Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... consumption. Also, due to drive load balancing, even systems with an external drive. By seamlessly storing copies of data on data-intensive applications. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can be accessed on each drive simultaneously, speeding up data protection can be accomplished easily with...
... consumption. Also, due to drive load balancing, even systems with an external drive. By seamlessly storing copies of data on data-intensive applications. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can be accessed on each drive simultaneously, speeding up data protection can be accomplished easily with...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... keys to scroll through the list of hard drives and press Space to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. When finished press Enter. 12 Click F2 or Delete to select the drive. Select the appropriate number of hard drives by using the...
... keys to scroll through the list of hard drives and press Space to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. When finished press Enter. 12 Click F2 or Delete to select the drive. Select the appropriate number of hard drives by using the...
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 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19 2.5 Jumpers Setup 20 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 2.7 Smart Switches 26 2.8 Dr. Debug 27 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19 2.5 Jumpers Setup 20 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 2.7 Smart Switches 26 2.8 Dr. Debug 27 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way ...
User Manual
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...Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • 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. quad at x16 (PCIE1...
...Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • 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. quad at x16 (PCIE1...
User Manual
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... InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. Direct Drive Technology - shared memory 1792MB • Dual graphics output: Support HDMI and DiaplayPort 1.2 ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI with Differential Amplifier ...Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - EMI Shielding Cover - Z97 Extreme9 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can...
... InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. Direct Drive Technology - shared memory 1792MB • Dual graphics output: Support HDMI and DiaplayPort 1.2 ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI with Differential Amplifier ...Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - EMI Shielding Cover - Z97 Extreme9 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can...
User Manual
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...Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. 1. Overclocking may be done at your system. To use ASRock Cloud, please make sure you installed the LAN cable on Intel® I218V LAN port. (See P. 10, No. 4.) English 6 We are not.... Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect 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...
...Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. 1. Overclocking may be done at your system. To use ASRock Cloud, please make sure you installed the LAN cable on Intel® I218V LAN port. (See P. 10, No. 4.) English 6 We are not.... Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect 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...
User Manual
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... same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. Z97 Extreme9 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM...
... same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. Z97 Extreme9 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM...
User Manual
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... re-install IDE and SATA devices. Please re-install the CPU and 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. A7 Problem related to PCI-E devices. Z97 Extreme9 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS...
... re-install IDE and SATA devices. Please re-install the CPU and 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. A7 Problem related to PCI-E devices. Z97 Extreme9 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS...
User Manual
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b7 Problem related to USB devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other VGA cards. Please clear CMOS and try removing all USB devices. d7 The Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. ... not be recognized. If the problem still exists, please try re-installing the keyboard and mouse. d8 Invalid Password. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. Please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other...
b7 Problem related to USB devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other VGA cards. Please clear CMOS and try removing all USB devices. d7 The Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. ... not be recognized. If the problem still exists, please try re-installing the keyboard and mouse. d8 Invalid Password. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. Please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other...
User Manual
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... CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. 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.
... CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. 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.
User Manual
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... DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in response. Click OK to increase memory performance. Use default settings for better system stability. Z97 Extreme9 DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number...
... DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in response. Click OK to increase memory performance. Use default settings for better system stability. Z97 Extreme9 DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number...
User Manual
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... the precharge command. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) The number of the precharge command and opening the next row. Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued. Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of delay that are allowed the same...
... the precharge command. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) The number of the precharge command and opening the next row. Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued. Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of delay that are allowed the same...
User Manual
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...CHA) Use this to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. RTL (CHA) Configure round trip latency for channel B. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. RTL (CHB) Configure round trip latency for DRAM power saving. Command Tri State Enable for channel B. IO-L... (CHB) Configure IO latency for better performance. 90 English MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for channel B. ODT NOM (CHB) Use this to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual ...
...CHA) Use this to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. RTL (CHA) Configure round trip latency for channel B. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. RTL (CHB) Configure round trip latency for DRAM power saving. Command Tri State Enable for channel B. IO-L... (CHB) Configure IO latency for better performance. 90 English MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for channel B. ODT NOM (CHB) Use this to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual ...
User Manual
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... sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. 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. 94 English CPU C7 State Support...
... sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. 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. 94 English CPU C7 State Support...
User Manual
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... currently requested cache line. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks. Enable for the processor. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to keep the CPU from overheating. Enable for better performance. Z97 Extreme9 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal...
... currently requested cache line. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks. Enable for the processor. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to keep the CPU from overheating. Enable for better performance. Z97 Extreme9 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal...
User Manual
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... the GPU is idle 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. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for lower power consumption. 96 English 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. IGPU Multi-Monitor...
... the GPU is idle 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. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for lower power consumption. 96 English 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. IGPU Multi-Monitor...
Quick Installation Guide
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...; 4 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4/PCIE5: single at x16 (PCIE1); triple at x16 (PCIE1) / x16 (PCIE4); Z97 Extreme9 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • ATX Form Factor • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise ...Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3200+(OC)/2933+(OC)/2800(OC...
...; 4 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4/PCIE5: single at x16 (PCIE1); triple at x16 (PCIE1) / x16 (PCIE4); Z97 Extreme9 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • ATX Form Factor • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise ...Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3200+(OC)/2933+(OC)/2800(OC...
Quick Installation Guide
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...-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz or 4K x 2K (3840x2160) @ 60Hz ...HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. shared memory 1792MB • Dual graphics output: Support HDMI and DiaplayPort 1.2 ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI with max.
...-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz or 4K x 2K (3840x2160) @ 60Hz ...HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. shared memory 1792MB • Dual graphics output: Support HDMI and DiaplayPort 1.2 ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI with max.
Quick Installation Guide
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... 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 Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. To use . 2. Z97 Extreme9 Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • CPU/Chassis...Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock Cloud, please make sure you installed the LAN cable on Intel® I218V LAN port. (See P. 4, No...
... 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 Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. To use . 2. Z97 Extreme9 Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • CPU/Chassis...Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock Cloud, please make sure you installed the LAN cable on Intel® I218V LAN port. (See P. 4, No...
Quick Installation Guide
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..., size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or ...and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; Z97 Extreme9 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate...
..., size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or ...and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; Z97 Extreme9 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate...