ASROCK X58 EXTREME6 - V1.0 User manual

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X58 Extreme6
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published August 2010
Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa-
tional use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in
California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
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ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents
1 Introduction1 Introduction
1 Introduction1 Introduction
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1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 12
1.4 I/O Panel ......................................................................... 13
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation2 Installation
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2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 15
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 15
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 16
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 18
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 19
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 21
2.7 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide ... 22
2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad
CrossFireXTM Operation Guide ...................................... 28
2.9 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 34
2.10 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 34
2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................... 35
2.12 Smart Switches ............................................................. 41
2.13 Dr. Debug ...................................................................... 42
2.14 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 45
2.15 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ................. 45
2.16 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII
HDDs ............................................................................ 46
2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 46
2.18 SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and
Operation Guide ............................................................. 47
2.19 Driver Installation Guide ................................................. 49
2.20 Installing Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions .................. 49
2.20.1 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ............................................................ 49
2.20.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System ................... 50
2.20.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,
RAID 1 or RAID 5 ................................................. 51
2.20.4 Installing Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ................... 52

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2.21 Installing Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
/ XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................ 53
2.21.1 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ........................................................... 53
2.21.2 Installing Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions .............. 54
2.22 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 54
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
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3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
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3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 55
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 55
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 56
3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 56
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...................................................... 57
3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 61
3.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 62
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 64
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 66
3.4.4 Storage Configuration ......................................... 67
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 69
3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 70
3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 70
3.4.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 71
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 72
3.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 73
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 73
3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 74
3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 75
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support4 Software Support
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4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 76
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 76
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 76
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 76
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 76
4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 76

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Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock X58 Extreme6 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 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step
guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to
BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might
be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
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ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock X58 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock X58 Extreme6 Support CD
1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
1 x Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
3 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel
6 x Screws
1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card
1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S2S Bridge Card