Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... desktop and mobile platforms. Whether using more additional hard drives, any one of three fault-tolerant RAID levels: RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can reduce the power consumption of the chipset and Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive. 1 Intel Rapid...
... desktop and mobile platforms. Whether using more additional hard drives, any one of three fault-tolerant RAID levels: RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can reduce the power consumption of the chipset and Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive. 1 Intel Rapid...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard 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 RAID. 5. Enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. When finished press...
... enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard 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 RAID. 5. Enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. When finished press...
User Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 18 2.5 Jumpers Setup 19 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.7 Smart Switches 26 2.8 Dr. Debug 27 2.9 SLITM and ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 18 2.5 Jumpers Setup 19 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.7 Smart Switches 26 2.8 Dr. Debug 27 2.9 SLITM and ...
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... 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 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3200+(OC)/2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(... OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, unbuffered memory • Max. dual at x8 (PCIE2) / ...
... 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 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3200+(OC)/2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(... OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, unbuffered memory • Max. dual at x8 (PCIE2) / ...
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...Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity Sound™ 2 - EMI Shielding Cover - TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 Ohms headsets) - shared memory 1792MB • Three graphics output options: DVI-I, HDMI ...4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz • Supports DVI-I , HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 Ports • 7.1 CH HD Audio with max. Z97 Extreme6 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated...
...Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity Sound™ 2 - EMI Shielding Cover - TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 Ohms headsets) - shared memory 1792MB • Three graphics output options: DVI-I, HDMI ...4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz • Supports DVI-I , HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 Ports • 7.1 CH HD Audio with max. Z97 Extreme6 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated...
User Manual
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... may affect your system's 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 ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It should be...
... may affect your system's 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 ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It should be...
User Manual
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... Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. 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. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; English 16...
... Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. 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. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; English 16...
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Z97 Extreme6 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Code Description 00 Please check if the CPU is used to memory, VGA card or other devices. A0 - Please re-install IDE and ... USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to memory. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. If the problem still exists, please remove all SATA devices. b0...
Z97 Extreme6 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Code Description 00 Please check if the CPU is used to memory, VGA card or other devices. A0 - Please re-install IDE and ... USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to memory. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. If the problem still exists, please remove all SATA devices. b0...
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...problem still exists, please try removing all USB devices. English 28 b4 Problem related to memory. Please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other memory modules. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one... memory module or try re-installing the VGA card. b7 Problem related to USB devices. ...
...problem still exists, please try removing all USB devices. English 28 b4 Problem related to memory. Please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other memory modules. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one... memory module or try re-installing the VGA card. b7 Problem related to USB devices. ...
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... Auto for optimized settings. 90 English GT Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings. GT Voltage Offset Configure the fixed voltage added to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications. DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to the integrated GPU. Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power...
... Auto for optimized settings. 90 English GT Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings. GT Voltage Offset Configure the fixed voltage added to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications. DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to the integrated GPU. Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power...
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... of the data in checkboxes. DRAM Configuration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in response. Z97 Extreme6 DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Performance Mode Choose high performance mode to confirm and apply your...
... of the data in checkboxes. DRAM Configuration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in response. Z97 Extreme6 DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Performance Mode Choose high performance mode to confirm and apply your...
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... operation, before an active bank can be precharged. RAS to the same rank. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) The number of clock cycles required between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued.
... operation, before an active bank can be precharged. RAS to the same rank. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) The number of clock cycles required between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued.
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...(CHA) Auto/Manual settings. ODT NOM (CHA) Use this to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. DIMM Exit Mode Select Slow Exit to skip DRAM memory training for better performance. 94 English The default is [Auto]. Command Tri State Enable for channel B. MRC Fast Boot Enable... Boot to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for booting faster. The default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. IO-L (CHA) Configure IO latency for channel B. RTL (CHB) Configure round trip latency for channel A. RTL (CHA) ...
...(CHA) Auto/Manual settings. ODT NOM (CHA) Use this to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. DIMM Exit Mode Select Slow Exit to skip DRAM memory training for better performance. 94 English The default is [Auto]. Command Tri State Enable for channel B. MRC Fast Boot Enable... Boot to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for booting faster. The default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. IO-L (CHA) Configure IO latency for channel B. RTL (CHB) Configure round trip latency for channel A. RTL (CHA) ...
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... to enable in each processor package. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for better power saving. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for lower power consumption. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for power saving. 98 English CPU C3 State Support...
... to enable in each processor package. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for better power saving. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for lower power consumption. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for power saving. 98 English CPU C3 State Support...
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... line. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to keep the CPU from overheating. Enable for better performance. Z97 Extreme6 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, so that ... virtual systems. Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for better performance. 99 English No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks.
... line. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to keep the CPU from overheating. Enable for better performance. Z97 Extreme6 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, so that ... virtual systems. Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for better performance. 99 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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Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCIE3 Link Speed Select ...-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.
Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCIE3 Link Speed Select ...-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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... 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 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400( OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC...
... 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 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400( OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 11.1 • Max. shared memory 1792MB • Three graphics output options: DVI-I, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz • Supports DVI-I with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. Z97 Extreme6 Expansion Slot Graphics • 2 x PCI...
... 11.1 • Max. shared memory 1792MB • Three graphics output options: DVI-I, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz • Supports DVI-I with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. Z97 Extreme6 Expansion Slot Graphics • 2 x PCI...
Quick Installation Guide
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...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-party overclocking tools. Z97 Extreme6 * 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 system....
...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-party overclocking tools. Z97 Extreme6 * 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 system....
Quick Installation Guide
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... fully utilizes the memory space that it can check the model names, capacities, temperatures, SMART info, health status, and other information of ASRock XFast RAM is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to 40% faster than ever. ASRock Disk Health Report Displaying detailed HDD information. Z97 Extreme6 ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is...
... fully utilizes the memory space that it can check the model names, capacities, temperatures, SMART info, health status, and other information of ASRock XFast RAM is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to 40% faster than ever. ASRock Disk Health Report Displaying detailed HDD information. Z97 Extreme6 ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is...