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X79 Extreme6/GB X79 Extreme6 User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 2
purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights , USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 3
(X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 13 1.5 ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB 15 2 Installation 18 2.1 Screw Holes 18 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 18 2.3 CPU Installation 19 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 21 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 22 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 4
XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 67 2.23.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 68 2.24 Teaming Function Operation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB 69 2.25 Untied Overclocking Technology 72 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 73 3.1 Introduction 73 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 73 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 5
ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Support CD 5 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x Front USB - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 6
/ 1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory with Intel® Workstation 1S Xeon® processors E5 16xx/26xx/46xx series in socket LGA 2011 - Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 7
function with the bundled ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) - Supports PXE I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA3 Connector - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 8
- OEM) - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 9
is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use. 5. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard is already PCIE 3.0 hardware ready. It depends on Intel's CPU to enable PCIE 3.0. Please check - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 10
key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 11
during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 16. Although this motherboard offers stepless - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 12
1.3 Motherboard Layout (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 2011-Pin CPU Socket 32 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 8 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 33 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 9 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 34 USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9, Black) 10 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_D2, Black) 35 USB - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 13
1.4 I/O Panel (X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Central / Bass (Orange) 8 Line In (Light Blue) ** 9 Front Speaker (Lime) 10 11 *** 12 13 14 15 16 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 14
Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. 14 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 15
Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB) ASRock Game Blaster is packed with the new earthshattering ASRock Game Blaster is a proprietary card instead of a standard PCI-E x1 card. Thus, it is only supported by some of ASRock's motherboards. Please refer to ASRock's website for the motherboard support list - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 16
*** HDMI_SPDIF Header (3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) DUMMY GND 1 SPDIF OUT **** The onboard audio will be disabled when ASRock Game Blaster is installed, but you can still enable it in the UEFI setup. If ASRock Game Blaster is installed, THX TruStudioTM function of the onboard audio Realtek ALC898 is not - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 17
Engine - Broadcom BCM57781 - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function (for motherboards with Broadcom LAN) - Supports PXE I/O Panel - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 18
the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components. 2. To avoid damaging - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 19
the installation of Intel 2011-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. Load Lever Load Plate Load Lever Contact Array Socket Body 2011-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 2011-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 20
Pin1 alignment key orientation key notch 2011-Pin CPU alignment key 2011-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure socket: Step 3-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS, then the cover will automatically come off by itself. The cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 21
of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 2011-Pin socket that supports Intel 2011-Pin CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 2011Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 22
so that Quad Channel Memory Technology can be activated. 1. Due to Intel® CPU spec definition, please install the memory modules on DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, DDR3_C1 and DDR3_D1 for the first priority. If above four DDR3 DIMM slots are fully installed, and you want to use more than four memory modules, please - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 23
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 24
. 6. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard is already PCIE 3.0 hardware ready. It depends on Intel's CPU to enable PCIE 3.0. Please check Intel's website for information on future CPU updates and releases. Installing an expansion card - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 25
with screws. Replace the system cover. 2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB) 2.7.1 ASRock Game Blaster and Driver Installation Step 1. Please refer to the "Expansion Slots" section then insert ASRock Game Blaster into PCIE4 slot. Step 2. In order to avoid mechanical con - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 26
Step 3. Follow the step by step driver setup directions. Please make sure to use Windows® VistaTM 32-bit / 64-bit or Windows® 7 32-bit / 64-bit. ASRock Game Blaster is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. Step 4. Restart your computer for ASRock Game Blaster to take effect. 26 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 27
violate the PCI-E spec and may result in mechanical conflict with ASRock Game Blaster. In this case, we suggest you to follow the steps below to uninstall the chassis of the ASRock Game Blaster to fix the conflict. Step 1. Unscrew the four screws which hold the chassis and ASRock Game Blaster together - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 28
Game Blaster Configuration This section explains how to configure your ASRock Game Blaster. 2.7.2.1 THX TRUSTUDIO PRO THX TruStudio Pro Click the power button on the left to activate or deactivate. Surround Control the level of audio - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 29
2.7.2.2 CRYSTALVOICE Select a recording device Mic Volume Control the level of mic volume. Mic Boost Control the level of mic boost. CrystalVoice Click the power button on the left to activate or deactivate. FX Morph your voice into different characters and accents. Smart Volume Be heard clearly - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 30
2.7.2.3 SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES Speakers / Headphones Configuration Select the device connected. Optional Speakers: Center Enable or disable center speaker. Subwoofer Enable or disable subwoofer. Rear pair Enable or disable rear pair speakers. If there are both speakers and front headphones connected, - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 31
2.7.2.4 MIXER Playback Speakers Control the level of speakers playback. SPDIF-Out Control the level of SPDIF-Out playback. Balance Control the level of various speaker's balance. REC Input Device Select input device. What U Hear Control the level of playback redirect. 31 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 32
2.7.2.5 EQUALIZER EQ Choose from Flat, Acoustic, Classical, Country, Dance, Jazz, New Age, Pop, Rock and Vocal. 2.7.2.6 JACK SETUP 32 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 33
Device Connected: Select the device connected. 5.1 Surround Front Speakers Center/Subwoofer Rear Speakers 7.1 EX Surround Front Speakers Center/Subwoofer Rear Speakers Side Speakers Front panel headphones is shared with side speakers. Stereo and Microphone Speakers Microphone Stereo and Line- - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 34
2.7.2.7 ADVANCED FEATURES Play stereo mix to digital output Enable or disable play stereo mix to digital output. 34 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 35
2.7.2.8 PROFILE User Profiles You can save, load or delete your user profiles. The default is . 35 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 36
Note 1. If you want to hear your own voice through the microphone (Playback mode). You can enable it by using ASRock Game Blaster's configuration Utility CRYSTALVOICE Test. OR you can change your settings to "playback mode" by checking the "Listen to this device" box in Control panel Sound Recording - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 37
, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP / XP 64-bit - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 38
the ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place. ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step4. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 39
Graphics Cards Step 1. Install the identical 3-Way SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Each graphics card should have two goldfingers for ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 40
2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the MultiGraphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. Please follow the below - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 41
For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS: (For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode) A. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar. B. From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click NVIDIA Corporation. C. Select NVIDIA Control Panel tab. D. Select Control Panel tab. E. From the pop- - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 42
For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS: (For 3-Way SLITM mode) A. Follow steps A to D on page 41. B. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In Select a hardware acceleration setting for PhysX item, please select Enabled. In Select an SLI configuration item, - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 43
AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 44
Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 45
Graphics Cards Step 1. Install the identical 3-Way CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD® certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 46
Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Install the required drivers to your system. For Windows® XP OS: A. AMD recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system, there is no - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 47
, please check AMD website for updates and details. 2.10 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For detailed instructions, please refer to the document - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 48
11 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherboard with CIR header. Please refer to below procedures for the quick installation and usage of ASRock Smart Remote. Step1. Find the CIR header located next to the USB 2.0 header on ASRock motherboard. USB - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 49
to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 50
end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 hard disk or the SATA2 / SATA3 connector on this motherboard. Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. 50 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 51
default USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. This USB 3.0 header can support two USB supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 52
For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust "Recording Volume". System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.12 No. 29) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Connect the power switch, reset switch and - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 53
CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 54
connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.12 No. 6) 8 5 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. Though this motherboard motherboard. Besides one default IEEE 1394 port on - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 55
HDMI_SPDIF Header (2-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.12 No. 42) 1 GND SPDIFOUT HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header. 55 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 56
screws. Step 5 Plug the Front USB 3.0 cable into the USB 3.0 Step 6 The Front USB 3.0 Panel is ready to use. header (USB3_4_5) on the motherboard. The Installation Guide of Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Step 1 Unscrew the two screws from the Front USB 3.0 Step 2 Put the USB 3.0 cable and the rear Panel - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 57
2.14 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: power switch, reset switch and clear CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the sytem clear the - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 58
Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. figuring memory Memory initialization (other) Reserved for ASL Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization is started CPU post-memory initialization - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 59
error. No usable memory detected Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error reset PPI is not available Reserved for - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 60
0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0xA4 0xA5 Installation of the South Bridge Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started CPU Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 61
below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available 61 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 62
motherboard adopts Intel® X79 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 3.0) functions. You may install SATA / SATA2 hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 63
HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATA2 in RAID / AHCI mode. Intel® X79 chipset provides hardware support for Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA3 HDD. What is Hot Swap Function? If SATA3 HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called "Hot - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 64
SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is installed into system properly. The latest SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is available on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below instructions step by step to - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 65
supply 1x4-pin cable. Step 2 Connect SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATA2 / SATA3 connector. SATA power cable 1x4-pin power connector of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 66
boot your system, and follow the instruction to install OS on your system. When you see "Where do you want to install Windows?" page, please insert our Support CD to your system, and click the "Load Driver" button to load Intel® RAID drivers. Intel® RAID drivers are located in the following path of - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 67
\ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, "Guide to Intel Rapid Storage", which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ Intel Rapid Storage Information If you want to make the USB flash driver disk, please copy above Intel® RAID drivers from our Support CD to your USB - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 68
64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 69
Function Operation Guide (X79 Extreme6/GB) Dual LAN with Teaming function enabled on this motherboard allows Install Teaming driver from the following path of motherboard Support CD: 32-bit: .. \Drivers\LAN\Broadcom\Teaming\IA32 64-bit: .. \Drivers\LAN\Broadcom\Teaming\x64 (This is a special driver - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 70
the team. The LSO, CO, and RSS properties are enabled for a team only when all of the members support and are configured for the feature. * Adding a network adapter to a team where its driver is disabled may negatively affect the offloading capabilities of the team. This may have an impact on - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 71
8. * When team configuration has been correctly performed, a virtual team adapter driver is created for each configured team. * If you disable a virtual team and team, although connecting team members to a hub is supported for testing, it is recommended to connect team members to a switch. * Not - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 72
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, BCLK enjoys better margin due to fixed PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 73
UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features H/W Monitor - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 74
SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. X79 Extreme6/GB System Browser System Browser can let you easily check your current system configuration in - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 75
X79 Extreme6 System Browser System Browser can let you easily check your current system configuration in UEFI setup. 75 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 76
to load CPU EZ overclocking settings. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done install Windows® VistaTM / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 77
Boost power limit. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Auto]. Core Current Limit Maximum default value is [Auto]. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Timing - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 78
setting. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tRTP Use this item to change Read to Precharge (tRTP) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tFAW Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tCWL Use this item to change CAS# Write Latency (tCWL - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 79
ODT NOM (CH A) Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH A) Auto/20/30/40/60/120 setting. The default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CH B) Use this item to change ODT WR (CH B) Auto/60/120 setting. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CH B) Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH B) Auto/20/30/40/60/120 setting. The default - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 80
Voltage Control Voltage Configuration VRM Protection Use this to enable or disable Vcore Power Over Temperature Protection. The default value is [Enabled]. CPU Core Voltage Use this to select CPU Core Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 81
entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 82
motherboard. Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel processor that supports 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Active Processor Cores Use this item to select - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 83
is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® VistaTM / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. Please note that enabling this function may - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 84
select PCIE 4 Link Speed. The default value is [GEN2]. PCIE 4 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE 4 Link Width. The default value is [x8]. Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration Intel(R) VT-d Use this item to enable/disable Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. 84 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 85
power recovers. Deep Sx Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support Deep S4/S5 in AC only the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card or ASRock Game Blaster is plugged. Front Panel Select [Auto] or [ motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 85 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 86
Good Night LED Use this item to enable or disable Power LED and Lan LED. Onboard Debug Port LED Use this item to enable or disable Onboard Debug Port LED. 86 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 87
[RAID Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode]. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports SATA3 Option ROM. If Option ROM is disabled, UEFI cannot use the SATA device to connect to ASMedia and [Enabled]. We recommend to use Intel® X79 SATA ports (SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and SATA2_0 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 88
3.4.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port. Serial Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port. Configuration options: [3F8h / IRQ4] and [3E8h / IRQ4]. Infrared Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 89
RAM Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. Check Ready Bit Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/ - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 90
Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller. Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 91
3.4.8 ME Subsystem Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Version 91 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 92
, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, guration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. The default is value [Full On]. Chassis Fan to set the target temperature to activate ASRock X-FAN. The default value is [50oC - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 93
3.6 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0XFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup Num-Lock If this - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 94
3.7 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it. 94 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 95
this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" Select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Discard changes and exit setup?" Select [Yes - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 96
. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 97
OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in AHCI Mode This motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow the procedures below to install the operating system. 1. Please make sure to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 98
a USB flash disk OR copy the file from ASRock motherboard support CD. (please copy the files under following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Vista_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Vista64_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 3. Create RAID array for you system. Please refer to "Intel RAID Installation Guide - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 99
following the Windows® instructions. 5. Follow Windows® Installation Guide to install OS. If you install Windows® 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in a large hard disk (ex. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to boot into Windows® or install driver/ utilities. If you encounter this problem, you will - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 100
B. Disable "Volume Shadow Copy" service. a. Type "computer management" in the Start Menu, then press "Enter". b. Go to "Services and Applications>Services"; Then double click "Volume Shadow Copy". 100 - ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB | User Manual - Page 101
your system. D. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. Windows® 7 64-bit: A. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. After installing Windows® 7 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take a long
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X79 Extreme6/GB
X79 Extreme6
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published December 2011
Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.