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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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... visit our website for specific information about the model you for Z87 Extreme6 only) 1 English In this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. 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) • 1 x I/O Panel...
... visit our website for specific information about the model you for Z87 Extreme6 only) 1 English In this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. 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) • 1 x I/O Panel...
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...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 • ...
...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 • ...
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The performance may depend on your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. ASRock APP Charger allows you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility...
The performance may depend on your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. ASRock APP Charger allows you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility...
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...brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from anywhere in the world. 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 Driver Installer...of it remotely with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on . The...
...brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from anywhere in the world. 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 Driver Installer...of it remotely with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on . The...
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BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption 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. *...v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support 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 ...
BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption 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. *...v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support 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 ...
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Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card is inserted to the goldfingers on each graphics card. SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card to PCIE2 slot. 43 English
Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card is inserted to the goldfingers on each graphics card. SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card to PCIE2 slot. 43 English
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...device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Windows will automatically ...create a hidden partition according to save changes and exit. 5. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to create the partition on Create. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6...
...device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Windows will automatically ...create a hidden partition according to save changes and exit. 5. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to create the partition on Create. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6...
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... the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Splashtop Streamer. Then enter your mobile device and log into the app. Setup Guide Step 1 Download and install Streamer on your Splashtop Account. Before configuring this computer". 69 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop Splashtop is located in "Intel®...
... the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Splashtop Streamer. Then enter your mobile device and log into the app. Setup Guide Step 1 Download and install Streamer on your Splashtop Account. Before configuring this computer". 69 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop Splashtop is located in "Intel®...
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Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system ...
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system ...
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You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 77 English Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 77 English Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
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Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the setup utility. 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 Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash...
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the setup utility. 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 Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash...
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... 3151 6604 LV Wijchen The Netherlands Phone: +31-24-345-44-33 Fax: +31-24-345-44-38 ASRock America, Inc. 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 U.S.A. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S.
... 3151 6604 LV Wijchen The Netherlands Phone: +31-24-345-44-33 Fax: +31-24-345-44-38 ASRock America, Inc. 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 U.S.A. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S.
Quick Installation Guide
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... notice. If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. 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) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel with robust design conforming...
... notice. If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. 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) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel with robust design conforming...
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...Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM 7 English triple at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE3); Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor • Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- capacity of system memory: 32GB...) • 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 ...
...Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM 7 English triple at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE3); Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor • Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- capacity of system memory: 32GB...) • 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 ...
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... realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Hardware • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing...
... realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Hardware • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing...
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...; OS. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be placed in the root directory of your SSDs or HDDs in order to dampness by ... note that BIOS files need to your current PC and the devices connected. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. It fully utilizes the memory space...
...; OS. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be placed in the root directory of your SSDs or HDDs in order to dampness by ... note that BIOS files need to your current PC and the devices connected. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. It fully utilizes the memory space...
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ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for the memory slots and PCIe slots may appear to five different fan speeds using the graph. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. Configure up to be the same as former designs, but actually effectively reduces distortion and promotes performance, because we strive for perfection even in A-Tuning. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the most trivial details. 15 English
ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for the memory slots and PCIe slots may appear to five different fan speeds using the graph. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. Configure up to be the same as former designs, but actually effectively reduces distortion and promotes performance, because we strive for perfection even in A-Tuning. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the most trivial details. 15 English
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ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 English WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit only. BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. The 2T2R WiFi ...network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. 1.4 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 functionality into the mobile...
ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 English WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit only. BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. The 2T2R WiFi ...network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. 1.4 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 functionality into the mobile...
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...;일 CPU • ATX 100 WiFi 802.11ac (Z87 Extreme6/ac Purity SoundTM • HDMI- 입력 • 4 세대 Intel® CoreTM LGA1150 소켓 • Digi 12 MOSFET (DSM) • Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Intel® K CPU / ASRock BCLK 전역 • Intel® Z87 DDR3 DDR3 DIMM 슬롯 4 개 • DDR3...
...;일 CPU • ATX 100 WiFi 802.11ac (Z87 Extreme6/ac Purity SoundTM • HDMI- 입력 • 4 세대 Intel® CoreTM LGA1150 소켓 • Digi 12 MOSFET (DSM) • Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Intel® K CPU / ASRock BCLK 전역 • Intel® Z87 DDR3 DDR3 DIMM 슬롯 4 개 • DDR3...
