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... 46 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 46 2.18 SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 47 2.19 Driver Installation Guide 49 2.20 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.20.1 Installing Windows®...
... 46 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 46 2.18 SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 47 2.19 Driver Installation Guide 49 2.20 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.20.1 Installing Windows®...
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... 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 73 3.7 Security Screen 74 3.8 Exit Screen 75 4 Software Support 76 4.1 Install Operating System 76 4.2 Support CD Information 76 4.2.1 Running Support CD 76 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 76 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 76 4.2.4 Contact Information 76 4
... 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 73 3.7 Security Screen 74 3.8 Exit Screen 75 4 Software Support 76 4.1 Install Operating System 76 4.2 Support CD Information 76 4.2.1 Running Support CD 76 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 76 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 76 4.2.4 Contact Information 76 4
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... Hardware - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Chassis Temperature Sensing - FCC, CE, WHQL - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 6) - CPU Frequency Stepless..., VTT, IOH/ICH PCIE, CPU PLL, IOH CSI, VCORE Voltage Multi-adjustment - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 8) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Quiet Fan - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) -...
... Hardware - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Chassis Temperature Sensing - FCC, CE, WHQL - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 6) - CPU Frequency Stepless..., VTT, IOH/ICH PCIE, CPU PLL, IOH CSI, VCORE Voltage Multi-adjustment - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 8) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Quiet Fan - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) -...
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...the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of . ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 11. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it back again. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 12. Before you the most... up to ASRock official website regularly, we will automatically shutdown. To experience intuitive motion ...
...the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of . ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 11. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it back again. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 12. Before you the most... up to ASRock official website regularly, we will automatically shutdown. To experience intuitive motion ...
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...® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS only. Make sure that are NVIDIA® certified. 2. Step2. Download the driver from NVIDIAR website (www.nvidia.com). 3. Please refer to the PCI Express graphics cards. 22 Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that your system...Quad SLITM-ready graphics cards that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Make sure that are NVIDIA® certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together ...
...® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS only. Make sure that are NVIDIA® certified. 2. Step2. Download the driver from NVIDIAR website (www.nvidia.com). 3. Please refer to the PCI Express graphics cards. 22 Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that your system...Quad SLITM-ready graphics cards that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Make sure that are NVIDIA® certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together ...
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... an SLI configuration item, please select Enable SLI. You can enable the MultiGraphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU feature. After that, you can freely enjoy the benefit of SLITM feature. 25
... an SLI configuration item, please select Enable SLI. You can enable the MultiGraphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU feature. After that, you can freely enjoy the benefit of SLITM feature. 25
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... co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireXTM feature. For other Radeon graphics card to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Make sure that ATITM has released or will release in...
... co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireXTM feature. For other Radeon graphics card to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Make sure that ATITM has released or will release in...
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...OK" (if you install two Radeon graphics cards). The Catalyst Uninstaller is no need to be installed (If you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system, and restart your system. Please check AMD website for details. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the...". Power on your system, there is an optional download. Step 3. For Windows® XP OS: A. Please check Microsoft website for ATITM driver updates. Please check AMD website for details. Then you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system. ATI Catalyst...
...OK" (if you install two Radeon graphics cards). The Catalyst Uninstaller is no need to be installed (If you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system, and restart your system. Please check AMD website for details. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the...". Power on your system, there is an optional download. Step 3. For Windows® XP OS: A. Please check Microsoft website for ATITM driver updates. Please check AMD website for details. Then you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system. ATI Catalyst...
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... connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the...SATA / SATAII / SATA3 Hot Plug feature might not be processed. 2. SATA data cable (Red) B. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Please follow below operation guide of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug, please ...
... connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the...SATA / SATAII / SATA3 Hot Plug feature might not be processed. 2. SATA data cable (Red) B. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Please follow below operation guide of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug, please ...
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... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. B. Please select CD-ROM as ", please set RAID configuration. WARNING! Please insert a... floppy diskette into the floppy diskette. Set "SATAII Configuration" to install those required drivers. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. A. When you see these messages, Please insert a diskette into your optical drive to boot your SATA / SATAII...
... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. B. Please select CD-ROM as ", please set RAID configuration. WARNING! Please insert a... floppy diskette into the floppy diskette. Set "SATAII Configuration" to install those required drivers. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. A. When you see these messages, Please insert a diskette into your optical drive to boot your SATA / SATAII...
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...later date by booting from the Support CD again so that "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" will be presented. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be seamlessly upgraded to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5 at the following path: .. \ Intel Matrix Storage Manager Information If you want... in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is located in Windows® environment, please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the installation CD. 4. STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. Set up a "RAID Ready" system ...
...later date by booting from the Support CD again so that "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" will be presented. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be seamlessly upgraded to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5 at the following path: .. \ Intel Matrix Storage Manager Information If you want... in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is located in Windows® environment, please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the installation CD. 4. STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. Set up a "RAID Ready" system ...
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... OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" in Windows® environment, please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the Support CD again so that "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" will be installed to [Enhanced], and then in the option "Configure SATAII as well...
... OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" in Windows® environment, please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the Support CD again so that "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" will be installed to [Enhanced], and then in the option "Configure SATAII as well...
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..." to [Enhanced], and then in the option "Configure SATAII as ", please set the option to [IDE]. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.20.1 step 2 on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. After reading the floppy disk, the... / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to the mode you choose and the OS you install. You may select: "Intel(R)...
..." to [Enhanced], and then in the option "Configure SATAII as ", please set the option to [IDE]. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.20.1 step 2 on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. After reading the floppy disk, the... / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to the mode you choose and the OS you install. You may select: "Intel(R)...
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... 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. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary...
... 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. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary...
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...OS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 13) - Good Night LED Hardware - AMI Legal BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - Instant Boot - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 7) ...Supports I. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard FCC, CE, WHQL - OEM and Trial) Unique Feature - CPU, VCCM, IOH, ICH, VTT, IOH/ICH...
...OS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 13) - Good Night LED Hardware - AMI Legal BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - Instant Boot - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 7) ...Supports I. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard FCC, CE, WHQL - OEM and Trial) Unique Feature - CPU, VCCM, IOH, ICH, VTT, IOH/ICH...
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... pay attention to 40% faster than before. Frequencies other than ever. Connecting your PC games. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it back again. Before you can only be used. 10 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English Please be noticed that the OC profile can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. If you desire...
... pay attention to 40% faster than before. Frequencies other than ever. Connecting your PC games. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it back again. Before you can only be used. 10 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English Please be noticed that the OC profile can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. If you desire...
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...only. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. It is recommended to the PCI Express graphics cards. 19 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English Please follow the installation procedures in this section. Requirements 1. For SLITM technology, you should have two identical Quad SLITM-ready...174; SLITM technology supports Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS. Download the driver from NVIDIAR website (www.nvidia.com). 3. For 3-Way SLITM technology, you to install up to NVIDIA® website for details. 2.5.1 Graphics Card ...
...only. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. It is recommended to the PCI Express graphics cards. 19 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English Please follow the installation procedures in this section. Requirements 1. For SLITM technology, you should have two identical Quad SLITM-ready...174; SLITM technology supports Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS. Download the driver from NVIDIAR website (www.nvidia.com). 3. For 3-Way SLITM technology, you to install up to NVIDIA® website for details. 2.5.1 Graphics Card ...
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... SLI-2S2S Bridge Card to your Windows® taskbar. ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S2S Bridge Card Step4. In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector ... mode only) A. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. English 21 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard Make sure ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S2S Bridge Card is inserted to PCIE1 slot. 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to the goldfingers on your system. Double-click NVIDIA Settings icon on each graphics card...
... SLI-2S2S Bridge Card to your Windows® taskbar. ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S2S Bridge Card Step4. In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector ... mode only) A. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. English 21 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard Make sure ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S2S Bridge Card is inserted to PCIE1 slot. 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to the goldfingers on your system. Double-click NVIDIA Settings icon on each graphics card...
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... Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of... feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 24 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English
... Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of... feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 24 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard English
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...your system. For Windows® XP OS: A. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. English 28 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard Remove the ATITM driver if you have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to installation. You must have any previously installed Catalyst...): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. Step 5. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Install the required drivers to your system, and restart your system, there is an optional download. Please check Microsoft website for details. Install the VGA card...
...your system. For Windows® XP OS: A. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. English 28 ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard Remove the ATITM driver if you have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to installation. You must have any previously installed Catalyst...): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. Step 5. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Install the required drivers to your system, and restart your system, there is an optional download. Please check Microsoft website for details. Install the VGA card...