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...Introduction 59 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 59 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 60 3.2 Main Screen 60 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 61 3.4 Advanced Screen 66 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 67 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 69 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 70 3.4.4 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology 71 3.4.5 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology 72... Screen 77 3.6 Boot Screen 78 3.7 Security Screen 79 3.8 Exit Screen 80 4 Software Support 81 4.1 Install Operating System 81 4.2 Support CD Information 81 4.2.1 Running Support CD 81 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 81 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 81 4.2.4 Contact Information 81 4
...Introduction 59 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 59 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 60 3.2 Main Screen 60 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 61 3.4 Advanced Screen 66 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 67 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 69 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 70 3.4.4 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology 71 3.4.5 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology 72... Screen 77 3.6 Boot Screen 78 3.7 Security Screen 79 3.8 Exit Screen 80 4 Software Support 81 4.1 Install Operating System 81 4.2 Support CD Information 81 4.2.1 Running Support CD 81 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 81 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 81 4.2.4 Contact Information 81 4
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... well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
... well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
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...Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in LGA1155 Package - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Intel® Z77 - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM * Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM ... with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. 6 Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133...
...Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in LGA1155 Package - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Intel® Z77 - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM * Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM ... with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. 6 Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133...
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... (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 6) - Supports HDCP function with max. Premium Blu-ray audio support - shared memory 1760MB (see CAUTION 5) - Broadcom BCM57781 - Supports PXE I /O Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600...
... (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 6) - Supports HDCP function with max. Premium Blu-ray audio support - shared memory 1760MB (see CAUTION 5) - Broadcom BCM57781 - Supports PXE I /O Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600...
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... - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x Power LED header - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® Z77, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage...
... - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x Power LED header - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® Z77, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage...
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... detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 9 Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Adjust by CPU Temperature) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 17) * Lucid Virtu Universal MVP can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. - Lucid Virtu...
... detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 9 Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Adjust by CPU Temperature) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 17) * Lucid Virtu Universal MVP can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. - Lucid Virtu...
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... settings of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 67. 2. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to adjust. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in EDID. We are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. If you install a Sandy...
... settings of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 67. 2. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to adjust. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in EDID. We are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. If you install a Sandy...
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...only in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into an enhanced view for you can update your OC ...of charging your friends. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can load the OC profile to their own system to overclock CPU frequency for the operation procedures of the device. 14. Please be noted that helps you can press the key during the POST or ...
...only in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into an enhanced view for you can update your OC ...of charging your friends. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can load the OC profile to their own system to overclock CPU frequency for the operation procedures of the device. 14. Please be noted that helps you can press the key during the POST or ...
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...visual quality. and download simultaneously. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to EuP, the total AC power of failing. While CPU overheat is not supported by Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64bit. 22. Real-Time Analysis of the ... Virtual Vsync™ for the completed system. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to spray thermal grease between the CPU, GPU and the display. 18. To improve heat dissipation, remember to update their lifespan. 16. Only USB2.0 ports support this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again...
...visual quality. and download simultaneously. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to EuP, the total AC power of failing. While CPU overheat is not supported by Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64bit. 22. Real-Time Analysis of the ... Virtual Vsync™ for the completed system. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to spray thermal grease between the CPU, GPU and the display. 18. To improve heat dissipation, remember to update their lifespan. 16. Only USB2.0 ports support this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again...
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...you install the heatsink, you press down on fastener caps with the CPU fan connector on the socket's surface. Apply thermal interface material onto the cen- Repeat with each other components. Ensure that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPUs. No.8). Place the heatsink onto the socket.... Below is equipped with Intel 1155Pin CPU to ensure the cable does not interfere with the motherboard throughholes. Step 6. The...
...you install the heatsink, you press down on fastener caps with the CPU fan connector on the socket's surface. Apply thermal interface material onto the cen- Repeat with each other components. Ensure that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPUs. No.8). Place the heatsink onto the socket.... Below is equipped with Intel 1155Pin CPU to ensure the cable does not interfere with the motherboard throughholes. Step 6. The...
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...lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM function. 1. Therefore, PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots will work at x8 bandwidth. 3. If you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will work at x8 bandwidth, while PCIE4 works at x8...Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card or ASRock Game Blaster, etc. PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function. Only PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots support Gen 3 speed. MINI_PCIE3 (mini-...
...lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM function. 1. Therefore, PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots will work at x8 bandwidth. 3. If you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will work at x8 bandwidth, while PCIE4 works at x8...Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card or ASRock Game Blaster, etc. PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function. Only PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots support Gen 3 speed. MINI_PCIE3 (mini-...
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... Connector 8 (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.14, No. 2) 4 5 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector...
... Connector 8 (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.14, No. 2) 4 5 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector...
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...this item to adjust the host clock (BCLK) frequency. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. The default value is [Auto]. It should always be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. This item will be [Auto] for better system... stability. CPU Configuration CPU Turbo Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this to [Disabled] if...
...this item to adjust the host clock (BCLK) frequency. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. The default value is [Auto]. It should always be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. This item will be [Auto] for better system... stability. CPU Configuration CPU Turbo Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this to [Disabled] if...
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...The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Primary Plane Current Limit Use this item to enable or disable GT OverClocking Support. Internal PLL Overvoltage Use this item to load XMP setting. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Default], [...Profile 1] and [Profile 2]. The default value is [Disabled]. DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Use this to enable/disable CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage Function. The default value is [Auto]. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current ...
...The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Primary Plane Current Limit Use this item to enable or disable GT OverClocking Support. Internal PLL Overvoltage Use this item to load XMP setting. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Default], [...Profile 1] and [Profile 2]. The default value is [Disabled]. DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Use this to enable/disable CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage Function. The default value is [Auto]. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current ...
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... keep the CPU from the chipset. CPU C6 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheating. CPU C3 State Support Use this... to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and ...
... keep the CPU from the chipset. CPU C6 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheating. CPU C3 State Support Use this... to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and ...
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... this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the...
... this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the...
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... using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to...
... using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to...
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...; Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 - 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4) or dual at x8/x8 mode) (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard English Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM -
...; Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 - 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4) or dual at x8/x8 mode) (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard English Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM -
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... to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports DisplayPort with max. Broadcom BCM57781 - Supports PXE I /O Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High...-to-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 LED 7 ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard English
... to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports DisplayPort with max. Broadcom BCM57781 - Supports PXE I /O Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High...-to-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 LED 7 ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard English
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CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard SLI/XFire power connector - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug with LED - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED...
CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard SLI/XFire power connector - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug with LED - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED...