Z87 Extreme4TB4 - Motherboard ASROCK - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Motherboard
Brand	ASRock
Model	Z87 Extreme4/TB4
Form Factor	ATX (30.5 x 24.4 cm)
CPU Socket	LGA1150
Chipset	Intel Z87
Memory Type	DDR3 non-ECC, unbuffered, dual channel
Maximum Memory Capacity	32 GB (4 x DDR3 DIMM)
Supported Memory Frequencies	DDR3 2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066
Expansion Slots	3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16/x8/x4), 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 x PCI
Integrated Graphics	Intel HD Graphics (via CPU), D-Sub, HDMI, DisplayPort/Thunderbolt outputs
Audio	Realtek ALC1150 7.1-channel HD Audio with Purity Sound
Network	Intel I217V Gigabit Ethernet
SATA Storage	6 x SATA 6 Gb/s (Intel Z87) + 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s (ASMedia), RAID 0/1/5/10
USB Ports	4 x USB 3.0 (rear), 2 x USB 2.0 (rear), 6 x USB 2.0 via headers, 1 x vertical USB 3.0
Thunderbolt	2 Thunderbolt ports (DisplayPort compatible)
BIOS	Dual UEFI AMI (main + backup), physical selector
Power	ATX 24-pin + ATX 12V 8-pin
Approximate Weight	Approximately 1.2 kg
Compatible Operating System	Windows 8/8 64-bit, Windows 7/7 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions - Z87 Extreme4TB4 ASROCK

Which processors are compatible with the ASRock Z87 Extreme4/TB4 motherboard?

The motherboard supports 4th generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Xeon, Pentium, and Celeron processors (Haswell) with LGA1150 socket.

What type of RAM memory can I use?

It accepts DDR3 non-ECC, unbuffered memory in dual-channel configuration. Maximum capacity is 32 GB via 4 slots. Supported frequencies range from 1066 MHz up to 2933 MHz when overclocking.

Does the motherboard support Thunderbolt?

Yes, it has two Thunderbolt ports on the rear, compatible with Thunderbolt devices and DisplayPort monitors. The bandwidth can reach 10 Gbit/s.

Can I use multiple graphics cards?

Yes, it supports AMD CrossFireX (up to 3-way) and NVIDIA SLI (up to 2-way) via PCIe 3.0 x16 slots.

How do I update the BIOS?

The motherboard has two BIOS chips (main and backup). You can update the BIOS via the UEFI utility or use the Secure Backup UEFI feature. A physical selector allows switching between the two chips.

What audio ports are available?

It features a Realtek ALC1150 7.1-channel HD audio codec with headphone amplifier (up to 600 Ohms) and optical SPDIF output. Jack connectors are located on the rear and front panel.

Is it possible to overclock the processor?

Yes, the motherboard is designed for overclocking with 12-phase Digi Power, support for unlocked K-series processors, and full voltage controls in the BIOS.

What storage technologies are supported?

The SATA 6 Gbit/s connectors (Intel Z87 and ASMedia) support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, NCQ, AHCI, and Hot Plug. Intel Rapid Storage and Smart Response technologies are also included.

How to clear CMOS settings?

You can use the CLRCMOS1 jumper (short pins 2-3 for 5 seconds) or the Clear CMOS button on the motherboard (with the computer turned off and unplugged).

What indicators and buttons are built into the board?

The motherboard has power/reset, Clear CMOS, and BIOS selection buttons. A Dr Debug display and LEDs for the active BIOS aid in diagnostics.

USER MANUAL Z87 Extreme4TB4 ASROCK

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Motherboard Layout

No. Description

1 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)
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 Connector (ATXPWR1)
8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5)
9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2)
10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1)
11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3)
12 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5)
13 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1)
14 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1)
15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
17 Power Switch (PWRBTN1)
18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
19 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1)
20 Power LED Header (PLED1)
21 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
22 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_6)
23 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3)
24 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)
25 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)
26 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
27 COM Port Header (COM1)
28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
29 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)
30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)

I/O Panel

No. Description No. Description

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 10 Microphone (Pink)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 11 Optical SPDIF Out Port
3 eSATA Connector ^** 12 Thunderbolt Port (TBT1)
4 Display Port Input (HDMI_DP_1) 13 Thunderbolt Port (TBT2)
5 D-Sub Port 14 HDMI-In Port
6 Central / Bass (Orange) 15 HDMI-Out Port
7 Rear Speaker (Black) 16 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23)
8 Line In (Light Blue) 17 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01)
9 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 18 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

* There are two LEDs on the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off	10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green	1Gbps connection

** The eSATA connector supports SATA with cables within 1 meters.

*** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

Audio Output Channels	Front Speaker (No. 9)	Rear Speaker (No. 7)	Central / Bass (No. 6)	Line In (No. 8)
2 V -- -- --
4 V V -- --
6 V V V --
8 V V V V

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 "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use the front panel audio.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme4/TB4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. 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 Extreme4/TB4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock Z87 Extreme4/TB4 Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock Z87 Extreme4/TB4 Support CD
• 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card

1.2 Specifications

Platform	ATX Form FactorPremium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
A-Style	Home CloudPurity SoundTMHDMI-In
CPU	Supports 4thGeneration Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 / Xeon® / Pentium® / Celeron® in LGA1150 PackageDigi Power Design12 Power Phase DesignSupports Intel* Turbo Boost 2.0 TechnologySupports Intel*K-Series unlocked CPUSupportsASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
Chipset	Intel* Z87
Memory	Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology4 x DDR3 DIMM slotsSupports DDR3 2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memoryMax. capacity of system memory: 32GB(see CAUTION)Supports Intel* Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2Distortion-Free Slot
Expansion Slot	3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE1); dual at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE3); triple at x8 (PCIE1) / x4 (PCIE3) / x4 (PCIE4))1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot2 x PCI slotsSupports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTMSupports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM

Graphics

• Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
• Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600
• Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1
  • Max. shared memory 1792MB
• Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, HDMI and DisplayPort/Thunderbolt ports
  • Supports Triple Monitors
• Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz
• Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
• Supports DisplayPort/Thunderbolt with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz
• Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required)
• Supports HDCP function with HDMI and DisplayPort/Thunderbolt ports
• Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with HDMI and DisplayPort/Thunderbolt ports
• Supports data transfer rate up to 10Gbps with Thunderbolt port
  • Supports Daisy-chain up to 6 Thunderbolt devices

Audio

• 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec)
  • Premium Blu-ray audio support
  • Supports Purity Sound ^TM
• 115dB SNR DAC with differential amplifier
• TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (supports up to 600 Ohms headsets)
• Direct Drive Technology
• EMI shielding cover
• PCB isolate shielding
  • Supports DTS Connect

LAN

• Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Giga PHY Intel® I217V
• Supports Intel® Remote Wake Technology
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supports PXE

Rear Panel I/O

• 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
- 1 x D-Sub Port
- 1 x HDMI-Out Port
- 1 x HDMI-In Port
- 1 x DisplayPort Input for Thunderbolt port (TBT1 for test only)
- 2 x Thunderbolt Ports (support Thunderbolt devices or DisplayPort Monitors)
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x eSATA Connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia Hub)
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Storage

• 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® Z87, 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
• 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug (SATA3_A2 connector is shared with the eSATA port)
• 1 x eSATA connector by ASMedia ASM1061, supports NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and Port Multiplier

Connector

• 1 x IR header
• 1 x COM port header
  • 1 x Power LED header
• 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
• 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin)

• 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)
• 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector
- 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
• 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0
• 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports)
• 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
• 1 x Power Switch with LED
• 1 x Reset Switch with LED
• 1 x Clear CMOS Switch
• 1 x BIOS Selection Switch

BIOS Feature

• 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS)
  • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology
  • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
• SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
• CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjustment

Support CD

- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer

Hardware

• CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing
• CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature)
• CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
• Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore

os

- Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit compliant

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, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

Due to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows ^® 32-bit operating systems. Windows ^® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows ^® cannot use.

1.3 Unique Features

ASRock A-Tuning

A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and 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 without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

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 into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5).

ASRock XFast USB

ASRock XFast USB can boost the performance of your USB storage devices. The performance may depend on the properties of the device.

ASRock XFast LAN

ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which includes the benefits listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application's priority ideally and add new programs to the list. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can lower the latency in games. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are currently transferring.

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 speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.

ASRock Crashless BIOS

ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature.

ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)

Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.

ASRock Internet Flash

ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you without entering Windows OS. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash.

ASRock UEFI System Browser

ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected.

ASRock Dehumidifier Function

Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling

“Dehumidifier Function”. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.

ASRock Easy RAID Installer

ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode.

ASRock Easy Driver Installer

For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically.

ASRock Interactive UEFI

ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more amusement.

ASRock Fast Boot

With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from a cold boot. No more waiting! The speedy boot will completely change your user experience and behavior.

ASRock Restart to UEFI

Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience. The lightning boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC. By enabling this function, the PC will enter the UEFI directly after you restart.

ASRock Good Night LED

ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is powered on. Good Night LED will automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well.

ASRock USB Key

In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically!

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 FAN-Tastic Tuning

ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in A-Tuning. Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.

ASRock Distortion-Free Slot

ASRock's new pin design for the memory slots may appear to be the same as former designs, but actually effectively reduces distortion and promotes performance, because we strive for perfection even in the most trivial details.

Chapter 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 motherboard settings.

• Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.
• In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
• Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
• Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components.
• When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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 CPU will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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Technical diagram of a computer processor internal structure showing mounting holes and internal components (no text or labels)

Diagram of a computer monitor with an orange curved arrow indicating motion or rotation (no text or symbols present)

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Diagram of a computer processor showing internal components and a close-up view of the base (no text or symbols)

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.

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

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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 pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Priority DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

1 Populated Populated
2 Populated Populated
3 Populated Populated Populated Populated

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.

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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 of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

PCI slots:

The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are used to install expansion cards that have 32-bit PCI interface.

PCIe slots:

PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.

PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.

PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.

PCIe Slot Configurations

PCIE1 PCIE3 PCIE4

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A

Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX ^TM or SLI ^TM Mode x8 x8 N/A

Three Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireX ^TM Mode x8 x4 x4

For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards.

2.5 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

(see p.1, No. 15)

Clear CMOSDefault

CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear 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 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, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.

The Clear CMOS Button has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper.

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.

System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.1, No. 21)

Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power 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 when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

Power LED Header

(3-pin PLED1)

(see p.1, No. 20)

Serial ATA3 Connectors

(SATA3_0_1:

see p.1, No. 10)

(SATA3_2_3:

see p.1, No. 11)

(SATA3_4_5:

see p.1, No. 12)

(SATA3_A1_A2:

see p.1, No. 9)

SATA3 0 1S8ATA34A15SATA323

Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate the system's power status.

These eight SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. If the eSATA port on the rear I/O has been connected, the internal SATA3_A2 will not function.

To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z87 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for your bootable devices.

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB2_3)

(see p.1, No. 23)

(9-pin USB4_5)

(see p.1, No. 24)

(9-pin USB6_7)

(see p.1, No. 25)

Besides two USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports.

USB 3.0 Headers

(19-pin USB3_4_5)

(see p.1, No. 8)

(USB3_6)

(see p.1, No. 22)

Besides four USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is one header and one port on this motherboard.

Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports.

Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.1, No. 28)

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 support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below:

A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. You don't need to connect them for the AC'97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic, go to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume".

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER1)

(see p.1, No. 18)

DUMMY SPEAKER

+5V
DUMMY

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors

(4-pin CHA_FAN1)

(see p.1, No. 16)

Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin.

(3-pin CHA_FAN2)

(see p.1, No. 30)

(3-pin CHA_FAN3)

(see p.1, No. 29)

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

(see p.1, No. 1)

CPU Fan Connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.1, No. 3)

(3-pin CPU_FAN2)

(see p.1, No. 4)

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.1, No. 7)

This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13.

ATX 12V Power

Connector

(8-pin ATX12V1)

(see p.1, No. 2)

This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1)

(see p.1, No. 26)

This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.

Serial Port Header

(9-pin COM1)

(see p.1, No. 27)

This COM1 header supports a serial port module.

2.7 Smart Switches

The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values.

Power Switch

(PWRBTN)

(see p.1, No. 17)

Power Switch allows users to quickly turn on/off the system.

Reset Switch

(RSTBTN)

(see p.1, No. 19)

Reset Switch allows users to quickly reset the system.

Clear CMOS Switch

(CLRCBTN)

(see p.1, No. 13)

Clear CMOS Switch allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values.

This function is operational only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply.

BIOS Selection Switch

(BIOS_SEL1)

(see p.1 No. 14)

BIOS Selection Switch allows the system to boot from either BIOS A or BIOS B.

This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which enhances the safety and stability of your system. Normally, the system will work on the primary BIOS. However, if the primary BIOS is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to "B", then the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot. After that, use "Secure Backup UEFI" in the UEFI Setup Utility to duplicate a working copy of the BIOS files to the primary BIOS to ensure normal system operation. For safety issues, users are not able to update the backup BIOS manually. Users may refer to the BIOS LEDs (BIOS_A_LED or BIOS_B_LED) to identify which BIOS is currently activated.

1 Einleitung

Serial-ATA-III-An- schlüsse

(SATA3_0_1:

siehe S. 1, Nr. 10)

(SATA3_2_3:

siehe S. 1, Nr. 11)

(SATA3_4_5:

siehe S. 1, Nr. 12)

(SATA3_A1_A2:

siehe S. 1, Nr. 9)

SATA3 0 1SATAA34A5 SATA3 2 3

• FCC, CE, WHQL
• ErP/EuP Ready (alimentation ErP/EuP ready requise)

• Supporta DTS Connect

LAN

• LAN Gigabit 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Giga PHY Intel® I217V
• Supporta la tecnologia Intel® Remote Wake
• Supporta Wake-On-LAN
• Supporta Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supporta PXE

I/O pan-

nello

posteriore

• 1 x porta mouse/tastiera PS/2
- 1 x porta D-Sub
- 1 x porta HDMI-Out
• 1 x porta HDMI-In
- 1 x ingresso DisplayPort per porta Thunderbolt (TBT1 solo per test)
- 2 x porte Thunderbolt (supporta dispositivi Thunderbolt o monitor DisplayPort)
• 1 x porta uscita SPDIF ottico
• 1 x connettore eSATA
- 2 x porte USB 2.0
• 4 x porte USB 3.0 (ASMedia Hub)
- 1 x porta LAN RJ-45 con LED (ACT/LINK LED e SPEED LED)
- Jack audio HD: altoparlante posteriore/centrale/basso/ingresso linea/altoparlante anteriore/microfono

Archiviazi-

one

Эта материнская

плата снабжена

Колодка COM1

поддерживает

подключение модуля

Este terminal COM1 suporta um módulo de porta de série.

1.5 Interruptores inteligentes

(3-pin CHA_FAN2) (bkz sf.1, No. 30) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (bkz sf.1, No. 29)

(3-pin PWR_FAN1) (bkz sf.1, No. 1)

このマザーボードは 4 ピ

ン CPU ファン (静音ファ

ン）コネクターを提供し

ます。3 ピンの CPU ファ

ンを接続する場合には、

ピン 1-3 に接続してください

さい。

ATX 電源コネクター

(24 ピン ATXPWR1)

(p.1、No.7参照)

このマザーボードは 24 ピ

ン ATX 電源コネクター

を提供します。20 ピンの

ATX 電源を使用するに

は、ピン 1と 13番に合わ

せて接続してください。

ATX12V 電源コネクター

(8 ピン ATX12V1)

(p.1、No.2参照)

このマザーボードは 8 ピ

ン ATX12V 電源コネク

ターを提供します。4 ピ

ンの ATX 電源を使用す

るには、ピン 1と 5番に

合わせて接続してくださ

い。

赤外モジュールヘッダー

(5 ピン IR1)

(p.1、No.26参照)

このヘッダーはオプションのワ

清除 CMOS 跳線

(CLRCMOS1)

(請參閱第1頁，編號15)

清除 CMOS預設

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

RESET (Switch Atur Ulang):