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... related to this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme4 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 English Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the...
... related to this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme4 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 English Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the...
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... • 12 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC...
... • 12 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC...
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... Blu-ray audio support • Supports Purity Sound™ - 115dB SNR DAC with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with differential amplifier - Z87 Extreme4 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. •...
... Blu-ray audio support • Supports Purity Sound™ - 115dB SNR DAC with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with differential amplifier - Z87 Extreme4 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. •...
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... LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® Z87, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions • 2 x SATA3...
... LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® Z87, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions • 2 x SATA3...
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... Utility (IXTU) Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Z87 Extreme4 Connector • 1 x IR header • 1 x COM port header • 1 x Power LED header • 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) • 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) •...
... Utility (IXTU) Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Z87 Extreme4 Connector • 1 x IR header • 1 x COM port header • 1 x Power LED header • 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) • 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) •...
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... must use FAT32/16/12 file system. LAN Application Prioritization: You can boost the performance of your USB storage devices. Z87 Extreme4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated... many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can configure your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to the list...
... must use FAT32/16/12 file system. LAN Application Prioritization: You can boost the performance of your USB storage devices. Z87 Extreme4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated... many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can configure your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to the list...
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...disk drive to install the drivers from anywhere in the USB Key and let your PC on . Just plug in the world. Z87 Extreme4 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your user experience and behavior. Good Night LED will completely change your ...system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs....
...disk drive to install the drivers from anywhere in the USB Key and let your PC on . Just plug in the world. Z87 Extreme4 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your user experience and behavior. Good Night LED will completely change your ...system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs....
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 ATX12V1 Z87 Extreme4 34 5 6 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard ... SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB3_8 Vertical Type A USB SATA3_A0_A1 30 Z87 Extreme4 10 PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 11 Purity SoundTM HD_AUDIO1 PCIE3 PCIE2 XFast RAM XFast LAN XFast USB 29 PCI1 ...1 Super I/O PCIE4 12 SATA3_2_3 13 SATA3_4_5 Intel 14 Z87 BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B BIOS_A_LED 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A SPEAKER1 1 BIOS_SEL1 1 CLRCMOS1 1 15 16 17 SATA3_0_1 PCI2 IR1...
1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 ATX12V1 Z87 Extreme4 34 5 6 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard ... SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB3_8 Vertical Type A USB SATA3_A0_A1 30 Z87 Extreme4 10 PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 11 Purity SoundTM HD_AUDIO1 PCIE3 PCIE2 XFast RAM XFast LAN XFast USB 29 PCI1 ...1 Super I/O PCIE4 12 SATA3_2_3 13 SATA3_4_5 Intel 14 Z87 BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B BIOS_A_LED 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A SPEAKER1 1 BIOS_SEL1 1 CLRCMOS1 1 15 16 17 SATA3_0_1 PCI2 IR1...
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Z87 Extreme4 1 2 CPU_FAN 19 English
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Z87 Extreme4 1 2 CPU_FAN 19 English
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... do not clear the CMOS right after you to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Z87 Extreme4 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper...
... do not clear the CMOS right after you to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Z87 Extreme4 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper...
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... LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). English 25 Z87 Extreme4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage...
... LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). English 25 Z87 Extreme4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage...
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Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z87 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to indicate the system's power status. If the eSATA port on the rear I /O panel, there are ...
Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z87 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to indicate the system's power status. If the eSATA port on the rear I /O panel, there are ...
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... to the ground pin. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front audio panel. Z87 Extreme4 Front Panel Audio Header GN D (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11, No. 29) PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET OUT2_L This header is for J_SENSE connecting audio devices OUT2_R MIC2_R...
... to the ground pin. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front audio panel. Z87 Extreme4 Front Panel Audio Header GN D (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11, No. 29) PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET OUT2_L This header is for J_SENSE connecting audio devices OUT2_R MIC2_R...
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... users to quickly reset the system. This function is operational only when you power off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Z87 Extreme4 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on /off your computer...
... users to quickly reset the system. This function is operational only when you power off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Z87 Extreme4 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on /off your computer...
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...-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other VGA cards. Z87 Extreme4 b4 Problem related to memory. Please clear CMOS and try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other memory modules. If the problem...
...-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other VGA cards. Z87 Extreme4 b4 Problem related to memory. Please clear CMOS and try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other memory modules. If the problem...
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Z87 Extreme4 2.10 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (...
Z87 Extreme4 2.10 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (...
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Z87 Extreme4 2.10.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. After that, you can freely enjoy the benefits of SLITM ...
Z87 Extreme4 2.10.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. After that, you can freely enjoy the benefits of SLITM ...
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....) Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot. Z87 Extreme4 Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot...
....) Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot. Z87 Extreme4 Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot...
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Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Z87 Extreme4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. ...
Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Z87 Extreme4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. ...
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... next speed level when the assigned temperature is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using the graph. Z87 Extreme4 XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to other users. Please note that Ultra...
... next speed level when the assigned temperature is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using the graph. Z87 Extreme4 XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to other users. Please note that Ultra...