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Intel(R) Matrix Storage Console 1 Guide to Intel Matrix Storage Manager 1. Please enter Intel Matrix Storage Manager by clicking on Start All Programs Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Intel Matrix Storage Console. Then, the below screen appears. Enter Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID driver is built in Intel ALL in one driver provided in our support CD. After you finish the driver installation, you can create, delete, or rebuild any RAID array.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Console 1 Guide to Intel Matrix Storage Manager 1. Please enter Intel Matrix Storage Manager by clicking on Start All Programs Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Intel Matrix Storage Console. Then, the below screen appears. Enter Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID driver is built in Intel ALL in one driver provided in our support CD. After you finish the driver installation, you can create, delete, or rebuild any RAID array.
RAID Installation Guide
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.... This section will guide you how to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel P55 southbridge chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage. You may install SATA hard disks on ...
.... This section will guide you how to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel P55 southbridge chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage. You may install SATA hard disks on ...
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..." stands for "Redundant Array of the RAID 0 Disk will introduce the basic knowledge of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Matrix Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 function with six independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Guide to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of RAID, and the...
..." stands for "Redundant Array of the RAID 0 Disk will introduce the basic knowledge of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Matrix Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 function with six independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Guide to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of RAID, and the...
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... more hard disk drives. Among the advantages of four hard disk drives is required for this setup. 4 Intel Matrix Storage The Intel Matrix Storage technology supported allows you to change the hard disk drive partition size without losing any data. The Intel Matrix Storage technology creates two partitions on each hard...
... more hard disk drives. Among the advantages of four hard disk drives is required for this setup. 4 Intel Matrix Storage The Intel Matrix Storage technology supported allows you to change the hard disk drive partition size without losing any data. The Intel Matrix Storage technology creates two partitions on each hard...
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... Guide 6 Start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into your optical drive to check the installation guide in the Support CD for boot devices selection appears. B. Please select CD-ROM as ", please set RAID configuration. Formatting the floppy diskette will see the ... you start to format and copy files [YN]? STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for proper configuration. Insert the Support CD into the floppy diskette. When you see these messages, Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive, and press . Please refer to the...
... Guide 6 Start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into your optical drive to check the installation guide in the Support CD for boot devices selection appears. B. Please select CD-ROM as ", please set RAID configuration. Formatting the floppy diskette will see the ... you start to format and copy files [YN]? STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for proper configuration. Insert the Support CD into the floppy diskette. When you see these messages, Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive, and press . Please refer to the...
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...SATA / SATAII hard disk. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the Intel® RAID driver. 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..., "Guide to Intel Matrix Storage Manager", which is located in the folder at a later date by booting from the Support CD again so that "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" will be seamlessly upgraded to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5 at the following steps outline how to ...
...SATA / SATAII hard disk. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the Intel® RAID driver. 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..., "Guide to Intel Matrix Storage Manager", which is located in the folder at a later date by booting from the Support CD again so that "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" will be seamlessly upgraded to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5 at the following steps outline how to ...
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... SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you want to install Windows?" page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, ... [Enhanced], and then in the folder at the following path: .. \ Intel Matrix Storage Manager Information 9 Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to manage RAID functions, you are in the following path in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP...
... SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you want to install Windows?" page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, ... [Enhanced], and then in the folder at the following path: .. \ Intel Matrix Storage Manager Information 9 Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to manage RAID functions, you are in the following path in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP...
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If you want to use "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" in Windows® environment, please install "SATAII driver" from the Support CD again so that "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" will be installed to your system as well. 10
If you want to use "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" in Windows® environment, please install "SATAII driver" from the Support CD again so that "Intel Matrix Storage Manager" will be installed to your system as well. 10
User Manual
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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2 Installation 13 2.1 Screw Holes 13 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.3 CPU Installation 14 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2 Installation 13 2.1 Screw Holes 13 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.3 CPU Installation 14 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ...
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... Configuration 61 3.4.8 USB Configuration 62 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 63 3.6 Boot Screen 64 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 64 3.7 Security Screen 65 3.8 Exit Screen 66 4 Software Support 67 4.1 Install Operating System 67 4.2 Support CD Information 67 4.2.1 Running Support CD 67 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 67 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 67 4.2.4 Contact Information 67 4
... Configuration 61 3.4.8 USB Configuration 62 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 63 3.6 Boot Screen 64 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 64 3.7 Security Screen 65 3.8 Exit Screen 66 4 Software Support 67 4.1 Install Operating System 67 4.2 Support CD Information 67 4.2.1 Running Support CD 67 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 67 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 67 4.2.4 Contact Information 67 4
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.... Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock P55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of this...
.... Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock P55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of this...
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... DIMM slots - Intel® P55 - DAC with Content Protection - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports the Intel® CoreTM i7 and Intel® CoreTM i5 Processors in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866...x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, 2.5GT/s) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) - 2 x PCI slots - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel...
... DIMM slots - Intel® P55 - DAC with Content Protection - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports the Intel® CoreTM i7 and Intel® CoreTM i5 Processors in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866...x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, 2.5GT/s) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) - 2 x PCI slots - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel...
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...) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x TPM header - Supports Smart BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - CPU, VCCM, SB, VTT, VCCM REF, PCH_PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) 7 ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power...
...) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x TPM header - Supports Smart BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - CPU, VCCM, SB, VTT, VCCM REF, PCH_PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) 7 ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power...
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...ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that only support up to the components and devices of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 55. 2. We are not responsible for...Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / Win7 compliant Certifications - About the setting of your system. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check the table on page 36 to SATAII connector directly. 8 - FCC, CE, WHQL - It should be less...
...ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that only support up to the components and devices of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 55. 2. We are not responsible for...Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / Win7 compliant Certifications - About the setting of your system. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check the table on page 36 to SATAII connector directly. 8 - FCC, CE, WHQL - It should be less...
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ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 10 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Chipset Name Driver MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Gigabyte... HD 2600PRO Catalyst 9.1 Radeon HD 2600XT Catalyst 9.1 RADEON HD 4350 Catalyst 9.1 RADEON HD 4870X2 Catalyst 9.1 * The graphics cards with * mark are supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 10 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Chipset Name Driver MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Gigabyte... HD 2600PRO Catalyst 9.1 Radeon HD 2600XT Catalyst 9.1 RADEON HD 4350 Catalyst 9.1 RADEON HD 4870X2 Catalyst 9.1 * The graphics cards with * mark are supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details.
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Below is equipped with 1156-Pin socket that supports Intel 1156-Pin CPU. Step 4. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the ...). Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other . Please be secured on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 11, No. 37). Ensure that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If you need to spray thermal...
Below is equipped with 1156-Pin socket that supports Intel 1156-Pin CPU. Step 4. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the ...). Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other . Please be secured on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 11, No. 37). Ensure that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If you need to spray thermal...
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... install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. see p.11 No.5), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 4. If you have to activate the Dual Channel Memory...
... install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. see p.11 No.5), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 4. If you have to activate the Dual Channel Memory...
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...at x16 bandwidth while PCIE4 slot will work at x4 bandwidth. 3. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 19 Please connect a chassis fan to support CrossFireXTM function. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI... cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc., or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN...
...at x16 bandwidth while PCIE4 slot will work at x4 bandwidth. 3. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 19 Please connect a chassis fan to support CrossFireXTM function. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI... cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc., or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN...
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... Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Step 1. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of CrossFireXTM. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with a 16-pipe card, both cards will not see the performance benefits of combining multiple high ...in a single PC. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are supported with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of different operating modes with Windows...
... Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Step 1. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of CrossFireXTM. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with a 16-pipe card, both cards will not see the performance benefits of combining multiple high ...in a single PC. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are supported with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of different operating modes with Windows...
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... at the following path in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 2.9 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". However, please do ... the system parameters to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you update the BIOS. 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on these 2 pins. Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you do not clear the...
... at the following path in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 2.9 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". However, please do ... the system parameters to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you update the BIOS. 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on these 2 pins. Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you do not clear the...