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2 3EnglishZ97M OC Formula Graphics• Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integ

92 93EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.4.3 Storage CongurationSATA Controller(s)Enable/disable the SATA controllers.SATA Mode SelectionIDE: For better compati

94 95Englishand 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

94 95EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyIntel® Rapid Start TechnologyIntel® Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernat

96 97English4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect TechnologyIntel® Smart Connect TechnologyIntel® Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and

96 97EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.4.6 Intel® ThunderboltIntel® Thunderbolt TechnologyEnable or disable the Intel® underbolt™ function.Security LevelSelec

98 99English4.4.7 Super IO CongurationPS2 Y-CableEnable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.Serial PortEnable or disable the Serial port.Seri

98 99EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.4.8 ACPI CongurationSuspend to RAMSelect disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3

100 101EnglishRTC Alarm Power OnAllow 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 s

100 101EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.4.9 USB CongurationUSB ControllerEnable or disable all the USB ports.Intel USB 3.0 ModeSelect Intel® USB 3.0 controll

102 103EnglishUSB Compatibility PatchIf your USB devices (i.e. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems,please enable this option to x

4 5English LAN• PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s• Qualcomm® Atheros® KillerTM E2200 Series• Supports Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Intern

102 103EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.4.10 Trusted ComputingSecurity Device SupportEnable or disable BIOS support for security device.

104 105English4.5 ToolsSystem BrowserASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected.OMG (Online Management Gua

104 105EnglishZ97M OC FormulaCD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage devi

106 107EnglishDehumidier FunctionIf Dehumidier Function is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system aer entering

106 107EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screenis section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,

108 109English4.7 Boot Screenis section displays the available devices on your system for you to congure the boot settings and the boot priority.Fa

108 109EnglishZ97M OC FormulaFull Screen LogoEnable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages.AddOn ROM DisplayEnable AddOn ROM

110 111EnglishCSM (Compatibility Support Module)CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a W

110 111EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.8 Security ScreenIn this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear

112 113English4.9 Exit ScreenSave Changes and ExitWhen you select this option the following message, “Save conguration changes and exit setup?” will

4 5EnglishZ97M OC FormulaConnector• 1 x COM Port Header• 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header• 1 x TPM Header• 1 x Power LED header• 2 x CPU Fan Connecto

112 113Contact InformationIf you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asro

6 7EnglishPlease realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclo

6 7EnglishZ97M OC FormulaIntelZ97DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-

8 9EnglishNo. Description1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

8 9EnglishZ97M OC Formula1.4 I/O PanelNo. Description No. Description1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 9 Front Speaker (Lime)**2 D-Sub Port 10 Microphone (Pink

10 11English* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.Activity / Link LED Speed LEDStatus

10 11EnglishZ97M OC Formulais is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to e

12 13English2.1 Installing the CPU1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU su

Version 1.0 Published April 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.Copyright Notice:No part of this documentation may be reproduced, tran

12 13EnglishZ97M OC Formula453

14 15EnglishPlease save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for aer serv

14 15EnglishZ97M OC Formula2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink1 2CPU_FAN

16 17English2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)is motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel

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18 19English2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)ere are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for

18 19EnglishZ97M OC Formula2.5 Jumpers Setupe illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Sh

20 21English2.6 Onboard Headers and ConnectorsSystem Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1)(see p.7, No. 18)Connect the power switch, reset switch and system st

20 21EnglishZ97M OC FormulaPower LED Header (3-pin PLED1)(see p.7, No. 17)Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate the system’s

22 23English1. High Denition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup-port HDA to function correctly. Please follow t

e terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the Un

22 23EnglishZ97M OC FormulaChassis and Power Fan Connectors(4-pin CHA_FAN1)(see p.7, No. 19)(3-pin CHA_FAN2)(see p.7, No. 26)(3-pin PWR_FAN1)(see p.7,

24 25Englishunderbolt AIC Connector(5-pin TB1)(see p.7, No. 16)Please connect a underbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to this connector via the GPIO cable.

24 25EnglishZ97M OC Formula2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guideis motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) te

26 27EnglishStep 3 Align and insert the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable to the goldngers on each graphics card. Make sure the AS-Rock Flex

26 27EnglishZ97M OC Formula2.7.2 Driver Installation and SetupInstall the graphics card drivers to your system. Aer that, you can enable the Multi-G

28 29English2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guideis motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to inst

28 29EnglishZ97M OC FormulaStep 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connec-tor of the graphics card that is inser

30 31EnglishStep 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.Step 3 I

30 31EnglishZ97M OC Formula2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation GuideThe M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size

32 33EnglishBCDAStep 3Move the stando based on the module type and length. e stando is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4

ContentsChapter 1 Introduction 11.1 Package Contents 11.2 Specications 21.3 Motherboard Layout 71.4 I/O Panel 9Chapter 2 Installa

32 33EnglishZ97M OC FormulaM.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support ListPCIe Interface SATA InterfacePlextor PX-AG256M6e ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B Plextor PX-AG512M

34 35EnglishChapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Driverse Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drive

34 35EnglishZ97M OC Formula3.2 Formula DriveFormula Drive is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite with a new interface, more new features and improve

36 37EnglishToolsVarious tools and utilities.XFast RAMBoost the system’s performance and extend the HDD’s or SDD’s lifespan! Create a hidden partition

36 37EnglishZ97M OC FormulaFAN-Tastic TuningCongure up to ve dierent fan speeds using the graph. e fans will automatically shi to the next speed

38 39EnglishOC TweakerCongurations for overclocking the system.System InfoView information about the system. *e System Browser tab may not appear f

38 39EnglishZ97M OC FormulaLive UpdateCheck for newer versions of BIOS or drivers. Tech ServiceContact Tech Service if you have problems with your com

40 41EnglishSettingsCongure ASRock Formula Drive. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want Formula Drive to be launched wh

40 41EnglishZ97M OC Formula3.3 Killer Network ManagerQualcomm® Atheros® Killer Network Manager allows you to control the upload and download speeds f

42 43EnglishPerformancePerformance allows you to view in real time your system performance and current network utilization for download and upload tra

3.2.1 Installing Formula Drive 353.2.2 Using Formula Drive 353.3 Killer Network Manager 413.3.1 Installing Killer Network Manager 413.

42 43EnglishZ97M OC FormulaKiller EthernetKiller Ethernet displays the network information.

44 45English3.4 Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyIntel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep sleep, saving time and pow

44 45EnglishZ97M OC Formula3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer.4. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage

46 47EnglishStep 3 When prompted to restart aer the setup, click Yes to reboot.Step 4 Double-click the Intel® Rapid Start Technology Manager icon

46 47EnglishZ97M OC FormulaStep 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on. Drag the slider to congure the time. For example, if the timer value is set to ten min

48 49Englishstate for a period of time. e power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut o, it will not cause data loss of the programs or le

48 49EnglishZ97M OC Formula3.5 Intel® Smart Connect TechnologyIntel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from

50 51English3.5.2 Setup GuideInstalling ASRock Smart Connect UtilityStep 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at th

50 51EnglishZ97M OC FormulaStep 3 Click the Add button. Take Foxmail as an example, add Foxmail to the Application list.Step 4 Select Foxmail from the

52 53EnglishStep 6 Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray.Step 7 Drag the slider to congure

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 764.1 Introduction 764.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 764.1.2 Navigation Keys 774.2 Main Screen 784.3 OC Tweaker

52 53EnglishZ97M OC Formula4. e system will wake up from sleep state periodically, and then start to update Foxmail. e screen will not display anyt

54 55English3.6 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to your PC seamlessly!Have you ever been in a situation where you emergently nee

54 55EnglishZ97M OC Formula3.6.1 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Tech-nologyQualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology allow

56 57English3.6.2 Conguring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control soware allowing you to easily access and con

56 57EnglishZ97M OC FormulaStep 3You will receive a verication email. Follow the steps in the email to verify your account.Aer verifying your accoun

58 59Englishe lastest version of Java is required to be installed to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions.3.6.3 Remote Access from a Client D

58 59EnglishZ97M OC FormulaStep 4Click and power options appear. Click to select Restart, Sleep or Shut Down.Select Restart from the options to re

60 61EnglishUsing Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to remotely access your host computer from a client device. For Windows PC users:Step 1 Go

60 61EnglishZ97M OC FormulaFor iOS or Android Mobile Devices users:Download and install “Orbweb.ME Professional” app from the App Store (iOS) or Play

62 63EnglishUsing XplorerXplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your host computer from a client device. For Windows PC users: Step 1 Go t

62 63EnglishZ97M OC FormulaTutorial VideoFor iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install “Orbweb.ME Professional” app from the App Store

64 65English3.7 ASRock APP Shope ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading soware applications for your ASRock computer. Yo

64 65EnglishZ97M OC Formula3.7. 2 Ap psWhen the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download.

66 67EnglishStep 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading.Step 4 When installation completes, you can nd the gr

66 67EnglishZ97M OC FormulaUpgrading an AppYou can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your a

68 69English3.7.3 BIOS & DriversInstalling BIOS or DriversWhen the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recomme

68 69EnglishZ97M OC Formula3.7.4 SettingIn the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if yo

70 71English3.8 Start8For those Windows 8.1/8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu alo

70 71EnglishZ97M OC FormulaCongureCongure provides conguration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick

72 73EnglishControl lets you congure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does.DesktopDesktop allows you to disable the hot

PB 1EnglishZ97M OC FormulaChapter 1 Introductionank you for purchasing ASRock Z97M OC Formula motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under AS

72 73EnglishZ97M OC Formula3.9 Rapid OCASRock Rapid OC* feature is a quick and easy way to raise and lower the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency and CPU VCor

74 75English• Minus(-): Decrease the value of the selected item• Menu: Press the hotkey to select among conguration options (OC mode).On the screen

74 75EnglishZ97M OC Formula3.10 Timing ConguratorTiming Congurator* is a fast and easy tool that provides users an overview of abundant collection

76 77EnglishChapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY4.1 Introductionis section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to congure your system. You may run

76 77EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.1.2 Navigation KeysUse < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use

78 79English4.2 Main ScreenWhen you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.My FavoriteDisplay your

78 79EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.3 OC Tweaker ScreenIn the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.Advanced Turbo You can use this option

80 81EnglishCPU CongurationCPU Ratioe CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the

80 81EnglishZ97M OC FormulaLong Duration MaintainedCongure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is ex

82 83Englishand assign the appropriate frequency automatically.DRAM Performance ModeChoose high performance mode can increase memory performance, but

2 3English1.2 SpecicationsPlatform• Micro ATX Form Factor• High Density Glass Fabric PCBCPU• Supports 4th Gen & 5th Generation Intel® CoreTM

82 83EnglishZ97M OC FormulaRAS# Active Time (tRAS)e number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command.

84 85EnglishtRDRDCongure between module read to read delay.tRDRDDRCongure between module read to read delay from dierent ranks.tRDRDDDUse this to c

84 85EnglishZ97M OC FormulaRTL (CHB)Congure round trip latency for channel B.IO-L (CHA)Congure IO latency for channel A.IO-L (CHB)Congure IO latenc

86 87EnglishVcore Voltage Additional OsetCongure the dynamic Vcore voltage added to the Vcore.CPU Cache Override VoltageAdd voltage to the CPU Cach

86 87EnglishZ97M OC FormulaDRAM VoltageUse this to congure DRAM Voltage. e default value is [Auto].PCH 1.05V VoltageChipset 1.05V Voltage. Use defau

88 89English4.4 Advanced ScreenIn this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU Cong-uration, Chipset Conguration, Stora

88 89EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.4.1 CPU CongurationActive Processor CoresSelect the number of cores to enable in each processor package.CPU C States Su

90 91EnglishCPU Thermal ThrottlingEnable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat-ing.No-Execute Memory ProtectionProcess

90 91EnglishZ97M OC Formula4.4.2 Chipset CongurationPrimary Graphics AdapterSelect a primary VGA.VT-dIntel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I

92 93EnglishRender StandbyPower down the render unit when the GPU is idle for lower power consumption. Onboard HD AudioEnable/disable onboard HD audio