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... 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 FX 13 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 30 3.1 Introduction 30 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 31 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 32 3.4 Advanced Screen 37 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 38 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 39 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 40 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 41 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 43 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 44 3 Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and...
... 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 FX 13 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 30 3.1 Introduction 30 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 31 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 32 3.4 Advanced Screen 37 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 38 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 39 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 40 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 41 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 43 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 44 3 Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and...
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... entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can only be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup...
... entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can only be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup...
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...Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 21 PCI Slot (PCI1) 22 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 AM3 CPU Socket 26 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) 26 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 VGA1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 17.8cm (7.0-in) Support 8-Core CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 1 USB_PWR2 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 4 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Dual Channel...
...Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 21 PCI Slot (PCI1) 22 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 AM3 CPU Socket 26 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) 26 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 VGA1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 17.8cm (7.0-in) Support 8-Core CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 1 USB_PWR2 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 4 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Dual Channel...
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... this monitor". A. Click the "Identify" button to the VGA/D-Sub port on PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of this motherboard. Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card to enter BIOS setup. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on the I/O panel of Multi Monitor feature. Press or to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot). 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Enter "Share Memory" option to...
... this monitor". A. Click the "Identify" button to the VGA/D-Sub port on PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of this motherboard. Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card to enter BIOS setup. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on the I/O panel of Multi Monitor feature. Press or to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot). 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Enter "Share Memory" option to...
User Manual
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... function, please follow the below SATAII hard disk setup guide. otherwise, your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; Some default setting of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not be enabled. SAMSUNG 7531 8642 If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be the same. For different SATAII hard disk products of SATAII hard disks may fail to run at SATAII mode, which operate with the best...
... function, please follow the below SATAII hard disk setup guide. otherwise, your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; Some default setting of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not be enabled. SAMSUNG 7531 8642 If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be the same. For different SATAII hard disk products of SATAII hard disks may fail to run at SATAII mode, which operate with the best...
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..... \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to load RAID driver from up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in -1 driver. 28 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from ASRock support CD. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All...
..... \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to load RAID driver from up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in -1 driver. 28 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from ASRock support CD. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All...
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CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this option to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum ASRock UCC AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Processor Maximum Frequency x16.5 3300 ...
CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this option to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum ASRock UCC AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Processor Maximum Frequency x16.5 3300 ...
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... DDR3_1600]. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. You can be done at your CPU and motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum ASRock UCC AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Processor Maximum Frequency x16...
... DDR3_1600]. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. You can be done at your CPU and motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum ASRock UCC AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Processor Maximum Frequency x16...
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... 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 41 Onboard SATA Controller Use this item to the configurations of this item after OS installation. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration Onboard IDE Controller Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Options Disabled Enabled +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54...
... 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 41 Onboard SATA Controller Use this item to the configurations of this item after OS installation. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration Onboard IDE Controller Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Options Disabled Enabled +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54...
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... use a disk utility, such as MO. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of this feature is [Auto]. Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for compatible IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32Bit Data Transfer Use this item to set the partition of the IDE device that you specify. LBA/Large Mode Use this item to enable 32-bit access to automatically detect the hard disk drive. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) The default value of IDE device. [Auto...
... use a disk utility, such as MO. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of this feature is [Auto]. Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for compatible IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32Bit Data Transfer Use this item to set the partition of the IDE device that you specify. LBA/Large Mode Use this item to enable 32-bit access to automatically detect the hard disk drive. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) The default value of IDE device. [Auto...
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... USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard/Remote Power On [Disabled] USB Mouse Power On [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. There are connected. [Disabled] - USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - Enables support for USB devices. USB...
... USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard/Remote Power On [Disabled] USB Mouse Power On [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. There are connected. [Disabled] - USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - Enables support for USB devices. USB...
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Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your CD-ROM drive. Refer to...
Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your CD-ROM drive. Refer to...
Quick Installation Guide
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Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 USB_PWR2 Jumper 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 8 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1)) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1)) 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0)) 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0)) 13 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 14 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 16 ...
Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 USB_PWR2 Jumper 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 8 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1)) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1)) 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0)) 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0)) 13 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 14 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 16 ...
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... installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. The voltage regulator can save your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English This convenient BIOS update tool allows you what it is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option...
... installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. The voltage regulator can save your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English This convenient BIOS update tool allows you what it is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option...
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... new values. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on the I/O panel of the system memory. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on PCI Express VGA card, you have installed the onboard VGA driver already, there is less than the total capability of this monitor". A. F. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. D. Click the "Identify" button to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot). Select the display icon identified by the number...
... new values. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on the I/O panel of the system memory. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on PCI Express VGA card, you have installed the onboard VGA driver already, there is less than the total capability of this monitor". A. F. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. D. Click the "Identify" button to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot). Select the display icon identified by the number...
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...: ..\ RAID Installation Guide English 20 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Please follow the order from up to bottom side to do so will cause power up failure. You can start to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on your optical drive first. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 10) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1...
...: ..\ RAID Installation Guide English 20 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Please follow the order from up to bottom side to do so will cause power up failure. You can start to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on your optical drive first. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 10) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1...
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... to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English If you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD. 4. The BIOS Setup program is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to be user-friendly. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE...
... to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English If you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD. 4. The BIOS Setup program is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to be user-friendly. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE...
RAID Installation Guide
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... to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into floppy drive A: press any key. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Configuration. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. Then you will start to [RAID]. E. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. STEP 4: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to start to configure RAID function...
... to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into floppy drive A: press any key. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Configuration. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. Then you will start to [RAID]. E. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. STEP 4: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to start to configure RAID function...
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... instruction to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit users, you do you want to continue the installation. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to load RAID driver from ASRock support CD. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive...
... instruction to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit users, you do you want to continue the installation. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to load RAID driver from ASRock support CD. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive...
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... driver provided in our support CD. For Windows XP / XP 64-bit and Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit, there are different installation procedures. Please enter NVRAIDMAN by using NVIDIAMAN under Windows environment. NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for Windows XP / XP 64-bit Users A. Please read this guide carefully and follow the instructions below according to configure RAID functions by clicking on the desktop.) Then, the below to configure...
... driver provided in our support CD. For Windows XP / XP 64-bit and Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit, there are different installation procedures. Please enter NVRAIDMAN by using NVIDIAMAN under Windows environment. NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for Windows XP / XP 64-bit Users A. Please read this guide carefully and follow the instructions below according to configure RAID functions by clicking on the desktop.) Then, the below to configure...