ASROCK Z97 Extreme9 Specifications

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4English LAN•Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s•1 x Giga PHY Intel® I218V, 1 x GigaLAN Intel® I211AT•Supports Intel® Remote Wake Technology (on Intel® I2

94English4.4.1 CPU CongurationActive Processor CoresSelect the number of cores to enable in each processor package.CPU C States SupportEnable CPU C

95EnglishZ97 Extreme9CPU Thermal ThrottlingEnable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat-ing.No-Execute Memory Protecti

96English4.4.2 Chipset CongurationPrimary Graphics AdapterSelect a primary VGA.VT-dIntel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virt

97EnglishZ97 Extreme9Onboard HD AudioEnable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound

98English4.4.3 Storage CongurationSATA Controller(s)Enable/disable the SATA controllers.SATA Mode SelectionIDE: For better compatibility.AHCI: Suppo

99EnglishZ97 Extreme9Dynamic Storage AcceleratorKeep this option enabled for higher HDD and SDD I/O performance, lower latency and increased system re

100English4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyIntel® Rapid Start TechnologyIntel® Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which al

101EnglishZ97 Extreme94.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect TechnologyIntel® Smart Connect TechnologyIntel® Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your

102English4.4.6 Intel® ThunderboltTMIntel ThunderboltTM TechnologyEnable or disable the Intel® underboltTM function.Security LevelSelect Legacy to s

103EnglishZ97 Extreme94.4.7 Super IO CongurationPS2 Y-CableEnable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.Serial PortEnable or disable the Serial

5EnglishZ97 Extreme9•1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)•1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2), suppor

104English4.4.8 ACPI CongurationSuspend to RAMSelect disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving.Che

105EnglishZ97 Extreme9Ring-In Power OnAllow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals.RTC Alarm Power OnAllow the system to

106English4.4.9 USB CongurationUSB ControllerEnable or disable all the USB ports.Intel USB 3.0 ModeSelect Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Set [Smart

107EnglishZ97 Extreme9USB Compatibility PatchIf your USB devices (i.e. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this opti

108English4.4.10 Trusted ComputingSecurity Device SupportEnable or disable BIOS support for security device.

109EnglishZ97 Extreme94.5 ToolsHDD SaverBy connecting your HDDs to the onboard SATA power connector with our special designed power cable, you can sw

110EnglishHDD Saver TechnologySet [Enabled] to switch on the HDD Saver. Set [Disabled] to switch o the HDD Saver. It is recommended to enable the AH

111EnglishZ97 Extreme9Instant FlashSave UEFI les in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Secure Backup UEFIWhenever one

112EnglishDehumidier FunctionIf Dehumidier Function is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system aer entering S4/S

113EnglishZ97 Extreme94.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screenis section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, includi

6EnglishHardware Monitor•CPU/Chassis temperature sensing•CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer•CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by

114English4.7 Boot Screenis section displays the available devices on your system for you to congure the boot settings and the boot priority.Fast B

115EnglishZ97 Extreme9Full Screen LogoEnable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages.AddOn ROM DisplayEnable AddOn ROM Displa

116EnglishLaunch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy

117EnglishZ97 Extreme94.8 Security ScreenIn this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the us

118English4.9 Exit ScreenSave Changes and ExitWhen you select this option the following message, “Save conguration changes and exit setup?” will pop

119EnglishZ97 Extreme9Contact InformationIf you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at

7EnglishZ97 Extreme91.3 Motherboard LayoutIntelZ97DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)DDR

8EnglishNo. Description1 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)4 CPU Fan Connector (CP

9EnglishZ97 Extreme9No. Description34 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)35 underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)36 PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1)37 COM Port Header (

10English1.4 I/O PanelNo. Description No. Description1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 10 Microphone (Pink)2 DisplayPort 1.2 11 Optical SPDIF Out Port3 USB 2.0

11EnglishZ97 Extreme9* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.Activity / Link LED Speed

12Englishis is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherbo

13EnglishZ97 Extreme92.1 Installing the CPU1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if t

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15EnglishZ97 Extreme9Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for

16English2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink1 2CPU_FAN

17EnglishZ97 Extreme92.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)is motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dua

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19EnglishZ97 Extreme92.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)ere are 5 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard.PCIe slots: P

20English2.5 Jumpers Setupe illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper

21EnglishZ97 Extreme92.6 Onboard Headers and ConnectorsSystem Panel Header(9-pin PANEL1)(see p.7, No. 27)Connect the power switch, reset switch and s

22EnglishPower LED Header(3-pin PLED1)(see p.7, No. 28)Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate the system’s power status.Seria

23EnglishZ97 Extreme9DUMMYGNDGNDP+P-USB_PWRP+P-USB_PWR1USB 2.0 Headers(9-pin USB4_5)(see p.7, No. 34)(9-pin USB6_7)(see p.7, No. 33)ere are two heade

e terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the Un

24EnglishChassis and Power Fan Connectors(4-pin CHA_FAN1)(see p.7, No. 31)(3-pin CHA_FAN2)(see p.7, No. 40)(3-pin CHA_FAN3)(see p.7, No. 1)(3-pin PWR_

25EnglishZ97 Extreme9PCIe Power Connector(4-pin PCIE_PWR1) (see p.7, No. 36)Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to this connector when more than

26English2.7 Smart Switchese motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch, allow

27EnglishZ97 Extreme92.8 Dr. DebugDr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams bel

28English b4 Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing all USB devices. b7 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory t

29EnglishZ97 Extreme92.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITM , 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guideis motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-way SLIT

30EnglishStep 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card to the goldngers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card is rm

31EnglishZ97 Extreme92.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics CardsStep 1Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE2

32EnglishStep 4Connect 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.

33EnglishZ97 Extreme92.9.3 Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics CardsStep 1Insert one graphics card into the PCIE1 slot, another graphics card into t

ContentsChapter 1 Introduction 11.1 Package Contents 11.2 Specications 21.3 Motherboard Layout 71.4 I/O Panel 10Chapter 2 Instal

34EnglishStep 4Connect 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.

35EnglishZ97 Extreme92.9.4 Driver Installation and SetupInstall the graphics card drivers to your system. Aer that, you can enable the Multi-Graphic

36English2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, 4-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guideis motherboard supports CrossFi

37EnglishZ97 Extreme92.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics CardsStep 3Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or th

38English2.10.3 Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics CardsStep 1Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card into PCIE2 slo

39EnglishZ97 Extreme9Step 1Power on your computer and boot into OS.Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.

40English2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation GuideThe M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and v

41EnglishZ97 Extreme9BCDEAStep 3Move the stando based on the module type and length. e stando is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step

42EnglishPCIe Interface SATA InterfacePlextor PX-G256M6e ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B Plextor PX-G512M6e ADATA AXNS381E-256GM-BSanDisk SD6PP4M-128G Crucial

43EnglishZ97 Extreme92.12 HDD Saver Cable Installation GuideThe HDD Saver Connector on this motherboard allows you to switch on and off th

2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 372.10.3 Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 382.10.4 Driver Installat

44English2.13 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation GuideDual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one singl

45EnglishZ97 Extreme9Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Driverse Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necess

46English3.2 A-TuningA-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast

47EnglishZ97 Extreme9ToolsVarious tools and utilities.XFast RAMBoost the system’s performance and extend the HDD’s or SDD’s lifespan! Create a hidden

48EnglishFAN-Tastic TuningCongure up to ve dierent fan speeds using the graph. e fans will automatically shi to the next speed level when the ass

49EnglishZ97 Extreme9OC TweakerCongurations for overclocking the system.System InfoView information about the system. *e System Browser tab may not

50EnglishLive UpdateCheck for newer versions of BIOS or drivers. Tech ServiceContact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leav

51EnglishZ97 Extreme9SettingsCongure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched whe

52English3.3 Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyIntel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep sleep, saving time and power

53EnglishZ97 Extreme93. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer.4. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Congu

4.4 Advanced Screen 934.4.1 CPU Conguration 944.4.2 Chipset Conguration 964.4.3 Storage Conguration 984.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start T

54EnglishStep 3 When prompted to restart aer the setup, click Yes to reboot.Step 4 Double-click the Intel® Rapid Start Technology Manager icon

55EnglishZ97 Extreme9Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on. Drag the slider to congure the time. For example, if the timer value is set to ten minutes,

56Englishstate for a period of time. e power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut o, it will not cause data loss of the programs or les y

57EnglishZ97 Extreme93.4 Intel® Smart Connect TechnologyIntel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from Windo

58English3.4.2 Setup GuideInstalling ASRock Smart Connect UtilityStep 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the f

59EnglishZ97 Extreme9Step 3 Click the Add button. Take Foxmail as an example, add Foxmail to the Application list.Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Appli

60EnglishStep 6 Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray.Step 7 Drag the slider to congure ho

61EnglishZ97 Extreme94. e system will wake up from sleep state periodically, and then start to update Foxmail. e screen will not display anything s

62English3.5 ASRock Cloud (Intel® I218V)ASRock Cloud makes your mobile devices connect to your PC seamlessly!Have you ever been in a situation

63EnglishZ97 Extreme93.5.1 Intel® Remote Wake TechnologyIntel® Remote Wake Technology allows you to wake up and remote control your home com

1EnglishZ97 Extreme9Chapter 1 Introductionank you for purchasing ASRock Z97 Extreme9 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s co

64English3.5.2 Conguring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control soware allowing you to easily access and

65EnglishZ97 Extreme9Step 3You will receive a verication email. Follow the steps in the email to verify your account.Aer verifying your account, you

66EnglishREMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE Using Remote Wake-UpRemote Wake-Up allows you to remotely put your host computer to sleep and wake your ho

67EnglishZ97 Extreme9Step 4Click and power options appear. Click to select Restart, Sleep or Shut Down.Select Restart from the options to restart

68EnglishTap to select Restart, Sleep or Shutdown.Using Remote DesktopRemote Desktop allows you to remotely access your host computer from a client de

69EnglishZ97 Extreme9Step 5Enter the Windows password to log in and you will see the desktop of your host computer. For iOS or Android Mobile Devices

70EnglishUsing XplorerXplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your host computer from a client device. For Windows PC users:Ste

71EnglishZ97 Extreme9Tutorial VideoFor iOS or Android Mobile Devices users:Download and install “Orbweb.ME Professional” app from the App Store (iOS)

72English3.6 ASRock APP Shope ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading soware applications for your ASRock computer. You c

73EnglishZ97 Extreme93.6.2 AppsWhen the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Install

2English1.2 SpecicationsPlatform•ATX Form Factor•High Density Glass Fabric PCB•Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter dierent noise by 3 dierent cap

74EnglishStep 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading.Step 4 When installation completes, you can nd the green

75EnglishZ97 Extreme9Upgrading an AppYou can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, yo

76English3.6.3 BIOS & DriversInstalling BIOS or DriversWhen the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommende

77EnglishZ97 Extreme93.6.4 SettingIn the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want

78English3.7 Start8For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with

79EnglishZ97 Extreme9CongureCongure provides conguration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick acces

80EnglishControl lets you congure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does.DesktopDesktop allows you to disable the hot co

81EnglishZ97 Extreme9Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY4.1 Introductionis section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to congure your system. Yo

82English4.1.2 Navigation KeysUse < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key

83EnglishZ97 Extreme94.2 Main ScreenWhen you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.FavoriteDispla

3EnglishZ97 Extreme9 Graphics•Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.

84English4.3 OC Tweaker ScreenIn the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.Advanced Turbo You can use this option to increase your

85EnglishZ97 Extreme9CPU CongurationCPU Ratioe CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will incr

86EnglishLong Duration MaintainedCongure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded.Short Durat

87EnglishZ97 Extreme9DRAM FrequencyIf [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequen

88EnglishRow Precharge Time (tRP)e number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row.RAS# Active

89EnglishZ97 Extreme9tCKECongure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode.t

90EnglishRTL (CHA)Congure round trip latency for channel A.RTL (CHB)Congure round trip latency for channel B.IO-L (CHA)Congure IO latency for chann

91EnglishZ97 Extreme9FIVR CongurationFIVR Switch Frequency SignatureSelect whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency.FIVR Switch Frequency

92EnglishVoltage CongurationCPU Input VoltageCongure the voltage for the CPU.CPU Load-Line CalibrationCPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU vo

93EnglishZ97 Extreme94.4 Advanced ScreenIn this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU Conguration, Chipset Conguratio