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... the list of hard drives by using the up or down arrow keys to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Press Enter to create a RAID volume. 1. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press...onto a RAID volume (F6 install method) In order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Click the Storage ...
... the list of hard drives by using the up or down arrow keys to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Press Enter to create a RAID volume. 1. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press...onto a RAID volume (F6 install method) In order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Click the Storage ...
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...; 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 9 2.4.2 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. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17...
...; 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 9 2.4.2 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. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17...
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...-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you exit BIOS setup. Press [Enter] to [RAID]. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in UEFI setup. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from...
...-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you exit BIOS setup. Press [Enter] to [RAID]. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in UEFI setup. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from...
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2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility, depending on the HDD capacity and the OS you are installing. OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Over 2.2 TB Not supported ... supported Option ROM Setting UEFI SETUP UTILITY\Boot\ CSM [Launch Storage n/a OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required RAID Utility UEFI Setup Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Windows 8.1 / 8 Under 2.2 Over 2.2 TB TB Over 2.2 TB Enabled Enabled Disabled Under 2.2 TB Disabled UEFI SETUP...
2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility, depending on the HDD capacity and the OS you are installing. OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Over 2.2 TB Not supported ... supported Option ROM Setting UEFI SETUP UTILITY\Boot\ CSM [Launch Storage n/a OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required RAID Utility UEFI Setup Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Windows 8.1 / 8 Under 2.2 Over 2.2 TB TB Over 2.2 TB Enabled Enabled Disabled Under 2.2 TB Disabled UEFI SETUP...
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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. Press . Create RAID Volume window appears. Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Volume0 13
In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Press . Create RAID Volume window appears. Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Volume0 13
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Please note that you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you want to complete the setup of RAID. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you set up. If you install OS. If you want to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 Press to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment.
Please note that you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you want to complete the setup of RAID. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you set up. If you install OS. If you want to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 Press to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment.
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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® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 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® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS as usual. 17 3.
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... and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 / 8.1 does not support HDD's larger 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...
... and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 / 8.1 does not support HDD's larger 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...
User Manual
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... Operation 45 3.1 Installing Drivers 45 3.2 A-Tuning 46 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 52 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 57 3.5 ASRock Cloud (Intel® I218V) 62 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 72 3.6.1 UI Overview 72 3.6.2 Apps 73 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 76 3.6.4 Setting 77 3.7 Start8 78 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 81 4.1 Introduction 81 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 81 4.1.2 Navigation...
... Operation 45 3.1 Installing Drivers 45 3.2 A-Tuning 46 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 52 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 57 3.5 ASRock Cloud (Intel® I218V) 62 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 72 3.6.1 UI Overview 72 3.6.2 Apps 73 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 76 3.6.4 Setting 77 3.7 Start8 78 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 81 4.1 Introduction 81 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 81 4.1.2 Navigation...
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... ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97 Extreme9 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for mini...
... ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97 Extreme9 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for mini...
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... (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x BIOS Selection Switch BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) ...pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec- Z97 Extreme9 • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2), supports...
... (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x BIOS Selection Switch BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) ...pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec- Z97 Extreme9 • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2), supports...
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...• 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 ASRock Cloud, please make sure you installed the LAN cable on Intel® I218V LAN port. (See P. 10, No. 4.) English ...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.
...• 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 ASRock Cloud, please make sure you installed the LAN cable on Intel® I218V LAN port. (See P. 10, No. 4.) English ...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.
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1.3 Motherboard Layout Z97 Extreme9 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB3_5_6 1 USB3_7_8 1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 ... CT5 SoundTM 2 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 PCIE2 Z97 Extreme9 PCIE3 MINI_PCIE1 PCIE4 NUT6 Super I/O NUT5 RoHS NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCIE_PWR1 PCIE5 TB1 USB4_5 1 1 USB6_7 1 M2_2 M2_1 SATA3_0 Intel Z97 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATAE_2 BIOS_A_LED BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A BIOS_B CLRMOS1 PLED1 1 1 CHA_FAN1 BIOS_SEL1 A B SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN...
1.3 Motherboard Layout Z97 Extreme9 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB3_5_6 1 USB3_7_8 1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 ... CT5 SoundTM 2 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 PCIE2 Z97 Extreme9 PCIE3 MINI_PCIE1 PCIE4 NUT6 Super I/O NUT5 RoHS NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCIE_PWR1 PCIE5 TB1 USB4_5 1 1 USB6_7 1 M2_2 M2_1 SATA3_0 Intel Z97 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATAE_2 BIOS_A_LED BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A BIOS_B CLRMOS1 PLED1 1 1 CHA_FAN1 BIOS_SEL1 A B SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN...
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... (SATA_PWR_1) 25 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 26 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 27 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 28 Power LED Header (PLED1) 29 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 30 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 31 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 32 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 33 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 8 English No.
... (SATA_PWR_1) 25 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 26 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 27 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 28 Power LED Header (PLED1) 29 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 30 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 31 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 32 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 33 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 8 English No.
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... p.7, No. 32) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. 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 to clear the data in...
... p.7, No. 32) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. 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 to clear the data in...
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... on/off the system. This function is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to quickly turn on/off your system. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is currently activated. After that, use "Secure Backup UEFI" in the UEFI ...(see p.7, No. 25) Power Power Switch allows users to "B", then the backup BIOS will work on the next system boot. Normally, the system will take over on the primary BIOS. However, if the primary BIOS is workable only when you power off the system, reset the system, clear the ...
... on/off the system. This function is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to quickly turn on/off your system. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is currently activated. After that, use "Secure Backup UEFI" in the UEFI ...(see p.7, No. 25) Power Power Switch allows users to "B", then the backup BIOS will work on the next system boot. Normally, the system will take over on the primary BIOS. However, if the primary BIOS is workable only when you power off the system, reset the system, clear the ...
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Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 50 English Please leave your computer. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your contact information along with details of BIOS or drivers.
Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 50 English Please leave your computer. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your contact information along with details of BIOS or drivers.
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... your system, it is recommended to create the partition on Create. If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. The system will discover the new...Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 53 English Z97 Extreme9 3.
... your system, it is recommended to create the partition on Create. If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. The system will discover the new...Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 53 English Z97 Extreme9 3.
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Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more details. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 76 English 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to update.
Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more details. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 76 English 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to update.
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... "Esc". 83 English When [Disable] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. Z97 Extreme9 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the...
... "Esc". 83 English When [Disable] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. Z97 Extreme9 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the...