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. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Guide to SATA Hard...
... 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. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Guide to SATA Hard...
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...change before setting your system, and press key to disable "CSM". 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: ...
...change before setting your system, and press key to disable "CSM". 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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Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to 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. Volume0 13 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 . 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. Volume0 13 Press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press .
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After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you install OS. Press 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 create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under BIOS RAID environment. If you set up. Please note that you want to complete the setup of RAID.
After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you install OS. Press 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 create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under BIOS RAID environment. If you set up. Please note that you want to complete the setup of RAID.
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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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... 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. STEP 2: Install Windows®...
... 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. STEP 2: Install Windows®...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... or down arrow keys to select the physical disks. 6. When finished press Enter. 12 Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the list of... size and press Enter. 5. Press Enter to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to RAID. 5. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. How to install an operating system onto a RAID volume (...
... or down arrow keys to select the physical disks. 6. When finished press Enter. 12 Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the list of... size and press Enter. 5. Press Enter to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to RAID. 5. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. How to install an operating system onto a RAID volume (...
User Manual
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... the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. In this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http:// www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87E-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87E-ITX Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87E-ITX Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA...
... the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. In this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http:// www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87E-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87E-ITX Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87E-ITX Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA...
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...shared 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- Z87E-ITX Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ...pin 12V power connector (High Density Power Connector) • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal...
...shared 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- Z87E-ITX Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ...pin 12V power connector (High Density Power Connector) • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal...
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...WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (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. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause ...damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may be done at your system. We are not responsible for...
...WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (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. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause ...damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may be done at your system. We are not responsible for...
User Manual
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... of your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87E-ITX 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger allows you are currently transferring. 7 English Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must...
... of your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87E-ITX 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger allows you are currently transferring. 7 English Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must...
User Manual
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... Management Guard) Administrators are required. It fully utilizes the memory space that BIOS files need to update their lifespan. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your current PC and the...
... Management Guard) Administrators are required. It fully utilizes the memory space that BIOS files need to update their lifespan. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your current PC and the...
User Manual
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Z87E-ITX ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it hard to windows automatically! ASRock...to log in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be able to Windows 8 from anywhere in the USB Key and let your user experience and behavior. The lightning boot up experience. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? ASRock Home Cloud This ...
Z87E-ITX ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it hard to windows automatically! ASRock...to log in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be able to Windows 8 from anywhere in the USB Key and let your user experience and behavior. The lightning boot up experience. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? ASRock Home Cloud This ...
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CPU_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 USB 2.0 T: USBA0 B: USBA1 Z87E-ITX 3 4 CHA_FAN1 RoHS Z87E-ITX DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 AT X P W R 1 DP_1 HDMI ATX12V1 5 Clr CMOS eSATA5 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 CMOS Battery 64Mb BIOS Top: CTR BASS USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 USB_2_3 USB_4_5 1 1 HD_AUDIO1 AUDIO...
CPU_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 USB 2.0 T: USBA0 B: USBA1 Z87E-ITX 3 4 CHA_FAN1 RoHS Z87E-ITX DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 AT X P W R 1 DP_1 HDMI ATX12V1 5 Clr CMOS eSATA5 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 CMOS Battery 64Mb BIOS Top: CTR BASS USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 USB_2_3 USB_4_5 1 1 HD_AUDIO1 AUDIO...
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...) (see p.11, No. 14) 2-pin Jumper Short: Clear CMOS Open: Default CLRCMOS1 allows you 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 clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. The data.... Please remember to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. If you do the clear-CMOS action. 1. Z87E-ITX 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters...
...) (see p.11, No. 14) 2-pin Jumper Short: Clear CMOS Open: Default CLRCMOS1 allows you 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 clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. The data.... Please remember to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. If you do the clear-CMOS action. 1. Z87E-ITX 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters...
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...one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your settings. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to create the partition on Create. Press F10 to your hidden ...36 English 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. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to save changes and exit. 5.
...one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your settings. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to create the partition on Create. Press F10 to your hidden ...36 English 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. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to save changes and exit. 5.
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...+ + , or by turning the system off and then back on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test... reference purpose only, and they may also restart by pressing the reset button on your system. 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 ...
...+ + , or by turning the system off and then back on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test... reference purpose only, and they may also restart by pressing the reset button on your system. 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 ...
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Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your ... files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 84 English UEFI...
Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your ... files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 84 English UEFI...
Quick Installation Guide
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CPU_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse Motherboard Layout 12 USB 2.0 T: USBA0 B: USBA1 Z87E-ITX 3 4 CHA_FAN1 RoHS Z87E-ITX DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 AT X P W R 1 DP_1 HDMI ATX12V1 5 eSATA5 Clr CMOS USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 CMOS Battery 64Mb BIOS Top: CTR BASS USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 USB_2_3 USB_4_5 1 1 HD_AUDIO1 AUDIO...
CPU_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse Motherboard Layout 12 USB 2.0 T: USBA0 B: USBA1 Z87E-ITX 3 4 CHA_FAN1 RoHS Z87E-ITX DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 AT X P W R 1 DP_1 HDMI ATX12V1 5 eSATA5 Clr CMOS USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 CMOS Battery 64Mb BIOS Top: CTR BASS USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 USB_2_3 USB_4_5 1 1 HD_AUDIO1 AUDIO...
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... -D-Sub Converter 6 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http:// www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87E-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87E-ITX Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87E-ITX Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
... -D-Sub Converter 6 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http:// www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87E-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87E-ITX Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87E-ITX Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...