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...I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 24 2.5 Jumpers Setup 25 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 31 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 34 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 37 3.1 Installing Drivers 37 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 38 3.2.1 UI Overview 38 3.2.2 Apps 39 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers 42 3.2.4 Setting 43 3.3 ASRock RGB LED 44
...I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 24 2.5 Jumpers Setup 25 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 31 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 34 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 37 3.1 Installing Drivers 37 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 38 3.2.1 UI Overview 38 3.2.2 Apps 39 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers 42 3.2.4 Setting 43 3.3 ASRock RGB LED 44
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... Guide • ASRock AB350 Pro4 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock AB350 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you require technical support related to this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated...
... Guide • ASRock AB350 Pro4 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock AB350 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you require technical support related to this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated...
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... LED Strip • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of them is in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug * M2_2 and SATA3_3 share lanes. If either one of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use...
... LED Strip • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of them is in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug * M2_2 and SATA3_3 share lanes. If either one of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use...
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...CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's web- Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. AB350 Pro4 • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports...
...CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's web- Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. AB350 Pro4 • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports...
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... 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 5 AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) 6 RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 15 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper...
... 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 5 AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) 6 RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 15 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper...
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... x2 mode when A-Series APU is installed. ** If M2_1 is occupied, PCIE4 will be disabled. 24 English PCIE6 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.** PCIE5 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used...
... x2 mode when A-Series APU is installed. ** If M2_1 is occupied, PCIE4 will be disabled. 24 English PCIE6 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.** PCIE5 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used...
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... English AB350 Pro4 Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 15) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1: see p.6, No. 10) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 9) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 13) (SATA3_4: see p.6, No. 14) (SATA3_A1: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_A2: see p.6, No. 8) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for your bootable devices.
... English AB350 Pro4 Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 15) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1: see p.6, No. 10) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 9) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 13) (SATA3_4: see p.6, No. 14) (SATA3_A1: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_A2: see p.6, No. 8) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for your bootable devices.
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... drivers you install can work properly. AB350 Pro4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file...
... drivers you install can work properly. AB350 Pro4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file...
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... reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this item to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. If you install Windows® OS and want to enable this function, please set to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. AMD fTPM Switch Use this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. C6 Mode Use...
... reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this item to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. If you install Windows® OS and want to enable this function, please set to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. AMD fTPM Switch Use this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. C6 Mode Use...
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4.4.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 56 English
4.4.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 56 English
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XHCI Legacy Support Enable or disable XHCI Controller Legacy support. 58 English Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. USB 3.0 Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. 4.4.7 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support.
XHCI Legacy Support Enable or disable XHCI Controller Legacy support. 58 English Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. USB 3.0 Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. 4.4.7 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support.
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...), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. AB350 Pro4 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to update your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 61 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Flash - Network Configuration Use...
...), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. AB350 Pro4 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to update your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 61 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Flash - Network Configuration Use...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 5 AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) 6 RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 15 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper...
... 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 5 AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) 6 RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 15 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper...
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...) • ASRock AB350 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock AB350 Pro4 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock AB350 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be...
...) • ASRock AB350 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock AB350 Pro4 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock AB350 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be...
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...-45 LAN Port with A-Series APU)** • 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module** ** If M2_1 is in use , the other one of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is occupied, PCIE4 will be disabled. ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x RGB LED Header * Supports up...
...-45 LAN Port with A-Series APU)** • 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module** ** If M2_1 is in use , the other one of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is occupied, PCIE4 will be disabled. ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x RGB LED Header * Supports up...
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...; CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's web- AB350 Pro4 • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in...
...; CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's web- AB350 Pro4 • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in...
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...+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 There is in use AMD SATA ports (SATA3_1~4) for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.1, No. 21) (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.1, No. 20) USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.1, No. 12) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for your bootable devices. Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate...
...+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 There is in use AMD SATA ports (SATA3_1~4) for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.1, No. 21) (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.1, No. 20) USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.1, No. 12) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for your bootable devices. Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate...
RAID Installation Guide
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... the USB port. Set the "SATA Mode" option to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. During system boot, press to finish the driver copy process. B. Follow instructions to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. D. B. STEP 4: Windows installation A. For RAID disk size larger than 2TB, please refer to Way 2 (UEFI Mode for Windows® 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 10 64-bit only) 5 B. The RAID disk will show up UEFI A. For 64bit OS, the driver is loaded, the RAID disk will be created in this guide for more SATA HDDs with RAID...
... the USB port. Set the "SATA Mode" option to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. During system boot, press to finish the driver copy process. B. Follow instructions to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. D. B. STEP 4: Windows installation A. For RAID disk size larger than 2TB, please refer to Way 2 (UEFI Mode for Windows® 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 10 64-bit only) 5 B. The RAID disk will show up UEFI A. For 64bit OS, the driver is loaded, the RAID disk will be created in this guide for more SATA HDDs with RAID...
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... RAID disk in this guide for more details) STEP 3: Copy RAID driver to in BIOS setup. For RAID disk size larger than 2TB, please refer to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. During system boot, press to Way 2 (UEFI Mode for GPT partition). D. Follow instructions to create and configure the RAID disk. 1.3.2 RAID Functions for AMD X370, B350, A320, A88X, A78, A68H, A58 chipsets Way 1: Use legacy RAID ROM to finish the driver copy process. C. B. Plug a USB drive into one of the SATA ports 1 ~ 4 and set the "SATA Mode" option...
... RAID disk in this guide for more details) STEP 3: Copy RAID driver to in BIOS setup. For RAID disk size larger than 2TB, please refer to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. During system boot, press to Way 2 (UEFI Mode for GPT partition). D. Follow instructions to create and configure the RAID disk. 1.3.2 RAID Functions for AMD X370, B350, A320, A88X, A78, A68H, A58 chipsets Way 1: Use legacy RAID ROM to finish the driver copy process. C. B. Plug a USB drive into one of the SATA ports 1 ~ 4 and set the "SATA Mode" option...
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... RAIDXpert software installs on the PC with AMD SATA RAID controllers. Then install RAIDXpert. The RAIDXpert software offers local and remote management and monitoring of RAID controllers are not logged in as the Administrator. Other brands of all components in again as the Administrator. 2. RAIDXpert uses this guide carefully and follow the instructions below to your Windows-based PC or Server. 1. If you are not supported...
... RAIDXpert software installs on the PC with AMD SATA RAID controllers. Then install RAIDXpert. The RAIDXpert software offers local and remote management and monitoring of RAID controllers are not logged in as the Administrator. Other brands of all components in again as the Administrator. 2. RAIDXpert uses this guide carefully and follow the instructions below to your Windows-based PC or Server. 1. If you are not supported...