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... by using the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. Click F10 to RAID. 5. Enable RAID in System... BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage ...
... by using the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. Click F10 to RAID. 5. Enable RAID in System... BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage ...
RAID Installation Guide
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...; 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 9 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 13 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4. Installing Windows®...
...; 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 9 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 13 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4. Installing Windows®...
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... flash drive into a USB port B. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID ... / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you exit BIOS setup. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the necessary RAID items in your system, and press key to set RAID ...7 64-bit OS on your RAID configuration. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the option SATA Mode Selection to p.8 -17 of this feature is...
... flash drive into a USB port B. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID ... / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you exit BIOS setup. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the necessary RAID items in your system, and press key to set RAID ...7 64-bit OS on your RAID configuration. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the option SATA Mode Selection to p.8 -17 of this feature is...
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...the corresponding RAID Utility. 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility, depending on the HDD capacity and the OS you are installing. OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Over 2.2 TB Not supported... ROM Setting UEFI SETUP UTILITY\Boot\ CSM [Launch Storage n/a OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required RAID Utility UEFI Setup Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Windows 8.1 / 8 Under 2.2 Over 2.2 TB TB Over 2.2 TB Enabled Enabled Disabled Under 2.2 TB Disabled...
...the corresponding RAID Utility. 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility, depending on the HDD capacity and the OS you are installing. OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Over 2.2 TB Not supported... ROM Setting UEFI SETUP UTILITY\Boot\ CSM [Launch Storage n/a OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required RAID Utility UEFI Setup Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Windows 8.1 / 8 Under 2.2 Over 2.2 TB TB Over 2.2 TB Enabled Enabled Disabled Under 2.2 TB Disabled...
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Press . Create RAID Volume window appears. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Volume0 13 In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility -
Press . Create RAID Volume window appears. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Volume0 13 In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility -
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If you set up. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you install OS. 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 Press to create one RAID partition at a time under BIOS RAID environment. Please note that you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID.
If you set up. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you install OS. 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 Press to create one RAID partition at a time under BIOS RAID environment. Please note that you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID.
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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® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 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® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS as usual. 17
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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\Win7-64_Intel.. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. STEP 2: Install Windows®...
.... 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\Win7-64_Intel.. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. STEP 2: Install Windows®...
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... Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 29 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.5 ASRock Cloud 39 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 49 3.6.1 UI Overview 49 3.6.2 Apps 50...
... Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 29 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.5 ASRock Cloud 39 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 49 3.6.1 UI Overview 49 3.6.2 Apps 50...
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Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H97M Anniversary Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H97M Anniversary Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H97M Anniversary Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables ... technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock H97M Anniversary motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the...
Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H97M Anniversary Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H97M Anniversary Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H97M Anniversary Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables ... technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock H97M Anniversary motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the...
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... ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 4 ment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/...x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events •...
... ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 4 ment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/...x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events •...
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... 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. H97M Anniversary Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own...
... 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. H97M Anniversary Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own...
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... B: USB1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB3_2_3 1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 B: USB3 LAN CPU_FAN1 RoHS CMOS Battery 1 CLRCMOS1 Front USB 3.0 PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 Audio CODEC PCIE2 H97M Anniversary Intel Super I/O H97 PCIE3 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 TPMS1 USB4_5 USB6_7 1 1 CI1 1 SATA_5 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 CHA_FAN1 SATA_4 SATA_1 SATA_0 SATA_3 SATA_2 English 6
... B: USB1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB3_2_3 1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 B: USB3 LAN CPU_FAN1 RoHS CMOS Battery 1 CLRCMOS1 Front USB 3.0 PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 Audio CODEC PCIE2 H97M Anniversary Intel Super I/O H97 PCIE3 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 TPMS1 USB4_5 USB6_7 1 1 CI1 1 SATA_5 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 CHA_FAN1 SATA_4 SATA_1 SATA_0 SATA_3 SATA_2 English 6
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... CMOS. If you update the BIOS. English 17 To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. H97M Anniversary 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows...
... CMOS. If you update the BIOS. English 17 To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. H97M Anniversary 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows...
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Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. Please leave your contact information along with your computer. English 27 H97M Anniversary Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers.
Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. Please leave your contact information along with your computer. English 27 H97M Anniversary Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers.
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... 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. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to AHCI. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your hidden partition...
... 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. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to AHCI. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your hidden partition...
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Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Please update them all soon. Click on Step 2 to update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 53 English Step 1 Please check the item information before update. H97M Anniversary 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers.
Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Please update them all soon. Click on Step 2 to update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 53 English Step 1 Please check the item information before update. H97M Anniversary 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers.
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...] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. When [Disable] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will appear and display the system overview. You may abort... "ESC". 60 English 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to add/remove your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1024 x 768. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. Favorite Display...
...] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. When [Disable] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will appear and display the system overview. You may abort... "ESC". 60 English 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to add/remove your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1024 x 768. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. Favorite Display...
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... USB 2.0 devices. Set [Smart Auto] to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Set [Enabled] to ... in BIOS). Set [Disabled] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is recommended to support USB devices under Windows® 7). Set [Auto] to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. 4.4.7 USB Configuration H97M Anniversary USB ...
... USB 2.0 devices. Set [Smart Auto] to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Set [Enabled] to ... in BIOS). Set [Disabled] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is recommended to support USB devices under Windows® 7). Set [Auto] to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. 4.4.7 USB Configuration H97M Anniversary USB ...
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...85 English Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. H97M Anniversary CD, Easy Driver ...Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI.
...85 English Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. H97M Anniversary CD, Easy Driver ...Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI.