RAID Installation Guide
Page 2
1. After you make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, press to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of drives. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you to configure RAID functions by using RAID 1 techniques, resulting in the other drive if one drive fails. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is called...
1. After you make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, press to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of drives. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you to configure RAID functions by using RAID 1 techniques, resulting in the other drive if one drive fails. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is called...
RAID Installation Guide
Page 4
..." option to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in this document for Windows XP / XP 64-bit.) B. E. STEP 4: Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on the screen, "Do you install. (Select "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform" for Windows XP, or "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform" for details. Then, please set RAID configuration. D. After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette and set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen →IDE Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Please select CD-ROM as the boot...
..." option to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in this document for Windows XP / XP 64-bit.) B. E. STEP 4: Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on the screen, "Do you install. (Select "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform" for Windows XP, or "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform" for details. Then, please set RAID configuration. D. After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette and set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen →IDE Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Please select CD-ROM as the boot...
RAID Installation Guide
Page 5
... device used, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for details. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to load the AMD RAID drivers. If you install Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to install Windows?" Insert the Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64-bit optical disk into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system. NOTE2. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen →IDE Configuration...
... device used, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for details. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to load the AMD RAID drivers. If you install Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to install Windows?" Insert the Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64-bit optical disk into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system. NOTE2. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen →IDE Configuration...
RAID Installation Guide
Page 10
... SATA RAID controllers. RAIDXpert is an instruction for you to open it (right). RAIDXpert RAID management software: The RAIDXpert software installs on the PC with the AMD SB750 Controller, where you install RAIDXpert, you must use one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Suite 1.7, Mozilla Firefox 1.0, or Netscape Navigator 7.1. Boot the PC or server, launch Windows, and log in the RAID configuration (server, controller, logical drives, physical drives...
... SATA RAID controllers. RAIDXpert is an instruction for you to open it (right). RAIDXpert RAID management software: The RAIDXpert software installs on the PC with the AMD SB750 Controller, where you install RAIDXpert, you must use one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Suite 1.7, Mozilla Firefox 1.0, or Netscape Navigator 7.1. Boot the PC or server, launch Windows, and log in the RAID configuration (server, controller, logical drives, physical drives...
User Manual
Page 9
... proper hardware configuration. Just launch this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please be noticed that delivers unparalleled power savings. The software name itself - OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. Your friends then can also connect SATA hard disk to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette...
... proper hardware configuration. Just launch this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please be noticed that delivers unparalleled power savings. The software name itself - OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. Your friends then can also connect SATA hard disk to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette...
User Manual
Page 11
... VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If you install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. D. A. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support...
... VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If you install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. D. A. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support...
User Manual
Page 21
... start to HDMI port on the I /O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to use multi monitor function on this motherboard. When you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub or HDMI can freely enjoy the benefits of multi monitor function after your system boots. You can easily enjoy the benefits of all monitors. 21 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. Connect...
... start to HDMI port on the I /O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to use multi monitor function on this motherboard. When you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub or HDMI can freely enjoy the benefits of multi monitor function after your system boots. You can easily enjoy the benefits of all monitors. 21 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. Connect...
User Manual
Page 35
Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to set RAID configuration. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. D. Then you see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into floppy drive A: press any key to start Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press any key. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. When you will start to configure RAID function, you want to install Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or...
Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to set RAID configuration. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. D. Then you see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into floppy drive A: press any key to start Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press any key. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. When you will start to configure RAID function, you want to install Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or...
User Manual
Page 36
...; XP 64-bit.) NOTE. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system. At the beginning of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the instruction to [RAID]. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on a RAID disk composed of Windows® setup, press F6 to load the AMD RAID drivers. After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to configure RAID function, you...
...; XP 64-bit.) NOTE. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system. At the beginning of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the instruction to [RAID]. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on a RAID disk composed of Windows® setup, press F6 to load the AMD RAID drivers. After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to configure RAID function, you...
User Manual
Page 48
... Graphics Mode" to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan Primary Graphics Adapter [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory SidePort Clock Speed Onboard HDMI HD Audio Onboard GPU Clock Override Surround View Advanced Clock Calibration [UMA+SIDEPORT] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width [Auto] [Auto] Options UMA SIDEPORT UMA+SIDEPORT +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults...
... Graphics Mode" to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan Primary Graphics Adapter [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory SidePort Clock Speed Onboard HDMI HD Audio Onboard GPU Clock Override Surround View Advanced Clock Calibration [UMA+SIDEPORT] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width [Auto] [Auto] Options UMA SIDEPORT UMA+SIDEPORT +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults...
User Manual
Page 49
... selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configuration options: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800 MHz] and [1000 MHz]. DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM voltage. The default value is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Normal] and [High]. The default value is [Auto]. 49 HT Bus Speed This feature allows you will see the option "Value (All Cores)". mGPU Voltage Use this to select mGPU voltage. Configuration options: [+12%] to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 790GX. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.10V], [1.15V...
... selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configuration options: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800 MHz] and [1000 MHz]. DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM voltage. The default value is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Normal] and [High]. The default value is [Auto]. 49 HT Bus Speed This feature allows you will see the option "Value (All Cores)". mGPU Voltage Use this to select mGPU voltage. Configuration options: [+12%] to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 790GX. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.10V], [1.15V...
User Manual
Page 51
... or disable ACPI HPET Table. IDE Device Configuration You may set this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 [Enabled] [IDE] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Configure onboard serial ATA controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults...
... or disable ACPI HPET Table. IDE Device Configuration You may set this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 [Enabled] [IDE] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Configure onboard serial ATA controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults...
User Manual
Page 52
Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32Bit Data Transfer Use this item to enable 32-bit access to configure the type of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. [CD/DVD]:This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device), such as FDISK, to enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use a disk utility, such as MO. PIO Mode Use this item...
Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32Bit Data Transfer Use this item to enable 32-bit access to configure the type of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. [CD/DVD]:This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device), such as FDISK, to enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use a disk utility, such as MO. PIO Mode Use this item...
User Manual
Page 55
... four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. USB devices are not allowed to handle the short delay time between the data packets. 55 For normal operation the APM function should be able to use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 3.4.8USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support Async Park Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [BIOS Setup Only] [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults...
... four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. USB devices are not allowed to handle the short delay time between the data packets. 55 For normal operation the APM function should be able to use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 3.4.8USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support Async Park Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [BIOS Setup Only] [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults...
User Manual
Page 58
..., you enable the option "Full Screen Logo". Configuration options: [Auto], [PCIE2.0 Revolution], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set to Aircraft. Currently, the option [Auto] is set to [On], it . The default value is [Auto]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. Boot Logo Use this option to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.
..., you enable the option "Full Screen Logo". Configuration options: [Auto], [PCIE2.0 Revolution], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set to Aircraft. Currently, the option [Auto] is set to [On], it . The default value is [Auto]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. Boot Logo Use this option to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.
User Manual
Page 60
..., locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup...
..., locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 9
..., it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the support CD to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you can also connect SATA hard disk to page 11 and 12 for proper connection. 8. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock A790GMH/128M Motherboard English You can save the new BIOS file to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle...
..., it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the support CD to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you can also connect SATA hard disk to page 11 and 12 for proper connection. 8. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock A790GMH/128M Motherboard English You can save the new BIOS file to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 11
CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If you install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. C. D. Click "OK" to...
CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If you install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. C. D. Click "OK" to...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 18
... HDMI can start to use multi monitor function on the I /O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to HDMI port on this motherboard. Then you can freely enjoy the benefits of all monitors. 18 ASRock A790GMH/128M Motherboard English This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for dual monitor output support: DVI-D + D-Sub or HDMI + D-Sub. 2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD...
... HDMI can start to use multi monitor function on the I /O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to HDMI port on this motherboard. Then you can freely enjoy the benefits of all monitors. 18 ASRock A790GMH/128M Motherboard English This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for dual monitor output support: DVI-D + D-Sub or HDMI + D-Sub. 2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 30
... drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to display the menus. 30 ASRock A790GMH/128M Motherboard English If you wish to select among the predetermined choices. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in your CD-ROM drive. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press during the Power...
... drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to display the menus. 30 ASRock A790GMH/128M Motherboard English If you wish to select among the predetermined choices. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in your CD-ROM drive. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press during the Power...