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... and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable • 1 x I/O Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97M OC Formula motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
... and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable • 1 x I/O Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97M OC Formula motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
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...8226; Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 3 Direct Drive Technology - Z97M OC Formula Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU...® Quick Sync Video with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - shared memory 1792MB • Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI...
...8226; Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 3 Direct Drive Technology - Z97M OC Formula Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU...® Quick Sync Video with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - shared memory 1792MB • Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI...
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Z97M OC Formula Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) ...Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake...
Z97M OC Formula Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) ...Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake...
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Z97M OC Formula M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List PCIe Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX-AG256M6e Plextor PX-AG512M6e SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Samsung XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA AXNS381E-256GM-B Crucial CT120M500SSD4/120G Crucial CT240M500SSD4/240G Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Kingston 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 33
Z97M OC Formula M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List PCIe Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX-AG256M6e Plextor PX-AG512M6e SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Samsung XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA AXNS381E-256GM-B Crucial CT120M500SSD4/120G Crucial CT240M500SSD4/240G Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Kingston 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 33
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..., System Info, Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. Z97M OC Formula 3.2 Formula Drive Formula Drive 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. 3.2.1 Installing Formula Drive When you will be auto-installed as well. Operation...
..., System Info, Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. Z97M OC Formula 3.2 Formula Drive Formula Drive 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. 3.2.1 Installing Formula Drive When you will be auto-installed as well. Operation...
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Applications Applications allows you will find the icon "Killer Network Manager" on your system from ASRock's support CD, Killer Network Manager will pop up. 3.3.2 Using Killer Network Manager There are four tabs in -one driver to set the... Manager When you install the all-in Killer Network Manager: Applications, Performance, Network and Killer Ethernet. After the installation, you to your desktop. Z97M OC Formula 3.3 Killer Network Manager Qualcomm® Atheros® Killer Network Manager allows you to control the upload and download speeds for online applications accessing your...
Applications Applications allows you will find the icon "Killer Network Manager" on your system from ASRock's support CD, Killer Network Manager will pop up. 3.3.2 Using Killer Network Manager There are four tabs in -one driver to set the... Manager When you install the all-in Killer Network Manager: Applications, Performance, Network and Killer Ethernet. After the installation, you to your desktop. Z97M OC Formula 3.3 Killer Network Manager Qualcomm® Atheros® Killer Network Manager allows you to control the upload and download speeds for online applications accessing your...
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...The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.4.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one.... 4. If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 45 English Z97M OC Formula 3. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. ...
...The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.4.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one.... 4. If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 45 English Z97M OC Formula 3. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. ...
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Z97M OC Formula 3.7.4 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. 69 English
Z97M OC Formula 3.7.4 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. 69 English
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Z97M OC Formula 3.9 Rapid OC ASRock Rapid OC* feature is a quick and easy way to raise and lower the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency and CPU VCore voltage, while serious OC enthusiasts can press the preset hotkeys or the onboard Rapid OC buttons, if provided, to tweak overclocking settings. • Rapid OC OSD: The Rapid OC... Popup hotkey, the Rapid OC status window pops up instantly when pressing Plus(+)/Minus(-) hotkeys to launch the ASRock Rapid OC Configuration The Rapid OC Configuration screen appears. English • Rapid OC Active: Enable the Rapid OC configuration function and you can...
Z97M OC Formula 3.9 Rapid OC ASRock Rapid OC* feature is a quick and easy way to raise and lower the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency and CPU VCore voltage, while serious OC enthusiasts can press the preset hotkeys or the onboard Rapid OC buttons, if provided, to tweak overclocking settings. • Rapid OC OSD: The Rapid OC... Popup hotkey, the Rapid OC status window pops up instantly when pressing Plus(+)/Minus(-) hotkeys to launch the ASRock Rapid OC Configuration The Rapid OC Configuration screen appears. English • Rapid OC Active: Enable the Rapid OC configuration function and you can...
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... Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Z97M OC Formula CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in the setup utility. Internet Flash - Please...
... Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Z97M OC Formula CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in the setup utility. Internet Flash - Please...
Quick Installation Guide
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... ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable • 1 x I/O Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97M OC Formula motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z97M OC Formula...
... ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable • 1 x I/O Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97M OC Formula motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z97M OC Formula...
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... 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. Z97M OC Formula Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. •... to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub 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 -
... 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. Z97M OC Formula Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. •... to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub 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 -
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...CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 9 English Z97M OC Formula Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED ...; 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support...
...CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 9 English Z97M OC Formula Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED ...; 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support...
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Z97M OC Formula M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List PCIe Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX-AG256M6e Plextor PX-AG512M6e SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Samsung XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA AXNS381E-256GM-B Crucial CT120M500SSD4/120G Crucial CT240M500SSD4/240G Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Kingston 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 27
Z97M OC Formula M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List PCIe Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX-AG256M6e Plextor PX-AG512M6e SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Samsung XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA AXNS381E-256GM-B Crucial CT120M500SSD4/120G Crucial CT240M500SSD4/240G Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Kingston 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 27