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ASROCK Z97 Extreme9 User Manual

ASROCK Z97 Extreme9
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ASROCK Z97 Extreme9 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Unbuffered memory-
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600 MHz
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of COM connectors1
Number of SATA III connectors10
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA, SATA III
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.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
LAN controllerIntel® I218-V
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150
Certification- FCC, CE, WHQL\\r - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z97
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
DirectX version11.1
Maximum resolution4096 x 2304 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory1792 MB
Parallel processing technology support3-Way SLI, 4-Way SLI, Quad-GPU SLI
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version1.1
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
Cables includedSATA
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width- mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

Package Contents

Lists items included with the motherboard.

Motherboard Specifications

Details motherboard hardware specifications like CPU, Memory, Expansion Slots.

Motherboard Layout Overview

Diagram and labels of motherboard components and connectors.

Rear I/O Panel Guide

Diagram and labels of rear input/output ports.

Chapter 2 Installation

Pre-installation Safety Precautions

Safety and handling guidelines before installing components.

CPU Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the socket.

CPU Fan & Heatsink Installation

Guide for correctly installing the CPU cooler.

RAM (DIMM) Installation

Instructions for installing RAM modules into the DIMM slots.

Expansion Slots (PCIe) Guide

Details PCIe slots and configurations for graphics cards.

Jumpers & Smart Switches

Explanation of jumpers (Clear CMOS) and smart switches.

Onboard Headers & Connectors

Guide to motherboard headers and connectors for peripherals.

Dr. Debug Troubleshooting Codes

Troubleshooting codes displayed by Dr. Debug and their meanings.

NVIDIA SLI Operation Guide

Guide for installing multiple NVIDIA SLI graphics cards.

AMD CrossFireX Operation Guide

Guide for installing multiple AMD CrossFireX graphics cards.

M.2 SSD Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing M.2 SSD modules.

HDD Saver Cable Setup

Guide for installing HDD Saver cable for power management.

Dual LAN & Teaming Configuration

Instructions for configuring dual LAN ports and teaming.

Chapter 3 Software & Utilities Operation

Installing System Drivers

How to install system drivers from the support CD.

ASRock A-Tuning Utility

Overview and usage of ASRock's system tuning software.

Intel Rapid Start Technology Setup

Guide to configuring Intel Rapid Start for faster system wake-up.

Intel Smart Connect Technology Setup

Setting up Intel Smart Connect for automatic updates during sleep.

ASRock Cloud Setup (Intel I218V)

Setting up ASRock Cloud for remote PC control via Intel LAN.

ASRock APP Shop Usage

Guide to the ASRock APP Shop for downloading software.

Start8 Customization

Guide to configuring Start8 for Windows Start Menu customization.

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY

UEFI Introduction & Navigation

Overview of UEFI utility, menu bar, and navigation keys.

UEFI Main Screen Overview

Explanation of the UEFI Main screen and system overview.

UEFI OC Tweaker Settings

Guide to overclocking features and settings within the UEFI.

UEFI Advanced Screen Overview

Introduction to the Advanced screen for various system configurations.

UEFI CPU Configuration

Settings for CPU features, power states, and performance.

UEFI Chipset Configuration

Settings related to motherboard chipset and integrated devices.

UEFI Storage Configuration

Settings for SATA, IDE, and RAID configurations.

UEFI Intel Rapid Start Technology

UEFI settings for Intel Rapid Start Technology.

UEFI Intel Smart Connect Technology

UEFI settings for Intel Smart Connect Technology.

UEFI Intel Thunderbolt Configuration

Settings for configuring Intel Thunderbolt functionality.

UEFI Super IO Configuration

Settings for Super I/O controller features like PS2 and Serial Port.

UEFI ACPI Configuration

Settings for ACPI power management and wake-up events.

UEFI USB Configuration

Settings for USB controller, modes, and legacy support.

UEFI Trusted Computing Settings

Settings for BIOS support of security devices.

UEFI Tools Menu

Overview of tools available in the UEFI, like HDD Saver, Flash.

UEFI Hardware Health Monitoring

Monitoring CPU/chassis temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

UEFI Boot Screen Settings

Configuring boot order, Fast Boot, and CSM options.

UEFI Security Screen

Setting supervisor/user passwords and secure boot options.

UEFI Exit Screen Options

Options for saving/discarding changes and exiting UEFI.

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