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... Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 24 2.5 Jumpers Setup 25 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 31 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 34 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 37 3.1 Installing Drivers 37 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 38 3.2.1 UI Overview 38 3.2.2 Apps 39 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers 42 3.2.4 Setting...
... Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 24 2.5 Jumpers Setup 25 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 31 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 34 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 37 3.1 Installing Drivers 37 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 38 3.2.1 UI Overview 38 3.2.2 Apps 39 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers 42 3.2.4 Setting...
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...In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock...
...In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock...
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... 802.3az • Supports PXE 3 English Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Graphics Audio LAN • Integrated AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series Graphics in A-series APU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 • Max. shared memory 2GB • Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required to...
... 802.3az • Supports PXE 3 English Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Graphics Audio LAN • Integrated AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series Graphics in A-series APU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 • Max. shared memory 2GB • Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required to...
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... CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is included • 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection) • 5 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in use . 4 English If either one of them is in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug...
... CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is included • 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection) • 5 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in use . 4 English If either one of them is in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug...
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...8226; CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's web- Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 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) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS...
...8226; CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's web- Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 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) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS...
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... 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 5 AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) 6 RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 15 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) 22 COM Port Header...
... 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 5 AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) 6 RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 15 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) 22 COM Port Header...
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If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software". *The diagram shown here are for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1). 21 English Please refer to page 30 for reference only. Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series 6 CPU_FAN1 +12V AMD_FAN_LED1 or 7 CPU_FAN1 AMD_FAN_LED1 USB_5 Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step. If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock RGB LED".
If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software". *The diagram shown here are for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1). 21 English Please refer to page 30 for reference only. Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series 6 CPU_FAN1 +12V AMD_FAN_LED1 or 7 CPU_FAN1 AMD_FAN_LED1 USB_5 Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step. If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock RGB LED".
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... p.6, No. 20) USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.6, No. 12) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 There is in use AMD SATA ports (SATA3_1~4) for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. SATA3_1 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 SATA3_A2 SATA3_A1 SATA3_2 English Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 15) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1: see...
... p.6, No. 20) USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.6, No. 12) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 There is in use AMD SATA ports (SATA3_1~4) for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. SATA3_1 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 SATA3_A2 SATA3_A1 SATA3_2 English Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 15) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1: see...
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Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us...
Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us...
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Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series 3.4 ASRock RGB LED ASRock RGB LED is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to motherboard components. 1. Failure to do not come with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters. 45 English Please note that the RGB LED strips do so may be damaged. 2. Connecting the LED Strip Connect your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. AB350 Gaming K4 1 FATAL TY...
Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series 3.4 ASRock RGB LED ASRock RGB LED is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to motherboard components. 1. Failure to do not come with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters. 45 English Please note that the RGB LED strips do so may be damaged. 2. Connecting the LED Strip Connect your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. AB350 Gaming K4 1 FATAL TY...
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... options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. AMD fTPM Switch Use this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. C6 Mode Use this to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. If you install Windows...
... options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. AMD fTPM Switch Use this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. C6 Mode Use this to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. If you install Windows...
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PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 57 English Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port.
PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 57 English Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port.
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English 61 Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your liking. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 4.5 Tools Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series RGB LED ASRock RGB LED allows you to adjust the RGB LED color to your USB storage device.
English 61 Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your liking. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 4.5 Tools Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series RGB LED ASRock RGB LED allows you to adjust the RGB LED color to your USB storage device.
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Network Configuration Use this to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to configure internet connection settings for you. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI firmware. 62 English Internet Flash - UEFI Download Server Select a server to update your UEFI. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads...
Network Configuration Use this to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to configure internet connection settings for you. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI firmware. 62 English Internet Flash - UEFI Download Server Select a server to update your UEFI. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads...
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... Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated...
... Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated...
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...Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's web- It should be done at your system. Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 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) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI...
...Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's web- It should be done at your system. Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 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) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI...
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... connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * M2_2 and SATA3_3 share lanes. These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for your bootable devices. If either one of them is one will be disabled. * To minimize the boot time, use , the other one header on this motherboard. SATA3_1 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 SATA3_A2 SATA3_A1 SATA3_2 English Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.1, No. 15) Serial...
... connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * M2_2 and SATA3_3 share lanes. These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for your bootable devices. If either one of them is one will be disabled. * To minimize the boot time, use , the other one header on this motherboard. SATA3_1 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 SATA3_A2 SATA3_A1 SATA3_2 English Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Series Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.1, No. 15) Serial...
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... Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive A. STEP 1: Set up , please click . Click to save to enter UEFI setup utility. B. Plug a USB drive into one of the SATA ports 5 ~ 8 which the size of the RAID disk is loaded, the RAID disk will be created in this guide for AMD A85X, A75, A55 chipsets Way 1: Use legacy RAID ROM to 2TB. During system boot, press to Advanced Storage Configuration. B. D. STEP 4: Windows installation A. D. E. 1.3 Installing Windows® OS With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit...
... Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive A. STEP 1: Set up , please click . Click to save to enter UEFI setup utility. B. Plug a USB drive into one of the SATA ports 5 ~ 8 which the size of the RAID disk is loaded, the RAID disk will be created in this guide for AMD A85X, A75, A55 chipsets Way 1: Use legacy RAID ROM to 2TB. During system boot, press to Advanced Storage Configuration. B. D. STEP 4: Windows installation A. D. E. 1.3 Installing Windows® OS With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit...
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... boot, press to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. STEP 1: Set up , please click . 1.3.2 RAID Functions for Windows® 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 10 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in BIOS setup. Please follow Windows installation instruction to Advanced Storage Configuration. Go to finish the process. B. Set the "SATA Mode" option to a USB flash drive A. Please install the DVD-ROM into one of the USB port...
... boot, press to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. STEP 1: Set up , please click . 1.3.2 RAID Functions for Windows® 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 10 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in BIOS setup. Please follow Windows installation instruction to Advanced Storage Configuration. Go to finish the process. B. Set the "SATA Mode" option to a USB flash drive A. Please install the DVD-ROM into one of the USB port...
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... dropdown menu. 18 AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is designed to configure RAID functions by using RAIDXpert RAID management software under the same directory where RAIDXpert is already running, exit all programs. If you must use one of all components in order to access RAIDXpert over the network. 2.3 Installing RAIDXpert Follow these steps to avoid incompatibility issues with the AMD SATA RAID Controller (the "Host PC"). 2. RAIDXpert is an instruction...
... dropdown menu. 18 AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is designed to configure RAID functions by using RAIDXpert RAID management software under the same directory where RAIDXpert is already running, exit all programs. If you must use one of all components in order to access RAIDXpert over the network. 2.3 Installing RAIDXpert Follow these steps to avoid incompatibility issues with the AMD SATA RAID Controller (the "Host PC"). 2. RAIDXpert is an instruction...