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... the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel®...
... the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel®...
RAID Installation Guide
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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 chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2
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 chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2
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... Disks", which is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one drive fails. 3 For optimal performance, please install identical drives of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels...
... Disks", which is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one drive fails. 3 For optimal performance, please install identical drives of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels...
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... boot. 18 STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7...
... boot. 18 STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7...
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... need to follow the instructions below to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. Reboot...
... need to follow the instructions below to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. Reboot...
User Manual
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... arising from any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. All rights reserved. Version 1.0 Published September 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations...
... arising from any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. All rights reserved. Version 1.0 Published September 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations...
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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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... the BIOS setup. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X99 OC Formula Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock X99 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X99 OC Formula Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 3 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cables (2 x 10 cm, 1 x 14 cm) • 6 x Serial...
... the BIOS setup. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X99 OC Formula Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock X99 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X99 OC Formula Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 3 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cables (2 x 10 cm, 1 x 14 cm) • 6 x Serial...
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X99 OC Formula 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 3 4 5 67 8 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DDR4_D2 (64 bit, 284-pin module) DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 284-pin module) DDR4_C2 (64 bit, 284-... CHA_FAN3 19 20 21 22 S_SATA3_0_1 M2_1 S_SATA3_2_3 CT5 CT4 RoHS CT3 CT2 CT1 23 MINI_PCIE1 Purity SoundTM 2 CT5 HD_AUDIO1 1 T BT1 1 SATA3_0_1 PCIE2 PCIE3 X99 OC Formula PCIE4 Intel X99 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 ULTRA_M2 CT4 PCIE_PWR1 CT3 CT2 Super I/O PCIE5 COM1 1 CHA_FAN1 USB5_6 USB3_4 CLRMOS1 1 1 1 1 Super I/O TPMS1 BIOS_A 128Mb BIOS BIOS_A...
X99 OC Formula 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 3 4 5 67 8 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DDR4_D2 (64 bit, 284-pin module) DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 284-pin module) DDR4_C2 (64 bit, 284-... CHA_FAN3 19 20 21 22 S_SATA3_0_1 M2_1 S_SATA3_2_3 CT5 CT4 RoHS CT3 CT2 CT1 23 MINI_PCIE1 Purity SoundTM 2 CT5 HD_AUDIO1 1 T BT1 1 SATA3_0_1 PCIE2 PCIE3 X99 OC Formula PCIE4 Intel X99 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 ULTRA_M2 CT4 PCIE_PWR1 CT3 CT2 Super I/O PCIE5 COM1 1 CHA_FAN1 USB5_6 USB3_4 CLRMOS1 1 1 1 1 Super I/O TPMS1 BIOS_A 128Mb BIOS BIOS_A...
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...8226; When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard its into it. Also remember to do so may damage the motherboard. 12 English Failure to use a grounded... wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the chassis, please do not ...
...8226; When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard its into it. Also remember to do so may damage the motherboard. 12 English Failure to use a grounded... wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the chassis, please do not ...
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he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 15 English X99 OC Formula 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 OC Formula 6 A B 7 A B 8 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
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otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 3. Quad Channel Memory Coniguration Priority DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 DDR4_C1 DDR4_C2 DDR4_D1 DDR4_D2 1 Populated Populated Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated Populated ... DIMM if you always need to Intel® CPU spec deinition, please install the memory modules on DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, DDR4_C1 and DDR4_D1 for irst priority. X99 OC Formula 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides eight 284-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. 1. English 17
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 3. Quad Channel Memory Coniguration Priority DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 DDR4_C1 DDR4_C2 DDR4_D1 DDR4_D2 1 Populated Populated Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated Populated ... DIMM if you always need to Intel® CPU spec deinition, please install the memory modules on DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, DDR4_C1 and DDR4_D1 for irst priority. X99 OC Formula 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides eight 284-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. 1. English 17
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... 4-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 x8 N/A x8 x8 or 4-Way SLITM Mode 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. 19 English PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI... slot) is used for WiFi module. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. X99 OC Formula 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 5 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply...
... 4-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 x8 N/A x8 x8 or 4-Way SLITM Mode 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. 19 English PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI... slot) is used for WiFi module. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. X99 OC Formula 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 5 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply...
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English 20 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. PCIe Slot Conigurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) Single Graphics Card PCIE1 x16 PCIE2 N/A PCIE3 N/A PCIE4 N/A PCIE5 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode x16 N/A N/A x8 N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 or 3-Way SLITM Mode x8 N/A x8 N/A *4-Way CrossFireXTM and 4-Way SLITM are not supported for CPU with 28 PCIe lanes.
English 20 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. PCIe Slot Conigurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) Single Graphics Card PCIE1 x16 PCIE2 N/A PCIE3 N/A PCIE4 N/A PCIE5 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode x16 N/A N/A x8 N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 or 3-Way SLITM Mode x8 N/A x8 N/A *4-Way CrossFireXTM and 4-Way SLITM are not supported for CPU with 28 PCIe lanes.
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.... A front panel module mainly consists of (S5). PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the pin assignments below. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel...
.... A front panel module mainly consists of (S5). PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the pin assignments below. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel...
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...IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides six USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers and one port on this motherboard. English 23 Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. X99 OC Formula Serial ATA3 Connectors (S_SATA3_0_1: see p.7, No. 22) (S_SATA3_2_3: see p.7, No. 23) (SATA3_0_1: see p.7, No. 24...No. 38) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides two USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard. If you install a M.2 SATA module to the M.2 Socket (M2_1), the internal S_SATA3_3 will not function. *If you install a M.2 PCI Express ...
...IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides six USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers and one port on this motherboard. English 23 Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. X99 OC Formula Serial ATA3 Connectors (S_SATA3_0_1: see p.7, No. 22) (S_SATA3_2_3: see p.7, No. 23) (SATA3_0_1: see p.7, No. 24...No. 38) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides two USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard. If you install a M.2 SATA module to the M.2 Socket (M2_1), the internal S_SATA3_3 will not function. *If you install a M.2 PCI Express ...
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... HDD Saver Cable to this connector to this connector when more than three graphics cards are installed. X99 OC Formula CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 5) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 27) GND +12V DETECT 1 his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please ...connect it to the motherboard. his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. To use a ...
... HDD Saver Cable to this connector to this connector when more than three graphics cards are installed. X99 OC Formula CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 5) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 27) GND +12V DETECT 1 his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please ...connect it to the motherboard. his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. To use a ...
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...on /of your system stability, or even cause damage to quickly reset the system. Reset Switch (RST) (see p.7, No. 9) - + / - Rapid OC Buttons + (MINUS: see p.7, No. 10) (PLUS: see p.7 No. 34) Reset Reset Switch allows users to the components and devices. English his ... allow users to quickly toogle among Date/ Time, Temperature, and Voltage information. 2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has eleven smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch, Rapid OC Buttons, Menu Button, PCIe ON/OFF Switch, Slow Mode Switch, BIOS Selection Switch, LN2 Mode Switch...
...on /of your system stability, or even cause damage to quickly reset the system. Reset Switch (RST) (see p.7, No. 9) - + / - Rapid OC Buttons + (MINUS: see p.7, No. 10) (PLUS: see p.7 No. 34) Reset Reset Switch allows users to the components and devices. English his ... allow users to quickly toogle among Date/ Time, Temperature, and Voltage information. 2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has eleven smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch, Rapid OC Buttons, Menu Button, PCIe ON/OFF Switch, Slow Mode Switch, BIOS Selection Switch, LN2 Mode Switch...
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...the switch. 2. For more information about your card's speciications please contact the card's vendor. 3. If you do not want to boot from the motherboard. BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.7, No. 28) AB BIOS Selection Switch allows the system to use your PCIE card, please remove it...just with a single click without removing the cards. 1. Slow Mode Switch (SLOWMODE) (see p.7, No. 14) ON If Slow Mode is for debug only. X99 OC Formula 1234 OFF PCIe ON/OFF Switch (PCIE_SWITCH) (see p.7, No. 12) 1: PCIE1 2: PCIE2 3: PCIE4 4: PCIE5 ON PCIe ON/OFF Switch allows you turn...
...the switch. 2. For more information about your card's speciications please contact the card's vendor. 3. If you do not want to boot from the motherboard. BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.7, No. 28) AB BIOS Selection Switch allows the system to use your PCIE card, please remove it...just with a single click without removing the cards. 1. Slow Mode Switch (SLOWMODE) (see p.7, No. 14) ON If Slow Mode is for debug only. X99 OC Formula 1234 OFF PCIe ON/OFF Switch (PCIE_SWITCH) (see p.7, No. 12) 1: PCIE1 2: PCIE2 3: PCIE4 4: PCIE5 ON PCIe ON/OFF Switch allows you turn...
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... PCIE4 slot. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. 2.10 SLITM , 3-Way SLITM , 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-way SLITM, 4-way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you install CPU with 28 lanes, 4-Way SLITM...
... PCIE4 slot. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. 2.10 SLITM , 3-Way SLITM , 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-way SLITM, 4-way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you install CPU with 28 lanes, 4-Way SLITM...