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  • 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.
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Unique Features Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors and Quad SLI Operation Guide 2.7.1 Installing Two SLI...
  • Page 5 3.4.1 System Requirements 3.4.2 Setup Guide ASRock Cloud 3.5.1 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional 3.5.3 Remote Access from a Client Device ASRock APP Shop 3.6.1 UI Overview 3.6.2 Apps 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.6.4 Setting Start8 3.71...
  • Page 6 Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen 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 Super IO Configuration 4.4.7 ACPI Configuration 4.4.8 USB Configuration Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Specifications

    (Socket 1150) • Digi Power design • 8 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z97 Chipset Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots...
  • Page 10 • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I218V • Supports Intel®...
  • Page 11 • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED...
  • 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: Unique Features

    ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. ASRock Disk Health Report Displaying detailed HDD information. You can check the model names, capacities, temperatures, SMART info, health status, and other information of your HDDs here.
  • Page 14 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 15 UEFI easily. 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. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by pressing <F6>...
  • Page 16 S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change “SATA Mode”...

  • Page 17: Motherboard Layout

    ATX12V1 CHA_FAN2 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB2 RJ-45 B: USB3 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 PWR_FAN1 PCIE_PWR1 PCIE1 Z97 Extreme3 64Mb PCIE2 BIOS CMOS Battery RoHS Intel PCI1 Front USB 3.0 PCIE3 PCI Express 3.0 PCI2 PCI3...
  • Page 18 Z97 Extreme3 No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 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_FAN2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5)

  • Page 19: I/O Panel

    1.5 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) Line In (Light Blue) D-Sub Port Front Speaker (Lime)** HDMI Port Microphone (Pink) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1) Optical SPDIF Out Port LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_2_3) Central / Bass (Orange) DVI-D Port Rear Speaker (Black) PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port...
  • Page 20 Z97 Extreme3 ** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use. Audio Output Front Speaker Rear Speaker...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

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

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu

    Z97 Extreme3 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 24 Z97 Extreme3 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 25: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 26: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    Z97 Extreme3 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs.

  • Page 28: Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots)

    Z97 Extreme3 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express 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. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Z97 Extreme3 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header...
  • Page 31 Power LED Header Please connect the chassis (3-pin PLED1) power LED to this header to PLED- PLED+ PLED+ (see p.10, No. 15) indicate the system’s power status. Serial ATA3 Connectors These six SATA3 connectors (SATA3_0) support SATA data cables (see p.10, No. 9) for internal storage devices (SATA3_1) with up to 6.0 Gb/s data...
  • Page 32 Z97 Extreme3 Front Panel Audio Header This header is for PRESENCE# MIC_RET (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) connecting audio devices to OUT_RET (see p.10, No. 25) the front audio panel. OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup- port HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 33 Chassis and Power Fan Please connect fan cables Connectors to the fan connectors and FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CHA_FAN1) match the black wire to the CHA_FAN_SPEED (see p.10, No. 19) ground pin. +12V (3-pin CHA_FAN2) FAN_VOLTAGE (see p.10, No. 6) CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.10, No.
  • Page 34 Z97 Extreme3 ATX 12V Power This motherboard provides Connector an 8-pin ATX 12V power (8-pin ATX12V1) connector. To use a 4-pin (see p.10, No. 1) ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. PCIe Power Connector...

  • Page 35: Sli Tm And Quad Sli Tm Operation Guide

    2.7 SLI and Quad SLI Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLI and Quad SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA® SLI and Quad SLI technology supports Windows®...
  • Page 36 Z97 Extreme3 Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place. SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the...

  • Page 37: Driver Installation And Setup

    2.7.2 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. For SLI and Quad SLI mode Step 1...

  • Page 38: Tm Tm

    Z97 Extreme3 2.8 CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX are supported with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS.

  • Page 39: Driver Installation And Setup

    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 PCIE2 slot. 2.8.2 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.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    Z97 Extreme3 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 41: A-Tuning

    3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock’s support CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well.
  • Page 42 Z97 Extreme3 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 43 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 44 Z97 Extreme3 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system.

  • Page 45: System Info

    System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
  • Page 46 Z97 Extreme3 Live Update Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers.
  • Page 47 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem.
  • Page 48 Z97 Extreme3 Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

  • Page 49: Intel® Rapid Start Technology

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

  • Page 50: 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 51 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 52 Z97 Extreme3 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 53 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 54: Intel® Smart Connect Technology

    Z97 Extreme3 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up-to-date.

  • Page 55: Setup Guide

    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 56 Z97 Extreme3 Step 3 Click the Add button. Take Foxmail as an example, add Foxmail to the Application list. Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List, then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List.
  • Page 57 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 58 Z97 Extreme3 The system will wake up from sleep state periodically, and then start to update Foxmail. The screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain minimum power usage. Afterwards, the system will automatically return to sleep state again.

  • Page 59: Asrock Cloud

    ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling your computer, even if the computer is in off mode. For ASRock motherboards with a Intel® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up their computers via the internet by using a secondary device, such as a smartphone or tablet.

  • Page 60: Intel® Remote Wake Technology

    Z97 Extreme3 3.5.1 Intel® Remote Wake Technology Intel® Remote Wake Technology allows you to wake up and remote control your home computer from sleep state. Before configuring this feature, verify the followings on your host computer: • Make sure that the "PCI Devices Power On" is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY >...

  • Page 61: Configuring And Using Orbweb.me Professional

    3.5.2 Configuring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control software allowing you to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb.ME Professional host software. Installing Orbweb.ME Professional on the Host Computer You can find the Orbweb.ME Professional host software in the Support CD or just download it from http://orbweb.me.
  • Page 62 Z97 Extreme3 Step 3 You will receive a verification email. Follow the steps in the email to verify your account. After verifying your account, you can access your PC through web browsers at http://orbweb.me. On the Account Verified page, if you click Go to My Computers, you will see the Orbweb.

  • Page 63: Remote Access From A Client Device

    3.5.3 Remote Access from a Client Device The lastest version of Java is required to be installed to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. Using Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up allows you to remotely put your host computer to sleep and wake your host computer up from a client device.
  • Page 64 Z97 Extreme3 Step 4 and power options appear. Click to select Restart, Sleep or Shut Down. Click S e l e c t R e s t a r t f r o m t h e o p t i o n s t o r e s t a r t y o u r h o s t c o m p u t e r r e m o t e l y.

  • Page 65: Using Remote Desktop

    Tap to select Restart, Sleep or Shutdown. 1. Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible, the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will dissappear. You have to physically wake up computer in order to bring power option icon back to online.
  • Page 66 Z97 Extreme3 Step 5 Enter the Windows password to log in and you will see the desktop of your host computer. Please refer to the user manual of the Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional for more instruc- tions on how to use Orbweb.ME Professional.
  • Page 67 Using Xplorer Xplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your host computer from a client device. For Windows PC users: Step 1 Go to Orbweb.ME portal login page http://orbweb.me Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb.ME account and password. Step 3 Click the Connect icon Step 4...
  • Page 68 Z97 Extreme3 Step 6 Click on a file name to preivew the file. You can also delete, rename, move, and copy a selected file. For more instructions on how to use Xplorer, refer to the user manual of the Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional.

  • Page 69: Asrock App Shop

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

  • Page 70: Apps

    Z97 Extreme3 3.6.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right.
  • Page 71 Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
  • Page 72 Z97 Extreme3 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details.

  • Page 73: Bios & Drivers

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

  • Page 74: Setting

    Z97 Extreme3 3.6.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup.

  • Page 75: Start8

    3.71 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.7.2 Configuring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8.1/8 style Start Menu. Then...
  • Page 76 Z97 Extreme3 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 77 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 78: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Z97 Extreme3 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines.

  • Page 79: 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 80: Main Screen

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

  • Page 81: Oc Tweaker Screen

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

  • Page 82: Bclk Frequency

    Z97 Extreme3 CPU Configuration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by forcing the CPU to perform the highest frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously. Disable to reduce power consumption. CPU Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK.

  • Page 83: Long Duration Maintained

    Filter PLL Frequency CPU BCLK Filter Frequency. Choose 1.6 for better overclocking capabilities. Internal PLL Overvoltage Enable for better stability. PCIE PLL Selection Select SB PLL when overclocking. Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time.

  • Page 84: Dram Timing Configuration

    Z97 Extreme3 GT Voltage Offset Configure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
  • Page 85 CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it.
  • Page 86 Z97 Extreme3 Four Activate Window (tFAW) The time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank. CAS Write Latency (tCWL) Configure CAS Write Latency. tREFI Configure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval. tCKE Configure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode.
  • Page 87 tRDWR Configure between module read to write delay. tRDWRDR Configure between module read to write delay from different ranks. tRDWRDD Configure between module read to write delay from different DIMMs. RTL (CHA) Configure round trip latency for channel A. RTL (CHB) Configure round trip latency for channel B.
  • Page 88 Z97 Extreme3 DIMM Exit Mode Select Slow Exit to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for better performance. FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency. FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Configure the percentage of frequency boost or deduction.

  • Page 89: Voltage Configuration

    CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode Enable FIVR Efficiency Management for power saving. Disable for better performance and overclocking capabilities. Voltage Configuration Power Saving Mode Enable Power Saving Mode to reduce power consumption. CPU Input Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load.

  • Page 90: Advanced Screen

    Z97 Extreme3 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Con- figuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Rapid Start Tech- nology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology, Intel® Thunderbold, Super IO Configura- tion, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration.

  • Page 91: Cpu Configuration

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

  • Page 92: Intel Virtualization Technology

    Z97 Extreme3 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat- ing. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems.

  • Page 93: Chipset Configuration

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

  • Page 94: Front Panel

    Enable/disable front panel HD audio. On/Off Play With ASRock On/Off Play users can connect their portable audio devices, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone to the PC and listen to music through the computer's speakers even when the computer is turned off.

  • Page 95: 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 96 Z97 Extreme3 and increased system responsiveness. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Intel® Smart Connect Technology

    Z97 Extreme3 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 99: Super Io Configuration

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

  • Page 100: Acpi Configuration

    Z97 Extreme3 4.4.7 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 101 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 102: Usb Configuration

    Z97 Extreme3 4.4.8 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after rebooting (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Auto] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS).
  • Page 103 USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this option to fix it. Please note that after enabling this option, it is normal that the system will postpone booting up after pressing the power button.

  • Page 104: 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 105: Instant Flash

    Save UEFI files 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 firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash.
  • Page 106 Z97 Extreme3 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.

  • Page 107: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    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 108: Boot Screen

    Z97 Extreme3 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 109 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 110: Launch Storage Oprom Policy

    Z97 Extreme3 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.

  • Page 111: 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 112: Exit Screen

    Z97 Extreme3 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...

  • Page 113: 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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