Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... either Start Menu or by step instructions below. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. When pop-up menu appears, chose which SSD you wish to use as the Cache device, which HDD you wish to Accelerate, if you want to use the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to build RAID 0 or RAID...
... either Start Menu or by step instructions below. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. When pop-up menu appears, chose which SSD you wish to use as the Cache device, which HDD you wish to Accelerate, if you want to use the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to build RAID 0 or RAID...
RAID Installation Guide
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... RAID Installer". STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your system. 7 A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Please refer to p.8 -16 of this document for instructions on how to complete the process. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Plug...
... RAID Installer". STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your system. 7 A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Please refer to p.8 -16 of this document for instructions on how to complete the process. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Plug...
RAID Installation Guide
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4. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. 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...
4. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. 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...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to confirm your controller and continue. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. When you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Select...
... the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to confirm your controller and continue. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. When you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Select...
User Manual
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... 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 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology 42 3.5.1 Configuring and Using Sunlogin...
... 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 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology 42 3.5.1 Configuring and Using Sunlogin...
User Manual
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... VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. In case any modifications of 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. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities...
... VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. In case any modifications of 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. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities...
User Manual
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..."Hot Plug" functions Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion header • 1 x TPM header • 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi...
..."Hot Plug" functions Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion header • 1 x TPM header • 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi...
User Manual
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... enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can boost the performance of your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your USB storage devices. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can configure...
... enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can boost the performance of your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your USB storage devices. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can configure...
User Manual
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... internet access granted to update their lifespan. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 7 English And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to your USB disk. Please note that BIOS files need to "RAID...
... internet access granted to update their lifespan. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 7 English And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to your USB disk. Please note that BIOS files need to "RAID...
User Manual
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... boot up speed makes it hard to windows automatically! ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows 8 from a cold boot. Good Night LED will completely change your user experience and behavior. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be able to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers...
... boot up speed makes it hard to windows automatically! ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows 8 from a cold boot. Good Night LED will completely change your user experience and behavior. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be able to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers...
User Manual
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If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. H87M-ITX Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix...
If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. H87M-ITX Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix...
User Manual
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... is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- If your system to wake up faster from 3 into 0. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into...
... is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- If your system to wake up faster from 3 into 0. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into...
User Manual
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... Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to crash while booting. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. H87M-ITX 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows...
... Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to crash while booting. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. H87M-ITX 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows...
User Manual
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Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. 4.4.7 USB Configuration H87M-ITX USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. 75 English USB 3.0 Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports.
Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. 4.4.7 USB Configuration H87M-ITX USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. 75 English USB 3.0 Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports.
User Manual
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... your USB storage device. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are having trouble with your system via OMG. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required. In order to prevent users from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode...
... your USB storage device. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are having trouble with your system via OMG. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required. In order to prevent users from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode...
User Manual
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... plug in your UEFI. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 78 English Network Configuration Use this function. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. Instant Flash Save UEFI files...
... plug in your UEFI. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 78 English Network Configuration Use this function. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. Instant Flash Save UEFI files...
Quick Installation Guide
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..."Hot Plug" functions Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion header • 1 x TPM header • 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi...
..."Hot Plug" functions Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion header • 1 x TPM header • 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi...
Quick Installation Guide
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... setting online game's priority higher, it can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. The performance may depend on your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock...
... setting online game's priority higher, it can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. The performance may depend on your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock...
Quick Installation Guide
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... regaining power. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. H87M-ITX ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of internet access granted to other users. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System...
... regaining power. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. H87M-ITX ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of internet access granted to other users. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System...
Quick Installation Guide
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.... Just plug in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be able to power your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. You will automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it...
.... Just plug in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be able to power your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. You will automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it...