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Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 15 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 3 2. Installation of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 2.3.3 Delete Disk Array 13 2.3.4 Select Boot Array 14 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 15 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 3 2. Installation of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 2.3.3 Delete Disk Array 13 2.3.4 Select Boot Array 14 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
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...OS installation. You may start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive at this moment!) STEP 2: During POST at the following path: .. \ VIA RAID Tool 3 STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system. (Do NOT insert...the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Formatting the floppy diskette will need to ...
...OS installation. You may start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive at this moment!) STEP 2: During POST at the following path: .. \ VIA RAID Tool 3 STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system. (Do NOT insert...the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Formatting the floppy diskette will need to ...
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At this moment, please press key and the following information will see the message at the bottom of Windows 2000 or Windows XP, please insert Windows 2000 or Windows XP CD into the optical drive. 3. At the very beginning, you will ap p ea r. 15 Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP For the installation of the screen, "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...." Then remove the floppy diskette, and reboot the system.
At this moment, please press key and the following information will see the message at the bottom of Windows 2000 or Windows XP, please insert Windows 2000 or Windows XP CD into the optical drive. 3. At the very beginning, you will ap p ea r. 15 Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP For the installation of the screen, "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...." Then remove the floppy diskette, and reboot the system.
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When the installation of the SATA HDD drivers is complete, please continue to follow the instructions of the SATA HDD drivers for the proper installation. 16 After inserting the SATA HDD driver diskette and pressing key, you will see the different versions of Windows 2000 or Windows XP for you use arrow keys to move the highlight bar to make your selection according to the OS you to install the SATA driver diskette that you previously made. Please use . You will see the instruction as followed. Please press key to install.
When the installation of the SATA HDD drivers is complete, please continue to follow the instructions of the SATA HDD drivers for the proper installation. 16 After inserting the SATA HDD driver diskette and pressing key, you will see the different versions of Windows 2000 or Windows XP for you use arrow keys to move the highlight bar to make your selection according to the OS you to install the SATA driver diskette that you previously made. Please use . You will see the instruction as followed. Please press key to install.
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... 18 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 21 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs ....... 21 2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 22 3. Contents 1. Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 9 TM 2. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 23 3.1 Introduction 23 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 23 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 24 3.2 Main Screen 24 3.3 Advanced Screen...
... 18 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 21 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs ....... 21 2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 22 3. Contents 1. Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 9 TM 2. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 23 3.1 Introduction 23 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 23 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 24 3.2 Main Screen 24 3.3 Advanced Screen...
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Software Support 38 4.1 Install Operating System 38 4.2 Support CD Information 38 4.2.1 Running Support CD 38 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 38 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 38 4.2.4 "LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo" Program .. 38 4.2.5 Contact Information 38 4 4.
Software Support 38 4.1 Install Operating System 38 4.2 Support CD Information 38 4.2.1 Running Support CD 38 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 38 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 38 4.2.4 "LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo" Program .. 38 4.2.5 Contact Information 38 4 4.
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... set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to make an SATA driver diskette before you install the OS. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your SATA HDDs, you will see the message on your system directly without... the document in the Support CD, "Guide to VIA RAID Tool", which is located in it! Start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive at this moment!) STEP 2: During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for proper...
... set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to make an SATA driver diskette before you install the OS. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your SATA HDDs, you will see the message on your system directly without... the document in the Support CD, "Guide to VIA RAID Tool", which is located in it! Start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive at this moment!) STEP 2: During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for proper...
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...are easily to be damaged by any improper handling. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if ..."AUTORUN" is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Please install the necessary drivers to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: ...
...are easily to be damaged by any improper handling. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if ..."AUTORUN" is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Please install the necessary drivers to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: ...
Quick Installation Guide
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Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. Then you will lose ALL data in it! STEP 1: Make a SATA Driver Diskette. B. D. Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy ...Installation and RAID Configuration", which is located in the Support CD for proper configuration. After making a SATA driver diskette and using "SATA RAID BIOS" to set RAID configuration. During POST at the following path: ... will see the message on your system. 19 ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Motherboard English E. The system will start to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press .
Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. Then you will lose ALL data in it! STEP 1: Make a SATA Driver Diskette. B. D. Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy ...Installation and RAID Configuration", which is located in the Support CD for proper configuration. After making a SATA driver diskette and using "SATA RAID BIOS" to set RAID configuration. During POST at the following path: ... will see the message on your system. 19 ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Motherboard English E. The system will start to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press .
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... with RAID functions, please follow the below steps. Copy the SATA 64-bit drivers to use "VIA RAID Tool" in the Support CD: .. \ 64bit SATA Driver STEP 2: Install Windows XP 64-bit OS on your system as well. 20 ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Motherboard English After the installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64...
... with RAID functions, please follow the below steps. Copy the SATA 64-bit drivers to use "VIA RAID Tool" in the Support CD: .. \ 64bit SATA Driver STEP 2: Install Windows XP 64-bit OS on your system as well. 20 ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Motherboard English After the installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64...
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... 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit on your system. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. After setting up RAID functions, there is no need to make a SATA driver diskette. 21 ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Motherboard English 2.10 Installing Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows 98 / ME / 2000...
... 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit on your system. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. After setting up RAID functions, there is no need to make a SATA driver diskette. 21 ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Motherboard English 2.10 Installing Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows 98 / ME / 2000...
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... double-click on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 22 ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Motherboard English For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to be user-friendly. The BIOS...
... double-click on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 22 ASRock 775V88/775V88+ Motherboard English For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to be user-friendly. The BIOS...
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...Boot Screen 34 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 35 3.5.2 Boot Device Priority 35 3.6 Security Screen 36 3.7 Exit Screen 37 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 9 TM 2. Installation 10 Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.1 CPU Installation 11 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion... Connectors 18 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 21 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs ....... 21 2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 22 3.
...Boot Screen 34 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 35 3.5.2 Boot Device Priority 35 3.6 Security Screen 36 3.7 Exit Screen 37 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 9 TM 2. Installation 10 Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.1 CPU Installation 11 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion... Connectors 18 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 21 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs ....... 21 2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 22 3.
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4. Software Support 38 4.1 Install Operating System 38 4.2 Support CD Information 38 4.2.1 Running Support CD 38 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 38 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 38 4.2.4 "LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo" Program .. 38 4.2.5 Contact Information 38 4
4. Software Support 38 4.1 Install Operating System 38 4.2 Support CD Information 38 4.2.1 Running Support CD 38 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 38 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 38 4.2.4 "LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo" Program .. 38 4.2.5 Contact Information 38 4
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...of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for proper configuration. STEP 5: The system will lose ALL data in it! STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system, or you may also set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you start to use ..." in the Support CD for boot devices selection appears. WARNING! Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to make an SATA driver diskette before you install the OS. STEP 4: Then you will need to check the installation guide in Windows environment. Please refer to the document...
...of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for proper configuration. STEP 5: The system will lose ALL data in it! STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system, or you may also set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you start to use ..." in the Support CD for boot devices selection appears. WARNING! Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to make an SATA driver diskette before you install the OS. STEP 4: Then you will need to check the installation guide in Windows environment. Please refer to the document...
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...with Intel LGA 775 socket, which is enabled in your OS documentation for general reference only. To see this chapter for more about ASRock, welcome to your computer. Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems...: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. Please install the necessary drivers to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder...
...with Intel LGA 775 socket, which is enabled in your OS documentation for general reference only. To see this chapter for more about ASRock, welcome to your computer. Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems...: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. Please install the necessary drivers to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder...