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... RAID mode 17 4. Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 8 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID...
... RAID mode 17 4. Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 8 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID...
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...set "Fast Boot" to [Ultra Fast]. Press key to save your change before you exit BIOS setup. 2.5 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility. 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility STEP 1: For Windows®... 8: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your system, and press key to disable "CSM". Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [RAID]....
...set "Fast Boot" to [Ultra Fast]. Press key to save your change before you exit BIOS setup. 2.5 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility. 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility STEP 1: For Windows®... 8: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your system, and press key to disable "CSM". Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [RAID]....
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2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. Press . Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer.
2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. Press . Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer.
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If you want to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 If you install OS. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you set up. Please note that you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you want to complete the setup of RAID. Press to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment.
If you want to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 If you install OS. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you set up. Please note that you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you want to complete the setup of RAID. Press to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment.
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Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup you may start installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS as usual. 17 3.
Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup you may start installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS as usual. 17 3.
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...; 8 64-bit. STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64... Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 4.
...; 8 64-bit. STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64... Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 4.
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to RAID. 5. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to select the.... 2. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Click F2 or Delete to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through ...
... Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to RAID. 5. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to select the.... 2. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Click F2 or Delete to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through ...
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...and utilities. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In case any modifications... the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series Support CD • 8 x Serial ATA...
...and utilities. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In case any modifications... the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series Support CD • 8 x Serial ATA...
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...EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 5 English Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin ...• 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU...
...EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 5 English Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin ...• 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU...
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You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 6 English Overclocking may be done ... your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking.
You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 6 English Overclocking may be done ... your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking.
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...Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to update the system BIOS in Flash ROM. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, ... when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to your computer. RealTime Analysis of the device. Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series 1.3 Unique Features ASRock F-Stream F-Stream is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.
...Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to update the system BIOS in Flash ROM. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, ... when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to your computer. RealTime Analysis of the device. Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series 1.3 Unique Features ASRock F-Stream F-Stream is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.
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...Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest ...ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in F-Stream. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS...
...Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest ...ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in F-Stream. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS...
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...setup. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be able to power your boring old keyboard and mouse into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. Good Night LED will completely change your user experience and behavior. ASRock USB Key In a world where time is ...off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into lethal weapons. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a weapon if you are unable to wield it proficiently?
...setup. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be able to power your boring old keyboard and mouse into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. Good Night LED will completely change your user experience and behavior. ASRock USB Key In a world where time is ...off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into lethal weapons. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a weapon if you are unable to wield it proficiently?
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1.4 Motherboard Layout Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard Clr CMOS PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 DP_1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module...PCIE2 SATA3_0_1 Sound CORE3D Super I/O PCI1 Z87 PROFESSIONAL PCIE3 RoHS PCI2 HD_AUDIO1 IR1 SPDIF1_OUT1 1 1 1 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 PCIE4 COM1 1 USB3_6_7 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 1 SATA3_2_3 Intel Z87 SATA3_4_5 Dr. Debug CLRCMOS1 1 1 BIOS_SEL1 PLED1 1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN CHA_FAN1 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B BIOS_A BIOS_A_LED Reset Power English 11
1.4 Motherboard Layout Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard Clr CMOS PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 DP_1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module...PCIE2 SATA3_0_1 Sound CORE3D Super I/O PCI1 Z87 PROFESSIONAL PCIE3 RoHS PCI2 HD_AUDIO1 IR1 SPDIF1_OUT1 1 1 1 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 PCIE4 COM1 1 USB3_6_7 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 1 SATA3_2_3 Intel Z87 SATA3_4_5 Dr. Debug CLRCMOS1 1 1 BIOS_SEL1 PLED1 1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN CHA_FAN1 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B BIOS_A BIOS_A_LED Reset Power English 11
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...) 15 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 24 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) 25 COM Port Header (COM1...
...) 15 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 24 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) 25 COM Port Header (COM1...
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..., the jumper is placed on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11, No. 21) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If...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 to clear the data in CMOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. English 23 Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows ...
..., the jumper is placed on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11, No. 21) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If...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 to clear the data in CMOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. English 23 Fatal1ty Z87 Professional Series 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows ...
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... (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.11, No. 20) Default Backup BIOS (Main BIOS) This motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, please use "Secure Backup UEFI" in BIOS setup utility to copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to identify which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system...
... (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.11, No. 20) Default Backup BIOS (Main BIOS) This motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, please use "Secure Backup UEFI" in BIOS setup utility to copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to identify which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system...
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... Onboard (on-board PC screen) or HDMI (HDMI-In Source). Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on your monitor to the HDMI-Out port on the motherboard via an HDMI cable. Drag the switch right or...
... Onboard (on-board PC screen) or HDMI (HDMI-In Source). Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on your monitor to the HDMI-Out port on the motherboard via an HDMI cable. Drag the switch right or...
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If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to AHCI. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to create the partition on Create. Press F10 to your ...52 English The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Enter Windows 8/7. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according...
If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to AHCI. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to create the partition on Create. Press F10 to your ...52 English The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Enter Windows 8/7. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according...
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction 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 ... the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by turning the system off and then back on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. If...
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction 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 ... the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by turning the system off and then back on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. If...