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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 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 ...Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 63 2.20 SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 64 2.21 Driver Installation Guide 66 2.22 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 66 2.23 Installing ...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 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 ...Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 63 2.20 SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 64 2.21 Driver Installation Guide 66 2.22 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 66 2.23 Installing ...
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... 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 ... Screen 93 3.7 Security Screen 94 3.8 Exit Screen 95 4 Software Support 96 4.1 Install Operating System 96 4.2 Support CD Information 96 4.2.1 Running Support CD 96 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 96 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 96 4.2.4 Contact Information 96 4
... 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 ... Screen 93 3.7 Security Screen 94 3.8 Exit Screen 95 4 Software Support 96 4.1 Install Operating System 96 4.2 Support CD Information 96 4.2.1 Running Support CD 96 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 96 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 96 4.2.4 Contact Information 96 4
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... Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x Power LED header - CPU/Chassis/Power/SB FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock X-FAN (see CAUTION 14) -
... Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x Power LED header - CPU/Chassis/Power/SB FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock X-FAN (see CAUTION 14) -
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...it shows the fan speed and temperature for a more personal Internet experience. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it shows the major readings of charging your friends. ASRock motherboards are idle without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. .../ VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your system. Just launch this utility, you keep in a few clicks without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock APP Charger allows you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). In Hardware Monitor, it makes your iPhone charge much ...
...it shows the fan speed and temperature for a more personal Internet experience. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it shows the major readings of charging your friends. ASRock motherboards are idle without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. .../ VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your system. Just launch this utility, you keep in a few clicks without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock APP Charger allows you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). In Hardware Monitor, it makes your iPhone charge much ...
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Ensure that supports Intel 2011-Pin CPU. Step 1. Step 4. Use a screw driver to ensure the cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other . Screws (4 corners) If you need to spray thermal interface material between the ...
Ensure that supports Intel 2011-Pin CPU. Step 1. Step 4. Use a screw driver to ensure the cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other . Screws (4 corners) If you need to spray thermal interface material between the ...
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Fasten the card 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. ASRock Game Blaster VGA card VGA card 25 Step 5. Step 2. Step 6. Align the card connector with screws. In order to avoid mechanical conflict, please ...
Fasten the card 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. ASRock Game Blaster VGA card VGA card 25 Step 5. Step 2. Step 6. Align the card connector with screws. In order to avoid mechanical conflict, please ...
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Please make sure to take effect. 26 Restart your computer for ASRock Game Blaster to use Windows® VistaTM 32-bit / 64-bit or Windows® 7 32-bit / 64-bit. ASRock Game Blaster is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. Follow the step by step driver setup directions. Step 4. Step 3.
Please make sure to take effect. 26 Restart your computer for ASRock Game Blaster to use Windows® VistaTM 32-bit / 64-bit or Windows® 7 32-bit / 64-bit. ASRock Game Blaster is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. Follow the step by step driver setup directions. Step 4. Step 3.
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... 1. Step2. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology (driver version 280.41 and later). NVIDIA® 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM technology support Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit ...the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that your system. Please follow the installation procedures in this section. Download the driver from NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 3. For SLITM technology, you should have two identical Quad SLITM-ready graphics cards that are ...
... 1. Step2. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology (driver version 280.41 and later). NVIDIA® 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM technology support Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit ...the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that your system. Please follow the installation procedures in this section. Download the driver from NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 3. For SLITM technology, you should have two identical Quad SLITM-ready graphics cards that are ...
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... freely enjoy the benefit of SLITM feature. 40 From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU feature. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: (For SLITM mode only) A. In Set PhysX...
... freely enjoy the benefit of SLITM feature. 40 From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU feature. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: (For SLITM mode only) A. In Set PhysX...
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... mode. 2.9.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.9.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. 2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Please check AMD website for detailed...
... mode. 2.9.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.9.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. 2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Please check AMD website for detailed...
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...View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". Step 3. For Windows® XP OS: A. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates. Select "3 GPUs" and click "OK" (if you install two Radeon graphics cards). Please check AMD website for details. You must have any... previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system, there is an optional download....
...View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". Step 3. For Windows® XP OS: A. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates. Select "3 GPUs" and click "OK" (if you install two Radeon graphics cards). Please check AMD website for details. You must have any... previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system, there is an optional download....
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... module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
... module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
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.../ SATA2 / SATA3 HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. The latest SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is installed into system properly. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hot Plug support ... 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Please make sure the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Make sure to support Hot Plug and will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation. 3. Before you process the Hot...
.../ SATA2 / SATA3 HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. The latest SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is installed into system properly. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hot Plug support ... 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Please make sure the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Make sure to support Hot Plug and will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation. 3. Before you process the Hot...
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...64257;guration. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you want to continue the OS installation. 66 Intel® RAID drivers are located in the folder at the following path of our Support CD: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Vista_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Vista64_Intel_v3...the optical drive to boot your system, and follow below steps. Set the option "ASMedia SATA3 Bootable" to install OS on your system. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. A. Insert the Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the...
...64257;guration. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you want to continue the OS installation. 66 Intel® RAID drivers are located in the folder at the following path of our Support CD: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Vista_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Vista64_Intel_v3...the optical drive to boot your system, and follow below steps. Set the option "ASMedia SATA3 Bootable" to install OS on your system. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. A. Insert the Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the...
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... the following path: .. \ Intel Rapid Storage Information If you want to make the USB flash driver disk, please copy above Intel® RAID drivers from our Support CD to your USB flash, and then load drivers from the USB flash disk. 2.23 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
... the following path: .. \ Intel Rapid Storage Information If you want to make the USB flash driver disk, please copy above Intel® RAID drivers from our Support CD to your USB flash, and then load drivers from the USB flash disk. 2.23 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
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..." section and select Create a Team. Click Expert Mode. * If you don't want to always use Teaming, please install the LAN driver provided by transferring the workload from the following steps to a working port. Before setting up Teaming function. 1. From the Teams menu, ... Operation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB) Dual LAN with Teaming enabled. Fault tolerance on this motherboard allows two single connections to following path of motherboard Support CD: 32-bit: .. \Drivers\LAN\Broadcom\Teaming\IA32 64-bit: .. \Drivers\LAN\Broadcom\Teaming\x64 (This is a special driver for twice the...
..." section and select Create a Team. Click Expert Mode. * If you don't want to always use Teaming, please install the LAN driver provided by transferring the workload from the following steps to a working port. Before setting up Teaming function. 1. From the Teams menu, ... Operation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB) Dual LAN with Teaming enabled. Fault tolerance on this motherboard allows two single connections to following path of motherboard Support CD: 32-bit: .. \Drivers\LAN\Broadcom\Teaming\IA32 64-bit: .. \Drivers\LAN\Broadcom\Teaming\x64 (This is a special driver for twice the...
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...;oad (CO), and RSS indicate if the LSO, CO, and/or RSS properties are supported for the feature. * Adding a network adapter to a team where its driver is recommended that only driver-enabled network adapters be at least one adapter selected in the Load Balance Members list. 8. 4.
...;oad (CO), and RSS indicate if the LSO, CO, and/or RSS properties are supported for the feature. * Adding a network adapter to a team where its driver is recommended that only driver-enabled network adapters be at least one adapter selected in the Load Balance Members list. 8. 4.
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... indicating that the name already exists. * The maximum number of team members is 8. * When team configuration has been correctly performed, a virtual team adapter driver is recommended to connect team members to a switch. * Not all network adapters made by others are defined, they can be temporarily interrupted. * The...
... indicating that the name already exists. * The maximum number of team members is 8. * When team configuration has been correctly performed, a virtual team adapter driver is recommended to connect team members to a switch. * Not all network adapters made by others are defined, they can be temporarily interrupted. * The...
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...64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Please install the necessary drivers to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support... CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures...
...64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Please install the necessary drivers to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support... CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures...
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... OR copy the file from ASRock motherboard support CD. (please copy the files under following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Vista_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Vista64_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 3. Create RAID array for details. 4. B. When you see "Where do you want to find the RAID driver. select "Browse" to install Windows... be installed on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in the first step. 98 Then choose the directory (xx\AMD64\) you system. You can download the driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into a USB fl ash disk. D.
... OR copy the file from ASRock motherboard support CD. (please copy the files under following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Vista_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Vista64_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 3. Create RAID array for details. 4. B. When you see "Where do you want to find the RAID driver. select "Browse" to install Windows... be installed on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in the first step. 98 Then choose the directory (xx\AMD64\) you system. You can download the driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into a USB fl ash disk. D.