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... system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you intend to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in the near...
... system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you intend to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in the near...
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Select which disk/volume you want to look like this. Click on "Enable Acceleration" button on tray icon or open through RST GUI: 1. The "System View" area (Green) now shows the SSD broken up as a Cache Volume and the spare capacity volume (Yellow) if applicable. Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology Setup through Start menu. Open RST GUI, either double-click on front panel. 2. Reboot the system and cache setup is complete. Click "OK" button. 3. Enhanced or Maximized Mode. Your GUI window will now change to Accelerate. Select options for your personal preferences: 20GB ...
Select which disk/volume you want to look like this. Click on "Enable Acceleration" button on tray icon or open through RST GUI: 1. The "System View" area (Green) now shows the SSD broken up as a Cache Volume and the spare capacity volume (Yellow) if applicable. Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology Setup through Start menu. Open RST GUI, either double-click on front panel. 2. Reboot the system and cache setup is complete. Click "OK" button. 3. Enhanced or Maximized Mode. Your GUI window will now change to Accelerate. Select options for your personal preferences: 20GB ...
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Open RST GUI and click on how much modified data there was. This could take a few seconds or even a few minutes depending on the "Accelerate" tab. A pop-up window will appear, click "Yes" RST Cache is guaranteed to be written to the HDD. Smart Response Technology is now DISABLED and all data is now DISABLED. Disabling Intel Smart Response Technology Setup through RST GUI: 1. Click on the "Disable Acceleration" button. 2.
Open RST GUI and click on how much modified data there was. This could take a few seconds or even a few minutes depending on the "Accelerate" tab. A pop-up window will appear, click "Yes" RST Cache is guaranteed to be written to the HDD. Smart Response Technology is now DISABLED and all data is now DISABLED. Disabling Intel Smart Response Technology Setup through RST GUI: 1. Click on the "Disable Acceleration" button. 2.
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The "Accelerate" tab window will delete all data on the Spare Capacity Volume! Resetting SSD to Available will now look like this. Resetting SSD to "Available". Note that the SSD is now reset to Available. WARNING! The SSD is still divided into a Cache and Spare Cap Volume. To reset SSD to a non-Cache-disk state, Click the "Reset to "Available": 1. The SSD can now be used as a normal storage device, or you can also re-enable Acceleration through the normal enable process. Resetting SSD to Available" button (Orange).
The "Accelerate" tab window will delete all data on the Spare Capacity Volume! Resetting SSD to Available will now look like this. Resetting SSD to "Available". Note that the SSD is now reset to Available. WARNING! The SSD is still divided into a Cache and Spare Cap Volume. To reset SSD to a non-Cache-disk state, Click the "Reset to "Available": 1. The SSD can now be used as a normal storage device, or you can also re-enable Acceleration through the normal enable process. Resetting SSD to Available" button (Orange).
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...(including damages for a particular purpose. Operation is subject to change without intent to the implied warranties or conditions of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in...any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for identification or explanation and to ...
...(including damages for a particular purpose. Operation is subject to change without intent to the implied warranties or conditions of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in...any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for identification or explanation and to ...
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Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535; 7,003,467 & other countries. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Manufactured under license under U.S. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together is a registered trademark & DTS Connect, DTS Interactive, DTS Neo:PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other U.S.
Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535; 7,003,467 & other countries. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Manufactured under license under U.S. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together is a registered trademark & DTS Connect, DTS Interactive, DTS Neo:PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other U.S.
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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 ...
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 ...
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...Installing Four CrossFireXTM-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...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 Configuration 93 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 95
...Installing Four CrossFireXTM-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...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 Configuration 93 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 95
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4.4.3 Storage Configuration 97 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 99 4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 100 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration 101 4.4.7 ACPI Configuration 102 4.4.8 USB Configuration 104 4.5 Tools 105 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 108 4.7 Boot Screen 110 4.8 Security Screen 113 4.9 Exit Screen 114
4.4.3 Storage Configuration 97 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 99 4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 100 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration 101 4.4.7 ACPI Configuration 102 4.4.8 USB Configuration 104 4.5 Tools 105 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 108 4.7 Boot Screen 110 4.8 Security Screen 113 4.9 Exit Screen 114
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... case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. 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...
... case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. 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...
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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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...® 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. dual at x16...
...® 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. dual at x16...
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... I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x HDMI-Out Port • 1 x HDMI-In Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel Z87) * USB3_10_11 is occupied, USB3_10_11 shifts to 600 Ohms headsets) - Direct Drive Technology - If the PCIE6 slot is shared with PCIE6. Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio...
... I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x HDMI-Out Port • 1 x HDMI-In Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel Z87) * USB3_10_11 is occupied, USB3_10_11 shifts to 600 Ohms headsets) - Direct Drive Technology - If the PCIE6 slot is shared with PCIE6. Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio...
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... 2 x 64Mb AMI 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: +/- ment 5 English tor) • 1 x SLI/XFire power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 ...• 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 ...
... 2 x 64Mb AMI 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: +/- ment 5 English tor) • 1 x SLI/XFire power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 ...• 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 ...
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...risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit...stability, 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 Overclocking may be done at your system.
...risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit...stability, 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 Overclocking may be done at your system.
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... system. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can lower the latency in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby...your application's priority ideally and add new programs to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are currently transferring. 7 ...
... system. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can lower the latency in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby...your application's priority ideally and add new programs to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are currently transferring. 7 ...
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...previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. Another advantage of failing. 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 without permission to modify the system ...in RAID mode. 8 English And it reduces the frequency of your USB disk. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. After copying the RAID driver to your current PC and the devices connected. If...
...previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. Another advantage of failing. 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 without permission to modify the system ...in RAID mode. 8 English And it reduces the frequency of your USB disk. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. After copying the RAID driver to your current PC and the devices connected. If...
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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. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! The lightning boot up experience. It doesn't matter whether you're using a K-Series or No-K Series CPU, NickShih's OC...a new collection of overclocking. Timing Configurator Timing Configurator is an independent application that provides users with NickShih's OC Profile. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to learn a few tricks from a cold boot. Now you ...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! The lightning boot up experience. It doesn't matter whether you're using a K-Series or No-K Series CPU, NickShih's OC...a new collection of overclocking. Timing Configurator Timing Configurator is an independent application that provides users with NickShih's OC Profile. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to learn a few tricks from a cold boot. Now you ...
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... implemented a special layer of it off, monitor and take control of Conformal Coating on . English ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for perfection even in Formula Drive. Now you can use three buttons to toggle between information of the power on self test, debug codes, the current time, temperatures, frequencies and...
... implemented a special layer of it off, monitor and take control of Conformal Coating on . English ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for perfection even in Formula Drive. Now you can use three buttons to toggle between information of the power on self test, debug codes, the current time, temperatures, frequencies and...
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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 ...