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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 15 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only ) 17 Chapter 2 Installation 20 2.1 Installing the CPU 21 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 24 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 25 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 15 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only ) 17 Chapter 2 Installation 20 2.1 Installing the CPU 21 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 24 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 25 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and ...
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...; GELID Solutions GC-Extreme Thermal Compound • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only) • 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only) • 1 x WiFi Module Screw (for Z87 OC Formula only) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Support CD • 10 x Serial ATA (SATA...
...; GELID Solutions GC-Extreme Thermal Compound • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only) • 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only) • 1 x WiFi Module Screw (for Z87 OC Formula only) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Support CD • 10 x Serial ATA (SATA...
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quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style • Home Cloud • Conformal Coating • Purity SoundTM • 802.11ac WiFi (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only) • HDMI-In OC Formula Kit OC Formula Power Kit • 12 Power Phase Design • Digi Power • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise by 3 different ... x 10.5-in LGA1150 Package • 12 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style • Home Cloud • Conformal Coating • Purity SoundTM • 802.11ac WiFi (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only) • HDMI-In OC Formula Kit OC Formula Power Kit • 12 Power Phase Design • Digi Power • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise by 3 different ... x 10.5-in LGA1150 Package • 12 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
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... many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to update the system BIOS in games. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can boost the performance of your application's priority...
... many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to update the system BIOS in games. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can boost the performance of your application's priority...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. By enabling this motherboard instantly. It doesn't matter whether you're using a K-Series or No-K Series CPU, NickShih's OC Profile will enter the UEFI directly after you ever wondered how the global OC...you 've got a chance to your user experience and behavior. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a fast and easy tool that provides users with NickShih's OC Profile. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when ...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. By enabling this motherboard instantly. It doesn't matter whether you're using a K-Series or No-K Series CPU, NickShih's OC Profile will enter the UEFI directly after you ever wondered how the global OC...you 've got a chance to your user experience and behavior. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a fast and easy tool that provides users with NickShih's OC Profile. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when ...
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...Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/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. ASRock...-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. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs.
...Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/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. ASRock...-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. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs.
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Make sure the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable is inserted to PCIE1 slot. Multi-GPU SLI Video Link Card ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable Step 4 VideMo Lulitni-kGCPaUrdSLI Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Step 3 VideMo Lulitni-kGCPaUrdSLI Align and insert the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place. English 47
Make sure the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable is inserted to PCIE1 slot. Multi-GPU SLI Video Link Card ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable Step 4 VideMo Lulitni-kGCPaUrdSLI Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Step 3 VideMo Lulitni-kGCPaUrdSLI Align and insert the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place. English 47
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... your settings. 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 -> ASRock Utility. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit...
... your settings. 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 -> ASRock Utility. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit...
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... a Splashtop acount, create one. Step 2 Download and install "Splashtop 2" on your mobile device. Setup Guide Step 1 Download and install the Streamer on your Splashtop Account. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop Splashtop is located in "Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager". Using Remote Wakeup Step 1 In "Splashtop 2", tap the edit button next... home computer, which is a remote desktop access software that "Remote Wake" has been enabled in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Splashtop Streamer.
... a Splashtop acount, create one. Step 2 Download and install "Splashtop 2" on your mobile device. Setup Guide Step 1 Download and install the Streamer on your Splashtop Account. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop Splashtop is located in "Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager". Using Remote Wakeup Step 1 In "Splashtop 2", tap the edit button next... home computer, which is a remote desktop access software that "Remote Wake" has been enabled in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Splashtop Streamer.
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... UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 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 configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current...
... UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 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 configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 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. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 81 English
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 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. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 81 English
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4.5 Tools Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other required drivers automatically. 105 English In order to prevent users from our support CD, ... to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your current PC and the devices connected. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are required. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG...
4.5 Tools Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other required drivers automatically. 105 English In order to prevent users from our support CD, ... to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your current PC and the devices connected. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are required. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you may contact your dealer for further information. Phone: +1-909-590-8308 Fax: +1-909-590-1026 115 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. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) ASRock EUROPE B.V. Bijsterhuizen 3151 6604 LV Wijchen The ...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you may contact your dealer for further information. Phone: +1-909-590-8308 Fax: +1-909-590-1026 115 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. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) ASRock EUROPE B.V. Bijsterhuizen 3151 6604 LV Wijchen The ...
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... notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Support CD • 10 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x SATA 1 to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chapter 1 Introduction...
... notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Support CD • 10 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x SATA 1 to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chapter 1 Introduction...
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quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style • Home Cloud • Conformal Coating • Purity SoundTM • 802.11ac WiFi (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only) • HDMI-In OC Formula Kit OC Formula Power Kit • 12 Power Phase Design • Digi Power • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise by 3 different ... x 10.5-in LGA1150 Package • 12 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style • Home Cloud • Conformal Coating • Purity SoundTM • 802.11ac WiFi (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only) • HDMI-In OC Formula Kit OC Formula Power Kit • 12 Power Phase Design • Digi Power • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise by 3 different ... x 10.5-in LGA1150 Package • 12 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
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... status window, you to the list. LAN Application Prioritization: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can lower the latency in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated...
... status window, you to the list. LAN Application Prioritization: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can lower the latency in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated...
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...via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. It provides more waiting! Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to your changes will enter the UEFI directly after you restart.... ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to access the UEFI setup. NickShih's OC Profile Have you different levels of Nick's secret recipe for overclockers who wish to pursuit extremes. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a new collection of ...
...via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. It provides more waiting! Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to your changes will enter the UEFI directly after you restart.... ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to access the UEFI setup. NickShih's OC Profile Have you different levels of Nick's secret recipe for overclockers who wish to pursuit extremes. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a new collection of ...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.4 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/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...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. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 17 English WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.4 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/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...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. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 17 English WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 한국어 1.2 규격 플랫폼 A- 스타일 OC CPU • EATX 12.0 인치 x 10.5 인치 , 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm 100 • Home Cloud Purity SoundTM • 802.11ac WiFi (Z87 OC Formula/ac HDMI- 입력 OC 12 Digi MOSFET (DSM MFC) (3 DIP POSCAP 및 MLCC 손실 70% 감소...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 한국어 1.2 규격 플랫폼 A- 스타일 OC CPU • EATX 12.0 인치 x 10.5 인치 , 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm 100 • Home Cloud Purity SoundTM • 802.11ac WiFi (Z87 OC Formula/ac HDMI- 입력 OC 12 Digi MOSFET (DSM MFC) (3 DIP POSCAP 및 MLCC 손실 70% 감소...
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...; • Home Cloud Purity SoundTM • 802.11ac WiFʢi Z87 OC Formula/ac ઐ༻ʣ • HDMI-IN OC Formula Ωοτ OC Formula MOSFETʢDSM MFCʣʢ3 DIP POSCAP ͓Αͼ MLCC 70 OC Formula 8 ϐϯʣ • 15 µ E CPU PCIE x16 OC Formula ྫྷ٫Ωοτ • 8 ϨΠϠ...