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...BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for informational use only and subject to infringe. Version 1.1 Published November 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or itness for loss of proits,... loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. In no responsibility for any means, except duplication of the...
...BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for informational use only and subject to infringe. Version 1.1 Published November 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or itness for loss of proits,... loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. In no responsibility for any means, except duplication of the...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ...
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... hank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock 990FX Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock 990FX Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock 990FX Extreme6 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 Screw 1 English If you require technical support related to this manual will...
... hank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock 990FX Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock 990FX Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock 990FX Extreme6 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 Screw 1 English If you require technical support related to this manual will...
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... VGA cards. 990FX Extreme6 Hardware Monitor OS Certiications • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust fan speed by overclocking. 1. If you want to adopt DDR3 2450/2100 memory module on this motherboard, please refer ...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. 3. Overclocking may be done at your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize ...
... VGA cards. 990FX Extreme6 Hardware Monitor OS Certiications • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust fan speed by overclocking. 1. If you want to adopt DDR3 2450/2100 memory module on this motherboard, please refer ...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. 3. Overclocking may be done at your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize ...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 34 56 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 CHA_FAN2 ATX12V1 eSATA USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: ... bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) 7 USB6_7 USB8_9 8 1 1 9 USB3_5_6 USB3_7 Vertical Type A USB 10 11 M.2_SSD1 990FX Extreme6 Purity SoundTM 2 PCIE3 PCIE4 RoHS Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 SPDIF_OUT1 1 1 1 COM1 PCIE5 IR1 1 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 CMOS BATTERY 27 26 25 24 23 AMD SB950 Chipset SATA3_3 SATA3_5...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 34 56 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 CHA_FAN2 ATX12V1 eSATA USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: ... bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) 7 USB6_7 USB8_9 8 1 1 9 USB3_5_6 USB3_7 Vertical Type A USB 10 11 M.2_SSD1 990FX Extreme6 Purity SoundTM 2 PCIE3 PCIE4 RoHS Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 SPDIF_OUT1 1 1 1 COM1 PCIE5 IR1 1 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 CMOS BATTERY 27 26 25 24 23 AMD SB950 Chipset SATA3_3 SATA3_5...
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... not overtighten the screws! Doing so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components. •...place them on a carpet. Chapter 2 Installation his is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a ...
... not overtighten the screws! Doing so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components. •...place them on a carpet. Chapter 2 Installation his is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a ...
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Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. 990FX Extreme6 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Ater you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the CPU FAN connector. hen connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 English For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation.
Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. 990FX Extreme6 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Ater you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the CPU FAN connector. hen connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 English For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation.
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... Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated he DIMM only its in one or three memory module installed. 3. 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is not allowed to install identical (the...DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. If you force the DIMM into DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots for the irst priority. 5. English 14 It is unable to the motherboard and the DIMM if you adopt DDR3 2450/2100 memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.
... Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated he DIMM only its in one or three memory module installed. 3. 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is not allowed to install identical (the...DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. If you force the DIMM into DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots for the irst priority. 5. English 14 It is unable to the motherboard and the DIMM if you adopt DDR3 2450/2100 memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.
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...PCI Express x1 lane width cards. English 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards PCIe Slot Conigurations Single ...x16 N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x16 x16 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slots) is used...
...PCI Express x1 lane width cards. English 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards PCIe Slot Conigurations Single ...x16 N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x16 x16 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slots) is used...
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... caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the power switch on the chassis front panel. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the motherboard. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. he LED keeps blinking when...
... caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the power switch on the chassis front panel. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the motherboard. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. he LED keeps blinking when...
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... IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides four USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard. 990FX Extreme6 Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.6, No. 18) 1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
... IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides four USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard. 990FX Extreme6 Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.6, No. 18) 1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
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... (see p.6, No. 23) Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.6, No. 4) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect... and receiving infrared module. Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when three graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. 990FX Extreme6 CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 3) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 24) 12 24 1 13 8 5 4 1 ...
... (see p.6, No. 23) Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.6, No. 4) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect... and receiving infrared module. Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when three graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. 990FX Extreme6 CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 3) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 24) 12 24 1 13 8 5 4 1 ...
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... to use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Requirements 1. 990FX Extreme6 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that are properly seated on the slots. You should only...
... to use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Requirements 1. 990FX Extreme6 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that are properly seated on the slots. You should only...
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... CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are AMD certiied. 2. 2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® 7 / 7 64...
... CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are AMD certiied. 2. 2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® 7 / 7 64...
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... is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. English 27 CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Use one graphics card into PCIE2 slot, another graphics card to PCIE3 slot, and the other CrossFire Bridge to PCIE2 slot. 990FX Extreme6 Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or...
... is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. English 27 CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Use one graphics card into PCIE2 slot, another graphics card to PCIE3 slot, and the other CrossFire Bridge to PCIE2 slot. 990FX Extreme6 Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or...
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E D C B A C B A E D C B A Step 4 Hand tighten the standoff into the M.2 slot. Step 5 Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the desired NUT on the motherboard. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only its in one orientation. E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw knob to secure the module into ...-128G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 30
E D C B A C B A E D C B A Step 4 Hand tighten the standoff into the M.2 slot. Step 5 Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the desired NUT on the motherboard. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only its in one orientation. E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw knob to secure the module into ...-128G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 30
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he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu he drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a speciic ... locate and double click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. 990FX Extreme6 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Utilities Menu he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled...
he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu he drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a speciic ... locate and double click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. 990FX Extreme6 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Utilities Menu he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled...
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... Fan, it shows the fan target speed and temperature, and you are able to your system. Hardware Monitor 990FX Extreme6 In the Hardware Monitor section, it shows the major readings of CPU and motherboard temperature. You may ind out if there's any abnormal situation occurs to adjust the setting by clicking the "+/-" and...
... Fan, it shows the fan target speed and temperature, and you are able to your system. Hardware Monitor 990FX Extreme6 In the Hardware Monitor section, it shows the major readings of CPU and motherboard temperature. You may ind out if there's any abnormal situation occurs to adjust the setting by clicking the "+/-" and...
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... you can save your hardware devices. Please be shared and worked on your own risk and expense. With OC DNA, you power on the same motherboard. 34 English OC DNA OC DNA provides a convenient way to get the same OC settings as a proile and share with others. We are not responsible...
... you can save your hardware devices. Please be shared and worked on your own risk and expense. With OC DNA, you power on the same motherboard. 34 English OC DNA OC DNA provides a convenient way to get the same OC settings as a proile and share with others. We are not responsible...
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It should be done at your components and motherboard. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your screen. It should be done at your own risk and expense. ... see on your CPU and motherboard. Coniguration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. OC Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your own risk and expense. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. 990FX Extreme6 Because the UEFI sotware is...
It should be done at your components and motherboard. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your screen. It should be done at your own risk and expense. ... see on your CPU and motherboard. Coniguration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. OC Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your own risk and expense. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. 990FX Extreme6 Because the UEFI sotware is...