Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on ... tray, lower right-hand corner of the screen. 4. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you want to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. You MUST have both the HDD you intend to use...
For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on ... tray, lower right-hand corner of the screen. 4. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you want to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. You MUST have both the HDD you intend to use...
RAID Installation Guide
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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. You may install SATA hard disks on this guide carefully according to create RAID on SATA ports. 2 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.
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. You may install SATA hard disks on this guide carefully according to create RAID on SATA ports. 2 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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.... Guide to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. It will improve data access and storage since the disk array...
.... Guide to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. It will improve data access and storage since the disk array...
RAID Installation Guide
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... boot. 18 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...
... boot. 18 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...
RAID Installation Guide
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Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit: A. Reboot your system. (It may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 E. Please start to reboot.) D. If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (...
Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit: A. Reboot your system. (It may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 E. Please start to reboot.) D. If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... RAID level and press Enter. 4. Enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Press Enter to enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to select the physical disks. 6. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Create...
... RAID level and press Enter. 4. Enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Press Enter to enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to select the physical disks. 6. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Create...
User Manual
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..., see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium 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 this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in...
..., see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium 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 this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in...
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 ...
User Manual
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...3.0 Bracket • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 1 x WiFi Module Screw (for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 •...
...3.0 Bracket • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 1 x WiFi Module Screw (for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 •...
User Manual
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... fear of failing. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in the root directory of your current PC and the devices connected. You may prevent motherboard damages due to update... their lifespan. Please note that BIOS files need to dehumidify the system after regaining power. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also...
... fear of failing. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in the root directory of your current PC and the devices connected. You may prevent motherboard damages due to update... their lifespan. Please note that BIOS files need to dehumidify the system after regaining power. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also...
User Manual
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...function, the PC will completely change your computer log in to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. Good...storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. No more amusment. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to Windows 8 from a cold boot. ASRock USB Key In a world where time is a handy tool in the UEFI that ...
...function, the PC will completely change your computer log in to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. Good...storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. No more amusment. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to Windows 8 from a cold boot. ASRock USB Key In a world where time is a handy tool in the UEFI that ...
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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....0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. 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 functionality into the...
....0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. 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 functionality into the...
User Manual
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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 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.
User Manual
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... on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into it. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. •...
... on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into it. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. •...
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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. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 22 English
User Manual
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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. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 ... force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It is unable to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. English 24 It...
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. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 ... force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It is unable to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. English 24 It...
User Manual
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... 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. PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE3 N/A PCIE4 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode x8 x8 N/A Three Graphics Cards... power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. 26 PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI...
... 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. PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE3 N/A PCIE4 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode x8 x8 N/A Three Graphics Cards... power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. 26 PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI...
User Manual
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... the reset switch on the chassis front panel. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis 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...
... the reset switch on the chassis front panel. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis 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...
User Manual
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... SATA3_A4 will not function. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. (USB6) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 16) 1 PLED- SATA3_4_5 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 PLED+ PLED+ Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see p.11 or p.12, No. 11) ... 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. These ten SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for your bootable devices.
... SATA3_A4 will not function. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. (USB6) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 16) 1 PLED- SATA3_4_5 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 PLED+ PLED+ Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see p.11 or p.12, No. 11) ... 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. These ten SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for your bootable devices.