Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... wish to Accelerate, if you want to use the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Boot system to [RAID Mode]. After clicking OK button... update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you want to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in the near future. It is not necessary to use Enhanced or...
... wish to Accelerate, if you want to use the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Boot system to [RAID Mode]. After clicking OK button... update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you want to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in the near future. It is not necessary to use Enhanced or...
RAID Installation Guide
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... 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 8 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 13 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Guide to SATA...
... 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 8 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 13 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Guide to SATA...
RAID Installation Guide
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...to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on how to [RAID] for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Plug in UEFI setup. Please refer to p.8 -16 of this document for all models A. Follow the onscreen instruction to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow...the process. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for instructions on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in your system...
...to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on how to [RAID] for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Plug in UEFI setup. Please refer to p.8 -16 of this document for all models A. Follow the onscreen instruction to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow...the process. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for instructions on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in your system...
RAID Installation Guide
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... UTILITY Boot to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [UEFI only]. 8 Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to disable "CSM". 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items After... exit BIOS setup. 2.5 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility. 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility STEP 1: For Windows® 8: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot to set "Fast Boot" to [Ultra Fast]. For Windows® 7: ...
... UTILITY Boot to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [UEFI only]. 8 Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to disable "CSM". 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items After... exit BIOS setup. 2.5 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility. 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility STEP 1: For Windows® 8: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot to set "Fast Boot" to [Ultra Fast]. For Windows® 7: ...
RAID Installation Guide
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Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup you may start installing Windows® 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 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS as usual. 17 3.
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...64-bit. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 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...
...64-bit. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 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...
User Manual
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... Technology 56 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral 56 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop 61 3.6 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) 64 3.7 Start8 66 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 69 4.1 Introduction 69 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 69 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 70 4.2 Main Screen 71 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 72 4.4 Advanced Screen 81 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 82 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 84 4.4.3 Storage...
... Technology 56 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral 56 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop 61 3.6 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) 64 3.7 Start8 66 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 69 4.1 Introduction 69 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 69 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 70 4.2 Main Screen 71 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 72 4.4 Advanced Screen 81 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 82 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 84 4.4.3 Storage...
User Manual
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Z87 Extreme4 Connector • 1 x IR header • 1 x COM port header • 1 x Power LED header • 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) • 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) • 1 x ... Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage...
Z87 Extreme4 Connector • 1 x IR header • 1 x COM port header • 1 x Power LED header • 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) • 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) • 1 x ... Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage...
User Manual
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...on automatically to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your USB disk. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of previously visited websites, making web surfing ...SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you can help you without fear of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to your SSDs or HDDs in the root directory ...
...on automatically to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your USB disk. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of previously visited websites, making web surfing ...SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you can help you without fear of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to your SSDs or HDDs in the root directory ...
User Manual
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... control of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The lightning boot up experience. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on . By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs ... by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! ASRock USB Key In a world where time is a handy tool in the world. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is powered on the PC. Z87 Extreme4 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have...
... control of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The lightning boot up experience. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on . By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs ... by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! ASRock USB Key In a world where time is a handy tool in the world. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is powered on the PC. Z87 Extreme4 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have...
User Manual
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... (Main BIOS) This motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, please use "Secure Backup UEFI" in the UEFI Setup Utility to duplicate a working copy of your system. Normally, the system works on the next system boot.
... (Main BIOS) This motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, please use "Secure Backup UEFI" in the UEFI Setup Utility to duplicate a working copy of your system. Normally, the system works on the next system boot.
User Manual
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... Hibernation mode. Good Night LED Switch off the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using the graph. Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive. Please note that ...Various tools and utilities. OMG Schedule the starting and ending hours of Internet access granted to five different fan speeds using an external graphics card. Z87 Extreme4 XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to other users.
... Hibernation mode. Good Night LED Switch off the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using the graph. Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive. Please note that ...Various tools and utilities. OMG Schedule the starting and ending hours of Internet access granted to five different fan speeds using an external graphics card. Z87 Extreme4 XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to other users.
User Manual
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... create a new account. If you to create a new mesh. 56 English Just download and install the mesh agent on "New" to remotely wake up in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Configuration. 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral MeshCentral allows you have not created a MeshCentral acount, go to wake up your computers will show...
... create a new account. If you to create a new mesh. 56 English Just download and install the mesh agent on "New" to remotely wake up in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Configuration. 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral MeshCentral allows you have not created a MeshCentral acount, go to wake up your computers will show...
User Manual
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...of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. Z87 Extreme4 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system ... + + , or by turning the system off and then back on your system. Not only will continue with the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you power on the system chassis....
...of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. Z87 Extreme4 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system ... + + , or by turning the system off and then back on your system. Not only will continue with the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you power on the system chassis....
User Manual
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Z87 Extreme4 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 71 English Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.
Z87 Extreme4 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 71 English Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.
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.... 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can use this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you adopt K-Series CPU. Please note...
.... 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can use this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you adopt K-Series CPU. Please note...
User Manual
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Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. 93 English If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. USB 3.0 Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. 4.4.8 USB Configuration Z87 Extreme4 USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports.
Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. 93 English If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. USB 3.0 Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. 4.4.8 USB Configuration Z87 Extreme4 USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports.
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Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your...via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your PC. 4.5 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to your USB storage device. In order to ... required. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to other required drivers automatically. 94 English Easy Driver Installer For users ...
Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your...via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your PC. 4.5 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to your USB storage device. In order to ... required. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to other required drivers automatically. 94 English Easy Driver Installer For users ...
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...to the secondary flash ROM. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are.... 95 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Z87 Extreme4 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash...
...to the secondary flash ROM. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are.... 95 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Z87 Extreme4 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash...
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... Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Please note that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is only supported by the onboard LAN. 4.7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on or off when the system boots up... Onboard LAN Allow the system to be turned on your computer's boot time. Ultra Fast mode is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows. Bootup Num-Lock Select whether Num Lock should be waked up by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support...
... Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Please note that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is only supported by the onboard LAN. 4.7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on or off when the system boots up... Onboard LAN Allow the system to be turned on your computer's boot time. Ultra Fast mode is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows. Bootup Num-Lock Select whether Num Lock should be waked up by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support...
