RAID Installation Guide
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...) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of 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...
...) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of 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...
RAID Installation Guide
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...and set the option SATA Mode Selection to disable "CSM". Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. For Windows® 7: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot CSM to set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [UEFI only]. 8 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...
...and set the option SATA Mode Selection to disable "CSM". Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. For Windows® 7: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot CSM to set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [UEFI only]. 8 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...
RAID Installation Guide
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In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . 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. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Create RAID Volume window appears.
RAID Installation Guide
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If you want to configure RAID functions after you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. If you install OS. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you set up. Please note that you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. Press to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16
If you want to configure RAID functions after you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. If you install OS. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you set up. Please note that you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. Press to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment 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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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. 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
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After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose ... than 2TB. 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...
After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose ... than 2TB. 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...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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.... 4. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to RAID. 5. Click F2 or Delete to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the list of hard drives by using the up or down...menu. 3. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. When finished press Enter. 12 Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note...
.... 4. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to RAID. 5. Click F2 or Delete to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the list of hard drives by using the up or down...menu. 3. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. When finished press Enter. 12 Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note...
User Manual
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...operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. If you are using. 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 •...be subject to change without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock's website as well. Z87 Pro4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require ...
...operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. If you are using. 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 •...be subject to change without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock's website as well. Z87 Pro4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require ...
User Manual
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Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, ... Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 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- Adjust by...
Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, ... Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 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- Adjust by...
User Manual
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... the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. 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 • CPU...ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to ...
... the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. 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 • CPU...ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to ...
User Manual
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...storage devices. RealTime Analysis of the device. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. Just save the new BIOS file to the list. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to access ASRock Instant Flash. Lower Latency in a few clicks without preparing an... You can boost the performance of your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to update the system BIOS in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can watch Youtube HD videos and...
...storage devices. RealTime Analysis of the device. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. Just save the new BIOS file to the list. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to access ASRock Instant Flash. Lower Latency in a few clicks without preparing an... You can boost the performance of your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to update the system BIOS in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can watch Youtube HD videos and...
User Manual
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Z87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to dampness by enabling ...installing the OS in RAID mode. 7 English ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of failing. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware...
Z87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to dampness by enabling ...installing the OS in RAID mode. 7 English ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of failing. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware...
User Manual
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... Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. The lightning boot up experience. ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will completely change your PC, even when the PC is turned... off when the system is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you restart....
... Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. The lightning boot up experience. ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will completely change your PC, even when the PC is turned... off when the system is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you restart....
User Manual
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... unplug the power cord from the power supply. To clear and reset the system parameters 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 right after you to short pin2.... English 22 However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 23) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". If no jumper...
... unplug the power cord from the power supply. To clear and reset the system parameters 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 right after you to short pin2.... English 22 However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 23) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". If no jumper...
User Manual
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... an HDMI cable. If required, connect a power source to [Disable]. 2. Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on -board PC screen or HDMI-In Source. If there is set to the adapter that "Deep S5" option in...
... an HDMI cable. If required, connect a power source to [Disable]. 2. Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on -board PC screen or HDMI-In Source. If there is set to the adapter that "Deep S5" option in...
User Manual
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... changes and exit. 5. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. If there are SSD's installed into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 40 English Press F2 to enter...
... changes and exit. 5. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. If there are SSD's installed into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 40 English Press F2 to enter...
User Manual
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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. Not only will continue with the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for ... your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. 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 advanced system...
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. Not only will continue with the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for ... your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. 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 advanced system...
User Manual
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... connection settings for you. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. required drivers automatically. Please setup network configuration before using...
... connection settings for you. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. required drivers automatically. Please setup network configuration before using...
Quick Installation Guide
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Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit 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. If you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will...
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit 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. If you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will...
Quick Installation Guide
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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-