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...; OS With RAID Functions 5 1.3.1 RAID Functions for AMD A85X, A75, A55, A58 chipsets 5 1.3.2 RAID Functions for AMD A88X/A78 32 1 AMD RAID Installation Guide 1. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide ...2 1.1 Introduction to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X/A78 Chipset 27 Appendix -rcadm.efi information for AMD A88X, A78 chipsets...
...; OS With RAID Functions 5 1.3.1 RAID Functions for AMD A85X, A75, A55, A58 chipsets 5 1.3.2 RAID Functions for AMD A88X/A78 32 1 AMD RAID Installation Guide 1. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide ...2 1.1 Introduction to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X/A78 Chipset 27 Appendix -rcadm.efi information for AMD A88X, A78 chipsets...
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... transfer rate. It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to set . After you make a SATA driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to the entire system since it does not provide any HDDs of the RAID 0 Disk will double the data transfer rate of a ...install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to configure RAID functions by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. WARNING!! 1. Although RAID 0 function can start to use the onboard RAID Option ROM Utility to configure RAID. 1.1 Introduction to...
... transfer rate. It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to set . After you make a SATA driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to the entire system since it does not provide any HDDs of the RAID 0 Disk will double the data transfer rate of a ...install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to configure RAID functions by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. WARNING!! 1. Although RAID 0 function can start to use the onboard RAID Option ROM Utility to configure RAID. 1.1 Introduction to...
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... appropriate prompt appears during POST, press to the Main Menu. You have successfully created a new RAID logical drive. Press to exit to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Press again to exit the Utility. 3.
... appropriate prompt appears during POST, press to the Main Menu. You have successfully created a new RAID logical drive. Press to exit to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Press again to exit the Utility. 3.
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... instruction for you to configure RAID functions by using RAIDXpert RAID management software under the same directory where RAIDXpert is designed to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 2. RAIDXpert RAID management software: The RAIDXpert software installs on your system. 2.2 Browser Support On the Host PC with AMD SATA RAID controllers. Then install...
... instruction for you to configure RAID functions by using RAIDXpert RAID management software under the same directory where RAIDXpert is designed to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 2. RAIDXpert RAID management software: The RAIDXpert software installs on your system. 2.2 Browser Support On the Host PC with AMD SATA RAID controllers. Then install...
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.... -uh, --unhide Unhides an array, making it before you must initialize it visible to 30 characters, but only 17 of those characters display in the BIOS. -p, --priority Sets an array's task priority from 1-10, with a user-supplied name. -ras, --remove-all option. No space is new and has not been used...
.... -uh, --unhide Unhides an array, making it before you must initialize it visible to 30 characters, but only 17 of those characters display in the BIOS. -p, --priority Sets an array's task priority from 1-10, with a user-supplied name. -ras, --remove-all option. No space is new and has not been used...
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... be using all disks without actually creating the array. This option can be accessed. EXAMPLES Example: Create a RAID5 set of those characters display in the BIOS. -p, --priority Sets the background initialization task priority from 1 to 10, with a spare disk and without a background initialization task. For non redundant types the zero option...
... be using all disks without actually creating the array. This option can be accessed. EXAMPLES Example: Create a RAID5 set of those characters display in the BIOS. -p, --priority Sets the background initialization task priority from 1 to 10, with a spare disk and without a background initialization task. For non redundant types the zero option...
User Manual
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... guides. FM2A58M-VG3+ 1. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Support...
... guides. FM2A58M-VG3+ 1. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Support...
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...), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) - FM2A58M-VG3+ Rear Panel I/O Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI... 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) -
...), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) - FM2A58M-VG3+ Rear Panel I/O Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI... 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) -
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...less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Wake-On-WAN...64-bit CPU, there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Overclocking may be done at ...
...less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Wake-On-WAN...64-bit CPU, there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Overclocking may be done at ...
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FM2A58M-VG3+ 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this tool and save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for you - ASRock APP Charger allows you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your PC enters into the BIOS... when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for your computer and up time. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility....
FM2A58M-VG3+ 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this tool and save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for you - ASRock APP Charger allows you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your PC enters into the BIOS... when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for your computer and up time. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility....
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...you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. 6 English If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Only USB2.0 ports ...extend their lifespan. Traffic Shaping: You can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without permission to modify the system time are able to be used under Windows® ...
...you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. 6 English If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Only USB2.0 ports ...extend their lifespan. Traffic Shaping: You can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without permission to modify the system time are able to be used under Windows® ...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout FM2A58M-VG3+ PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Fast LAN X PCI Express 3.0 ATXPWR1 SOCKET FM2b ... IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 LAN 1 CI1 RJ-45 LAN 1 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC 1 1 TPMS1 COM1 HD_AUDIO1 CHA_FAN1 FM2A58M-VG3+ PCIE1 64Mb BIOS LPT1 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 1 USB_6_7 1 1 USB_4_5 PCI1 AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) Chipset RoHS SATA_1 SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET Fast RAM X SATA_3...
1.4 Motherboard Layout FM2A58M-VG3+ PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Fast LAN X PCI Express 3.0 ATXPWR1 SOCKET FM2b ... IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 LAN 1 CI1 RJ-45 LAN 1 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC 1 1 TPMS1 COM1 HD_AUDIO1 CHA_FAN1 FM2A58M-VG3+ PCIE1 64Mb BIOS LPT1 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 1 USB_6_7 1 1 USB_4_5 PCI1 AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) Chipset RoHS SATA_1 SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET Fast RAM X SATA_3...
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...the record of previous chassis intrusion status. English 19 FM2A58M-VG3+ 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is removed. tion. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you update the BIOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please ... 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. 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 short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "...
...the record of previous chassis intrusion status. English 19 FM2A58M-VG3+ 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is removed. tion. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you update the BIOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please ... 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. 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 short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "...
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... SETUP UTILITY. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to get into the sub screen. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 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 ... on . Not only will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. 4. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI ...
... SETUP UTILITY. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to get into the sub screen. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 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 ... on . Not only will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. 4. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI ...
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... enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. The default value is [Disabled]. English 43 4.4.4 Storage Configuration FM2A58M-VG3+ SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. The default value of this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI...
... enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. The default value is [Disabled]. English 43 4.4.4 Storage Configuration FM2A58M-VG3+ SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. The default value of this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI...
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... (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is [Disabled]. Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to below descriptions for the details of these three options: [Disabled] - FM2A58M-VG3+ 4.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock...
... (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is [Disabled]. Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to below descriptions for the details of these three options: [Disabled] - FM2A58M-VG3+ 4.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock...
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... that support legacy option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Please do so. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-partymanufacturer had set the add-on device to do not disable unless you...
... that support legacy option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Please do so. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-partymanufacturer had set the add-on device to do not disable unless you...
Quick Installation Guide
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... IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 LAN 1 CI1 RJ-45 LAN 1 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC 1 1 TPMS1 COM1 HD_AUDIO1 CHA_FAN1 FM2A58M-VG3+ PCIE1 64Mb BIOS LPT1 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 1 USB_6_7 1 1 USB_4_5 PCI1 AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) Chipset RoHS SATA_1 SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET Fast RAM X SATA_3...
... IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 LAN 1 CI1 RJ-45 LAN 1 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC 1 1 TPMS1 COM1 HD_AUDIO1 CHA_FAN1 FM2A58M-VG3+ PCIE1 64Mb BIOS LPT1 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 1 USB_6_7 1 1 USB_4_5 PCI1 AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) Chipset RoHS SATA_1 SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET Fast RAM X SATA_3...
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... change without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard can be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
... change without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard can be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
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... / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit English 8 Rear Panel I/O Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-...x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) -
... / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit English 8 Rear Panel I/O Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-...x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) -