Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption. By seamlessly storing copies of data ...
Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption. By seamlessly storing copies of data ...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Press Enter to create a RAID volume. 1. Select the appropriate number of hard drives by using the up or down arrow keys to select...
... Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Press Enter to create a RAID volume. 1. Select the appropriate number of hard drives by using the up or down arrow keys to select...
User Manual
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... 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 PCI Express Slots) 26 2.5 Jumpers Setup 27...
... 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 PCI Express Slots) 26 2.5 Jumpers Setup 27...
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... at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE3); quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style CPU Chipset • Home Cloud • 802.11ac WiFi (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) • Purity SoundTM • HDMI-In • Socket LGA1150 to support 4th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processor • Digi ...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+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(...
... at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE3); quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style CPU Chipset • Home Cloud • 802.11ac WiFi (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only ) • Purity SoundTM • HDMI-In • Socket LGA1150 to support 4th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processor • Digi ...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+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(...
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Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • ...-ray audio support • Supports Purity Sound™ - 115dB SNR DAC with max. EMI shielding cover - PCB isolate shielding • Supports DTS Connect 3 English shared memory 1792MB • Three VGA Output options: DVI-I with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD...
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • ...-ray audio support • Supports Purity Sound™ - 115dB SNR DAC with max. EMI shielding cover - PCB isolate shielding • Supports DTS Connect 3 English shared memory 1792MB • Three VGA Output options: DVI-I with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD...
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...Ready (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. We are not responsible for system usage under... Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may...
...Ready (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. We are not responsible for system usage under... Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may...
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It fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to extend their BIOS without permission to modify the system time are able to other users. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to dampness by enabling... 8 English When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you to copy the RAID driver from ...
It fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to extend their BIOS without permission to modify the system time are able to other users. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to dampness by enabling... 8 English When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you to copy the RAID driver from ...
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The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the most trivial details. 10 English ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for the memory slots and PCIe slots may appear 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 five different fan speeds using the graph. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the most trivial details. 10 English ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for the memory slots and PCIe slots may appear to be the same as former designs, but actually effectively reduces distortion and promotes performance, because we strive for perfection even in A-Tuning.
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... Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 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 not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2....
... Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 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 not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2....
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...other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to memory. Please press reset or clear CMOS. 92 - 99 Problem related to memory, VGA card or other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. If the problem still exists, please remove all SATA devices. English...A0 - 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to PCI-E devices. Please re-install the memory and CPU. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try using other devices. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. If...
...other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to memory. Please press reset or clear CMOS. 92 - 99 Problem related to memory, VGA card or other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. If the problem still exists, please remove all SATA devices. English...A0 - 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to PCI-E devices. Please re-install the memory and CPU. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try using other devices. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. If...
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d7 The Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other VGA cards. FF Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. English 35 ...keyboard and mouse. Please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other memory modules. d8 Invalid Password. If the problem still exists, please try removing all USB devices. d6 The VGA could not be recognized. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 b4 Problem related to memory. b7 Problem related to USB devices.
d7 The Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other VGA cards. FF Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. English 35 ...keyboard and mouse. Please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other memory modules. d8 Invalid Password. If the problem still exists, please try removing all USB devices. d6 The VGA could not be recognized. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 b4 Problem related to memory. b7 Problem related to USB devices.
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...is fixed. GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the CPU under heavy load. Override: The voltage is exceeded, the CPU ratio will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. 80 English GT Voltage Offset Configure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is... Power Limit 2 in ampere. GT Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings. GT Adaptive Voltage Configure the fixed voltage added to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications. DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings.
...is fixed. GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the CPU under heavy load. Override: The voltage is exceeded, the CPU ratio will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. 80 English GT Voltage Offset Configure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is... Power Limit 2 in ampere. GT Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings. GT Adaptive Voltage Configure the fixed voltage added to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications. DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings.
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...clock cycles required between the issuing of the data in checkboxes. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the precharge command and opening of a row of clock cycles required between the opening the next row. RAS# ...The number of memory and accessing columns within it. Click OK to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command. 81 English RAS# to confirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Configuration Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 DRAM Tweaker ...
...clock cycles required between the issuing of the data in checkboxes. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the precharge command and opening of a row of clock cycles required between the opening the next row. RAS# ...The number of memory and accessing columns within it. Click OK to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command. 81 English RAS# to confirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Configuration Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 DRAM Tweaker ...
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... refresh cycles at an average periodic interval. Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of delay that are allowed the same rank. tRDRD Configure between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued. Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) The number of a valid write operation, before an active...
... refresh cycles at an average periodic interval. Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of delay that are allowed the same rank. tRDRD Configure between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued. Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) The number of a valid write operation, before an active...
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... FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to the CPU. 84 English CPU Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings. ODT WR (CHA) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for booting faster. ODT NOM (CHA) Use this to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. The default ...is fixed. IO-L (CHB) Configure IO latency for channel A. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B. Override: The voltage is [Auto]. The default is under heavy load. ODT NOM (CHB) Use this...
... FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to the CPU. 84 English CPU Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings. ODT WR (CHA) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for booting faster. ODT NOM (CHA) Use this to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. The default ...is fixed. IO-L (CHB) Configure IO latency for channel A. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B. Override: The voltage is [Auto]. The default is under heavy load. ODT NOM (CHB) Use this...
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... enable in each processor package. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for power saving. 88 English Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable...
... enable in each processor package. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for power saving. 88 English Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable...
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... prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks. Enable for the processor. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to run multiple operating systems and...
... prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks. Enable for the processor. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to run multiple operating systems and...
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PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE3. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I/O helps... your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. 90 English VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE4. ...
PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE3. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I/O helps... your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. 90 English VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE4. ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... (PCIE3); capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION) • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 • Distortion-Free Slot Expansion Slot • 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE2); Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.2 Specifications Platform •... 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+(OC)/2800(OC...
... (PCIE3); capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION) • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 • Distortion-Free Slot Expansion Slot • 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE2); Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.2 Specifications Platform •... 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+(OC)/2800(OC...
Quick Installation Guide
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Direct Drive Technology - PCB isolate shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 8 EMI shielding cover - shared memory 1792MB • Three VGA Output options: DVI-I, HDMI and DisplayPort • Supports Triple Monitors • Supports HDMI Technology with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full ...
Direct Drive Technology - PCB isolate shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 8 EMI shielding cover - shared memory 1792MB • Three VGA Output options: DVI-I, HDMI and DisplayPort • Supports Triple Monitors • Supports HDMI Technology with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full ...