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... RAID Functions 5 1.4 Create Disk Array 9 1.4.1 Configuring RAID Option ROM For AMD A85X/A75/A55 Chipsets 9 1.4.2 Configuring Legacy RAID ROM For AMD A88X Chipset 12 2. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X Chipset 23 1 AMD RAID Installation Guide 1.
... RAID Functions 5 1.4 Create Disk Array 9 1.4.1 Configuring RAID Option ROM For AMD A85X/A75/A55 Chipsets 9 1.4.2 Configuring Legacy RAID ROM For AMD A88X Chipset 12 2. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X Chipset 23 1 AMD RAID Installation Guide 1.
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... Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for "Redundant Array of data from one drive fails. 2 RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is called data mirroring that optimizes ... drives of the "User Manual" in our support CD, then you make a SATA driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to RAID mode by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data...
... Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for "Redundant Array of data from one drive fails. 2 RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is called data mirroring that optimizes ... drives of the "User Manual" in our support CD, then you make a SATA driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to RAID mode by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data...
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...Shell> prompt, enter the command "drvcfg" and click . Set the "SATA Mode" option to save and exit. E. F. Way 2: (for BIOS update in ASRock's official website: www.asrock.com. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. Set the "Onboard RAID 3TB+ Unlocker" option to enter boot menu .... B. Note: This method can be applied to support RAID disk size over 2TB and speed up UEFI A. AMD has not released the BIOS code to support A88X chipset, please wait for Windows® 8 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in EFI shell". D.
...Shell> prompt, enter the command "drvcfg" and click . Set the "SATA Mode" option to save and exit. E. F. Way 2: (for BIOS update in ASRock's official website: www.asrock.com. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. Set the "Onboard RAID 3TB+ Unlocker" option to enter boot menu .... B. Note: This method can be applied to support RAID disk size over 2TB and speed up UEFI A. AMD has not released the BIOS code to support A88X chipset, please wait for Windows® 8 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in EFI shell". D.
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... Manual" in our support CD. 1.4.2 Configuring Legacy RAID ROM For AMD A88X Chipset When the appropriate prompt appears during POST, press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. 1.
... Manual" in our support CD. 1.4.2 Configuring Legacy RAID ROM For AMD A88X Chipset When the appropriate prompt appears during POST, press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. 1.
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When completed, you will see the new array on the main screen. Select a caching mode and press to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 14 Press to proceed. Press to confirm and then press to return to the previous screen.
When completed, you will see the new array on the main screen. Select a caching mode and press to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 14 Press to proceed. Press to confirm and then press to return to the previous screen.
User Manual
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... CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be...
... CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be...
User Manual
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... Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 4 Chassis temperature sensing - Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / ... - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 Header by AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control - CASE OPEN detection -
... Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 4 Chassis temperature sensing - Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / ... - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 Header by AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control - CASE OPEN detection -
User Manual
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... own risk and expense. Deep Color mode will be done at your system. We are only supported under Windows® 8 / 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. xvYCC and Deep Color are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends... is supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 5 It should be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. If you adopt. You can use . 3. HBR is no such limitation.
... own risk and expense. Deep Color mode will be done at your system. We are only supported under Windows® 8 / 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. xvYCC and Deep Color are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends... is supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 5 It should be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. If you adopt. You can use . 3. HBR is no such limitation.
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... and save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for you to access ASRock Instant Flash. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,... Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your system. ASRock APP Charger allows you - ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can update your BIOS only in a few seconds. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to turn on your PC in just a...
... and save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for you to access ASRock Instant Flash. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,... Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your system. ASRock APP Charger allows you - ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can update your BIOS only in a few seconds. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to turn on your PC in just a...
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... cannot be placed in games. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your USB disk. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). The...
... cannot be placed in games. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your USB disk. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). The...
User Manual
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... USB 2.0 Keyboard T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A88X-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 eSATA3_1 USB_67 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 1 USB_45 MINI_PCIE1...: MIC IN Top: HD_AUDIO1 1 WiFi-802.11n+BT Module NUT2 ATX12V1 NUT1 PCIE1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_2 SATA3_1 64Mb BIOS Bottom: Optical SPDIF USB3_0_1 1 13
... USB 2.0 Keyboard T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A88X-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 eSATA3_1 USB_67 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 1 USB_45 MINI_PCIE1...: MIC IN Top: HD_AUDIO1 1 WiFi-802.11n+BT Module NUT2 ATX12V1 NUT1 PCIE1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_2 SATA3_1 64Mb BIOS Bottom: Optical SPDIF USB3_0_1 1 13
User Manual
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...) (see p.13, No. 4) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap 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 clear the... 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin...
...) (see p.13, No. 4) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap 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 clear the... 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin...
User Manual
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... between on -board PC screen) or HDMI (HDMI-In Source). Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on your monitor to [Disable]. 2. If there is set to the HDMI-Out port on the motherboard via an HDMI...
... between on -board PC screen) or HDMI (HDMI-In Source). Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on your monitor to [Disable]. 2. If there is set to the HDMI-Out port on the motherboard via an HDMI...
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... you see on the system chassis. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. 48 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 advanced system... not exactly match what you start up or down to select items, then press to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. 4.
... you see on the system chassis. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. 48 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 advanced system... not exactly match what you start up or down to select items, then press to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. 4.
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... Controller" feature. The default value is for SATA3_5, SATA3_6 and eSATA ports. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Use this item to build RAID on SATA3_5, SATA3_6 and eSATA ports, please disable this item to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5, SATA3_6...
... Controller" feature. The default value is for SATA3_5, SATA3_6 and eSATA ports. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Use this item to build RAID on SATA3_5, SATA3_6 and eSATA ports, please disable this item to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5, SATA3_6...
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... or disable OEM Logo. The only restriction is set to boot. The default value is [Enabled]. 66 You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to [On], it will display the available devices on your computer's boot time. Bootup Num-Lock... support UEFI GOP in Widows® to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of these three options: [Disabled] - There are a few restrictions. 1. There are three configuration options: [Disabled], [...
... or disable OEM Logo. The only restriction is set to boot. The default value is [Enabled]. 66 You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to [On], it will display the available devices on your computer's boot time. Bootup Num-Lock... support UEFI GOP in Widows® to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of these three options: [Disabled] - There are a few restrictions. 1. There are three configuration options: [Disabled], [...
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Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - If you are using Windows® 8 64-bit and all of Boot Failure Guard. Select Legacy only to run those that support UEFI option ROM ...
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - If you are using Windows® 8 64-bit and all of Boot Failure Guard. Select Legacy only to run those that support UEFI option ROM ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A88X-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 eSATA3_1 USB_67 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 1 USB_45 ...: HD_AUDIO1 1 WiFi-802.11n+BT Module NUT2 ATX12V1 NUT1 PCIE1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_2 SATA3_1 64Mb BIOS Bottom: Optical SPDIF USB3_0_1 1 English 3 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
...T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A88X-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 eSATA3_1 USB_67 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 1 USB_45 ...: HD_AUDIO1 1 WiFi-802.11n+BT Module NUT2 ATX12V1 NUT1 PCIE1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_2 SATA3_1 64Mb BIOS Bottom: Optical SPDIF USB3_0_1 1 English 3 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
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... to set the BIOS option in the Support CD. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial...
... to set the BIOS option in the Support CD. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial...
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... USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 Header by AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL - CASE OPEN detection - Microsoft®... ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard CPU temperature sensing Monitor - Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ACPI 1.1 compliance ...
... USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 Header by AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL - CASE OPEN detection - Microsoft®... ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard CPU temperature sensing Monitor - Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ACPI 1.1 compliance ...