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... 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 38 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 43...
... 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 38 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 43...
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3.6 ASRock APP Shop 58 3.6.1 UI Overview 58 3.6.2 Apps 59 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 62 3.6.4 Setting 63 3.7 Start8 64 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 67 4.1 Introduction 67 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 67 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 68 4.2 Main Screen 69 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...
3.6 ASRock APP Shop 58 3.6.1 UI Overview 58 3.6.2 Apps 59 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 62 3.6.4 Setting 63 3.7 Start8 64 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 67 4.1 Introduction 67 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 67 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 68 4.2 Main Screen 69 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...
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... • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI... 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software ...
... • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI... 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software ...
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... For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". H97M ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after...
... For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". H97M ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after...
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Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to the AMD's website for details. 4. ... OS. 1. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is recommended to...
Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to the AMD's website for details. 4. ... OS. 1. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is recommended to...
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...OS. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. English 30 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Step 5 In ...the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in...
...OS. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. English 30 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Step 5 In ...the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in...
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... your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu ... install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 31 English Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it...
... your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu ... install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 31 English Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it...
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..., Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info, Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning 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 ...auto-installed as well. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 32 English
..., Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info, Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning 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 ...auto-installed as well. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 32 English
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Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 36 English
Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 36 English
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H97M 3. Press F10 to your settings. If there are SSD's installed into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 39 English Enter Windows 8/7. Step 2 If ... a hidden partition according to save changes and exit. 5. 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 -> ASRock Utility. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode...
H97M 3. Press F10 to your settings. If there are SSD's installed into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 39 English Enter Windows 8/7. Step 2 If ... a hidden partition according to save changes and exit. 5. 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 -> ASRock Utility. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode...
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... from sleep or shutdown state. The actual screen may not appear in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Configuration. *The UEFI screen is for reference only. H97M 3.5.1 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology allows you to wake up and remote... AR8171/8175 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller > Advanced. *"SWOI" may differ by model. • Make sure that the "PCIE Devices Power On" is enabled in certain driver versions. 49 English
... from sleep or shutdown state. The actual screen may not appear in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Configuration. *The UEFI screen is for reference only. H97M 3.5.1 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology allows you to wake up and remote... AR8171/8175 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller > Advanced. *"SWOI" may differ by model. • Make sure that the "PCIE Devices Power On" is enabled in certain driver versions. 49 English
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Please update them all soon. 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to update. Step 3 Click Update to select one or more details. Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click to start the update process. 62 English Step 1 Please check the item information before update.
Please update them all soon. 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to update. Step 3 Click Update to select one or more details. Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click to start the update process. 62 English Step 1 Please check the item information before update.
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.... If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to disable legacy USB support. Set [Auto] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is recommended to use USB devices under Windows® 7). Select UEFI Setup Only to.... If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. 4.4.8 USB Configuration H97M USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports.
.... If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to disable legacy USB support. Set [Auto] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is recommended to use USB devices under Windows® 7). Select UEFI Setup Only to.... If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. 4.4.8 USB Configuration H97M USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports.
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... are able to other users. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from our support 94 English In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to install... time are having trouble with your current PC and the devices connected. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your USB storage device. 4.5 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to establish an internet curfew or restrict...
... are able to other users. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from our support 94 English In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to install... time are having trouble with your current PC and the devices connected. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your USB storage device. 4.5 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to establish an internet curfew or restrict...
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H97M CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Dehumidifier Function 95 English 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 configure internet connection ...
H97M CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Dehumidifier Function 95 English 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 configure internet connection ...
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... • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI... 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software ...
... • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI... 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software ...
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...to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device. H97M ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users ...may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the...
...to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device. H97M ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users ...may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the...