Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology.
... drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology.
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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.... 5. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be enabled in the system BIOS. 1. Click...
.... 5. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be enabled in the system BIOS. 1. Click...
RAID Installation Guide
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You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. Guide to create RAID on this guide carefully according to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. 1.
You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. Guide to create RAID on this guide carefully according to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. 1.
RAID Installation Guide
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... 10 / RAID 5 function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Although RAID 0 function can improve the access performance, it contains a complete copy of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring...
... 10 / RAID 5 function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Although RAID 0 function can improve the access performance, it contains a complete copy of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring...
RAID Installation Guide
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...; 8.1 64-bit. STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7...
...; 8.1 64-bit. STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7...
RAID Installation Guide
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... a long time; >30 mins.) C. After installing Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. If...
... a long time; >30 mins.) C. After installing Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. If...
Quick Installation Guide
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...: Specifications and information contained in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation are used only for identification... by the California Legislature. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this documentation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages...
...: Specifications and information contained in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation are used only for identification... by the California Legislature. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this documentation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages...
Quick Installation Guide
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USB 2.0 T: USB0 B:USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 Z97 Extreme4 23 45 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ...Top: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 PCIE_PWR1 TPMS1 7 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 33 PCIE1 1 Purity SoundTM 2 Z97 Extreme4 PCIE2 32 8 9 CHA_FAN1 10 SATA3_A1 SATA3_A0 1 SATA_PWR_1 11 12 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 PCIE3 13 14 PCIE4 CMOS Battery 31 1 HD_AUDIO1 PCIE5 Intel SATA3_1 SATA3_4 15...
USB 2.0 T: USB0 B:USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 Z97 Extreme4 23 45 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ...Top: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 PCIE_PWR1 TPMS1 7 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 33 PCIE1 1 Purity SoundTM 2 Z97 Extreme4 PCIE2 32 8 9 CHA_FAN1 10 SATA3_A1 SATA3_A0 1 SATA_PWR_1 11 12 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 PCIE3 13 14 PCIE4 CMOS Battery 31 1 HD_AUDIO1 PCIE5 Intel SATA3_1 SATA3_4 15...
Quick Installation Guide
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... change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme4 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 1 x I/O Shield •...
... change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme4 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 1 x I/O Shield •...
Quick Installation Guide
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...to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components. • When ...placing screws to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you handle the components. •...
...to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components. • When ...placing screws to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you handle the components. •...
Quick Installation Guide
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The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15 English Z97 Extreme4 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. 15 English Z97 Extreme4 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
Quick Installation Guide
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... motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Z97 Extreme4 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 install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard...
... motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Z97 Extreme4 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 install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Mode PCIE2 x16 x8 x8 PCIE5 N/A x8 x4 PCIE6 N/A N/A x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for...lane width graphics cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. English 19 Z97 Extreme4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged.
... Mode PCIE2 x16 x8 x8 PCIE5 N/A x8 x4 PCIE6 N/A N/A x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for...lane width graphics cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. English 19 Z97 Extreme4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged.
Quick Installation Guide
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.... RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to this header according to the motherboard. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Z97 Extreme4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly...
.... RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to this header according to the motherboard. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Z97 Extreme4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly...
Quick Installation Guide
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...this motherboard. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. D. Z97 Extreme4 USB...IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides six USB 3.0 ports on this motherboard. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers on the I /O panel, there are for the AC'97 audio panel. You...
...this motherboard. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. D. Z97 Extreme4 USB...IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides six USB 3.0 ports on this motherboard. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers on the I /O panel, there are for the AC'97 audio panel. You...
Quick Installation Guide
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... a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please ... 9) (3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.1, No. 35) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.1, No. 34) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.1, No. 33) 24 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 FAN_SPEED 3 + 12V 2 GN D 1 FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. GND +12V DETECT Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to the ground pin.
... a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please ... 9) (3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.1, No. 35) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.1, No. 34) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.1, No. 33) 24 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 FAN_SPEED 3 + 12V 2 GN D 1 FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. GND +12V DETECT Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to the ground pin.
Quick Installation Guide
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...BIOS to "B", then the backup BIOS will work on the primary BIOS. Normally, the system will take over on the next system boot. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is workable only when you power off your ...or BIOS B. Power Switch (PWRBTN1) (see p.1, No. 21) RESET Reset Switch allows users to quickly reset the system. 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system.
...BIOS to "B", then the backup BIOS will work on the primary BIOS. Normally, the system will take over on the next system boot. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is workable only when you power off your ...or BIOS B. Power Switch (PWRBTN1) (see p.1, No. 21) RESET Reset Switch allows users to quickly reset the system. 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system.
Quick Installation Guide
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Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into the desired nut location on the motherboard. Otherwise, release the standoff by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut. Please be ...
Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into the desired nut location on the motherboard. Otherwise, release the standoff by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut. Please be ...
Quick Installation Guide
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Then connect the other end to the section 3.2 "A-Tuning" in this motherboard allows you to a SATA port on the motherboard. Connection Diagram 1 HDD Saver Cable 2 SATA Data Cable *The diagram shown here is for reference only. 1. For the software configuration, please refer to your SATA ...
Then connect the other end to the section 3.2 "A-Tuning" in this motherboard allows you to a SATA port on the motherboard. Connection Diagram 1 HDD Saver Cable 2 SATA Data Cable *The diagram shown here is for reference only. 1. For the software configuration, please refer to your SATA ...