ASRock Z87 Extreme9/ac manual Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards

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2.9.3 Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1

Insert one graphics card into the PCIE1 slot, another graphics card into the PCIE3 slot, the third graphics card into the PCIE4 slot and the last graphics card into the PCIE6 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

Step 2

Connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics card. Please make sure that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are connected. Repeat this step on the three graphics cards.

 

Step 3

 

Align and insert an ASRock SLI Bridge

 

Card to the goldfingers of the first and

 

second graphics card. Install the second

 

ASRock SLI Bridge Card to the goldfingers

 

of the third and fourth graphics card.

 

Connect the second and the fourth

 

graphics card with the ASRock SLI_

 

Bridge_3S Card. Make sure the ASRock

SLI_Bridge_3S Card

SLI Bridge Cards are firmly in place.

SLI_Bridge SLI_Bridge

2 ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards

and an ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card

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Page Disclaimer Copyright NoticeInfringe DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved Contents Software and Utilities Operation Page Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications At x8 PCIE1 / x8 PCIE3 / x8 PCIE4 / x8 PCIE6 Mini-PCI Express slot For WiFi + BT modulePCIE6 single at x16 PCIE2 dual at x16 PCIE1 PCIE2 slot is occupiedSupports Bluetooth 4.0 / 3.0 + High speed class Ohms headsetsSupports High speed wireless connection up to 867Mbps Clear Cmos Switch64Mb AMI Uefi Legal Bios with Multilingual GUI sup MentAdjust by CPU Temperature CPU/Chassis Temperature SensingCPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer ErP/EuP Ready ErP/EuP ready power supply is requiredUnique Features ASRock XFast RAM ASRock Crashless BiosASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock OMG Online Management GuardASRock Interactive Uefi ASRock Easy Driver InstallerASRock Fast Boot ASRock Restart to UefiASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock Distortion-Free SlotMotherboard Layout PCIE2 PCIE3No. Description Thunderbolt Port TBT1 Thunderbolt Port TBT2 I/O PanelMicrophone Pink Optical Spdif Out Port Hdmi Port LAN RJ-45 Port Intel 19 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard PortOff No Link Blinking Data Activity Speed LED Status DescriptionWiFi + BT Module and ASRock Wi-SD Box WiFi + BT ModuleASRock Wi-SD Box Installing the ASRock Wi-SD Box Prepare the bundled ASRock Wi-SD Box and screwsAttach the cords to the WiFi + BT module on your motherboard Screw ASRock Wi-SD Box to the drive bay with screwsInstallation Installing the CPU English English Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules Dimm Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationEnglish MINIPCIE1 mini-PCIe slot is used for WiFi + BT module PCIe Slot ConfigurationsExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Default Jumpers SetupSee p.11, No Onboard Headers and Connectors System Panel Header Pin PANEL1 See p.11, NoTo minimize the boot Power LED Header Pin PLED1 See p.11, NoPower status Bootable devicesUSB 3.0 Headers Pin USB367 See p.11, No Pin USB389 Chassis Speaker Header Pin SPEAKER1 See p.11, NoPin ATX power sup- ply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin Chassis and Power FanConnectors Pin CHAFAN1PWR1 This COM1 header supports a serial port moduleSmart Switches Dr. Debug Try re-installing the keyboard and mouse Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing allTry re-installing the VGA card. If the problem still exists Invalid Password Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards RequirementsASRock SLIBridge3S Card Align and insert the ASRock SLIMake sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics CardsWay SLI Bridge Card is firmly in place English Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards English Driver Installation and Setup Reboot your systemInstalling Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Power on your computer and boot into OS Thunderbolt Internal VGAFrom Device Manager, open the properties of a team Click the Settings tabDual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide Click the Modify Team buttonDrivers Menu Installing DriversRunning The Support CD Utilities MenuUsing A-Tuning TuningInstalling A-Tuning Operation ModeTools Various tools and utilitiesOC Tweaker Tech ServiceSystem Info Intel Rapid Start Technology Confirm whether your motherboard supports this featureSystem Requirements Configuring Rapid Start Setup GuideExit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer Double-click the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager icon System trayUsing Rapid Start English Intel Smart Connect Technology Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Click Apply to enable Smart Connect Using Smart Connect English Intel Remote Wake Technology Configuring and Using MeshCentralLogin to Meshcentral.com Creating a MeshClick Install on the My Account Downloading and Installing Mesh AgentNew mesh window will pop up. Enter a mesh name and password Select all the checkboxes and click Create MeshWait a minute for the New Machine to appear in My Device Check whether Intel Remote Wake appeared or not Waking up Your PC using PCOn the My Devices page, click on Power Actions Click on Wake or SleepSelect a Machine Waking up Your PC Using Mobile DeviceClick on Wake or Sleep Tutorial Video Using Remote Wakeup Configuring and Using SplashtopSetup Guide Tap Wake up this computerUsing Remote Control Start remotely accessing your home computerAccessing Data Playing Video Start8 Installing Start8Configuring Start8 StyleConfigure ControlAbout DesktopDisplays information about Start8 Introduction Uefi Menu BarNavigation Keys ENDActive Page on Entry Main ScreenUefi Guide OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features Load Optimized CPU OC SettingLoad Optimized GPU OC Setting OC Tweaker ScreenCPU Cache Ratio CPU Configuration CPU RatioLong Duration Power Limit BCLK/PCIE FrequencyPrimary Plane Current Limit Short Duration Power LimitDram Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Dram Reference ClockCAS# Latency tCL Dram Configuration Dram TweakerRAS# to CAS# Delay tRCD Row Precharge Time tRPRAS to RAS Delay tRRD Command Rate CRWrite Recovery Time tWR Write to Read Delay tWTRTWRRD TRDRDDRTRDRDDD TWRRDDRDimm Exit Mode Command Tri StateMRC Fast Boot Fivr Configuration Fivr Switch Frequency SignatureVoltage Configuration Power Saving Mode CPU Integrated VR FaultsCPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode CPU Cache Voltage OffsetPCH 1.05V Voltage 1.5V Voltage. Use default settings for best performanceDram Voltage PCH 1.5V VoltageAdvanced Screen CPU Configuration No-Execute Memory Protection Package C State SupportCPU Thermal Throttling Intel Virtualization TechnologyChipset Configuration Onboard HD Audio Restore on AC/Power LossRender Standby Front PanelSata Aggressive Link Power Management Storage ConfigurationSata Mode Selection Enable/disable the Sata controllersDynamic Storage Accelerator ASMedia SATA3 ModeSata Boot ROM Hard Disk S.M.A.R.TIntel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Thunderbolt TBT Device IO resource Support Thunderbolt PCIe Cache-line Size@Serial Port Address Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Infrared PortAcpi Configuration USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Ring-In Power OnRTC Alarm Power On USB Mouse Power OnUSB Controller USB ConfigurationIntel USB 3.0 Mode Legacy USB SupportTools Internet Setting Secure Backup UefiNetwork Configuration Instant FlashLoad User Default Dehumidifier CPU Fan SettingSave User Default Dehumidifier FunctionHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot From Onboard LAN Boot ScreenFast Boot Setup Prompt TimeoutFull Screen Logo Boot Failure GuardBoot Failure Guard Count AddOn ROM DisplayLaunch Storage OpROM Policy Launch PXE OpROM PolicyLaunch Video OpROM Policy Secure Boot Supervisor PasswordUser Password Enable to support Windows 8 Secure BootExit Screen Contact Information