Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. You can find the UI setup instruction and the step by double-clicking RST Storage icon in the near future. Boot system to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. When pop-up menu appears, chose which SSD you wish to use as the Cache device, which HDD you wish to Accelerate, if...
Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. You can find the UI setup instruction and the step by double-clicking RST Storage icon in the near future. Boot system to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. When pop-up menu appears, chose which SSD you wish to use as the Cache device, which HDD you wish to Accelerate, if...
User Manual
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...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 PCI Express Slots) 27 2.5 Jumpers Setup 28 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 2.7 Smart Switches 35 2.8 Status OLED 37 2.9 Front USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide 40 2.10 Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation Guide 42 2.11 Using the HDMI-In Port 43 2.12 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 46 2.12.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 46 2.12.2 Driver Installation and...
...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 PCI Express Slots) 27 2.5 Jumpers Setup 28 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 2.7 Smart Switches 35 2.8 Status OLED 37 2.9 Front USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide 40 2.10 Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation Guide 42 2.11 Using the HDMI-In Port 43 2.12 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 46 2.12.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 46 2.12.2 Driver Installation and...
User Manual
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...-Ready Graphics Cards 51 2.13.4 Driver Installation and Setup 52 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 53 3.1 Installing Drivers 53 3.2 Formula Drive 54 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 58 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 63 3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 68 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral 68 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop 73 3.6 Start8 76 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 79 4.1 Introduction 79 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 79 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 80 4.2 Main Screen 81 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 82 4.4 Advanced Screen 92 4.4.1 CPU...
...-Ready Graphics Cards 51 2.13.4 Driver Installation and Setup 52 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 53 3.1 Installing Drivers 53 3.2 Formula Drive 54 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 58 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 63 3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 68 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral 68 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop 73 3.6 Start8 76 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 79 4.1 Introduction 79 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 79 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 80 4.2 Main Screen 81 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 82 4.4 Advanced Screen 92 4.4.1 CPU...
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... installation guides. In case any modifications of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. If you are using. 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...
... installation guides. In case any modifications of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. If you are using. 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...
User Manual
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...headers (support 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 by Intel® Z87, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug...
...headers (support 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 by Intel® Z87, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug...
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... RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to the list. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi 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. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive...
... RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to the list. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi 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. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive...
User Manual
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... automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. 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 to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously...
... automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. 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 to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously...
User Manual
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... waiting! ASRock Restart to Windows 8 from the champion with an abundant collection of overclocking. By enabling this motherboard instantly. You won't even have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. The speedy boot will enter the UEFI directly after you different levels of subtle DRAM settings for overclocking this function, the PC will completely change your CPU and...
... waiting! ASRock Restart to Windows 8 from the champion with an abundant collection of overclocking. By enabling this motherboard instantly. You won't even have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. The speedy boot will enter the UEFI directly after you different levels of subtle DRAM settings for overclocking this function, the PC will completely change your CPU and...
User Manual
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... try using other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other devices. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all PCI-E devices or try using another VGA card. A0 - b0 Problem related to memory. Debug Codes Code Description 00 Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other USB, PCI devices. 01...
... try using other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other devices. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all PCI-E devices or try using another VGA card. A0 - b0 Problem related to memory. Debug Codes Code Description 00 Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other USB, PCI devices. 01...
User Manual
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... optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card and click Apply. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer and boot into OS. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. We recommend using this utility to installation. 2.13.4 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed...
... optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card and click Apply. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer and boot into OS. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. We recommend using this utility to installation. 2.13.4 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed...
User Manual
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... CD-ROM drive. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 53 English The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support...
... CD-ROM drive. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 53 English The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support...
User Manual
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... social networking applications. If your computer from 3 into the word box then click OK. 2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Double click on OK. 63 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. It...
... social networking applications. If your computer from 3 into the word box then click OK. 2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Double click on OK. 63 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. It...
User Manual
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... Power/HDD LEDs will start to use the PCIE5 or Mini_PCIE1 slot. 96 English It will remain off when the system is installed. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable/disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED. Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is idle for lower power consumption. Front Panel Enable/disable...
... Power/HDD LEDs will start to use the PCIE5 or Mini_PCIE1 slot. 96 English It will remain off when the system is installed. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable/disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED. Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is idle for lower power consumption. Front Panel Enable/disable...
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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 and installs the other users. 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 OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your...
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 and installs the other users. 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 OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your...
User Manual
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Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to the secondary flash ROM. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 106 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. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your UEFI. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever ...
Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to the secondary flash ROM. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 106 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. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your UEFI. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your application's priority ideally and add new programs to 40% faster than before on the properties of your computer. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. LAN...
... installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your application's priority ideally and add new programs to 40% faster than before on the properties of your computer. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. LAN...
Quick Installation Guide
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... the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in A-Tuning. In order to prevent users from the support CD to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you to extend their BIOS without fear of your USB disk. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and...
... the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in A-Tuning. In order to prevent users from the support CD to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you to extend their BIOS without fear of your USB disk. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and...
Quick Installation Guide
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... DRAM settings for overclocking this function, the PC will completely change your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. The lightning boot up experience. By enabling this motherboard instantly. Timing Configurator Timing Configurator is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on entering into the UEFI or restarting the system, Timing Configurator is a blend of voltage fine tuning options...
... DRAM settings for overclocking this function, the PC will completely change your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. The lightning boot up experience. By enabling this motherboard instantly. Timing Configurator Timing Configurator is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on entering into the UEFI or restarting the system, Timing Configurator is a blend of voltage fine tuning options...
RAID Installation Guide
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...USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Plug in UEFI setup. Follow the onscreen instruction to [RAID] for all models A. Set "SATA Mode Selection" to complete the process. Please refer to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. otherwise, skip to confirm the selection C. Press [Enter] to STEP4. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". B. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID...
...USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Plug in UEFI setup. Follow the onscreen instruction to [RAID] for all models A. Set "SATA Mode Selection" to complete the process. Please refer to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. otherwise, skip to confirm the selection C. Press [Enter] to STEP4. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". B. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Select your controller and continue. Press Enter to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Leave...
... the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Select your controller and continue. Press Enter to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Leave...