ASRock Z87 Pro4 manual Introduction, Package Contents

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Z87 Pro4

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Pro4 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 modifications 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 motherboard, 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 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)

•ASRock Z87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide

•ASRock Z87 Pro4 Support CD

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

•1 x I/O Panel Shield

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Contents Page Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Uefi Setup Utility Security Screen Exit Screen Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications PlatformLAN Bios Certifica Unique Features ASRock XFast RAM ASRock Crashless BiosASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock OMG Online Management GuardASRock Restart to Uefi ASRock Fast BootASRock Interactive Uefi ASRock On/Off Play TechnologyASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock Easy Driver InstallerASRock Home Cloud Intel No. Description I/O Panel Activity / Link LED Status Description Installation Installing the CPU English 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 SwitchPin PLED1 Front Panel Audio Header Pin HDAUDIO1 See p.10, No ATX Power Connector Pin ATXPWR1 See p.10, No TPM Header Pin TPMS1 See p.10, No Using the HDMI-In Port Connection Diagram EnglishStep Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation GuideEnglish Driver Installation and Setup 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 StartDouble-click the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager icon 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 Start8 Installing Start8Configuring Start8 StyleConfigure ControlDesktop AboutIntroduction Uefi Menu BarNavigation Keys ENDMain Screen Active Page on EntryUefi Guide CPU Cache Ratio CPU Configuration CPU RatioOC Tweaker Screen BCLK/PCIE FrequencyGT Voltage Mode Long Duration Power LimitShort Duration Power Limit Spread SpectrumGT Adaptive Voltage Dram Timing Configuration Load XMP SettingDram Configuration GT Voltage OffsetWrite Recovery Time tWR RAS# to CAS# Delay tRCDCommand Rate CR RAS to RAS Delay tRRDCAS Write Latency tCWL Read to Precharge tRTPFour Activate Window tFAW TREFITRDWR TWRWRDRTWRWRDD TRDWRDRFivr Configuration Fivr Switch Frequency Signature Command Tri StateMRC Fast Boot Fivr Switch Frequency OffsetVoltage Configuration CPU Input Voltage CPU Integrated VR FaultsCPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode CPU Analog IO Voltage OffsetAdvanced 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 ControllersIndicators of reliability 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 SupportTrusted Computing Security Device SupportTools Instant Flash Network ConfigurationInternet Setting Internet FlashLoad User Default Dehumidifier CPU Fan SettingSave User Default Dehumidifier FunctionChassis Fan 2 Setting CPU Fan 1 & 2 SettingChassis Fan 1 Setting Over Temperature ProtectionBoot 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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