RAID Installation Guide
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... RAID 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 and RAID Configuration 1. Installing Windows® on a HDD under...
... RAID 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 and RAID Configuration 1. Installing Windows® on a HDD under...
RAID Installation Guide
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... SATA Mode Selection to disable "CSM". Boot your RAID configuration. 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you 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: ...
... SATA Mode Selection to disable "CSM". Boot your RAID configuration. 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you 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: ...
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Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press .
Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press .
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Please note that you set up. Press to configure RAID functions after you install OS. If you want to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to complete the setup of RAID. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. If you are only allowed to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16
Please note that you set up. Press to configure RAID functions after you install OS. If you want to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to complete the setup of RAID. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. If you are only allowed to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16
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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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.... 4. 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...: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Intel.. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Please make sure to ...
.... 4. 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...: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Intel.. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Please make sure to ...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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...screen appears during operating system setup. When finished press Enter. 12 Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F10 to select the physical disks. 6. Select 1: Create ... keys to scroll through the list of hard drives and press Space to create a RAID volume. 1. Press Enter to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. How to install an operating system onto a RAID volume (F6 install method) In...
...screen appears during operating system setup. When finished press Enter. 12 Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F10 to select the physical disks. 6. Select 1: Create ... keys to scroll through the list of hard drives and press Space to create a RAID volume. 1. Press Enter to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. How to install an operating system onto a RAID volume (F6 install method) In...
User Manual
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... our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and...
... our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and...
User Manual
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...; CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone •... • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust-
...; CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone •... • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust-
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...: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. English 5 We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Z87 Pro4 OS Certifications •... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools.
...: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. English 5 We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Z87 Pro4 OS Certifications •... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools.
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... iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your computer. ASRock APP Charger allows you are currently transferring. 6 English Traffic... charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your USB storage devices. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to the list. The performance may depend on your application's priority ideally and...
... iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your computer. ASRock APP Charger allows you are currently transferring. 6 English Traffic... charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your USB storage devices. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to the list. The performance may depend on your application's priority ideally and...
User Manual
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Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. Z87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from...system after regaining power. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. It fully utilizes the memory space that BIOS files need to other users. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to your USB...
Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. Z87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from...system after regaining power. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. It fully utilizes the memory space that BIOS files need to other users. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to your USB...
User Manual
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... most convenient computing environment. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will automatically switch off (or in ACPI S5 mode)! ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning...
... most convenient computing environment. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will automatically switch off (or in ACPI S5 mode)! ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning...
User Manual
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... CMOS. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 23) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. English 22 If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the...
... CMOS. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 23) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. English 22 If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the...
User Manual
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... to enable Onboard (on the motherboard via an HDMI cable. Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on your monitor to the adapter that "Deep S5" option in "Tools" tab. If required, connect a power source to the...
... to enable Onboard (on the motherboard via an HDMI cable. Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on your monitor to the adapter that "Deep S5" option in "Tools" tab. If required, connect a power source to the...
User Manual
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... AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Press F10 to AHCI. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to create the partition on Create. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode...
... AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Press F10 to AHCI. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to create the partition on Create. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode...
User Manual
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... then back on the system chassis. If you see on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. You may not exactly match what you wish to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu...are for reference purpose only, and they may also restart by pressing the reset button on . Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For ...
... then back on the system chassis. If you see on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. You may not exactly match what you wish to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu...are for reference purpose only, and they may also restart by pressing the reset button on . Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For ...
User Manual
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...this to configure internet connection settings for you. required drivers automatically. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI...firmware. 86 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a ...
...this to configure internet connection settings for you. required drivers automatically. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI...firmware. 86 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content...
... cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content...
Quick Installation Guide
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...; CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Adjust by CPU Temperature) English 8 Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone •...) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust-
...; CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Adjust by CPU Temperature) English 8 Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone •...) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust-