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  • Page 1 Z97M Pro4 Z97M Pro4 Z 9 7 M P r o 4 Z 9 7 M P r o 4...

  • 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers A-Tuning Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology ASRock Cloud ASRock APP Shop...
  • Page 5 3.6.1 UI Overview 3.6.2 Apps 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.6.4 Setting Start8 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY Introduction 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 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®...
  • Page 6 Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    If you require technical support related to this motherboard, 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

    Processors (Socket 1150) • Digi Power design • 4 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots...
  • Page 9 Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I218V • Supports Intel®...
  • Page 10 • 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 LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in /...
  • Page 11 Due to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operat- ing systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB4 RJ-45 B: USB5 HD_AUDIO1 CHA_FAN2 CLRCMOS1 CMOS Battery Audio CODEC PCIE1 Z97M Pro4 PCI Express 3.0 PCI1 Intel PCI2 RoHS PCIE2 64Mb BIOS USB6_7 USB8_9 COM1 PLED PWRBTN LPT1 CHA_FAN1 TPMS1...
  • Page 13 Z97M Pro4 No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.0 Header (USB10_11)

  • Page 14: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) Microphone (Pink) D-Sub Port Optical SPDIF Out Port LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.0 Ports (USB45) Central / Bass (Orange) USB 3.0 Ports (USB23) Rear Speaker (Black) HDMI Port Line In (Light Blue) DVI-D Port Front Speaker (Lime)** PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port...
  • Page 15 Z97M Pro4 * There 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 16: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro 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 17: Installing The Cpu

    Z97M Pro4 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.
  • Page 19 Z97M Pro4 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 20: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 21: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    Z97M Pro4 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 23: Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots)

    Z97M Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 2 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 24: 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 25: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Z97M Pro4 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 26 Serial ATA3 Connectors These six SATA3 (SATA_0: connectors support SATA see p.6, No. 14) data cables for internal (SATA_1: storage devices with up to see p.6, No. 13) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. (SATA_2: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA_3: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA_4: see p.6, No.
  • Page 27 Z97M Pro4 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A.
  • Page 28 CPU Fan Connectors This motherboard pro- FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED (4-pin CPU_FAN1) vides a 4-Pin CPU fan +12V (see p.6, No. 4) (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a (3-pin CPU_FAN2) 3-Pin CPU fan, please FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE (see p.6, No. 3) connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 29 Z97M Pro4 Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard (2-pin CI1) supports CASE OPEN Signal (see p.6, No. 22) detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. TPM Header...

  • Page 30: Tm Operation Guide

    2.7 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 31 Z97M Pro4 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 32: Driver Installation And Setup

    2.7.2 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. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    Z97M Pro4 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 34: 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 35 Z97M Pro4 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 36 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 37 Z97M Pro4 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
  • Page 38 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 39 Z97M Pro4 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 40: 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 41: 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 42 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 43 Z97M Pro4 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 44 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 45: Intel® Smart Connect Technology

    Z97M Pro4 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 46 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 47 Z97M Pro4 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 48 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 49 Z97M Pro4 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 50: Asrock Cloud

    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 51: Intel® Remote Wake Technology

    Z97M Pro4 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 "PCIE Devices Power On" is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY >...
  • Page 52 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional 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 53 Z97M Pro4 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 54: Using Remote Wake-Up

    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 55 Z97M Pro4 Step 4 and power options appear. Click to select Restart, Sleep or Shut Down. Click Select Restart from the options to restart your host computer remotely. When you select Sleep, if the host device is WOW(Wake-On-Wan) compatible, you can put your host computer to sleep (S3/S4).

  • Page 56: 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. 2.
  • Page 57 Z97M Pro4 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 Orbweb.ME Professional for more instructions on how to use Orbweb.ME Professional.
  • Page 58 Using Xplorer Xplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your host computer from a client device. For Windows PC users: Step 1 http://orbweb.me Go to Orbweb.ME portal login page Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb.ME account and password. Step 3 Click the Connect icon Step 4...
  • Page 59 Z97M Pro4 For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install “Orbweb.ME Professional” app from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android). Step 1 Tap the “Orbweb.ME Professional” app icon to launch it. Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb.ME...

  • Page 60: Asrock App Shop

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

  • Page 61: Apps

    Z97M Pro4 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 62 Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can 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 63 Z97M Pro4 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 64: 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 65: Setting

    Z97M Pro4 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 66: Start8

    3.7.1 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 style Start Menu. Then select...
  • Page 67 Z97M Pro4 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 68 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 69: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Z97M Pro4 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 70: Navigation Keys

    4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 71: Main Screen

    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 72: 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 73: Cpu Configuration

    Z97M Pro4 CPU Configuration CPU Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components. CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio.

  • Page 74: Long Duration Maintained

    Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded. Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately.

  • Page 75: Dram Configuration

    Z97M Pro4 and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Performance Mode Choose high performance mode to increase memory performance. Use default settings for better system stability. DRAM Configuration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to confirm and apply your new settings.
  • Page 76 RAS# Active Time (tRAS) The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command. 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 77 Z97M Pro4 tRDRD Configure between module read to read delay. 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.
  • Page 78 RTL (CHB) Configure round trip latency for channel B. IO-L (CHA) Configure IO latency for channel A. 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.

  • Page 79: Voltage Configuration

    Z97M Pro4 Vcore Voltage Additional Offset Configure the dynamic Vcore voltage added to the Vcore. CPU Cache Override Voltage Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking.
  • Page 80 DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage. 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 81: Advanced Screen

    Z97M Pro4 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™ , Super IO Con- figuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Intel Virtualization Technology

    Z97M Pro4 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 advan- tages.
  • Page 87 Z97M Pro4 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 88: 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 89: Intel® Smart Connect Technology

    Z97M Pro4 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 90: Intel® Thunderbolt

    4.4.6 Intel® Thunderbolt™ Intel Thunderbolt™ Technology Enable or disable the Intel® Thunderbolt function. 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 91: Super Io Configuration

    Z97M Pro4 4.4.7 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. Parallel Port Enable or disable the Parallel port.

  • Page 92: Acpi Configuration

    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 93 Z97M Pro4 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 94: Usb Configuration

    4.4.9 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 95 Z97M Pro4 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 96: Trusted Computing

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

  • Page 97: 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 98: Network Configuration

    Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. 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 99 Z97M Pro4 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 100: 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 101: Boot Screen

    Z97M Pro4 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 102 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 103 Z97M Pro4 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. Do not launch? 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 104: 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 105: Exit Screen

    Z97M Pro4 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 106: 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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