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AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X Chipset 23 1 AMD RAID Installation Guide 1. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide 15 2.1 ...
AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X Chipset 23 1 AMD RAID Installation Guide 1. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide 15 2.1 ...
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...rate of Independent Disks", which is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is called data striping that copies and maintains an identical image of the data in the other drive ... HDDs of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to RAID mode by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. It will improve data access and storage since the disk array management software will direct all applications to configure RAID functions...
...rate of Independent Disks", which is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is called data striping that copies and maintains an identical image of the data in the other drive ... HDDs of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to RAID mode by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. It will improve data access and storage since the disk array management software will direct all applications to configure RAID functions...
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... Configuration. Click to . STEP 1: Set up system boot time. Set the "SATA Mode" option to save and exit. E. Click to . AMD has not released the BIOS code to support A88X chipset, please wait for Windows® 8 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in GPT mode to AMD A85X..., enter the command "drvcfg" and click . D. Note: This method can be applied to support RAID disk size over 2TB and speed up UEFI A. F. G. Way 2: (for BIOS update in ASRock's official website: www.asrock.com. B. When the following screen appears, enter "dh " and click . 6
... Configuration. Click to . STEP 1: Set up system boot time. Set the "SATA Mode" option to save and exit. E. Click to . AMD has not released the BIOS code to support A88X chipset, please wait for Windows® 8 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in GPT mode to AMD A85X..., enter the command "drvcfg" and click . D. Note: This method can be applied to support RAID disk size over 2TB and speed up UEFI A. F. G. Way 2: (for BIOS update in ASRock's official website: www.asrock.com. B. When the following screen appears, enter "dh " and click . 6
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... during POST, press to the Main Menu. 1. Enter the desired capacity for the first logical drive and press . Press to exit to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. You have successfully created a new RAID logical drive. To create a new array, press on the "Create Array" option. *Be sure to delete the...
... during POST, press to the Main Menu. 1. Enter the desired capacity for the first logical drive and press . Press to exit to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. You have successfully created a new RAID logical drive. To create a new array, press on the "Create Array" option. *Be sure to delete the...
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When completed, you will see the new array on the main screen. Press to confirm and then press to return to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 14 Press to the previous screen. Select a caching mode and press to proceed.
When completed, you will see the new array on the main screen. Press to confirm and then press to return to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 14 Press to the previous screen. Select a caching mode and press to proceed.
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... Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... FM2A55M-HD+ 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in...
... Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... FM2A55M-HD+ 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in...
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Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
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...2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the CPU you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even ...overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that...
...2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the CPU you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even ...overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that...
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...faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for your BIOS only in a few seconds. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, ... Windows® to 40% faster than before. Just launch this utility, you can update your system. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this tool and save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for...
...faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for your BIOS only in a few seconds. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, ... Windows® to 40% faster than before. Just launch this utility, you can update your system. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this tool and save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for...
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...previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. Real-Time Analysis of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Please note that BIOS files need to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. It fully utilizes the memory space... 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of the device. LAN Application Prioritization: You can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. FM2A55M-HD+ hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ...
...previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. Real-Time Analysis of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Please note that BIOS files need to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. It fully utilizes the memory space... 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of the device. LAN Application Prioritization: You can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. FM2A55M-HD+ hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 PWR_FAN1 3 4 CPU_FAN1 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 HDMI SOCKET FM2b RJ-45 LAN 5 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 FM2A55M-HD+ 22 21 USB6_7 USB8_9 64Mb BIOS AMD A55 (Hudson-D2) Chipset 6 7 8 9 CHA_FAN1 10 TPMS1 1 11 PCI Express 3.0 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 English
1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 PWR_FAN1 3 4 CPU_FAN1 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 HDMI SOCKET FM2b RJ-45 LAN 5 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 FM2A55M-HD+ 22 21 USB6_7 USB8_9 64Mb BIOS AMD A55 (Hudson-D2) Chipset 6 7 8 9 CHA_FAN1 10 TPMS1 1 11 PCI Express 3.0 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 English
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... whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS... right after you update the BIOS. tion. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status....When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply...
... whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS... right after you update the BIOS. tion. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status....When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply...
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... select items, then press to enter the UEFI Setup Utility, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. You can also navigate with its test routines. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date...
... select items, then press to enter the UEFI Setup Utility, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. You can also navigate with its test routines. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date...
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... item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. SATA Mode Use this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. The default value is [Disabled]. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration FM2A55M-HD+ SATA Controller Use this item to adjust... RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. The default value of this option is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 45 English AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this option is for SATA_5 and SATA_6.
... item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. SATA Mode Use this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. The default value is [Disabled]. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration FM2A55M-HD+ SATA Controller Use this item to adjust... RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. The default value of this option is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 45 English AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this option is for SATA_5 and SATA_6.
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Only supports Windows® 8 UEFI operating system. 2. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enter BIOS Setup). 3. You will display the available devices on your computer's boot time. If you may not boot by using an external graphics card, the VBIOS ... restriction is set to [On], it will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to wait for you to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. The default value is [Disabled]. FM2A55M-HD+ 4.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will automatically activate the Numeric...
Only supports Windows® 8 UEFI operating system. 2. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enter BIOS Setup). 3. You will display the available devices on your computer's boot time. If you may not boot by using an external graphics card, the VBIOS ... restriction is set to [On], it will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to wait for you to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. The default value is [Disabled]. FM2A55M-HD+ 4.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will automatically activate the Numeric...
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... that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Do not launch? Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-partymanufacturer had set the add-on device to launch the Compatibility Support Module...
... that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Do not launch? Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-partymanufacturer had set the add-on device to launch the Compatibility Support Module...
Quick Installation Guide
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Motherboard Layout 1 2 PWR_FAN1 3 CPU_FAN1 FM2A55M-HD+ 4 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 HDMI SOCKET FM2b RJ-45 LAN 5 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 FM2A55M-HD+ 22 21 USB6_7 USB8_9 64Mb BIOS AMD A55 (Hudson-D2) Chipset 6 7 8 9 CHA_FAN1 10 11 PCI Express 3.0 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 TPMS1 1 English
Motherboard Layout 1 2 PWR_FAN1 3 CPU_FAN1 FM2A55M-HD+ 4 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 HDMI SOCKET FM2b RJ-45 LAN 5 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 FM2A55M-HD+ 22 21 USB6_7 USB8_9 64Mb BIOS AMD A55 (Hudson-D2) Chipset 6 7 8 9 CHA_FAN1 10 11 PCI Express 3.0 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 TPMS1 1 English
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...ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. FM2A55M-HD...conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
...ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. FM2A55M-HD...conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
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quired) English 8 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
quired) English 8 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
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...be done at your system. If you adopt. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. CAUTION! 1. Whether 2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation...components and devices of your own risk and expense. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is ...
...be done at your system. If you adopt. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. CAUTION! 1. Whether 2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation...components and devices of your own risk and expense. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is ...
