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... the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. 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 1 Power Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable • 1 x Front...
... the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. 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 1 Power Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable • 1 x Front...
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...; 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...
...; 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...
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... 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors...
... 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors...
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...or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. English 6 Support CD Hardware OS Certifications • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (...® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit compliant • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. You...
...or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. English 6 Support CD Hardware OS Certifications • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (...® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit compliant • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. You...
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... 40% faster than before on the properties of your USB storage devices. 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 ... which data streams you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). RealTime Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup ...
... 40% faster than before on the properties of your USB storage devices. 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 ... which data streams you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). RealTime Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup ...
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..., ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to modify the system time are required. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in A-Tuning. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless... an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you can help you to copy the...
..., ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to modify the system time are required. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in A-Tuning. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless... an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you can help you to copy the...
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...motherboard against conductive liquids, but actually effectively reduces distortion and promotes performance, 10 because we strive for perfection even in Formula Drive. ASRock Conformal Coating Conductive liquids such as former designs, but only to log in the world. By enabling Good Night LED... advise users to windows automatically! That's why ASRock has implemented a special layer of the system on a new high resolution OLED screen. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is powered on. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you can connect with...
...motherboard against conductive liquids, but actually effectively reduces distortion and promotes performance, 10 because we strive for perfection even in Formula Drive. ASRock Conformal Coating Conductive liquids such as former designs, but only to log in the world. By enabling Good Night LED... advise users to windows automatically! That's why ASRock has implemented a special layer of the system on a new high resolution OLED screen. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is powered on. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you can connect with...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.4 Motherboard Layout Z87 OC Formula/ac 1 2 3 4 5 6 HDMI2 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 HDMI1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 B: USB3 44 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse ATX12V1 ATX12V3 ... MINI_PCIE1 20 PCIE2 Z87 OC Formula Intel 21 LAN PCIE3 CMOS CLRCMOS1 Battery 1 Z87 22 Purity RoHS SoundTM PCIE5 PCIE4 HD_AUDIO1 1 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 PCIE6 COM1 1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 USB4_5 1 CHA_FAN2 USB2_3 1 Status OLED BIOS_SEL1 A B CLRCBTN2 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A BIOS_B_LED BIOS_A_LED Reset Power SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 ...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.4 Motherboard Layout Z87 OC Formula/ac 1 2 3 4 5 6 HDMI2 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 HDMI1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 B: USB3 44 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse ATX12V1 ATX12V3 ... MINI_PCIE1 20 PCIE2 Z87 OC Formula Intel 21 LAN PCIE3 CMOS CLRCMOS1 Battery 1 Z87 22 Purity RoHS SoundTM PCIE5 PCIE4 HD_AUDIO1 1 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 PCIE6 COM1 1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 USB4_5 1 CHA_FAN2 USB2_3 1 Status OLED BIOS_SEL1 A B CLRCBTN2 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A BIOS_B_LED BIOS_A_LED Reset Power SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 ...
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Z87 OC Formula 1 2 3 4 5 6 HDMI2 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 HDMI1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 B: USB3 44 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse ATX12V1 ATX12V3 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 + 7 ...SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_0_1 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 20 PCIE2 Z87 OC Formula Intel 21 LAN PCIE3 CMOS CLRCMOS1 Battery 1 Z87 22 Purity RoHS SoundTM PCIE5 PCIE4 HD_AUDIO1 1 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 PCIE6 COM1 1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 USB4_5 1 CHA_FAN2 USB2_3 1 Status OLED BIOS_SEL1 A B CLRCBTN2 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A BIOS_B_LED BIOS_A_LED Reset Power SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 1 PANEL1 ...
Z87 OC Formula 1 2 3 4 5 6 HDMI2 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 HDMI1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 B: USB3 44 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse ATX12V1 ATX12V3 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 + 7 ...SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_0_1 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 20 PCIE2 Z87 OC Formula Intel 21 LAN PCIE3 CMOS CLRCMOS1 Battery 1 Z87 22 Purity RoHS SoundTM PCIE5 PCIE4 HD_AUDIO1 1 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 PCIE6 COM1 1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 USB4_5 1 CHA_FAN2 USB2_3 1 Status OLED BIOS_SEL1 A B CLRCBTN2 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A BIOS_B_LED BIOS_A_LED Reset Power SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 1 PANEL1 ...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V3) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 Rapid OC Button (+) 8 Rapid OC Button (-) 9 Menu Button (MENU1) 10 Post Status Checker (PSC) 11 V-ProbeTM (VOL_CON1, VOL_CON2) 12 ATX Power... (SATA3_4_5) 25 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 26 Power LED Header (PLED1) 27 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 28 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 29 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 30 ...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V3) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 Rapid OC Button (+) 8 Rapid OC Button (-) 9 Menu Button (MENU1) 10 Post Status Checker (PSC) 11 V-ProbeTM (VOL_CON1, VOL_CON2) 12 ATX Power... (SATA3_4_5) 25 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 26 Power LED Header (PLED1) 27 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 28 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 29 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 30 ...
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Description 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 35 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 36 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 37 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 38 COM Port Header (COM1) 39 SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (SLI/XFIRE_PWR1) 40 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 41 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 42 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4) 43 MOS Fan Connector (MOS_FAN1) 44 Twin-Power Cooling 14 English No.
Description 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 35 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 36 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 37 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 38 COM Port Header (COM1) 39 SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (SLI/XFIRE_PWR1) 40 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 41 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 42 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4) 43 MOS Fan Connector (MOS_FAN1) 44 Twin-Power Cooling 14 English No.
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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. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to the... transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 17 English 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 ...
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. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to the... transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 17 English 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 ...
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... comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 20 Also remember to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Before you install the motherboard, study the...
... comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 20 Also remember to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Before you install the motherboard, study the...
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Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 21 English Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found.
Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 21 English Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found.
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... the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. mini-PCIe slots: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There...
... the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. mini-PCIe slots: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There...
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... and pin3 on these 2 pins. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11 or 12, No...
... and pin3 on these 2 pins. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11 or 12, No...
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... panel. The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to turn off (S5). The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place ... sleep state. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The front panel design may configure the way to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the reset...
... panel. The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to turn off (S5). The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place ... sleep state. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The front panel design may configure the way to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the reset...
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... Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.11 or 12, No. 20) Please connect the chassis power LED to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB2_3) (see p.11 or 12, No. 33) ... DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides two USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two headers on this header to indicate the system's power status. PLED+ PLED+ Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see p.11 or 12, No. 22) (SATA1_2_3: see p.11 or 12, No. 23... cables for your bootable devices. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z87 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard.
... Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.11 or 12, No. 20) Please connect the chassis power LED to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB2_3) (see p.11 or 12, No. 33) ... DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides two USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two headers on this header to indicate the system's power status. PLED+ PLED+ Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see p.11 or 12, No. 22) (SATA1_2_3: see p.11 or 12, No. 23... cables for your bootable devices. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z87 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard.
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...p.11 or 12, No. 3) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.11 or 12, No. 12) 32 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. English ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 or 12, No. 4) 4 3 21 GN D + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides ...a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. If you plan to Pin 1-3.
...p.11 or 12, No. 3) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.11 or 12, No. 12) 32 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. English ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 or 12, No. 4) 4 3 21 GN D + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides ...a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. If you plan to Pin 1-3.
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... supports a serial port module. English 33 vides an 8-pin ATX 12V 4 1 power connector. RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when two graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 or 12, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V3...
... supports a serial port module. English 33 vides an 8-pin ATX 12V 4 1 power connector. RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when two graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 or 12, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V3...