User Manual
Page 1
X79 Extreme6/GB X79 Extreme6 User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
X79 Extreme6/GB X79 Extreme6 User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
Page 3
...;cations 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 12 1.4 I/O Panel (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 13 1.5 ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB 15 2 Installation 18 2.1 Screw Holes 18 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 18 2.3 CPU Installation 19 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 21 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 22 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 24 2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB 25 2.8 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM...
...;cations 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 12 1.4 I/O Panel (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 13 1.5 ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB 15 2 Installation 18 2.1 Screw Holes 18 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 18 2.3 CPU Installation 19 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 21 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 22 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 24 2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB 25 2.8 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM...
User Manual
Page 4
... 64-bit Without RAID Functions 67 2.23.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 68 2.24 Teaming Function Operation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB 69 2.25 Untied Overclocking Technology 72 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 73 3.1 Introduction 73 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 73 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 74 3.2 Main Screen 74 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen...
... 64-bit Without RAID Functions 67 2.23.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 68 2.24 Teaming Function Operation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB 69 2.25 Untied Overclocking Technology 72 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 73 3.1 Introduction 73 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 73 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 74 3.2 Main Screen 74 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen...
User Manual
Page 5
... option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Support CD 5 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel 4 x HDD Screws 6 x Chassis Screws 1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card 1 x ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) ASRock Reminds You... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related...
... option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Support CD 5 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel 4 x HDD Screws 6 x Chassis Screws 1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card 1 x ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) ASRock Reminds You... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related...
User Manual
Page 6
... (see CAUTION 3) - PCIE3 @ x16 mode; Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology Chipset - Intel® X79 Memory - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1...- Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM Audio ASRock Game Blaster Audio (X79 Extreme6/GB) - Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0 Onboard Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Intel® Workstation 1S Xeon® processors...
... (see CAUTION 3) - PCIE3 @ x16 mode; Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology Chipset - Intel® X79 Memory - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1...- Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM Audio ASRock Game Blaster Audio (X79 Extreme6/GB) - Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0 Onboard Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Intel® Workstation 1S Xeon® processors...
User Manual
Page 7
... -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with the bundled ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) - Audio (X79 Extreme6) LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports...
... -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with the bundled ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) - Audio (X79 Extreme6) LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports...
User Manual
Page 12
1.3 Motherboard Layout (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 2 34 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 24.4cm (9.6 in) PS2 Mouse ...SLI PCI2 XFast LAN CMOS Battery PCIE4 COM1 IR1 1 FRONT_1394 1 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 USB_6_7 1 USB_8_9 1 Intel X79 CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN3 Dr. Debug SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 1 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 64Mb BIOS PWRBTN1... 39 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 16 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5, Black) 40 COM Port Header (COM1) 17 Intel X79 Chipset 41 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 18 SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1) 42 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black...
1.3 Motherboard Layout (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 2 34 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 24.4cm (9.6 in) PS2 Mouse ...SLI PCI2 XFast LAN CMOS Battery PCIE4 COM1 IR1 1 FRONT_1394 1 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 USB_6_7 1 USB_8_9 1 Intel X79 CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN3 Dr. Debug SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 1 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 64Mb BIOS PWRBTN1... 39 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 16 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5, Black) 40 COM Port Header (COM1) 17 Intel X79 Chipset 41 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 18 SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1) 42 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black...
User Manual
Page 13
... "Front Speaker Jack". TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 13 1.4 I/O Panel (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Central / Bass (Orange) 8 Line...
... "Front Speaker Jack". TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 13 1.4 I/O Panel (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Central / Bass (Orange) 8 Line...
User Manual
Page 15
1.5 ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) ASRock Game Blaster is only supported by some of a standard PCI-E x1 card. Thus, it is packed with unbeatable quality and accurate 3D positional audio. Please ...refer to deliver sound and voice with the new earthshattering Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor. It is a proprietary card instead of ASRock...
1.5 ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) ASRock Game Blaster is only supported by some of a standard PCI-E x1 card. Thus, it is packed with unbeatable quality and accurate 3D positional audio. Please ...refer to deliver sound and voice with the new earthshattering Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor. It is a proprietary card instead of ASRock...
User Manual
Page 25
... to the chassis with screws. Replace the system cover. 2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB) 2.7.1 ASRock Game Blaster and Driver Installation Step 1. In order to avoid mechanical conflict, please fasten your VGA cards and ASRock Game Blaster to the "Expansion Slots" section then insert ASRock Game Blaster into PCIE4 slot. Step 2. Step 5. Please...
... to the chassis with screws. Replace the system cover. 2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB) 2.7.1 ASRock Game Blaster and Driver Installation Step 1. In order to avoid mechanical conflict, please fasten your VGA cards and ASRock Game Blaster to the "Expansion Slots" section then insert ASRock Game Blaster into PCIE4 slot. Step 2. Step 5. Please...
User Manual
Page 50
...;ve Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Each USB 2.0 header can be connected to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the SATA...
...;ve Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Each USB 2.0 header can be connected to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the SATA...
User Manual
Page 69
... if there are no devices listed in the "Unassigned Adapters" section and select Create a Team. Before setting up Teaming function. 1. 2.24 Teaming Function Operation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB) Dual LAN with Teaming function enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one of the devices in the "Unassigned Adapters" sections...
... if there are no devices listed in the "Unassigned Adapters" section and select Create a Team. Before setting up Teaming function. 1. 2.24 Teaming Function Operation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB) Dual LAN with Teaming function enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one of the devices in the "Unassigned Adapters" sections...
User Manual
Page 74
... to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you easily check your current system configuration in UEFI setup. 74 X79 Extreme6/GB System Browser System Browser can let you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please...
... to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you easily check your current system configuration in UEFI setup. 74 X79 Extreme6/GB System Browser System Browser can let you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 1
...64257;tness for informational use only and subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English With respect to the contents of this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or ... for any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations...
...64257;tness for informational use only and subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English With respect to the contents of this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or ... for any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 2
Motherboard Layout (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 2 34 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 24.4cm (9.6 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ... 3.0 3-Way SLI PCI2 XFast LAN CMOS Battery PCIE4 COM1 IR1 1 FRONT_1394 1 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 USB_6_7 1 USB_8_9 1 Intel X79 CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN3 Dr. Debug SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 1 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 64Mb BIOS PWRBTN1 RSTBTN1 SATA2_0_1 SATA2_2_3 ...3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black) 25 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 49 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 2 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English
Motherboard Layout (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 2 34 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 24.4cm (9.6 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ... 3.0 3-Way SLI PCI2 XFast LAN CMOS Battery PCIE4 COM1 IR1 1 FRONT_1394 1 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 USB_6_7 1 USB_8_9 1 Intel X79 CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN3 Dr. Debug SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 1 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 64Mb BIOS PWRBTN1 RSTBTN1 SATA2_0_1 SATA2_2_3 ...3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black) 25 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 49 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 2 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
Page 3
.... See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English I/O Panel (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Central / Bass (Orange...
.... See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English I/O Panel (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Central / Bass (Orange...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 4
... Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. English 4 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio...
... Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. English 4 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 5
... * LAN RJ-45 Port Optical SPDIF Out Port PCIE Gold Fingers Coaxial SPDIF Out Port ASRock Game Blaster is a proprietary card instead of ASRock's motherboards. It is only supported by some of a standard PCI-E x1 card. English 5 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Thus, it is designed to deliver sound and voice with the new earthshattering Creative...
... * LAN RJ-45 Port Optical SPDIF Out Port PCIE Gold Fingers Coaxial SPDIF Out Port ASRock Game Blaster is a proprietary card instead of ASRock's motherboards. It is only supported by some of a standard PCI-E x1 card. English 5 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Thus, it is designed to deliver sound and voice with the new earthshattering Creative...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 6
English 6 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard If ASRock Game Blaster is installed, THX TruStudioTM function of the onboard audio Realtek ALC898 is installed, but you can still enable it in the UEFI setup. * ... F_AUDIO1) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L *** HDMI_SPDIF Header (3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) DUMMY GND 1 SPDIF OUT **** The onboard audio will be disabled when ASRock Game Blaster is not supported. Please refer to the LAN port.
English 6 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard If ASRock Game Blaster is installed, THX TruStudioTM function of the onboard audio Realtek ALC898 is installed, but you can still enable it in the UEFI setup. * ... F_AUDIO1) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L *** HDMI_SPDIF Header (3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) DUMMY GND 1 SPDIF OUT **** The onboard audio will be disabled when ASRock Game Blaster is not supported. Please refer to the LAN port.
Quick Installation Guide
Page 7
... I /O Connector OS - Size: 4.3-in x 3.0-in shared with 1/8" mini jack (jack 3) - Front Panel Microphone In - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant 7 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English Optical SPDIF Out Port - Supports AES-128 Encryption/Decryption Engine - Supports Stereo / 2.1 Speakers / 5.1 Surround / 7.1 Surround-EX / Headphones - Supports Blu-ray Audio - PCIE x1...
... I /O Connector OS - Size: 4.3-in x 3.0-in shared with 1/8" mini jack (jack 3) - Front Panel Microphone In - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant 7 ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard English Optical SPDIF Out Port - Supports AES-128 Encryption/Decryption Engine - Supports Stereo / 2.1 Speakers / 5.1 Surround / 7.1 Surround-EX / Headphones - Supports Blu-ray Audio - PCIE x1...