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AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to RAIDXpert from the Internet 18 2.9 Running RAIDXpert without Network Connection 18 1 AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide 11 2.1 Components of RAIDXpert ...
AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to RAIDXpert from the Internet 18 2.9 Running RAIDXpert without Network Connection 18 1 AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide 11 2.1 Components of RAIDXpert ...
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...as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate. Although RAID 0 function can be mirrored using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. RAID 10 (Stripe Mirroring) RAID 0 drives can start to use of the same model and capacity when creating a ...is an instruction for improved performance 2 After you can be re-calculated by providing parity data. WARNING!! AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is the most versatile RAID Level. 1. This organization increases performance by accessing multiple physical drives ...
...as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate. Although RAID 0 function can be mirrored using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. RAID 10 (Stripe Mirroring) RAID 0 drives can start to use of the same model and capacity when creating a ...is an instruction for improved performance 2 After you can be re-calculated by providing parity data. WARNING!! AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is the most versatile RAID Level. 1. This organization increases performance by accessing multiple physical drives ...
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...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you can start to install a third-party RAID driver. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. When you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in it! WARNING! D. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to install Windows® XP / XP 64...
...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you can start to install a third-party RAID driver. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. When you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in it! WARNING! D. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to install Windows® XP / XP 64...
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STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. Set the "SATA Mode" option to set RAID configuration. B. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in this RAID installation guide for details. STEP 3: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette. (Please use USB floppy or floppy disk.) Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 1.3.1 step 2 on your system. 5 Please refer to check this document for proper configuration. STEP 4: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 4.
STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. Set the "SATA Mode" option to set RAID configuration. B. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in this RAID installation guide for details. STEP 3: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette. (Please use USB floppy or floppy disk.) Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 1.3.1 step 2 on your system. 5 Please refer to check this document for proper configuration. STEP 4: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 4.
User Manual
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... BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2...
... BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2...
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Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment 7 SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x Ready-to 5Gb/s - 5 x SATA3 ...- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - 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) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) -
Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment 7 SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x Ready-to 5Gb/s - 5 x SATA3 ...- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - 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) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) -
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.../EuP ready power supply is required) * 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 third-party overclocking tools. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore...
.../EuP ready power supply is required) * 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 third-party overclocking tools. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore...
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... and startup process, Instant Boot allows you to enter your Windows® desktop in a few seconds, provides a much more efficient way to save the new BIOS file to access ASRock Instant Flash. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the... or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 Your friends then can save your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can update your OC settings as a profile and share it shows the...
... and startup process, Instant Boot allows you to enter your Windows® desktop in a few seconds, provides a much more efficient way to save the new BIOS file to access ASRock Instant Flash. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the... or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 Your friends then can save your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can update your OC settings as a profile and share it shows the...
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... required. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of failing. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their PC. This...
... required. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of failing. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their PC. This...
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...The speedy boot will be assured to access the UEFI directly in BIOS, the Power / HDD / LAN LED will be switched off Power and Keyboard LED when the system enters into Standby / Hibernation mode as well. 13 ASRock Restart to access the UEFI setup. Just simply enable this ,...8 brings the ultimate boot up to 15.77% performance boost! It allows users to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on . ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology can become a near one-button process. * The functionality of your user experience and behavior. With the smart X-...
...The speedy boot will be assured to access the UEFI directly in BIOS, the Power / HDD / LAN LED will be switched off Power and Keyboard LED when the system enters into Standby / Hibernation mode as well. 13 ASRock Restart to access the UEFI setup. Just simply enable this ,...8 brings the ultimate boot up to 15.77% performance boost! It allows users to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on . ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology can become a near one-button process. * The functionality of your user experience and behavior. With the smart X-...
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... RJ-45 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 eSATA3 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 CHA_FAN3 SOCKET AM3b CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Front USB 3.0 USB3_2_3 AMD 970 PCIE1 Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ Support 8-Core CPU DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module...HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 PCIE3 CMOS X Fast LAN BATTERY PCIE4 AMD SB950 Chipset 970 Extreme3 PCI1 ErP/EuP Ready COM1 1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_8_9 RoHS USB_6_7 1 X Fast RAM X Fast USB SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 CLRCMOS1 1 1 32Mb BIOS SATA3_3 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SATA3_5 ...
... RJ-45 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 eSATA3 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 CHA_FAN3 SOCKET AM3b CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Front USB 3.0 USB3_2_3 AMD 970 PCIE1 Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ Support 8-Core CPU DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module...HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 PCIE3 CMOS X Fast LAN BATTERY PCIE4 AMD SB950 Chipset 970 Extreme3 PCI1 ErP/EuP Ready COM1 1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_8_9 RoHS USB_6_7 1 X Fast RAM X Fast USB SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 CLRCMOS1 1 1 32Mb BIOS SATA3_3 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SATA3_5 ...
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...then try again. Step4. Boot up your system and install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for ASRock motherboard with CIR header. Please make sure the wire assignments and the USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY pin assignments are matched correctly. 1 23... GND IRTX IRRX ATX+5VSB Step3. Press or to below , pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Step5. Please refer to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Step1. 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for the quick installation and usage of driver list.) 26 Execute...
...then try again. Step4. Boot up your system and install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for ASRock motherboard with CIR header. Please make sure the wire assignments and the USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY pin assignments are matched correctly. 1 23... GND IRTX IRRX ATX+5VSB Step3. Press or to below , pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Step5. Please refer to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Step1. 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for the quick installation and usage of driver list.) 26 Execute...
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... only if the CMOS battery is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you to default setup... jumper cap is removed. 28 Jumper Setting Description Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.14, No. 21) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS.
... only if the CMOS battery is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you to default setup... jumper cap is removed. 28 Jumper Setting Description Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.14, No. 21) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS.
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...configuration. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. A. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of Windows® setup, press F6 to [RAID]. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7...Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. After step 1, 2, 3, you ...
...configuration. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. A. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of Windows® setup, press F6 to [RAID]. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7...Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. After step 1, 2, 3, you ...
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... boot by using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP in Widows® to wait for the details of seconds to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Please refer to below descriptions for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefi nite waiting. There are three configuration options: [Disabled], [Fast] ...2. If you are using an USB flash drive. [Ultra Fast] - Boot From Onboard LAN Use this section, it will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is [Disabled...
... boot by using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP in Widows® to wait for the details of seconds to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Please refer to below descriptions for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefi nite waiting. There are three configuration options: [Disabled], [Fast] ...2. If you are using an USB flash drive. [Ultra Fast] - Boot From Onboard LAN Use this section, it will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is [Disabled...
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... Utility > Boot > Boot Option #1. ("xxx" is the device which contains your Windows® installation files. Start Windows® installation. 64 Normally it is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a HDD Larger Than 2TB This motherboard is an optical drive.) You can also press to launch...
... Utility > Boot > Boot Option #1. ("xxx" is the device which contains your Windows® installation files. Start Windows® installation. 64 Normally it is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a HDD Larger Than 2TB This motherboard is an optical drive.) You can also press to launch...
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... in EFI Shell. 5. Please make sure to enter Boot Manual. Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to save the change and exit. 4. Press or at system POST. Choose UEFI : Built - Press to be installed on a large...
... in EFI Shell. 5. Please make sure to enter Boot Manual. Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to save the change and exit. 4. Press or at system POST. Choose UEFI : Built - Press to be installed on a large...
Quick Installation Guide
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...T: USB2 B: USB3 eSATA3 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 CHA_FAN3 SOCKET AM3b CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Front USB 3.0 USB3_2_3 AMD 970 PCIE1 Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ Support 8-Core CPU DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64...CMOS X Fast LAN BATTERY PCIE4 AMD SB950 Chipset 970 Extreme3 PCI1 ErP/EuP Ready COM1 1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_8_9 RoHS USB_6_7 1 X Fast RAM X Fast USB SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 CLRCMOS1 1 1 32Mb BIOS SATA3_3 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 PANEL 1 PLED ... Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1) 38 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 2 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English
...T: USB2 B: USB3 eSATA3 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 CHA_FAN3 SOCKET AM3b CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Front USB 3.0 USB3_2_3 AMD 970 PCIE1 Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ Support 8-Core CPU DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64...CMOS X Fast LAN BATTERY PCIE4 AMD SB950 Chipset 970 Extreme3 PCI1 ErP/EuP Ready COM1 1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_8_9 RoHS USB_6_7 1 X Fast RAM X Fast USB SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 CLRCMOS1 1 1 32Mb BIOS SATA3_3 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 PANEL 1 PLED ... Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1) 38 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 2 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English
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... model you for details. 5 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial...
... model you for details. 5 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial...
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CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment English 7 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports... 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) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - Supports "Plug and Play" -
CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment English 7 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports... 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) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - Supports "Plug and Play" -