ASRock Z87 Extreme9/ac instruction

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

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Z87 Extreme9/ac

2.10.3 Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1

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

		Step 2
		Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect the
		graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots,
		another CrossFire Bridge to connect
		the graphics cards on PCIE3 and PCIE4
		slots, and use the third CrossFire Bridge
		to connect the Radeon graphics cards on
		PCIE4 and PCIE6 slots. (The CrossFire
		Bridge is provided with the graphics
		card you purchase, not bundled with this
	CrossFire Bridge	motherboard. Please refer to your graphics
	CrossFire Bridge	card vendor for details.)
		card vendor for details.)

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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Contents

Page Copyright Notice DisclaimerInfringe DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved Contents Software and Utilities Operation Page Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications PCIE2 slot is occupied Mini-PCI Express slot For WiFi + BT modulePCIE6 single at x16 PCIE2 dual at x16 PCIE1 At x8 PCIE1 / x8 PCIE3 / x8 PCIE4 / x8 PCIE6Clear Cmos Switch Ohms headsetsSupports High speed wireless connection up to 867Mbps Supports Bluetooth 4.0 / 3.0 + High speed classMent 64Mb AMI Uefi Legal Bios with Multilingual GUI supErP/EuP Ready ErP/EuP ready power supply is required CPU/Chassis Temperature SensingCPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer Adjust by CPU TemperatureUnique Features ASRock OMG Online Management Guard ASRock Crashless BiosASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock XFast RAMASRock Restart to Uefi ASRock Easy Driver InstallerASRock Fast Boot ASRock Interactive UefiASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock FAN-Tastic TuningPCIE2 PCIE3 Motherboard LayoutNo. Description Hdmi Port LAN RJ-45 Port Intel 19 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port I/O PanelMicrophone Pink Optical Spdif Out Port Thunderbolt Port TBT1 Thunderbolt Port TBT2Speed LED Status Description Off No Link Blinking Data ActivityWiFi + BT Module WiFi + BT Module and ASRock Wi-SD BoxASRock Wi-SD Box Prepare the bundled ASRock Wi-SD Box and screws Installing the ASRock Wi-SD BoxScrew ASRock Wi-SD Box to the drive bay with screws Attach the cords to the WiFi + BT module on your motherboardInstallation Installing the CPU English English Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing Memory Modules DimmEnglish PCIe Slot Configurations MINIPCIE1 mini-PCIe slot is used for WiFi + BT moduleExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Jumpers Setup DefaultSee p.11, No System Panel Header Pin PANEL1 See p.11, No Onboard Headers and ConnectorsBootable devices Power LED Header Pin PLED1 See p.11, NoPower status To minimize the bootChassis Speaker Header Pin SPEAKER1 See p.11, No USB 3.0 Headers Pin USB367 See p.11, No Pin USB389Pin CHAFAN1 Chassis and Power FanConnectors Pin ATX power sup- ply, please plug it along Pin 1 and PinThis COM1 header supports a serial port module PWR1Smart Switches Dr. Debug Invalid Password Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing allTry re-installing the VGA card. If the problem still exists Try re-installing the keyboard and mouseRequirements Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics CardsAlign and insert the ASRock SLI ASRock SLIBridge3S CardInstalling Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slotsWay SLI Bridge Card is firmly in place English Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards English Reboot your system Driver Installation and SetupInstalling 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 Internal VGA ThunderboltClick the Modify Team button Click the Settings tabDual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide From Device Manager, open the properties of a teamUtilities Menu Installing DriversRunning The Support CD Drivers MenuOperation Mode TuningInstalling A-Tuning Using A-TuningVarious tools and utilities ToolsTech Service OC TweakerSystem Info Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature Intel Rapid Start TechnologySystem Requirements Setup Guide Configuring Rapid StartExit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer System tray Double-click the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager iconUsing Rapid Start English Intel Smart Connect Technology Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Click Apply to enable Smart Connect Using Smart Connect English Creating a Mesh Configuring and Using MeshCentralLogin to Meshcentral.com Intel Remote Wake TechnologySelect all the checkboxes and click Create Mesh Downloading and Installing Mesh AgentNew mesh window will pop up. Enter a mesh name and password Click Install on the My AccountWait a minute for the New Machine to appear in My Device Click on Wake or Sleep Waking up Your PC using PCOn the My Devices page, click on Power Actions Check whether Intel Remote Wake appeared or notWaking up Your PC Using Mobile Device Select a MachineClick on Wake or Sleep Tutorial Video Tap Wake up this computer Configuring and Using SplashtopSetup Guide Using Remote WakeupStart remotely accessing your home computer Using Remote ControlAccessing Data Playing Video Style Installing Start8Configuring Start8 Start8Control ConfigureDesktop AboutDisplays information about Start8 Uefi Menu Bar IntroductionEND Navigation KeysMain Screen Active Page on EntryUefi Guide OC Tweaker Screen Load Optimized CPU OC SettingLoad Optimized GPU OC Setting OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking featuresBCLK/PCIE Frequency CPU Configuration CPU RatioLong Duration Power Limit CPU Cache RatioDram Reference Clock Short Duration Power LimitDram Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Primary Plane Current LimitRow Precharge Time tRP Dram Configuration Dram TweakerRAS# to CAS# Delay tRCD CAS# Latency tCLWrite to Read Delay tWTR Command Rate CRWrite Recovery Time tWR RAS to RAS Delay tRRDTWRRDDR TRDRDDRTRDRDDD TWRRDFivr Configuration Fivr Switch Frequency Signature Command Tri StateMRC Fast Boot Dimm Exit ModeCPU Cache Voltage Offset CPU Integrated VR FaultsCPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode Voltage Configuration Power Saving ModePCH 1.5V Voltage 1.5V Voltage. Use default settings for best performanceDram Voltage PCH 1.05V VoltageAdvanced Screen CPU Configuration Intel Virtualization Technology Package C State SupportCPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory ProtectionChipset Configuration Front Panel Restore on AC/Power LossRender Standby Onboard HD AudioEnable/disable the Sata controllers Storage ConfigurationSata Mode Selection Sata Aggressive Link Power ManagementHard Disk S.M.A.R.T ASMedia SATA3 ModeSata Boot ROM Dynamic Storage AcceleratorIntel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Thunderbolt Thunderbolt PCIe Cache-line Size@ TBT Device IO resource SupportInfrared Port Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Serial Port AddressAcpi Configuration USB Mouse Power On Ring-In Power OnRTC Alarm Power On USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnLegacy USB Support USB ConfigurationIntel USB 3.0 Mode USB ControllerTools Instant Flash Secure Backup UefiNetwork Configuration Internet SettingDehumidifier Function Dehumidifier CPU Fan SettingSave User Default Load User DefaultHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Setup Prompt Timeout Boot ScreenFast Boot Boot From Onboard LANAddOn ROM Display Boot Failure GuardBoot Failure Guard Count Full Screen LogoLaunch PXE OpROM Policy Launch Storage OpROM PolicyLaunch Video OpROM Policy Enable to support Windows 8 Secure Boot Supervisor PasswordUser Password Secure BootExit Screen Contact Information

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

2.10.3 Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

CrossFire Bridge

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