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  • Page 1 X99 Extreme6/ac X99 Extreme6/ac X 9 9 E x t r e m e 6 / a c X 9 9 E x t r e m e 6 / a c X99 Extreme6 X99 Extreme6 X 9 9 E x t r e m e 6...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (including damages for loss of proits, 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 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 & DTS Connect, DTS Interactive, DTS Neo:PC are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes sotware. ©...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Speciications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for X99 Extreme6/ac only ) Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
  • Page 5 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 2.12 HDD Saver Cable Installation Guide Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers A-Tuning ASRock APP Shop 3.3.1 UI Overview 3.3.2 Apps 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.3.4 Setting Start8 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY Introduction 4.1.1...
  • Page 6 4.4.4 Super IO Coniguration 4.4.5 ACPI Coniguration 4.4.6 USB Coniguration 4.4.7 Trusted Computing Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen Boot Screen Exit Screen...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    If you require technical support related to this mother- board, please visit our website for speciic information about the model you are using. You may ind the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

  • Page 8: Speciications

    • 8 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • S upports DDR4 3000+(OC)*/2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400 (OC)/2133/1866/ 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-bufered memory * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • S upports non-ECC RDIMM (Registered DIMM) • S upports DDR4 ECC, un-bufered memory/RDIMM with Intel®...
  • Page 9 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 • 1 x mini-PCI Express Slot (for X99 Extreme6) • S upports AMD Quad CrossFireX , 3-Way CrossFireX and CrossFireX • S upports NVIDIA® Quad SLI , 3-Way SLI and SLI * If you install CPU with 28 lanes, 3-Way SLI is not supported.
  • Page 10 Rear Panel • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 1 x eSATA Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1042) (Supports ESD...
  • Page 11 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 • 1 x hunderbolt AIC Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr.
  • Page 12 Due to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for sys- tem usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 1.3 Motherboard Layout X99 Extreme6/ac CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 USB7 CLRC BTN1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 2011-3 Socket USB 3.0 Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4...
  • Page 14 X99 Extreme6 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 ATX12V1 USB7 CLRC BTN1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 2011-3 Socket USB 3.0 Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4 PCIE_PWR1 CHA_FAN3 PWR_FAN1 PCIE1 X99 Extreme6 Ultra M.2...
  • Page 15 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 No. Description 2 x 284-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 284-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 284-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_D2, DDR4_C2)
  • Page 16 No. Description PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

  • Page 17: I/O Panel

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB12) Optical SPDIF Out Port LAN RJ-45 Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_34) (Qualcomm® Atheros® AR8171)* (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) LAN RJ-45 Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_12) (Intel®...
  • Page 18 * here 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 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange...

  • Page 19: Wifi-802.11Ac Module And Asrock Wifi 2.4Ghz Antenna (For X99 Extreme6/Ac Only )

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for X99 Extreme6/ac only ) WiFi + BT Module his motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that ofers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0.
  • Page 20 Installing the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables Step 1 Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables that come with the package. Step 2 Locate the WiFi Module that is installed on the motherboard's mini-PCIe slot. hen attach the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables to the WiFi Module. Step3 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors to the antenna ports on the I/O shield...
  • Page 21 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 Step 4 Fasten the screw nuts to secure the connec- tors.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

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

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 2011-3-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. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
  • Page 25 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service.

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 27: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides eight 284-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. 1. For quad channel coniguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.

  • Page 29: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here 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 of or the power cord is unplugged.
  • Page 30 PCIe Slot Conigurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5 Single Graphics Card Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX or SLI Mode hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireX Mode *3-Way SLI Mode is not supported for CPU with 28 PCIe lanes. For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chas- sis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards.

  • Page 31: Jumpers Setup

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 2.5 Jumpers Setup he 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”. he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”...

  • Page 32: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    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 Connect the power PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 33 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 Serial ATA3 Connectors hese ten SATA3 (SSATA3_0_1: connectors support SATA see p.7 or p.8, No. 13) data cables for internal (SSATA3_2_3: storage devices with up see p.7 or p.8, No. 14) to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer (SATA3_0_3: rate.
  • Page 34 Front Panel Audio Header his header is for PRESENCE# MIC_RET (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) connecting audio devices OUT_RET (see p.7 or p.8, No. 33) to the front audio panel. OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L 1. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup- port HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 35 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 CPU Fan Connectors his motherboard pro- (4-pin CPU_FAN1) vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (see p.7 or p.8, No. 4) (Quiet Fan) connector. +12V If you plan to connect a CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 3-Pin CPU fan, please (3-pin CPU_FAN2) connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 36 RRXD1 Serial Port Header his COM1 header DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 (9-pin COM1) supports a serial port (see p.7 or p.8, No. 30) module. RRI#1 RRTS#1 TTXD1 DDCD#1 TPM Header his connector supports Trusted (17-pin TPMS1) Platform Module (TPM) system, (see p.7 or p.8, No. 32) which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data.

  • Page 37: Smart Switches

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/of the system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or boot from diferent BIOS.

  • Page 38: Dr. Debug

    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 39 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 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 40: Sli Tm , 3-Way Sli Tm Tm

    2.9 SLI , 3-Way SLI and Quad SLI Operation Guide ® his motherboard supports NVIDIA , 3-Way SLI and Quad SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to three identical PCI ® Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA and Quad SLI technology ®...
  • Page 41 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card to the goldingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card is irmly in place. SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step 4...

  • Page 42: Installing Three Sli

    PCI Express graphics card are connected. Repeat this step on the three graphics cards. Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock 3-Way SLI- 2S1S Bridge Card to the goldingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card is irmly in place.
  • Page 43 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 Step 4 Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of monitor connector or the DVI connector of...

  • Page 44: Driver Installation And Setup

    2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system. Ater 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. Step 1 Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel ®...

  • Page 45: Tm And Quad Crossfirex

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 2.10 CrossFireX , 3-Way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireX , 3-way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireX...
  • Page 46 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.

  • Page 47: Installing Three Crossfirex

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE3 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

  • Page 48: Driver Installation And Setup

    2.10.3 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. he Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to un- install any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

  • Page 49: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide he 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. he Ultra M.2 Socket (M2) can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express...
  • Page 50 Step 3 Move the standof based on the module type and length. he standof 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. Otherwise, release the standof by hand.
  • Page 51 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List PCIe Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX-G512M6e ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B Plextor PX-G256M6e 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-SM2280S3/120G For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for...

  • Page 52: Hdd Saver Cable Installation Guide

    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 sotware when needed. his design secures more privacy, saves more energy, and extends the HDDs' lifespans. Please follow the steps below to install the HDD Saver Cable.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he 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. he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN”...

  • Page 54: A-Tuning

    3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidiier, 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 55 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 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 iles should be stored in the RAM drive. XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection! Select a speciic mode for making the designated program's priority highest.
  • Page 56 FAN-Tastic Tuning Conigure up to ive diferent fan speeds using the graph. he fans will automatically shit to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Dehumidiier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and conigure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process.
  • Page 57 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 OC Tweaker Conigurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *he System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
  • Page 58 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 59 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 Settings Conigure 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 60: 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. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News...

  • Page 61: Apps

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 3.3.2 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. he most recommended app appears on the let side of the screen. he other various apps are shown on the right.
  • Page 62 Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can ind the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon *he trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
  • Page 63 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 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 ind the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon.

  • Page 64: Bios & Drivers

    3.3.3 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 65: Setting

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 3.3.4 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 66: Start8

    3.4.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.4.2 Coniguring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. hen select...
  • Page 67 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 Conigure Conigure provides coniguration 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 68 Control lets you conigure 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 69: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to conigure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right ater you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines.

  • Page 70: 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 71: Main Screen

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. X99 Extreme6/ac: X99 Extreme6:...
  • Page 72 Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768.

  • Page 73: Oc Tweaker Screen

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI sotware 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 74: Spread Spectrum

    CPU Cache Ratio he CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. he maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. Minimum CPU Cache Ratio Set the minimum CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. BCLK Frequency he CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also afect the clock speed of other components.

  • Page 75: Dram Coniguration

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 Short Duration Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
  • Page 76 Row Precharge Time (tRP) he number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) he number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command.
  • Page 77 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 Four Activate Window (tFAW) he time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank. CAS Write Latency (tCWL) Conigure CAS Write Latency. Third Timing tREFI Conigure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval.
  • Page 78 tWRDR Conigure Write to Read diferent rank dead cycle Back to back READ to WRITE from diferent rank separation parameter. tWWDD Conigure Write to Write diferent DIMM dead cycle Back to back READ to WRITE from diferent DIMM separation parameter. tWWDR Conigure Write to Write diferent rank dead cycle Back to back READ to WRITE from diferent rank separation parameter.

  • Page 79: Fivr Coniguration

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 ODT PARK (CH C) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel C. ODT NOM (CH C) Use this to change ODT (CH C) Auto/Manual settings. he default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CH D) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel D.

  • Page 80: Voltage Coniguration

    System Agent Voltage Ofset Conigure the voltage for the System Agent. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection and over voltage protection for better overclocking capabilities. CPU Integrated VR Eiciency Mode Enable FIVR Eiciency Management for power saving.

  • Page 81: Advanced Screen

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the conigurations for the following items: CPU Con- iguration, Chipset Coniguration, Storage Coniguration, Super IO Coniguration, ACPI Coniguration, USB Coniguration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 82: Cpu Coniguration

    4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded sotware is improved. Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious bufer overlow attacks.
  • Page 83 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat- ing. 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.

  • Page 84: Chipset Coniguration

    4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Intel(R) Thunderbolt Enable/Disable the Intel(R) hunderbolt function. 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 85 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 PCI-E ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices PCH PCI-E ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH downstream devices Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I218V).

  • Page 86: Storage Coniguration

    4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 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 87: Super Io Coniguration

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 4.4.4 Super IO Coniguration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.

  • Page 88: Acpi Coniguration

    4.4.5 ACPI Coniguration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard. Ring-In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals.

  • Page 89: Usb Coniguration

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 4.4.6 USB Coniguration 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 ater rebooting (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Auto] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver ater entering the OS (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS).

  • Page 90: Trusted Computing

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

  • Page 91: Tools

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 4.5 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users.
  • Page 92 Dehumidiier CPU Fan Setting Conigure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is enabled. he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Max: 255 Min: 1 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 of when needed.

  • Page 93: Instant Flash

    USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI.

  • Page 94: Network Coniguration

    Network Coniguration Use this to conigure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound efects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI irmware. Save User Default Type a proile name and press enter to save your settings as user default. Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults.

  • Page 95: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen his 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 96 Chassis Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 3 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3. Over Temperature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated.

  • Page 97: Security Screen

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 4.7 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 98: Boot Screen

    4.8 Boot Screen his section displays the available devices on your system for you to conigure 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 99 X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 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 conigure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed.
  • Page 100 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8.1/8 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only.

  • Page 101: Exit Screen

    X99 Extreme6/ac / X99 Extreme6 4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save coniguration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.

  • Page 102: Contact Information

    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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