This document is an installation guide for ASRock Z77 Pro4 motherboard
This guide walks you through installing the ASRock Z77 Pro4 motherboard, covering package contents, layout, and step‑by‑step installation procedures. It also points you to the full user manual on the support CD for deeper configuration details.
Key sections include hardware specifications, connector pin‑outs, BIOS features, audio and network configuration, as well as troubleshooting tips such as disabling Windows services. The document is intended for system builders and technicians who need a concise reference for assembling and configuring the board.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 7.9‑in, 30.5 cm x 20.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1155 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
| Chipset | Intel Z77 |
| Intel SATA3 Ports | 2 x 6.0 Gb/s connectors |
| ASMedia SATA3 Ports | 2 x 6.0 Gb/s connectors |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 rear ports |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 |
| BIOS | 64 Mb AMI UEFI BIOS with GUI |
It provides two Intel SATA3 6 Gb/s connectors and two ASMedia SATA3 6 Gb/s connectors, for a total of four SATA3 ports.
The board uses an LGA1155 socket for Intel 2nd‑generation Core processors.
Connect a front‑panel audio cable to the front panel audio header, then use the Mixer ToolBox to enable playback multi‑streaming.
Open Computer Management, go to Services > Volume Shadow Copy, set the Startup type to Disabled, and reboot the system.