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... 18 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 20 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 21 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots 23 2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide 25 2.8 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide ... 34 2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM ...20 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 60 2.21 SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 61 2.22 Driver Installation Guide 63 2.23 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 63 2.24 Installing Windows® ...
... 18 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 20 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 21 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots 23 2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide 25 2.8 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide ... 34 2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM ...20 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 60 2.21 SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 61 2.22 Driver Installation Guide 63 2.23 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 63 2.24 Installing Windows® ...
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... 88 3.6 Boot Screen 89 3.7 Security Screen 90 3.8 Exit Screen 91 4 Software Support 92 4.1 Install Operating System 92 4.2 Support CD Information 92 4.2.1 Running Support CD 92 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 92 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 92 4.2.4 Contact Information 92 4
... 88 3.6 Boot Screen 89 3.7 Security Screen 90 3.8 Exit Screen 91 4 Software Support 92 4.1 Install Operating System 92 4.2 Support CD Information 92 4.2.1 Running Support CD 92 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 92 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 92 4.2.4 Contact Information 92 4
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Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM) Unique Feature - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 16) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 8) - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, ...
Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM) Unique Feature - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 16) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 8) - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, ...
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...64257;rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your application's priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in games. ASRock SmartView, a new function for internet browsers, is the smart start page for... tool allows you - If you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. With APP Charger driver installed, you are assured to charge your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history,...
...64257;rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your application's priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in games. ASRock SmartView, a new function for internet browsers, is the smart start page for... tool allows you - If you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. With APP Charger driver installed, you are assured to charge your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history,...
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...). Align screws with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_ FAN1, see page 12, No. 9 or CPU_FAN2, see page 12, No. 12). Use a screw driver to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 6. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step...
...). Align screws with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_ FAN1, see page 12, No. 9 or CPU_FAN2, see page 12, No. 12). Use a screw driver to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 6. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step...
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Step2. Please make sure to take effect. 25 Step3. Restart your computer for ASRock Game Blaster to use Windows® VistaTM 32-bit / 64-bit or Windows® 7 32-bit / 64-bit. Follow the step by step driver setup directions. ASRock Game Blaster is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. Please refer to the "Expansion Slots" section then insert ASRock Game Blaster into PCIE3 slot. 2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide 2.7.1 ASRock Game Blaster and Driver Installation Step 1.
Step2. Please make sure to take effect. 25 Step3. Restart your computer for ASRock Game Blaster to use Windows® VistaTM 32-bit / 64-bit or Windows® 7 32-bit / 64-bit. Follow the step by step driver setup directions. ASRock Game Blaster is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. Please refer to the "Expansion Slots" section then insert ASRock Game Blaster into PCIE3 slot. 2.7 ASRock Game Blaster Installation Guide 2.7.1 ASRock Game Blaster and Driver Installation Step 1.
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... sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology (driver version 280.41 and later). Download the driver from NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 3. Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certifi...
... sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology (driver version 280.41 and later). Download the driver from NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 3. Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certifi...
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... menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. After that, you can freely enjoy the benefit of SLITM feature. 37 C. And click Apply. B. 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU feature. In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. D. Reboot your system.
... menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. After that, you can freely enjoy the benefit of SLITM feature. 37 C. And click Apply. B. 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU feature. In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. D. Reboot your system.
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... mode. 2.9.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.9.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor...
... mode. 2.9.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.9.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor...
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... XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Please check Microsoft website for ATITM driver updates. ATI Catalyst Control Center Step 6. Please check AMD website for details. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the... A. Select "2 GPUs" and click "Apply" (if you have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to installation. Step 5. Install the required drivers to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "...
... XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Please check Microsoft website for ATITM driver updates. ATI Catalyst Control Center Step 6. Please check AMD website for details. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the... A. Select "2 GPUs" and click "Apply" (if you have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to installation. Step 5. Install the required drivers to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "...
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... module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
... module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
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... able to reduce the risk of Hot Plug feature carefully. The latest SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is designed only for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. 2.21 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard ... connect to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Even some SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-...
... able to reduce the risk of Hot Plug feature carefully. The latest SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is designed only for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. 2.21 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard ... connect to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Even some SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-...
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...-detected and listed on an non Intel® SATA2 / SATA3 port. page, please insert our Support CD to your system, and click the "Load Driver" button to install OS on Intel® SATA2 / SATA3 ports with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Insert the Windows® 7 / 7 ...64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the OS installation. 63 A. Then, the drivers compatible to check the installation guide in the folder at the following path of our Support CD: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Vista_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 64-bit: ..\AMD64...
...-detected and listed on an non Intel® SATA2 / SATA3 port. page, please insert our Support CD to your system, and click the "Load Driver" button to install OS on Intel® SATA2 / SATA3 ports with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Insert the Windows® 7 / 7 ...64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the OS installation. 63 A. Then, the drivers compatible to check the installation guide in the folder at the following path of our Support CD: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Vista_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 64-bit: ..\AMD64...
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... the following path: .. \ Intel Rapid Storage Information If you want to make the USB flash driver disk, please copy above Intel® RAID drivers from our Support CD to your USB flash, and then load drivers from the USB flash disk. 2.24 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
... the following path: .. \ Intel Rapid Storage Information If you want to make the USB flash driver disk, please copy above Intel® RAID drivers from our Support CD to your USB flash, and then load drivers from the USB flash disk. 2.24 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
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...path of transmission is not available if there are no devices listed in the "Unassigned Adapters" section and select Create a Team. Install Teaming driver from a failed port to Expert Mode on the dual LAN network prevents network downtime by our support CD link.) 2. This option is ...teams. 3. Before setting up Teaming function. 1. Click Expert Mode. * If you don't want to always use Teaming, please install the LAN driver provided by transferring the workload from the following steps to set up Teaming function, please make sure if your Switch (or Router) could support ...
...path of transmission is not available if there are no devices listed in the "Unassigned Adapters" section and select Create a Team. Install Teaming driver from a failed port to Expert Mode on the dual LAN network prevents network downtime by our support CD link.) 2. This option is ...teams. 3. Before setting up Teaming function. 1. Click Expert Mode. * If you don't want to always use Teaming, please install the LAN driver provided by transferring the workload from the following steps to set up Teaming function, please make sure if your Switch (or Router) could support ...
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... offloading capabilities of the members support and are configured for the feature. * Adding a network adapter to a team where its driver is recommended that only driver-enabled network adapters be added as members to a team. 67 The LSO, CO, and RSS properties are enabled for the team. Assign any...
... offloading capabilities of the members support and are configured for the feature. * Adding a network adapter to a team where its driver is recommended that only driver-enabled network adapters be added as members to a team. 67 The LSO, CO, and RSS properties are enabled for the team. Assign any...
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... indicating that the name already exists. * The maximum number of team members is 8. * When team configuration has been correctly performed, a virtual team adapter driver is created for Team MTU. 10. Repeat steps 5. Standby members work only with spaces, and cannot contain any of teams. * For an SLB (Auto-Fallback...
... indicating that the name already exists. * The maximum number of team members is 8. * When team configuration has been correctly performed, a virtual team adapter driver is created for Team MTU. 10. Repeat steps 5. Standby members work only with spaces, and cannot contain any of teams. * For an SLB (Auto-Fallback...
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...Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Chapter 4: 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 your OS documentation for general reference only. Refer 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...
...Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Chapter 4: 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 your OS documentation for general reference only. Refer 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...
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... (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Please make sure to install the operating system. 1. You can download the driver from ASRock motherboard support CD. (please copy the files under following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Vista_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Vista64_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 3.... motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to find the RAID driver. D. Plug the USB flash disk into a USB flash disk OR copy the file from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your Windows® VistaTM 64-bit /...
... (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Please make sure to install the operating system. 1. You can download the driver from ASRock motherboard support CD. (please copy the files under following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Vista_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Vista64_Intel_v3.0.0.1112 3.... motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to find the RAID driver. D. Plug the USB flash disk into a USB flash disk OR copy the file from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your Windows® VistaTM 64-bit /...
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... 64-bit in the Start Menu. Type "systempropertiesprotection" in a large hard disk (ex. Follow Windows® Installation Guide to boot into Windows® or install driver/ utilities. Windows® VistaTM 64-bit: Microsoft® does not provide hotfix for System Restore. If you will need to confirm. Disable...
... 64-bit in the Start Menu. Type "systempropertiesprotection" in a large hard disk (ex. Follow Windows® Installation Guide to boot into Windows® or install driver/ utilities. Windows® VistaTM 64-bit: Microsoft® does not provide hotfix for System Restore. If you will need to confirm. Disable...