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Installation of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 2.3.3 Delete Disk Array 13 2.3.4 Select Boot Array 14 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 15 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 3 2.
Installation of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 2.3.3 Delete Disk Array 13 2.3.4 Select Boot Array 14 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 15 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 3 2.
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... the floppy drive, and press . 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system, or you may also set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you start to install Windows... 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your SATA HDDs, you will start to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS" to set the RAID configuration by using "VIA RAID Tool" in it! STEP 4: Then you will lose ALL data in Windows environment.
... the floppy drive, and press . 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system, or you may also set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you start to install Windows... 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your SATA HDDs, you will start to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS" to set the RAID configuration by using "VIA RAID Tool" in it! STEP 4: Then you will lose ALL data in Windows environment.
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2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility After the system powers on, the following information will appear on the screen. The main interface of BIOS configuration utility is as below: 7 Press 'Tab' key to enter BIOS configuration utility.
2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility After the system powers on, the following information will appear on the screen. The main interface of BIOS configuration utility is as below: 7 Press 'Tab' key to enter BIOS configuration utility.
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Select "Select Disk Drives" to the creation steps menu. 9 When all drives have been selected, press to go back to let user select the array drives manually. There are two methods to select the disk drives and create array automatically. When using Select Disk Drives method, the channel column will be activated. 3. Select "Auto Setup" to allow BIOS to create a disk array. Just highlight the target drives that you want to use and press to select them respectively. One method is "Auto Setup", and another is "Select Disk Drives".
Select "Select Disk Drives" to the creation steps menu. 9 When all drives have been selected, press to go back to let user select the array drives manually. There are two methods to select the disk drives and create array automatically. When using Select Disk Drives method, the channel column will be activated. 3. Select "Auto Setup" to allow BIOS to create a disk array. Just highlight the target drives that you want to use and press to select them respectively. One method is "Auto Setup", and another is "Select Disk Drives".
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Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 9 TM 2. Installation 10 Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.1 CPU Installation 11 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 ... Disks Installation 21 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs ....... 21 2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 22 3. Contents 1. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 23 3.1 Introduction 23 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 23 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 24 3.2 Main Screen 24 3.3 Advanced Screen 25 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 25 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 26 3.3.3 ACPI...
Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 9 TM 2. Installation 10 Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.1 CPU Installation 11 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 ... Disks Installation 21 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs ....... 21 2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 22 3. Contents 1. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 23 3.1 Introduction 23 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 23 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 24 3.2 Main Screen 24 3.3 Advanced Screen 25 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 25 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 26 3.3.3 ACPI...
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... of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. In... excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.2-in, 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm) ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Support CD (including LGA 775 CPU ...
... of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. In... excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.2-in, 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm) ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Support CD (including LGA 775 CPU ...
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... XP SP1 / 2000 SP4. Do NOT use USB 2.0 ports, 1 RJ 45 port, Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone BIOS: AMI BIOS Supports "Plug and Play" ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events Supports jumperfree SMBIOS 2.3.1 support CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users' reference, ...guide of memory modules on the AGP slot of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 26. 2. It may cause permanent damage! 5. Although this motherboard! ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 serial port: COM1, 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support, 6 ready-to perform...
... XP SP1 / 2000 SP4. Do NOT use USB 2.0 ports, 1 RJ 45 port, Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone BIOS: AMI BIOS Supports "Plug and Play" ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events Supports jumperfree SMBIOS 2.3.1 support CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users' reference, ...guide of memory modules on the AGP slot of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 26. 2. It may cause permanent damage! 5. Although this motherboard! ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 serial port: COM1, 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support, 6 ready-to perform...
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...Header (AUDIO1) 23 Internal audio connector: AUX1 (White) 24 Game Connector (GAME1) 25 PCI Slots (PCI 1-5) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 27 BIOS chip 28 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 29 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 8 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 PS2 Mouse 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V1 Ps2 Keyboard PARALLEL PORT COM1...GAME1 PCI 3 USB2.0 AGP 8X VIA VT8237 AUX1 CD1 23 Audio CODEC AUDIO1 22 21 1 JR1 JL1 PCI 4 FSB800 DDR400 CMOS Battery PCI 5 CLRCMOS1 FLOPPY1 775V88+ 1 USB67 1 SPEAKER1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 CHA_FAN1 20 19 18 17 16 15 30.5cm (12.0in) 7 8 9 10 11 12...
...Header (AUDIO1) 23 Internal audio connector: AUX1 (White) 24 Game Connector (GAME1) 25 PCI Slots (PCI 1-5) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 27 BIOS chip 28 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 29 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 8 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 PS2 Mouse 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V1 Ps2 Keyboard PARALLEL PORT COM1...GAME1 PCI 3 USB2.0 AGP 8X VIA VT8237 AUX1 CD1 23 Audio CODEC AUDIO1 22 21 1 JR1 JL1 PCI 4 FSB800 DDR400 CMOS Battery PCI 5 CLRCMOS1 FLOPPY1 775V88+ 1 USB67 1 SPEAKER1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 CHA_FAN1 20 19 18 17 16 15 30.5cm (12.0in) 7 8 9 10 11 12...
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.... 21) JR1 JL1 Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are setup. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you to enable (see p.8, No. 1) +5V +5VSB +5VSB (standby) for 3 seconds. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are short, both the front panel and...
.... 21) JR1 JL1 Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are setup. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you to enable (see p.8, No. 1) +5V +5VSB +5VSB (standby) for 3 seconds. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are short, both the front panel and...
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... format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive at this moment!) STEP 2: During POST at the following path: .. \ SATA RAID BIOS You may start the OS installation. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to make an SATA driver diskette before you start... to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS" to set the RAID configuration by using "VIA RAID Tool" in Windows environment. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system, or you may also set RAID 0 /...
... format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive at this moment!) STEP 2: During POST at the following path: .. \ SATA RAID BIOS You may start the OS installation. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to make an SATA driver diskette before you start... to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS" to set the RAID configuration by using "VIA RAID Tool" in Windows environment. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system, or you may also set RAID 0 /...
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...during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the default system device to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines. You may not exactly match what you start up the security features Exit To ...exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the system chassis. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/...
...during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the default system device to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines. You may not exactly match what you start up the security features Exit To ...exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the system chassis. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/...
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...To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00...:09] [W Tueed 0182/0/222/2/2000044]] BIOS Version : 775V88+BBIOIOSSPP1.10.0 0 Processor Type : GInetneul (iRne) IPnetnetli(uRm) (CRP)U4 3C.P20UG2H.4z0 GHz Processor Speed : 322400 MHz Cache Size ...
...To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00...:09] [W Tueed 0182/0/222/2/2000044]] BIOS Version : 775V88+BBIOIOSSPP1.10.0 0 Processor Type : GInetneul (iRne) IPnetnetli(uRm) (CRP)U4 3C.P20UG2H.4z0 GHz Processor Speed : 322400 MHz Cache Size ...
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... [Disabled] for the following item. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Ratio Status Ratio Actual Value CPU Thermal Throttling [Auto] ...set the configurations for better system stability. 25 CPU Host Frequency While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the present CPU host frequency of this motherboard. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values ...
... [Disabled] for the following item. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Ratio Status Ratio Actual Value CPU Thermal Throttling [Auto] ...set the configurations for better system stability. 25 CPU Host Frequency While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the present CPU host frequency of this motherboard. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values ...
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... to keep the CPU from overheated. Set to allow you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Configuration DRAM Frequency Flexibility Option DRAM CAS# Latency DRAM Command Rate DRAM Bus Selection [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [2T Command] [Auto] DRAM...
... to keep the CPU from overheated. Set to allow you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Configuration DRAM Frequency Flexibility Option DRAM CAS# Latency DRAM Command Rate DRAM Bus Selection [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [2T Command] [Auto] DRAM...
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... v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard AC'97 Audio Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard AC'97 Audio feature. 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. If [Power On] is selected, the AC...
... v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard AC'97 Audio Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard AC'97 Audio feature. 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. If [Power On] is selected, the AC...
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...Slave", "Secondary IDE Master", and "Secondary IDE Slave" as well. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both]. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. PRIMARY: enables only the Primary... You may enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary IDE channel. Or you specify. 3.3.4 IDE Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave [Both] ...
...Slave", "Secondary IDE Master", and "Secondary IDE Slave" as well. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both]. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. PRIMARY: enables only the Primary... You may enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary IDE channel. Or you specify. 3.3.4 IDE Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave [Both] ...
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... drives. If this item is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. [CD/DVD]: This is used for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; PIO...
... drives. If this item is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. [CD/DVD]: This is used for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; PIO...
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... Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 31 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI / PnP Configuration PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of your floppy drive. Advanced... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Floppy Configuration Floppy A Floppy B [1.44 MB 312"] [Disabled] Select the type of floppy drive connected to keep the default ...
... Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 31 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI / PnP Configuration PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of your floppy drive. Advanced... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Floppy Configuration Floppy A Floppy B [1.44 MB 312"] [Disabled] Select the type of floppy drive connected to keep the default ...
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... The default value is set the EPP version. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278]. 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ... Port OnBoard MIDI Port [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allow BIOS to enable or disable floppy drive controller. If this item to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change...
... The default value is set the EPP version. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278]. 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ... Port OnBoard MIDI Port [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allow BIOS to enable or disable floppy drive controller. If this item to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change...
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OnBoard Game Port Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. Configuration options: [Disabled], [300], and [330]. 3.3.8 USB Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled : None USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB ...
OnBoard Game Port Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. Configuration options: [Disabled], [300], and [330]. 3.3.8 USB Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled : None USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB ...