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All rights reserved. 1 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series User Manual Version 1.0 Published November 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series User Manual Version 1.0 Published November 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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Products and corporate names appearing in advance. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fi...fits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. When you discard the Lithium battery in...
Products and corporate names appearing in advance. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fi...fits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. When you discard the Lithium battery in...
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... of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in our...
... of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in our...
User Manual
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... the motherboard. Place the heatsink onto the socket. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Connect fan header with each other components. 20 Step 1. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_...
... the motherboard. Place the heatsink onto the socket. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Connect fan header with each other components. 20 Step 1. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_...
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... three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to AMD graphics card manuals for CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as the example graphics card...
... three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to AMD graphics card manuals for CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as the example graphics card...
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... Mic_IN (MIC) to turn off your system. 2. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to connect the remote controller receiver. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Consumer Infrared Module Header (4-pin CIR1) (see p.14...
... Mic_IN (MIC) to turn off your system. 2. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to connect the remote controller receiver. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Consumer Infrared Module Header (4-pin CIR1) (see p.14...
User Manual
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...cable, which are from your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from our motherboard package. 5. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. The SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function,... The latest SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is designed only for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. 2.20 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA...
...cable, which are from your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from our motherboard package. 5. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. The SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function,... The latest SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is designed only for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. 2.20 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA...
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... Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. Please refer to [Manual]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 58 STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 11 for the possible overclocking...
... Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. Please refer to [Manual]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 58 STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 11 for the possible overclocking...
User Manual
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.... DRAM tRCD Use this to adjust the host clock (BCLK) frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Additional Turbo Voltage Use this item to add voltage when CPU is [All]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Default], [Profile 1] and [Pro...tCL Use this item to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. Turbo Boost Power Limit Use this item to change RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. 62 The default is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is...
.... DRAM tRCD Use this to adjust the host clock (BCLK) frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Additional Turbo Voltage Use this item to add voltage when CPU is [All]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Default], [Profile 1] and [Pro...tCL Use this item to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. Turbo Boost Power Limit Use this item to change RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. 62 The default is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is...
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...value is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tRFC Use this item to change Write to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. DRAM tFAW Use this item to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. ...DRAM tWTR Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. DRAM tRTP Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH A) setting. ODT NOM (CH A) Use this item to Precharge (tRTP) Auto...
...value is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tRFC Use this item to change Write to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. DRAM tFAW Use this item to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. ...DRAM tWTR Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. DRAM tRTP Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH A) setting. ODT NOM (CH A) Use this item to Precharge (tRTP) Auto...
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... to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Enabled]. CPU Power Management Configuration Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is [Enabled]. Processors...
... to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Enabled]. CPU Power Management Configuration Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is [Enabled]. Processors...
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... Event Monitoring Screen In this to [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Level 1] to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The default value is [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Level 1] to set target...
... Event Monitoring Screen In this to [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Level 1] to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The default value is [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Level 1] to set target...
Quick Installation Guide
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... stringent quality control. For the BIOS setup, please refer to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to AHCI mode. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 7 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in the Support CD...
... stringent quality control. For the BIOS setup, please refer to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to AHCI mode. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 7 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in the Support CD...
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...settings. Overclocking may be done at your system. CAUTION! 1. In Mouse Polling mode, F-Stream allows you to update system BIOS 11 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard English You can save your OC settings as a profile and share them with your system. This convenient BIOS update tool ...on page 18 for you can use . 4. F-Stream is an all-in-one tool to the components and devices of the User Manual in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the support CD. 2. Before you to overclock the CPU frequency for proper connection....
...settings. Overclocking may be done at your system. CAUTION! 1. In Mouse Polling mode, F-Stream allows you to update system BIOS 11 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard English You can save your OC settings as a profile and share them with your system. This convenient BIOS update tool ...on page 18 for you can use . 4. F-Stream is an all-in-one tool to the components and devices of the User Manual in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the support CD. 2. Before you to overclock the CPU frequency for proper connection....
Quick Installation Guide
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... ensure the cable does not interfere with each other components. Then connect the CPU fan to install the screws. Step 2. Step 3. English 17 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard Step 1. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Connect fan header with Intel 2011Pin CPU to improve heat dissipation. Please adopt the type ... of IHS on the motherboard. Step 6. 2.2 Installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
... ensure the cable does not interfere with each other components. Then connect the CPU fan to install the screws. Step 2. Step 3. English 17 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard Step 1. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Connect fan header with Intel 2011Pin CPU to improve heat dissipation. Please adopt the type ... of IHS on the motherboard. Step 6. 2.2 Installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
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... a 16-pipe card, both cards will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. English 28 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard Combining a range of different operating modes with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means...
... a 16-pipe card, both cards will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. English 28 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard Combining a range of different operating modes with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means...
Quick Installation Guide
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... header as below . Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system using the power switch. 39 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard You don't need to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1...the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Consumer Infrared Module Header (4-pin CIR1) (see p.4 No. 30) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see...
... header as below . Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system using the power switch. 39 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard You don't need to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1...the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Consumer Infrared Module Header (4-pin CIR1) (see p.4 No. 30) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see...
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... before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 50 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard English Please refer to the warning on your system. 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which...
... before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 50 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard English Please refer to the warning on your system. 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which...
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... the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 51 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard English When you wish to be user-friendly. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64... is enabled in the Support CD. 4. 3. If 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.
... the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 51 Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard English When you wish to be user-friendly. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64... is enabled in the Support CD. 4. 3. If 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.
RAID Installation Guide
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...install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 For SATA installation guide, please refer to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. This section will guide you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA ...Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel X79 chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. Please...
...install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 For SATA installation guide, please refer to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. This section will guide you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA ...Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel X79 chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. Please...