Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will refresh to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in ... system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. 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. It is not necessary to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will update the new...
Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will refresh to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in ... system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. 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. It is not necessary to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will update the new...
RAID Installation Guide
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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. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 1. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts.
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. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 1. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts.
RAID Installation Guide
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... to the entire system since it 3 This section will cause data damage or data loss. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set...
... to the entire system since it 3 This section will cause data damage or data loss. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set...
RAID Installation Guide
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... boot. 18 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...
... boot. 18 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...
RAID Installation Guide
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... by itself. If you will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 E. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to reboot.) D. Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit: A. After installing Windows® 7 64...
... by itself. If you will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 E. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to reboot.) D. Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit: A. After installing Windows® 7 64...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to RAID. 5. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Unless you have selected ...
Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to RAID. 5. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Unless you have selected ...
User Manual
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... translated in any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are furnished for ...language, in this documentation. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. This device complies with Part 15 of documentation by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in any form or by ...
... translated in any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are furnished for ...language, in this documentation. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. This device complies with Part 15 of documentation by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in any form or by ...
User Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 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 (...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 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 (...
User Manual
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... you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. 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) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In case any...
... you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. 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) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In case any...
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...of your current PC and the devices connected. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 7 English ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. You may prevent motherboard damages due to update their lifespan. Please setup...establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. H87M-ITX ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of your USB disk. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access...
...of your current PC and the devices connected. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 7 English ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. You may prevent motherboard damages due to update their lifespan. Please setup...establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. H87M-ITX ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of your USB disk. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access...
User Manual
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... Night LED will be switched off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with your PC from a cold boot. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long... passwords? ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on or turn it ...
... Night LED will be switched off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with your PC from a cold boot. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long... passwords? ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on or turn it ...
User Manual
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 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 ... 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...
1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 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 ... 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...
User Manual
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... wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation This is an Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause physical injuries to you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the...
... wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation This is an Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause physical injuries to you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the...
User Manual
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The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 17 English H87M-ITX 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. 17 English H87M-ITX Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
User Manual
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... DIMM may be damaged. H87M-ITX 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a ...DDR3 slot; The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It is not allowed...
... DIMM may be damaged. H87M-ITX 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a ...DDR3 slot; The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It is not allowed...
User Manual
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PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard. H87M-ITX 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 21 English
PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard. H87M-ITX 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 21 English
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...and negative pins before connecting the cables. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may configure...may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. H87M-ITX 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to turn off (S5). The LED is on ...
...and negative pins before connecting the cables. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may configure...may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. H87M-ITX 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to turn off (S5). The LED is on ...
User Manual
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...3.0 Headers (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.10, No. 7) DUMMY GND P+7 P-7 USB_PWR GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR 1 Besides two USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are one header on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. 1 Dummy IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PB_D- Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.10, No. 10... 1 English 24 GND IntA_PB_SSTX+ IntA_PB_SSTX- Vbus IntA_PA_D+ IntA_PA_DGND IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTXGND IntA_PA_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRXVbus Besides four USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are one header on this motherboard.
...3.0 Headers (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.10, No. 7) DUMMY GND P+7 P-7 USB_PWR GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR 1 Besides two USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are one header on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. 1 Dummy IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PB_D- Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.10, No. 10... 1 English 24 GND IntA_PB_SSTX+ IntA_PB_SSTX- Vbus IntA_PA_D+ IntA_PA_DGND IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTXGND IntA_PA_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRXVbus Besides four USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are one header on this motherboard.
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...audio panel. H87M-ITX 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to MIC2_L. B. C. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. CPU Fan Connectors 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3 (see p.10, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a ...to install your system. 2. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10, No. 6) 4 GN D + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. You don't need to Ground (GND). English 25 Connect Ground (GND) to connect them for...
...audio panel. H87M-ITX 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to MIC2_L. B. C. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. CPU Fan Connectors 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3 (see p.10, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a ...to install your system. 2. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10, No. 6) 4 GN D + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. You don't need to Ground (GND). English 25 Connect Ground (GND) to connect them for...
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TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.10, No. 1) This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. To use a 4-pin ATX ... Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.10, No. 4) GND Signal This motherboard supports 1 CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed.
TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.10, No. 1) This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. To use a 4-pin ATX ... Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.10, No. 4) GND Signal This motherboard supports 1 CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed.