RAID Installation Guide
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... to use the Option ROM to configure RAID. 1.1 Introduction to RAID The term "RAID" stands for improved performance plus resiliency. After you make a SATA / SATA2 driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by using RAID 1 techniques, resulting in the other drive if one...
... to use the Option ROM to configure RAID. 1.1 Introduction to RAID The term "RAID" stands for improved performance plus resiliency. After you make a SATA / SATA2 driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by using RAID 1 techniques, resulting in the other drive if one...
User Manual
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... Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDDs 28 2.11 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation Operation Guide 29 2.12 Driver Installation Guide 31 2.13 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 31 2.14 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit...
... Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDDs 28 2.11 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation Operation Guide 29 2.12 Driver Installation Guide 31 2.13 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 31 2.14 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit...
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Software Support 54 4.1 Install Operating System 54 4.2 Support CD Information 54 4.2.1 Running Support CD 54 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 54 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 54 4.2.4 Contact Information 54 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 33 3.1 Introduction 33 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 33 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 3.2 Main Screen 34 3.3 OC ...
Software Support 54 4.1 Install Operating System 54 4.2 Support CD Information 54 4.2.1 Running Support CD 54 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 54 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 54 4.2.4 Contact Information 54 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 33 3.1 Introduction 33 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 33 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 3.2 Main Screen 34 3.3 OC ...
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...Multi-adjustment Support CD - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - It should be done... detection - ErP/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 - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +...
...Multi-adjustment Support CD - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - It should be done... detection - ErP/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 - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +...
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... it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - With APP Charger driver installed, you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Traffic Shaping: You can easily enjoy the... marvelous charging experience. ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it reduces the frequency of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to...
... it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - With APP Charger driver installed, you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Traffic Shaping: You can easily enjoy the... marvelous charging experience. ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it reduces the frequency of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to...
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... system browser is a useful tool included in RAID mode. 11 ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can autodetect the latest UEFI from a support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your USB disk. Please note that BIOS files need to be... running on automatically to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from bypassing OMG, ...
... system browser is a useful tool included in RAID mode. 11 ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can autodetect the latest UEFI from a support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your USB disk. Please note that BIOS files need to be... running on automatically to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from bypassing OMG, ...
User Manual
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...of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. 19 For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8 / 7 environment. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to PCIE1 slot. Connect the monitor cable to... your system for further information. Step 4. Please remove the AMD driver if you have any future update, please refer to AMD website for blisteringly-fast frame rates. Restart your system. An AMD Dual Graphics system...
...of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. 19 For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8 / 7 environment. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to PCIE1 slot. Connect the monitor cable to... your system for further information. Step 4. Please remove the AMD driver if you have any future update, please refer to AMD website for blisteringly-fast frame rates. Restart your system. An AMD Dual Graphics system...
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... can adjust the parameters of surround display feature. 2.6 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor upgrade. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCIE1 slot. Click the items "This is no need to page 18 for proper expansion card installation procedures for... benefits of the multi-monitor according to enter UEFI setup. Click the number "2" icon. C. Please make sure that you have installed the drivers already, there is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Please refer to install them again. 5. Press or...
... can adjust the parameters of surround display feature. 2.6 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor upgrade. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCIE1 slot. Click the items "This is no need to page 18 for proper expansion card installation procedures for... benefits of the multi-monitor according to enter UEFI setup. Click the number "2" icon. C. Please make sure that you have installed the drivers already, there is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Please refer to install them again. 5. Press or...
User Manual
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... from your dealer or HDD user manual. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA2 driver is designed only for SATA2 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Make sure your SATA2 HDD can support Hot... Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. SATA data cable (Red) B. Please make sure the SATA2 driver is definitely not able to power supply 1.
... from your dealer or HDD user manual. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA2 driver is designed only for SATA2 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Make sure your SATA2 HDD can support Hot... Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. SATA data cable (Red) B. Please make sure the SATA2 driver is definitely not able to power supply 1.
User Manual
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...2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to your optical drive first. Please refer to install OS on the support CD driver page. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to set RAID configuration. STEP 1: Set up to bottom side ... Support CD for proper configuration. page, please insert your USB flash disk to your system. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.13 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...
...2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to your optical drive first. Please refer to install OS on the support CD driver page. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to set RAID configuration. STEP 1: Set up to bottom side ... Support CD for proper configuration. page, please insert your USB flash disk to your system. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.13 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...
User Manual
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... this option is [Disabled]. Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 42 After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to your USB storage device. The default value of this option is [AHCI Mode]. Configuration... [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from a support CD to "RAID", then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to ...
... this option is [Disabled]. Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 42 After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to your USB storage device. The default value of this option is [AHCI Mode]. Configuration... [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from a support CD to "RAID", then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to ...
User Manual
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... the Support CD to your dealer for further information. 54 Refer to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices. or you need to contact ASRock or want to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you may contact your OS documentation for general... 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. 4. Please install the necessary drivers to visit ASRock's website at http://www...
... the Support CD to your dealer for further information. 54 Refer to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices. or you need to contact ASRock or want to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you may contact your OS documentation for general... 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. 4. Please install the necessary drivers to visit ASRock's website at http://www...
User Manual
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16. Disable System Restore. Type "systempropertiesprotection" in a large hard disk (ex. b. Then Click "Turn System Restore Off" to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Below steps are Microsoft® suggested solution: A. If you will need to following instructions to install OS. If you encounter this problem, you install ...
16. Disable System Restore. Type "systempropertiesprotection" in a large hard disk (ex. b. Then Click "Turn System Restore Off" to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Below steps are Microsoft® suggested solution: A. If you will need to following instructions to install OS. If you encounter this problem, you install ...
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The Windows® will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. Reboot your system. E. Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit: A. Finish. 61 D. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 thru this hotfix then reboot by itself. After installing Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take long time; >30 mins.) C. Please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. C. After reboot, please start to boot.) D. Reboot your system. (It may take about 5 mins to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 17.
The Windows® will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. Reboot your system. E. Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit: A. Finish. 61 D. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 thru this hotfix then reboot by itself. After installing Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take long time; >30 mins.) C. Please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. C. After reboot, please start to boot.) D. Reboot your system. (It may take about 5 mins to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 17.
Quick Installation Guide
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...® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) ...that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - FCC, CE, WHQL - It should be done at your system. DRAM, SB...
...® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) ...that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - FCC, CE, WHQL - It should be done at your system. DRAM, SB...
Quick Installation Guide
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... BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to display the menus. 14 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to be user-friendly. It will enhance motherboard features. BIOS... Utility. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. 2. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to select among the predetermined choices. The BIOS Setup...
... BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to display the menus. 14 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to be user-friendly. It will enhance motherboard features. BIOS... Utility. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. 2. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to select among the predetermined choices. The BIOS Setup...
Quick Installation Guide
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... System Restore. Then Click "Turn System Restore Off" to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to confirm. Then press "Enter". Then Press "Ok". 44 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English a. If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit...
... System Restore. Then Click "Turn System Restore Off" to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to confirm. Then press "Enter". Then Press "Ok". 44 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English a. If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit...
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... Windows® will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. Finish. 46 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English Please request the hotfix KB2505454 thru this hotfix then reboot by itself. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 17. D. Please start to boot.) D. Reboot your system. Reboot your system...
... Windows® will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. Finish. 46 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English Please request the hotfix KB2505454 thru this hotfix then reboot by itself. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 17. D. Please start to boot.) D. Reboot your system. Reboot your system...