ASROCK X79 Extreme9 User manual

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X79 Extreme9
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published July 2013
Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for
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even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from
any defect or error in the manual or product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
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may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
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passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in Cali-
fornia, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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Contents
1 Introduction......................................................... 5
1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 5
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1.3 Motherboard Layout....................................................... 12
1.4 I/O Panel ...................................................................... 13
1.5 ASRock Game Blaster ................................................. 14
2 Installation........................................................... 17
2.1 Screw Holes................................................................... 17
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ......................................... 17
2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................. 18
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 20
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2.6 Expansion Slots ................................. 23
2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide ...................... 25
2.8 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide ... 34
2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad
CrossFireXTM Operation Guide ...................................... 40
2.10 Surround Display Features ............................................ 44
2.11 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ..................... 45
2.12 ASRock XFast Charger Operation Guide....................... 46
2.13 Jumpers Setup .......................................................... 47
2.14 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................ 48
2.15 Smart Switches .......................................................... 54
2.16 Dr. Debug ................................................................... 55
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Installation ................................................................. 59
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2.19 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII
HDDs ............................................................................ 60
2.20 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 60
2.21 SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and
Operation Guide ........................................................ 61
2.22 Driver Installation Guide ............................................ 63
2.23 Installing Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM
64-bit With RAID Functions ....................................... 63
2.24 Installing Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
/ XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ................... 64
2.24.1 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions............................................................ 64

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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 .................................................................... 70
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar .................................................... 70
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 71
3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 71
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...................................................... 72
3.4 Advanced Screen........................................................... 77
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3.4.8 ME Subsystem..................................................... 87
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................... 88
3.6 Boot Screen ................................................................... 89
3.7 Security Screen ............................................................. 90
3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 91
4 Software Support................................................. 92
4.1 Install Operating System................................................ 92
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 92
4.2.1 Running Support CD............................................ 92
4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 92
4.2.3 Utilities Menu........................................................ 92
4.2.4 Contact Information.............................................. 92

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock X79 Extreme9 motherboard, a reliable moth-
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        
quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and step-
by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the
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be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
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version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
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as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
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www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard
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ASRock X79 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock X79 Extreme9 Support CD
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1 x I/O Panel Shield
1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel
4 x HDD Screws
6 x Chassis Screws
1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket
1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card
1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card
1 x ASRock Game Blaster
ASRock Reminds You...
To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-
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AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our
support CD for details.

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1.2 Specifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-
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CPU - Supports Intel®CoreTM i7 processor family for the LGA 2011
Socket
- Digi Power Design
- Advanced V16 + 2 Power Phase Design
- Supports Intel®Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
Chipset - Intel®X79
Memory - Quad Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2
- 8 x DDR3 DIMM slots (see CAUTION 3
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1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory with Intel®
Workstation 1S Xeon®processors E5 16xx/26xx/46xx series
in socket LGA 2011
- Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB (see CAUTION 4
- Supports Intel®
Expansion Slot - 5 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4/PCIE5:
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(see CAUTION 5
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
- Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM
and CrossFireXTM
- Supports NVIDIA®Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM
Audio - Supported by the bundled ASRock Game Blaster
- Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice
processor
- Supports CrystalVoice
- Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Broadcom BCM57781
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
 
- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function with the bundled
ASRock Game Blaster

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- Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O 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
SATA3 - 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 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Marvell SE9220, support
RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug”
functions
- 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by 2 x Marvell SE9172
separately, support RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI
and “Hot Plug” functions
USB3.0 - 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by TI®, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up
to 5Gb/s
- 2 x Front USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) by TI®,
supports USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 3.0),
NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions
- 8 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x CIR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- 1 x Power LED header
- CPU/Chassis/Power/SB FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors
- SLI/XFire power connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports)
- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
Smart Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED
- 1 x Power Switch with LED

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- 1 x Reset Switch with LED
BIOS Feature - 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
Support CD 
CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial
Unique Feature CAUTION 6
- ASRock Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 7
- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 8
- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 9
- ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 10
- ASRock XFast Charger (see CAUTION 11
- ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 12
- ASRock X-FAN (see CAUTION 13
- ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 14
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16
  
- Good Night LED
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power/SB Fan Tachometer
- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-
 
- CPU/Chassis/SB Fan Multi-Speed Control
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 17
 - FCC, CE, WHQL
 
(see CAUTION 18
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page
69.
2. This motherboard supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. Before
you implement Quad Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read
the installation guide of memory modules on page 21 for proper installa-
tion.
3. Due to Intel®CPU spec definition, please install the memory modules
         
If above four DDR3 DIMM slots are fully installed, and you want to use
more than four memory modules, please install the other memory mod-
ules from left to right (from DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, DDR3_D2 to DDR3_

4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows®7 /
VistaTM / XP. For Windows®OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limita-
tion. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Win-
dows®cannot use.
5. Currently Intel®    
PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard is already PCIE 3.0 hardware ready. It

for information on future CPU updates and releases.
6. -
ferent system functions in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hard-
ware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In Hardware
Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control, it
shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking,
you are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system per-
          
             
their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy


computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation proce-

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
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.

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            
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
®. With
this utility, you can press the <F6> key during the POST or the <F2>
key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash.

         



8. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,
such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solu-
tion for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply install the APP Charger
driver, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer and
up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly
charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continu-

      
driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp
9. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The
performance may depend on the properties of the device.
10. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes
        -
         


and download simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With
the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are
transferring currently.
11. 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 addi-
tion to Apple devices, it is also capable of Charging the BC 1.1 standard
smart devices. Please refer to page 46 for details.

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12. ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into ASRock Ex-
-
not be used under Windows®OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM also
shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surf-
ing 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. ASRock X-FAN will be automatically activated only when the system
rises to a certain temperature under heavy-loading or overclocking. Nor-
mally, ASRock X-FAN will remain deactivated to give users the quietest
computing experience. The target temperature and fan speed settings

14. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear
of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock
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            
root directory of your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature.
15. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause instability of the system or damage the CPU.
16. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the moth-
erboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back
again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease
between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
17. Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0, ASRock XFast RAM and
ASRock Game Blaster are not supported by Microsoft®Windows®XP /
XP 64-bit.
18. EuP stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by the
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tem. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system
should be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standards,
an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required.
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than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power sup-
ply selection, we recommend you to check with the power supply manu-
facturer for more details.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout
1 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 27 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
2 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_A1, Black) 28 Reset Switch (RSTBTN)
3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_A2, Black) 29 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)
4 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_B1, Black) 30 Power Switch (PWRBTN)
5 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_B2, Black) 31 Power LED Header (PLED1)
6 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 32 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black)
7 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 33 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black)
8 2011-Pin CPU Socket 34 USB 2.0 Header (USB_12_13, Black)
9 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 35 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb)
10 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_D2, Black) 36 USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11, Black)
11 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_D1, Black) 37 Intel X79 Chipset
12 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 38 Consumer Infrared Module Header
13 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_C2, Black) (CIR1, Gray)
14 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_C1, Black) 39 USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9, Black)
15 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 40 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
16 SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1) 41 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
17 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7, Black) 42 COM Port Header (COM1)
18 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5, Black) 43 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
19 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2_3, Black) (FRONT_1394, Black)
20 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_0_1, Black) 44 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE6, Black)
21 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1, Gray) 45 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5, Black)
22 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_M4_M5, Gray) 46 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Black)
23 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_M2_M3, Gray) 47 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, Black)
24 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_M0_M1, Gray) 48 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Black)
25 Dr. Debug 49 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black)
26 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 50 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector

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1.4 I/O Panel
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 6 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01)
2 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 USB 3.0 Ports (USB23) 9 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN)
** 5 eSATA3 Connectors 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN Port
** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M.

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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 gam-
ing performance, enables dual LAN with teaming function, and allows users to
morph their voice into miscellaneous characters which is amusingly funny.
*** HDMI_SPDIF Header
** Front Panel Audio Header
* LAN RJ-45 Port
Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
Optical SPDIF Out Port
4 x 1/8” Mini Jacks
PCIE Gold Fingers

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* There are two LEDs next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Green 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
** Front Panel Audio Header
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ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN Port
J_SENSE
OUT2_L
1
MIC_RET
PRESENCE#
GND
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RET
*** HDMI_SPDIF Header
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1
DUMMY
SPDIF OUT
GND

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Specifications
Platform - Size: 4.3-in x 3.0-in, 11.0 cm x 7.5 cm
- Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-
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Chipset - 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
Output Features - Supports Stereo / 2.1 Speakers / 5.1 Surround / 7.1
Surround-EX / Headphones
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- Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- Optical SPDIF Out Port
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- Front Panel Microphone In
Audio - Supports CrystalVoice
- Supports EAX1.0 to EAX5.0
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- Supports Blu-ray Audio
- Supports AES-128 Encryption/Decryption Engine
LAN - Broadcom BCM57781
- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
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- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function (for motherboards
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- Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
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Connector - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
OS - Microsoft®Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
compliant

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Chapter 2: Installation
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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.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
components.
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electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet
or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a
safety grounded object before you handle the components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-
static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the mother-
board to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing
so may damage the motherboard.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.

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2.3 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 2011-Pin CPU,
please follow the steps below.
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. Disengage the left lever by pressing it
down and sliding it out of the hook.
Step 1-2. Disengage the right lever by pressing
it down and sliding it out of the hook.
Step 1-3. Keep the right lever positioned at
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the load plate.
Step 2. Insert the 2011-Pin CPU:
Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edge with the
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right corner.
2011-Pin Socket Overview
Contact Array
Socket Body
Load Lever
Load Lever
Load Plate
Pin1

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Step 2-2. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation
key notches.
alignment key
alignment key
Pin1
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 mo-
tion.
Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the sock-
et and properly mated to the orient
keys.
Step 3. Close the socket:
Step 3-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS, then
the cover will automatically come off
by itself.
The cover must be placed if returning the
motherboard for after service.
Step 3-2. Press down the right load lever, and
secure it with the load plate tab under
the retention tab.
Step 3-3. Press down the left load lever, and
secure it with the load plate tab under
the retention tab.
orientation key notch
orientation key notch

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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 2011-
Pin 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 dis-
sipation. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good
contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector
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For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your
CPU fan and heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 2011-Pin CPU.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of
IHS on the socket surface.
Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure
fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_
FAN1, see page 12, No. 9 or CPU_FAN2, see
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Step 4. Use a screw driver to install the screws.
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the motherboard.
Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure the cable does not interfere
with fan operation or contact other components.
Apply Thermal
Interface Material
Screws
(4 corners)