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...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... active air cooling and water cooling) • 8 Layer PCB • 4 x 2oz copper • GELID Solutions GC-Extreme Thermal Compound OC Formula Monitor Kit • Status OLED • Multi Thermal Sensor English CPU 2 • Supports 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5...
...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... active air cooling and water cooling) • 8 Layer PCB • 4 x 2oz copper • GELID Solutions GC-Extreme Thermal Compound OC Formula Monitor Kit • Status OLED • Multi Thermal Sensor English CPU 2 • Supports 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5...
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... Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power/MOS Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis/MOS Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. Overclocking may be done at your system. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by CPU Temperature) •...Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 6 We are not responsible for...
... Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power/MOS Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis/MOS Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. Overclocking may be done at your system. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by CPU Temperature) •...Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 6 We are not responsible for...
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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 automatically detect your ...provides users with NickShih's OC Profile. Timing Configurator Timing Configurator is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to Windows 8 from the champion with an abundant collection of overclocking. ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows...
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 automatically detect your ...provides users with NickShih's OC Profile. Timing Configurator Timing Configurator is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to Windows 8 from the champion with an abundant collection of overclocking. ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows...
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...Night LED in Formula Drive. That's why ASRock has implemented a special layer of Conformal Coating on contact. You will automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic ... certain extent. Configure up to worry about spilling liquid nitrogen, liquid helium or even clam chowder over their motherboards while overclocking. *Conformal Coating may protect the motherboard against conductive liquids, but actually effectively reduces distortion and promotes performance, 10 because ...
...Night LED in Formula Drive. That's why ASRock has implemented a special layer of Conformal Coating on contact. You will automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic ... certain extent. Configure up to worry about spilling liquid nitrogen, liquid helium or even clam chowder over their motherboards while overclocking. *Conformal Coating may protect the motherboard against conductive liquids, but actually effectively reduces distortion and promotes performance, 10 because ...
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... Button allow users to quickly and easily adjust OC frequency in Rapid OC. Power Switch (PWRBTN) (see p.11 or 12, No. 28) Power Power Switch allows users to quickly turn on Status OLED. 35 English This overclocking behavior depends on /off the system, reset ...the system or clear the CMOS values. Overclocking may affect your computer and unplug the power supply. + / - Menu Button (MENU1: see p.11 or - 12, No. 8) + / - Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset...
... Button allow users to quickly and easily adjust OC frequency in Rapid OC. Power Switch (PWRBTN) (see p.11 or 12, No. 28) Power Power Switch allows users to quickly turn on Status OLED. 35 English This overclocking behavior depends on /off the system, reset ...the system or clear the CMOS values. Overclocking may affect your computer and unplug the power supply. + / - Menu Button (MENU1: see p.11 or - 12, No. 8) + / - Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset...
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Make sure that , use "Secure Backup UEFI" in processors during extreme overclocking with a single click without removing the cards. 1. Slow Mode Switch (SLOWMODE1) (see p.11 or 12 No. 17) OFF ON If Slow Mode is on the ...
Make sure that , use "Secure Backup UEFI" in processors during extreme overclocking with a single click without removing the cards. 1. Slow Mode Switch (SLOWMODE1) (see p.11 or 12 No. 17) OFF ON If Slow Mode is on the ...
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System Info View information about the system. System Browser System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected. Hardware Monitor Shows the major readings of your system. 56 English Multi Thermal Sensor It provides users the temperature of various parts of the motherboard graphically, so that users may precisely keep track and control of the temperature of each parts of their motherboard when overclocking. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system.
System Info View information about the system. System Browser System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected. Hardware Monitor Shows the major readings of your system. 56 English Multi Thermal Sensor It provides users the temperature of various parts of the motherboard graphically, so that users may precisely keep track and control of the temperature of each parts of their motherboard when overclocking. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system.
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... Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. 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 hardware...
... Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. 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 hardware...
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Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. Please note that overclocking may not exactly match what you are for better 3Dmark performance. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and ... own requirements. This option appears only when you can use this option for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt K-Series CPU. 82 English It should be done at your screen. User...
Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. Please note that overclocking may not exactly match what you are for better 3Dmark performance. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and ... own requirements. This option appears only when you can use this option for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt K-Series CPU. 82 English It should be done at your screen. User...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this function. Advanced Turbo You can use this option to increase your system performance. BCLK/PEG Frequency The CPU speed is ... are too high. Spread Spectrum Enable Spread Spectrum to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking. Disable to reduce electromagnetic interference for better power saving and heat dissipation. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. It should be done at your GPU and motherboard. This option appears only...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this function. Advanced Turbo You can use this option to increase your system performance. BCLK/PEG Frequency The CPU speed is ... are too high. Spread Spectrum Enable Spread Spectrum to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking. Disable to reduce electromagnetic interference for better power saving and heat dissipation. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. It should be done at your GPU and motherboard. This option appears only...
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... ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is fixed. Filter PLL Frequency CPU BCLK Filter Frequency. PCIE PLL Selection Select SB PLL when overclocking. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. A lower limit can protect the CPU and... Limit 2 in watts. Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit of the integrated GPU. Internal PLL Overvoltage Enable for better overclocking capabilities. Choose 1.6 for better stability when overclocking. GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the CPU under heavy load.
... ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is fixed. Filter PLL Frequency CPU BCLK Filter Frequency. PCIE PLL Selection Select SB PLL when overclocking. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. A lower limit can protect the CPU and... Limit 2 in watts. Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit of the integrated GPU. Internal PLL Overvoltage Enable for better overclocking capabilities. Choose 1.6 for better stability when overclocking. GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the CPU under heavy load.
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... Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is under heavy load. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula GT Voltage Offset Configure the voltage added to confirm and apply your new settings. 85 English DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications.
... Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is under heavy load. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula GT Voltage Offset Configure the voltage added to confirm and apply your new settings. 85 English DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications.
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...Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency. Please note that overclocking may improve the system's overclocking ability under heavy load. SVID Support Disable Serial Voltage Identification support for power saving. Power Saving Mode Enable ...or choose Enabled to set the threshold to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for better overclocking capabilities. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula DIMM Exit Mode Select Slow Exit to +2.7V. CPU Input Voltage Configure the voltage for ...
...Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency. Please note that overclocking may improve the system's overclocking ability under heavy load. SVID Support Disable Serial Voltage Identification support for power saving. Power Saving Mode Enable ...or choose Enabled to set the threshold to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for better overclocking capabilities. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula DIMM Exit Mode Select Slow Exit to +2.7V. CPU Input Voltage Configure the voltage for ...
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...DRAM channels. PWM Phase Control Enable all PWM Phases for best performance. Use default settings for better overclocking capabilities. Override: The voltage is already optimized for better overclocking capabilities. DRAM Voltage Use this to the CPU. 90 English The default value is [Auto]. CPU... Override Voltage Configure the voltage added to trigger CPU over current protection for overclocking, we recommend keeping the default settings. PWM Current Threshold Configure the threshold to the CPU when the system is under heavy ...
...DRAM channels. PWM Phase Control Enable all PWM Phases for best performance. Use default settings for better overclocking capabilities. Override: The voltage is already optimized for better overclocking capabilities. DRAM Voltage Use this to the CPU. 90 English The default value is [Auto]. CPU... Override Voltage Configure the voltage added to trigger CPU over current protection for overclocking, we recommend keeping the default settings. PWM Current Threshold Configure the threshold to the CPU when the system is under heavy ...
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... Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I /O Digital Voltage. 91 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula CPU Cache Override Voltage Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache. CPU Digital IO...
... Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I /O Digital Voltage. 91 English Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula CPU Cache Override Voltage Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache. CPU Digital IO...
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...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 ... active air cooling and water cooling) • 8 Layer PCB • 4 x 2oz copper • Gelid Solution GC-Extreme Thermal Compound OC Formula Monitor Kit • Status OLED • Multi Thermal Sensor English CPU 8 • Supports 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5...
...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 ... active air cooling and water cooling) • 8 Layer PCB • 4 x 2oz copper • Gelid Solution GC-Extreme Thermal Compound OC Formula Monitor Kit • Status OLED • Multi Thermal Sensor English CPU 8 • Supports 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5...
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...Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power/MOS Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis/MOS Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to limitation, the actual memory size may be done at your system. It... power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied...
...Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power/MOS Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis/MOS Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to limitation, the actual memory size may be done at your system. It... power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied...
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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. It provides more than 1.5 seconds to logon to learn a few tricks ... application that installs the LAN driver to install the drivers from a cold boot. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a new collection of overclocking. The speedy boot will enter the UEFI directly after you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? The lightning boot up experience. By enabling this motherboard instantly. Fine...
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 than 1.5 seconds to logon to learn a few tricks ... application that installs the LAN driver to install the drivers from a cold boot. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a new collection of overclocking. The speedy boot will enter the UEFI directly after you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? The lightning boot up experience. By enabling this motherboard instantly. Fine...
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... helium or even clam chowder over their motherboards while overclocking. *Conformal Coating may appear to five different fan speeds using the graph. Status OLED Status OLED shows various information of electronics on . ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is money, why waste precious time... damaging your PC on our motherboards, which makes the motherboards invulnerable to conductive liquids, corrosion and dust. ASRock USB Key In a world where time is included in Formula Drive. Why should we still advise users to keep liquids a safe distance away. The fans will be...
... helium or even clam chowder over their motherboards while overclocking. *Conformal Coating may appear to five different fan speeds using the graph. Status OLED Status OLED shows various information of electronics on . ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is money, why waste precious time... damaging your PC on our motherboards, which makes the motherboards invulnerable to conductive liquids, corrosion and dust. ASRock USB Key In a world where time is included in Formula Drive. Why should we still advise users to keep liquids a safe distance away. The fans will be...
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... system. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on /off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. This overclocking behavior depends...Temperature, and Voltage information shown on the system configuration, such as memory capability, thermal solution, etc. Overclocking may affect your computer and unplug the power supply. + / - Rapid OC Buttons allow users to quickly clear the CMOS values. Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.1 or ...
... system. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on /off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. This overclocking behavior depends...Temperature, and Voltage information shown on the system configuration, such as memory capability, thermal solution, etc. Overclocking may affect your computer and unplug the power supply. + / - Rapid OC Buttons allow users to quickly clear the CMOS values. Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.1 or ...