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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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... the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. 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 change without further notice...
... the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. 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 change without further notice...
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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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...: You can configure your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock APP Charger allows you to the list. 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 Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved...
...: You can configure your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock APP Charger allows you to the list. 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 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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... automatically when turning on entering into the UEFI or restarting the system, Timing Configurator is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. You won't even have ...from a cold boot. It doesn't matter whether you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of overclocking. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to learn a few tricks from the ...
... automatically when turning on entering into the UEFI or restarting the system, Timing Configurator is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. You won't even have ...from a cold boot. It doesn't matter whether you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of overclocking. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to learn a few tricks from the ...
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... Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. 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...
... Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. 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...
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English 47 Make sure the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable is inserted to PCIE1 slot. 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. 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.
English 47 Make sure the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable is inserted to PCIE1 slot. 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. 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.
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... on Create. 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. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size... ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. Press F10 to AHCI. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3.
... on Create. 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. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size... ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. Press F10 to AHCI. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3.
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... software that "Remote 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 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". Before configuring this...
... software that "Remote 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 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". Before configuring this...
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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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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 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.
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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 UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads ...
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 UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads ...
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... submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com; Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) ASRock EUROPE B.V. Bijsterhuizen 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, ... more about ASRock, you may contact your dealer for further information. Phone: +1-909-590-8308 Fax: +1-909-590-1026 115 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 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.,...
... submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com; Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) ASRock EUROPE B.V. Bijsterhuizen 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, ... more about ASRock, you may contact your dealer for further information. Phone: +1-909-590-8308 Fax: +1-909-590-1026 115 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 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.,...
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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) 7 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) 7 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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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. The performance may depend on your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to quickly charge ... purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. ASRock APP Charger allows you to the list. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can configure your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the...
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. The performance may depend on your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to quickly charge ... purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. ASRock APP Charger allows you to the list. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can configure your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the...
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...to install the drivers from a cold boot. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. 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 ...effects and stunning visuals. The lightning boot up experience. Fine-Tuning V-Controller Fine-Tuning V-Controller is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. NickShih's OC Profile Have you 've got a chance to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other...
...to install the drivers from a cold boot. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. 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 ...effects and stunning visuals. The lightning boot up experience. Fine-Tuning V-Controller Fine-Tuning V-Controller is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. NickShih's OC Profile Have you 've got a chance to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other...
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...features Smart Ready technology that offers support 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 17 English The 2T2R WiFi solution sets ... Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs. 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...
...features Smart Ready technology that offers support 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 17 English The 2T2R WiFi solution sets ... Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs. 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...
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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...