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...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. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. When finished press Enter. 12 Select 1: Create RAID Volume...or down arrow keys to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Click F2 or Delete to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Unless you have selected RAID 1,...
...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. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. When finished press Enter. 12 Select 1: Create RAID Volume...or down arrow keys to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Click F2 or Delete to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Unless you have selected RAID 1,...
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...; 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 9 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 13 3. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing...
...; 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 9 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 13 3. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing...
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2.3 Installing Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you exit BIOS setup. Press key to your RAID configuration. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to save your change before setting your USB storage device with ...
2.3 Installing Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you exit BIOS setup. Press key to your RAID configuration. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to save your change before setting your USB storage device with ...
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2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility, depending on the HDD capacity and the OS you are installing. OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Over 2.2 TB Not supported ... supported Option ROM Setting UEFI SETUP UTILITY\Boot\ CSM [Launch Storage n/a OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required RAID Utility UEFI Setup Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Windows 8.1 / 8 Under 2.2 Over 2.2 TB TB Over 2.2 TB Enabled Enabled Disabled Under 2.2 TB Disabled UEFI SETUP...
2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility, depending on the HDD capacity and the OS you are installing. OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Over 2.2 TB Not supported ... supported Option ROM Setting UEFI SETUP UTILITY\Boot\ CSM [Launch Storage n/a OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required RAID Utility UEFI Setup Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Windows 8.1 / 8 Under 2.2 Over 2.2 TB TB Over 2.2 TB Enabled Enabled Disabled Under 2.2 TB Disabled UEFI SETUP...
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2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Create RAID Volume window appears. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Volume0 13 Press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility -
2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Create RAID Volume window appears. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Volume0 13 Press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility -
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Press to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. If you set up. If you install OS. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you want to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 Please note that you want to complete the setup of RAID.
Press to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. If you set up. If you install OS. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you want to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 Please note that you want to complete the setup of RAID.
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Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup you may start installing Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS as usual. 17 3.
Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup you may start installing Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS as usual. 17 3.
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...® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 / 8.1 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST... 18 4. 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:...
...® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 / 8.1 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST... 18 4. 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:...
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... this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. In this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
... this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. In this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
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Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor OS • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector •...Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch ...
Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor OS • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector •...Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch ...
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... even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 6 It should be less than 4GB for... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
... even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 6 It should be less than 4GB for... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse 37 Clr CMOS ATX12V1 Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 2 3 4 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 5 6 PWR_FAN1 DP_1 HDMI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240...I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 MINI_PCIE1 PCIE5 CMOS Battery COM1 1 1 PCIE6 PLED1 1 TPMS1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 SPEAKER1 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 Z97 SATAE_0 BIOS_A 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A_LED BIOS_B 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B_LED 1 BIOS_SEL1 SATAE_1 CHA_FAN1 Dr. Debug Reset Power 19 20 21 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse 37 Clr CMOS ATX12V1 Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 2 3 4 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 5 6 PWR_FAN1 DP_1 HDMI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240...I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 MINI_PCIE1 PCIE5 CMOS Battery COM1 1 1 PCIE6 PLED1 1 TPMS1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 SPEAKER1 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 Z97 SATAE_0 BIOS_A 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A_LED BIOS_B 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B_LED 1 BIOS_SEL1 SATAE_1 CHA_FAN1 Dr. Debug Reset Power 19 20 21 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23...
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... Connector (SATA3_1) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 18 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 19 SATA Express Connector (SATAE_0) 20 SATA Express Connector (SATAE_1) 21 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 22 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 23 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 27...
... Connector (SATA3_1) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 18 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 19 SATA Express Connector (SATAE_0) 20 SATA Express Connector (SATAE_1) 21 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 22 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 23 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 27...
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... clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS. If you need 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 to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the... supply. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.12, No. 28) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. English 20 After waiting for 5 seconds. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile...
... clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS. If you need 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 to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the... supply. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.12, No. 28) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. English 20 After waiting for 5 seconds. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile...
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... unplug the power supply. This function is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to "B", then the backup BIOS will work on the primary BIOS. However, if the primary BIOS is workable only when you power off your system. English 26 Users may refer...the system. Power Switch (PWRBTN) (see p.12 No. 21) AB BIOS Selection Switch allows the system to boot from different BIOS. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is currently activated. For safety issues, users are not able to ensure ...
... unplug the power supply. This function is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to "B", then the backup BIOS will work on the primary BIOS. However, if the primary BIOS is workable only when you power off your system. English 26 Users may refer...the system. Power Switch (PWRBTN) (see p.12 No. 21) AB BIOS Selection Switch allows the system to boot from different BIOS. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is currently activated. For safety issues, users are not able to ensure ...
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Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 44 English
Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 44 English
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Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to create the partition on Create. Press F10 to AHCI. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Step 2 If you have more... SSD. 50 English The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.4.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. 3.
Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to create the partition on Create. Press F10 to AHCI. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Step 2 If you have more... SSD. 50 English The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.4.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. 3.
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Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 83 English Click to select one or more details. Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 3.8.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Please update them all soon.
Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 83 English Click to select one or more details. Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 3.8.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Please update them all soon.
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... the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. When [Disable] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI...
... the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. When [Disable] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI...
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... 125 English Set [Smart Auto] to disable the USB 3.0 ports. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter ...USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. 4.4.9 USB Configuration Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series USB Controller Enable or disable all the ...
... 125 English Set [Smart Auto] to disable the USB 3.0 ports. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter ...USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. 4.4.9 USB Configuration Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series USB Controller Enable or disable all the ...