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... change without further notice. 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 Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
... change without further notice. 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 Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
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... PCB • Supports 5th Generation, New 4th and 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1150) • 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 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3200+(OC)/2933+(OC...
... PCB • Supports 5th Generation, New 4th and 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1150) • 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 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3200+(OC)/2933+(OC...
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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...) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) •...
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...) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) •...
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2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 12 English Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket.
2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 12 English Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket.
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... Connector (SATAE_1: see p.12, No. 10) 1 PLED- The SATA3_4, SATA3_5 are shared with the SATA Express connector. SATA3_2_5 SATA3_1_4 SATA3_0_3 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 English Z97 Extreme6 Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.12, No. 18) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_3: see p.12, No. 12) (SATA3_1_4: see p.12, No...header to indicate the system's power status. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z97 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with the SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2). *The SATA Express interface is shared with up to 6.0 Gb/s data ...
... Connector (SATAE_1: see p.12, No. 10) 1 PLED- The SATA3_4, SATA3_5 are shared with the SATA Express connector. SATA3_2_5 SATA3_1_4 SATA3_0_3 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 English Z97 Extreme6 Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.12, No. 18) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_3: see p.12, No. 12) (SATA3_1_4: see p.12, No...header to indicate the system's power status. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z97 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with the SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2). *The SATA Express interface is shared with up to 6.0 Gb/s data ...
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Please be used. Z97 Extreme6 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2) is shared with the SATA Express connector; Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF)... Type 1 A 3cm Type2230 2 B 4.2cm Type 2242 3 C 6cm Type2260 4 D 8cm Type 2280 5 E 11cm Type 22110 English 35 The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). Please note that the WiFi or other non-SSD M.2 modules are not supported. E ...
Please be used. Z97 Extreme6 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2) is shared with the SATA Express connector; Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF)... Type 1 A 3cm Type2230 2 B 4.2cm Type 2242 3 C 6cm Type2260 4 D 8cm Type 2280 5 E 11cm Type 22110 English 35 The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). Please note that the WiFi or other non-SSD M.2 modules are not supported. E ...
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... to quality and endurance. 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 Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
... to quality and endurance. 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 Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
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...quality conductive polymer capacitors) • Sapphire Black PCB ASRock Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4) ASRock HDD Saver Technology ASRock Full Spike Protection ASRock Cloud ASRock APP Shop • Supports 4th Gen & 5th Generation Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket 1150) • 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 • ...
...quality conductive polymer capacitors) • Sapphire Black PCB ASRock Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4) ASRock HDD Saver Technology ASRock Full Spike Protection ASRock Cloud ASRock APP Shop • Supports 4th Gen & 5th Generation Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket 1150) • 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 • ...
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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... 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 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI ...
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... 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 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI ...
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... with tablets anytime, anywhere. * OrbWeb ME is provided by the third party without any trouble. ASRock Full Spike Protection A technology consists of M.2 devices (30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm, and 110mm). 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. Unlike Gen1...
... with tablets anytime, anywhere. * OrbWeb ME is provided by the third party without any trouble. ASRock Full Spike Protection A technology consists of M.2 devices (30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm, and 110mm). 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. Unlike Gen1...
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Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Z97 Extreme6 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 17 English
Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Z97 Extreme6 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 17 English
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...the eSATA port on the rear I/O has been connected, the internal SATA3_A4 will not function. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z97 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. PLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED ...to indicate the system's power status. The SATA3_4, SATA3_5 are shared with the SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2). *The SATA Express interface is shared with the SATA Express connector. English Serial ATA Express Connector (SATAE_1: see p.1, No. 10) 1...
...the eSATA port on the rear I/O has been connected, the internal SATA3_A4 will not function. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z97 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. PLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED ...to indicate the system's power status. The SATA3_4, SATA3_5 are shared with the SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2). *The SATA Express interface is shared with the SATA Express connector. English Serial ATA Express Connector (SATAE_1: see p.1, No. 10) 1...
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...2242 3 C 6cm Type2260 4 D 8cm Type 2280 5 E 11cm Type 22110 English 34 Please note that aims to be noted that the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2) is a small size and versatile card edge connector that the WiFi or other non-SSD M.2 modules are not supported. 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module... Form Factor (NGFF), is shared with the SATA Express connector; The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to use. *The M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 supports SSD drives. you can accommodate either the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2) or the SATA Express connector to Gen 2 x2 (10 Gb...
...2242 3 C 6cm Type2260 4 D 8cm Type 2280 5 E 11cm Type 22110 English 34 Please note that aims to be noted that the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2) is a small size and versatile card edge connector that the WiFi or other non-SSD M.2 modules are not supported. 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module... Form Factor (NGFF), is shared with the SATA Express connector; The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to use. *The M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 supports SSD drives. you can accommodate either the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2) or the SATA Express connector to Gen 2 x2 (10 Gb...