ASRock Z87 Extreme3 manual Introduction, Package Contents

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Z87 Extreme3

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modi- fications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this mother- board, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

1.1 Package Contents

•ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)

•ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide

•ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Support CD

•2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

•1 x I/O Panel Shield

•1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card

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Contents Page Copyright Notice Disclaimer Contents Uefi Setup Utility Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications PlatformLAN Bios Hardware English Unique 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 Motherboard Layout VGANo. Description I/O Panel Activity / Link LED Status Description Installation Installing the CPU Z87 Extreme3 English Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules Dimm Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationEnglish PCIe Slot Configurations Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsJumpers Setup CLRCMOS1Onboard Headers and Connectors Pwrbtn Power SwitchPower LED Header Please connect the chassis Pin PLED1 Chassis Speaker Header ATX Power Connector Pin ATXPWR1 See p.11, No Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Slitm and Quad Slitm Operation GuideASRock SLIBridge2S Card Driver Installation and Setup For Slitm and Quad Slitm modeInstalling Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation GuideEnglish Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Drivers Menu Installing DriversRunning The Support CD Utilities MenuUsing A-Tuning TuningInstalling A-Tuning Operation ModeTools XFast RAMOC Tweaker System InfoTech Service Intel Rapid Start Technology System RequirementsSetup Guide Configuring Rapid StartEnglish Using Rapid Start English Intel Smart Connect Technology Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Click Apply to enable Smart Connect Using Smart Connect English Configuring and Using MeshCentral Intel Remote Wake TechnologyCreating a Mesh Downloading and Installing Mesh Agent Click Install / Update Click on Power Actions Waking up a PC using mobile device Configuring and Using Splashtop Setup GuideUsing Remote Wakeup Using Remote Control Accessing Data Playing Video Intel Extreme Tuning Utility Ixtu UI OverviewStress Test Manual TuningSystem Information BenchmarkingStart8 Installing Start8Configuring Start8 StyleConfigure ControlDesktop AboutIntroduction Uefi Menu BarNavigation Keys ENDMain Screen Active Page on EntryUefi Guide OC Tweaker Screen Load Optimized CPU OC SettingLoad Optimized GPU OC Setting Advanced TurboBCLK/PCIE Frequency CPU Configuration CPU RatioCPU Cache Ratio Spread SpectrumGT Voltage Mode Long Duration Power LimitShort Duration Power Limit Long Duration MaintainedDram Reference Clock Dram Timing Configuration Load XMP SettingDram Configuration Dram Tweaker Dram FrequencyWrite Recovery Time tWR RAS# to CAS# Delay tRCDCommand Rate CR RAS to RAS Delay tRRDTRDRD TREFITCKE TRDRDDRFivr Configuration Fivr Switch Frequency Signature Command Tri StateMRC Fast Boot Fivr Switch Frequency OffsetCPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode CPU Voltage ModeCPU Integrated VR Faults CPU Override VoltageDram Voltage Voltage Configuration CPU Input VoltageCPU Load-Line Calibration PCH 1.05V 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 Sata ControllersHard Disk S.M.A.R.T Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology 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 3.0 Controller USB ConfigurationUSB Controller Legacy USB SupportTools Instant Flash Network ConfigurationInternet Setting Internet FlashLoad User Default Dehumidifier CPU Fan SettingSave User Default Dehumidifier PeriodHardware 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 PXE OpROM Policy Launch Storage OpROM PolicyLaunch Video OpROM Policy Secure Boot Supervisor PasswordUser Password Security ScreenExit Screen Contact Information

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