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...!! RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to RAID The term "RAID" stands for you make a SATA driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to set .
...!! RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to RAID The term "RAID" stands for you make a SATA driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to set .
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... Windows installation A. C. B. Follow the instruction inside your Windows version (Windows 7/8/8.1). During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up. For 32bit OS, the driver is limited to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of the USB... port. Please select the correct driver for your USB flash drive. Please follow below procedures according to the OS you want to 2TB. During system boot, press or key to Tools...
... Windows installation A. C. B. Follow the instruction inside your Windows version (Windows 7/8/8.1). During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up. For 32bit OS, the driver is limited to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of the USB... port. Please select the correct driver for your USB flash drive. Please follow below procedures according to the OS you want to 2TB. During system boot, press or key to Tools...
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...boot, press to . B. C. E. STEP 4: Windows installation A. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up UEFI A. B. Please select the correct driver for Windows® 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in MBR mode which support IDE Combined Mode. D. After RAID... driver is under /AMD64 directly. STEP 1: Set up , please click . Set the "SATA Mode" option to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. Please install...
...boot, press to . B. C. E. STEP 4: Windows installation A. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up UEFI A. B. Please select the correct driver for Windows® 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in MBR mode which support IDE Combined Mode. D. After RAID... driver is under /AMD64 directly. STEP 1: Set up , please click . Set the "SATA Mode" option to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. Please install...
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Click to USB flash disk or download the file from ASRock website http://download.asrock.com/drivers/AMD/SATA/BoltonRAID(v6.1.0.00117).zip. *See the Appendix section for more information on "rcadm.efi". 10 D. At the Shell> prompt, enter the command "rcadm -M -qa" and click to show RAID information. * Please refer to the step 3 of Section 1.3.2 to copy rcadm.efi file to enter boot menu and select "Built-in EFI shell". C. E. Set the "Onboard RAID 3TB+ Unlocker" option to save and exit. F. Click to .
Click to USB flash disk or download the file from ASRock website http://download.asrock.com/drivers/AMD/SATA/BoltonRAID(v6.1.0.00117).zip. *See the Appendix section for more information on "rcadm.efi". 10 D. At the Shell> prompt, enter the command "rcadm -M -qa" and click to show RAID information. * Please refer to the step 3 of Section 1.3.2 to copy rcadm.efi file to enter boot menu and select "Built-in EFI shell". C. E. Set the "Onboard RAID 3TB+ Unlocker" option to save and exit. F. Click to .
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When you install the all-in the Windows Programs menu. 27 Execute RAIDXpert2 in -one driver to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X/A78 Chipset) 1. 2.10 Using RAIDXpert2 to your system from ASRock's support CD, AMD RAIDXpert2 will be auto-installed as well. 2.
When you install the all-in the Windows Programs menu. 27 Execute RAIDXpert2 in -one driver to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X/A78 Chipset) 1. 2.10 Using RAIDXpert2 to your system from ASRock's support CD, AMD RAIDXpert2 will be auto-installed as well. 2.
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... 15 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 16 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 21 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 24 3. Software and Utilities Operation 26 3.1 Installing Drivers 26 3.2 A-Tuning 27 3.3 ASRock Cloud 33 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 43 3.5 Start8 49 4. Contents 1. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 52 4.1 Introduction 52 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel...
... 15 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 16 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 21 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 24 3. Software and Utilities Operation 26 3.1 Installing Drivers 26 3.2 A-Tuning 27 3.3 ASRock Cloud 33 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 43 3.5 Start8 49 4. Contents 1. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 52 4.1 Introduction 52 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel...
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... cards may require different methods to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Please refer to your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that your graphics card vendor for details.) English 21 Make sure that are...bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. 1. Please refer to PCIE5 slot. FM2A78 Pro3+ 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to the AMD's...
... cards may require different methods to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Please refer to your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that your graphics card vendor for details.) English 21 Make sure that are...bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. 1. Please refer to PCIE5 slot. FM2A78 Pro3+ 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to the AMD's...
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... using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. FM2A78 Pro3+ 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on... your computer. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control ...
... using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. FM2A78 Pro3+ 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on... your computer. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control ...
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...have any future update, please refer to AMD website for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card. Restart your system. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 environment. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series graphics processor...and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Step 5. Please refer to our website for blisteringly-fast frame rates. Please be noted that the current VGA driver / VBIOS can allow Dual Graphics output from our support CD to operate simultaneously with Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 OS. Click "AMD ...
...have any future update, please refer to AMD website for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card. Restart your system. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 environment. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series graphics processor...and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Step 5. Please refer to our website for blisteringly-fast frame rates. Please be noted that the current VGA driver / VBIOS can allow Dual Graphics output from our support CD to operate simultaneously with Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 OS. Click "AMD ...
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...26 English Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your... system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your computer. 3. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Running The Support CD To begin...
...26 English Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your... system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your computer. 3. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Running The Support CD To begin...
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...the all-in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info, Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. FM2A78 Pro3+ 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night ...whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your desktop. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer.
...the all-in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info, Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. FM2A78 Pro3+ 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night ...whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your desktop. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer.
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Please leave your contact information along with your computer. English 31 Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. FM2A78 Pro3+ Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers.
Please leave your contact information along with your computer. English 31 Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. FM2A78 Pro3+ Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers.
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Step 2 to see more Click to select one or more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 47 English Click on details. Please update them all soon. FM2A78 Pro3+ 3.4.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
Step 2 to see more Click to select one or more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 47 English Click on details. Please update them all soon. FM2A78 Pro3+ 3.4.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
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... this option is [AHCI Mode]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 61 English 4.4.4 Storage Configuration FM2A78 Pro3+ SATA Controller Use this item. The default value of this option is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports, please disable this item to build RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports...
... this option is [AHCI Mode]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 61 English 4.4.4 Storage Configuration FM2A78 Pro3+ SATA Controller Use this item. The default value of this option is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports, please disable this item to build RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports...
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... of internet access granted to modify the system time are required. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can let you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the... can start installing the operating system in UEFI setup. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to other required drivers automatically. 66 English Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you easily check your system via OMG. After copying the...
... of internet access granted to modify the system time are required. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can let you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the... can start installing the operating system in UEFI setup. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to other required drivers automatically. 66 English Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you easily check your system via OMG. After copying the...