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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • 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

    Package Contents Specifications Unique Features Motherboard Layout I/O Panel WiFi + BT Module and ASRock Wi-SD Box Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
  • Page 5 2.10 CrossFireX , 3-Way CrossFireX , 4-Way CrossFireX Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards 2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards 2.10.3 Installing Four CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards 2.10.4 Driver Installation and Setup 2.11 Thunderbolt™ 2 2.12 DisplayPort Input 2.13...
  • 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™ 2 4.4.7 Super IO Configuration 4.4.8 ACPI Configuration 4.4.9 USB Configuration Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    If you require technical support related to this mother- board, 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

    • Digi Power design • 12 Power Phase design • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking ® Chipset • Intel Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots...
  • Page 9 Z87 Extreme11/ac Expansion • 4 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE5/PCIE7: Slot single at x16 (PCIE5); dual at x8 (PCIE1) / x16 (PCIE5); triple at x8 (PCIE3) / x8 (PCIE5) / x8 (PCIE7); quad at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE3) / x8 (PCIE5) / x8 (PCIE7)) • 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots • 1 x Mini-PCI Express Slot: For WiFi + BT Module • PLX PEX 8747 and PLX PEX 8605 embedded...
  • Page 10 Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Purity Sound - 115dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier - TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 ohm headsets) - Direct Drive Technology - EMI Shielding Cover - PCB Isolate Shielding...
  • Page 11 Z87 Extreme11/ac • 1 x Clear CMOS Button • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® Z87, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug (SATA3_5 connector is shared with the eSATA port)
  • Page 12 • Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64- bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit Certifica- • FCC, CE, WHQL tions • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 13 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 14: Unique Features

    LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This conve- nient BIOS update tool allows you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.
  • Page 15 And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.
  • Page 16 Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience. The lightning boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC. By enabling this function, the PC will enter the UEFI directly after you restart.
  • Page 17 ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in A-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.

  • Page 18: Motherboard Layout

    1.4 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN3 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 RoHS RJ-45 RJ-45 LAN2 LAN1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 T: USB4 Intel Thunderbolt™2 B: USB5 Controller PEX 8747 MOS_FAN1 Z87 Extreme11/ac PCIE1 BIOS_A_LED BIOS_B_LED...
  • Page 19 Z87 Extreme11/ac No. Description Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4) 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) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) (ASMedia Hub)
  • Page 20 No. Description Vertical Type A USB 2.0 (USB6) USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (SLI/XFIRE_PWR2) SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (SLI/XFIRE_PWR1) COM Port Header (COM1) Infrared Module Header (IR1) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) MOS Fan Connector (MOS_FAN1)

  • Page 21: I/O Panel

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 1.5 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) Microphone (Pink) LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I211AT)* Optical SPDIF Out Port DisplayPort Input (HDMI_DP_1) Clear CMOS Button eSATA Connector*** Thunderbolt™ 2 Port (TBT1) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) Thunderbolt™...
  • Page 22 * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED LAN Port SPEED LED SPEED LED LAN Port ACT/LINK LED Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description...

  • Page 23: Wifi + Bt Module And Asrock Wi-Sd Box

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 1.6 WiFi + BT Module and ASRock Wi-SD Box WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT.
  • Page 24 ASRock Wi-SD Box Thanks to the excellent placement of antennas, ASRock Wi-SD Box comes with two invisible antennas (placed in a vertical/horizontal position), hidden inside the front panel that provides the most stable and unrestricted-direction wireless network coverage, optimized for maximum broadband network. Additionally, it provides four Front USB 3.0 ports for easier USB 3.0 device access, 1 SD Card slot and 1 rack...
  • Page 25 Plug the Front USB 3.0 cable into the USB 3.0 header on the Wi-SD Box. Step 3 If you have 2.5” HDD/SSDs, you may insert up to two and secure them in ASRock Wi-SD Box with screws. Step4 Install ASRock Wi-SD Box into the drive bay of...
  • Page 26 Step 5 Screw ASRock Wi-SD Box to the drive bay with screws. Step 6 Attach the cords to the WiFi + BT module on your motherboard. Step 7 Plug the Front USB 3.0 cable into the USB 3.0 header on the motherboard.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Installation

    Z87 Extreme11/ac Chapter 2 Installation This is an EATX 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 28: Installing The Cpu

    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. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
  • Page 29 Z87 Extreme11/ac...
  • Page 30 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 31: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 32: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    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. 2.
  • Page 33 Z87 Extreme11/ac...

  • Page 34: Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots)

    2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 7 PCI Express slots, 1 mini-PCI Express slot and two mSATA slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged.
  • Page 35 Z87 Extreme11/ac PCIe Slot Configurations PCIE1 PCIE3 PCIE5 PCIE7 Single Graphics Card Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX or SLI Mode Three Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireX Mode or 3-Way SLI Mode Four Graphics Cards in 4-Way CrossFireX Mode or 4-Way SLI Mode For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chas- sis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 , CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4) when using...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 switch, PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 38 Power LED Header Please connect the chassis (3-pin PLED1) power LED to this header PLED- PLED+ (see p.11, No. 27) to indicate the system’s PLED+ power status. Serial ATA3 Connectors These six SATA3 (SATA3_0, SATA3_1 : connectors support SATA see p.11, No. 12) data cables for internal (SATA3_2, SATA3_3 : storage devices with up...
  • Page 39 Z87 Extreme11/ac USB 2.0 Headers Besides two USB 2.0 ports USB_PWR (9-pin USB2_3) on the I/O panel, there are DUMMY (see p.11, No. 36) two headers and one port (9-pin USB4_5) on this motherboard. Each (see p.11, No. 35) USB 2.0 header can support USB_PWR two ports.
  • Page 40 Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis DUMMY SPEAKER (4-pin SPEAKER1) speaker to this header. (see p.11, No. 28) DUMMY Chassis, Power and MOS Please connect fan cables Fan Connectors to the fan connectors and GN D + 12V (4-pin CHA_FAN1) match the black wire to the CPU_ FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL...
  • Page 41 Z87 Extreme11/ac ATX 12V Power This motherboard Connector provides two 8-pin ATX (8-pin ATX12V1) 12V power connectors. To (see p.11, No. 2) use a 4-pin ATX power (8-pin ATX12V2) supply, please plug it along (see p.11, No. 3) Pin 1 and Pin 5. SLI/XFIRE Power Please connect this Connector...

  • Page 42: Smart Switches

    2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Button, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Power Switch Power Switch allows users Power (PWRBTN) to quickly turn on/off the (see p.11, No.

  • Page 43: Dr. Debug

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 44 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 45: Sli Tm , 3-Way Sli Tm , 4-Way Sli Tm And Quad Sli

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 2.9 SLI , 3-Way SLI , 4-Way SLI and Quad SLI Operation Guide ® This motherboard supports NVIDIA , 3-way SLI , 4-way SLI and Quad (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to four ®...
  • Page 46 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 47: 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 48 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 PCIE3 slot.

  • Page 49: Installing Four Sli

    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 50 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 51: Driver Installation And Setup

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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. Step 1 Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel ®...

  • Page 52: Tm , 4-Way Crossfirex Tm And

    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 ®...

  • Page 53: Installing Three Crossfirex

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 Insert one graphics card into PCIE3 slot, another graphics card to PCIE5 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE7 slot.

  • Page 54: 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 PCIE3 slot, the third graphics card into PCIE5 slot and the last graphics card into PCIE7 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

  • Page 55: Driver Installation And Setup

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 un- install any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

  • Page 56: Thunderbolt

    2.11 Thunderbolt™ 2 This motherboard has two thunderbolt™ 2 connectors that support video output from internal VGA. Due to 32-bit OS limitations, we strongly recommend using a 64-bit OS to bring ThunderBolt™ 2 into full play. Please note that the support of Thunderbolt™ 2 makes usable memory less than installed memory when a 32-bit OS is used.

  • Page 57: Displayport Input

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 2.12 DisplayPort Input The DisplayPort Input on the motherboard allows you to utilize the power of discrete graphics with a Thunderbolt™ display connected. Connection Diagram ( Using Graphics card with DisplayPort) DisplayPort 1. Connect one end of the DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort of the graphics card. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort Input on the rear I/O panel.
  • Page 58 Connection Diagram (Using Graphics card with mini DisplayPort) Mini DisplayPort 1. Connect one end of the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable to the Mini DisplayPort of the graphics card. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort Input on the rear I/O panel.

  • Page 59: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 60: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    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 61: A-Tuning

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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,...
  • Page 62 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 63 Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 64 System Info View information about the system. Tech Service Contact Tech Service.

  • Page 65: Intel® Rapid Start Technology

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 66: 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 67 Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 68 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 69 Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 70: Intel® Smart Connect Technology

    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. 3.4.1 System Requirements •...
  • Page 71 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 72 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. Step 5 Click Apply to enable Smart Connect.
  • Page 73 Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 74 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. Upon waking up the system, you will find the new mail that were sent to you during sleep state are already updated and ready to be read in Foxmail.

  • Page 75: Intel® Remote Wake Technology

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology Intel® Remote Wake Technology allows you to use programs or services over the Internet to wake up your home computer from energy efficient sleep mode. Before configuring this feature, verify the following. • Remote Wake has been enabled in "Intel®...
  • Page 76 Step 3 A new mesh window will pop up. Enter a mesh name and password. Step 4 Select all the checkboxes and click Create Mesh. Downloading and Installing Mesh Agent Step 1 Click Install on the My Account page. Step 2 Select the mesh and download both files.
  • Page 77 Z87 Extreme11/ac Step 4 Click Install / Update. Step 5 Wait a minute for the New Machine to appear in "My Device".
  • Page 78 Step 6 Check whether "Intel Remote Wake" appeared or not. Waking up Your PC using PC Step 1 On the "My Devices" page, click on Power Actions. Step 2 Click on Wake or Sleep.
  • Page 79 Z87 Extreme11/ac Waking up Your PC Using Mobile Device Before waking up your home computer using a mobile device, please log out of MeshCentral on other previously used computers or devices. Step 1 Login to meshcentral.com/m. Step 2 Select a Machine. Step 3 Click on Wake or Sleep.

  • Page 80: Configuring And Using Splashtop

    Download and install the Streamer on your home computer, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Splashtop Streamer. Then enter your Splashtop Account. If you have not created a Splashtop acount, create one.
  • Page 81 Z87 Extreme11/ac Using Remote Control Step 1 In "Splashtop 2”, tap an online machine from the list to connect to your home computer. Step 2 Start remotely accessing your home computer. The functionality and price of the Splashtop APP and subscription fee is subject to change.
  • Page 82 Accessing Data Playing Video...

  • Page 83: Start8

    3.6.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.6.2 Configuring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. Then select...
  • Page 84 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 85 Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 86: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.

  • Page 87: Navigation Keys

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 88: 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. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc".

  • Page 89: Oc Tweaker Screen

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 90: Spread Spectrum

    CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. BCLK/PCIE Frequency The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also affect the clock speed of other components.

  • Page 91: Dram Timing Configuration

    Z87 Extreme11/ac Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the integrated GPU. GT Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings.

  • Page 92: Dram Configuration

    DRAM Configuration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to confirm and apply your new settings. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response.
  • Page 93 Z87 Extreme11/ac Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued. Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of delay that must elapse after the completion of a valid write operation, before an active bank can be precharged.
  • Page 94 tRDRDDR Configure between module read to read delay from different ranks. tRDRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRWSR Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. tWRRD Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRDDR Configure between module write to read delay from different ranks. tWRRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRRSR Auto/Manual settings.
  • Page 95 Z87 Extreme11/ac 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. ODT NOM (CHA) Use this to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings.

  • Page 96: Voltage Configuration

    CPU Cache Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the System Agent. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I/O Analog Voltage.
  • Page 97 Z87 Extreme11/ac PCH 1.05V Voltage Chipset 1.05V Voltage. Use default settings for best performance. PCH 1.5V Voltage I/O 1.5V Voltage. Use default settings for best performance.

  • Page 98: Advanced Screen

    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™ 2, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 99: Cpu Configuration

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved. 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.

  • Page 100: Intel Virtualization Technology

    Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks.

  • Page 101: Chipset Configuration

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 102: Render Standby

    PCIE7 Downstream Link Speed Select the link speed from the PLX chip to the PCIE slot for PCIE7. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed.
  • Page 103 Z87 Extreme11/ac Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is on. It will also automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable/disable the onboard Dr.

  • 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 advantages.
  • Page 105 Z87 Extreme11/ac Dynamic Storage Accelerator Keep this option enabled for higher HDD and SDD I/O performance, lower latency and increased system responsiveness. LSI SAS Controller Enable/disable the LSI SAS controllers. Bootable LSI Controller Enable to boot from the LSI SAS controller. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

  • 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

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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™ 2 Thunderbolt™ 2 Support Enable/Disable the onboard Thunderbolt™ 2 ports. 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 ™...
  • Page 109 Z87 Extreme11/ac TBT Device IO resource Support Enable IO Resource Support if your older Thunderbolt™ devices have trouble working properly. Thunderbolt™ 2 PCIe Cache-line Size Configure the cache-line size of the Thunderbolt™ 2 PCIe subtree.

  • Page 110: Super Io Configuration

    4.4.7 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. Infrared Port Enable or disable the Infrared port.

  • Page 111: Acpi Configuration

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 112 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 113: Usb Configuration

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 4.4.9 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support.

  • Page 114: Tools

    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 115: 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 116 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 117: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
  • Page 118 SB Fan Setting Select Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Please note that the value of each temperature and fan speed must exceed or be equal to the formal one. The temperature or fan speed will be automatically corrected into the same value as the former setting if it is smaller.

  • Page 119: Boot Screen

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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.
  • Page 120 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. Boot Failure Guard If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings.
  • Page 121 Z87 Extreme11/ac 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. 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 122: Security Screen

    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. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.

  • Page 123: Exit Screen

    Z87 Extreme11/ac 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 124: 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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