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    X79 Extreme9 User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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    commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not , USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate
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    Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 60 2.21 SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 61 2.22 Driver Installation Guide 63 2.23 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 63 2.24 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
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    Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 65 2.25 Teaming Function Operation Guide 66 2.26 Untied Overclocking Technology 69 3 UEFI SETUP Software Support 92 4.1 Install Operating System 92 4.2 Support CD Information 92 4.2.1 Running Support CD 92 4.2.2 Drivers
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    to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications
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    family for the LGA 2011 Socket - Digi Power Design - Advanced V16 + 2 Power Phase Design - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Intel® X79 - Quad Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION
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    with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® X79, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 3.0), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Marvell SE9220
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    2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCSA, DRAM, VTT, CPU PLL, PCH1.1V, PCH1.5V Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM) Unique Feature - ASRock Extreme Tuning
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    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
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    in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch
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    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
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    2011-Pin CPU Socket 34 USB 2.0 Header (USB_12_13, Black) 9 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 35 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 10 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_D2, Black) 36 USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11, Black) 11 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_D1, Black) 37 Intel X79 Chipset 12 CPU ) 42 COM Port Header (COM1)
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    Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. 13
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    Game Blaster ASRock Game Blaster is packed with the new earthshattering Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor. It is designed to deliver sound and ** Front Panel Audio Header *** HDMI_SPDIF Header * LAN RJ-45 Port Optical SPDIF Out Port PCIE Gold Fingers Coaxial SPDIF Out
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    Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Green 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin F_AUDIO1) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L *** HDMI_SPDIF Header (3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1
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    function (for motherboards with Broadcom LAN) - Supports PXE I/O Panel - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 4 x 1/8" mini jacks - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Front panel audio connector - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64
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    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 the motherboard's components due to static electricity, NEVER place your
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    Installation For 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
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    Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Step 3. Close the 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. Step 3-2. Press down
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    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 between the CPU and the
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    3) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. For quad channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM in the slots, so that Quad Channel Memory Technology can be activated. 1. Due to Intel® CPU spec definition, please
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    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 force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining
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    better thermal environment. 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. 23
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    or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the
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    into PCIE3 slot. Step2. 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. Step3. Restart your computer for ASRock Game Blaster to take effect. 25
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    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 immersion in music, movies and games. Crystalizer Enhance music and movies to make them sound livelier. Bass Control the
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    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
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    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,
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    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. 29
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    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 30
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    Speakers Side Speakers Front panel headphones is shared with side speakers. Stereo and Microphone Speakers Microphone Stereo and Line-In Speakers Line-In Show Jack Setup dialog when an audio jack is inserted Enable or disable Jack
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    2.7.2.7 ADVANCED FEATURES Play stereo mix to digital output Enable or disable play stereo mix to digital output. 32
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    2.7.2.8 PROFILE User Profiles You can save, load or delete your user profiles. The default is . 33
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    , 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
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    Align and insert 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
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    connected. Repeat this step on the three graphics cards. Step3. Align and insert ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card is firmly in place. ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card Step4. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to
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    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 procedures to enable the multi-GPU feature. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: (For
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    ® 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
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    For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS: (For 3-Way SLITM mode) A. Follow steps A to D on page 38. B. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI
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    . Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are supported with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If a customer incorrectly con
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    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.) CrossFire Bridge or Step 3. Connect the DVI monitor
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    use the other CrossFireTM Bridge to connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE4 and PCIE6 slots. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.) CrossFireTM Bridge Step 5. Connect the DVI
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    to installation. 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
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    , 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
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    port. compatible with most of the chassis on the market. 3. The Multi-Angle CIR Receiver does not support Hot-Plug function. Please install it before you boot the system. * ASRock Smart Remote is only supported by some of ASRock motherboards. Please refer to ASRock website for the motherboard support
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    of Charging the BC 1.1 standard smart devices. Please refer to below instruction for proper operation. This motherboard provides five USB ports for ASRock XFast Charger: USB 2.0 port (USB0) on the I/O panel see p.13 No. 1 USB 3.0 ports (USB3_6_7 and USB3_4_5) headers see p.12 No. 17 see p.12 No
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    . To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power 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
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    caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA2_0_1: see p.12, No. 20) SATA2_0 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 These four Serial ATA2 (SATA2) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA2 interface
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    P-8 USB_PWR USB_PWR P-11 P+11 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+10 P-10 USB_PWR Besides six 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. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_4_5) (see p.12 No. 18) (19-pin USB3_6_7) (see p.12
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    Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.12 No. 40) IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Consumer Infrared Module Header (4-pin CIR1) (see p.12 No. 38) 1 GND IRTX IRRX ATX+5VSB This header
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    to the ground pin. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin 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
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    GND 1 +12V RXTPBP_0 GND RXTPAP_0 It is not necessary to use this connector, but please connect it with a hard disk power connecor when two graphics cards are plugged to this motherboard. Besides one default IEEE 1394 port on the I/O panel, there is one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this
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    chassis screws. Step 5 Plug the Front USB 3.0 cable into the USB 3.0 header (USB3_4_5 or USB3_6_7) on the motherboard. Step 6 The Front USB 3.0 Panel is ready to use. 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
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    2.15 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
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    AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) Pre-memory North Bridge
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    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 future AMI error codes S3 Resume
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    Services CPU DXE initialization is started CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) CPU DXE initialization (CPU DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver
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    plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes OEM BDS initialization codes CPU initialization error North Bridge initialization error South Bridge initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation
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    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
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    Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATA2 HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATA2 in RAID / AHCI mode. Intel® X79 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed through
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    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 reduce the risk of HDD
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    follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD damage and data loss. Step 1 Please connect SATA power cable 1x4pin end (White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable. Step 2 Connect SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATA2 / SATA3
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    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
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    the installation of Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and "Intel Rapid Storage Information" for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks
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    SATA3 Operation Mode" to [AHCI] for SATA3_M0 to SATA3_M5 ports. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the
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    Guide Dual LAN with Teaming function enabled on this motherboard workload from a failed port to a working port. The speed of driver from the following path of motherboard Support CD: 32-bit: .. \Drivers\LAN\Broadcom\Win7-64_Win7_Vista64_Vista_XP64_ XP(v14.8.4.1)\BACS\IA32 64-bit: .. \Drivers
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    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
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    ned and exit the Manage Teams window. 13. Click Yes when the a team name more than once, an error message is displayed indicating that the name has been correctly performed, a virtual team adapter driver is created for each configured team. * a hub is supported for testing, it is recommended to connect
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    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
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    the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY back on. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and
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    To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for all the settings To save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI
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    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 reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issue
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    Manual]. The default value is [Auto]. Core Current Limit Use this item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode. Additional Turbo Voltage Use this item to add voltage when CPU Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency
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    (tRTP) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tFAW Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. The CR) Auto/Manual setting. Min: 1N. Max: 3N. The default is [Auto]. DRAM Power Down Mode Use this item to adjust DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [
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    default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CH D) Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH D) Auto/20/30/40/60/120 setting. The default is [Auto]. Memory Power Savings Mode Use this item to configure Memory Power Savings Mode. The default value is [Auto]. 75
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    to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. VTT Voltage Use this to select VTT Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. CPU PLL Voltage Use this to select CPU PLL Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. PCH 1.1V Voltage Use this to select PCH 1.1V Voltage. The default value is [Auto
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    you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Confi in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save
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    3.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Setting Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard. Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes
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    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 reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issue
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    3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to select the boot graphic adapter priority. The default Link Width This allows you to select PCIE 5 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
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    3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration Restore on AC/ Audio feature. If you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. Front Panel Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 81
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    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. 82
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    Configuration SATA Mode This item is for SATA2_0 to SATA2_3, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 ports. Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode]. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports Intel® X79 SATA ports
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    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 infrared port
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    3.4.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to 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 Bit. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Use this
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    use under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to enable
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    3.4.8 ME Subsystem Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Version 87
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    CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the CPU SB Temperature This allows you to set the target temperature to activate ASRock X-FAN. The default value is [50oC/122oF]. Target Fan Speed This
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    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 item is set to [On], it
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    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. 90
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    pop-out the following message, "Discard changes?" Select [Yes] to discard all changes. Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell64.efi) from
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    settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the
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    Installing 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
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    ® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB fl ash disk. You can download the driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into a USB flash disk OR copy the file from ASRock motherboard support CD. (please copy the files under following directory
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    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
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    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". 96
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    C. Reboot 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
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X79 Extreme9
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published October 2011
Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.