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... physical disks. 6. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Press Enter to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to create a RAID volume. 1. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Select 1: Create RAID...
... physical disks. 6. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Press Enter to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to create a RAID volume. 1. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Select 1: Create RAID...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Leave 13 Select 4: Exit and press Enter. 11. Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press Enter. 5. Use the up and down arrow keys to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. At this point, you to confirm volume creation. 10. Install the RAID Driver Using...
... controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Leave 13 Select 4: Exit and press Enter. 11. Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press Enter. 5. Use the up and down arrow keys to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. At this point, you to confirm volume creation. 10. Install the RAID Driver Using...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to use the F6 installation method to install a RAID Note driver on your system, you do not need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. How to load the driver during OS installation using the F6 installation method. 1. You do not have a floppy drive on Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8 because Intel provided a RAID driver as part of the final package. Use the following files...
... Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to use the F6 installation method to install a RAID Note driver on your system, you do not need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. How to load the driver during OS installation using the F6 installation method. 1. You do not have a floppy drive on Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8 because Intel provided a RAID driver as part of the final package. Use the following files...
RAID Installation Guide
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... USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Press to complete the process. 2.3 Installing Windows® 10 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 10 64-bit OS on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set RAID configuration. Plug...
... USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Press to complete the process. 2.3 Installing Windows® 10 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 10 64-bit OS on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set RAID configuration. Plug...
RAID Installation Guide
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... 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.. STEP 2: Install Windows® 10 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 10 64-bit. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows...
... 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.. STEP 2: Install Windows® 10 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 10 64-bit. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows...
Quick Installation Guide
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...the model you are using. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 6 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 1 x ASRock...
...the model you are using. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 6 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 1 x ASRock...
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Z390 Taichi Ultimate 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor CPU • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket 1151) • IR Digital PWM • 12 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine II Chipset • Intel® Z390 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 4200...
Z390 Taichi Ultimate 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor CPU • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket 1151) • IR Digital PWM • 12 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine II Chipset • Intel® Z390 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 4200...
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...-install the CPU and memory. Please press reset or clear CMOS. 92 - 99 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try using other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try using another VGA card. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other slots. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS...
...-install the CPU and memory. Please press reset or clear CMOS. 92 - 99 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try using other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try using another VGA card. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other slots. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS...
User Manual
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... 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 12 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 Smart Switches 28 2.8 Dr. Debug 29 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 31 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 31 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 33 2.10...
... 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 12 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 Smart Switches 28 2.8 Dr. Debug 29 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 31 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 31 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 33 2.10...
User Manual
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... case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional...
... case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional...
User Manual
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... press reset or clear CMOS. 92 - 99 Problem related to memory. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try using other memory modules. 61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. A7 Problem related to memory. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try removing all PCI-E devices or try using another VGA card. English 29 If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try installing them in other slots. Z390 Taichi Ultimate...
... press reset or clear CMOS. 92 - 99 Problem related to memory. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try using other memory modules. 61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. A7 Problem related to memory. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try removing all PCI-E devices or try using another VGA card. English 29 If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try installing them in other slots. Z390 Taichi Ultimate...
User Manual
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... motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. If you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card...
... motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. If you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card...
User Manual
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... any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Z390 Taichi Ultimate 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Please check AMD's website for details. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows®...
... any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Z390 Taichi Ultimate 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Please check AMD's website for details. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows®...
User Manual
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... Support CD to display the menu. Click on the support CD driver page. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard...
... Support CD to display the menu. Click on the support CD driver page. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard...
User Manual
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Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE3. 78 English PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional...
Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE3. 78 English PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional...
User Manual
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... onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Set to Auto to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH PCIE devices. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for PCIE5. Select enable to enable onboard HD audio and 79 English Z390 Taichi Ultimate PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power...
... onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Set to Auto to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH PCIE devices. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for PCIE5. Select enable to enable onboard HD audio and 79 English Z390 Taichi Ultimate PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power...
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...-plug When enbled, BIOS generates ACPI Notify. 83 English Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for the Thunderbolt ports. Security Level This item allows you to TBT devices. 4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt Z390 Taichi Ultimate Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting...
...-plug When enbled, BIOS generates ACPI Notify. 83 English Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for the Thunderbolt ports. Security Level This item allows you to TBT devices. 4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt Z390 Taichi Ultimate Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting...
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Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your UEFI. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in RAID mode. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to update your USB pen drive before using this function. 89 English Internet Flash - 4.7 Tools Z390 Taichi Ultimate UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your USB storage device. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD ...
Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your UEFI. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in RAID mode. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to update your USB pen drive before using this function. 89 English Internet Flash - 4.7 Tools Z390 Taichi Ultimate UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your USB storage device. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD ...
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... to update the backup BIOS manually. Use "Secure Backup UEFI" to duplicate a working ROM image to the secondary flash ROM.. Normally, the system will take over. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, an active BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, after several failed boot attempts, the backup BIOS will work on the active BIOS. For safety issues, users are...
... to update the backup BIOS manually. Use "Secure Backup UEFI" to duplicate a working ROM image to the secondary flash ROM.. Normally, the system will take over. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, an active BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, after several failed boot attempts, the backup BIOS will work on the active BIOS. For safety issues, users are...
User Manual
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... user account. Supervisor Password Set or change the supervisor/user password for Secure Boot. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. 4.9 Security Screen In this option to use discrete TPM Module. 96 English Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Secure Boot Use this item to change the settings in ME. Users are unable to enable or disable support...
... user account. Supervisor Password Set or change the supervisor/user password for Secure Boot. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. 4.9 Security Screen In this option to use discrete TPM Module. 96 English Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Secure Boot Use this item to change the settings in ME. Users are unable to enable or disable support...
