1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 motherboard,
a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality con-
trol. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's
commitment to quality and endurance.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found
in the user manual presented in the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifi cations and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-
tice. In case any modifi cations of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may fi nd
the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well.
ASRock website
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specifi c information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB / X79 Extreme6 Support CD
5 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel
4 x HDD Screws
6 x Chassis Screws
1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket
1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card
1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card
1 x ASRock Game Blaster (X79 Extreme6/GB)
ASRock Reminds You...
To get better performance in Windows
bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Confi guration to
AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in our
support CD for details.
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