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Z97 Extreme6 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you require technical support related to this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide ...
Z97 Extreme6 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you require technical support related to this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide ...
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... • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE2) English 2 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset • ATX Form Factor • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • Supports 5th Generation, New 4th and 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron... • Digi Power design • 12 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 ...
... • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE2) English 2 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset • ATX Form Factor • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • Supports 5th Generation, New 4th and 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron... • Digi Power design • 12 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 ...
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Z97 Extreme6 Connector BIOS Feature • 1 x SATA Express Connector (shared with SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2)) * Support to be announced • 1 x eSATA Connector by ASMedia ASM1061, supports NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and Port Multiplier • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2), supports M.2 SATA3...
Z97 Extreme6 Connector BIOS Feature • 1 x SATA Express Connector (shared with SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2)) * Support to be announced • 1 x eSATA Connector by ASMedia ASM1061, supports NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and Port Multiplier • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2), supports M.2 SATA3...
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... Please realize that Windows® cannot use. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. English 6 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 ... usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust-
... Please realize that Windows® cannot use. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. English 6 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 ... usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust-
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Z97 Extreme6 1. B. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. If you use an AC'97...connectors and match the black wire to connect them for the HD audio panel only. D. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to function correctly. Chassis and ...
Z97 Extreme6 1. B. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. If you use an AC'97...connectors and match the black wire to connect them for the HD audio panel only. D. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to function correctly. Chassis and ...
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It should be done at your GPU and motherboard. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU supports this option to your own risk and expense. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can use this function. Load Optimized GPU OC... Setting You can use this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU. This option appears only when you see on your system performance. Advanced Turbo You can use this option to increase your...
It should be done at your GPU and motherboard. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU supports this option to your own risk and expense. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can use this function. Load Optimized GPU OC... Setting You can use this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU. This option appears only when you see on your system performance. Advanced Turbo You can use this option to increase your...
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... recommended to enable in each processor package. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for better power saving. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C3 State Support Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for lower power consumption. Enhanced Halt State (C1E...
... recommended to enable in each processor package. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for better power saving. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C3 State Support Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for lower power consumption. Enhanced Halt State (C1E...
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... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for mini-PCIe Slot 5 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for mini-PCIe Slot 5 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
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...(see CAUTION) • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 • 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots English 6 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor • High Density Glass Fabric PCB Unique Feature CPU Chipset ASRock Super Alloy • XXL...8226; Digi Power design • 12 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3...
...(see CAUTION) • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 • 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots English 6 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor • High Density Glass Fabric PCB Unique Feature CPU Chipset ASRock Super Alloy • XXL...8226; Digi Power design • 12 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3...
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Z97 Extreme6 Storage Connector • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® Z97) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® Z97, support... 3 (M2_2), supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s) • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED Header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 ...
Z97 Extreme6 Storage Connector • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® Z97) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® Z97, support... 3 (M2_2), supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s) • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED Header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 ...
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... (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x BIOS Selection Switch • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU...
... (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x BIOS Selection Switch • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU...
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...Users are all lengths of M.2 devices (30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm, and 110mm). It supports up to 6X faster! ASRock Full Spike Protection A technology consists of APP Shop. ASRock Cloud allows you to install your convenience. Feel free to get connected with your PC seamlessly! ...party without any trouble. ASRock Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4) The world's fastest Ultra M.2 socket that shares PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth directly from surges, spikes, and electrostatic discharge. It also supports all well protected from the CPU. We provide various apps and support software for your M.2...
...Users are all lengths of M.2 devices (30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm, and 110mm). It supports up to 6X faster! ASRock Full Spike Protection A technology consists of APP Shop. ASRock Cloud allows you to install your convenience. Feel free to get connected with your PC seamlessly! ...party without any trouble. ASRock Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4) The world's fastest Ultra M.2 socket that shares PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth directly from surges, spikes, and electrostatic discharge. It also supports all well protected from the CPU. We provide various apps and support software for your M.2...
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... Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. To activate the front mic, go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual ... CHA_FAN2) (see p.1, No. 29) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.1, No. 34) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.1, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED + 12V GN D FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 4 This motherboard pro- 3 2 vides a 4-Pin CPU fan 1 (Quiet Fan) connector. English 28 D. You don't need to Ground (GND). Connect Ground (GND) to connect them for the HD audio panel only. If...
... Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. To activate the front mic, go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual ... CHA_FAN2) (see p.1, No. 29) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.1, No. 34) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.1, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED + 12V GN D FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 4 This motherboard pro- 3 2 vides a 4-Pin CPU fan 1 (Quiet Fan) connector. English 28 D. You don't need to Ground (GND). Connect Ground (GND) to connect them for the HD audio panel only. If...