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... the up or down arrow keys 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. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. Press Enter to select the drive. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. When ...a RAID volume (F6 install method) In order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, ...
... the up or down arrow keys 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. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. Press Enter to select the drive. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. When ...a RAID volume (F6 install method) In order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, ...
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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. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4.
...; 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. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4.
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... the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in UEFI setup. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to enter BIOS setup utility. Please note that this document for all models A. Plug in your system. 7 ...174; 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in the BIOS before setting your system, and press key to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64...
... the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in UEFI setup. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to enter BIOS setup utility. Please note that this document for all models A. Plug in your system. 7 ...174; 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in the BIOS before setting your system, and press key to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64...
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... 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 ... n/a Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 Please refer to the table below to choose the corresponding RAID Utility. 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID...
... 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 ... n/a Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 Please refer to the table below to choose the corresponding RAID Utility. 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID...
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Create RAID Volume window appears. Press . 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Volume0 13
Create RAID Volume window appears. Press . 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Volume0 13
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If you install OS. Please note that you want to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 Press to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. If you set up. 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 complete the setup of RAID.
If you install OS. Please note that you want to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 Press to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. If you set up. 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 complete the setup of RAID.
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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. 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
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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-...choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 7 64-bit, Windows® 8 64bit, or Windows® 8.1 64-bit. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Please make sure to boot. 18 Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows®...
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-...choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 7 64-bit, Windows® 8 64bit, or Windows® 8.1 64-bit. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Please make sure to boot. 18 Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows®...
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 41 3.1 Installing Drivers 41 3.2 F-Stream 42 3.3 Killer Network Manager 46 3.3.1 Installing Killer Network Manager 46 3.3.2 Using Killer Network Manager 46 3.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 49 3.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 54 3.6 ASRock Cloud 59 3.7 ASRock APP Shop 69 3.7.2 Apps 70 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers 73 3.7.4 Setting 74 3.8 Start8 75 3.9 XSplit Broadcaster 78 3.9.1 Live...
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 41 3.1 Installing Drivers 41 3.2 F-Stream 42 3.3 Killer Network Manager 46 3.3.1 Installing Killer Network Manager 46 3.3.2 Using Killer Network Manager 46 3.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 49 3.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 54 3.6 ASRock Cloud 59 3.7 ASRock APP Shop 69 3.7.2 Apps 70 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers 73 3.7.4 Setting 74 3.8 Start8 75 3.9 XSplit Broadcaster 78 3.9.1 Live...
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... CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated,...ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this motherboard, please visit our website for M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer...
... CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated,...ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this motherboard, please visit our website for M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer...
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...), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Kloudian Orbweb.ME Professional (Win 8.1 / 7), XSplit, Killer Network Manager Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis... 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI ...
...), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Kloudian Orbweb.ME Professional (Win 8.1 / 7), XSplit, Killer Network Manager Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis... 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI ...
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...that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Overclocking ...may be done at your system. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Fatal1ty Z97X Killer...
...that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Overclocking ...may be done at your system. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Fatal1ty Z97X Killer...
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...when your boring old keyboard and mouse into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in A-Tuning. Just plug in the ...USB Key and let your SSDs or HDDs in to windows automatically! ASRock APP Charger allows you to extend their BIOS. 9 English Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be designed easy to setup, optimize, and update their lifespan. The UEFI ...
...when your boring old keyboard and mouse into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in A-Tuning. Just plug in the ...USB Key and let your SSDs or HDDs in to windows automatically! ASRock APP Charger allows you to extend their BIOS. 9 English Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be designed easy to setup, optimize, and update their lifespan. The UEFI ...
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... required. 10 English The tutorial will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to "My Favorites" by pressing or during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will explain every detailed setting and help to customize your UEFI easily. ASRock My Favorites in UEFI Another handy design in the...
... required. 10 English The tutorial will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to "My Favorites" by pressing or during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will explain every detailed setting and help to customize your UEFI easily. ASRock My Favorites in UEFI Another handy design in the...
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...REAR SPK FRONT Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN Killer E2200 PCIE1 PCIE2 1 7 SATA_PWR_1 8 9 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 10 SATA3_4 SATA3_1 M2_1 NUT5 NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 NUT1 11 12 SATA3_5 SATA3_2 Purity SoundTM 2 PCIE3 Z97X KILLER PCIE4 Intel Z97 13 14 SATAE_1 SPEAKER1 15 RoHS... PCIE5 1 CLRMOS1 1 CHA_FAN1 16 17 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE_PWR1 PCIE6 COM1 1 USB2_3 USB4_5 1 1 BIOS_A_LED1 BIOS_B_LED1 64Mb BIOS 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 BIOS_B1 BIOS_SEL1 1 PLED1 1 PLED PWRBTN ...
...REAR SPK FRONT Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN Killer E2200 PCIE1 PCIE2 1 7 SATA_PWR_1 8 9 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 10 SATA3_4 SATA3_1 M2_1 NUT5 NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 NUT1 11 12 SATA3_5 SATA3_2 Purity SoundTM 2 PCIE3 Z97X KILLER PCIE4 Intel Z97 13 14 SATAE_1 SPEAKER1 15 RoHS... PCIE5 1 CLRMOS1 1 CHA_FAN1 16 17 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE_PWR1 PCIE6 COM1 1 USB2_3 USB4_5 1 1 BIOS_A_LED1 BIOS_B_LED1 64Mb BIOS 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 BIOS_B1 BIOS_SEL1 1 PLED1 1 PLED PWRBTN ...
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...) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 14 SATA Express Connector (SATAE_1) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 19 Power LED Header (PLED1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 21 TPM Header (TPMS1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3... Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 27 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 28 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 29 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 30 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 13 English Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series No.
...) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 14 SATA Express Connector (SATAE_1) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 19 Power LED Header (PLED1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 21 TPM Header (TPMS1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3... Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 27 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 28 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 29 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 30 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 13 English Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series No.
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... cord from the power supply. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you 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 the clear-CMOS action. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how... is placed on the pins, the jumper is removed. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.12, No. 16) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Open". If no jumper cap is placed...
... cord from the power supply. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you 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 the clear-CMOS action. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how... is placed on the pins, the jumper is removed. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.12, No. 16) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Open". If no jumper cap is placed...
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... the next system boot. Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.12, No. 18) Default Backup BIOS (Main BIOS) This motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, please use "Secure Backup UEFI" in BIOS setup utility to copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation...
... the next system boot. Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.12, No. 18) Default Backup BIOS (Main BIOS) This motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, please use "Secure Backup UEFI" in BIOS setup utility to copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation...
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... SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to save changes and exit. 5. Press F10 to create the partition on Create. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 50 English Exit the Registry... Partition Size desired for your settings. 3. 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...
... SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to save changes and exit. 5. Press F10 to create the partition on Create. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 50 English Exit the Registry... Partition Size desired for your settings. 3. 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...
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Click to select one or more details. Step 3 Click Update to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 73 English Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Please update them all soon.
Click to select one or more details. Step 3 Click Update to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Series 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 73 English Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Please update them all soon.