RAID Installation Guide
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... RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 8 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 13 3. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4. Guide to SATA...
... RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 8 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 13 3. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4. Guide to SATA...
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...Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the option SATA Mode Selection to [UEFI only]. 8 or Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot to enter BIOS setup utility. Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to disable "CSM". 2.4 Setting the... BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you exit BIOS setup. 2.5 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility...
...Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the option SATA Mode Selection to [UEFI only]. 8 or Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot to enter BIOS setup utility. Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to disable "CSM". 2.4 Setting the... BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you exit BIOS setup. 2.5 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility...
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Press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - 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 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Create RAID Volume window appears.
Press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - 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 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Create RAID Volume window appears.
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If you install OS. Press 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 After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you set up. If you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. Please note that you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID.
If you install OS. Press 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 After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you set up. If you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. Please note that you are only allowed 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 / 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 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS as usual. 17
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...174; 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 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: ...
...174; 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 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: ...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... create a RAID volume. 1. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F2...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...
... create a RAID volume. 1. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F2...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...
User Manual
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... this documentation will be updated, the content of the BIOS setup. H87M-ITX Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of...
... this documentation will be updated, the content of the BIOS setup. H87M-ITX Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of...
User Manual
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... • 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...
... • 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...
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... hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Just save the new BIOS file to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock APP Charger allows you to your USB storage and launch this tool by installing...data streams you are currently transferring. 6 English 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. Lower Latency in games. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to 40% faster than before on the properties of ...
... hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Just save the new BIOS file to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock APP Charger allows you to your USB storage and launch this tool by installing...data streams you are currently transferring. 6 English 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. Lower Latency in games. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to 40% faster than before on the properties of ...
User Manual
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..., making web surfing faster than ever. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to extend their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. Please note that BIOS files need to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG...device, please change "SATA Mode" to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". H87M-ITX ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from our ...
..., making web surfing faster than ever. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to extend their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. Please note that BIOS files need to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG...device, please change "SATA Mode" to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". H87M-ITX ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from our ...
User Manual
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... LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than...those foot long passwords? By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will automatically switch off when the system is powered on the PC. ASRock Restart to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the...
... LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than...those foot long passwords? By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will automatically switch off when the system is powered on the PC. ASRock Restart to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the...
User Manual
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... SPDIF USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 TPMS1 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 Intel H87 64Mb BIOS H87M-ITX PCIE1 SATA_3_3 SATA_3_2 SATA_3_1 SATA_3_0 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 CMOS Battery 7 USB3_5_6 8 9 Super I/O 1 USB_10_11 PANEL1 Bottom: MIC IN 16 15 14 13 12 11...
... SPDIF USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 TPMS1 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 Intel H87 64Mb BIOS H87M-ITX PCIE1 SATA_3_3 SATA_3_2 SATA_3_1 SATA_3_0 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 CMOS Battery 7 USB3_5_6 8 9 Super I/O 1 USB_10_11 PANEL1 Bottom: MIC IN 16 15 14 13 12 11...
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... for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap 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 short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is... that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. If you update the BIOS. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Short". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
... for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap 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 short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is... that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. If you update the BIOS. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Short". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
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H87M-ITX 3. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to create the partition on Create. Enter Windows 8/7. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your system, it is recommended to your settings. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then... Editor window and restart the computer. 4. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs...
H87M-ITX 3. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to create the partition on Create. Enter Windows 8/7. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your system, it is recommended to your settings. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then... Editor window and restart the computer. 4. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs...
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... system off and then back on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For...
... system off and then back on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For...
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... entering S4/S5 state. 78 English 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. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet...
... entering S4/S5 state. 78 English 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. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet...
Quick Installation Guide
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Motherboard Layout 1 H87M-ITX 2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 ATX12V1 CLRCMOS1 1 3 4 DVI VGA1 CI1 1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 HDMI1 X ... SPDIF USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 TPMS1 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 Intel H87 64Mb BIOS H87M-ITX PCIE1 SATA_3_3 SATA_3_2 SATA_3_1 SATA_3_0 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 CMOS Battery 7 USB3_5_6 8 9 Super I/O 1 USB_10_11 PANEL1 Bottom: MIC IN 16 15 14 13 12 11...
Motherboard Layout 1 H87M-ITX 2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 ATX12V1 CLRCMOS1 1 3 4 DVI VGA1 CI1 1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 HDMI1 X ... SPDIF USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 TPMS1 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 Intel H87 64Mb BIOS H87M-ITX PCIE1 SATA_3_3 SATA_3_2 SATA_3_1 SATA_3_0 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 CMOS Battery 7 USB3_5_6 8 9 Super I/O 1 USB_10_11 PANEL1 Bottom: MIC IN 16 15 14 13 12 11...
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... without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87M-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock H87M-ITX Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87M-ITX Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
... without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87M-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock H87M-ITX Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87M-ITX Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
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... • 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...
... • 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...