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... may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under...
... may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under...
User Manual
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... (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE3)) • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots • 3 x PCI slots • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM English 2 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor • Premium Gold Capacitor design (...Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2933+(OC)/...
... (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE3)) • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots • 3 x PCI slots • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM English 2 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor • Premium Gold Capacitor design (...Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2933+(OC)/...
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...Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug"... Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-...
...Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug"... Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-...
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... visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 5 Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer, Intel® • Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow...
... visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 5 Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer, Intel® • Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow...
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... No. 21) IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to connect a 3-Pin...Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11, No. 4) GN D + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. English 27 Z87 Extreme3 CPU Fan Connectors 1 2 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 3 (see p.11, No. 3) 4 (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.11, No. 7) 12 24 1 13 This ...
... No. 21) IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to connect a 3-Pin...Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11, No. 4) GN D + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. English 27 Z87 Extreme3 CPU Fan Connectors 1 2 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 3 (see p.11, No. 3) 4 (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.11, No. 7) 12 24 1 13 This ...
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... setting. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. Please note that overclocing may not exactly match what you adopt K-Series CPU. 65 English Z87 Extreme3 Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and ...up overclocking features. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can use this function. This option appears only when your CPU supports this option to your system performance. It should be done at your own risk and expense. It should be done at your own...
... setting. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. Please note that overclocing may not exactly match what you adopt K-Series CPU. 65 English Z87 Extreme3 Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and ...up overclocking features. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can use this function. This option appears only when your CPU supports this option to your system performance. It should be done at your own risk and expense. It should be done at your own...
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4.4.1 CPU Configuration Z87 Extreme3 Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is recommended to enable in each processor package. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. 75 English CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep...
4.4.1 CPU Configuration Z87 Extreme3 Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is recommended to enable in each processor package. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. 75 English CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep...
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Enable for power saving. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for better performance. 76 English CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions... while retrieving the currently requested cache line. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to keep the CPU from overheating. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer...
Enable for power saving. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for better performance. 76 English CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions... while retrieving the currently requested cache line. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to keep the CPU from overheating. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer...
Quick Installation Guide
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...://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 5 English In this documentation will be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website...
...://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 5 English In this documentation will be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website...
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... Package • Digi Power Design • 8 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/ 1866...
... Package • Digi Power Design • 8 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/ 1866...
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... Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug"... Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-...
... Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug"... Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-...
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... visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 9 Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer, Intel® • Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow...
... visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 9 Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer, Intel® • Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow...
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Z87 Extreme3 CPU Fan Connectors 1 2 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 3 (see p.1, No. 3) 4 (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.1, No. 7) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin .... ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.1, No. 21) IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.1, No. 20) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.1, No. 1) 1 4 This motherboard...
Z87 Extreme3 CPU Fan Connectors 1 2 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 3 (see p.1, No. 3) 4 (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.1, No. 7) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin .... ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.1, No. 21) IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.1, No. 20) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.1, No. 1) 1 4 This motherboard...