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AMD RAID Installation Guide 1. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 3 1.1 Introduction to RAID 3 1.2 RAID Configurations Precautions 4 1.3 Installing Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit With RAID Functions ........ 5 1.4 Opening Option ROM 6 1.5 Using the Main Menu 7 1.6 Viewing Drive Assignments 8 1.7 Secure Erasing a Physical Drive 9 1.8 Creating a Logical Drive 11 1.9 Deleting a Logical Drive 16 1.10 Viewing Controller Configuration 17 1.11 Responding to Logical Drive Problems 18 1
AMD RAID Installation Guide 1. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 3 1.1 Introduction to RAID 3 1.2 RAID Configurations Precautions 4 1.3 Installing Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit With RAID Functions ........ 5 1.4 Opening Option ROM 6 1.5 Using the Main Menu 7 1.6 Viewing Drive Assignments 8 1.7 Secure Erasing a Physical Drive 9 1.8 Creating a Logical Drive 11 1.9 Deleting a Logical Drive 16 1.10 Viewing Controller Configuration 17 1.11 Responding to Logical Drive Problems 18 1
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...copies and maintains an identical image of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. 1. After you can be mirrored using the Option ROM under BIOS environment. It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. Hot-Plug any fault tolerance. WARNING!! RAID 0 (Data Striping...optimizes two identical hard disk drives to RAID The term "RAID" stands for improved performance plus resiliency. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for you to configure RAID functions by following the detailed instruction of the "...
...copies and maintains an identical image of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. 1. After you can be mirrored using the Option ROM under BIOS environment. It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. Hot-Plug any fault tolerance. WARNING!! RAID 0 (Data Striping...optimizes two identical hard disk drives to RAID The term "RAID" stands for improved performance plus resiliency. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for you to configure RAID functions by following the detailed instruction of the "...
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...-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit on your system. 5 A. STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in this RAID installation guide for details. Please refer to check this document for proper configuration.
...-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit on your system. 5 A. STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in this RAID installation guide for details. Please refer to check this document for proper configuration.
User Manual
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... as well. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
... as well. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
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.../EuP Ready (ErP/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 GUI support - Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or... - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
.../EuP Ready (ErP/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 GUI support - Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or... - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
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... sacrificing computing performance. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this utility, you to turn on your OC settings as a profile and share it fully utilizes the ...can save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for optimal system performance. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to adjust. In XFast RAM, it with your system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in Flash ROM....
... sacrificing computing performance. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this utility, you to turn on your OC settings as a profile and share it fully utilizes the ...can save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for optimal system performance. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to adjust. In XFast RAM, it with your system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in Flash ROM....
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ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their PC. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to modify the system time are currently using in their BIOS without fear of your USB storage device. In order to prevent users from our servers and ... configuration in RAID mode. 11 When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. In other users. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to enable ...
ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their PC. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to modify the system time are currently using in their BIOS without fear of your USB storage device. In order to prevent users from our servers and ... configuration in RAID mode. 11 When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. In other users. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to enable ...
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... USB3 8 RJ-45 LAN SATA_3 X Fast RAM SATA_2 LAN 9 X Fast LAN CHA_FAN1 10 SATA_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 21 FM2A55M-VG3 20 1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 11 19 18 AUDIO CODEC 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 X Fast USB Super I/O PCI1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2...) Chipset 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 12 13 17 16 15 14 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 ...
... USB3 8 RJ-45 LAN SATA_3 X Fast RAM SATA_2 LAN 9 X Fast LAN CHA_FAN1 10 SATA_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 21 FM2A55M-VG3 20 1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 11 19 18 AUDIO CODEC 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 X Fast USB Super I/O PCI1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2...) Chipset 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 12 13 17 16 15 14 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 ...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you need 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 to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. 23 Jumper... the CMOS right after you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". If you update the BIOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be detected. However, please...
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you need 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 to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. 23 Jumper... the CMOS right after you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". If you update the BIOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be detected. However, please...
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... / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. B. Before you start to configure RAID function, you can continue the OS installation. 31 Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. Please follow below steps. Therefore, the...
... / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. B. Before you start to configure RAID function, you can continue the OS installation. 31 Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. Please follow below steps. Therefore, the...
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UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system ... is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. 33 If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. The UEFI chip on the system chassis. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on...
UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system ... is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. 33 If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. The UEFI chip on the system chassis. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on...
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... value of this option is [AHCI Mode]. The default value of this option is [Disabled]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 42 AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI...
... value of this option is [AHCI Mode]. The default value of this option is [Disabled]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 42 AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI...
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... supports Windows® 8 UEFI operating system. 2. Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of these three options: [Disabled] - You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to boot. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your system for setup activation key. The default value is... item is set to [On], it will display the available devices on your computer's boot time. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enter BIOS Setup). 3.
... supports Windows® 8 UEFI operating system. 2. Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of these three options: [Disabled] - You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to boot. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your system for setup activation key. The default value is... item is set to [On], it will display the available devices on your computer's boot time. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enter BIOS Setup). 3.
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... Configuration > SATA Mode. 3. Please make sure to install the operating system. 1. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Boot > Boot Option #1. ("xxx" is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to boot. 4. Press or at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:xxx" to be installed on a HDD Larger Than...
... Configuration > SATA Mode. 3. Please make sure to install the operating system. 1. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Boot > Boot Option #1. ("xxx" is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to boot. 4. Press or at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:xxx" to be installed on a HDD Larger Than...
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... [Drv number], for example you will see below procedure to install the operating system. 1. Set RAID Mode in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to save the change and exit. 4. Choose UEFI : Built - Choose onboard RAID 3TB+ unlocker > UEFI Mode For GPT partition. Installing...
... [Drv number], for example you will see below procedure to install the operating system. 1. Set RAID Mode in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to save the change and exit. 4. Choose UEFI : Built - Choose onboard RAID 3TB+ unlocker > UEFI Mode For GPT partition. Installing...
Quick Installation Guide
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...SATA_3 Fast RAM X SATA_2 LAN 9 X Fast LAN CHA_FAN1 10 SATA_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 21 FM2A55M-VG3 20 1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 11 19 18 AUDIO CODEC 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 X Fast USB Super I/O ...PCI1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 12 13 17 16 15 14 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU...) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 2 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English
...SATA_3 Fast RAM X SATA_2 LAN 9 X Fast LAN CHA_FAN1 10 SATA_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 21 FM2A55M-VG3 20 1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 11 19 18 AUDIO CODEC 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 X Fast USB Super I/O ...PCI1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 12 13 17 16 15 14 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU...) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 2 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English
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.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... 1. For the BIOS setup, please refer to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you for details. 4 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using...
.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... 1. For the BIOS setup, please refer to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you for details. 4 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using...
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...Chassis Quiet Fan - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Chassis Fan Tachometer - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - DRAM, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Drivers, Utilities.... Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
...Chassis Quiet Fan - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Chassis Fan Tachometer - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - DRAM, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Drivers, Utilities.... Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
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... the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. English 9 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard After waiting for 5 seconds. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the record...
... the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. English 9 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard After waiting for 5 seconds. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the record...
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2. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus. 14 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English It is designed to select among the predetermined choices. To begin using the Support CD, insert the ...CD into your computer. The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 3. The BIOS Setup program...
2. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus. 14 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English It is designed to select among the predetermined choices. To begin using the Support CD, insert the ...CD into your computer. The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 3. The BIOS Setup program...