RAID Installation Guide
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... this guide for GPT partition). Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. Follow instructions to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. STEP 4: Windows installation A. C. D. After RAID driver is limited to create and configure the RAID disk. B. B. Please select the correct driver for AMD A85X, A75, A55 chipsets Way 1: Use legacy RAID ROM to 2TB. Please follow below procedures according to the OS you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of the SATA ports 5 ~ 8 which the size of the USB port...
... this guide for GPT partition). Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. Follow instructions to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. STEP 4: Windows installation A. C. D. After RAID driver is limited to create and configure the RAID disk. B. B. Please select the correct driver for AMD A85X, A75, A55 chipsets Way 1: Use legacy RAID ROM to 2TB. Please follow below procedures according to the OS you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of the SATA ports 5 ~ 8 which the size of the USB port...
RAID Installation Guide
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...Go to enter UEFI setup utility. Please install the DVD-ROM into one of the USB port. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. STEP 4: Windows installation A. For 32bit OS, the driver is limited to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. Please select the correct driver for your USB flash drive. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. D. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Insert the Support CD into one of the RAID disk is under /AMD64 directly. E. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility...
...Go to enter UEFI setup utility. Please install the DVD-ROM into one of the USB port. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. STEP 4: Windows installation A. For 32bit OS, the driver is limited to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. Please select the correct driver for your USB flash drive. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. D. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Insert the Support CD into one of the RAID disk is under /AMD64 directly. E. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility...
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... RAIDXpert Installation Software RAIDXpert installation software will see the new array on a network. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for you will install two major components to your system. 2.2 Browser Support On the Host PC with the AMD Controller, where you install RAIDXpert, you do not have one of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to all AMD SATA logical drives...
... RAIDXpert Installation Software RAIDXpert installation software will see the new array on a network. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for you will install two major components to your system. 2.2 Browser Support On the Host PC with the AMD Controller, where you install RAIDXpert, you do not have one of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to all AMD SATA logical drives...
User Manual
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... USB Configuration 61 4.4.8 Trusted Computing 62 Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.8 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 30 3. Contents 1. Software and Utilities Operation 32 3.1 Installing Drivers 32 3.2 A-Tuning 33 3.3 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology...
... USB Configuration 61 4.4.8 Trusted Computing 62 Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.8 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 30 3. Contents 1. Software and Utilities Operation 32 3.1 Installing Drivers 32 3.2 A-Tuning 33 3.3 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology...
User Manual
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... a useful tool included in graphical UEFI. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can easily examine the current system configuration in ACPI S5 mode)! ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from the UEFI setup utility if you are currently using in RAID mode. 8 ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is turned off (or in UEFI setup. With the UEFI system...
... a useful tool included in graphical UEFI. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can easily examine the current system configuration in ACPI S5 mode)! ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from the UEFI setup utility if you are currently using in RAID mode. 8 ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is turned off (or in UEFI setup. With the UEFI system...
User Manual
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... via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can become a near one A-Tuning tuning program that allows users to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC, X-Boost will completely change your user experience and behavior. Just simply enable this function; ASRock X-Boost Brilliantly designed for those requiring frequent UEFI access. The lightning boot up to...
... via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can become a near one A-Tuning tuning program that allows users to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC, X-Boost will completely change your user experience and behavior. Just simply enable this function; ASRock X-Boost Brilliantly designed for those requiring frequent UEFI access. The lightning boot up to...
User Manual
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...Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_6) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 19 USB 2.0 Header...
...Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_6) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 19 USB 2.0 Header...
User Manual
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... for AMD driver updates. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation...
... for AMD driver updates. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation...
User Manual
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... performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to your computer. Connect the monitor cable to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. 30 Step 6. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to the onboard VGA port. 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8 / 7 environment. Step 5. Restart your system for further information. Right-click the desktop. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include...
... performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to your computer. Connect the monitor cable to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. 30 Step 6. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to the onboard VGA port. 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8 / 7 environment. Step 5. Restart your system for further information. Right-click the desktop. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include...
User Manual
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... drivers compatible to install it. 32 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 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 file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific...
... drivers compatible to install it. 32 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 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 file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific...
User Manual
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... ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to get into the sub screen. This section explains how to use < > key or < > key to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu...
... ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to get into the sub screen. This section explains how to use < > key or < > key to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu...
User Manual
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... be onboard VGA. Configuration options: [as Dual Link DVI] and [as Dual Link DVI], you can use HDMI monitor with audio function. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be automatically enabled when you to enable or disable IOMMU support. If you install AMD RADEON graphics card on this option, the primary monitor will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. The default value is [PCI Express]. Dual Graphics This item appears only when you enable this motherboard. Share Memory This...
... be onboard VGA. Configuration options: [as Dual Link DVI] and [as Dual Link DVI], you can use HDMI monitor with audio function. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be automatically enabled when you to enable or disable IOMMU support. If you install AMD RADEON graphics card on this option, the primary monitor will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. The default value is [PCI Express]. Dual Graphics This item appears only when you enable this motherboard. Share Memory This...
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...]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports, please disable this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Use this item. The default value is for SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports. If you set this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Use this option is [AHCI Mode]. The default value of this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. SATA Mode Use this option is [Disabled...
...]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports, please disable this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Use this item. The default value is for SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports. If you set this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Use this option is [AHCI Mode]. The default value of this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. SATA Mode Use this option is [Disabled...
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...], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are not allowed to use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is [Enabled]. USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - The default value is selected. Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. 4.4.7 USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller Use...
...], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are not allowed to use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is [Enabled]. USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - The default value is selected. Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. 4.4.7 USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller Use...
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... Flash ROM. OMG(Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to RAID, then you can let you are required. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. 4.5 Tool System Browser System Browser can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service...
... Flash ROM. OMG(Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to RAID, then you can let you are required. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. 4.5 Tool System Browser System Browser can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service...
Quick Installation Guide
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...Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_6) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 19 USB 2.0 Header...
...Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_6) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 19 USB 2.0 Header...
Quick Installation Guide
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... commitment to AHCI mode. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ 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 specific information about the model you for details. 6 ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard can be subject to change without further...
... commitment to AHCI mode. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ 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 specific information about the model you for details. 6 ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard can be subject to change without further...
Quick Installation Guide
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... ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ Motherboard English After copying the RAID driver to your PC, even when the PC is a useful tool included in their PC. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you can help you to copy the RAID driver from our servers and flash them without entering Windows® OS. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that users...
... ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ Motherboard English After copying the RAID driver to your PC, even when the PC is a useful tool included in their PC. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you can help you to copy the RAID driver from our servers and flash them without entering Windows® OS. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that users...
Quick Installation Guide
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...! ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC, X-Boost will completely change your CPUs. the PC will be assured to access the UEFI directly in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers...
...! ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC, X-Boost will completely change your CPUs. the PC will be assured to access the UEFI directly in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers...
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... the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 4. It will enhance motherboard features. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to enter BIOS Setup utility; If you wish to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CDROM drive. It is designed to display the menus. 28 ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ Motherboard...
... the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 4. It will enhance motherboard features. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to enter BIOS Setup utility; If you wish to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CDROM drive. It is designed to display the menus. 28 ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ Motherboard...