ASRock Z77 Extreme11: Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 2: Installation

This is an EATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the mother-

board, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the mother-

board ts into it.

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard com-

ponents or change any motherboard settings.

1. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or

removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause

physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard com-

ponents.

2. In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the moth-

erboard’s components, NEVER place your motherboard

directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded wrist

strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle

the components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a

grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the

components.

5. When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the

chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so

may damage the motherboard.

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2.1 Installing the CPU

In order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU

sockets more protection and make the

installation process easier, ASRock

has added a new protection cover on

top of the load plate to replace the

former PnP caps that were under the

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load plate. For the installation of Intel

1155-Pin CPUs with the new protection

1155-Pin Socket Overview

cover, please follow the steps below.

Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please

check 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. Otherwise, the CPU will be

seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengage the lever by pressing

it down and sliding it out of the

hook. You do not have to remove

the protection cover.

Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at

about 135 degrees in order to ip

up the load plate.

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Step 2. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU:

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edge which

is marked with a black line.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with the Integrat-

ed Heat Sink up. Locate Pin1 and

the two orientation key notches.

black line

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orientation key notch

alignment key

Pin1

Pin1

alignment key

orientation key notch

1155-Pin Socket

1155-Pin CPU

For proper installation, please ensure to match the two

orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment

keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the

socket.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the

socket and properly mated to the

orient keys.

Step 3. Close the socket:

Step 3-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS.

Step 3-2. Press down the load lever, and

secure it with the load plate tab

under the retention tab. The pro-

tection cover will automatically

come off by itself.

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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is re-

moved. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the

motherboard for after service.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel

1155-Pin CPUs. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan com-

pliant with Intel 1155-Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you install the

heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU

and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that the CPU and the

heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then

connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see p.2,

No. 4 or CPU_FAN2, see p.2, No. 3).

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals

of your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of a heatsink and fan for

1155-Pin CPUs.

Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto the

center of the IHS on the socket’s surface.

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. En-

sure that the fan cables are faced on the

side closest to the CPU fan connector on

the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see p.2,

No. 4 or CPU_FAN2, see p.2, No. 3).

Step 3. Align the fasteners with the holes on the

motherboard.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then

press the fastener caps down with your

thumb to install and lock. Repeat with the

remaining fasteners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clock-

wise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

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Step 5. Connect the CPU fan connector with the fan header on the

motherboard.

Step 6. Secure redundant cable with tie-wrap to ensure that the cable

does not interfere with the fan’s operation or contact other

components.

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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. For dual channel

conguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed,

size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs.

1. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology

with only one memory module installed.

2. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module

into a DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM

may be damaged.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM

matches the break on the slot.

The DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause per-

manent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force

the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

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Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both

ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

There are 7 PCI Express slots and 1 mini_PCI Express slot on this moth-

erboard.

Mini-PCIE Slots: MINI_PCIE1 is used for mini-PCIE cards.

PCIE slots: PCIE2, PCIE4 and PCIE6 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slots) are used for

PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as a Gigabit LAN card or

SATA2 cards, etc.

PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane

width graphics cards.

PCIE3 and PCIE5 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) are used for PCI Express

x8 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express

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or SLI

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PCIE7 (PCIE 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width

graphics cards.

PCIE Slot Congurations

PCIE1 PCIE3 PCIE5 PCIE7

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

x8 N/A x8 N/A

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or SLI

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Three Graphics Cards in

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x8 x8 x8 N/A

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3-Way SLI

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Four Graphics Cards in

x8 x8 x8 x4

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4-Way CrossFireX

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1. For better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the

motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or

CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards.

2. Only PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE5 slots support Gen 3 speed. To run

PCI Express in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you

install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run only at PCI

Express Gen 2 speed.

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Installing an Expansion Card

Step 1. 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.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep

the screws for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the

card is completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.5 Installing Serial SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hard Disks

STEP 1: Connect the SATA power cable to the hard disk.

STEP 2: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the mother-

board’s SAS2 / SATA2 / SATA3 connectors.

Serial ATA2 Connectors

These four Serial ATA2

(SATA2_2_3:

(SATA2) connectors sup-

SATA2_3SATA2_5

SATA2_2SATA2_4

see p.2, No. 14)

port SATA data cables for

(SATA2_4_5:

internal storage devices.

see p.2, No. 15)

The current SATA2 interface

allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data

transfer rate.

Serial ATA3 Connectors

(SATA3_0_1:

SATA3_1

SATA3_0

see p.2, No. 13)

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These two Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connector supports SATA data cables for

internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/

s data transfer rate. If the eSATA3 port on the rear I/O has been connect-

ed, the internal SATA3_1 will not function.

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SAS2/Serial ATA3

These eight SAS2/Serial

Connectors

ATA3 (SATA3) connectors

SAS_1SAS_5 SAS_3SAS_7

SAS_0SAS_4 SAS_2SAS_6

(SAS_0_1:

support SAS/SATA data

see p.2, No. 16)

cables for internal storage

(SAS_2_3:

devices. The current SAS2/

see p.2, No. 17)

SATA3 interface allows up to

(SAS_4_5:

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

see p.2, No. 18)

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We recommend using Intel

(SAS_6_7:

Z77 SATA2 ports instead of

see p.2, No. 19)

SAS ports for your ODDs.

For connecting SAS HDDs,

please contact SAS data

cable dealers.

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2.9 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.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

Clear CMOSDefault

(see p.2, No. 24)

CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset

the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and

unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds,

use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.

However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS.

If you need to clear the CMOS when you just nish updating the BIOS,

you must boot up the system rst, and then shut it down before you do the

clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user

default prole, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the

CMOS battery is removed.

The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS

jumper.

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2.10 WiFi + BT Module and ASRock Wi-SB Box

WiFi + BT Module

This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n + BT v4.0

module that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity standards

and Bluetooth v4.0. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local

area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth v4.0 stan-

dard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of

functionality into the mobile devices including Apple’s most recent iPhone

4S. BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordi-

nary low power consumption for PCs. The 2T2R WiFi solution sets a WiFi

high speed standard and offers max link rate up to 300Mbps. Compared to

other 1T1R WiFi motherboards with 150Mbps, ASRock’s 2T2R WiFi solu-

tion drives up to 2X faster.

* The transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

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* The WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit only.

WiFi + BT Module

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ASRock Wi-SB Box

Thanks to the excellent placement of antennas, ASRock Wi-SB 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 two

Front USB 3.0 ports for easier USB 3.0 device access and 1 rack for SSD place-

ment.

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Installing the WiFi + BT Module and ASRock Wi-SB Box

Step 1. Prepare the bundled ASRock Wi-SB Box and screws.

Step 2. If you have 2.5” HDD/SSDs, you may insert up to two and secure them in

ASRock Wi-SB Box with screws.

Step 3. Install ASRock Wi-SB Box into the drive bay of the chassis.

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Step 4. Screw ASRock Wi-SB Box to the drive bay with screws.

Step 5. Attach the cords to the WiFi + BT module on your motherboard.

Step 6. Plug the Front USB 3.0 cable into the USB 3.0 header on the mother-

board.

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2.11 Operating System Setup

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This motherboard supports various Microsoft

Windows

operating sys-

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tems: 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ Vista

64-bit. Because mother-

board settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this

chapter for general reference only. Refer your OS documentation for more

information.

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2.11.1 Installing Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

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Vista

64-bit without RAID

Using AHCI Mode

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup

Utility > Advanced > Storage Conguration > SATA Mode.

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STEP 2: Install Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ Vista

64-

bit on your system.

Using IDE Mode

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set IDE Mode in UEFI Setup

Utility > Advanced > Storage Conguration > SATA Mode.

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STEP 2: Install Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ Vista

64-

bit on your system.

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2.11.2 Installing Windows

8 64-bit / 7 64-bit / Vista

64-bit on

a HDD Larger than 2 terabytes (2TB) without RAID

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This motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows

OS to be

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installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please make sure to use Windows

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Vista

64-bit (with SP2 or above), 7 64-bit or 8 64-bit and follow the

procedures below to install the operating system.

Using AHCI Mode

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup

Utility > Advanced > Storage Conguration > SATA Mode.

STEP 2: Press <F11> to launch boot menu at system POST and choose

the item “UEFI:<Optical disk drive>“ to boot.

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STEP 3: Start Windows

installation.

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2.11.3 Installing Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

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Vista

64-bit with RAID

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set RAID Mode in UEFI Setup

Utility > Advanced > Storage Conguration > SATA Mode.

STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set the RAID conguration.

Before you start to configure RAID, you need to check the installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the

document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and

RAID Conguration”, which is located in the folder at the following path:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

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STEP 3: Install Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ Vista

64-

bit on your system.

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2.12 Installing Drivers

The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary driv-

ers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.

2.12.1 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”

is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear auto-

matically, locate and double click on the le “ASRSETUP.EXE” in the

Support CD to display the menu.

2.12.2 Drivers Menu

The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and list-

ed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from top

to bottom to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you

install can work properly.

2.12.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the application softwares that the mother-

board supports. Click on a specic item then follow the installation

wizard to install it.

2.12.4 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.

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2.15.3 Driver Installation and Setup

Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable

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the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the NVIDIA

nView system

tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU.

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For SLI

and Quad SLI

mode

A. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar.

B. From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click

NVIDIA Corporation.

C. Select NVIDIA Control Panel tab.

D. Select Control Panel tab.

E. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX

conguration. In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please

select Enabled.

F. In Select an SLI conguration item, please select Enable

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SLI. And click Apply.

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G. Reboot your system.

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H. You can freely enjoy the benets of SLI

or Quad SLI

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For 3-Way SLI

mode

A. Follow steps A to E on the previous page.

B. In Select an SLI conguration item, please select Enable

3-way SLI and click Apply.

C. Reboot your system.

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D. You can freely enjoy the benets of 3-Way SLI

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* SLI

appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA

Technologies Inc., and

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is used only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without

intent to infringe.

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2.16 CrossFireX

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, 4-Way CrossFireX

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and Quad CrossFireX

Operation Guide

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This motherboard supports CrossFireX

, 3-way CrossFireX

, 4-way

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CrossFireX

and Quad CrossFireX

that allows you to install up to four

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identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireX

, 3-way

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CrossFireX

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and Quad CrossFireX

are supported

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with Windows

Vista

/ Vista

64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS.

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1. You should only use identical CrossFireX

-ready graphics cards that

are AMD certied.

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2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireX

technology. Download the drivers from the AMD’s website:

www.amd.com

3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the

minimum power your system requires. It is recommended to use a

AMD certied PSU. Please refer to the AMD’s website for details.

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4. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX

Edition card with a 16-pipe card,

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both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX

mode.

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5. Different CrossFireX

cards may require different methods to enable

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CrossFireX

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installation guide.

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2.16.1 Installing Two CrossFireX

-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1. Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics

card to PCIE5 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated

on the slots.

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Step 2. Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on

the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of the graphics

cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card

you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to

your graphics card vendor for details.)

CrossFire Bridge

Step 3. 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.

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2.16.2 Installing Three CrossFireX

-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1. Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to

PCIE3 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot. Make sure

that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

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Step 2. Use one CrossFire

Bridge to connect the graphics cards on

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PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots, and use the other CrossFire

Bridge

to connect the graphics cards on PCIE3 and PCIE5 slots. (The

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CrossFire

Bridge is provided with the graphics card you pur-

chase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your

graphics card vendor for details.)

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CrossFire

Bridge

Step 3.

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.

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2.16.3 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.

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Step 2. Use one CrossFire

Bridge to connect the graphics cards on

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PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots, another CrossFire

Bridge to connect

the graphics cards on PCIE3 and PCIE5 slots, and use the third

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CrossFire

Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE5 and

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PCIE7 slots. (The CrossFire

Bridge is provided with the graph-

ics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please

refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

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CrossFire

Bridge

Step 3. 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.

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2.16.4 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 uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to in-

stallation. Please check AMD’s website for AMD driver updates.

Step 3. Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then

restart your computer. Please check AMD’s website for details.

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Step 4. You will find “AMD Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows

taskbar.

AMD Catalyst Control Center

Step 5. Double-click “AMD Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select

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“CrossFireX

”, and then check the item “Enable CrossFireX

”. If

you installed two graphics cards, select “2 GPUs” and click “Apply”.

If you installed three graphics cards, select “3 GPUs” and click

“Apply”. If you installed four graphics cards, select “4 GPUs” and

click “Apply”.

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2.17 Surround Display

This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal

VGA output support (HDMI) and external add-on PCI Express VGA cards,

you can easily enjoy surround display.

Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environ-

ment:

1. Install the VGA cards on the PCIE slots. Please refer to Installing

Memory Modules for details of proper expansion card installation

procedures.

2. Connect monitor cables to the corresponding connectors of the rear I/O

and the add-on PCI Express VGA cards.

3. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card

drivers to your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is

no need to install them again.

4. Set up a multi-monitor display.

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For Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ Vista

64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the

“Display Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of

the multi-monitor according to the steps below.

A. Click the number ”2” icon.

B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the

desktop onto this monitor”.

C. Click “OK” to save your change.

D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identied by the

numbers.

6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions

representing the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to

use. The placement of display icons determines how you move items

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2.18 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. Fault tolerance on the dual LAN

network prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a

failed port to a working port.

The speed of transmission is subject to the actual network environment or

status even with Teaming enabled.

Before setting up Teaming, please make sure whether your Switch (or

Router) supports Teaming (IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation). You can

specify a preferred adapter in Intel PROSet. Under normal conditions, the

Primary adapter handles all non-TCP/IP trafc. The Secondary adapter will

receive fallback trafc if the primary fails. If the Preferred Primary adapter

fails, but is later restored to an active status, control is automatically

switched back to the Preferred Primary adapter.

1. From Device Manager, open the properties of a team.

2. Click the Settings tab.

3. Click the Modify Team button.

4. Select the adapter you want to be the primary adapter and click the Set

Primary button.

If you do not specify a preferred primary adapter, the software will choose

an adapter of the highest capability (model and speed) to act as the default

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primary. If a failover occurs, another adapter becomes the primary. The

adapter will, however, rejoin the team as a non-primary.

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