X79 Extreme9 User Manual Version 1.1 Published July 2013 Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents 1 Introduction.......................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Package Contents.......................................................... Specifications.................................................................. Motherboard Layout........................................................ I/O Panel ....................................................................... ASRock Game Blaster ..................................................
2.24.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions................ 65 2.25 Teaming Function Operation Guide................................ 66 2.26 Untied Overclocking Technology.................................... 69 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY.................................................. 70 3.1 Introduction..................................................................... 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar..................................................... 3.1.
Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock X79 Extreme9 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. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made highquality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket - Digi Power Design - Advanced V16 + 2 Power Phase Design - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.
Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector Smart Switch - Supports PXE I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATA3 Connectors - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® X79, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 3.0), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x SATA3 6.
BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 1 x Reset Switch with LED - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - Supports “Plug and Play” - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCSA, DRAM, VTT, CPU PLL, PCH1.1V, PCH1.5V Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.
WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system 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. CAUTION! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
7. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash.
12. ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM also 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. 13.
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1.4 I/O Panel 1 2 *3 4 ** 5 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394) LAN RJ-45 Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB23) eSATA3 Connectors 6 7 8 9 10 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01) USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
1.5 ASRock Game Blaster ASRock Game Blaster is packed with the new earthshattering Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor. It is designed to deliver sound and voice with unbeatable quality and accurate 3D positional audio. It also boosts gaming performance, enables dual LAN with teaming function, and allows users to morph their voice into miscellaneous characters which is amusingly funny.
* There are two LEDs next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Specifications Platform Chipset Output Features Input Features Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Connector OS - Size: 4.3-in x 3.0-in, 11.0 cm x 7.5 cm - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made highquality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor - Powerful 32-bit 200Mhz QUAD-Processor SIMD DSP - 102dB 24-bit DAC - 101dB 24-bit ADC - Supports Stereo / 2.1 Speakers / 5.1 Surround / 7.
Chapter 2: Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
2.3 CPU Installation Load Lever For the installation of Intel 2011-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. Load Lever Contact Array Socket Body Load Plate 2011-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 2011-Pin CPU into the socket, please check 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. Step 1. Open the socket: Step 1-1.
Step 2-2. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 orientation key notch alignment key 2011-Pin CPU 2011-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to match the four orientation key notches of the CPU with the four alignment keys of the socket. Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Step 3.
2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 2011-Pin socket that supports Intel 2011-Pin CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 2011Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. For quad channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM in the slots, so that Quad Channel Memory Technology can be activated. 1. 2. 3. Due to Intel® CPU spec definition, please install the memory modules on DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, DDR3_C1 and DDR3_D1 for the first priority.
Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step 3.
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE2 / PCIE4 / PCIE5 / PCIE6 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slots) are used for PCI Express graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as ASRock Game Blaster, Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Before installing the 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. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use.
2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide 2.7.1 ASRock Game Blaster and Driver Installation Step 1. Please refer to the “Expansion Slots” section then insert ASRock Game Blaster into PCIE3 slot. Step2. Follow the step by step driver setup directions. Please make sure to use Windows® VistaTM 32-bit / 64-bit or Windows® 7 32-bit / 64-bit. ASRock Game Blaster is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. Step3. Restart your computer for ASRock Game Blaster to take effect.
2.7.2 ASRock Game Blaster Configuration This section explains how to configure your ASRock Game Blaster. 2.7.2.1 THX TRUSTUDIO PRO Surround Control the level of audio immersion in music, movies and games. Crystalizer Enhance music and movies to make them sound livelier. Bass Control the desired level of bass. Crossover Frequency Redirect all frequencies below this value to the optimal speaker for better bass response.
2.7.2.2 CRYSTALVOICE Select a recording device Mic Volume Control the level of mic volume. Mic Boost Control the level of mic boost. CrystalVoice Click the power button on the left to activate or deactivate. FX Morph your voice into different characters and accents. Smart Volume Be heard clearly without having to shout or whisper. Noise Reduction Eliminate unwanted background noise in your conversation. Acoustic Echo Cancellation Eliminate echoes that interfere with your conversation.
2.7.2.3 SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES Speakers / Headphones Configuration Select the device connected. Optional Speakers: Center Enable or disable center speaker. Subwoofer Enable or disable subwoofer. Rear pair Enable or disable rear pair speakers. If there are both speakers and front headphones connected, please select the device you desire to use as audio output. Full-Range Speakers: Select full-range speakers.
2.7.2.4 MIXER Playback Speakers Control the level of speakers playback. SPDIF-Out Control the level of SPDIF-Out playback. Balance Control the level of various speaker’s balance. REC Input Device Select input device. What U Hear Control the level of playback redirect.
2.7.2.5 EQUALIZER EQ Choose from Flat, Acoustic, Classical, Country, Dance, Jazz, New Age, Pop, Rock and Vocal. 2.7.2.
Device Connected: Select the device connected. 5.1 Surround Front Speakers Center/Subwoofer Rear Speakers 7.1 EX Surround Front Speakers Center/Subwoofer Rear Speakers Side Speakers Front panel headphones is shared with side speakers. Stereo and Microphone Speakers Microphone Stereo and Line-In Speakers Line-In Show Jack Setup dialog when an audio jack is inserted Enable or disable Jack Setup dialog.
2.7.2.7 ADVANCED FEATURES Play stereo mix to digital output Enable or disable play stereo mix to digital output.
2.7.2.8 PROFILE User Profiles You can save, load or delete your user profiles. The default is .
2.8 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS. NVIDIA® 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM technology support Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS only.
Step3. Align and insert the ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place. ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step4. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.
2.8.1.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1. Install the identical 3-Way SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Each graphics card should have two goldfingers for ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card connector. Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE4 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE6 slot.
2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the MultiGraphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU feature. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: (For SLITM mode only) A. Double-click NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows® taskbar. B. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled.
For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS: (For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode) A. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar. B. From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click NVIDIA Corporation. C. Select NVIDIA Control Panel tab. D. Select Control Panel tab. E. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. In Select an SLI configuration item, please select Enable SLI. And click Apply. F. Reboot your system.
For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS: (For 3-Way SLITM mode) A. Follow steps A to D on page 38. B. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In Select a hardware acceleration setting for PhysX item, please select Enabled. In Select an SLI configuration item, please select Enable 3-way SLI. And click Apply. C. Reboot your system. D. You can freely enjoy the benefit of 3-Way SLITM feature. * SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA® Technologies Inc.
2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC.
Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.) CrossFire Bridge or Step 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE1 slot.
2.9.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1. Install the identical 3-Way CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD® certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE4 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE6 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Step 4.
2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2. Remove the AMD driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Install the required drivers to your system. For Windows® XP OS: A.
Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireXTM function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFireTM” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM feature. Step 7.
2.11 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherboard with CIR header. Please refer to below procedures for the quick installation and usage of ASRock Smart Remote. Step1. Step2. Find the CIR header located next to the USB 2.0 header on ASRock motherboard. Connect the front USB cable to the USB 2.0 header (as below, pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Please make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. USB 2.
2.12 ASRock XFast Charger Operation Guide ASRock XFast Charger is the best and fastest technology to charge your mobile devices via PC. With the superb XFast Charger USB port, users are assured to enjoy the quick charging experience anytime. In addition to Apple devices, it is also capable of Charging the BC 1.1 standard smart devices. Please refer to below instruction for proper operation. This motherboard provides five USB ports for ASRock XFast Charger: USB 2.0 port (USB0) on the I/O panel see p.13 No.
2.13 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting Clear CMOS Jumper Description (CLRCMOS1) (see p.12, No. 41) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.
2.14 Onboard Headers and Connectors Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see p.12, No. 21) (SATA3_M0_M1: see p.12, No. 24) (SATA3_M2_M3: see p.12, No. 23) (SATA3_M4_M5: see p.12, No. 22) SATA2_3 SATA2_1 SATA3_M1 SATA3_M3 SATA3_M5 SATA3_1 (SATA2_2_3: see p.12, No. 19) SATA2_2 (SATA2_0_1: see p.12, No. 20) SATA3_M0 SATA3_M2 SATA3_M4 SATA3_0 Serial ATA2 Connectors SATA2_0 Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors.
USB 2.0 Headers USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY (9-pin USB_8_9) (see p.12 No. 39) 1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR (9-pin USB_10_11) USB_PWR P-11 P+11 GND DUMMY (see p.12 No. 36) Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. 1 GND P+10 P-10 USB_PWR (9-pin USB_12_13) (see p.12 No. 34) USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 3.0 headers on this motherboard.
Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. (5-pin IR1) (see p.12 No. 40) Consumer Infrared Module Header This header can be used to connect the remote controller receiver. (4-pin CIR1) (see p.12 No. 38) System Panel Header This header accommodates several system front panel functions. (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.12 No.
Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.12 No. 31) Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking in S1 state. The LED is off in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off). 1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Chassis, Power and SB Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 26) Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin.
ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) 12 24 1 13 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. (see p.12 No. 15) Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) 8 5 (see p.12 No.
The Installation Guide of Front USB 3.0 Panel Step 1 Prepare the bundled Front USB 3.0 Panel, four Step 2 Screw the 2.5” HDD/SSD to the Front USB 3.0 Panel with four HDD screws. HDD screws, and six chassis screws. Step 3 Intall the Front USB 3.0 Panel into the 2.5” drive bay of the chassis. Step 5 Plug the Front USB 3.0 cable into the USB 3.0 header (USB3_4_5 or USB3_6_7) on the motherboard. Step 4 Screw the Front USB 3.0 Panel to the drive bay with six chassis screws. Step 6 The Front USB 3.
2.15 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: power switch, reset switch and clear CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the sytem clear the CMOS values. Power Switch (PWRBTN) (see p.12 No. 30) Power Switch is a smart switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system. Reset Switch (RSTBTN) (see p.12 No. 28) Reset Switch is a smart switch, allowing users to quickly reset the system. Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.13 No.
2.16 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Status Code 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C – 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x1A 0x1B 0x1C 0x1D – 0x2A 0x2B 0x2C 0x2D 0x2E 0x2F 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 Description Not used Power on.
0x37 0x38 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization is started Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) 0x39 0x3A 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F-0x4E 0x4F 0x50 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) Post-Memory South Bridge initialization is started Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific) Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module sp
0x62 0x63 0x64 0x65 0x66 0x67 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x6B 0x6C 0x6D 0x6E 0x6F 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x73 0x74 0x75 0x76 0x77 0x78 0x79 0x7A – 0x7F 0x80 – 0x8F 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0x9E – 0x9F 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0xA4 0xA5 Installation of the South Bridge Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) CPU DXE initialization (CPU module s
0xA6 0xA7 0xA8 0xA9 0xAA 0xAB 0xAC 0xAD 0xAE 0xAF 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0xB8 – 0xBF 0xC0 – 0xCF 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 0xD6 0xD7 0xD8 0xD9 0xDA 0xDB 0xDC SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy
2.17 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® X79 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 3.0) functions. You may install SATA / SATA2 hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATA2 hard disks. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATA2 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
2.19 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATA2 HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATA2 in RAID / AHCI mode. Intel® X79 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed through a joint industry effort.
2.21 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in RAID / AHCI mode. Please read below operation guide of Hot Plug feature carefully. Before you process the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. SATA data cable (Red) SATA 7-pin connector B.
How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD: Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD damage and data loss. Step 1 Please connect SATA power cable 1x4pin end (White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable. Step 2 Connect SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA2 / SATA3 connector.
2.22 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.
After the installation of Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID Installation Guide” and “Intel Rapid Storage Information” for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”, which is located in the folder at the following path: ..
2.24.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the option “SATA Mode” to [AHCI] for SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 ports.
2.25 Teaming Function Operation Guide Dual LAN with Teaming function enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images. Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working port.
4. Click the Create Team tab. * The Create Team tab appears only if there are teamable adapters available. 5. Click the Team Name field to enter a team name. 6. Click the Team Type field to select a team type. 7. Assign any available adapter or adapters to the team by selecting the adapter from the Load Balance Members list. There must be at least one adapter selected in the Load Balance Members list. 8.
9. Type the value for Team MTU. 10. Click Create to save the team information. 11. Repeat steps 5. through 10. to define additional teams. As teams are defined, they can be selected from the team list, but they have not yet been created. Click the Preview tab to view the team structure before applying the changes. 12. Click Apply/Exit to create all the teams you have defined and exit the Manage Teams window. 13.
14. Configure the team IP address. a. From Control Panel, double-click Network Connections. b. Right-click the name of the team to be configured, and then click Properties. c. On the General tab, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. d. Configure the IP address and any other necessary TCP/IP configuration for the team, and then click OK when finished. 2.
Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.
3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. Load CPU EZ OC Setting You can use this option to load CPU EZ overclocking settings. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. CPU Control CPU Ratio Setting Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard. Internal PLL Overvoltage Use this item to enable/disable CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage Function.
Turbo Boost Power Limit Use this item to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Auto]. Core Current Limit Use this item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode. Additional Turbo Voltage Use this item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode. Active Processor Cores Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. The default value is [All]. Host Clock Override (BCLK) Use this to adjust the host clock (BCLK) frequency.
DRAM tRCD Use this item to change RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tRP Use this item to change Row Precharge Time (tRP) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tRAS Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tRFC Use this item to change Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tWR Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting.
ODT NOM (CH A) Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH A) Auto/20/30/40/60/120 setting. The default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CH B) Use this item to change ODT WR (CH B) Auto/60/120 setting. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CH B) Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH B) Auto/20/30/40/60/120 setting. The default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CH C) Use this item to change ODT WR (CH C) Auto/60/120 setting. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CH C) Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH C) Auto/20/30/40/60/120 setting. The default is [Auto].
Voltage Control Voltage Configuration CPU Core Voltage Use this to select CPU Core Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. VCCSA Voltage Use this to select VCCSA Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. VTT Voltage Use this to select VTT Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and ME Subsystem. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
3.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Setting Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard. Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher.
CPU Power Management Configuration Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to enable power savings. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® VistaTM / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.
3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to select the boot graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI Express]. PCIE 1 & PCIE 2 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 1 & PCIE 2 Link Speed. The default value is [GEN2]. PCIE 4 & PCIE 6 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 4 & PCIE 6 Link Speed. The default value is [GEN2]. PCIE 5 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 5 Link Speed. The default value is [GEN2].
3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration Restore on AC/Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers. Deep Sx Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support Deep S4/S5 in AC only. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Enabled in S5] and [Enabled in S4 and S5].
Good Night LED Use this item to enable or disable Power LED and Lan LED. Onboard Debug Port LED Use this item to enable or disable Onboard Debug Port LED.
3.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Mode This item is for SATA2_0 to SATA2_3, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 ports. Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode]. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages. Aggressive Link Power Management Use this item to configure Aggressive Link Power Management.
3.4.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port. Serial Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port. Configuration options: [3F8h / IRQ4] and [3E8h / IRQ4]. Infrared Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port.
3.4.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. Check Ready Bit Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. PCI Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.
3.4.7 USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller. USB 3.0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller. Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options: [Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.
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3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed.
3.6 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0XFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. PCI ROM Priority Use this item to adjust PCI ROM Priority. The default value is [Legacy ROM].
3.7 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it.
3.8 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?” Select [Yes] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes.
Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 4.
Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in AHCI Mode This motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow the procedures below to install the operating system. 1. Please make sure to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Press or at system POST. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode. 3.
Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode This motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow the procedures below to install the operating system. 1. Please make sure to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB fl ash disk.
E. Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system first reboot. F. Continue to install OS by following the Windows® instructions. 5. Follow Windows® Installation Guide to install OS. If you install Windows® 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in a large hard disk (ex. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to boot into Windows® or install driver/ utilities. If you encounter this problem, you will need to following instructions to fix this problem.
B. Disable “Volume Shadow Copy” service. a. Type “computer management” in the Start Menu, then press “Enter”. b. Go to “Services and Applications>Services”; Then double click “Volume Shadow Copy”.
c. Set “Startup type” to “Disable” then Click “OK”. C. Reboot your system. D. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. Windows® 7 64-bit: A. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. After installing Windows® 7 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take a long time; >30 mins.) C. Reboot your system. (It may take about 5 minutes to reboot.) D. Windows® will install this hotfix then reboot by itself. E.
