Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to create a RAID volume. 1. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the ...
Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to create a RAID volume. 1. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the ...
RAID Installation Guide
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1. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2
1. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2
RAID Installation Guide
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This section will double the data transfer rate of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. ...
This section will double the data transfer rate of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. ...
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... steps below. STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7...
... steps below. STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7...
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...-bit on a large hard disk (ex. Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit: A. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 E. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this hotfix then reboot by itself. If you encounter this problem. After installing Windows®...
...-bit on a large hard disk (ex. Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit: A. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 E. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this hotfix then reboot by itself. If you encounter this problem. After installing Windows®...
User Manual
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.... CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation. Version 1.0... Published September 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. In no responsibility for identification or ...
.... CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation. Version 1.0... Published September 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. In no responsibility for identification or ...
User Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
User Manual
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...; ASRock Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 2 x Screws for M.2 Socket • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock...
...; ASRock Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 2 x Screws for M.2 Socket • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock...
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Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 3 4 5 67 8 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DDR4_D2 (64 bit, 284-pin module) DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 284-pin module) DDR4_C2 (64 bit, ... CHA_FAN3 19 20 21 22 S_SATA3_0_1 M2_1 S_SATA3_2_3 CT5 CT4 RoHS CT3 CT2 CT1 23 MINI_PCIE1 Purity SoundTM 2 CT5 HD_AUDIO1 1 T BT1 1 SATA3_0_1 PCIE2 PCIE3 X99 Professional PCIE4 Intel X99 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 ULTRA_M2 CT4 PCIE_PWR1 CT3 CT2 Super I/O PCIE5 COM1 1 CHA_FAN1 USB5_6 USB3_4 CLRMOS1 1 1 1 1 Super I/O TPMS1 BIOS_A 128Mb BIOS...
Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 3 4 5 67 8 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DDR4_D2 (64 bit, 284-pin module) DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 284-pin module) DDR4_C2 (64 bit, ... CHA_FAN3 19 20 21 22 S_SATA3_0_1 M2_1 S_SATA3_2_3 CT5 CT4 RoHS CT3 CT2 CT1 23 MINI_PCIE1 Purity SoundTM 2 CT5 HD_AUDIO1 1 T BT1 1 SATA3_0_1 PCIE2 PCIE3 X99 Professional PCIE4 Intel X99 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 ULTRA_M2 CT4 PCIE_PWR1 CT3 CT2 Super I/O PCIE5 COM1 1 CHA_FAN1 USB5_6 USB3_4 CLRMOS1 1 1 1 1 Super I/O TPMS1 BIOS_A 128Mb BIOS...
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... any components, place them on a carpet. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the... components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Chapter 2 Installation This is an EATX form factor motherboard. Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to ensure that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure...
... any components, place them on a carpet. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the... components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Chapter 2 Installation This is an EATX form factor motherboard. Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to ensure that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure...
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Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series 6 A B 7 A B 8 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15 English
Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series 6 A B 7 A B 8 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15 English
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...DDR4_D2 to use more than four memory modules are installed, then Triple Channel Memory Technology is activated. Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 284-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology... the four DDR4 DIMM slots above are fully installed, and you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 3. Quad Channel Memory Configuration Priority DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 DDR4_C1 DDR4_C2 DDR4_D1 DDR4_D2 1 Populated ...
...DDR4_D2 to use more than four memory modules are installed, then Triple Channel Memory Technology is activated. Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 284-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology... the four DDR4 DIMM slots above are fully installed, and you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 3. Quad Channel Memory Configuration Priority DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 DDR4_C1 DDR4_C2 DDR4_D1 DDR4_D2 1 Populated ...
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...add-in 4-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 x8 N/A x8 x8 or 4-Way SLITM Mode For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. 19 English PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express ... PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
...add-in 4-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 x8 N/A x8 x8 or 4-Way SLITM Mode For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. 19 English PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express ... PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
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PCIe Slot Configurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) Single Graphics Card PCIE1 x16 PCIE2 N/A PCIE3 N/A PCIE4 N/A PCIE5 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode x16 N/A N/A x8 N/A Three Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 or 3-Way SLITM Mode x8 N/A x8 N/A *4-Way CrossFireXTM and 4-Way SLITM are not supported for CPU with 28 PCIe lanes. For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. English 20
PCIe Slot Configurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) Single Graphics Card PCIE1 x16 PCIE2 N/A PCIE3 N/A PCIE4 N/A PCIE5 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode x16 N/A N/A x8 N/A Three Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 or 3-Way SLITM Mode x8 N/A x8 N/A *4-Way CrossFireXTM and 4-Way SLITM are not supported for CPU with 28 PCIe lanes. For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. English 20
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..., hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis to this header to the motherboard. When connecting your system using the power switch. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place jumper caps over...
..., hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis to this header to the motherboard. When connecting your system using the power switch. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place jumper caps over...
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Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series Serial ATA3 Connectors (S_SATA3_0_1: see p.7, No. 22) (S_SATA3_2_3: see p.7, No. 23) (SATA3_0_1: see p.7, No. 24) (SATA3_2_3: see p.7,...+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides six USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers and one port on this motherboard. USB 3.0 Headers (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.7, No. 18) (19-pin USB3_9_10) (see p.7, No. 21) (USB3_8) (see p.7, No. 38)...
Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series Serial ATA3 Connectors (S_SATA3_0_1: see p.7, No. 22) (S_SATA3_2_3: see p.7, No. 23) (SATA3_0_1: see p.7, No. 24) (SATA3_2_3: see p.7,...+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides six USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers and one port on this motherboard. USB 3.0 Headers (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.7, No. 18) (19-pin USB3_9_10) (see p.7, No. 21) (USB3_8) (see p.7, No. 38)...
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...see p.7, No. 8) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to this connector to the motherboard. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin..., please plug it to this connector when more than three graphics cards are installed. This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector and a 4-pin ATX 12V power connector. Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 5) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see...
...see p.7, No. 8) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to this connector to the motherboard. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin..., please plug it to this connector when more than three graphics cards are installed. This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector and a 4-pin ATX 12V power connector. Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 5) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see...
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... system. English We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. Overclocking may affect your computer and unplug the power supply. + / - 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has eleven smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch, Rapid OC Buttons, Menu Button, PCIe ON/OFF Switch, Slow Mode Switch, BIOS Selection...
... system. English We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. Overclocking may affect your computer and unplug the power supply. + / - 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has eleven smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch, Rapid OC Buttons, Menu Button, PCIe ON/OFF Switch, Slow Mode Switch, BIOS Selection...
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.... However, if the primary BIOS is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to duplicate a working copy of your system. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is out of order, you can use "... , use PCIe ON/OFF Switch to ensure normal system operation. After that you to use your card's specifications please contact the card's vendor. 3. Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series PCIe ON/OFF Switch (PCIE_SWITCH) (see p.7, No. 12) 1234 1: PCIE1 2: PCIE2 3: PCIE4 4: PCIE5 ON PCIe ON/OFF Switch allows...
.... However, if the primary BIOS is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to duplicate a working copy of your system. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is out of order, you can use "... , use PCIe ON/OFF Switch to ensure normal system operation. After that you to use your card's specifications please contact the card's vendor. 3. Fatal1ty X99 Professional Series PCIe ON/OFF Switch (PCIE_SWITCH) (see p.7, No. 12) 1234 1: PCIE1 2: PCIE2 3: PCIE4 4: PCIE5 ON PCIe ON/OFF Switch allows...
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...® SLITM technology. It is not supported. Make sure that your system requires. 2.10 SLITM , 3-Way SLITM , 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-way SLITM, 4-way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you install CPU with 28 lanes, 4-Way SLITM...
...® SLITM technology. It is not supported. Make sure that your system requires. 2.10 SLITM , 3-Way SLITM , 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM , 3-way SLITM, 4-way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you install CPU with 28 lanes, 4-Way SLITM...