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AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to RAIDXpert from the Internet 17 2.9 Running RAIDXpert without Network Connection 17 1 AMD RAID Installation Guide 1. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide ...
AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to RAIDXpert from the Internet 17 2.9 Running RAIDXpert without Network Connection 17 1 AMD RAID Installation Guide 1. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide ...
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...identical drives of disk mirroring (RAID 1). RAID 10 (Stripe Mirroring) RAID 0 drives can be mirrored using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. WARNING!! It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system since it contains a complete copy of ...Disks" and normally refers to the next drive automatically. 1. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for improved performance plus resiliency. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is a method...
...identical drives of disk mirroring (RAID 1). RAID 10 (Stripe Mirroring) RAID 0 drives can be mirrored using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. WARNING!! It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system since it contains a complete copy of ...Disks" and normally refers to the next drive automatically. 1. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for improved performance plus resiliency. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is a method...
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... platform" for details. 4 Then, please set RAID configuration. STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for proper configuration. Insert the ASRock Support CD into floppy drive A: press any key. C. The system will start to install Windows XP / XP 64-bit on your optical drive to the... option to start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into the floppy drive, and press any key to [RAID]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen →IDE Configuration. During POST at the beginning of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, ...
... platform" for details. 4 Then, please set RAID configuration. STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for proper configuration. Insert the ASRock Support CD into floppy drive A: press any key. C. The system will start to install Windows XP / XP 64-bit on your optical drive to the... option to start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into the floppy drive, and press any key to [RAID]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen →IDE Configuration. During POST at the beginning of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, ...
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...set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in BIOS. 1.4 Create Disk Array Power on your system. Currently, if you install Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64-bit on IDE HDDs and there are two ASRock Support CD in this document for details. Before you start to...Insert the Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation. A. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for proper configuration. If you install Windows Vista / Windows ...
...set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in BIOS. 1.4 Create Disk Array Power on your system. Currently, if you install Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64-bit on IDE HDDs and there are two ASRock Support CD in this document for details. Before you start to...Insert the Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation. A. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for proper configuration. If you install Windows Vista / Windows ...
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... 63 4.1 Install Operating System 63 4.2 Support CD Information 63 4.2.1 Running Support CD 63 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 63 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 63 4.2.4 Contact Information 63 4 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 49 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 50 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 51 3.4.3 ACPI...
... 63 4.1 Install Operating System 63 4.2 Support CD Information 63 4.2.1 Running Support CD 63 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 63 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 63 4.2.4 Contact Information 63 4 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 49 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 50 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 51 3.4.3 ACPI...
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... control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A785GM-LE/128M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock A785GM-LE/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A785GM-LE/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100...
... control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A785GM-LE/128M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock A785GM-LE/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A785GM-LE/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100...
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...) - Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 Supports Smart BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports jumperfree - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE...
...) - Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 Supports Smart BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports jumperfree - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE...
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... than 4GB for the reservation for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. CAUTION! 1. Please read the installation guide of your system. Please refer...Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in our lab test. 8 ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your own risk and expense...
... than 4GB for the reservation for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. CAUTION! 1. Please read the installation guide of your system. Please refer...Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in our lab test. 8 ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your own risk and expense...
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... the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 13. ASRock Instant Flash is able to SATAII mode. Please be noticed that delivers unparalleled power savings. Although this tool and save the new BIOS file to save your overclocking record under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM ... or hard drive, then you to adjust your friends! This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can also connect SATA hard disk to perform over-clocking. Your friends then can reduce the number of ASRock OC Tuner. Power Management for the operation procedures of output phases to...
... the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 13. ASRock Instant Flash is able to SATAII mode. Please be noticed that delivers unparalleled power savings. Although this tool and save the new BIOS file to save your overclocking record under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM ... or hard drive, then you to adjust your friends! This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can also connect SATA hard disk to perform over-clocking. Your friends then can reduce the number of ASRock OC Tuner. Power Management for the operation procedures of output phases to...
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... you install the PC system. 15. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it back again. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. For EuP ready power supply selection, we can not guarantee the system stability for more details. 10 To meet the... standard of your system. While CPU overheat is higher than 50% under 1.00W in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard ...
... you install the PC system. 15. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it back again. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. For EuP ready power supply selection, we can not guarantee the system stability for more details. 10 To meet the... standard of your system. While CPU overheat is higher than 50% under 1.00W in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard ...
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... CODEC Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 1 COM1 HT3.0 Hybrid CrossFire PCIE1 AMD 785G Chipset A785GM-LE/128M PCIE2 IDE1 PWR_FAN1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) RoHS PCI1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET 8Mb BIOS USB8_9 1 CHA_FAN1 USB6_7 1 SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 (PORT 0) (PORT 1) (PORT 2) AM2+/AM3 FSB2...
... CODEC Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 1 COM1 HT3.0 Hybrid CrossFire PCIE1 AMD 785G Chipset A785GM-LE/128M PCIE2 IDE1 PWR_FAN1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) RoHS PCI1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET 8Mb BIOS USB8_9 1 CHA_FAN1 USB6_7 1 SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 (PORT 0) (PORT 1) (PORT 2) AM2+/AM3 FSB2...
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...sub. Set up a multi-monitor display. A. B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of the multi-monitor according to your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Select the display icon identified by ... from one monitor will always be your system. Click the number "2" icon. B. Click "OK" to save your card, one monitor to enter BIOS setup. Repeat steps A through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. Use Surround Display. The placement of display icons determines how you...
...sub. Set up a multi-monitor display. A. B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of the multi-monitor according to your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Select the display icon identified by ... from one monitor will always be your system. Click the number "2" icon. B. Click "OK" to save your card, one monitor to enter BIOS setup. Repeat steps A through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. Use Surround Display. The placement of display icons determines how you...
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... future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Press to section "Expansion Slots". Boot into OS. Step 6. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to enter BIOS setup. Step 3. Currently, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is not available with combined output to your system...
... future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Press to section "Expansion Slots". Boot into OS. Step 6. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to enter BIOS setup. Step 3. Currently, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is not available with combined output to your system...
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... PS2_USB_PW1 1_2 2_3 Short pin2, pin3 to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you need to enable (see p.13, No. 9) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for PS...
... PS2_USB_PW1 1_2 2_3 Short pin2, pin3 to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you need to enable (see p.13, No. 9) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for PS...
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...; VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Click the right-top "Folder" icon , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Enter BIOS Setup Utility. F. Click "Set Default Device" to Ground (GND). To activate the front mic. If you want to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Connect Ground...
...; VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Click the right-top "Folder" icon , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Enter BIOS Setup Utility. F. Click "Set Default Device" to Ground (GND). To activate the front mic. If you want to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Connect Ground...
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...-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. C. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to boot your optical drive first. A. 2.13 Driver ...boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press any key to start to install those required drivers. D. Then you see these messages, ...
...-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. C. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to boot your optical drive first. A. 2.13 Driver ...boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press any key to start to install those required drivers. D. Then you see these messages, ...
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Then, please set up BIOS. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system. After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to configure ...STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you start to install Windows? Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the instruction to check the RAID installation guide in ...
Then, please set up BIOS. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system. After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to configure ...STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you start to install Windows? Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the instruction to check the RAID installation guide in ...
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... VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Then, please set the RAID configuration by following path in...SATAII driver diskette. Currently, if you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and there are two ASRock Support CD in BIOS. 2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install...
... VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Then, please set the RAID configuration by following path in...SATAII driver diskette. Currently, if you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and there are two ASRock Support CD in BIOS. 2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install...
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... 64-bit OS on your system, and follow below steps. AMD AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® XP 64-bit.) Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions... optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on the bottom to install Windows® VistaTM...
... 64-bit OS on your system, and follow below steps. AMD AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® XP 64-bit.) Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions... optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on the bottom to install Windows® VistaTM...
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...SATA Operation Mode" option to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set up BIOS. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS 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 the warning on your system. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking ...
...SATA Operation Mode" option to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set up BIOS. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS 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 the warning on your system. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking ...