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All rights reserved. 1 970 Extreme4 User Manual Version 1.0 Published May 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 970 Extreme4 User Manual Version 1.0 Published May 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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... motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to infringe. Operation is subject to change without written consent...
... motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to infringe. Operation is subject to change without written consent...
User Manual
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... BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to quality and endurance. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the conf guration guide to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 970 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme4 Support CD 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
... BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to quality and endurance. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the conf guration guide to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 970 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme4 Support CD 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
User Manual
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... proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat.
... proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat.
User Manual
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..., CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. For other Radeon graphics card to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. 2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Combining a range...
..., CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. For other Radeon graphics card to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. 2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Combining a range...
User Manual
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... Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the power status indicator on when the system is in our manual and chassis manual to install your system using the power switch. C. Select "Recorder". Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on when the hard...
... Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the power status indicator on when the system is in our manual and chassis manual to install your system using the power switch. C. Select "Recorder". Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on when the hard...
User Manual
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... Plug: 1. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure your SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from our motherboard package. 5. The latest SATA3 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI ...SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be supported by step to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Even some SATA3 HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional ...
... Plug: 1. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure your SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from our motherboard package. 5. The latest SATA3 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI ...SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be supported by step to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Even some SATA3 HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional ...
User Manual
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... functions, please follow below steps. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [AHCI]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [IDE]. Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Enter UEFI SETUP...
... functions, please follow below steps. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [AHCI]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [IDE]. Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Enter UEFI SETUP...
User Manual
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...the quad-core CPU, and some CPU' s hidden core may be malfunctioned. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you to enjoy an instant performance boost. Spread Spectrum This item should always be noted that UCC feature...unlock the extra CPU core to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simpli f es AMD CPU activation. Please be [Auto] for reference. 50 Processor Maximum Frequency ...
...the quad-core CPU, and some CPU' s hidden core may be malfunctioned. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you to enjoy an instant performance boost. Spread Spectrum This item should always be noted that UCC feature...unlock the extra CPU core to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simpli f es AMD CPU activation. Please be [Auto] for reference. 50 Processor Maximum Frequency ...
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... guration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. Channel Interleaving It allows you selecting Hyper-T ransport bus speed. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Manual], you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is [Auto]. 51 Con f guration options: [Disabled], [Auto].
... guration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. Channel Interleaving It allows you selecting Hyper-T ransport bus speed. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Manual], you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is [Auto]. 51 Con f guration options: [Disabled], [Auto].
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...The default is [Auto]. Command Rate (CR) Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting. Write Recovery Time (tWR) Use this item to change Command Rate (CR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Read to Precharge (tRTP) Use this item ...to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting. Voltage Control DRAM Voltage Use this to change Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Use this item ...
...The default is [Auto]. Command Rate (CR) Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting. Write Recovery Time (tWR) Use this item to change Command Rate (CR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Read to Precharge (tRTP) Use this item ...to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting. Voltage Control DRAM Voltage Use this to change Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Use this item ...
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...The default is value [Full On]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Conf guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. Chassis Fan 3 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 3 speed. Conf guration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. Conf guration options:... [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. 63 CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your ...
...The default is value [Full On]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Conf guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. Chassis Fan 3 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 3 speed. Conf guration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. Conf guration options:... [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. 63 CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... our website for purchasing ASRock 970 Extreme4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 970 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme4 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA...
... our website for purchasing ASRock 970 Extreme4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 970 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme4 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA...
Quick Installation Guide
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... to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of the pins. English 13 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard
... to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of the pins. English 13 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
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...graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. For other Radeon graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM feature. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with ...the slots. Make sure that AMDTM has released or will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. English 20 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Insert one Radeon...
...graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. For other Radeon graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM feature. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with ...the slots. Make sure that AMDTM has released or will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. English 20 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Insert one Radeon...
Quick Installation Guide
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... computer freezes and fails to connect them for HD audio panel only. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system using the power switch. D. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the hard drive ... 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". Then click "FrontMic". PLED (System Power LED): Connect to turn off when the system is reading or writing data. 30 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English The LED is operating. The LED is on when the system is off your system. 2.
... computer freezes and fails to connect them for HD audio panel only. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system using the power switch. D. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the hard drive ... 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". Then click "FrontMic". PLED (System Power LED): Connect to turn off when the system is reading or writing data. 30 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English The LED is operating. The LED is on when the system is off your system. 2.
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... "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. A.Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B.Set the "SATA Mode" option to [IDE]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 40 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English A.Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP...
... "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. A.Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B.Set the "SATA Mode" option to [IDE]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 40 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English A.Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP...
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... came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 41 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English It is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. For the...
... came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 41 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English It is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. For the...
RAID Installation Guide
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... 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in a RAID 10 solution for you can improve the access performance, it contains a complete copy of disk mirroring (RAID 1). RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is called...
... 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in a RAID 10 solution for you can improve the access performance, it contains a complete copy of disk mirroring (RAID 1). RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is called...
RAID Installation Guide
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... support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". Press again to the Main Menu. 2. Please install the operating system to use the full portion of the "User Manual" in Disk Assignments as the above -mentioned procedures, press any key (except for ) to your computer.
... support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". Press again to the Main Menu. 2. Please install the operating system to use the full portion of the "User Manual" in Disk Assignments as the above -mentioned procedures, press any key (except for ) to your computer.