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...In no responsibility for any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the contents of this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of merchantability or itness for informational use only and subject to change without intent to the following two... by the California Legislature. Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. his device complies with Part 15 of their respective companies, and are furnished for...
...In no responsibility for any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the contents of this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of merchantability or itness for informational use only and subject to change without intent to the following two... by the California Legislature. Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. his device complies with Part 15 of their respective companies, and are furnished for...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
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... and the BIOS sotware might be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X99 Extreme6/3.1 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X99 Extreme6/3.1 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X99 Extreme6/3.1 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
... and the BIOS sotware might be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X99 Extreme6/3.1 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X99 Extreme6/3.1 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X99 Extreme6/3.1 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
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... a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard its into it. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.... overtighten the screws! Chapter 2 Installation his is an ATX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to the chassis, please do so...
... a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard its into it. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.... overtighten the screws! Chapter 2 Installation his is an ATX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to the chassis, please do so...
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he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 15 English X99 Extreme6/3.1 6 A B 7 A B 8 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 15 English X99 Extreme6/3.1 6 A B 7 A B 8 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
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...(from DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2, DDR4_D2 to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 3. If three memory modules are installed in the DDR4 DIMM slots, then Quad Channel Memory Technology is... than four memory modules are installed, then Triple Channel Memory Technology is activated. It is activated. English 17 X99 Extreme6/3.1 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. 1.
...(from DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2, DDR4_D2 to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 3. If three memory modules are installed in the DDR4 DIMM slots, then Quad Channel Memory Technology is... than four memory modules are installed, then Triple Channel Memory Technology is activated. It is activated. English 17 X99 Extreme6/3.1 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. 1.
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... N/A N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x16 N/A x16 N/A x8 or 3-Way SLITM Mode English 19 X99 Extreme6/3.1 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 5 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. mini-PCIe slot...
... N/A N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x16 N/A x16 N/A x8 or 3-Way SLITM Mode English 19 X99 Extreme6/3.1 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 5 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. mini-PCIe slot...
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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. English 20 PCIe Slot Conigurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5 Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode x16 N/A x8 N/A N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x16 N/A x8 N/A x4 *3-Way SLITM Mode is not supported for CPU with 28 PCIe lanes.
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. English 20 PCIe Slot Conigurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5 Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode x16 N/A x8 N/A N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x16 N/A x8 N/A x4 *3-Way SLITM Mode is not supported for CPU with 28 PCIe lanes.
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... correctly. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to perform a normal restart. A front panel module mainly consists of your chassis front panel module to this header to the motherboard. he LED is in S1/S3 sleep state. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to indicate the...
... correctly. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to perform a normal restart. A front panel module mainly consists of your chassis front panel module to this header to the motherboard. he LED is in S1/S3 sleep state. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to indicate the...
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...: see p.7, No. 13) (SSATA3_2_3: see p.7, No. 14) (SATA3_0_3: see p.7, No. 15) (SATA3_1_4: see p.7, No. 16) (SATA3_2_5: see p.7, No. 17) SATA3_0 SSATA3_2 SSATA3_0 SATA3_3 SSATA3_3 SSATA3_1 X99 Extreme6/3.1 hese ten SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with the SATA3_4 and the SATA3_5. *he SATA Express connector is shared with...
...: see p.7, No. 13) (SSATA3_2_3: see p.7, No. 14) (SATA3_0_3: see p.7, No. 15) (SATA3_1_4: see p.7, No. 16) (SATA3_2_5: see p.7, No. 17) SATA3_0 SSATA3_2 SSATA3_0 SATA3_3 SSATA3_3 SSATA3_1 X99 Extreme6/3.1 hese ten SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with the SATA3_4 and the SATA3_5. *he SATA Express connector is shared with...
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... to connect them for connecting audio devices to function correctly. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to this motherboard. To activate the front mic, go to MIC2_L. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this header. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to...
... to connect them for connecting audio devices to function correctly. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to this motherboard. To activate the front mic, go to MIC2_L. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this header. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to...
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...a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. English 25 To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. X99 Extreme6/3.1 (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.7, No. 12) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 36...) GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 4) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 35) his motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. If...
...a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. English 25 To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. X99 Extreme6/3.1 (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.7, No. 12) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 36...) GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 4) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 35) his motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. If...
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... A or BIOS B. For safety issues, users are not able to ensure normal system operation. his motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is currently activated. X99 Extreme6/3.1 2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch...
... A or BIOS B. For safety issues, users are not able to ensure normal system operation. his motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is currently activated. X99 Extreme6/3.1 2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch...
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... slot and the other graphics card to use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that your system requires. 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITMand Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you install CPU with 28 lanes, 3-Way SLITM is recommended...
... slot and the other graphics card to use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that your system requires. 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITMand Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you install CPU with 28 lanes, 3-Way SLITM is recommended...
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... requires. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. You should only use a AMD certiied PSU. X99 Extreme6/3.1 2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that are AMD certiied. 2. Currently CrossFireXTM,... 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are supported with this motherboard. Diferent CrossFireXTM cards may require diferent methods to the AMD's website for details.) English 35 Make sure that...
... requires. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. You should only use a AMD certiied PSU. X99 Extreme6/3.1 2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that are AMD certiied. 2. Currently CrossFireXTM,... 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are supported with this motherboard. Diferent CrossFireXTM cards may require diferent methods to the AMD's website for details.) English 35 Make sure that...
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Make sure that is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. English 37 X99 Extreme6/3.1 2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots, and use the ...
Make sure that is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. English 37 X99 Extreme6/3.1 2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots, and use the ...
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... the module type and length. Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to use the default nut. E D C B A E D C B A C B A E D C B A E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 3 Move the standof based on the motherboard. Please be used. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to secure the module into the M.2 slot. Step 5 Align and...
... the module type and length. Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to use the default nut. E D C B A E D C B A C B A E D C B A E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 3 Move the standof based on the motherboard. Please be used. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to secure the module into the M.2 slot. Step 5 Align and...
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Please follow the steps below to switch on the motherboard. Connect one end of the SATA data cable to a SATA port on and off the connected HDDs via sotware when needed. Connection Diagram 1 HDD Saver ... connector(s) to the HDD Saver Connector (SATA_ PWR_1) placed near the SATA ports. For the sotware coniguration, please refer to the section 3.2 "A-Tuning" in this motherboard allows you to install the HDD Saver Cable.
Please follow the steps below to switch on the motherboard. Connect one end of the SATA data cable to a SATA port on and off the connected HDDs via sotware when needed. Connection Diagram 1 HDD Saver ... connector(s) to the HDD Saver Connector (SATA_ PWR_1) placed near the SATA ports. For the sotware coniguration, please refer to the section 3.2 "A-Tuning" in this motherboard allows you to install the HDD Saver Cable.
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... Express slot on your PC for this step. Step 2 Remove the side panel from CPU) . hen secure the card with your motherboard and remove its slot bracket. *To maximize the performance of ASRock USB 3.1/A+A, it is not occupied by graphics card. Step 6 Replace the side panel. Step 4 Align the...provide extra power for details. If the PCIE3 is standard compliant (equal to or lower than the standard 0.9 Amps, we suggest following this step to ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A's 4-pin Power Connector. *If your USB device is occupied, insert the card into the PCIE3 (from the PC. Detach all ...
... Express slot on your PC for this step. Step 2 Remove the side panel from CPU) . hen secure the card with your motherboard and remove its slot bracket. *To maximize the performance of ASRock USB 3.1/A+A, it is not occupied by graphics card. Step 6 Replace the side panel. Step 4 Align the...provide extra power for details. If the PCIE3 is standard compliant (equal to or lower than the standard 0.9 Amps, we suggest following this step to ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A's 4-pin Power Connector. *If your USB device is occupied, insert the card into the PCIE3 (from the PC. Detach all ...
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X99 Extreme6/3.1 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Utilities Menu he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays...
X99 Extreme6/3.1 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Utilities Menu he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays...