Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... system setup, including installing the OS to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. You can find the UI setup instruction and the step by double-clicking RST Storage icon in system at this point! 3. Boot system to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version...
... system setup, including installing the OS to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. You can find the UI setup instruction and the step by double-clicking RST Storage icon in system at this point! 3. Boot system to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version...
RAID Installation Guide
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... the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB flash drive into a USB port B. A. Plug in UEFI setup. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in your USB storage device with RAID...
... the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB flash drive into a USB port B. A. Plug in UEFI setup. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in your USB storage device with RAID...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to Specify Additional Device. 3. Use the up and down arrow keys to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Press Enter to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen...
... Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to Specify Additional Device. 3. Use the up and down arrow keys to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Press Enter to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen...
User Manual
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...1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 I/O Panel 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27 3.1 Installing Drivers 27 3.2 A-Tuning 28 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 32 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 37 3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 42 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral 42 3.5.2 Configuring and...
...1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 I/O Panel 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27 3.1 Installing Drivers 27 3.2 A-Tuning 28 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 32 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 37 3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 42 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral 42 3.5.2 Configuring and...
User Manual
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....asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup...
....asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup...
User Manual
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...pin) • 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (2 x 4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage Multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
...pin) • 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (2 x 4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage Multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
User Manual
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... a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to the list. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can boost the performance of the device. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your USB storage devices. Please be noted that the USB flash drive...
... a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to the list. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can boost the performance of the device. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your USB storage devices. Please be noted that the USB flash drive...
User Manual
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... users. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the root directory of your USB disk. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to "RAID", then you can help you without fear of failing. H87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM...
... users. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the root directory of your USB disk. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to "RAID", then you can help you without fear of failing. H87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM...
User Manual
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..., monitor and take control of it remotely with your PC from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the world. Configure up to power your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English H87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard...
..., monitor and take control of it remotely with your PC from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the world. Configure up to power your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English H87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard...
User Manual
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... Connector (SATA3_0) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 Power LED Header (PLED1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 18 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 25 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) H87 Pro4...
... Connector (SATA3_0) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 Power LED Header (PLED1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 18 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 25 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) H87 Pro4...
User Manual
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... installation wizard to install those required drivers. 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. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work...
... installation wizard to install those required drivers. 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. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work...
User Manual
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... in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. There are certain risks. If Windows 8/7 is in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Feel secure to know that your motherboard supports this...
... in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. There are certain risks. If Windows 8/7 is in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Feel secure to know that your motherboard supports this...
User Manual
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... Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. If your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. There are certain risks. H87 Pro4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is...
... Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. If your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. There are certain risks. H87 Pro4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is...
User Manual
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... optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to your PC. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then...
... optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to your PC. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then...
User Manual
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UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5...
UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5...
Quick Installation Guide
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...DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 Power LED Header (PLED1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 18 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT) 23 Front Panel Audio Header...
...DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 Power LED Header (PLED1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 18 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT) 23 Front Panel Audio Header...
Quick Installation Guide
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...pin) • 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (2 x 4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage Multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
...pin) • 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (2 x 4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage Multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
Quick Installation Guide
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... even supports continuous charging when your USB storage devices. ASRock APP Charger allows you can configure your application's priority ideally and add new programs to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. The performance may depend on your USB storage and launch this tool by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to the list. LAN Application...
... even supports continuous charging when your USB storage devices. ASRock APP Charger allows you can configure your application's priority ideally and add new programs to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. The performance may depend on your USB storage and launch this tool by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to the list. LAN Application...
Quick Installation Guide
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... after entering S4/S5 state. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to other users. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. H87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of your USB disk. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to prevent users from our servers for you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode...
... after entering S4/S5 state. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to other users. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. H87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of your USB disk. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to prevent users from our servers for you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode...
Quick Installation Guide
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... UEFI that installs the LAN driver to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 13 English H87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. You will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using...
... UEFI that installs the LAN driver to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 13 English H87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. You will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using...