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Z77 Extreme3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | 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 Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 3
and CPU fan 21 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 22 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 24 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 26 2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 30 2.9 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 35 2.10 ASRock - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 4
Start Technology 65 3.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology 66 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 67 3.4.8 ACPI Configuration 68 3.4.9 USB Configuration 69 3.5 Tool 70 3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 72 3.7 Boot Screen 73 3.8 Security Screen 74 3.9 Exit Screen 75 4 Software Support - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 5
Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z77 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 Extreme3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 6
. - Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 2500/4000 - Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 7
-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions 7 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 8
Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports), supports USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 9
damage caused by overclocking. CAUTION! 1. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 10
shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you to enter your Windows® desktop in a few seconds. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 11
into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. ASRock SmartView ASRock SmartView, a new function for internet browsers, is the smart start page for IE that combines your - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 12
ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 13
This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. ASRock Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 14
Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology can offer you a better environment by extinguishing the unessential LED. By enabling Good Night LED in BIOS, the Power / HDD / LAN LED will be switched off when system is on. Not only this, Good night LED will automatically switch off Power and - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 15
9 Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 33 PCIE1 Z77 Extreme3 32 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 10 PCI Express 3.0 CMOS Battery Intel 11 ErP/EuP Ready 31 PCI1 Z77 Super I/O X X X Fast USB Fast RAM Fast LAN 30 PCIE3 12 SATA2_4_5 SATA2_2_3 SATA3_0_1 29 28 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 16
Out Port 7 Line In (Light Blue) ** 8 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 Microphone (Pink) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_2_3) 11 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1) 12 HDMI Port (HDMI1) 13 DVI with the type of speaker you use. TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 17
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 18
Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 8.6", 30.5 x 21.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 19
In order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU sockets more protection and make the installation process easier, ASRock has added a new protection cover on top of the load plate to replace the former PnP caps that were under the load plate. For the installation of Intel® 1155-Pin CPUs with the new - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 20
1155-Pin CPU alignment key 1155-Pin Socket Pin1 For proper installation, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 20 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 21
operation or contact other components. Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides flexible options to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. The white throughholes are for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 21 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 22
Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard. 6. For optimal compatibility and stability while overclocking memory frequency - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 23
notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 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 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 24
works at x4 bandwidth. 4. Please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple PCIE3 slots support Gen 3 speed. To run the PCI Express in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 25
. 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 slot that you intend to use - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 26
Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Download the driver from - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 27
Step3. 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 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 28
Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU feature. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: (For SLITM mode only) A. Double-click NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows® taskbar. B. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 29
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-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In Set PhysX GPU - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 30
Guide This motherboard supports 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 manuals for detailed installation guide. - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 31
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 cable to the DVI connector - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 32
connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE3 and PCIE4 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 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 33
. 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. ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 34
for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 34 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 35
cards to this motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to support dual VGA output after your system boots. If you haven't installed the onboard VGA driver yet, please install the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 36
PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. 3. Boot your system. Press or motherboard. 4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install them again. 5. Set up a multi-monitor display. For Windows - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 37
HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt a monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to the instructions below for - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 38
2.10 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. - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 39
is 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 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 40
CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need 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 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 41
12) SATA3_1 SATA3_0 These two Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 hard disk or the SATA2 / SATA3 connector on this motherboard. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.15, No. 22) (9-pin USB6_7) - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 42
one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. This USB 3.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports. Infrared audio devices. 1. High Definition Audio 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 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 43
switch. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 44
CHA_FAN2) (see p.15, No. 34) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.15, No. 10) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.15, No. 5) Please connect the fan cables to CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 45
ATX12V1) (see p.15, No. 1) 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 46
Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z77 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) / Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology) functions. You may install - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 47
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 crash - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 48
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 Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 49
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 use "Intel Rapid Storage" in Windows® environment, install "SATAII driver" from the Support CD again so that "Intel Rapid Storage - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 50
XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 51
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 option "SATA Mode Selection" to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 51 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 52
. Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. This section explains how to use 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 when you start up the computer. Please - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 53
3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key. Navigation Key(s) Function Description / Moves cursor left or right to select Screens / Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - To change option for the selected items - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 54
appears only when your CPU supports this function. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 55
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 issues - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 56
is [Auto]. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate Precharge Time (tRP) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tRAS Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 57
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 Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 58
Clock Delay. The default is [Auto]. MRC Fast Boot Use this item to enable or disable MRC Fast Boot. The default is [Enabled]. DIMM Exit Mode Use ]. CPU Voltage Use this to select CPU Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 59
this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology, Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 60
3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7 is required. Set to - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 61
Memory Protection" can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute codes. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 62
as the boot graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI Express]. VT-d Use this to enable or disable Intel® VT-d technology (Intel® Virtualization value is [Enabled]. If you install the PCI Express card under Windows® XP / VistaTM OS, please disable this option. Render Standby Use - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 63
Audio feature. Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN feature. Deep Sleep Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers. Good Night LED Use this item to enable - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 64
SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and [RAID Mode]. The default value is [AHCI Mode]. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages. SATA Aggressive Link Power - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 65
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds. The default is [Enabled]. Entry After Select a time to enable RTC wake timer at S3 entry. The default is [10 minutes]. Active Page Threshold Support - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 66
(R) Smart Connect Technology Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology keeps your e-mail and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. updated automatically while the computer is in sleep mode. The - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 67
3.4.7 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 Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 68
OS supports it. Check Ready Bit Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit. ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 69
OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issues, 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 or disable legacy - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 70
internet access at specified times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just save the new UEFI - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 71
updates from our servers. In other words, the system can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers and flash them without entering Windows Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by CPU Fan Setting Use this setting to configure CPU fan speed while "Dehumidifier" is - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 72
CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set CPU to set chassis fan 3's speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual]. The default value is [Full On]. Over Temperature Protection Use this to - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 73
key. 65535(0XFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. PCI ROM Priority Use this item to adjust PCI ROM Priority. The default value is [Legacy ROM]. Full Screen Logo Use this item to - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 74
3.8 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. 74 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 75
3.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop-out. Select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message "Discard - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 76
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 motherboard's features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 77
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 SP2 or above) or - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 78
64-bit (with SP2 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit (with SP1 or above). 2. Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB flash 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 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 79
64-bit on 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 need to follow the instructions below to fix this problem. Windows® VistaTM 64-bit: Microsoft® does not provide hotfix for this - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 80
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". 80 - ASRock Z77 Extreme3 | User Manual - Page 81
"OK". 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
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Z77 Extreme3
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published August 2012
Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.