To use . 2. Overclocking may be done at your own risk and expense. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause ...damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, ...
User Manual
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... fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. Z97 Extreme9 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. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a ...
... fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. Z97 Extreme9 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. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a ...
User Manual
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... remove other devices. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try using other memory modules. 61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Z97 Extreme9 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem...
... remove other devices. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try using other memory modules. 61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Z97 Extreme9 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem...
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...FF Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. Please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other memory modules. If the problem still exists, please try re-installing the keyboard and mouse. d6 The VGA could not be recognized. d8 Invalid... Password. b4 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try re-installing the VGA card. d7 The Keyboard and mouse could not...
...FF Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. Please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other memory modules. If the problem still exists, please try re-installing the keyboard and mouse. d6 The VGA could not be recognized. d8 Invalid... Password. b4 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try re-installing the VGA card. d7 The Keyboard and mouse could not...
User Manual
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... XMP settings to the integrated GPU. GT Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings. GT Voltage Offset Configure the fixed voltage added to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications. Override: The voltage is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. GT Adaptive Voltage Configure the voltage added to...
... XMP settings to the integrated GPU. GT Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings. GT Voltage Offset Configure the fixed voltage added to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications. Override: The voltage is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. GT Adaptive Voltage Configure the voltage added to...
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Z97 Extreme9 DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. Use default settings for better system stability. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between the opening of a ...row of the data in checkboxes. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of clock cycles required between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of memory and accessing columns within it. 87 English DRAM Performance Mode Choose high performance mode to confirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Configuration...
Z97 Extreme9 DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. Use default settings for better system stability. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between the opening of a ...row of the data in checkboxes. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of clock cycles required between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of memory and accessing columns within it. 87 English DRAM Performance Mode Choose high performance mode to confirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Configuration...
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Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued. Read to Precharge (tRTP) The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the ...
Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued. Read to Precharge (tRTP) The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the ...
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...(CHB) Use this to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for channel B. ODT WR (CHA) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B. RTL (CHA) Configure round trip latency for DRAM power saving. ...Command Tri State Enable for channel A. IO-L (CHA) Configure IO latency for booting faster. MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. RTL (CHB) Configure round trip latency for channel B. The default is [Auto].
...(CHB) Use this to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for channel B. ODT WR (CHA) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B. RTL (CHA) Configure round trip latency for DRAM power saving. ...Command Tri State Enable for channel A. IO-L (CHA) Configure IO latency for booting faster. MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. RTL (CHB) Configure round trip latency for channel B. The default is [Auto].
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... sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. 94 English 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Active Processor Cores Select the...
... sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. 94 English 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Active Processor Cores Select the...
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... Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks. Enable for the processor. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to keep the CPU from overheating. Z97 Extreme9 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to run multiple operating systems and applications in...
... Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks. Enable for the processor. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to keep the CPU from overheating. Z97 Extreme9 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to run multiple operating systems and applications in...
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...graphics card is idle for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for lower power consumption. 96 English ... disable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is installed. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance.
...graphics card is idle for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for lower power consumption. 96 English ... disable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is installed. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance.
Quick Installation Guide
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...(PCIE4); dual at x16 (PCIE1); capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION1) • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1 and PCIE4) English 7 Z97 Extreme9 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • ATX Form Factor •... 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)/2933+(OC)/...
...(PCIE4); dual at x16 (PCIE1); capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION1) • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1 and PCIE4) English 7 Z97 Extreme9 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • ATX Form Factor •... 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)/2933+(OC)/...
Quick Installation Guide
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shared memory 1792MB • Dual graphics output: Support HDMI and DiaplayPort 1.2 ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI with Differential Amplifier - EMI Shielding Cover - PCB Isolate ... HDMI 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 - Direct Drive Technology - resolution up to 600 Ohms headsets) - Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps - 115dB SNR DAC...
shared memory 1792MB • Dual graphics output: Support HDMI and DiaplayPort 1.2 ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI with Differential Amplifier - EMI Shielding Cover - PCB Isolate ... HDMI 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 - Direct Drive Technology - resolution up to 600 Ohms headsets) - Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps - 115dB SNR DAC...
Quick Installation Guide
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... your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock Cloud, please make sure you installed the LAN cable on Intel...LAN port. (See P. 4, No. 4.) English 11 You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Overclocking may be done at your system. To use . 2. Z97 Extreme9 Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/...
... your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock Cloud, please make sure you installed the LAN cable on Intel...LAN port. (See P. 4, No. 4.) English 11 You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Overclocking may be done at your system. To use . 2. Z97 Extreme9 Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/...
Quick Installation Guide
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... DIMM into a DDR3 slot; It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. Z97 Extreme9 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel...
... DIMM into a DDR3 slot; It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. Z97 Extreme9 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel...