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change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 3
The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 4
Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 I/O Panel 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 5
3.6 ASRock APP Shop 58 3.6.1 UI Overview 58 3.6.2 Apps 59 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 62 3.6.4 Setting 63 3.7 Start8 64 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 67 4.1 Introduction 67 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 67 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 68 4.2 Main Screen 69 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 70 4.4 Advanced - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 6
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 98 4.7 Boot Screen 99 4.8 Security Screen 102 4.9 Exit Screen 103 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 7
find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97M Pro4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97M Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97M Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 8
Coreth Processors (Socket 1150) • Digi Power design • 4 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 9
Z97M Pro4 Graphics Audio LAN • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Supports ALC892 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • Gigabit - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 10
pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 11
Z97M Pro4 BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 12
for your convenience. We provide various apps and support software for users to download on the mainpage of APP Shop. You can easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date with a few clicks. ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 13
Z97M Pro4 ASRock APP Charger Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to 40% faster than before on your computer. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 14
pages? Just select "UEFI Guide"! The tutorial will explain every detailed setting and help you to customize your UEFI easily. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 15
Z97M Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your personal computer. Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have encountered, describe the problem in detail, and then attach an - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 16
1.4 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Ps2 Keyboard/ Mouse HDMI1 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 3.0 PCIE1 Z97M Pro4 PCI1 Super I/O COM1 1 1 PCI2 LPT1 RoHS PCIE2 1 CI1 TPMS1 USB6_7 1 1 USB8_9 1 Intel Z97 TB1 CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 17
ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power ) 27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) Z97M Pro4 English 11 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 18
1.5 I/O Panel 1 2 46 3 57 14 13 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 D-Sub Port 3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 12 11 10 98 No. Description 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port 10 USB 3.0 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 19
Z97M Pro4 * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 20
Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 21
Z97M Pro4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 22
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Z97M Pro4 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 17 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 24
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 CPU_FAN English 18 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 25
Z97M Pro4 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 26
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Z97M Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 28
setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on 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 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 29
Z97M Pro4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). HDLED ( - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 30
+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides four USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is one header on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10, No. 26) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 31
Z97M Pro4 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.10, No. 15) Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 17) - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 32
FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 234 FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10, No. 7) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10, No - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 33
Z97M Pro4 Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.10, No. 22) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. TPM Header (17- - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 34
are AMD certified. 2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. It is recommended to use a AMD - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 35
Z97M Pro4 Step 3 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. 29 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 36
optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer. Please check AMD's website - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 37
Z97M Pro4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 38
RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock's support , System Info, Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer. - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 39
Z97M Pro4 XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive. XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection! Select a specific mode for making the designated program's priority - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 40
on count, power on hours, S.M.A.R.T. values, current temperature, etc. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. The health status block displays Good (in green color), Caution (in yellow color) or Bad (in red color). Click on the health status icon to configure settings for an alert to - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 41
OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. Z97M Pro4 System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 35 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 42
Live Update Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem. 36 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 43
Z97M Pro4 Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 37 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 44
will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 45
Z97M Pro4 3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to AHCI. Press F10 to save changes and exit. 5. Enter Windows 8/7. Windows will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 46
Step 3 When prompted to restart after the setup, click Yes to reboot. English Step 4 Double-click the Intel® Rapid Start Technology Manager icon system tray. in the Windows 40 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 47
Z97M Pro4 Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on. Drag the slider to configure the time. For example, if the timer value is set to ten minutes, the system will enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep state for ten minutes. If the timer is set to 0 minutes, Windows will immediately enable Rapid - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 48
of the programs or files you were executing before entering sleep state. 4. When you wish to continue to use the computer just hit the power button, the system will rapidly return to Windows, the programs and files which you were using before entering sleep state will be accessible immediately. 42 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 49
time and keeps the content always up-to-date. 3.4.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows 8.1/8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 50
3.4.2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect. Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start -> - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 51
Z97M Pro4 Step 3 Click the Add button. Take Foxmail as an example, add Foxmail to the Application list. Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List, then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List. Step 5 Click Apply to enable Smart Connect. 45 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 52
Step 7 Drag the slider to configure how often the system will connect to the network to download updates. Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates, but may cause more power consumption. Using Smart Connect 1. Keep the applications which you wish to connect to the internet and receive - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 53
Z97M Pro4 4. The system will wake up from sleep state periodically, and then start to update Foxmail. The screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain minimum power usage. Afterwards, the system will automatically return to sleep state again. 5. Upon waking up the system, you will - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 54
if the computer is in off mode. For ASRock motherboards with a Intel® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up their up the computer then use any other preferred remote desktop application. This motherboard supports Remote Wake Technology with the onboard Intel® LAN, so you can connect - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 55
Z97M Pro4 3.5.1 Intel® Remote Wake Technology Intel® Remote Wake Technology allows you to wake up and remote control your home computer from sleep state. Before configuring this feature, verify the followings on your host computer: • Make sure that the "PCIE Devices Power On" is enabled in UEFI - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 56
Computer You can find the Orbweb.ME Professional host software in the Support CD or just download it from http://orbweb.me. Step 1 Click installer package file to start installation. Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Step 3 When installation completes, reboot the - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 57
Z97M Pro4 Step 3 You will receive a verification email. Follow the steps in the up for your host computer, you can click Configure this computer in the screen to begin. Step 2 Click Folder Settings tab and the default shared folders display. To add a folder, click . Select a folder to add it into - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 58
Remote Wake-Up allows you to remotely put your host computer to sleep and wake your host computer up from a client device. If you use a motherboard with dual LAN ports, please disable one of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake-Up function. To do so, go to Control Panel - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 59
Z97M Pro4 Step 4 Click and power options appear. Click to select Restart, Sleep or Shut Down. Select Restart from the options to restart your host computer remotely. When you select Sleep, if the host device is WOW(Wake-On-Wan) compatible, you can put your host computer to sleep (S3/S4). The host - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 60
the host device is not WOW compatible, the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will dissappear. You have to physically wake up computer in order to bring power option icon back to online. 2. The Intel® Remote Wake Technology does not support remote wake-up from shutdwon (S5 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 61
Z97M Pro4 Step 5 Enter the Windows password to log in and you will see the desktop of your host computer. Please refer to the user manual of the Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional for more instructions on how to use Orbweb.ME Professional. For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 62
to open the folder. Step 6 Click on a file name to preivew the file. You can also delete, rename, move, and copy a selected file. For more instructions on how to use Xplorer, refer to the user manual of the Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional. 56 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 63
Z97M Pro4 For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install "Orbweb.ME Professional" app . You can also delete, rename, move, and copy a selected file. For more instructions on how to use Xplorer, refer to the user manual of the Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional. Tutorial Video 57 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 64
APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Double-click on your desktop to - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 65
Z97M Pro4 3.6.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 66
Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. English To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon . *The trash icon may not appear for - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 67
Z97M Pro4 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 68
3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see more details. - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 69
Z97M Pro4 3.6.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup. 63 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 70
customizations for greater efficiency. 3.7.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.7.2 Configuring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. Then select the theme of - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 71
Configure Z97M Pro4 Configure provides configuration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick access to recently used apps, the functionality of the power button, and more. Control 65 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 72
Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop. It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 73
time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 74
the screen To display the General Help Screen Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default values for all the settings Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Print screen Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen English 68 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 75
Full HD resolution. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 76
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 overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 77
setting without throttling. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 78
. DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications. DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted 72 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 79
Z97M Pro4 and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Performance Mode Choose high performance mode to increase memory performance. Use default settings for better system stability. DRAM Configuration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 80
Time (tRAS) The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command. Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued. Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of delay that must elapse after - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 81
Z97M Pro4 tRDRD Configure between module read to read delay. tRDRDDR Configure between module read to read delay from different ranks. tRDRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRWSR Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. tWRRD Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRDDR Configure between - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 82
to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CHB) Use this to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. Command Tri State Enable for DRAM power saving. MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. DIMM Exit - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 83
Z97M Pro4 Vcore Voltage Additional Offset Configure the dynamic Vcore voltage added to the Vcore. CPU Cache Override Voltage Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache. Setting the voltage higher may increase - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 84
DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage. PCH 1.05V Voltage Chipset 1.05V Voltage. Use default settings for best performance. PCH 1.5V Voltage I/O 1.5V Voltage. Use default settings for best performance. 78 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 85
Z97M Pro4 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology, Intel® Thunderbolt™ , Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 86
sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. 80 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 87
Z97M Pro4 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks. Intel Virtualization Technology - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 88
better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 89
Z97M Pro4 Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. On/Off Play With ASRock On/Off Play users can connect their portable audio devices, such as - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 90
/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection IDE: For better compatibility. AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 91
Z97M Pro4 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability. 85 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 92
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds. 86 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 93
4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Z97M Pro4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. while the computer is in sleep mode. English 87 - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 94
Rom Enable to skip ThunderboltTM Option ROM during POST for faster boot speed. TBT Device IO resource Support Enable IO Resource Support if your older Thunderbolt devices have trouble working properly. Thunderbolt™ PCIe Cache-line Size Configure the cache-line size of the Thunderbolt PCIe subtree - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 95
4.4.7 Super IO Configuration Z97M Pro4 PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. Parallel Port Enable or disable the Parallel port. Change Settings Select the address of - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 96
4.4.8 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. Check Ready Bit Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only when the hard disk is ready, this is recommended for better system - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 97
Z97M Pro4 Ring-In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals. RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system. USB Keyboard/Remote Power On - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 98
is disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to use USB devices under Windows® 7). Set [Disabled] to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 99
Z97M Pro4 USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this option to fix it. Please note that after enabling this option, it is normal that the system will postpone booting up after pressing the power button. 93 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 100
4.4.10 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. 94 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 101
4.5 Tools Z97M Pro4 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 102
storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 103
Z97M Pro4 If Dehumidifier Function is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Duration - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 104
of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 105
Z97M Pro4 4.7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 106
Boot Failure Guard Count Configure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you're running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 107
Z97M Pro4 Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Do not launch? Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 108
and press enter to remove the password. User Password Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Secure Boot Enable to support Windows 8.1 / 8 Secure Boot. 102 English - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 109
4.9 Exit Screen Z97M Pro4 Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop out. Select [OK] to save - ASRock Z97M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 110
or want to know more about ASRock, you're welcome to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec
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Z97M Pro4
Z97M Pro4