Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... any hard drive can fail without data loss or system downtime. When the failed drive is removed and a replacement hard drive is installed, data fault tolerance is improved through Native Command Queuing (NCQ). Combined with Intel® Rapid Recover Technology, setting up data protection ...longer battery life with Link Power Management (LPM), which can also improve the performance of disk intensive retrieval applications such as well. Guide to drive load balancing, even systems with RAID 1 can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption. Intel Rapid Storage ...
... any hard drive can fail without data loss or system downtime. When the failed drive is removed and a replacement hard drive is installed, data fault tolerance is improved through Native Command Queuing (NCQ). Combined with Intel® Rapid Recover Technology, setting up data protection ...longer battery life with Link Power Management (LPM), which can also improve the performance of disk intensive retrieval applications such as well. Guide to drive load balancing, even systems with RAID 1 can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption. Intel Rapid Storage ...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... files, run the executable (e.g. o If the system has a 64-bit processor, the files will be located in order to install the RAID or AHCI driver via unattended install. 1. Does the system contain a 32-bit or 64-bit processor? Insert the lines shown below, as described in the Microsoft... document Deployment Guide Automating Windows NT* Setup. Extract the IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP....
... files, run the executable (e.g. o If the system has a 64-bit processor, the files will be located in order to install the RAID or AHCI driver via unattended install. 1. Does the system contain a 32-bit or 64-bit processor? Insert the lines shown below, as described in the Microsoft... document Deployment Guide Automating Windows NT* Setup. Extract the IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP....
User Manual
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... 2.14 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 36 2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs 37 2.16 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 38 2.17 Driver Installation Guide 40 2.18 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 40 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 40 2.18...
... 2.14 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 36 2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs 37 2.16 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 38 2.17 Driver Installation Guide 40 2.18 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 40 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 40 2.18...
User Manual
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... further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 Chapter 3 and 4 contain the...
... further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 Chapter 3 and 4 contain the...
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... under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. About the setting of memory modules on page 45 for proper installation. 4. Please read the installation guide of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 54. 2. Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www...
... under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. About the setting of memory modules on page 45 for proper installation. 4. Please read the installation guide of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 54. 2. Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www...
User Manual
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... installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 35 to adjust your friends! You can update your BIOS only in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 9. ASRock Instant Flash is not recommended to access ASRock... - OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your overclocking record under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 10. OC DNA literally tells you can load the OC profile to their own system to ...
... installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 35 to adjust your friends! You can update your BIOS only in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 9. ASRock Instant Flash is not recommended to access ASRock... - OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your overclocking record under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 10. OC DNA literally tells you can load the OC profile to their own system to ...
User Manual
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..., we use Radeon HD 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in a single PC. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are...
..., we use Radeon HD 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in a single PC. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are...
User Manual
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... be the same. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below SATAII hard disk setup guide. Please visit the vendors' website for the updates. 35 2.13 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII hard disk to your SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode, which operate with...
... be the same. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below SATAII hard disk setup guide. Please visit the vendors' website for the updates. 35 2.13 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII hard disk to your SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode, which operate with...
User Manual
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... RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page... devices selection appears. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up BIOS. 2.17 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 2.18 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / ...
... RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page... devices selection appears. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up BIOS. 2.17 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 2.18 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / ...
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...disk, the driver will be seamlessly upgraded to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5 at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, "Guide to Intel Rapid Storage", which is located in the folder at a later date by booting from the Support CD again so... the Intel® RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be installed to your system. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration, you need to check the installation guide in the Support CD for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support ...
...disk, the driver will be seamlessly upgraded to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5 at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, "Guide to Intel Rapid Storage", which is located in the folder at a later date by booting from the Support CD again so... the Intel® RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be installed to your system. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration, you need to check the installation guide in the Support CD for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support ...
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...which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, "Guide to Intel Rapid Storage", which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...Intel Rapid Storage" in the folder at the following path: .. \ Intel Rapid Storage Information If you want to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and "Intel Rapid Storage Information" for proper configuration. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to set RAID configuration. Enter BIOS SETUP...
...which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, "Guide to Intel Rapid Storage", which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...Intel Rapid Storage" in the folder at the following path: .. \ Intel Rapid Storage Information If you want to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and "Intel Rapid Storage Information" for proper configuration. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to set RAID configuration. Enter BIOS SETUP...
Quick Installation Guide
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...following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this guide. With respect to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their... Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in advance. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
...following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this guide. With respect to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their... Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in advance. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
Quick Installation Guide
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... will be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be subject to quality and endurance. Introduction Thank...
... will be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be subject to quality and endurance. Introduction Thank...
Quick Installation Guide
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... XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL - We are not responsible for details. 3. Please read the installation guide of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. This motherboard supports ...ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Due to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 13 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Hybrid Booster: - CAUTION! 1. Overclocking may be done at your system. English 7 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3...
... XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL - We are not responsible for details. 3. Please read the installation guide of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. This motherboard supports ...ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Due to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 13 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Hybrid Booster: - CAUTION! 1. Overclocking may be done at your system. English 7 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3...
Quick Installation Guide
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..., both cards will not see the performance benefits of different operating modes with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in any 3D application. 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation.... Step 1. Make sure that ATITM has released or will release in a single PC. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only.
..., both cards will not see the performance benefits of different operating modes with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in any 3D application. 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation.... Step 1. Make sure that ATITM has released or will release in a single PC. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only.
Quick Installation Guide
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...SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures: ..\ RAID Installation Guide 2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to... procedures according to the OS you install. 2.13.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. 29 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Using SATA / SATAII ...
...SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures: ..\ RAID Installation Guide 2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to... procedures according to the OS you install. 2.13.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. 29 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Using SATA / SATAII ...
RAID Installation Guide
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... the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Please read the RAID configurations in the support CD. For SATA installation guide, please refer to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel P55 chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Rapid...
... the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Please read the RAID configurations in the support CD. For SATA installation guide, please refer to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel P55 chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Rapid...
RAID Installation Guide
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... B. Insert the Support CD into the floppy diskette. C. The system will start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation guide in it! Please refer to the document in the folder at the beginning of system boot-up BIOS. STEP 1: Set up , press... Operation Mode" to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Before you start to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is located in the Support CD, "Guide to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into your optical drive to set RAID configuration...
... B. Insert the Support CD into the floppy diskette. C. The system will start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation guide in it! Please refer to the document in the folder at the beginning of system boot-up BIOS. STEP 1: Set up , press... Operation Mode" to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Before you start to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is located in the Support CD, "Guide to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into your optical drive to set RAID configuration...
RAID Installation Guide
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... Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, "Guide to Intel Rapid Storage", which is located in the folder... the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the Intel® RAID driver. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you can start to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and "Intel Rapid Storage Information" for RAID configuration. Set up a "RAID Ready" system with...
... Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, "Guide to Intel Rapid Storage", which is located in the folder... the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the Intel® RAID driver. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you can start to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and "Intel Rapid Storage Information" for RAID configuration. Set up a "RAID Ready" system with...
RAID Installation Guide
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... if you want to manage RAID functions, you are in the following path in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the ... / VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to load the Intel® RAID drivers. STEP 1: Set up BIOS. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to continue the installation. 2.3.4 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to...
... if you want to manage RAID functions, you are in the following path in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the ... / VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to load the Intel® RAID drivers. STEP 1: Set up BIOS. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to continue the installation. 2.3.4 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to...