RAID Installation Guide
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... 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 BIOS....... 13 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing Windows®...
... 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 BIOS....... 13 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing Windows®...
RAID Installation Guide
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.... Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [UEFI only]. 8 or Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot to enter BIOS setup utility. For Windows® 7: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot CSM to set the option SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. 2.4 Setting the... BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you exit BIOS setup. 2.5 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility...
.... Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [UEFI only]. 8 or Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot to enter BIOS setup utility. For Windows® 7: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot CSM to set the option SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. 2.4 Setting the... BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you exit BIOS setup. 2.5 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility...
RAID Installation Guide
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Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. Press . 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer.
Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. Press . 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer.
RAID Installation Guide
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If you want to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to complete the setup of RAID. Press to configure RAID functions after you install OS. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you are only allowed to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 If you set up. Please note that you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment.
If you want to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to complete the setup of RAID. Press to configure RAID functions after you install OS. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you are only allowed to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 If you set up. Please note that you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment.
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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. 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
RAID Installation Guide
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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\Win7-... menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's ...
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\Win7-... menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's ...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be enabled in the system BIOS. 1. Click F2 or Delete to RAID. 5. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F10 to create a RAID volume. 1.... or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Press Enter to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. When finished press Enter. 12 How to install an operating ...
... volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be enabled in the system BIOS. 1. Click F2 or Delete to RAID. 5. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F10 to create a RAID volume. 1.... or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Press Enter to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. When finished press Enter. 12 How to install an operating ...
User Manual
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... cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications...
... cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications...
User Manual
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...+5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore • Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit compliant English 4 Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage...8226; 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage Multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities...
...+5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore • Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit compliant English 4 Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage...8226; 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage Multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities...
User Manual
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...www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 5 It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. You can use . H87 Pro4 Certifications ...• FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty ...
...www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 5 It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. You can use . H87 Pro4 Certifications ...• FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty ...
User Manual
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...'s priority ideally and add new programs to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to 40% faster than before on the properties... of the device. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can boost the performance of Your Data: ...
...'s priority ideally and add new programs to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to 40% faster than before on the properties... of the device. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can boost the performance of Your Data: ...
User Manual
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... USB disk. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in A-Tuning. H87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32...
... USB disk. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in A-Tuning. H87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32...
User Manual
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...and let your user experience and behavior. By enabling this function, the PC will completely change your computer log in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will automatically switch off when the system is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals...experience. Good Night LED will be switched off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is powered on the PC. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that ensures users the most...
...and let your user experience and behavior. By enabling this function, the PC will completely change your computer log in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will automatically switch off when the system is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals...experience. Good Night LED will be switched off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is powered on the PC. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that ensures users the most...
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... 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 H87 Pro4 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM LAN RoHS Audio CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 CMOS Battery PCIE3 PCIE4 Super I/O Front USB 3.0 Intel...
... 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 H87 Pro4 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM LAN RoHS Audio CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 CMOS Battery PCIE3 PCIE4 Super I/O Front USB 3.0 Intel...
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.... To clear and reset the system parameters 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 update the BIOS. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS action. When the...
.... To clear and reset the system parameters 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 update the BIOS. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS action. When the...
User Manual
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... 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. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. H87 Pro4 3. If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Exit the Registry...
... 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. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. H87 Pro4 3. If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Exit the Registry...
User Manual
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... SETUP UTILITY after you see on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. H87 Pro4 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...
... SETUP UTILITY after you see on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. H87 Pro4 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...
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Network Configuration Use this to plug in the setup utility. UEFI. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. UEFI Download Server Select a server to ... configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash.
Network Configuration Use this to plug in the setup utility. UEFI. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. UEFI Download Server Select a server to ... configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash.
Quick Installation Guide
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Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 H87 Pro4 HDMI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ... 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 H87 Pro4 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM LAN RoHS Audio CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 CMOS Battery PCIE3 PCIE4 Super I/O Front USB 3.0 Intel...
Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 H87 Pro4 HDMI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ... 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 H87 Pro4 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM LAN RoHS Audio CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 CMOS Battery PCIE3 PCIE4 Super I/O Front USB 3.0 Intel...
Quick Installation Guide
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... quality and endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
... quality and endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...