Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... you want to [RAID Mode]. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. You MUST have both the HDD you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to use RST function, you intend to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Boot system to accelerate...
... you want to [RAID Mode]. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. You MUST have both the HDD you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to use RST function, you intend to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Boot system to accelerate...
RAID Installation Guide
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... 2: Set RAID configuration. otherwise, skip to confirm the selection C. Plug in your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in UEFI setup. A. Set "SATA Mode Selection" to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Press [Enter] to STEP4. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger...
... 2: Set RAID configuration. otherwise, skip to confirm the selection C. Plug in your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in UEFI setup. A. Set "SATA Mode Selection" to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Press [Enter] to STEP4. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. When you see a message in the status line that says, Press F6 if you see a prompt that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create the volume. 9. 7. Select the volume size and press Enter...
... the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. When you see a message in the status line that says, Press F6 if you see a prompt that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create the volume. 9. 7. Select the volume size and press Enter...
User Manual
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... Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) 16 Chapter 2 Installation 19 2.1 Installing the CPU 20 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 23 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 24 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 26 2.5 Jumpers Setup 27 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 28 2.7 Smart Switches 33 2.8 Dr. Debug 34 2.9 Front USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide 36 2.10 Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation Guide 38 2.11 Using the HDMI-In Port 39 2.12 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 42 2.12.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 42 2.12.2 Driver Installation and Setup...
... Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) 16 Chapter 2 Installation 19 2.1 Installing the CPU 20 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 23 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 24 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 26 2.5 Jumpers Setup 27 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 28 2.7 Smart Switches 33 2.8 Dr. Debug 34 2.9 Front USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide 36 2.10 Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation Guide 38 2.11 Using the HDMI-In Port 39 2.12 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 42 2.12.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 42 2.12.2 Driver Installation and Setup...
User Manual
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... (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) • Purity SoundTM • HDMI-In • Socket LGA1150 to support 4th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processor • Digi Power Design • 12 Power Phase Design • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUSupports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2933...
... (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) • Purity SoundTM • HDMI-In • Socket LGA1150 to support 4th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processor • Digi Power Design • 12 Power Phase Design • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUSupports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2933...
User Manual
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...; 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x SLI/XFire power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI...
...; 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x SLI/XFire power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI...
User Manual
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... RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your USB storage devices. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock...
... RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your USB storage devices. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock...
User Manual
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... ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". In order to prevent users from our servers for you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to "RAID", then you can help you without entering Windows® OS. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to your USB storage device. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version...
... ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". In order to prevent users from our servers for you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to "RAID", then you can help you without entering Windows® OS. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to your USB storage device. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version...
User Manual
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...'t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from a cold boot. You will automatically switch off when the system is a handy tool in to Windows? ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically.
...'t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from a cold boot. You will automatically switch off when the system is a handy tool in to Windows? ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically.
User Manual
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... diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. b0 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all PCI-E devices or try installing them in other devices. 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other slots. Please re-install the CPU and memory. Please clear CMOS, re-install...
... diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. b0 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all PCI-E devices or try installing them in other devices. 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other slots. Please re-install the CPU and memory. Please clear CMOS, re-install...
User Manual
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.... AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for details. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 2.13.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. English 47 The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into...
.... AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for details. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 2.13.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. English 47 The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into...
User Manual
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... install can work properly. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
... install can work properly. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
User Manual
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... while the PC is in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. If your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Double click on OK. 54 English If Windows 8/7 is not in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system...
... while the PC is in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. If your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Double click on OK. 54 English If Windows 8/7 is not in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system...
User Manual
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Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to avoid loss. 1. There are certain risks. If your computer from 3 into 0. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or...
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to avoid loss. 1. There are certain risks. If your computer from 3 into 0. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or...
User Manual
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... Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Select enable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. It will remain off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Render Standby Power down . Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will start to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable...
... Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Select enable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. It will remain off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Render Standby Power down . Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will start to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable...
User Manual
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... restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are required. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via OMG. In order to prevent users from the support CD to your USB storage device.
... restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are required. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via OMG. In order to prevent users from the support CD to your USB storage device.
User Manual
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... Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your UEFI. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are corrupted or outdated, switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to download the UEFI firmware. 101 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to the secondary flash ROM. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6...
... Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your UEFI. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are corrupted or outdated, switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to download the UEFI firmware. 101 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to the secondary flash ROM. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6...
Quick Installation Guide
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...; 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x SLI/XFire power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI...
...; 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x SLI/XFire power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI...
Quick Installation Guide
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... entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the root directory of failing. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of your current PC and the devices connected. It fully utilizes the memory space that BIOS files need to prevent users from the support CD to other users. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their lifespan. You may prevent motherboard...
... entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the root directory of failing. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of your current PC and the devices connected. It fully utilizes the memory space that BIOS files need to prevent users from the support CD to other users. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their lifespan. You may prevent motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide
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... BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be switched off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. You will be able to power your PC on or turn it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to Windows 8 from a cold boot. Good Night LED will completely change your user experience and behavior. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect...
... BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be switched off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. You will be able to power your PC on or turn it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to Windows 8 from a cold boot. Good Night LED will completely change your user experience and behavior. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect...