Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Press Enter. 5. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. At the prompt press Y to create the volume. 9. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation...
... Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Press Enter. 5. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. At the prompt press Y to create the volume. 9. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation...
Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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UI setup instruction: 1. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will refresh to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. 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. Boot system to show the...
UI setup instruction: 1. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will refresh to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. 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. Boot system to show the...
RAID Installation Guide
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...", which is located in Windows® environment, install "SATA2 driver" from the Support CD again so that "Intel Rapid Storage" will be installed to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is not...
...", which is located in Windows® environment, install "SATA2 driver" from the Support CD again so that "Intel Rapid Storage" will be installed to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is not...
User Manual
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... header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) - 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) - 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 20) - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 8 Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS...
... header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) - 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) - 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 20) - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 8 Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS...
User Manual
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... key during the POST or the key to enter into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. Please be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes...
... key during the POST or the key to enter into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. Please be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes...
User Manual
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..., Gray) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 9 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1, Black) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1, Gray) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 12 Intel H77 Chipset 30 Front Panel Audio Header 13 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 14 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2, Black) 31 PCI Slots (PCI1-2, Black) 15 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_3, Black) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3...
..., Gray) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 9 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1, Black) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1, Gray) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 12 Intel H77 Chipset 30 Front Panel Audio Header 13 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 14 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2, Black) 31 PCI Slots (PCI1-2, Black) 15 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_3, Black) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3...
User Manual
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For Windows® XP OS: A. Install the VGA card drivers to your Windows® taskbar. Select "2 GPUs" and click "Apply". 25 Step 2. Power on your system. Please check AMD website for details. Step 4. Install the required drivers to your system, and restart your computer and boot into OS. Please check Microsoft website for ATITM driver updates. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. Step...
For Windows® XP OS: A. Install the VGA card drivers to your Windows® taskbar. Select "2 GPUs" and click "Apply". 25 Step 2. Power on your system. Please check AMD website for details. Step 4. Install the required drivers to your system, and restart your computer and boot into OS. Please check Microsoft website for ATITM driver updates. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. Step...
User Manual
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... VGA card is inserted to the corresponding connectors of D-sub. Connect a D-Sub monitor cable to the D-Sub port on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. 3. Set the appropriate "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" for the display icon identified by the number 2. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to six. 28 Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to the HDMI port...
... VGA card is inserted to the corresponding connectors of D-sub. Connect a D-Sub monitor cable to the D-Sub port on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. 3. Set the appropriate "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" for the display icon identified by the number 2. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to six. 28 Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to the HDMI port...
User Manual
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... STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to install those required drivers. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to your optical drive first. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. After the installation of Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you are allowed to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and "Intel Rapid Storage Information...
... STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to install those required drivers. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to your optical drive first. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. After the installation of Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you are allowed to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and "Intel Rapid Storage Information...
User Manual
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... support from overheating. 51 Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. The default value is [Auto]. CPU C3 State Support Use...
... support from overheating. 51 Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. The default value is [Auto]. CPU C3 State Support Use...
User Manual
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... install a PCI Express card under Windows® XP / VistaTM OS, please disable this feature is [Enabled]. The default value of this option. The default value is [Disabled]. Render Standby Use this to enable or disable Intel® VT-d technology (Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O). Share Memory This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. The default...
... install a PCI Express card under Windows® XP / VistaTM OS, please disable this feature is [Enabled]. The default value of this option. The default value is [Disabled]. Render Standby Use this to enable or disable Intel® VT-d technology (Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O). Share Memory This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. The default...
User Manual
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The default value is [Enabled]. 60 Please refer to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. If you have USB compatibility issues, it is selected. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. Enables support for USB devices. USB devices are allowed to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller. USB devices are not allowed to enable or disable legacy support for the details of USB 3.0 controller. 3.4.9 USB ...
The default value is [Enabled]. 60 Please refer to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. If you have USB compatibility issues, it is selected. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. Enables support for USB devices. USB devices are allowed to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller. USB devices are not allowed to enable or disable legacy support for the details of USB 3.0 controller. 3.4.9 USB ...
User Manual
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...to set CPU fan 1 & 2's speed. Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. Dehumidifier Duration This allows users to configure the duration of time until the computer powers on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual]. The default value is [Full On]. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Use...
...to set CPU fan 1 & 2's speed. Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. Dehumidifier Duration This allows users to configure the duration of time until the computer powers on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual]. The default value is [Full On]. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Use...
User Manual
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... To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menu. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available device's drivers if the system detects installed devices. Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM...
... To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menu. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available device's drivers if the system detects installed devices. Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM...
Quick Installation Guide
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..., Gray) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 9 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1, Black) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1, Gray) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 12 Intel H77 Chipset 30 Front Panel Audio Header 13 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 14 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2, Black) 31 PCI Slots (PCI1-2, Black) 15 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_3, Black) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3...
..., Gray) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 9 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1, Black) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1, Gray) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 12 Intel H77 Chipset 30 Front Panel Audio Header 13 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 14 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2, Black) 31 PCI Slots (PCI1-2, Black) 15 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_3, Black) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3...
Quick Installation Guide
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.../2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the table below for connection details in (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock ZH77 Pro3 Motherboard Please refer to the LAN port. TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you use 2-channel...
.../2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the table below for connection details in (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock ZH77 Pro3 Motherboard Please refer to the LAN port. TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you use 2-channel...
Quick Installation Guide
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Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - Supports jumperfree - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock UEFI System Browser - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 12) - Supports "Plug and ...
Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - Supports jumperfree - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock UEFI System Browser - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 12) - Supports "Plug and ...
Quick Installation Guide
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.... ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. If you can reduce the number of your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to get the same OC settings. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it with your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for proper connection. 8. 6. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes...
.... ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. If you can reduce the number of your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to get the same OC settings. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it with your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for proper connection. 8. 6. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes...
Quick Installation Guide
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.... Install the VGA card drivers to installation. Remove the ATITM driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your Windows® taskbar. ATI Catalyst Control Center Step 6. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. Step 4. Restart your computer. Install the required drivers to your system, there is an optional download. Select "2 GPUs" and click "Apply". Please check Microsoft website for details. English 22 ASRock ZH77 Pro3 Motherboard Step 2. Please check AMD...
.... Install the VGA card drivers to installation. Remove the ATITM driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your Windows® taskbar. ATI Catalyst Control Center Step 6. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. Step 4. Restart your computer. Install the required drivers to your system, there is an optional download. Select "2 GPUs" and click "Apply". Please check Microsoft website for details. English 22 ASRock ZH77 Pro3 Motherboard Step 2. Please check AMD...
Quick Installation Guide
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Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. B. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to install those required drivers. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to [IDE]. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please...
Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. B. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to install those required drivers. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to [IDE]. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please...