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...the option ROM user interface. 2. Click F10 to create a RAID volume. 1. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. When finished press Enter. 12 Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Click F2 or Delete to RAID. 5. Click the Storage Configuration menu... 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. 1. Press Enter to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the...
...the option ROM user interface. 2. Click F10 to create a RAID volume. 1. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. When finished press Enter. 12 Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Click F2 or Delete to RAID. 5. Click the Storage Configuration menu... 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. 1. Press Enter to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the...
RAID Installation Guide
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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. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
...; 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. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
RAID Installation Guide
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... you want to install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your system. 7 STEP 4: Install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit...
... you want to install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your system. 7 STEP 4: Install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit...
RAID Installation Guide
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...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... Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID...
...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... Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID...
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Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Volume0 13 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Create RAID Volume window appears.
Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Volume0 13 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Create RAID Volume window appears.
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Please note that you want to complete the setup of RAID. If you set up. 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 install OS. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you are only allowed to configure RAID functions after you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under Windows environment to create one RAID partition at a time under BIOS RAID environment.
Please note that you want to complete the setup of RAID. If you set up. 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 install OS. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you are only allowed to configure RAID functions after you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under Windows environment to create one RAID partition at a time under BIOS RAID environment.
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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® 8.1 / 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
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After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 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...
After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 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...
User Manual
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3.5 ASRock Cloud 51 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 61 3.6.1 UI Overview 61 3.6.2 Apps 62 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 65 3.6.4 Setting 66 3.7 Start8 67 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 70 4.1 Introduction 70 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 70 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 71 4.2 Main Screen 72 4.3 OC Tweaker ...
3.5 ASRock Cloud 51 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 61 3.6.1 UI Overview 61 3.6.2 Apps 62 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 65 3.6.4 Setting 66 3.7 Start8 67 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 70 4.1 Introduction 70 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 70 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 71 4.2 Main Screen 72 4.3 OC Tweaker ...
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... operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z97 Pro4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you...
... operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z97 Pro4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you...
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...• CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Z97 Pro4 BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. We are not ... that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5 You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. ment • ...
...• CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Z97 Pro4 BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. We are not ... that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5 You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. ment • ...
User Manual
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...Touch charge up speed makes it reduces the frequency of accessing your computer. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is much easier and clearer for all users to extend their BIOS. ASRock My Favorites in UEFI Another handy design in order to setup, optimize, and update their... You can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock APP Charger allows you restart. Z97 Pro4 ASRock APP Charger Simply by clicking the asterisk icon at the upper right hand corner of the screen. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you ...
...Touch charge up speed makes it reduces the frequency of accessing your computer. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is much easier and clearer for all users to extend their BIOS. ASRock My Favorites in UEFI Another handy design in order to setup, optimize, and update their... You can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock APP Charger allows you restart. Z97 Pro4 ASRock APP Charger Simply by clicking the asterisk icon at the upper right hand corner of the screen. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you ...
User Manual
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... after regaining power. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this feature. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your PC. 8 English ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your...
... after regaining power. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this feature. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your PC. 8 English ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your...
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...: Optical SPDIF Bottom: MIC IN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 Top: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Center: USB3_4_5 1 Top: LAN NUT5 Z97 Pro4 CHA_FAN2 PCI Express 3.0 PCIE_PWR1 PCIE1 Front USB 3.0 NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 NUT1 PCIE2 M2_1 CMOS Battery SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 Super I/O PCIE3 PCIE4 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 TPM1...
...: Optical SPDIF Bottom: MIC IN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 Top: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Center: USB3_4_5 1 Top: LAN NUT5 Z97 Pro4 CHA_FAN2 PCI Express 3.0 PCIE_PWR1 PCIE1 Front USB 3.0 NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 NUT1 PCIE2 M2_1 CMOS Battery SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 Super I/O PCIE3 PCIE4 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 TPM1...
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.... 23) Default Clear CMOS 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 update the BIOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if...
.... 23) Default Clear CMOS 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 update the BIOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if...
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Please leave your contact information along with your computer. English 39 Z97 Pro4 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem.
Please leave your contact information along with your computer. English 39 Z97 Pro4 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem.
User Manual
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...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. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Press F10 to AHCI. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system... hidden partition and click on the SSD. 42 English Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. Windows will automatically create a ...
...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. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Press F10 to AHCI. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system... hidden partition and click on the SSD. 42 English Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. Windows will automatically create a ...
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Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 65 English Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Z97 Pro4 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 65 English Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Z97 Pro4 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
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... UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to 1024 x 768. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "Esc". 72 English Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will be set to... favorite items. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will appear and display the system overview.
... UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to 1024 x 768. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "Esc". 72 English Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will be set to... favorite items. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will appear and display the system overview.
User Manual
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... USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Auto] to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 4.4.9 USB Configuration Z97 Pro4 USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB...
... USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Auto] to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 4.4.9 USB Configuration Z97 Pro4 USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB...