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  • Page 1 X99 Extreme6 X99 Extreme6 X 9 9 E x t r e m e 4 / 3 . 1 X 9 9 E x t r e m e 4 / 3 . 1 User Manual...

  • 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 Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Smart Switches Dr.
  • Page 5 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 2.12 HDD Saver Cable Installation Guide 2.13 ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A 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 &...
  • Page 6 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 • Supports DDR4 3200+(OC)*/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2400 (OC)/2133 non-ECC, un-bufered memory * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Supports non-ECC RDIMM (Registered DIMM) • Supports DDR4 ECC, un-bufered memory/RDIMM with Intel®...
  • Page 9 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)) • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM1142) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD...
  • Page 10 • 10 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID Storage 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 13), NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technology (SSATA3_3 connector is shared with the eSATA port) (SSATA3_2 connector is shared with Ultra M.2 Socket) * RAID is supported on SATA3_0 ~ SATA3_5 ports only.
  • Page 11 • Microsot® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32- bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit • FCC, CE, WHQL Certiica- • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) tions * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com...
  • 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 Extreme6/3.1 1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 ATX12V1 USB7 CLRC BTN1 USB 3.1 (Type-C) 2011-3 Socket USB 3.0 Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 PCIE_PWR1 PCIE1 X99 Extreme6/3.1 Ultra M.2...
  • Page 14 No. Description 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_D2, DDR4_C2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_D1, DDR4_C1) Vertical Type A USB 2.0 (USB7) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8)
  • Page 15 X99 Extreme6/3.1 No. Description Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

  • Page 16: I/O Panel

    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® I218V)* (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) Central / Bass (Orange) eSATA Connector*** Rear Speaker (Black)
  • Page 17 X99 Extreme6/3.1 * 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...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Installing The Cpu

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 21 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 22: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 23: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides eight 288-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 25: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
  • Page 26 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 27: Jumpers Setup

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 28: 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 29 X99 Extreme6/3.1 Serial ATA3 Connectors hese ten SATA3 (SSATA3_0_1: connectors support SATA see p.7, No. 13) data cables for internal (SSATA3_2_3: storage devices with up see p.7, No. 14) to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer (SATA3_0_3: rate. If the eSATA port see p.7, No.
  • Page 30 USB 3.0 Headers here are two headers Vbus Vbus Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX- (19-pin USB3_5_6) on this motherboard. IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PA_SSRX+ (see p.7, No. 11) Each USB 3.0 header can IntA_PB_SSTX- IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSTX+ (19-pin USB3_7_8) support two ports. IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PB_D- (see p.7, No. 10) IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PA_D+...
  • Page 31 X99 Extreme6/3.1 (3-pin CHA_FAN3) FAN_VOLTAGE (see p.7, No. 12) CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 36) CPU Fan Connectors his motherboard pro- (4-pin CPU_FAN1) vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (see p.7, No. 4) (Quiet Fan) connector. +12V If you plan to connect a...
  • Page 32 HDD Saver Connector Please connect the HDD Saver (4-pin SATA_PWR_1) Cable to this connector to (see p.7, No. 23) manage the power state of HDD. hunderbolt AIC Please connect a hunderbolt™ Connector add-in card (AIC) to this (5-pin TBT1) connector via the GPIO cable. (see p.7, No.

  • Page 33: Smart Switches

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 34: 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 35 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 36: 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 37 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the...

  • Page 38: 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- 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 39 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 40: 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 41: Tm And Quad Crossfirex

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 , 3-way CrossFireX and Quad ®...
  • Page 42 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 43: Installing Three Crossfirex

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 44: 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 45: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 46 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 47 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 48: 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 49: Asrock Usb 3.1 Card/A+A Installation Guide

    PCIE • Supports data rates up to 10 Gbps • Compliant with x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express Slots • 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) Connector *Sleep Mode (S3/S4/S5) Wake-up function is not supported.

  • Page 50: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure he ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A provides two external USB 3.1 ports which support transfer rates up to 10 Gbps. Follow the simple steps below to install the ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A. Step 1 Power of the PC and unplug the power cord. Detach all other cables from the PC.

  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 52: 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 53 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 54 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 55 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 56 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 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 58: 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 59: Apps

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 60 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 61 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details.

  • Page 62: 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 63: Setting

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 64: 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 65 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 66 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 67: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 68: 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 69: Main Screen

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 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.

  • Page 70: Oc Tweaker Screen

    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 71: Long Duration Maintained

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 CPU Cache Ratio he CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. he maximum should be the same as the CPU 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 72: Dram Coniguration

    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. Primary Plane Current Limit Conigure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere.
  • Page 73 X99 Extreme6/3.1 DRAM Frequency OC Preset If the DRAM frequency is selected, the corresponding DRAM and BCLK frequency for overclocking will be set. Primary Timing CAS# Latency (tCL) he time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response.
  • Page 74 RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD_L) he number of clocks between two rows activated in diferent banks of the same rank. Write to Read Delay (tWTR) he number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank. Write to Read Delay (tWTR_L) he number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank.
  • Page 75 X99 Extreme6/3.1 tRWSR Conigure READ to WRITE same rank dead cycle Back to back READ to WRITE from same rank separation parameter. tRWDD Conigure Read to Write diferent DIMM dead cycle Back to back READ to WRITE from diferent DIMM separation parameter.

  • Page 76: Memory Test

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

  • Page 77: Fivr Coniguration

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 Memory Power Savings Mode Conigure CKE and related memory power savings features. Maximum Aggregate Memory Performance Conigure the maximum aggregate memory performance. FIVR Coniguration CPU Vcore Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings. Override: he voltage is ixed. Vcore Voltage Additional Ofset Conigure the dynamic Vcore voltage added to the Vcore.

  • Page 78: Voltage Coniguration

    Voltage Coniguration Power Saving Mode Enable Power Saving Mode to reduce power consumption. CPU Input Voltage Conigure 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. DRAM Voltage Use this to conigure DRAM Voltage.

  • Page 79: Advanced Screen

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 80: 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 81 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 82: 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 83 X99 Extreme6/3.1 PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE3. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE5. PCI-E ASPM Support...
  • Page 84 Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state ater a power failure. If [Power Of] is selected, the power will remain of when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start to boot up when the power recovers. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will be switched of when the system is on.

  • Page 85: Storage Coniguration

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 86: Super Io Coniguration

    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 87: Acpi Coniguration

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 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.

  • Page 88: Usb Coniguration

    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 89: Trusted Computing

    X99 Extreme6/3.1 4.4.7 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

  • Page 90: Tools

    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 91 X99 Extreme6/3.1 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 92: Boot Manager

    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. Boot Manager Boot Manager is speciically designed for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu.
  • Page 93 Save UEFI iles in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network coniguration before using Internet Flash.

  • 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 Extreme6/3.1 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 Extreme6/3.1 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 Extreme6/3.1 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 Extreme6/3.1 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. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit...

  • 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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