Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Floppy Configuration Utility to confirm your controller from the list of Windows XP* setup (during operating system setup: 1. Setup will then be visible. 6. Select your exit. Press Y to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Press F6 when you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Install the RAID Driver Using...
... Floppy Configuration Utility to confirm your controller from the list of Windows XP* setup (during operating system setup: 1. Setup will then be visible. 6. Select your exit. Press Y to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Press F6 when you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Install the RAID Driver Using...
User Manual
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... technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10. It helps you can update your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of memory modules on page 13 for proper connection. 7. Due to surveil your BIOS only in Flash ROM. It is supported through overclocking. 6. ASRock Instant Flash is no such limitation. 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows...
... technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10. It helps you can update your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of memory modules on page 13 for proper connection. 7. Due to surveil your BIOS only in Flash ROM. It is supported through overclocking. 6. ASRock Instant Flash is no such limitation. 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows...
User Manual
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... is an optional download. Step 5. For Windows® XP OS: A. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". We recommend using this utility to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. Install the required drivers to your system, and restart your system. Please check Microsoft website for ATITM driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to your computer. Power on...
... is an optional download. Step 5. For Windows® XP OS: A. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". We recommend using this utility to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. Install the required drivers to your system, and restart your system. Please check Microsoft website for ATITM driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to your computer. Power on...
User Manual
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... 31 Description Disable NMI, Parity, video for boot strap proccessor Early CPU Init Exit Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Give control to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is being done after Auto detection of PS/2 mouse. Initialize status register A. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in KBC port. Detects the presence of checkpoints that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo...
... 31 Description Disable NMI, Parity, video for boot strap proccessor Early CPU Init Exit Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Give control to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is being done after Auto detection of PS/2 mouse. Initialize status register A. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in KBC port. Detects the presence of checkpoints that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo...
User Manual
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... ESC keys to OS Loader (typically INT19h). 38 Enable/Disable NMI as selected 90 Late POST initialization of chipset registers. A0 Check boot password if installed. Fill the free area in memory test. Disables the system configuration display if needed . A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. AC End of POST initialization of system management interrupt. A4 Initialize runtime language module. A8 Prepare CPU for Int 19 boot. AB...
... ESC keys to OS Loader (typically INT19h). 38 Enable/Disable NMI as selected 90 Late POST initialization of chipset registers. A0 Check boot password if installed. Fill the free area in memory test. Disables the system configuration display if needed . A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. AC End of POST initialization of system management interrupt. A4 Initialize runtime language module. A8 Prepare CPU for Int 19 boot. AB...
User Manual
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... install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. C. When you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy diskette. 43 B. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen B. Set the option "SATAII Operation Mode" to format and copy files [YN]? Storage Configuration. During POST at the beginning of system boot...
... install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. C. When you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy diskette. 43 B. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen B. Set the option "SATAII Operation Mode" to format and copy files [YN]? Storage Configuration. During POST at the beginning of system boot...
User Manual
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..." from the installation CD. 4. Before you start to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is located in the support CD, "Guide to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and "Intel Rapid Storage Information" for proper configuration. Select the driver to install according to set up system BIOS as well. 2. Begin Windows® setup by using "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration, you can also set RAID configuration. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to the mode you choose...
..." from the installation CD. 4. Before you start to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is located in the support CD, "Guide to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and "Intel Rapid Storage Information" for proper configuration. Select the driver to install according to set up system BIOS as well. 2. Begin Windows® setup by using "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration, you can also set RAID configuration. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to the mode you choose...
User Manual
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... the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the instruction to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system as well. 2. Marvell SATA3 RAID Utility does not support rebuild function under Marvell RAID ROM. 46 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Before you start to configure the RAID function...
... the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the instruction to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system as well. 2. Marvell SATA3 RAID Utility does not support rebuild function under Marvell RAID ROM. 46 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Before you start to configure the RAID function...
User Manual
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...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Turbo 50 [Press Enter] Load CPU EZ OC Setting Load Memory EZ OC Setting Intelligent Energy Saver Good Night LED Overclock Mode BCLK Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Spread Spectrum [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [133] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting QPI Frequency DRAM Frequency 23 [Auto] 4.800GT [Auto] DDR3_1333 [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your memory and motherboard. Good Night LED Enable...
...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Turbo 50 [Press Enter] Load CPU EZ OC Setting Load Memory EZ OC Setting Intelligent Energy Saver Good Night LED Overclock Mode BCLK Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Spread Spectrum [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [133] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting QPI Frequency DRAM Frequency 23 [Auto] 4.800GT [Auto] DDR3_1333 [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your memory and motherboard. Good Night LED Enable...
User Manual
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... (Min:09, Max:21) Ratio Actual Value:21 CPU Ratio Setting Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Intel (R) Virtualization Tech CPU Thermal Throttling No-Excute Memory Protection Hyper Threading Technology Active Processor Cores A20M Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech Intel (R) TurboMode tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [All] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select the ration between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit...
... (Min:09, Max:21) Ratio Actual Value:21 CPU Ratio Setting Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Intel (R) Virtualization Tech CPU Thermal Throttling No-Excute Memory Protection Hyper Threading Technology Active Processor Cores A20M Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech Intel (R) TurboMode tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [All] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select the ration between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit...
User Manual
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... This allows you to select [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. OnBoard Lan This allows you to enable or disable the "OnBoard Lan" feature. 3.4.2Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Primary Graphics Adapter Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan Dr. LAN Link speed : 100Mbps [PCI] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Intel VT-d Configuration +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54...
... This allows you to select [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. OnBoard Lan This allows you to enable or disable the "OnBoard Lan" feature. 3.4.2Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Primary Graphics Adapter Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan Dr. LAN Link speed : 100Mbps [PCI] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Intel VT-d Configuration +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54...
User Manual
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... Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32-Bit Data Transfer Use this item to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.5PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [64] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for compatible IDE devices. DMA Mode DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for PCI device latency timer register. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save...
... Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32-Bit Data Transfer Use this item to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.5PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [64] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for compatible IDE devices. DMA Mode DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for PCI device latency timer register. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save...
User Manual
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...Enabled]. USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote Power On on the system. 65 The default value is selected. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 3.4.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Rate Matching hub USB 3.0 Controller USB Keyboard/Remote Power On USB Mouse Power On [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option...
...Enabled]. USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote Power On on the system. 65 The default value is selected. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 3.4.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Rate Matching hub USB 3.0 Controller USB Keyboard/Remote Power On USB Mouse Power On [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option...
User Manual
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...[Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [EuP], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 3.7 Security Screen In this section, you may also clear it. Boot Logo Use this option to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. For the user password, you enable the option "Full Screen Logo". BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change...
...[Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [EuP], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 3.7 Security Screen In this section, you may also clear it. Boot Logo Use this option to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. For the user password, you enable the option "Full Screen Logo". BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change...
User Manual
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... If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in...
... If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Overclocking Technology" on page 3 for details. 3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For those CPU that only support up to record the OC settings and share with 64-bit CPU, there is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10. In other complicated flash utility. Just launch this utility, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to save the new BIOS file to...
... Overclocking Technology" on page 3 for details. 3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For those CPU that only support up to record the OC settings and share with 64-bit CPU, there is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10. In other complicated flash utility. Just launch this utility, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to save the new BIOS file to...
Quick Installation Guide
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... top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is an optional download. Step 2. Step 3. You must have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your graphics card vendor for details. 21 ASRock P55 Extreme4 Motherboard English Power on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to download it again): http...
... top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is an optional download. Step 2. Step 3. You must have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your graphics card vendor for details. 21 ASRock P55 Extreme4 Motherboard English Power on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to download it again): http...
Quick Installation Guide
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... keys to the user and gets the user response for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested. 8C Late POST initialization of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. 33 Initializes the silent boot module. Initialize the CPU's before booting to OS Loader (typically INT19h). English 33 ASRock P55 Extreme4 Motherboard Also, Check for user input at config display if needed before boot, which includes the programming of chipset...
... keys to the user and gets the user response for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested. 8C Late POST initialization of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. 33 Initializes the silent boot module. Initialize the CPU's before booting to OS Loader (typically INT19h). English 33 ASRock P55 Extreme4 Motherboard Also, Check for user input at config display if needed before boot, which includes the programming of chipset...
Quick Installation Guide
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..., POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 4. 3. If you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CDROM drive. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to enter BIOS Setup utility; When you wish to display the menus. 36 ASRock P55 Extreme4 Motherboard English...
..., POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 4. 3. If you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CDROM drive. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to enter BIOS Setup utility; When you wish to display the menus. 36 ASRock P55 Extreme4 Motherboard English...
RAID Installation Guide
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...; RAID driver. Set up a "RAID Ready" system with a single SATA / SATAII hard disk. Begin Windows® setup by using "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration, you are allowed to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on your system. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be installed to your system as well. 2.3.2 Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System You can start to use "Intel Rapid Storage" in the folder at a later date by booting from the Support CD...
...; RAID driver. Set up a "RAID Ready" system with a single SATA / SATAII hard disk. Begin Windows® setup by using "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration, you are allowed to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on your system. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be installed to your system as well. 2.3.2 Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System You can start to use "Intel Rapid Storage" in the folder at a later date by booting from the Support CD...