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ASROCK Z77 Extreme4-M User Manual

ASROCK Z77 Extreme4-M
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Z77 Extreme4-M
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published July 2012
Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents

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ASROCK Z77 Extreme4-M Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133, 2400, 2600, 2800 MHz
Supported memory module capacities16GB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
System bus rate5 GT/s
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
Headphone outputs5
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
Audio chipRealtek ALC898
Cooling typePassive
CertificationFCC, CE, WHQL, ErP/EuP Ready
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z77
PC health monitoringCPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7, Vista, XP 32/64-bit
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
Cables includedSATA
Graphics cardHD Graphics
OpenGL version3.2
DirectX version11
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory1760 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, LucidLogix Virtu, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
PCI Express slots version2.0, 3.0
PCI Express configurations1x4, 1x16, 2x8
Controller 2nd interface typeASMedia ASM1061
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111E
Wi-Fi standardsNot supported
Networking featuresGigabit LAN
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version1.0b
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width244 mm

Summary

Introduction to ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M Motherboard

Package Contents Overview

Details the items included in the motherboard package.

Motherboard Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the motherboard, including platform, CPU, chipset, memory, and expansion slots.

Motherboard Component Layout

Provides a visual diagram identifying the location of key components and connectors on the motherboard.

I/O Panel Connectivity

Details the external input/output ports available on the motherboard rear panel.

Motherboard Installation Guide

Pre-installation Precautions

Important safety and handling guidelines to follow before installing components.

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the CPU into the socket.

Memory Module (DIMM) Installation

Guide for installing DDR3 memory modules into the DIMM slots for dual channel configuration.

PCI Express Expansion Slot Usage

Information on the types and configurations of PCI Express slots for expansion cards.

Onboard Headers and Connectors

Identifies and explains the function of various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Serial ATA Hard Disk Installation

Instructions for installing SATA and SATA2 hard disk drives.

Driver Installation Guide

General instructions for installing necessary drivers for system devices.

Windows Installation with RAID Functions

Steps for installing Windows 7/Vista with RAID configurations.

UEFI Setup Utility Configuration

UEFI Setup Utility Introduction

Explains how to enter and navigate the UEFI Setup Utility.

UEFI Main System Overview Screen

Displays the system overview upon entering the UEFI Setup Utility.

OC Tweaker Screen for Overclocking

Provides options for configuring overclocking features and performance settings.

Advanced Configuration Settings

Covers advanced system configurations like CPU, storage, and USB settings.

Hardware Health Monitoring

Displays system hardware status, including temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Boot Screen Settings

Allows configuration of boot settings, device priority, and boot options.

Software and Utilities Support

Installing Operating System

Guidance on installing supported Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Support CD Information and Usage

Details on the contents of the support CD and how to use it for drivers and utilities.

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