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AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X Chipset 23 1 AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide 15 2.1 Components of RAIDXpert Installation ...
AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X Chipset 23 1 AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide 15 2.1 Components of RAIDXpert Installation ...
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...by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in the other drive if one drive to RAID mode by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one logical unit. Hot-Plug ...transfer rate of the data in our support CD, then you to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is called data striping that copies and maintains an identical image of the same model and capacity when creating...
...by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in the other drive if one drive to RAID mode by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one logical unit. Hot-Plug ...transfer rate of the data in our support CD, then you to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is called data striping that copies and maintains an identical image of the same model and capacity when creating...
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...; Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Mode" option to AMD A85X, A75, A55 chipsets. 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 GPT mode to ... When the following screen appears, enter "dh " and click . 6 Click to enter boot menu and select "Built-in ASRock's official website: www.asrock.com. F. At the Shell> prompt, enter the command "drvcfg" and click . Way 2: (for BIOS update in EFI shell". B. G. STEP 1: Set up system boot time. Click to . E.
...; Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Mode" option to AMD A85X, A75, A55 chipsets. 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 GPT mode to ... When the following screen appears, enter "dh " and click . 6 Click to enter boot menu and select "Built-in ASRock's official website: www.asrock.com. F. At the Shell> prompt, enter the command "drvcfg" and click . Way 2: (for BIOS update in EFI shell". B. G. STEP 1: Set up system boot time. Click to . E.
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The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. Press to the Main Menu. Press to exit to restart the computer. Press again to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Please install the operating system to your computer by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in our support CD. 1.4.2 Configuring Legacy ...
The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. Press to the Main Menu. Press to exit to restart the computer. Press again to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Please install the operating system to your computer by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in our support CD. 1.4.2 Configuring Legacy ...
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When completed, you will see the new array on the main screen. Press to proceed. Select a caching mode and press to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 14 Press to confirm and then press to return to the previous screen.
When completed, you will see the new array on the main screen. Press to proceed. Select a caching mode and press to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 14 Press to confirm and then press to return to the previous screen.
User Manual
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... robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. 1 English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. Introduction...
... robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. 1 English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. Introduction...
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quired) English 4 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x IR Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x SPDIF Out Connector • 1 x Power LED Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... 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) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
quired) English 4 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x IR Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x SPDIF Out Connector • 1 x Power LED Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... 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) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
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...for possible damage caused by overclocking. You can use . 5 English FM2A88X Pro+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may.... CAUTION! 1. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. If you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system.
...for possible damage caused by overclocking. You can use . 5 English FM2A88X Pro+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may.... CAUTION! 1. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. If you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system.
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...money, and improves system running speed for you to turn on your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in just a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or...charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for your BIOS only in a few seconds. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge much more . ASRock APP Charger allows you to your computer and up time....
...money, and improves system running speed for you to turn on your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in just a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or...charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for your BIOS only in a few seconds. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge much more . ASRock APP Charger allows you to your computer and up time....
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FM2A88X Pro+ Suspend to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it also boosts the speed of failing. Please note that BIOS files need...
FM2A88X Pro+ Suspend to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it also boosts the speed of failing. Please note that BIOS files need...
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...-45 LAN USB 2.0 5 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 LAN B: USB5 6 USB3_2_3 SATA_1 SATA_2 PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 7 8 X Fast RAM FM2A88X Pro+ SATA_7 SATA_8 9 PCIE2 10 PCIE3 RoHS Super I/O PCIE4 CMOS BATTERY AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 COM1 PCIE5 X X... Fast LAN Fast USB PCI1 64Mb BIOS IR1 1 PCI2 USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 SATA_3 SATA_5 SATA_4 SATA_6 CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED1 1...
...-45 LAN USB 2.0 5 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 LAN B: USB5 6 USB3_2_3 SATA_1 SATA_2 PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 7 8 X Fast RAM FM2A88X Pro+ SATA_7 SATA_8 9 PCIE2 10 PCIE3 RoHS Super I/O PCIE4 CMOS BATTERY AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 COM1 PCIE5 X X... Fast LAN Fast USB PCI1 64Mb BIOS IR1 1 PCI2 USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 SATA_3 SATA_5 SATA_4 SATA_6 CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED1 1...
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... is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting Description Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 14) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you need to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 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 do not clear the CMOS right after you to default setup...
... is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting Description Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 14) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you need to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 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 do not clear the CMOS right after you to default setup...
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... configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. FM2A88X Pro+ 4. This section explains how to use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up the ...software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. 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...UEFI Setup Utility, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. English 39
... configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. FM2A88X Pro+ 4. This section explains how to use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up the ...software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. 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...UEFI Setup Utility, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. English 39
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... for SATA_5, SATA_6, SATA_7 and SATA_8. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 48 English The default value of this item to adjust SATA Mode. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI...
... for SATA_5, SATA_6, SATA_7 and SATA_8. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 48 English The default value of this item to adjust SATA Mode. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI...
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...Lock If this item is you to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. The default value is [Disabled]. FM2A88X Pro+ 4.7 Boot Screen In this section, it... will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to boot. There are a few restrictions. 1. There are three ...
...Lock If this item is you to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. The default value is [Disabled]. FM2A88X Pro+ 4.7 Boot Screen In this section, it... will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to boot. There are a few restrictions. 1. There are three ...
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... ROM only. Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Do not launch? 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 run those that support legacy...
... ROM only. Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Do not launch? 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 run those that support legacy...
Quick Installation Guide
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...-45 LAN USB 2.0 5 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 LAN B: USB5 6 USB3_2_3 SATA_1 SATA_2 PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 7 8 X Fast RAM FM2A88X Pro+ SATA_7 SATA_8 9 PCIE2 10 PCIE3 RoHS Super I/O PCIE4 CMOS BATTERY AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 COM1 PCIE5 X X... Fast LAN Fast USB PCI1 64Mb BIOS IR1 1 PCI2 USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 SATA_3 SATA_5 SATA_4 SATA_6 CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED1 1...
...-45 LAN USB 2.0 5 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 LAN B: USB5 6 USB3_2_3 SATA_1 SATA_2 PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 7 8 X Fast RAM FM2A88X Pro+ SATA_7 SATA_8 9 PCIE2 10 PCIE3 RoHS Super I/O PCIE4 CMOS BATTERY AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 COM1 PCIE5 X X... Fast LAN Fast USB PCI1 64Mb BIOS IR1 1 PCI2 USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 SATA_3 SATA_5 SATA_4 SATA_6 CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED1 1...
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... manual occur, the updated version will be subject to set the BIOS option in the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the...
... manual occur, the updated version will be subject to set the BIOS option in the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the...
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Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x IR Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x SPDIF Out Connector • 1 x Power LED Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... 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) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x IR Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x SPDIF Out Connector • 1 x Power LED Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... 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) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
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Overclocking may be done at your system. 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. We are not responsible for the ...to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. FM2A88X Pro+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain ...
Overclocking may be done at your system. 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. We are not responsible for the ...to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. FM2A88X Pro+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain ...