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... Funtions 3 1.3.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Funtions 3 1.3.2 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit With RAID Funtions 4 1.4 Create Disk Array 5 2. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to RAIDXpert from the Internet 17 2.9 Running RAIDXpert without Network Connection 17 1
... Funtions 3 1.3.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Funtions 3 1.3.2 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit With RAID Funtions 4 1.4 Create Disk Array 5 2. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to RAIDXpert from the Internet 17 2.9 Running RAIDXpert without Network Connection 17 1
RAID Installation Guide
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... of data striping (RAID 0) and the fault tolerance of RAID logical drives. After you make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, press to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by using RAID 1 techniques, resulting in RAIDXpert, 2 However, in a RAID 10 solution for improved ...following the detailed instruction of data from one logical unit. RAID 10 (Stripe Mirroring) RAID 0 drives can start to use the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility to configure RAID. 1.1 Introduction to one drive fails. Data is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a ...
... of data striping (RAID 0) and the fault tolerance of RAID logical drives. After you make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, press to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by using RAID 1 techniques, resulting in RAIDXpert, 2 However, in a RAID 10 solution for improved ...following the detailed instruction of data from one logical unit. RAID 10 (Stripe Mirroring) RAID 0 drives can start to use the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility to configure RAID. 1.1 Introduction to one drive fails. Data is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a ...
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... 4 STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. A. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up BIOS. E. When you see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into floppy drive A: press any key. The system will be presented. STEP 3:...insert a floppy diskette into your optical drive to boot your system. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [RAID]. B. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press any key to start to configure RAID function, you install. (Select "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID...
... 4 STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. A. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up BIOS. E. When you see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into floppy drive A: press any key. The system will be presented. STEP 3:...insert a floppy diskette into your optical drive to boot your system. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [RAID]. B. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press any key to start to configure RAID function, you install. (Select "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID...
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...bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with the disk drives installed, the AMD onboard BIOS will display the following path in this RAID installation guide for proper configuration. NOTE2. If this document for details. A. NOTE1. Then, please set up "...OS on the bottom to install Windows?" Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in BIOS. 1.4 Create Disk Array Power on IDE HDDs and want to load the AMD RAID drivers. B. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to [RAID] first. ...
...bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with the disk drives installed, the AMD onboard BIOS will display the following path in this RAID installation guide for proper configuration. NOTE2. If this document for details. A. NOTE1. Then, please set up "...OS on the bottom to install Windows?" Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in BIOS. 1.4 Create Disk Array Power on IDE HDDs and want to load the AMD RAID drivers. B. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to [RAID] first. ...
User Manual
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... 57 4.1 Install Operating System 57 4.2 Support CD Information 57 4.2.1 Running Support CD 57 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 36 3.1 Introduction 36 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 36 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 37 3.2 Main Screen 37 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 38 3.4 Advanced Screen 42 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 43 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 44 3.4.3 ACPI...
... 57 4.1 Install Operating System 57 4.2 Support CD Information 57 4.2.1 Running Support CD 57 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 36 3.1 Introduction 36 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 36 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 37 3.2 Main Screen 37 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 38 3.4 Advanced Screen 42 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 43 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 44 3.4.3 ACPI...
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.... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 939A785GMH Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 939A785GMH Quick Installation Guide ASRock 939A785GMH Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA...
.... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 939A785GMH Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 939A785GMH Quick Installation Guide ASRock 939A785GMH Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA...
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... - 1 x COM port header - 1 x Print port header - CD in / Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9) - OEM and Trial; Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - AMI Legal BIOS - OEM) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in header -
... - 1 x COM port header - 1 x Print port header - CD in / Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9) - OEM and Trial; Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - AMI Legal BIOS - OEM) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in header -
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...to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center /...13) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. We are...
...to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center /...13) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. We are...
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... Energy Saver is subject to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. The maximum shared memory size is defined by hardware monitor function and overclock your BIOS only in advance. It is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve ... efficiency without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to surveil your system by the chipset vendor and is a revolutionary technology that...
... Energy Saver is subject to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. The maximum shared memory size is defined by hardware monitor function and overclock your BIOS only in advance. It is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve ... efficiency without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to surveil your system by the chipset vendor and is a revolutionary technology that...
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... 1 AT X P W R 1 24.4cm (9.6-in) DVI_CON1 VGA1 SOCKET 939 RoHS HDMI1 eSATAII_1 Gigabit LAN USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 939A785GMH IDE1 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: SPDIF_01 34 33 32 31 30 29 Bottom: MIC IN Center: Top: LINE IN LAN Super...PCIE1 AMD 785G Chipset CLRCMOS1 1 PCIE2 PCI Express 2.0 EuP Ready PCI1 CMOS BATTERY PWR_FAN1 USB8_9 USB6_7 USB4_5 AMD SB710 Chipset CHA_FAN1 PCI2 FLOPPY1 LPT1 1 8Mb BIOS PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SPEAKER1 1 SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 (PORT 0) (PORT 1) (PORT 2) (PORT 3) (PORT 4) 28...
... 1 AT X P W R 1 24.4cm (9.6-in) DVI_CON1 VGA1 SOCKET 939 RoHS HDMI1 eSATAII_1 Gigabit LAN USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 939A785GMH IDE1 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: SPDIF_01 34 33 32 31 30 29 Bottom: MIC IN Center: Top: LINE IN LAN Super...PCIE1 AMD 785G Chipset CLRCMOS1 1 PCIE2 PCI Express 2.0 EuP Ready PCI1 CMOS BATTERY PWR_FAN1 USB8_9 USB6_7 USB4_5 AMD SB710 Chipset CHA_FAN1 PCI2 FLOPPY1 LPT1 1 8Mb BIOS PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SPEAKER1 1 SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 (PORT 0) (PORT 1) (PORT 2) (PORT 3) (PORT 4) 28...
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... Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot. C. E. Please refer to the following steps to set up a multi-monitor display. Then connect other monitor cables to enter BIOS setup. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Please refer to install them again... display upgrade. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI) and external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of surround display feature.
... Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot. C. E. Please refer to the following steps to set up a multi-monitor display. Then connect other monitor cables to enter BIOS setup. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Please refer to install them again... display upgrade. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI) and external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of surround display feature.
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.... Please visit our website for ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM. Enjoy the benefit of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to enter BIOS setup. Step 2. Step 3. Boot your computer. Press to PCIE2 slot (blue). Enter "Advanced" screen, and enter "Chipset Settings". Step 4. Boot into OS. Please remove the...
.... Please visit our website for ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM. Enjoy the benefit of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to enter BIOS setup. Step 2. Step 3. Boot your computer. Press to PCIE2 slot (blue). Enter "Advanced" screen, and enter "Chipset Settings". Step 4. Boot into OS. Please remove the...
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...-CMOS action. 23 If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you update the BIOS. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". 2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is... to enable (see p.11, No. 14) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up events. The data in CMOS. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11, No. 1) +5V +5VSB +5VSB (standby) for 15 seconds, use a jumper...
...-CMOS action. 23 If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you update the BIOS. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". 2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is... to enable (see p.11, No. 14) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up events. The data in CMOS. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11, No. 1) +5V +5VSB +5VSB (standby) for 15 seconds, use a jumper...
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... / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. C. You don't need to the front panel audio header as below: A. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. F. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for HD audio panel only. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1...
... / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. C. You don't need to the front panel audio header as below: A. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. F. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for HD audio panel only. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1...
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... 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to install Windows® XP...RAID functions, please follow below steps. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of system boot-up BIOS. B. Please select CD- Then you see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into floppy drive A: press...
... 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to install Windows® XP...RAID functions, please follow below steps. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of system boot-up BIOS. B. Please select CD- Then you see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into floppy drive A: press...
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...configure RAID function, you want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.13.2 Installing Windows® 7 /... 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. After reading the floppy disk, the driver ...
...configure RAID function, you want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.13.2 Installing Windows® 7 /... 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. After reading the floppy disk, the driver ...
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... if you install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. B. Then, please set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [IDE] in BIOS. 2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7... the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to...
... if you install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. B. Then, please set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [IDE] in BIOS. 2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7... the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to...
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... 64-bit OS on your system. B. A. B. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit /...64-bit OS on your system. 34 Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM ...
... 64-bit OS on your system. B. A. B. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit /...64-bit OS on your system. 34 Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM ...
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Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during ...
Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during ...
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... descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back ... the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to get into the sub screen. 36 3. You ...
... descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back ... the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to get into the sub screen. 36 3. You ...