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Z77 Extreme4
User Manual

Version 1.0
Published December 2011
Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Contents
1Introduction......................................................... 7
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Package Contents .........................................................
Specifications.................................................................
Motherboard Layout.......................................................
I/O Panel ......................................................................

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2 Installation........................................................... 16
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6

Screw Holes...................................................................
Pre-installation Precautions .........................................
CPU Installation .............................................................
Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan .............................
Installation ofMemory Modules (DIMM) ........................
Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ....................

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2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide ......................... 23
2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27
2.9 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features................ 31
2.10 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide..................... 34
2.11 Jumpers Setup .......................................................... 35
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................ 36
2.13 Smart Switches .......................................................... 41
2.14 Dr. Debug ................................................................... 42
2.15 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks
Installation...