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...; 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 20.1 cm) ASRock Z77 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 Pro4 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the configuration guide to quality and endurance. You...
...; 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 20.1 cm) ASRock Z77 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 Pro4 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the configuration guide to quality and endurance. You...
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...the possibility of such damages arising from any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for backup purpose, without intent to the ...regulations passed by the California Legislature. With respect to infringe. Operation is subject to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide may...
...the possibility of such damages arising from any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for backup purpose, without intent to the ...regulations passed by the California Legislature. With respect to infringe. Operation is subject to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide may...
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...Super I/O XFast LAN XFast RAM 33 PCIE3 64Mb BIOS 12 SATA3 6Gb/s Designed in Taipei XFast USB Z77 Pro4 13 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 32 AUDIO PCI2 CODEC 14 RoHS SATA2_3 31 HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI3 ... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A2, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1, Black) 30 Front Panel Audio Header 11 Intel Z77 Chipset (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 12 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 31 PCI Slot (PCI3, Black) 13 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_4, Black) 32... Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) English 2 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard
...Super I/O XFast LAN XFast RAM 33 PCIE3 64Mb BIOS 12 SATA3 6Gb/s Designed in Taipei XFast USB Z77 Pro4 13 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 32 AUDIO PCI2 CODEC 14 RoHS SATA2_3 31 HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI3 ... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A2, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1, Black) 30 Front Panel Audio Header 11 Intel Z77 Chipset (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 12 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 31 PCI Slot (PCI3, Black) 13 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_4, Black) 32... Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) English 2 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard
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...-D Port (DVI1) 15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the table below for connection details in (No. 8) (No. 6) (No. 5) (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line in accordance with the type of...
...-D Port (DVI1) 15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the table below for connection details in (No. 8) (No. 6) (No. 5) (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line in accordance with the type of...
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Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". After restarting your system. English 4 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header.
Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". After restarting your system. English 4 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header.
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..., it is recommended to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.9-in the Support CD. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you...
..., it is recommended to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.9-in the Support CD. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you...
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... Bridge CPU. Digi Power Design - 4 + 2 Power Phase Design - Max. Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 1) - Intel® Z77 - With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE3: x4 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 ...CAUTION 4) * PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU - All Solid Capacitor design - resolution up to ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics 6 - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.9-in Visuals and ...
... Bridge CPU. Digi Power Design - 4 + 2 Power Phase Design - Max. Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 1) - Intel® Z77 - With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE3: x4 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 ...CAUTION 4) * PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU - All Solid Capacitor design - resolution up to ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics 6 - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.9-in Visuals and ...
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... and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (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 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 2 x ...-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x Ready-to 5Gb/s - 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports), 7 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az -
... and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (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 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 2 x ...-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x Ready-to 5Gb/s - 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports), 7 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az -
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... (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 17) * Lucid Virtu Universal MVP can be supported only with GUI support - Lucid Virtu Universal MVP (see CAUTION 16) - Hybrid Booster: English 8 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard
... (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 17) * Lucid Virtu Universal MVP can be supported only with GUI support - Lucid Virtu Universal MVP (see CAUTION 16) - Hybrid Booster: English 8 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard
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...BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. It should be done at your system. English 9 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even... 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 23) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is required) (see CAUTION 22) Certifications - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 19) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - ...
...BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. It should be done at your system. English 9 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even... 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 23) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is required) (see CAUTION 22) Certifications - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 19) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - ...
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... voltage regulator can save your system. You can load the OC profile to their own system to use ASRock XFast RAM to update system BIOS 10 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English Your friends then can choose to get the same OC settings. This motherboard supports Dual Channel ... Please check the table on page 17 for proper connection. 9. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. Please check Intel® website for the operation procedures of your OC settings as the HDMIport. 7. CAUTION! 1. Please...
... voltage regulator can save your system. You can load the OC profile to their own system to use ASRock XFast RAM to update system BIOS 10 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English Your friends then can choose to get the same OC settings. This motherboard supports Dual Channel ... Please check the table on page 17 for proper connection. 9. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. Please check Intel® website for the operation procedures of your OC settings as the HDMIport. 7. CAUTION! 1. Please...
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... of Your Data: With the status window, you keep in order to 40% faster than ever. ASRock motherboards are transferring currently. 15. without fear 11 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English If you desire a faster, less restricted way of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster... than before. ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that it also boosts the speed of accessing your PC ...
... of Your Data: With the status window, you keep in order to 40% faster than ever. ASRock motherboards are transferring currently. 15. without fear 11 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English If you desire a faster, less restricted way of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster... than before. ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that it also boosts the speed of accessing your PC ...
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...includes the base features of Virtu Universal technology, which virtualizes integrated GPU and discrete GPU for more details. 12 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from portable audio devices, such as MP3 players.... Please be noticed that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. 19. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically shutdown. Only USB2.0 ports support this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. It also features Virtual ...
...includes the base features of Virtu Universal technology, which virtualizes integrated GPU and discrete GPU for more details. 12 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from portable audio devices, such as MP3 players.... Please be noticed that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. 19. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically shutdown. Only USB2.0 ports support this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. It also features Virtual ...
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... any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.9", 30.5 x 20.1 cm) motherboard. English 13 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard Before you uninstall any component, place it . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the...
... any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.9", 30.5 x 20.1 cm) motherboard. English 13 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard Before you uninstall any component, place it . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the...
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.... Keep the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. 14 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is recommended to use the cap tab...
.... Keep the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. 14 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is recommended to use the cap tab...
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... orientation key notches. Step 3-4. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Orient the CPU with the load plate tab under the retention tab. black line Step 3-2. English 15 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard Step 3-3. Press down the load lever, and secure it with the IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Verify that the CPU is marked with the...
... orientation key notches. Step 3-4. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Orient the CPU with the load plate tab under the retention tab. black line Step 3-2. English 15 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard Step 3-3. Press down the load lever, and secure it with the IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Verify that the CPU is marked with the...
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... 1155 and LGA 1156. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 16 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English Step 1. Step 3. Step 6. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see...
... 1155 and LGA 1156. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 16 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English Step 1. Step 3. Step 6. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see...
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..., size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots: You have to install identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; English 17 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard Dual Channel Memory Configuration DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (1) Populated - 2.5 Installation of memory modules in DDR3_A1 and...
..., size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots: You have to install identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; English 17 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard Dual Channel Memory Configuration DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (1) Populated - 2.5 Installation of memory modules in DDR3_A1 and...
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Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 18 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Align a DIMM on the slot ...
Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 18 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Align a DIMM on the slot ...
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...a chassis fan to support CrossFireXTM, and for a PCI Express x1 lane width card, such as a Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card or ASRock Game Blaster, etc. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or to...for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on PCIE2 slot. 2. Replace the system cover. English 19 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. If you start the installation. Step 6. PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and...
...a chassis fan to support CrossFireXTM, and for a PCI Express x1 lane width card, such as a Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card or ASRock Game Blaster, etc. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or to...for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on PCIE2 slot. 2. Replace the system cover. English 19 ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. If you start the installation. Step 6. PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and...