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  • ASRock Z87 Pro3 | User Manual - Page 1
    User Manual
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    undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices -special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com
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    the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27 3.1 Installing Drivers 27 3.2 A-Tuning 28 3.3 Intel® Rapid
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    56 4.2 Main Screen 57 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 58 4.4 Advanced Screen 66 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 67 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 69 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 71 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 73 4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 74 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration 75 4.4.7 ACPI
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    . You may 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 Z87 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Pro3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables
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    Xeon® / Pentium® / Celeron® in LGA1150 Package • Digi Power Design • 4 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU Chipset • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC
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    Z87 Pro3 • Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (
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    BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" • 1 x IR header • 1 x COM port header • 1 x Power LED header • 2 x CPU Fan
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    Z87 Pro3 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS
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    improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 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
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    Z87 Pro3 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the
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    , even when the PC is turned off (or in ACPI S5 mode)! This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the
  • ASRock Z87 Pro3 | User Manual - Page 13
    Z87 Pro3 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world. You will be able to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. ASRock
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    USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 PWR_FAN1 2 34 ATX12V1 HDMI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240- Z87 Pro3 25 24 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM 6 USB3_4_5 1 LAN PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 64Mb BIOS CMOS Battery RoHS Intel 7 Audio CODEC PCIE3 Z87
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    (IR1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 25 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) Z87 Pro3 English 11
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    1.5 I/O Panel 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 14 13 12 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 D-Sub Port 3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 11 10 9 8 No. Description 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 Central / Bass (Orange)
  • ASRock Z87 Pro3 | User Manual - Page 17
    Z87 Pro3 * 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 LAN To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find the "
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    2 Installation This is an 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
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    Z87 Pro3 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, the
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    Z87 Pro3 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
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    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 18 2 CPU_FAN English
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    Z87 Pro3 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM
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    Z87 Pro3 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 4 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
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    and reset the system parameters to default 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
  • ASRock Z87 Pro3 | User Manual - Page 27
    Z87 Pro3 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 of power switch, reset switch, power LED,
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    PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides two USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_4_5) (see p.10, No. 6) Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D
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    Z87 Pro3 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10, No. 23) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must
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    +12V FAN_SPEED GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 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. 5) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10
  • ASRock Z87 Pro3 | User Manual - Page 31
    Z87 Pro3 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
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    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 OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer. 28 English
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    utilities. Z87 Pro3 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. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by
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    Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the time. Please set a hotkey for switching between the two devices. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. 30 English
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    Z87 Pro3 Tech Service Contact Tech Service. 31 English
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    Intel System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. There are certain risks. Please 2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows Registry Editor. Double
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    Z87 Pro3 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
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    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 34
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    Z87 Pro3 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,
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    state for a period of time. The power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut off, it will not cause data loss 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
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    Z87 Pro3 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. It saves your waiting
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    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 Z87 Pro3 | User Manual - Page 43
    Z87 Pro3 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. 39 English
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    Step 6 Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager icon Windows system tray. in the 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.
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    Z87 Pro3 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.
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    ® Remote Wake Technology allows you to use programs or services over the Internet to wake up your home computer from energy efficient sleep mode. Before configuring this feature, verify the following. • Remote Wake has been enabled in "Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager". • Make sure that the
  • ASRock Z87 Pro3 | User Manual - Page 47
    Z87 Pro3 Step 3 A new mesh window will pop up. Enter a mesh name and password. Step 4 Select all the checkboxes and click Create Mesh. Downloading and Installing Mesh
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    Step 4 Click Install / Update. Step 5 Wait a minute for the New Machine to appear in "My Device". 44 English
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    Step 6 Check whether "Intel Remote Wake" appeared or not. Z87 Pro3 Step 7 Click on Power Actions. Step 8 Click on Wake or Sleep. English 45
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    Waking up a PC using mobile device. Before waking up your home computer using a mobile device, please log out of MeshCentral on other previously used computers or devices. Step 1 Login to meshcentral.com/m. Step 2 Select a Machine. Step 3 Click on Wake or Sleep. Tutorial Video 46 English
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    that the "Remote Wake" has been enabled in "Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager". Setup Guide Step 1 Download and install Streamer on your home computer, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Splashtop Streamer. Then enter your Splashtop
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    1 In "Splashtop 2", tap an online machine from the list to connect to your home computer. Step 2 Start remotely accessing your home computer. The functionality and price of the Splashtop APP and subscription fee is subject to change. Please check www.splashtop.com for for details. 48 English
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    Accessing Data Z87 Pro3 Playing Video English 49
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    click on your desktop to access Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, damage caused by overclocking. 3.6.1 UI Overview Navigation Panel Adjustment Panel Information Panel English functions of this tuning utility. Adjustment Panel: Provides tuning options.
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    Z87 Pro3 System Information Displays the major information of your system. Manual Tuning Manual Tuning shows the major readings of your system and allows you to tune the parameters, including voltage for the CPU both CPU and memory. overclocking settings and Benchmark results, which can be exported
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    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
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    Configure Z87 Pro3 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 53 English
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    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
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    Z87 Pro3 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Not only will it make BIOS >, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis is constantly being updated, the following overclocking
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    4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item. Please check the following
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    UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Z87 Pro3 Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 57
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    , you can set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the
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    Z87 Pro3 Spread Spectrum Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing EMI tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power,
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    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 and assign the appropriate frequency
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    Z87 Pro3 DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to confirm and apply your new settings. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of clock
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    write to read delay. tWRRDDR Configure between module write to read delay from different ranks. tWRRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRRSR Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. Configure between module write to read delay from different DIMMs. tWRWR Configure between module write to write delay
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    ' WR for channel A. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B. ODT NOM (CHA) Use this 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]. Z87 Pro3 English 63
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    the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load. CPU Cache Adaptive Voltage Configure the voltage added 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 system stability when overclocking
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    Z87 Pro3 System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the System Agent. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I/O Analog Voltage. CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset CPU I/O Digital Voltage. CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable
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    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, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration. Setting wrong
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    Z87 Pro3 Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved. Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. CPU C States Support
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    C State Support for power saving. 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
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    4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Z87 Pro3 Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of
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    With ASRock On/Off Play users can connect their portable audio devices, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone to the PC and listen to music through the computer's speakers even when the computer is turned off. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs. Onboard LAN Enable
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    Configuration Z87 Pro3 SATA Controller(s) Enable/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
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    indicators of reliability. 72 English
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    4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Z87 Pro3 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. English 73
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    4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 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. 74 English
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    4.4.6 Super IO Configuration Z87 Pro3 Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. Infrared Port Enable or disable the Infrared port. 75 English
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    4.4.7 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCI device and enable wake on LAN. Wake From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the Onboard Intel I217V LAN. 76 English
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    Z87 Pro3 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
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    4.4.8 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.0 Controller Enable or disable all 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 recommended to disable legacy USB
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    4.5 Tools Z87 Pro3 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the 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
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    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 you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended
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    Z87 Pro3 Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is enabled, the computer will power before it returns to S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is enabled. The higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Max: 255 Min: 1 Save User
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    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 1 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose
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    Z87 Pro3 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
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    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 8 64-bit and
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    Z87 Pro3 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. Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that
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    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 Secure Boot. 86 English
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    4.9 Exit Screen Z87 Pro3 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
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    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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