Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... Start Menu or by step instructions below. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will ...update the new version RST driver in system at this point! 3. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. Boot system to [RAID Mode]. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. ...
... Start Menu or by step instructions below. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will ...update the new version RST driver in system at this point! 3. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. Boot system to [RAID Mode]. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. ...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... RAID. 5. When finished press Enter. 12 Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to create a RAID volume. 1. Enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. The F6 installation method is not required for...
... RAID. 5. When finished press Enter. 12 Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to create a RAID volume. 1. Enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. The F6 installation method is not required for...
RAID Installation Guide
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Guide to create RAID on this guide carefully according to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you how to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 1.
Guide to create RAID on this guide carefully according to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you how to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 1.
RAID Installation Guide
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... drive to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system since it will introduce the basic knowledge of the data...
... drive to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system since it will introduce the basic knowledge of the data...
RAID Installation Guide
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... 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\Win7...
... 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\Win7...
RAID Installation Guide
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Reboot your system. (It may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 If you will install this hotfix then reboot by itself. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to boot ...
Reboot your system. (It may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 If you will install this hotfix then reboot by itself. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to boot ...
User Manual
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... the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of the FCC Rules. Products and corporate names appearing in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium...
... the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of the FCC Rules. Products and corporate names appearing in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium...
User Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
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....asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 4 x Serial 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...
....asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 4 x Serial 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...
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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 ...CHA_FAN2 PCIE1 Purity 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...
1.3 Motherboard Layout Z97 Extreme9 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB3_5_6 1 USB3_7_8 1 ...CHA_FAN2 PCIE1 Purity 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...
User Manual
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...the ICs. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to ensure that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to do not overtighten the screws! Before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on ...Failure to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 12 English Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag...
...the ICs. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to ensure that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to do not overtighten the screws! Before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on ...Failure to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 12 English Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag...
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Z97 Extreme9 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15 English
Z97 Extreme9 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15 English
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... install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. Z97 Extreme9 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3...not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. For dual channel configuration, you always need to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; English 17
... install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. Z97 Extreme9 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3...not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. For dual channel configuration, you always need to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; English 17
User Manual
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...Four Graphics Cards in 4-Way CrossFireXTM or 4-Way x8 x8 x8 x8 SLITM Mode English For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. 19 PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for WiFi module... for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. Z97 Extreme9 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
...Four Graphics Cards in 4-Way CrossFireXTM or 4-Way x8 x8 x8 x8 SLITM Mode English For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. 19 PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for WiFi module... for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. Z97 Extreme9 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
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...power status indicator on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. When connecting your system using the power switch. English 21 Z97 Extreme9 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the reset switch on the ... header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. The front panel design may configure the way to the motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to turn off (S5). PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect...
...power status indicator on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. When connecting your system using the power switch. English 21 Z97 Extreme9 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the reset switch on the ... header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. The front panel design may configure the way to the motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to turn off (S5). PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect...
User Manual
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... two ports. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers and on this motherboard. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.7, No. 29) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to the front .... C. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. To activate the front mic, go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. Z97 Extreme9 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.7, No. 34) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.7, No. 33) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR There...
... two ports. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers and on this motherboard. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.7, No. 29) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to the front .... C. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. To activate the front mic, go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. Z97 Extreme9 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.7, No. 34) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.7, No. 33) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR There...
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... +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. 12 24 1 13 8 5 4 1 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. English To use ...supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the ground pin. This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 31) (3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.7, No. ...
... +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. 12 24 1 13 8 5 4 1 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. English To use ...supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the ground pin. This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 31) (3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.7, No. ...
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... BIOS_ B_LED) to identify which enhances the safety and stability of the BIOS files to the primary BIOS to update the backup BIOS manually. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is currently activated. English 26 Clear CMOS Switch (... on the next system boot. However, if the primary BIOS is workable only when you power off your system. 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on ...
... BIOS_ B_LED) to identify which enhances the safety and stability of the BIOS files to the primary BIOS to update the backup BIOS manually. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is currently activated. English 26 Clear CMOS Switch (... on the next system boot. However, if the primary BIOS is workable only when you power off your system. 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on ...
User Manual
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... graphics cards that are properly seated on the slots. It is recommended to four identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Z97 Extreme9 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITM , 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-way SLITM, 4-way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your system requires...
... graphics cards that are properly seated on the slots. It is recommended to four identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Z97 Extreme9 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITM , 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-way SLITM, 4-way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your system requires...
User Manual
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...your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. It is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1...to four identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, 4-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM, 4-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that the cards are properly seated on the top of the ...
...your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. It is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1...to four identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, 4-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM, 4-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that the cards are properly seated on the top of the ...