1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock X79 Extreme4-M motherboard, a reliable moth-
erboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-
tice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find
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 specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock X79 Extreme4-M Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock X79 Extreme4-M Quick Installation Guide
ASRock X79 Extreme4-M Support CD
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Card
ASRock Reminds You...
To get better performance in Windows
bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to
AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in our
support CD for details.
http://www.asrock.com
ASRock X79 Extreme4-M Motherboard
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