RAID Installation Guide
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Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making a SATA Driver Diskette 3 2. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 1
Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making a SATA Driver Diskette 3 2. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 1
RAID Installation Guide
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... CD into your system. (Do NOT insert any floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Formatting the floppy diskette will need to make a SATA driver diskette. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. WARNING! You may start to RAID Utility for Windows 3 STEP 4: Then you install the...the following path: .. \ RAID Utility for Windows", which is located in the Support CD, "Guide to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive, and press . Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy diskette. Please refer to the document in the folder at ...
... CD into your system. (Do NOT insert any floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Formatting the floppy diskette will need to make a SATA driver diskette. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. WARNING! You may start to RAID Utility for Windows 3 STEP 4: Then you install the...the following path: .. \ RAID Utility for Windows", which is located in the Support CD, "Guide to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive, and press . Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy diskette. Please refer to the document in the folder at ...
RAID Utility for Windows Guide
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RAID Utility for Windows 1. Please enter NVRAIDMAN by clicking on the desktop.) Then, the below screen appears. 1 After you finish the driver installation, you can create, delete, or rebuild any RAID array. Enter NVRAIDMAN RAID driver is also a "Mediashield" shortcut on Start Programs NVIDIA Corporation Mediashield Mediashield. (There is built in nVidia ALL in one driver provided in our support CD.
RAID Utility for Windows 1. Please enter NVRAIDMAN by clicking on the desktop.) Then, the below screen appears. 1 After you finish the driver installation, you can create, delete, or rebuild any RAID array. Enter NVRAIDMAN RAID driver is also a "Mediashield" shortcut on Start Programs NVIDIA Corporation Mediashield Mediashield. (There is built in nVidia ALL in one driver provided in our support CD.
User Manual
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... 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 16 2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 20 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 21 2.10 Driver Installation Guide 21 2.11 HDMR Card Driver Installation 21 2.12 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM Without RAID Functions 22 2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP...
... 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 16 2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 20 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 21 2.10 Driver Installation Guide 21 2.11 HDMR Card Driver Installation 21 2.12 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM Without RAID Functions 22 2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP...
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3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 34 3.3.8 USB Configuration 36 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 36 3.5 Boot Screen 37 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 37 3.6 Security Screen 38 3.7 Exit Screen 39 4 . Software Support 40 4.1 Install Operating System 40 4.2 Support CD Information 40 4.2.1 Running Support CD 40 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 40 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 40 4.2.4 Contact Information 40 APPENDIX: AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology ...... 41 4
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 34 3.3.8 USB Configuration 36 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 36 3.5 Boot Screen 37 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 37 3.6 Security Screen 38 3.7 Exit Screen 39 4 . Software Support 40 4.1 Install Operating System 40 4.2 Support CD Information 40 4.2.1 Running Support CD 40 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 40 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 40 4.2.4 Contact Information 40 APPENDIX: AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology ...... 41 4
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... - CPU Fan Tachometer - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 8) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Motherboard Temperature Sensing - CPU Temperature Sensing - AMI Legal BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Supports "Plug and Play" - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 2 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID 0, 1, JBOD...
... - CPU Fan Tachometer - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 8) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Motherboard Temperature Sensing - CPU Temperature Sensing - AMI Legal BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Supports "Plug and Play" - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 2 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID 0, 1, JBOD...
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...'s Cool 'n' QuietTM technology, please check AMD's website for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver and related information. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Please visit our website for details. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 To improve heat dissipation, remember to SATAII mode. Although this motherboard offers...
...'s Cool 'n' QuietTM technology, please check AMD's website for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver and related information. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Please visit our website for details. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 To improve heat dissipation, remember to SATAII mode. Although this motherboard offers...
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CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2500+ 512MB Single Channel* DX9.0 with WDDM Driver * If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size above 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, the shared memory size ...
CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2500+ 512MB Single Channel* DX9.0 with WDDM Driver * If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size above 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, the shared memory size ...
User Manual
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... Slots (PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot) There are used to insert an ASRock HDMR card with v.92 Modem functionality. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Replace the system cover...completely seated on the slot. Step 4. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on K8NF4G-VSTA motherboard. The default value of Multi Monitor feature. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...Remove the bracket facing the slot that you can install VGA cards and VGA card drivers to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power ...
... Slots (PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot) There are used to insert an ASRock HDMR card with v.92 Modem functionality. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Replace the system cover...completely seated on the slot. Step 4. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on K8NF4G-VSTA motherboard. The default value of Multi Monitor feature. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...Remove the bracket facing the slot that you can install VGA cards and VGA card drivers to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power ...
User Manual
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...install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the Audio CODEC function. in our support CD. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts nVidia® nForce 410 MCP southbridge chipset that supports ...hard disks and RAID functions. STEP 3: Connect one end of your system, please make sure to your chassis. STEP 4: Connect the other drivers installation, please follow the order from up to bottom side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. It is no problem on this motherboard ...
...install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the Audio CODEC function. in our support CD. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts nVidia® nForce 410 MCP southbridge chipset that supports ...hard disks and RAID functions. STEP 3: Connect one end of your system, please make sure to your chassis. STEP 4: Connect the other drivers installation, please follow the order from up to bottom side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. It is no problem on this motherboard ...
User Manual
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... The installation procedures for Windows VistaTM are subject to change . Please select CD- STEP 2: Set Up BIOS. B. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into floppy drive A: press any key. During POST at the beginning of making a SP4 disk: http://www.microsoft.com/...Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/ spdeploy.htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay STEP 1: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. D. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. Besides, there is supposed to change the BIOS setting. If you just...
... The installation procedures for Windows VistaTM are subject to change . Please select CD- STEP 2: Set Up BIOS. B. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into floppy drive A: press any key. During POST at the beginning of making a SP4 disk: http://www.microsoft.com/...Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/ spdeploy.htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay STEP 1: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. D. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. Besides, there is supposed to change the BIOS setting. If you just...
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After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. NOTE. Before you install. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard... more stable overclocking environment. 23 When prompted, insert a floppy disk containing the nVidia® RAID driver. Then, please set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter.../ Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. NOTE. Before you install. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard... more stable overclocking environment. 23 When prompted, insert a floppy disk containing the nVidia® RAID driver. Then, please set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter.../ Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
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... Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers including ASRock Express GbL PCI Express LAN card driver if the system detects the installed devices. Click on...
... Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers including ASRock Express GbL PCI Express LAN card driver if the system detects the installed devices. Click on...
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... For power-saving sake, it is strongly recommended to implement settings. 41 If you are using this feature, please make sure to install "AMD Processor Driver" from the "Support CD" first. Click OK to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology under Windows® system. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system...
... For power-saving sake, it is strongly recommended to implement settings. 41 If you are using this feature, please make sure to install "AMD Processor Driver" from the "Support CD" first. Click OK to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology under Windows® system. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system...
Quick Installation Guide
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AMI Legal BIOS - Motherboard Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL English 6 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CD in header - Front panel audio ...Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM compliant (see CAUTION 8) -
AMI Legal BIOS - Motherboard Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL English 6 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CD in header - Front panel audio ...Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM compliant (see CAUTION 8) -
Quick Installation Guide
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... can support AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology, please check AMD's website for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver and related information. Please check the table on page 19 for proper connection. 6. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English For power-saving's sake, it back again. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Microsoft®...
... can support AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology, please check AMD's website for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver and related information. Please check the table on page 19 for proper connection. 6. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English For power-saving's sake, it back again. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Microsoft®...
Quick Installation Guide
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CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2500+ 512MB Single Channel* DX9.0 with WDDM Driver * If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size above 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, the shared memory size ... system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to 64MB or less than 64MB. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for minimum hardware requirement. English 8 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared...
CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2500+ 512MB Single Channel* DX9.0 with WDDM Driver * If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size above 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, the shared memory size ... system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to 64MB or less than 64MB. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for minimum hardware requirement. English 8 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared...
Quick Installation Guide
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...install VGA cards and VGA card drivers to the chassis with v.92 Modem functionality. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Step 4. Fasten the card to enjoy multi-monitors. 11 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Replace the system cover...with the slot and press firmly until the card is shared with PCIE2 slot; With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on K8NF4G-VSTA motherboard. HDMR slot: The HDMR slot is [Auto], which will disable onboard VGA function when installing VGA card. 2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI...
...install VGA cards and VGA card drivers to the chassis with v.92 Modem functionality. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Step 4. Fasten the card to enjoy multi-monitors. 11 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Replace the system cover...with the slot and press firmly until the card is shared with PCIE2 slot; With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on K8NF4G-VSTA motherboard. HDMR slot: The HDMR slot is [Auto], which will disable onboard VGA function when installing VGA card. 2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI...
Quick Installation Guide
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...the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.9 HDMR Card Driver Installation When you to this motherboard, please install the Realtek Audio driver again; This section will not work successfully. 17 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English However, if you just have to your chassis. If you install... for other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. otherwise, the Audio CODEC will guide you install the drivers to restart your computer, then the Audio CODEC can work . 2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This...
...the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.9 HDMR Card Driver Installation When you to this motherboard, please install the Realtek Audio driver again; This section will not work successfully. 17 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English However, if you just have to your chassis. If you install... for other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. otherwise, the Audio CODEC will guide you install the drivers to restart your computer, then the Audio CODEC can work . 2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This...
Quick Installation Guide
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...Operation Mode" option from [non-RAID] to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into your optical drive to set RAID configuration. English 18 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. The system will start to install ...of making a SP4 disk: http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/ spdeploy.htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay STEP 1: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. When you see these messages, Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive, and press . Then you will lose ALL data...
...Operation Mode" option from [non-RAID] to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into your optical drive to set RAID configuration. English 18 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. The system will start to install ...of making a SP4 disk: http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/ spdeploy.htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay STEP 1: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. When you see these messages, Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive, and press . Then you will lose ALL data...