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... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of shipment with you. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to Provide Source Code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses...
... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of shipment with you. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to Provide Source Code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses...
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... EZ Update 4-12 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-14 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-16 4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost 4-19 4.4.6 System Information 4-20 4.4.7 USB Charger 4-22 4.4.8 Version 4-23 4.5 Turbo LAN 4-24 4.6 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID support 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 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information...
... EZ Update 4-12 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-14 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-16 4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost 4-19 4.4.6 System Information 4-20 4.4.7 USB Charger 4-22 4.4.8 Version 4-23 4.5 Turbo LAN 4-24 4.6 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID support 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 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information...
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... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. * Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN controller- at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots...
... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. * Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN controller- at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots...
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...Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on the next page) x ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" Audio amplifier to the audio configuration - TUF ICe "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear panel (teal blue) "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports...
...Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on the next page) x ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" Audio amplifier to the audio configuration - TUF ICe "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear panel (teal blue) "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel - SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports...
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...) memory information 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 7cm 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x TUF Inside sticker 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual (by region) 1 x User's manual WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Accessories Manageability Support DVD contents...
...) memory information 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 7cm 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x TUF Inside sticker 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual (by region) 1 x User's manual WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xii SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Accessories Manageability Support DVD contents...
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... 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket...
... 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-1 Quad-GPU SLI and Quad GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z97 platform that provides twice the performance and speed of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket...
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... memory to the designated SSD, it provides your existing USB devices, and you are adjusting settings manually or using the automatic one-click organization. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of onboard temperature sensors and fan speeds is completely backward-compatible with dual Type-A ports for caching function. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in seconds. It combines SSD performance and hard drive...
... memory to the designated SSD, it provides your existing USB devices, and you are adjusting settings manually or using the automatic one-click organization. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of onboard temperature sensors and fan speeds is completely backward-compatible with dual Type-A ports for caching function. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in seconds. It combines SSD performance and hard drive...
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... button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It allows you to regularly check for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in real-time from your smart device. • File Transfer: Allows you to three times faster, even when the system is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5 AI Suite 3 With its user...
... button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It allows you to regularly check for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in real-time from your smart device. • File Transfer: Allows you to three times faster, even when the system is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-5 AI Suite 3 With its user...
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...optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2) 3. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 14. button 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) Page 1-35 1-33 1-10 1-11 1-26 1-31 1-30 1-28 1-27 1-37 1-36 1-32 1-38 1-34 1-34 1-31 1-37 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-9 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU Over Voltage jumper...
...optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1-2) 3. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 14. button 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) Page 1-35 1-33 1-10 1-11 1-26 1-31 1-30 1-28 1-27 1-37 1-36 1-32 1-38 1-34 1-34 1-31 1-37 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-9 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU Over Voltage jumper...
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...1.5 - 9-10-9-27 1.5 - 9-10-9-27 1.5 - 1866 9-10- 1.5 9-27 - 1866-9-9- 1.5 9-27 - 9-9-9-27 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 • • • • • • • • • • • • ...; • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-17 CMZ16GX3M2A1866C10 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 16GB (... CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Part No. Timing Voltage CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB...
...1.5 - 9-10-9-27 1.5 - 9-10-9-27 1.5 - 1866 9-10- 1.5 9-27 - 1866-9-9- 1.5 9-27 - 9-9-9-27 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 • • • • • • • • • • • • ...; • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-17 CMZ16GX3M2A1866C10 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x DS 8GB ) CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 16GB (... CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Part No. Timing Voltage CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB...
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908DEQSCK - 1.65 ••• Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer 78.B1GET.9K00C 4GB 78.C1GET.9K10C 8GB AHU04GFA60C9Q3R(XMP) 4GB AHU08GFA60CBT3R(...- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 1600-9- 1.5 9-9-24 10-10- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 10-10- 1.5 10-27 10-10- 1.5 10-27 8-8-8-24 1.5 (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-19 Apacer 78.B1GE3.9L10C Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908DEQSCK - 1.65 ••• Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer 78.B1GET.9K00C 4GB 78.C1GET.9K10C 8GB AHU04GFA60C9Q3R(XMP) 4GB AHU08GFA60CBT3R(...- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 1600-9- 1.5 9-9-24 10-10- 1.5 10-27 9-9-9-24 1.5 10-10- 1.5 10-27 10-10- 1.5 10-27 8-8-8-24 1.5 (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-19 Apacer 78.B1GE3.9L10C Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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... into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into both the beige and brown slots as one pair of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. Xtreme ( 4x 4GB ) - - • • • Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach C2S46D30-D313 - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-23 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Mach MXD3U133316GQ...
... into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into both the beige and brown slots as one pair of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. Xtreme ( 4x 4GB ) - - • • • Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach C2S46D30-D313 - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-23 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Mach MXD3U133316GQ...
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...High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - XHCI Controller - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x2 mode x4 mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x16_3 Rear USB 3.1_E1~E2 x2 Enabled x4 Disabled • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards...
...High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - XHCI Controller - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-25 shared - shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - - PCIe x16_3 Configuration x2 mode x4 mode PCI Express sharing mode PCIe x16_3 Rear USB 3.1_E1~E2 x2 Enabled x4 Disabled • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards...
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... down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R.
... down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 1-27 Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R.
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... Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB...
... Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB...
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... POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection to enable or disable PCIe NAND. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item is a monitoring...
... POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection to enable or disable PCIe NAND. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item is a monitoring...
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... the Reset button. Connect the 2-pin connector of the NumLock. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Sets the boot logo to display during POST. [Full Screen] Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST. [Disabled] Disables the boot logo display during normal boot. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system to wait for the key to the onboard DRCT header. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver...
... the Reset button. Connect the 2-pin connector of the NumLock. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Sets the boot logo to display during POST. [Full Screen] Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST. [Disabled] Disables the boot logo display during normal boot. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system to wait for the key to the onboard DRCT header. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver...
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... follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. • Refer to download the latest BIOS file for more information. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 3-61 However, BIOS updating is potentially...
... follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. • Refer to download the latest BIOS file for more information. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2/USB 3.1 3-61 However, BIOS updating is potentially...
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... devices. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click or tap an item to display DVD/motherboard information Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The Manual menu contains the list of the user guide. Click or tap an icon to open the folder of supplementary user guides. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports...
... devices. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click or tap an item to display DVD/motherboard information Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The Manual menu contains the list of the user guide. Click or tap an icon to open the folder of supplementary user guides. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports...
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.... 4. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. 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 complete the installation. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to exit? (Y/N): 2. From the utility main menu, select 5.
.... 4. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. 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 complete the installation. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to exit? (Y/N): 2. From the utility main menu, select 5.