ASROCK Z77 Extreme11 User manual

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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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
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
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Motherboard Layout
ATX12V1
SLI/XFIRE_PWR1
DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN2
PWR_FAN1
ATXPWR1
64Mb
BIOS
1
USB3_11_12
1
USB3_9_10
CMOS
Battery
SATA3_0_1
SATA2_2_3
SATA2_4_5
SAS_0_1
SAS_2_3
SAS_4_5
SAS_6_7
Dr.
Debug
CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2
Super
I/O
PCIE3
PCIE2
PCIE5
PCIE7
PCIE1
PCIE4
PCIE6
1
HDMI_SPDIF1
COM1
1
1
HD_AUDIO1
IR1
1
FRONT_1394
1
USB6_7
1
CIR1
1
USB4_5
1
USB2_3
1
MINI_PCIE1
PLED1
1
CLRCMOS1
1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
1
SPEAKER1
RSTBTN PWRBTN
Z77 Extreme11
CHA_FAN3
AUDIO
CODEC
26.7cm (10.5 in)
30.5cm (12.0 in)
1
USB 3.0
T: USB1
B: USB2
PS2
Keyboard/
Mouse
Clr
CMOS
USB 2.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
IEEE 1394
eSATA_1
USB 3.0
T: USB3
B: USB4
HDMI1
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.0
T: USB5
B: USB6
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.0
T: USB7
B: USB8
Top:
Central/Bass
Center:
REAR SPK
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
Optical
SPDIF
Bottom:
MIC IN
DDR3 3000+
Front USB 3.0
ErP/EuP Ready
RoHS
XFast LAN
XFast RAM
XFast USB
PCI Express 3.0
234567
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
2322
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
3132
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
Vertical
Type AUSB
USB8
PEX
8747
PEX
8608
Intel
Z77
LSI
2308
SB_FAN1
WIFI + BT
Module
Dual-Stack MOSFET
3-Way SLI
LSI SAS
2 oz Copper PCB
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 1155-Pin CPU Socket
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Black)
7 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
9 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_11_12)
10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_9_10)

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11 SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1)
12 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb)
13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0_1, Gray)
14 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2_3, Black)
15 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4_5, Black)
16 SAS2/SATA3 Connector (SAS_0_1, Gray)
17 SAS2/SATA3 Connector (SAS_2_3, Gray)
18 SAS2/SATA3 Connector (SAS_4_5, Gray)
19 SAS2/SATA3 Connector (SAS_6_7, Gray)
20 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
21 Intel Z77 Chipset
22 Power LED Header (PLED1)
23 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
25 Power Switch (PWRBTN1)
26 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1)
27 Dr. Debug
28 Vertical Type A USB (USB8)
29 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3)
30 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)
31 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)
32 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1)
33 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
35 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header (FRONT_1394)
36 COM Port Header (COM1)
37 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
38 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
39 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
40 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE7)
41 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE6)
42 Mini PCI Express Slot (MINI_PCIE1)
43 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5)
44 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE4)
45 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3)
46 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)
47 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1)
48 SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (SLI/XFIRE_PWR1)
49 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)

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I/O Panel
1 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
2 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_34)
*3 LAN RJ-45 Port
4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
*5 LAN RJ-45 Port
6 Central / Bass (Orange)
7 Rear Speaker (Black)
8 Line In (Light Blue)
**9 Front Speaker (Lime)
10 Microphone (Pink)
11 Optical SPDIF Out Port
12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_78)
13 IEEE 1394 Port (1394)
***14 eSATA3 Connector (eSATA_1)
15 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_56)
16 HDMI Port (HDMI1)
17 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN1)
18 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_12)
* There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN
port LED indications.
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN Port
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 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection
1245
10
6
7
8
9
11
14 12
13
16
17
3
15
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To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the
front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will nd the “Mixer”
tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable play-
back multi-streaming”, and click “ok”.
Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek
HDA Primary output” to use the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker,
or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use the front panel audio.
*** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M.
** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front
Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the
type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output
Channels
Front Speaker
(No. 9)
Rear Speaker
(No. 7)
Central / Bass
(No. 6)
Line In
(No. 8)
2 V -- -- --
4 V V -- --
6 V V V --
8 V V V V

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z77 Extreme11 motherboard, a reli-
able 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 contains the introduction of the mother-
board and step-by-step hardware installation guide. Chapter 3 and 4 con-
tains the conguration guide of BIOS setup and information of the Support
CD.
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS software
might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to
change without notice. In case any modications of this manual
occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s web-
site without further notice. You may nd the latest VGA cards
and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard,
please visit our website for specic information about the model
you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock Z77 Extreme11 Motherboard
(EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)
ASRock Z77 Extreme11 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock Z77 Extreme11 Support CD
8 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables
1 x I/O Panel Shield
1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card
1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card
1 x ASRock Wi-SB Box
12 x Screws

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1.2 Specications
Platform - EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7
cm
- 2oz copper PCB
- Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made
high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
CPU - Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel®CoreTM i7 / i5
/ i3 in LGA1155 Package
- Digi Power Design
- 8 + 4 Power Phase Design
- Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM)
- Supports Intel®Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
- Supports Intel®K-Series unlocked CPU
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
Chipset - Intel®Z77
- Supports Intel®Rapid Start Technology and Smart
Connect Technology
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/
1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory
- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB
(see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)1.3/1.2
Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE5: single
at x16 (PCIE1)/x8(PCIE5) or dual at x8/x8; PCIE3: x8
mode)
* PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel®Ivy Bridge
CPU. With Intel®Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports
PCIE 2.0.
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE7: x4 mode)
- 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
- 1 x mini-PCI Express slot: For WiFi + BT module
- PLX PEX 8747 and PLX PEX 8608 embedded
- Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 4-Way

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CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM
- Supports NVIDIA®Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and
SLITM
Graphics * Intel®HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA
outputs can be supported only with processors which
are GPU integrated.
- Supports Intel®HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel®
Quick Sync Video 2.0, Intel®InTruTM 3D, Intel®Clear
Video HD Technology, Intel®InsiderTM, Intel®HD
Graphics 2500/4000 with Intel®Ivy Bridge CPU
- Supports Intel®HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel®
Quick Sync Video, Intel®InTruTM 3D, Intel®Clear
Video HD Technology, Intel®HD Graphics 2000/3000,
Intel®Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) with Intel®
Sandy Bridge CPU
- Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with Intel®Ivy Bridge
CPU. Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel®
Sandy Bridge CPU
- Max. shared memory 1760MB with Intel®Ivy Bridge
CPU. Max. shared memory 1759MB with Intel®
Sandy Bridge CPU
- Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution
up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC
and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI
- Supports HDCP with HDMI
- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD
playback with HDMI
Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
(Realtek ALC898 Audio Codec)
- Premium Blu-ray audio support
- Supports THX TruStudioTM
LAN - 2 x PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Intel 82579V, Intel 82583V
- Supports Wake On LAN
- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function
- Supports PXE

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Wireless LAN - Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
- Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
- Supports High speed wireless connection up to
300Mbps
- 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive)
MIMO technology
- Supports Bluetooth 4.0 Class II
Rear Panel I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x eSATA3 Connector
- 8 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports
- 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and
SPEED LED)
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED
- HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line
in / Front Speaker / Microphone
SAS2/SATA3 - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel®Z77, support
RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid
Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology),
NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
(SATA3_1 connector is shared with eSATA3 port)
- 8 x SAS2/SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by LSI
SAS2308 PCIe 3.0 x8 controller, support RAID (RAID
0, RAID 1, RAID 1E and RAID 10), MegaRAID Utility,
NCQ and Hot Plug
USB 3.0 - 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Intel®Z77, support USB
1.1/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
- 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ188, support USB
1.1/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
- 2 x Front USB 3.0 headers by Etron EJ188 (support
4 USB 3.0 ports), support USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to
5Gb/s
Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID
0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 Intel Rapid Storage and

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Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and
Hot Plug
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors
- 8 x SAS2/SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x CIR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- 1 x Power LED header
- 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
- 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin)
- 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)
- 1 x SB Fan connector (3-pin)
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- SLI/XFire power connector
- Front panel audio connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1 x Vertical Type A USB
- 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports)
- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
- 1 x Power Switch with LED
- 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 Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA
Voltage Multi-adjustment
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),
CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX
Multimedia Suite - OEM, Google Chrome Browser
and Toolbar
Hardware - CPU/Chassis/SB Temperature Sensing
Monitor - CPU/Chassis/Power/SB Fan Tachometer

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- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan
- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft®Windows®8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM
/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant
Certications - FCC, CE, WHQL
- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is
required)
* For detailed product information, please visit our website:
http://www.asrock.com
CAUTION!
1. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size
may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage un-
der Windows®8 / 7 / VistaTM. For Windows®64-bit OS with 64-
bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast
RAM to utilize the memory that Windows®cannot use.
WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with over-
clocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying
Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclock-
ing tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s 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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1.3 Unique Features
ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU)
ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-
one tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-
friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan
Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES and XFast RAM.
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
performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC set-
tings as a profile and share it with your friends. Your
friends then can load the OC prole to their own system
to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy
Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of
output phases to improve efciency when the CPU cores
are idle without sacrificing computing performance. In
XFast RAM, it fully utilizes the memory space that can-
not be used under Windows®OS 32-bit CPU.
ASRock Instant Boot
ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your PC in
just a few seconds, provides a much more efcient way
to save energy, time, money, and improves system run-
ning speed for your system. It leverages the S3 and S4
ACPI features which normally enable the Sleep/Standby
and Hibernation modes in Windows®to shorten boot up
time. By calling S3 and S4 at specic timing during the
shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you
to enter your Windows®desktop in a few seconds.
ASRock Instant Flash
ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS ash utility embedded
in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows
you to update system BIOS without entering operating
systems rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility,

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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. Just launch this tool and save
the new BIOS le to your USB ash drive, oppy disk or
hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few
clicks without preparing an additional oppy diskette or
other complicated ash utility. Please be noted that the
USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 le
system.
ASRock APP Charger
If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your
Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock
has prepared a wonderful solution 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 simul-
taneously and even supports continuous charging when
your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to
RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With
APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the
marvelous charging experience.
ASRock XFast USB
ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device per-
formance. The performance may depend on the proper-
ties of the device.
ASRock XFast LAN
ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access,
which includes the benets listed below. LAN Application
Prioritization: You can congure your application’s prior-
ity ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in
Game: After setting online game’s priority higher, it can
lower the latency in games. Traffic Shaping: You can
watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously.

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Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status win-
dow, you can easily recognize which data streams you
are transferring currently.
ASRock XFast RAM
ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included
into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It fully uti-
lizes the memory space that cannot be used under Win-
dows®OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the
loading time of previously visited websites, making web
surng 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.
ASRock X-FAN
ASRock X-FAN will be automatically activated only when
the system rises to a certain temperature under heavy-
loading or overclocking. Normally, ASRock X-FAN will
remain deactivated to give users the quietest computing
experience. The target temperature and fan speed set-
tings can be congured in the UEFI setup utility.
ASRock Crashless BIOS
ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their
BIOS without fear of failing. If power loss occurs during
the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will
automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after
regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to
be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. Only
USB2.0 ports support this feature.
ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)
Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or
restrict internet access at specied times via OMG. You
may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet

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access granted to other users. In order to prevent users
from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission
to modify the system time are required.
ASRock Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI
rmware updates from our servers. In other words, the
system can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers
and ash them without entering Windows®OS. Please
note that you must be running on a DHCP configured
computer in order to enable this function.
ASRock UEFI System Browser
ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in
graphical UEFI. It can detect the devices and congura-
tions that users are currently using in their PC. With the
UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the cur-
rent system conguration in UEFI setup.
ASRock Dehumidier Function
Users may prevent motherboard damages due to damp-
ness by enabling “Dehumidifier Function”. When en-
abling Dehumidier Function, the computer will power on
automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/
S5 state.
Lucid Virtu Universal MVP
VIRTU Universal MVP includes the base features of Virtu
Universal technology, which virtualizes integrated GPU
and discrete GPU for best of breed functionality. It also
features Virtual Vsync™ for no-compromise visual qual-
ity. With the added benets of HyperFormance technol-
ogy, VIRTU Universal MVP improves game performance
by intelligently reducing redundant rendering tasks in the
ow between the CPU, GPU and the display.
ASRock Interactive UEFI

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ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system congura-
tion tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The
unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface
and brings a lot more amusing.
ASRock Easy RAID Installer
ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the
RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage de-
vice. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage
device, please change “SATA Mode” to “RAID”, then you
can start installing the OS in RAID mode.
ASRock Fast Boot
With ASRock’s exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes
less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from a cold
boot. No more waiting! The speedy boot will completely
change your user experience and behavior.
ASRock Restart to UEFI
Windows®8 brings the ultimate boot up experience.
The lightning boot up speed makes it hard to access the
UEFI setup. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to
easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the
PC. Just simply enable this function; the PC will enter
the UEFI directly after you restart.
ASRock Good Night LED
ASRock Good Night LED technology can offer you a bet-
ter environment by extinguishing the unessential LED.
By enabling Good Night LED in BIOS, the Power / HDD
/ LAN LED will be switched off when system is on. Not
only this, Good night LED will automatically switch off
Power and Keyboard LED when the system enters into
Standby / Hibernation mode as well.

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Chapter 2: Installation
This is an EATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the mother-
board, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the mother-
board ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard com-
ponents or change any motherboard settings.
1. 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 com-
ponents.
2. In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the moth-
erboard’s components, NEVER place your motherboard
directly on a carpet. 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 components, place them on a
grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the
components.
5. When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the
chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so
may damage the motherboard.

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2.1 Installing the CPU
In order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU
sockets more protection and make the
installation process easier, ASRock
has added a new protection cover on
top of the load plate to replace the
former PnP caps that were under the
load plate. For the installation of Intel®
1155-Pin CPUs with the new protection
cover, please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 1155-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 lever by pressing
it down and sliding it out of the
hook. You do not have to remove
the protection cover.
Step 1-2.Keep the lever positioned at
about 135 degrees in order to ip
up the load plate.
Step 2. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU:
Step 2-1.Hold the CPU by the edge which
is marked with a black line.
Step 2-2.Orient the CPU with the Integrat-
ed Heat Sink up. Locate Pin1 and
the two orientation key notches. black line
1155-Pin Socket Overview

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Pin1
alignment key
alignment key
Pin1
1155-Pin CPU
For proper installation, please ensure to match the two
orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment
keys of the socket.
Step 2-3.Carefully place the CPU into the
socket.
Step 2-4.Verify that the CPU is within the
socket and properly mated to the
orient keys.
Step 3. Close the socket:
Step 3-1.Flip the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 3-2.Press down the load lever, and
secure it with the load plate tab
under the retention tab. The pro-
tection cover will automatically
come off by itself.
Please save and replace the cover if the processor is re-
moved. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the
motherboard for after service.
orientation key notch
orientation key notch 1155-Pin Socket

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard is equipped with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel
1155-Pin CPUs. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan com-
pliant with Intel 1155-Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you install the
heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU
and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. 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 (CPU_FAN1, see p.2,
No. 4 or CPU_FAN2, see p.2, No. 3).
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 a heatsink and fan for
1155-Pin CPUs.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto the
center of the IHS on the socket’s surface.
Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. En-
sure that the fan cables are faced on the
side closest to the CPU fan connector on
the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see p.2,
No. 4 or CPU_FAN2, see p.2, No. 3).
Step 3. Align the fasteners with the holes on the
motherboard.
Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then
press the fastener caps down with your
thumb to install and lock. Repeat with the
remaining fasteners.
If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clock-
wise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Step 5. Connect the CPU fan connector with the fan header on the
motherboard.
Step 6. Secure redundant cable with tie-wrap to ensure that the cable
does not interfere with the fan’s operation or contact other
components.