ASRock z97 extreme6 [4/114] Chapter 1 introduction 1

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 7

1.4 I/O Panel 10

1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna

(for Z97 Extreme6/ac only ) 12

Chapter 2 Installation 15

2.1 Installing the CPU 16

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 22

2.5 Jumpers Setup 23

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24

2.7 Smart Switches 30

2.8 Dr. Debug 31

2.9 SLI

and Quad SLI

Operation Guide 33

2.9.1 Installing Two SLI

-Ready Graphics Cards 33

2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 35

2.10 CrossFireX

and Quad CrossFireX

Operation Guide 36

2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireX

-Ready Graphics Cards 36

2.10.2 Driver Installation and Setup 38