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  • Page 1 Z97 Extreme9 Z97 Extreme9 Z 9 7 E x t r e m e 9 Z 9 7 E x t r e m e 9...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 3 The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535; 7,003,467 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together is a registered trademark &...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Smart Switches Dr.
  • Page 5 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers A-Tuning Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology ASRock Cloud (Intel® I218V) ASRock APP Shop 3.6.1 UI Overview 3.6.2 Apps 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.6.4 Setting...
  • Page 6 Advanced Screen 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4.4.6 Intel® Thunderbolt 4.4.7 Super IO Configuration 4.4.8 ACPI Configuration 4.4.9 USB Configuration 4.4.10 Trusted Computing Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Processors (Socket 1150) • Digi Power design • 12 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots...
  • Page 9 • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity Sound - Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps - 115dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier - TI®...
  • Page 10 • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 1 x eSATA Connector • 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED...
  • Page 11 • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED...
  • Page 12 You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use. 2. To use ASRock Cloud, please make sure you installed the LAN cable on Intel® I218V LAN port. (See P. 10, No. 4.)

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    Z97 Extreme9 1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 CLRC BTN1 CHA_FAN3 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4 CMOS TPMS1 Battery CHA_FAN2 PCIE1 Purity Ultra M.2...
  • Page 14 No. Description Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8)
  • Page 15 Z97 Extreme9 No. Description USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) COM Port Header (COM1) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) TPM Header (TPMS1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)

  • Page 16: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) Microphone (Pink) DisplayPort 1.2 Optical SPDIF Out Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_34) LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I218V)* USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_12) LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I211AT)* eSATA Connector*** Central / Bass (Orange) HDMI Port...
  • Page 17 Z97 Extreme9 * 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 Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 19: Installing The Cpu

    Z97 Extreme9 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket.
  • Page 21 Z97 Extreme9 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 23: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    Z97 Extreme9 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs.

  • Page 25: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    Z97 Extreme9 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

  • Page 26: Jumpers Setup

    2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

  • Page 27: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Z97 Extreme9 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header...
  • Page 28 Power LED Header Please connect the chassis (3-pin PLED1) power LED to this header PLED- PLED+ PLED+ (see p.7, No. 28) to indicate the system’s power status. Serial ATA3 Connectors These ten SATA3 (SATA3_0: connectors support SATA see p.7, No. 16) data cables for internal (SATA3_1: storage devices with up...
  • Page 29 Z97 Extreme9 USB 2.0 Headers There are two headers USB_PWR (9-pin USB4_5) and on this motherboard. DUMMY (see p.7, No. 34) Each USB 2.0 header can (9-pin USB6_7) support two ports. (see p.7, No. 33) USB_PWR USB 3.0 Headers Besides four USB 3.0 ports...
  • Page 30 Chassis and Power Fan Please connect fan cables +12V Connectors to the fan connectors and CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CHA_FAN1) match the black wire to (see p.7, No. 31) the ground pin. (3-pin CHA_FAN2) FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE (see p.7, No. 40) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 31 Z97 Extreme9 PCIe Power Connector Please connect a 4 pin molex (4-pin PCIE_PWR1) power cable to this connector (see p.7, No. 36) when more than three graphics cards are installed. +12V DETECT HDD Saver Connector Please connect the HDD Saver...

  • Page 32: Smart Switches

    2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or boot from different BIOS. Power Switch Power Switch allows users (PWRBTN)

  • Page 33: Dr. Debug

    Z97 Extreme9 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.
  • Page 34 Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing all USB devices. Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules.

  • Page 35: Sli Tm , 3-Way Sli Tm Tm Tm Operation

    Z97 Extreme9 2.9 SLI , 3-Way SLI , 4-Way SLI and Quad SLI Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLI , 3-way SLI , 4-way SLI and Quad (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to four identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
  • Page 36 Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_3S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_3S Card is firmly in place. SLI_Bridge_3S Card ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the...

  • Page 37: Installing Three Sli Tm -Ready Graphics Cards

    PCI Express graphics card are connected. Repeat this step on the three graphics cards. Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card is firmly in place.
  • Page 38 Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.

  • Page 39: Installing Four Sli Tm -Ready Graphics Cards

    PCI Express graphics card are connected. Repeat this step on the three graphics cards. Step 3 Align and insert an ASRock SLI Bridge Card to the goldfingers of the first and second graphics card. Install the second ASRock SLI Bridge Card to the goldfingers of the third and fourth graphics card.
  • Page 40 Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.

  • Page 41: Driver Installation And Setup

    Z97 Extreme9 2.9.4 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU.

  • Page 42: Tm , 4-Way Crossfirex Tm And Quad Crossfirex

    2.10 CrossFireX , 3-Way CrossFireX , 4-Way CrossFireX Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX , 3-way CrossFireX , 4-way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX that allows you to install up to four identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireX , 3-way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX...

  • Page 43: Installing Three Crossfirex

    Z97 Extreme9 Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connec- tor of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot. 2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards Step 1...

  • Page 44: Installing Four Crossfirex Tm -Ready Graphics Cards

    2.10.3 Installing Four CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card into PCIE2 slot, the third graphics card into PCIE4 slot and the last graphics card into PCIE5 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

  • Page 45: Driver Installation And Setup

    Z97 Extreme9 2.10.4 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

  • Page 46: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). The M.2_ SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2) can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen 2 x2 (10 Gb/s).
  • Page 47 Z97 Extreme9 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut.
  • Page 48 Plextor PX-AG256M6e ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B Plextor PX-AG512M6e ADATA AXNS381E-256GM-B SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G Crucial CT120M500SSD4/120G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Crucial CT240M500SSD4/240G Samsung XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Kingston RBU-SNS8400S3/180GD For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...

  • Page 49: Hdd Saver Cable Installation Guide

    Z97 Extreme9 2.12 HDD Saver Cable Installation Guide The HDD Saver Connector on this motherboard allows you to switch on and off the connected HDDs via software when needed. This design secures more privacy, saves more energy, and extends the HDDs' lifespans. Please follow the steps below to install the HDD Saver Cable.

  • Page 50: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    2.13 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images.

  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    Z97 Extreme9 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN”...

  • Page 52: A-Tuning

    3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock’s support CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well.
  • Page 53 Z97 Extreme9 Tools Various tools and utilities. XFast RAM Boost the system’s performance and extend the HDD’s or SDD’s lifespan! Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive. XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection! Select a specific mode for making the designated program's priority highest.
  • Page 54 FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process.

  • Page 55: System Info

    Z97 Extreme9 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.

  • Page 56: Live Update

    Live Update Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem.
  • Page 57 Z97 Extreme9 Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

  • Page 58: Intel® Rapid Start Technology

    3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. Feel secure to know that your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode.

  • Page 59: Setup Guide

    3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on Create. The system will automatically create a hidden partition according to your settings.
  • Page 60 Step 3 When prompted to restart after the setup, click Yes to reboot. Step 4 Double-click the Intel® Rapid Start Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray.
  • Page 61 Z97 Extreme9 Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on. Drag the slider to configure the time. For example, if the timer value is set to ten minutes, the system will enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep state for ten minutes. If the timer is set to 0 minutes, Windows will immediately enable Rapid Start mode as it enters sleep state.
  • Page 62 state for a period of time. The power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut off, it will not cause data loss of the programs or files you were executing before entering sleep state. When you wish to continue to use the computer just hit the power button, the system will rapidly return to Windows, the programs and files which you were using before entering sleep state will be accessible immediately.

  • Page 63: Intel® Smart Connect Technology

    Z97 Extreme9 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up-to-date.
  • Page 64 3.4.2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect. Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows...
  • Page 65 Z97 Extreme9 Step 3 Click the Add button. Take Foxmail as an example, add Foxmail to the Application list. Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List, then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List.
  • Page 66 Step 6 Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray. Step 7 Drag the slider to configure how often the system will connect to the network to download updates. Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates, but may cause more power consumption.
  • Page 67 Z97 Extreme9 The system will wake up from sleep state periodically, and then start to update Foxmail. The screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain minimum power usage. Afterwards, the system will automatically return to sleep state again.

  • Page 68: Asrock Cloud (Intel® I218V)

    For ASRock motherboards with a Intel® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up their computers via the internet by using a secondary device, such as a smartphone or tablet.

  • Page 69: Intel® Remote Wake Technology

    Z97 Extreme9 3.5.1 Intel® Remote Wake Technology Intel® Remote Wake Technology allows you to wake up and remote control your home computer from sleep state. Before configuring this feature, verify the followings on your host computer: • Make sure that the "PCIE Devices Power On" is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY >...
  • Page 70 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control software allowing you to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb.ME Professional host software. Installing Orbweb.ME Professional on the Host Computer You can find the Orbweb.ME Professional host software in the Support CD or just download it from http://orbweb.me.
  • Page 71 Z97 Extreme9 Step 3 You will receive a verification email. Follow the steps in the email to verify your account. After verifying your account, you can access your PC through web browsers at http://orbweb.me. On the Account Verified page, if you click Go to My Computers, you will see the Orbweb.

  • Page 72: Using Remote Wake-Up

    REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of Java is required to be installed to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. Using Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up allows you to remotely put your host computer to sleep and wake your host computer up from a client device.
  • Page 73 Z97 Extreme9 Step 4 and power options appear. Click to select Restart, Sleep or Shut Down. Click Select Restart from the options to restart your host computer remotely. When you select Sleep, if the host device is WOW(Wake-On-Wan) compatible, you can put your host computer to sleep (S3/S4).

  • Page 74: Using Remote Desktop

    Tap to select Restart, Sleep or Shutdown. 1. Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible, the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will dissappear. You have to physically wake up computer in order to bring power option icon back to online. 2.
  • Page 75 Z97 Extreme9 Step 5 Enter the Windows password to log in and you will see the desktop of your host computer. Please refer to the user manual of the Orbweb.ME Professional for more instructions on how to use Orbweb.ME Professional.
  • Page 76 Using Xplorer Xplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your host computer from a client device. For Windows PC users: Step 1 http://orbweb.me Go to Orbweb.ME portal login page Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb.ME account and password. Step 3 Click the Connect icon Step 4...
  • Page 77 Z97 Extreme9 For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install “Orbweb.ME Professional” app from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android). Step 1 Tap the “Orbweb.ME Professional” app icon to launch it. Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb.ME...

  • Page 78: Asrock App Shop

    Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.6.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News...

  • Page 79: Apps

    Z97 Extreme9 3.6.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right.
  • Page 80 Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
  • Page 81 Z97 Extreme9 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details.

  • Page 82: Bios & Drivers

    3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on to see more details.

  • Page 83: Setting

    Z97 Extreme9 3.6.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup.

  • Page 84: Start8

    3.7.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.7.2 Configuring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. Then select...
  • Page 85 Z97 Extreme9 Configure Configure provides configuration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick access to recently used apps, the functionality of the power button, and more. Control...
  • Page 86 Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop. It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface.

  • Page 87: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Z97 Extreme9 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines.

  • Page 88: Navigation Keys

    4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 89: Main Screen

    1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing " Esc ".

  • Page 90: Oc Tweaker Screen

    4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

  • Page 91: Cpu Configuration

    Z97 Extreme9 CPU Configuration CPU Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components. CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio.

  • Page 92: Long Duration Maintained

    Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded. Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately.

  • Page 93: Dram Frequency

    Z97 Extreme9 DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Performance Mode Choose high performance mode to increase memory performance. Use default settings for better system stability.
  • Page 94 Row Precharge Time (tRP) The number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command.
  • Page 95 Z97 Extreme9 tCKE Configure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode. tRDRD Configure between module read to read delay. tRDRDDR Configure between module read to read delay from different ranks.

  • Page 96: Dimm Exit Mode

    RTL (CHA) Configure round trip latency for channel A. RTL (CHB) Configure round trip latency for channel B. IO-L (CHA) Configure IO latency for channel A. IO-L (CHB) Configure IO latency for channel B. ODT WR (CHA) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B.
  • Page 97 Z97 Extreme9 FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency. FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Configure the percentage of frequency boost or deduction. Vcore Override Voltage Add voltage to the Vcore when the system is under heavy load.

  • Page 98: Voltage Configuration

    Voltage Configuration CPU Input Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. CPU Input Offset The fixed external voltage input to the CPU. DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage.

  • Page 99: Advanced Screen

    Z97 Extreme9 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology, Intel® Thunderbolt , Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing.

  • Page 100: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.1 CPU Configuration Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.

  • Page 101: Intel Virtualization Technology

    Z97 Extreme9 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat- ing. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems.

  • Page 102: Chipset Configuration

    4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance.

  • Page 103: Front Panel

    Z97 Extreme9 Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard LAN1 Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller.

  • Page 104: Storage Configuration

    4.4.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection IDE: For better compatibility. AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advan- tages.
  • Page 105 Z97 Extreme9 Dynamic Storage Accelerator Keep this option enabled for higher HDD and SDD I/O performance, lower latency and increased system responsiveness. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability.

  • Page 106: Intel® Rapid Start Technology

    4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology ® Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds.

  • Page 107: Intel® Smart Connect Technology

    Z97 Extreme9 4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology ® Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. while the computer is in sleep mode.

  • Page 108: Intel® Thunderbolt

    4.4.6 Intel® Thunderbolt Intel Thunderbolt Technology Enable or disable the Intel® Thunderbolt function. Security Level Select Legacy to skip the Windows certification checking process for Thunderbolt devices. Select Unique ID for checking the Windows certification, and show warning messages if the devices aren't certified. Or select DP++ to support DP 1.2. Wake From Thunderbolt Devices Allow the system to be waked up by Thunderbolt...

  • Page 109: Super Io Configuration

    Z97 Extreme9 4.4.7 Super IO Configuration PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port.

  • Page 110: Acpi Configuration

    4.4.8 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. Check Ready Bit Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only when the hard disk is ready, this is recommended for better system stability.
  • Page 111 Z97 Extreme9 Ring-In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals. RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system.

  • Page 112: Usb Configuration

    4.4.9 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after rebooting (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Auto] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS).
  • Page 113 Z97 Extreme9 USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this option to fix it. Please note that after enabling this option, it is normal that the system will postpone booting up after pressing the power button.

  • Page 114: Trusted Computing

    4.4.10 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

  • Page 115: Tools

    Z97 Extreme9 4.5 Tools HDD Saver By connecting your HDDs to the onboard SATA power connector with our special designed power cable, you can switch these HDDs on and off when needed. This design allows you to protect your privacy, save more energy, and prolong your HDDs' life spans.
  • Page 116 In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device.

  • Page 117: Network Configuration

    ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to the secondary flash ROM. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash.
  • Page 118 Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4/S5 state.

  • Page 119: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    Z97 Extreme9 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU...

  • Page 120: Boot Screen

    4.7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8.1/8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
  • Page 121 Z97 Extreme9 Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages. AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed.
  • Page 122 Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Do not launch? Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.

  • Page 123: Security Screen

    Z97 Extreme9 4.8 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.

  • Page 124: Exit Screen

    4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

  • Page 125: Contact Information

    Z97 Extreme9 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp...

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