Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. Boot system to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will refresh to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. It is not necessary to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. When pop-up menu...
... Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. Boot system to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will refresh to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. It is not necessary to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. When pop-up menu...
RAID Installation Guide
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... RAID driver from a support CD to complete the process. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". B. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; Please note that this document for instructions on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Follow the onscreen instruction to your USB flash drive into a USB port...
... RAID driver from a support CD to complete the process. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". B. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; Please note that this document for instructions on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Follow the onscreen instruction to your USB flash drive into a USB port...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Enter. 5. Press Enter to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a prompt that says, Press F6 if you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create the volume. 9. Select 4: Exit and press Enter. 11. Press S to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files...
... Enter. 5. Press Enter to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a prompt that says, Press F6 if you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create the volume. 9. Select 4: Exit and press Enter. 11. Press S to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files...
User Manual
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... 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 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 36 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 41 3.5 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On...
... 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 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 36 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 41 3.5 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On...
User Manual
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... • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" • 1 x IR header •...
... • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" • 1 x IR header •...
User Manual
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... many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). RealTime Analysis of the device. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to update the system BIOS in...
... many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). RealTime Analysis of the device. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to update the system BIOS in...
User Manual
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... devices connected. In order to other users. ASRock System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your USB disk. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to prevent users from the support CD to your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode. 7 English If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to be used under Windows® 32-bit...
... devices connected. In order to other users. ASRock System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your USB disk. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to prevent users from the support CD to your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode. 7 English If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to be used under Windows® 32-bit...
User Manual
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.... Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. The fans will be able 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. 9 English ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to your PC from our support...
.... Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. The fans will be able 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. 9 English ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to your PC from our support...
User Manual
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...) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA_4) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 12 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 TPM Header (TPMS1) 21 Print Port Header (LPT1) 22 COM Port Header...
...) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA_4) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 12 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 TPM Header (TPMS1) 21 Print Port Header (LPT1) 22 COM Port Header...
User Manual
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... power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details. 4. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that your system requires. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect...
... power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details. 4. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that your system requires. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect...
User Manual
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... Uninstaller is an optional download. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click...
... Uninstaller is an optional download. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click...
User Manual
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... drivers you install can work properly. 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. Click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. H87M Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
... drivers you install can work properly. 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. Click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. H87M Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
User Manual
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... will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. If your motherboard supports this feature...
... will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. If your motherboard supports this feature...
User Manual
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... Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to crash while booting. There are certain risks. Double click on OK. 41 English If Windows 8/7 is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. If your motherboard supports...
... Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to crash while booting. There are certain risks. Double click on OK. 41 English If Windows 8/7 is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. If your motherboard supports...
User Manual
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UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are required. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to other required drivers automatically. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to update your USB storage device. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. In...
UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are required. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to other required drivers automatically. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to update your USB storage device. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. In...
User Manual
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... recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is recommended to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 84 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates...
... recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is recommended to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 84 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates...
Quick Installation Guide
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...) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA_4) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 12 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 TPM Header (TPMS1) 21 Print Port Header (LPT1) 22 COM Port Header...
...) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA_4) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 12 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 TPM Header (TPMS1) 21 Print Port Header (LPT1) 22 COM Port Header...
Quick Installation Guide
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... x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial...
... x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial...
Quick Installation Guide
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... RAM is included in RAID mode. 11 English Please note that it also boosts the speed of internet access granted to your current PC and the devices connected. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to other users. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. And it reduces the frequency of your USB storage device. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. You may prevent motherboard...
... RAM is included in RAID mode. 11 English Please note that it also boosts the speed of internet access granted to your current PC and the devices connected. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to other users. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. And it reduces the frequency of your USB storage device. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. You may prevent motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide
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..., 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 The fans will be able to your PC from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is met. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is a handy tool in A-Tuning. H87M ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology...
..., 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 The fans will be able to your PC from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is met. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is a handy tool in A-Tuning. H87M ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology...
