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ASROCK Z87M Extreme4 User Manual

ASROCK Z87M Extreme4
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ASROCK Z87M Extreme4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1200, 1300, 1333, 1500, 1600, 1666, 1800, 1866, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2133, 2200, 2250, 2400, 2450, 2600, 2666, 2800 MHz
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA III connectors6
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.
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150
Cooling typePassive
CertificationFCC, CE, WHQL, ErP/EuP
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z87
PC health monitoringCPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA, SATA II, SATA III
Graphics cardHD Graphics
Maximum resolution4096 x 2304 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory1792 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
PCI Express slots version2.0, 3.0
PCI Express configurations1x4, 1x16, 2x8
Cables includedSATA
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version1.1
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width- mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Package Contents

Lists items included in the motherboard package.

1.2 Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the motherboard.

1.3 Unique Features

Highlights special features and technologies of the motherboard.

1.4 Motherboard Layout

Illustrates and labels components on the motherboard.

1.5 I/O Panel

Describes the input/output ports on the motherboard's rear panel.

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

Instructions for mounting the CPU cooler and fan.

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

Guide for inserting RAM modules into the motherboard slots.

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

Explains the PCI and PCIe slots and their configurations.

2.5 Jumpers Setup

Details the function and setup of motherboard jumpers.

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Identifies and explains onboard headers and connectors for system assembly.

2.7 SLI™ and Quad SLI™ Operation Guide

Guide for setting up NVIDIA SLI configurations.

2.7.1 Installing Two SLI™-Ready Graphics Cards

Instructions for installing two NVIDIA SLI-ready graphics cards.

2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Steps to install drivers for SLI configurations.

2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireX™-Ready Graphics Cards

Instructions for installing two AMD CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.

2.8.2 Installing Three CrossFireX™-Ready Graphics Cards

Instructions for installing three AMD CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.

2.8.3 Driver Installation and Setup

Steps to install drivers for CrossFire configurations.

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation

3.1 Installing Drivers

Guide to installing essential motherboard drivers from the support CD.

3.2 A-Tuning

Overview and usage of ASRock's multi-purpose tuning utility.

3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Setup and usage for faster system wake-up from deep sleep.

3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Configuration for automatic email/social network updates during sleep.

3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology

Guides for remotely waking up the PC using MeshCentral or Splashtop.

3.6 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU)

Information on using Intel's utility for system tuning and overclocking.

3.7 Start8

Instructions for installing and configuring the Start8 utility for Windows 8.

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY

4.1 Introduction to UEFI Setup Utility

General introduction to the UEFI BIOS setup utility.

4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar Navigation

Explains the main menu bar options in the UEFI setup.

4.1.2 Navigation Keys and Controls

Details the keyboard keys used for navigating the UEFI utility.

4.2 Main UEFI Setup Screen Overview

Description of the main screen and system overview.

4.3 OC Tweaker Screen for Overclocking

Explains settings related to CPU and GPU overclocking.

4.4 Advanced Screen Configurations

Overview of the advanced settings section in UEFI.

4.4.1 CPU Configuration Options

Settings for CPU features, power management, and performance.

4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Options

Settings related to the motherboard chipset and PCIe lanes.

4.4.3 Storage Configuration Options

Settings for SATA controllers, modes, and RAID.

4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Setup

Configuration of Intel Rapid Start within UEFI.

4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Setup

Configuration of Intel Smart Connect within UEFI.

4.4.6 Super IO Configuration Options

Settings for serial ports, infrared ports, and other Super IO features.

4.4.7 ACPI Configuration Options

Settings for power management and wake-up events.

4.4.8 USB Configuration Options

Settings for enabling/disabling USB controllers and legacy support.

4.4.9 Trusted Computing Options

Settings for BIOS support of security devices.

4.5 Tools Menu Options

Description of utilities available in the UEFI Tools menu.

4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring

Monitoring system hardware status like temperature, fan speed, and voltage.

4.7 Boot Screen Settings

Configuring system boot options and device priority.

4.8 Security Screen Options

Setting supervisor/user passwords and secure boot.

4.9 Exit Screen Options

Options for saving changes, discarding, and loading defaults in UEFI.

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