Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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...or Maximized Mode. 6. UI setup instruction: 1. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you intend to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Boot system to ...will refresh to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. You can find the UI...
...or Maximized Mode. 6. UI setup instruction: 1. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you intend to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Boot system to ...will refresh to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. You can find the UI...
RAID Installation Guide
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You may install SATA hard disks on this guide carefully according to create RAID on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. Guide 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.
You may install SATA hard disks on this guide carefully according to create RAID on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. Guide 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.
RAID Installation Guide
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... Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 settings. This section will direct all applications to a second drive. WARNING!! 2. 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...
... Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 settings. This section will direct all applications to a second drive. WARNING!! 2. 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...
RAID Installation Guide
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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\Win7-64_Intel.. 4. Please make...
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\Win7-64_Intel.. 4. Please make...
RAID Installation Guide
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....) D. Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit: A. After installing Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Reboot your system. (It may take more time to fix this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. If you will...
....) D. Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit: A. After installing Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Reboot your system. (It may take more time to fix this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. If you will...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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.... The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to create a RAID volume. 1. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Unless you have...
.... The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to create a RAID volume. 1. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Unless you have...
User Manual
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... battery adopted on this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of the FCC Rules. With respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance ... companies, and are furnished for informational use only and subject to infringe. Copyright Notice: No part of this documentation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for...
... battery adopted on this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of the FCC Rules. With respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance ... companies, and are furnished for informational use only and subject to infringe. Copyright Notice: No part of this documentation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for...
User Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 14 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for 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 ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 14 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for 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 ...
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... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Support CD • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Support CD • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
User Manual
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... be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Please note that it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. You may prevent motherboard damages due to establish an internet curfew or restrict...
... be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Please note that it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. You may prevent motherboard damages due to establish an internet curfew or restrict...
User Manual
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...LED will enter the UEFI directly after you restart. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of it hard to UEFI...the PC will automatically switch off , monitor and take control of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy...
...LED will enter the UEFI directly after you restart. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of it hard to UEFI...the PC will automatically switch off , monitor and take control of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy...
User Manual
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Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.4 Motherboard Layout Z87 Extreme6/ac 1 2 34 56 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 eSATA1 Clr CMOS ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ...: Optical SPDIF USB3_4_5 1 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 8 30 PCIE1 LAN Z87 Extreme6/ac PCIE2 9 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 WiFi-802.11n Module MINI_PCIE1 10 Purity SoundTM SATA3_0_1 11 PCI1 CMOS Intel SATA3_2_3 Battery Z87 12 PCIE3 13 SATA3_4_5 29 Super I/O IR1 1 HD_AUDIO1 COM1 1 1 PCI2 RoHS PCIE4 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 ...
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.4 Motherboard Layout Z87 Extreme6/ac 1 2 34 56 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 eSATA1 Clr CMOS ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ...: Optical SPDIF USB3_4_5 1 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 8 30 PCIE1 LAN Z87 Extreme6/ac PCIE2 9 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 WiFi-802.11n Module MINI_PCIE1 10 Purity SoundTM SATA3_0_1 11 PCI1 CMOS Intel SATA3_2_3 Battery Z87 12 PCIE3 13 SATA3_4_5 29 Super I/O IR1 1 HD_AUDIO1 COM1 1 1 PCI2 RoHS PCIE4 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 ...
User Manual
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Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. The 2T2R WiFi solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and offers max link rate up to 867Mbps. * ...includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 English 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of ...
Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. The 2T2R WiFi solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and offers max link rate up to 867Mbps. * ...includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 English 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of ...
User Manual
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Step3 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors to the WiFi Module. Then attach the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables to the antenna ports on the motherboard's mini-PCIe slot. Step 2 Locate the WiFi Module that come with the package. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Installing the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables Step 1 Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables that is installed on the I/O shield 17 English
Step3 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors to the WiFi Module. Then attach the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables to the antenna ports on the motherboard's mini-PCIe slot. Step 2 Locate the WiFi Module that come with the package. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Installing the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables Step 1 Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables that is installed on the I/O shield 17 English
User Manual
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... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad...
... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad...
User Manual
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The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 22 English Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 22 English Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
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otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only ..., size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; English 24 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable to the...
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only ..., size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; English 24 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable to the...
User Manual
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... graphics cards. PCI slot: The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are 2 PCI slots, 4 PCI Express slots, and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. mini-PCIe slots: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used to the... motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. 26 PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE3 N/A PCIE4 ...
... graphics cards. PCI slot: The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are 2 PCI slots, 4 PCI Express slots, and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. mini-PCIe slots: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used to the... motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. 26 PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE3 N/A PCIE4 ...
User Manual
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... data. The LED is on the chassis front panel. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 21) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch and...
... data. The LED is on the chassis front panel. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 21) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch and...
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...header can support two ports. (USB6) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 16) 1 PLED- To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z87 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to indicate the system's power status. PLED+ PLED+ Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see p.11... SATA3_2_3 SATA3_0_1 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 22) 29 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB2_3) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 23) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 9) Please connect the chassis power LED to this motherboard.
...header can support two ports. (USB6) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 16) 1 PLED- To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z87 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to indicate the system's power status. PLED+ PLED+ Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see p.11... SATA3_2_3 SATA3_0_1 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 22) 29 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB2_3) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 23) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 9) Please connect the chassis power LED to this motherboard.