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... be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A • 3 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cables (2 x 10 cm, 1 x 14 cm) • 6 x Serial ATA...
... be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A • 3 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cables (2 x 10 cm, 1 x 14 cm) • 6 x Serial ATA...
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Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with 28 lanes, 4-Way CrossFireXTM and 4-Way SLITM are not supported. EMI Shielding Cover - X99 OC Formula/3.1 * If Ultra M.2 PCI Express module is installed, PCIE3 slot will be disabled. • 1 x Half Mini-PCI Express Slot • ...; Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology (on Qualcomm® Atheros® AR8171) • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port •...
Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with 28 lanes, 4-Way CrossFireXTM and 4-Way SLITM are not supported. EMI Shielding Cover - X99 OC Formula/3.1 * If Ultra M.2 PCI Express module is installed, PCIE3 slot will be disabled. • 1 x Half Mini-PCI Express Slot • ...; Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology (on Qualcomm® Atheros® AR8171) • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port •...
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...x 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED • V-ProbeTM: 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid • Rapid OC Buttons: +/- adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis ... English X99 OC Formula/3.1 • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x HDD Saver Connector • 1 x PCIe Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x hunderbolt AIC Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full ...
...x 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED • V-ProbeTM: 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid • Rapid OC Buttons: +/- adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis ... English X99 OC Formula/3.1 • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x HDD Saver Connector • 1 x PCIe Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x hunderbolt AIC Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full ...
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X99 OC Formula/3.1 Step 3 VideMo Lulitni-kGCPaUrdSLI Align and insert the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is irmly in place. English 35 Make sure the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable is inserted to PCIE1 slot. Multi-GPU SLI Video Link Card ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable Step 4 VideMo Lulitni-kGCPaUrdSLI Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the goldingers on each graphics card.
X99 OC Formula/3.1 Step 3 VideMo Lulitni-kGCPaUrdSLI Align and insert the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is irmly in place. English 35 Make sure the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable is inserted to PCIE1 slot. Multi-GPU SLI Video Link Card ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable Step 4 VideMo Lulitni-kGCPaUrdSLI Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the goldingers on each graphics card.
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X99 OC Formula/3.1 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List PCIe Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX-G512M6e Plextor PX-G256M6e SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Samsung XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA AXNS381E-256GM-B Crucial CT120M500SSD4/120G Crucial CT240M500SSD4/240G Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Kingston RBU-SM2280S3/120G For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 47
X99 OC Formula/3.1 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List PCIe Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX-G512M6e Plextor PX-G256M6e SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Samsung XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA AXNS381E-256GM-B Crucial CT120M500SSD4/120G Crucial CT240M500SSD4/240G Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Kingston RBU-SM2280S3/120G For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 47
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X99 OC Formula/3.1 2.14 ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A Installation Guide Speciications Platform • Size: 3.1-in x 3.2-in, 7.9 cm x 8.1 cm Controller • ASMedia ASM1142 Controller PCIE • PCI Express x4 Connector (x2 lane) &#...; Supports data rates up to 10 Gbps • Compliant with x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express Slots Connector • 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) *Sleep Mode (S3/S4/S5) Wake-up function is not supported. • 1 x 4-pin Power Connector • Microsot® Windows® 8.1 32-bit...
X99 OC Formula/3.1 2.14 ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A Installation Guide Speciications Platform • Size: 3.1-in x 3.2-in, 7.9 cm x 8.1 cm Controller • ASMedia ASM1142 Controller PCIE • PCI Express x4 Connector (x2 lane) &#...; Supports data rates up to 10 Gbps • Compliant with x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express Slots Connector • 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) *Sleep Mode (S3/S4/S5) Wake-up function is not supported. • 1 x 4-pin Power Connector • Microsot® Windows® 8.1 32-bit...
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Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want Formula Drive to be launched when you have problems with details of the problem. Settings Conigure ASRock Formula Drive. Please leave your contact information along with your computer. X99 OC Formula/3.1 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you start up the Windows operating system. 57 English
Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want Formula Drive to be launched when you have problems with details of the problem. Settings Conigure ASRock Formula Drive. Please leave your contact information along with your computer. X99 OC Formula/3.1 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you start up the Windows operating system. 57 English
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X99 OC Formula/3.1 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup. 63 English
X99 OC Formula/3.1 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup. 63 English
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... and you can use it to get the highest level of the selected item 67 on your desktop to launch the ASRock Rapid OC Coniguration Step 2 he Rapid OC status window pops up instantly when pressing Plus(+)/Minus(-) hotkeys to tweak. • Status Popup: When pressing the Status... the value of overclocking performance from their system and ind their CPU's best margin. *For Windows 7 and above Step 1 Double-click sotware. X99 OC Formula/3.1 3.5 Rapid OC ASRock Rapid OC* feature is a quick and easy way to raise and lower the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency and CPU VCore voltage, while serious...
... and you can use it to get the highest level of the selected item 67 on your desktop to launch the ASRock Rapid OC Coniguration Step 2 he Rapid OC status window pops up instantly when pressing Plus(+)/Minus(-) hotkeys to tweak. • Status Popup: When pressing the Status... the value of overclocking performance from their system and ind their CPU's best margin. *For Windows 7 and above Step 1 Double-click sotware. X99 OC Formula/3.1 3.5 Rapid OC ASRock Rapid OC* feature is a quick and easy way to raise and lower the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency and CPU VCore voltage, while serious...
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Secure Backup UEFI 97 English X99 OC Formula/3.1 Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Timeout Seconds Conigure the number of seconds to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash ... function. Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Intel MEI Recovery Conigure the Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) recovery. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for the Boot Manager. Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in your UEFI.
Secure Backup UEFI 97 English X99 OC Formula/3.1 Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Timeout Seconds Conigure the number of seconds to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash ... function. Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Intel MEI Recovery Conigure the Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) recovery. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for the Boot Manager. Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in your UEFI.
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Chapter 1 Introduction hank you for mini-PCIe Slot 6 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A • 3 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cables (2 x 10 cm, 1 x 14 cm) • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
Chapter 1 Introduction hank you for mini-PCIe Slot 6 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X99 OC Formula/3.1 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A • 3 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cables (2 x 10 cm, 1 x 14 cm) • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
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... Technology • Supports Untied Overclocking Technology Chipset • Intel® X99 Memory • Quad Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 8 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 3400+(OC)*/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2400( OC)/2133 non-ECC, un-bufered memory * Please refer to PCIE1/PCIE2/ ...(PCIE4); X99 OC Formula/3.1 1.2 Speciications Platform • EATX Form Factor • 8 Layer PCB • 4 x 2oz copper • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports Intel® CoreTM i7 and Xeon® 18-Core Processors Family for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) ...
... Technology • Supports Untied Overclocking Technology Chipset • Intel® X99 Memory • Quad Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 8 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 3400+(OC)*/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2400( OC)/2133 non-ECC, un-bufered memory * Please refer to PCIE1/PCIE2/ ...(PCIE4); X99 OC Formula/3.1 1.2 Speciications Platform • EATX Form Factor • 8 Layer PCB • 4 x 2oz copper • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports Intel® CoreTM i7 and Xeon® 18-Core Processors Family for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) ...
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X99 OC Formula/3.1 • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports ...6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 13), NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technology (S_SATA3_3 connector is shared with M.2 Socket (M2_1)) * RAID is supported on SATA3_0 ~ SATA3_5 ports only. • 1...
X99 OC Formula/3.1 • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports ...6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 13), NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technology (S_SATA3_3 connector is shared with M.2 Socket (M2_1)) * RAID is supported on SATA3_0 ~ SATA3_5 ports only. • 1...
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It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows®... that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. X99 OC Formula/3.1 OS Certiications • Microsot® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit • FCC, CE, WHQL &#...
It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows®... that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. X99 OC Formula/3.1 OS Certiications • Microsot® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit • FCC, CE, WHQL &#...
