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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 ...
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 ...
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... of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you are using. 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...
... of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you are using. 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...
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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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...of the device. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous... game's priority higher, it can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved...
...of the device. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous... game's priority higher, it can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved...
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...able to power your PC from anywhere in the world. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 9 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver... to windows automatically! ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have ...
...able to power your PC from anywhere in the world. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 9 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver... to windows automatically! ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have ...
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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 mobile devices including Apple's most recent iPhone 4S. WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit only. ASRock WiFi...
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 mobile devices including Apple's most recent iPhone 4S. WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit only. ASRock WiFi...
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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 Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card is inserted to the goldfingers on each graphics card.
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... SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to AHCI. Press F10 to your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 55 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 3. The system will discover the new 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...
... SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to AHCI. Press F10 to your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 55 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 3. The system will discover the new 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...
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... Wake" has been enabled in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Splashtop Streamer. 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® Smart Connect Technology Manager...
... Wake" has been enabled in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Splashtop Streamer. 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® Smart Connect Technology Manager...
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... is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on . 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...
... is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on . 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...
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Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 77 English 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. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility.
Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 77 English 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. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility.
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... to download the UEFI firmware. 101 English Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. UEFI Download Server Select a server to the secondary flash ROM. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage...
... to download the UEFI firmware. 101 English Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. UEFI Download Server Select a server to the secondary flash ROM. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage...
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...: +1-909-590-1026 109 English or you 're welcome to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you may contact your dealer for further information. Rd., Beitou District...
...: +1-909-590-1026 109 English or you 're welcome to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you may contact your dealer for further information. Rd., Beitou District...
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... support related to this motherboard, please visit our website 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 • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
... support related to this motherboard, please visit our website 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 • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
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...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...• Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM 7 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor • Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (...
...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...• Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM 7 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor • Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (...
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...ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. You can use . We are ... setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. English 11 Adjust by overclocking. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Hardware • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed...
...ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. You can use . We are ... setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. English 11 Adjust by overclocking. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Hardware • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed...
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... prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their lifespan. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating...
... prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their lifespan. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating...
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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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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 ... power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit only. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 English The 2T2R WiFi solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and offers max link rate up to 867Mbps. * The transmission speed...
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 ... power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit only. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 English The 2T2R WiFi solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and offers max link rate up to 867Mbps. * The transmission speed...
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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 •...
...;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 •...