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... 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
... 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
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...Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are for reference only. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual H87-PRO ASUS H87-PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD ...2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ...
...Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are for reference only. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual H87-PRO ASUS H87-PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD ...2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ...
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• These connectors are based on xHCI specification. H87-PRO USB3_12 H87-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to connect a ... to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...
• These connectors are based on xHCI specification. H87-PRO USB3_12 H87-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to connect a ... to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...
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... USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND H87-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification... Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. ASUS H87-PRO 1-19 Doing so will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports.
... USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND H87-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification... Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. ASUS H87-PRO 1-19 Doing so will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports.
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VGA port: 180 MHz - • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be ...
VGA port: 180 MHz - • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be ...
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... to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of your hard...
... to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of your hard...
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... PS/2 devices. [Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select to Windows® requirements. [Full Screen] Display the boot logo in full screen. Next Boot after AC... Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be...
... PS/2 devices. [Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select to Windows® requirements. [Full Screen] Display the boot logo in full screen. Next Boot after AC... Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be...
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... OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch.... Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. CSM (Compatibility Support Module)...
... OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch.... Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. CSM (Compatibility Support Module)...
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...variable. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more custom signed UEFI executable files can load on the single computer. Append db from File Allows you to load the additional...-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders, drivers and applications. [Yes] Load the default db. [Enabled] Load from a USB storage device. Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the db...
...variable. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more custom signed UEFI executable files can load on the single computer. Append db from File Allows you to load the additional...-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders, drivers and applications. [Yes] Load the default db. [Enabled] Load from a USB storage device. Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the db...
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... cannot be loaded. The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders, drivers and applications. [Yes] Load the default dbx. [Enabled] Load from the available devices. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from.... Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the dbx file from a storage device so that more custom signed UEFI executable files can be loaded. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-45
... cannot be loaded. The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders, drivers and applications. [Yes] Load the default dbx. [Enabled] Load from the available devices. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from.... Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the dbx file from a storage device so that more custom signed UEFI executable files can be loaded. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-45
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... support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS H87-PRO 4-1 Click an item to install The AHCI/RAID Driver The Manual menu contains menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click...
... support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS H87-PRO 4-1 Click an item to install The AHCI/RAID Driver The Manual menu contains menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click...
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... menu bar. • Ensure to your network programs to avoid network congestions Select a program from this list and click to add to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN.
... menu bar. • Ensure to your network programs to avoid network congestions Select a program from this list and click to add to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN.
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... and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to update the BIOS EZ ...
... and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to update the BIOS EZ ...
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Realtek® HD Audio Manager Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-17 If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display ... SPD tab to view the memory's information. 4.3.12 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
Realtek® HD Audio Manager Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-17 If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display ... SPD tab to view the memory's information. 4.3.12 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
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...drive included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS H87-PRO 5-1 Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive...capacity. If one drive to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. If you get all applications to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data ...
...drive included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS H87-PRO 5-1 Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive...capacity. If one drive to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. If you get all applications to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data ...
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...the succeeding screen instructions to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. You have to complete the process. When the ...driver disk. 7. Exit, and then press . Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Press during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. From the utility main menu, select 5. Chapter 5 ASUS H87-PRO...
...the succeeding screen instructions to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. You have to complete the process. When the ...driver disk. 7. Exit, and then press . Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Press during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. From the utility main menu, select 5. Chapter 5 ASUS H87-PRO...
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...support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to open the RAID driver folder. 5. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click the name of your operating system. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support ...support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the USB flash drive. Copy the files of the selected folder...
...support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to open the RAID driver folder. 5. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click the name of your operating system. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support ...support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the USB flash drive. Copy the files of the selected folder...