ASRock Z77 OC Formula is designed with a 12 + 4 Power Phase design. It features sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capability and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

 

 

 

Compared to iron powder choke, the new Premium Alloy Choke technology on ASRock OC Formula Motherboard Series highlights a special alloy formula which is able to reduce up to 70% core loss. The revolutionary choke construction features a highly-magnetic and heat-resistant design, increasing the board’s lifespan as well.

 

DSM is an innovative new design of MOSFETs. The silicon die area is increased by stacking two dies into a MOSFET. The larger the die area, the lower Rds(on). Compared to traditional discrete MOSFET, DSM can provide larger die area and lower Rds(on), so the power supply for CPU Vcore is more efficient.

 

 

Z77 OC Formula is equipped with CHIL 8328 silicon which features a new digital PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) design, providing CPU Vcore voltage more efficiently and smoothly.

 

 

 

 

The ASRock Z77 OC Formula features a new capacitor design called MFC (Multiple Filter Cap), which includes a combination of highly conductive MLCC, DIP caps and POSCAP. MFC helps the system filter noise from high-freq, mid-freq to low-freq noise, delivering enhanced and higher current to the CPU. With the combined power of three capacitors, MFC allows users to overclock their PC rig to extreme levels without worrying about the hardware components.

 

 

 

 

Twin-Power Cooling combines active air cooling with water cooling. The ultimate heatpipe cooling design maximizes the system’s convection to expel hot air out, providing great air flow and faster heat dissipation.

 

 

 

Brilliantly designed to boost performance with the lowest temperature, ASRock Z77 OC Formula is built on an 8-layer-PCB design. It comes with 4 sets of 2 ounces copper inner layers, using only carefully selected copper materials for PCB layers, delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.

 

 

GELID Solutions GC-Extreme Thermal Compound is an added bonus included in ASRock Z77 OC Formula which allows overclockers to stabilize the CPU’s temperature. Created for extreme users on highest level, the GC-Extreme Thermal Compound achieves the best heat conductivity from your CPU, VGA or even Chipset to your cooler. Not only keeping your rig cool, the GELID GC-Extreme can also make the compound non-freezing even at low temperatures when doing LN2 extreme overclocking.

 

Hi-Density Power Connector features a solid square-pin design. ASRock Z77 OC Formula is equipped with two High-Density Power Connectors, one for the CPU Power connector, and one for the 24-pin ATX power connector. The optimized design supplies current to the power more efficiently and achieves better electric conduction. Overall, Hi-Density Power Connector can reduce 23% power loss and decrease system temperature up to 22?.

 

 

ASRock has embedded 15µ Gold Finger for both CPU sockets and DRAM slots. Compared to other boards that come with only 3-4µ, ASRock Z77 OC Formula provides 15µgold components within the sockets, delivering triple performance than usual. With the unprecedented 15µ gold-inside design, overclocking the CPU and memory is easier than ever.

 

 

 

 

Have you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? Now you’ve got a chance to learn a few tricks from the champion with NickShih’s OC Profile. It doesn’t matter whether you’re using a K-Series or No-K Series CPU, NickShih’s OC Profile will automatically detect your CPU and offer you different levels of overclocking. Have a taste of Nick’s secret recipe for overclocking this motherboard instantly.

 

 

 

ASRock Formula Drive is an all-in-one software to fine-tune different features in an user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, FAN-tastic Tuning, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES, XFast RAM and Multi Thermal Sensor.

 

Multi Thermal Sensor is a new feature specially designed for ASRock Z77 OC Formula. It provides users the temperature of various parts of the motherboard graphically in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility, so that users may precisely keep track and control of the temperature of each parts of their motherboard when overclocking.

The onboard Rapid OC button allows novice overclockers to manually raise and lower the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency and CPU VCore voltage, while serious OC enthusiasts can use it to get the highest level of overclocking performance from their system and find their CPUs best margin.

FAN-Tastic Tuning offers the flexibility to adjust the fan speed (RPM) relative to the system temperature. Users are able to adjust the setting by clicking the "+/-" and confirm by "APPLY" afterwards.

For those who constantly need to remove then reinstall their PCIe cards back into the PCIe slots and fear of damaging the motherboard and its components, ASRock has added three PCIe ON/OFF switches to enable or disable the PCIe slots in a flick of your finger.

Fine-Tuning V-Controller is a new collection of voltage fine tuning options in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. It provides more than enough voltage configuration options for overclockers who wish to pursuit extremes.

V-Probe is a 7-set of detection points laid on this motherboard. It allows overclockers to easily and quickly get the accurate voltage readings via the multitester.

Timing Configurator is a fast and easy tool that provides users with an abundant collection of subtle DRAM settings for professional tweaking. You wont even have to waste time on entering into the UEFI or restarting the system, Timing Configurator is an independent application that runs under Windows  OS and your changes will take effect immediately.

Free gift includes 10 pcs of OC Stands. Those small, portable OC Stands help overclockers to easily setup an OC Formula system without chassis. Plus, it ensures greater airflow for extreme overclocking as well.

ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and brings a lot more amusing.

ASRock motherboard support Lucid Virtu Universal MVP technology that improves your PCs visuals, with faster response times, improved video processing and smoother media playback, all with low power consumption. Brilliantly designed for gaming, Virtu Universal MVP switchable graphics software assigns tasks dynamically to the best graphics resource and features two exciting techniques HyperFormance and Virtual Vsync.


1. HyperFormance - Optimized Game Responsiveness :
Game responsiveness is all about how fast your eye brain mouse click game response behaves. When interacting with your computer, the responsiveness is a key factor to your productivity and overall systems experience. When it comes to playing games, especially fast moving ones like First Person Shooters, responsiveness becomes critical for both mastering the game and enjoying and immersive experience.

HyperFormance intelligently removes redundant rendering tasks within the graphics pipeline, the CPU-GPU-Display system.





2. Virtual Vsync - Resolve the everlasting debate between quality and performance :
Lucid's Virtual Vsync technology takes visual quality and performance to the next level. A proprietary solution for Virtu Universal and Virtu MVP, Virtual Vsync enables games to run at any FPS, with no image tearing, stuttering, lags and latency artifacts.

Enhanced performance - when system has dGPU and iGPU
Unlimited frame rates - beyond traditional in-game Vsync
Flawless visual quality without tearing
Up to 250% better responsiveness vs. standard Vsync


3. Switchable Graphics :
Dynamically assigns tasks to the best graphics resource regardless of physical cable connections.

Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier Function. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.

Fast, Easy and Free ASRock OMG technology allows you to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times. Administrators are able to schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. Normally, ISPs (Internet Service Provider) will charge for internet curfew service. The service controls all the PCs connected at home through network remotely but all the PCs in that network will be restricted to access the internet at pre-setup times. However, ASRock OMG is a free tool for controlling internet access of each single PC. Parents can easily control internet access through BIOS setup to protect their kids from using Internet at inappropriate time, and meanwhile, enjoy their own internet space.

Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from ASRock servers. System can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers and flash them within UEFI setup without entering Windows  OS.

CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 trial now supports hardware transcoding and is optimized to accelerate conversion of all your favorite media files for your favorite portable players. Now you can easily display your favorite movies, songs and photos on iPhone, iPad, PSP, Xbox, Youtube, Facebook etc. Compile, convert and enjoy images and songs as much as you want and enhance your videos to new levels with TrueTheater Technology. Try it today!

The ultimate solutions to enhance your media experience. From music management, music creation, video editing to photo management. Simply do more with your media than you ever thought possible.

 

General
CPU	- Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel  Core i7 / i5 / i3 in LGA1155 Package - 12 + 4 Power Phase Design - Supports Intel  Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports Intel  K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
Chipset	- Intel  Z77 - Supports Intel  Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology *Intel  Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology are only supported under Windows  7 OS or later versions.
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2800(OC)/2666(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB* - Supports Intel  Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 *Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows  32-bit OS. For Windows  64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
BIOS	- 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Recovery Backup BIOS) - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment
Audio, Video and Networking
Graphics	- Supports Intel  HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel  Quick Sync Video 2.0, Intel  InTru 3D, Intel  Clear Video HD Technology, Intel  Insider, Intel  HD Graphics 2500/4000 with Intel  Ivy Bridge CPU - Supports Intel  HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel  Quick Sync Video, Intel  InTru 3D, Intel  Clear Video HD Technology, Intel  HD Graphics 2000/3000, Intel  Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) with Intel  Sandy Bridge CPU - Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with Intel  Ivy Bridge CPU. Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel  Sandy Bridge CPU - Max. shared memory 1760MB with Intel  Ivy Bridge CPU. Max. shared memory 1759MB with Intel  Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) - Supports HDCP function with HDMI port - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with HDMI port *Intel  HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. **Due to chipset limitation, the Blu-ray playback of Intel  HD Graphics is only supported under Windows  Vista and Windows  7. ***Intel  InTru 3D is only supported under Windows  7 and Windows  7 x64.
Audio	- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC898 Audio Codec) - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports THX TruStudio
LAN	- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Broadcom BCM57781 - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports PXE
Expansion / Connectivity
Slots	- 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4) or dual at x8/x8 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE5: x4 mode) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX and CrossFireX - Supports NVIDIA  Quad SLI and SLI *PCIe Gen3 is supported on 3rd Generation of Intel  Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs.
Storage	- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel  Z77, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel  Rapid Storage and Intel  Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Marvell SE9172, support RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions
USB 3.0	- 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Intel  Z77, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ188H, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 1 x Front USB 3.0 header by Intel  Z77 (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports), supports USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
Connector	- 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel  Rapid Storage and Intel  Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x CIR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - V-Probe: 2 x 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid - 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) - 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 3 x 3-pin) - 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) - 1 x MOS Fan connector (3-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SLI/XFire power connector - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with LED - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - Rapid OC Button: +/- buttons to adjust OC frequency - 1 x PCIe ON/OFF Switch - 1 x Post Status Checker (PSC)
Rear Panel I/O	I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Other Features / Miscellaneous
OC Formula Kit	OC Formula Power Kit - Digi Power - Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) - Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise by 3 different capacitors: DIP solid cap, POSCAP and MLCC) - Premium Alloy Choke (Reduce 70% core loss compare to iron powder choke) OC Formula Connector Kit - Hi-Density Power Connector - 15Gold Finger (CPU and memory sockets) OC Formula Cooling Kit - Twin-Power Cooling (Combine active air cooling and water cooling) - 8 Layer PCB, 4 x 2oz copper - GELID Solutions GC-Extreme Thermal Compound
Unique Feature	- Formula Drive - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash - ASRock APP Charger - ASRock XFast USB - ASRock XFast LAN - ASRock XFast RAM - ASRock Crashless BIOS - ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) - ASRock Internet Flash - ASRock UEFI System Browser - ASRock Dehumidifier Function - ASRock Interactive UEFI - NickShih's OC Profile - Fine-Tuning V-Controller - Timing Configurator - Lucid Virtu Universal MVP - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) - Good Night LED *Lucid Virtu Universal MVP can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. **LucidLogix Virtu MVP only supports Windows  7 OS or later versions.
Support CD	- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM
Accessories	- 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card - Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield - 6 x SATA Data Cables - 2 x SATA 1 to 1 Power Cables - 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel - 4 x HDD Screws - 6 x Chassis Screws - 1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket - 10 x OC Stands - GELID GC-Extreme Thermal Compound
Hardware Monitor	- CPU/Chassis/Power/MOS Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/Power/MOS Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis/MOS Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - CPU/Chassis/MOS Fan Multi-Speed Control - Multi Thermal Sensor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
Form Factor	- CEB Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
OS	- Microsoft  Windows  7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications	- FCC, CE, WHQL - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)