Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. You MUST have both the HDD you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to... enable automatically, and the RST GUI will refresh to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in system at this point! 3. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology.
... from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. You MUST have both the HDD you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to... enable automatically, and the RST GUI will refresh to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in system at this point! 3. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology.
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Enter. 3. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program...
... Enter. 3. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program...
RAID Installation Guide
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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. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. 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. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. 1.
RAID Installation Guide
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Guide to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is called ...
Guide to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is called ...
RAID Installation Guide
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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\Win7-64_Intel.. STEP 2: Install...
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\Win7-64_Intel.. STEP 2: Install...
RAID Installation Guide
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... this problem. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this hotfix then reboot by itself. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. Windows...
... this problem. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this hotfix then reboot by itself. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. Windows...
User Manual
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... "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in the documentation or product. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for loss of ...be liable for any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com This device complies with Part 15 of this device must accept any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ...
... "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in the documentation or product. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for loss of ...be liable for any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com This device complies with Part 15 of this device must accept any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ...
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 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
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 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
User Manual
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... further notice. In this documentation will be available on ASRock's website as well. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. 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 Cables...
... further notice. In this documentation will be available on ASRock's website as well. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. 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 Cables...
User Manual
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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, ...Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Center: Bottom: MIC IN 34 Top: PCIE_PWR1 T B1 1 RoHS CHA_FAN2 PCIE1 Killer E2200 Z97 Professional PCIE2 1 FATAL TY M2_2 NUT5 NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 NUT1 SATA3_A1 1 USB3_4_5 1 USB3_6_7 7 8 9 1 SATA_PWR_1 10 11 SATA3_A2 12 13 14 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 15...
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, ...Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Center: Bottom: MIC IN 34 Top: PCIE_PWR1 T B1 1 RoHS CHA_FAN2 PCIE1 Killer E2200 Z97 Professional PCIE2 1 FATAL TY M2_2 NUT5 NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 NUT1 SATA3_A1 1 USB3_4_5 1 USB3_6_7 7 8 9 1 SATA_PWR_1 10 11 SATA3_A2 12 13 14 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 15...
User Manual
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...; When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to unplug the power cord before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before installing or removing the motherboard components. Before you install motherboard components or change 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 chassis, please do not touch the ICs. ...
...; When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to unplug the power cord before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before installing or removing the motherboard components. Before you install motherboard components or change 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 chassis, please do not touch the ICs. ...
User Manual
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The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15 English Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 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 Z97 Professional Series Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
User Manual
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... one correct orientation. It is unable to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. English 17 Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you force...
... one correct orientation. It is unable to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. English 17 Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you force...
User Manual
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... 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 mini-PCIe slot: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is unplugged. Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6... PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure...
... 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 mini-PCIe slot: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is unplugged. Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6... PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure...
User Manual
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...The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. The front panel design may configure the way to the motherboard. The LED is off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the power switch on the chassis front panel....GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on when the hard drive is operating. English 21 Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer ...
...The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. The front panel design may configure the way to the motherboard. The LED is off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the power switch on the chassis front panel....GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on when the hard drive is operating. English 21 Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer ...
User Manual
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High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. You don't need to install your system. 2. Please follow the instructions ... HDA to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to this motherboard. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers on the I/O panel, there are for the HD audio panel only. English 23 Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.12, No. 26) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.12, No. 27...
High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. You don't need to install your system. 2. Please follow the instructions ... HDA to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to this motherboard. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers on the I/O panel, there are for the HD audio panel only. English 23 Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.12, No. 26) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.12, No. 27...
User Manual
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... 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.12, No. 5) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 FAN_SPEED 3 + 12V 2 GN D 1 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the ground pin. English... FAN_VOLTAGE GND CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12, No. 2) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.12, No. 1) 1 13 5 1 8 4 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12, No. 24) (3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.12, No. ...
... 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.12, No. 5) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 FAN_SPEED 3 + 12V 2 GN D 1 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the ground pin. English... FAN_VOLTAGE GND CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12, No. 2) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.12, No. 1) 1 13 5 1 8 4 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12, No. 24) (3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.12, No. ...
User Manual
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...system boot. English 26 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.15, No. 17) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection ...identify which enhances the safety and stability of the BIOS files to the primary BIOS to ensure normal system operation. 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on...
...system boot. English 26 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.15, No. 17) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection ...identify which enhances the safety and stability of the BIOS files to the primary BIOS to ensure normal system operation. 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on...
User Manual
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... Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to PCIE4 slot. Currently...
... Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Fatal1ty Z97 Professional Series 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to PCIE4 slot. Currently...
User Manual
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... 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64bit OS. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. Please refer to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a ...CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. 2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards...
... 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64bit OS. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. Please refer to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a ...CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. 2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards...