Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... configured for desktop and mobile platforms. Whether using more additional hard drives, any hard drive can fail without data loss or system downtime. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can reduce the power consumption of faster boot times and data reads. AHCI also delivers longer...
... configured for desktop and mobile platforms. Whether using more additional hard drives, any hard drive can fail without data loss or system downtime. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can reduce the power consumption of faster boot times and data reads. AHCI also delivers longer...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the list of hard drives by using the ...
Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the list of hard drives by using the ...
User Manual
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... 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 13 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 22 2.5 Jumpers Setup 23 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide...
... 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 13 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 22 2.5 Jumpers Setup 23 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide...
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...Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/ 1866...(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory • Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION) • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 Expansion Slot • 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: ...
...Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/ 1866...(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory • Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION) • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 Expansion Slot • 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: ...
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...® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (supports up to 600 Ohms headsets) - PCB isolate shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 3 Z87M Extreme4 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are... ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray audio support • Supports Purity Sound™ - 115dB SNR DAC with max. EMI shielding cover - shared memory 1792MB • Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitors • Supports HDMI Technology with AVC, MVC (S3D)...
...® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (supports up to 600 Ohms headsets) - PCB isolate shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 3 Z87M Extreme4 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are... ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray audio support • Supports Purity Sound™ - 115dB SNR DAC with max. EMI shielding cover - shared memory 1792MB • Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitors • Supports HDMI Technology with AVC, MVC (S3D)...
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... the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. Due to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. You can 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 Overclocking Technology, or using third...
... the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. Due to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. You can 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 Overclocking Technology, or using third...
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... after entering S4/S5 state. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be placed in A-Tuning. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after regaining power. You may prevent motherboard...
... after entering S4/S5 state. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be placed in A-Tuning. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after regaining power. You may prevent motherboard...
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...speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 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 not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated...
...speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 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 not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated...
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... risk and expense. 3.6 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility is an overclocking utility that allows you to track CPU usage, memory usage, and CPU temperature. 58
... risk and expense. 3.6 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility is an overclocking utility that allows you to track CPU usage, memory usage, and CPU temperature. 58
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... load testing on both CPU and memory. Profiles Profiles shows a list of profiles for the CPU core, GPU, and TurboBoost functions. Specify the duration and click Start Testing. Benchmarking With Benchmarking, you to apply the settings. Click Compare Online to share with other overclockers. 59 English Z87M Extreme4 System Information Displays the major...
... load testing on both CPU and memory. Profiles Profiles shows a list of profiles for the CPU core, GPU, and TurboBoost functions. Specify the duration and click Start Testing. Benchmarking With Benchmarking, you to apply the settings. Click Compare Online to share with other overclockers. 59 English Z87M Extreme4 System Information Displays the major...
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... limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Override: The voltage is exceeded, the CPU ratio will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. 68 English Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit of the integrated GPU. GT Adaptive Voltage...
... limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Override: The voltage is exceeded, the CPU ratio will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. 68 English Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit of the integrated GPU. GT Adaptive Voltage...
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CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of clock cycles required between the opening the next row. DRAM Configuration Z87M Extreme4 DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in response. Row Precharge Time (tRP) The number of clock cycles required between the issuing... (tRAS) The number of the data in checkboxes. RAS# to confirm and apply your new settings. Click OK to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of memory and accessing columns within it.
CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of clock cycles required between the opening the next row. DRAM Configuration Z87M Extreme4 DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in response. Row Precharge Time (tRP) The number of clock cycles required between the issuing... (tRAS) The number of the data in checkboxes. RAS# to confirm and apply your new settings. Click OK to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of memory and accessing columns within it.
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... rank. Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) The number of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode. Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued.
... rank. Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) The number of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode. Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued.
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... Configure the voltage added to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. ODT WR (CHA) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B. The default is [Auto]. FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Configure the...ODT NOM (CHB) Use this to the CPU when the system is under heavy load. 72 English MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for DRAM power saving. FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. IO...
... Configure the voltage added to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. ODT WR (CHA) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B. The default is [Auto]. FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Configure the...ODT NOM (CHB) Use this to the CPU when the system is under heavy load. 72 English MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for DRAM power saving. FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. IO...
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... sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for...
... sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for...
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Enable for the processor. Z87M Extreme4 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can ... requested cache line. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to keep the CPU from overheating. Enable for better performance. 77 English No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks.
Enable for the processor. Z87M Extreme4 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can ... requested cache line. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to keep the CPU from overheating. Enable for better performance. 77 English No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks.
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PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is ...-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of memory that is installed.
PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is ...-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of memory that is installed.
Quick Installation Guide
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... (see CAUTION) • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 Expansion Slot • 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at x16 (PCIE1) or dual at x8/x8 mode) • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 ...; 8 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/ 1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066...
... (see CAUTION) • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 Expansion Slot • 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at x16 (PCIE1) or dual at x8/x8 mode) • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 ...; 8 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/ 1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066...
Quick Installation Guide
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...ray audio support • Supports Purity Sound™ - 115dB SNR DAC with differential amplifier - Direct Drive Technology - EMI shielding cover - Z87M Extreme4 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.... • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with max. shared memory 1792MB • Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitors • Supports HDMI Technology with max....
...ray audio support • Supports Purity Sound™ - 115dB SNR DAC with differential amplifier - Direct Drive Technology - EMI shielding cover - Z87M Extreme4 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.... • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with max. shared memory 1792MB • Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitors • Supports HDMI Technology with max....
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Overclocking may be done at your own risk and expense. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 10 English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible ... operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying...
Overclocking may be done at your own risk and expense. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 10 English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible ... operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying...