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Z87 Extreme9/ac 2.11 Thunderbolt This motherboard has two thunderbolt connectors that support video output from internal VGA. Due to 32-bit OS limitations, we strongly recommend using a 64-bit OS to bring ThunderBolt into full play. For thunderbolt display installation please follow the steps below: 1. Thunderbolt cables are provided by your monitor supplier. 2. Thunderbolt ports on this motherboard supports DisplayPort 1.2 Re-drive (Pass-Through) mode with HBR2 Data Rates. *If you are using a DP 1.2 monitor, plug it directly to the motherboard's thunderbolt port. If the DP 1.2 monitor is connected to a thunderbolt device which is hooked up to the motherboard's thunderbolt port, the monitor can only work as DP 1.1 monitor. Internal VGA If you want to use the internal VGA with the Thunderbolt ports, simply connect your monitor to either Thunderbolt port (see p.13, No. 14, 15) on the motherboard using a Thunderbolt cable. 47 English

Section	Page
Chapter 1 Introduction	7
1.1 Package Contents	7
1.2 Specifications	8
1.3 Unique Features	13
1.4 Motherboard Layout	17
1.5 I/O Panel	19
1.6 WiFi + BT Module and ASRock Wi-SD Box	21
Chapter 2 Installation	25
2.1 Installing the CPU	26
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink	29
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)	30
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)	32
2.5 Jumpers Setup	33
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors	34
2.7 Smart Switches	39
2.8 Dr. Debug	40
2.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITM , 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide	42
2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards	42
2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards	44
2.9.3 Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards	46
2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup	48
2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, 4-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide	49
2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards	49
2.10.4 Thunderbolt	53
2.11 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide	54
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation	55
3.1 Installing Drivers	55
3.2 A-Tuning	56
3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology	59
3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology	64
3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology	69
3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral	69
3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop	74
3.6 Start8	77
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY	80
4.1 Introduction	80
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar	80
4.1.2 Navigation Keys	81
4.2 Main Screen	82
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen	83
4.4 Advanced Screen	92
4.4.1 CPU Configuration	93
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration	95
4.4.3 Storage Configuration	97
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology	99
4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology	100
4.4.6 Intel® Thunderbolt	101
4.4.7 Super IO Configuration	103
4.4.8 ACPI Configuration	104
4.4.9 USB Configuration	106
4.5 Tools	107
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen	110
4.7 Boot Screen	111
4.8 Security Screen	114

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Z87 Extreme9/ac

2.11

Thunderbolt

°is motherboard has two thunderbolt connectors that support video output from

internal VGA. Due to 32-bit OS limitations, we strongly recommend using a 64-bit

OS to bring °underBolt into full play. For thunderbolt display installation please

follow the steps below:

Internal VGA

If you want to use the internal VGA with the °underbolt ports, simply connect

your monitor to either °underbolt port (see p.13, No. 14, 15) on the motherboard

using a °underbolt cable.

1. °underbolt cables are provided by your monitor supplier.

2. °underbolt ports on this motherboard supports DisplayPort 1.2 Re-drive (Pass-°rough)

mode with HBR2 Data Rates.

*If you are using a DP 1.2 monitor, plug it directly to the motherboard’s thunderbolt port.

If the DP 1.2 monitor is connected to a thunderbolt device which is hooked up to the

motherboard’s thunderbolt port, the monitor can only work as DP 1.1 monitor.