ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard
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The ASRock Z77 OC Formula has two BIOS chips, so if the main BIOS chip is corrupted by a virus or a bad BIOS upgrade, you can still recover the motherboard.
Figure 9: Two BIOS chips
The motherboard has a POST diagnostics display that shows through a two-digit code which component is preventing the computer from turning on. The motherboard also has four LEDs with the same function, available in front of the voltage monitoring points (“V-Probe” in Figure 9).
Figure 10: POST diagnostics display
The portrayed motherboard has a legacy serial port, which is available through a header labeled “COM1.” You will need to buy an adapter if you want to use this port. The portrayed motherboard also has an infrared interface, making it inexpensive for you to add an infrared sensor to be able to use a remote control or to connect devices using infrared technology (IrDA).
In Figure 11, you can see all of the accessories that come with the ASRock Z77 OC Formula.
Figure 11: Accessories
