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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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... for purchasing ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chapter...
... for purchasing ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chapter...
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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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..., Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chipset • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC) /2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory • Max. shared memory 1792MB...
..., Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chipset • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC) /2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory • Max. shared memory 1792MB...
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... UEFI Legal BIOS with LED • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch • V-ProbeTM: 2 x 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid • Rapid OC Button: +/- 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...
... UEFI Legal BIOS with LED • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch • V-ProbeTM: 2 x 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid • Rapid OC Button: +/- 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...
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...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 XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can configure your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend...7 English Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it 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.
...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 XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can configure your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend...7 English Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it 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.
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... abundant collection of subtle DRAM settings for professional tweaking. NickShih's OC Profile Have you restart. Fine-Tuning V-Controller Fine-Tuning V-Controller is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a fast and easy tool that installs the...our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a new collection of Nick's secret recipe for overclockers who wish to pursuit extremes. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. It provides more amusment. You won't ...
... abundant collection of subtle DRAM settings for professional tweaking. NickShih's OC Profile Have you restart. Fine-Tuning V-Controller Fine-Tuning V-Controller is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a fast and easy tool that installs the...our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a new collection of Nick's secret recipe for overclockers who wish to pursuit extremes. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. It provides more amusment. You won't ...
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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 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 + 7 -... ON ON USB3_12 USB3_10_11 USB3_8_9 LN2MODE1 CHA_FAN3 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WiFi-802.11n Module 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...
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 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 + 7 -... ON ON USB3_12 USB3_10_11 USB3_8_9 LN2MODE1 CHA_FAN3 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WiFi-802.11n Module 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...
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... (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 Connector (ATXPWR1) 13 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_12) 14... Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 29 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 30 Clear CMOS Switch 31 Status OLED 32 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 33 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 13 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula No.
... (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 Connector (ATXPWR1) 13 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_12) 14... Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 29 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 30 Clear CMOS Switch 31 Status OLED 32 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 33 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 13 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula No.
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Description 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port 10 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_67) 11 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_45) 12 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 13 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) 14 HDMI-Out Port 15 HDMI-In Port 16 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 15 Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01) 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 8 Microphone (Pink) No. 1.5 I/O Panel 1 2 3 Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 46 57 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 98 No.
Description 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port 10 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_67) 11 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_45) 12 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 13 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) 14 HDMI-Out Port 15 HDMI-In Port 16 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 15 Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01) 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 8 Microphone (Pink) No. 1.5 I/O Panel 1 2 3 Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 46 57 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 98 No.
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... 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... and offers max link rate up to 867Mbps. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 17 English BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11...
... 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... and offers max link rate up to 867Mbps. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 17 English BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Step 4 Fasten the screw nuts to secure the connectors. 19 English
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Step 4 Fasten the screw nuts to secure the connectors. 19 English
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Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 21 English Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. 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.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 21 English Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. 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.
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 23 English
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 23 English
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... module installed. 3. It is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 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 unable...
... module installed. 3. It is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 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 unable...
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... cord is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. PCIE4 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16...
... cord is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. PCIE4 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16...
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... wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PLED (System Power LED...
... wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PLED (System Power LED...
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... You don't need to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. English 31 If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for the AC'97 audio panel. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. E. Please ... SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula USB 3.0 Headers (19-pin USB3_8_9) (see p.11 or 12, No. 15) (19-pin USB3_10_11) (see p.11 or 12, No. 16) (USB3_12) ...
... You don't need to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. English 31 If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for the AC'97 audio panel. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. E. Please ... SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula USB 3.0 Headers (19-pin USB3_8_9) (see p.11 or 12, No. 15) (19-pin USB3_10_11) (see p.11 or 12, No. 16) (USB3_12) ...
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vides an 8-pin ATX 12V 4 1 power connector. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 or 12, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V3) (see p.11 or 12, No. 2) SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (4-pin SLI/XFIRE_ ...
vides an 8-pin ATX 12V 4 1 power connector. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 or 12, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V3) (see p.11 or 12, No. 2) SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (4-pin SLI/XFIRE_ ...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset ...overclocking. This function is workable only when you power off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Rapid OC Buttons + (MINUS1: see p.11 or 12, No. 7) (PLUS1: see p.11 or 12, No. 28) ...- Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.11 or 12, No. 9) MENU MENU Button allow users to quickly reset the system. Rapid OC Buttons allow users to quickly clear the CMOS values. Menu Button (MENU1: see p.11 or 12, No. 30) Clear CMOS Switch allows...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset ...overclocking. This function is workable only when you power off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Rapid OC Buttons + (MINUS1: see p.11 or 12, No. 7) (PLUS1: see p.11 or 12, No. 28) ...- Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.11 or 12, No. 9) MENU MENU Button allow users to quickly reset the system. Rapid OC Buttons allow users to quickly clear the CMOS values. Menu Button (MENU1: see p.11 or 12, No. 30) Clear CMOS Switch allows...