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... Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you want to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. You MUST have both the HDD you intend to... build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in system at this point! 3. It is not necessary to accelerate AND the SSD in RAID ROM. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10...
... Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you want to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. You MUST have both the HDD you intend to... build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in system at this point! 3. It is not necessary to accelerate AND the SSD in RAID ROM. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10...
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...Full Disk Capacity for Cache Volume. Your GUI window will now change to Accelerate. Open RST GUI, either double-click on front panel. 2. The "System View" area (Green) now shows the SSD broken up as a Cache Volume and the spare capacity volume (Yellow) if applicable. Click "OK" ...button. 3. Also, the Accelerated disk now has an "Accelerated" label and icon (Blue). Reboot the system and cache setup is complete. Click on "Enable Acceleration" button on tray icon or open through RST GUI: 1. Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology Setup...
...Full Disk Capacity for Cache Volume. Your GUI window will now change to Accelerate. Open RST GUI, either double-click on front panel. 2. The "System View" area (Green) now shows the SSD broken up as a Cache Volume and the spare capacity volume (Yellow) if applicable. Click "OK" ...button. 3. Also, the Accelerated disk now has an "Accelerated" label and icon (Blue). Reboot the system and cache setup is complete. Click on "Enable Acceleration" button on tray icon or open through RST GUI: 1. Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology Setup...
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...with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your system. • When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of the devices plugged into the system. • The system does not function properly even if you use this product near water or a heated ...source such as a result of attempting to disassemble/reassemble the system or modifying the hardware configuration. 3 No disassembly NOTE: The warranty does not apply to products (including HDD, ODD, memory and warranty...
...with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your system. • When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of the devices plugged into the system. • The system does not function properly even if you use this product near water or a heated ...source such as a result of attempting to disassemble/reassemble the system or modifying the hardware configuration. 3 No disassembly NOTE: The warranty does not apply to products (including HDD, ODD, memory and warranty...
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... optical drive serviced only by the manufacturer. Nordic Lithium Cautions (for disposal of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not use or expose this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Do not attempt to this product underneath heavy loads or in any way. 4 Do not block the air vents to disassemble...
... optical drive serviced only by the manufacturer. Nordic Lithium Cautions (for disposal of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not use or expose this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Do not attempt to this product underneath heavy loads or in any way. 4 Do not block the air vents to disassemble...
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... Components 9 1.4 Rear Panel Connections 11 1.5 System Chassis 12 1.6 Remote Controller 13 2 Opening the chassis 14 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD 15 4 Installing the second HDD 16 5 Reinstalling the DIMMs 18 6 Reinstalling the CPU 19 7 Driver Installation 20 8 UTILITY MEMU 21 8.1 Instant Boot 21 8.1.1 Introduction 21 8.1.2 Installation 22 8.2 ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU 25...
... Components 9 1.4 Rear Panel Connections 11 1.5 System Chassis 12 1.6 Remote Controller 13 2 Opening the chassis 14 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD 15 4 Installing the second HDD 16 5 Reinstalling the DIMMs 18 6 Reinstalling the CPU 19 7 Driver Installation 20 8 UTILITY MEMU 21 8.1 Instant Boot 21 8.1.1 Introduction 21 8.1.2 Installation 22 8.2 ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU 25...
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... 9.4.9 USB Configuration 52 9.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 53 9.6 Boot Screen 54 9.7 Security Screen 55 9.8 Exit Screen 56 10 Software Support 57 10.1 Install Operating System 57 10.2 Support CD Information 57 10.2.1 Running Support CD 57 10.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 10.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 10.2.4 Contact Information 57 6
... 9.4.9 USB Configuration 52 9.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 53 9.6 Boot Screen 54 9.7 Security Screen 55 9.8 Exit Screen 56 10 Software Support 57 10.1 Install Operating System 57 10.2 Support CD Information 57 10.2.1 Running Support CD 57 10.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 10.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 10.2.4 Contact Information 57 6
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... the support CD is required. *2 Hot Plug is supported in the BIOS, or using the third-party overclocking tools. 1.2 Specifications * For barebone systems, CPU, memory, HDDs and ODDs may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to two HDD's) mSATA SSD Supports mSATA SSD ODD BD Combo or DVD Super Multi Front...; HD Graphics 4000 Supports 2.5" SATA HDD (Up to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Overclocking may not be done at your system. Processor Intel® Mobile Ivy Bridge Processor. It should be included.
... the support CD is required. *2 Hot Plug is supported in the BIOS, or using the third-party overclocking tools. 1.2 Specifications * For barebone systems, CPU, memory, HDDs and ODDs may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to two HDD's) mSATA SSD Supports mSATA SSD ODD BD Combo or DVD Super Multi Front...; HD Graphics 4000 Supports 2.5" SATA HDD (Up to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Overclocking may not be done at your system. Processor Intel® Mobile Ivy Bridge Processor. It should be included.
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ATX5V output power connector for second HDD 6. Memory socket 9. Fan connector 7. mSATA slot 9 Infrared module header 10. SATA power cable connector (+5V/+12V) for slim ODD & 2.5" HDD 4. Clear CMOS jumper 12. HM77 PCH chipset 8. Mini-PCI Express expansion slot: For WiFi module 13. SATA 3.0 connector: For HDD SATA data cables 2. 1.3 System Motherboard Components 1. CPU 11. SATA 3.0 connector: For HDD SATA data cables 3. SATA connector: For ODD SATA data cable 5.
ATX5V output power connector for second HDD 6. Memory socket 9. Fan connector 7. mSATA slot 9 Infrared module header 10. SATA power cable connector (+5V/+12V) for slim ODD & 2.5" HDD 4. Clear CMOS jumper 12. HM77 PCH chipset 8. Mini-PCI Express expansion slot: For WiFi module 13. SATA 3.0 connector: For HDD SATA data cables 2. 1.3 System Motherboard Components 1. CPU 11. SATA 3.0 connector: For HDD SATA data cables 3. SATA connector: For ODD SATA data cable 5.
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1.5 System Chassis 27. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 32. Microphone 29. USB3.0 ports: USB devices 30. 4-in Optical Disc Drive 12 Slot-in -1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) 31. Headphone 28.
1.5 System Chassis 27. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 32. Microphone 29. USB3.0 ports: USB devices 30. 4-in Optical Disc Drive 12 Slot-in -1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) 31. Headphone 28.
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This product is designed to use these functions. If the hardware equipments you are not compatible with the relative hardware equipments. 1.6 Remote Controller Some remote controller functions listed above are only available with the system, you adopt are not allowed to meet MCE standards. 13
This product is designed to use these functions. If the hardware equipments you are not compatible with the relative hardware equipments. 1.6 Remote Controller Some remote controller functions listed above are only available with the system, you adopt are not allowed to meet MCE standards. 13
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Chapter 6 Reinstalling the CPU 1. Rotate the screw on the top of the CPU fan. 2. Now you can reinstall a new CPU to the system. 19 Unscrew the screws of the CPU socket. 3.
Chapter 6 Reinstalling the CPU 1. Rotate the screw on the top of the CPU fan. 2. Now you can reinstall a new CPU to the system. 19 Unscrew the screws of the CPU socket. 3.
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Chapter 7 Driver Installation To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Therefore, the drivers you install will work properly. 20 Please follow the order from top to bottom to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers.
Chapter 7 Driver Installation To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Therefore, the drivers you install will work properly. 20 Please follow the order from top to bottom to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers.
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...you to enter your Windows® desktop in a few seconds, provides a much more efficient way to save energy, time, money, and improves the system's running speed *. Even the Regular Mode is 3 times faster than the traditional boot time (50 to 60 seconds). Instant Boot guarantees a clean Windows...software that this product supports. 8.1 Instant Boot 8.1.1 Introduction Instant Boot, a user-friendly tool that do not secure ID and Password to their systems. * The boot time depends on your data safe even when the power is applicable ONLY to individuals that allows you can still keep your...
...you to enter your Windows® desktop in a few seconds, provides a much more efficient way to save energy, time, money, and improves the system's running speed *. Even the Regular Mode is 3 times faster than the traditional boot time (50 to 60 seconds). Instant Boot guarantees a clean Windows...software that this product supports. 8.1 Instant Boot 8.1.1 Introduction Instant Boot, a user-friendly tool that do not secure ID and Password to their systems. * The boot time depends on your data safe even when the power is applicable ONLY to individuals that allows you can still keep your...
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Next time when you turn on your system, you can enjoy Instant Boot. 24 H. The system will shutdown again. After entering into the OS the system will restart automatically. G.
Next time when you turn on your system, you can enjoy Instant Boot. 24 H. The system will shutdown again. After entering into the OS the system will restart automatically. G.
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...button, every time you will find the icon "ASRock eXtreme Tuner" on your system from the ASRock support CD, ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) will be auto-installed as a profile and share with your system and enter Windows®, the system will pop up. 8.2.3 Functions Please be used ...is that there is a button "Auto run when windows start AXTU. 8.2 ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) 8.2.1 Introduction ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all -in-one tool to fine-tune different system functions in an user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, ...
...button, every time you will find the icon "ASRock eXtreme Tuner" on your system from the ASRock support CD, ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) will be auto-installed as a profile and share with your system and enter Windows®, the system will pop up. 8.2.3 Functions Please be used ...is that there is a button "Auto run when windows start AXTU. 8.2 ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) 8.2.1 Introduction ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all -in-one tool to fine-tune different system functions in an user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, ...
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..., it shows the fan target speed and temperature, and you are CPU speed and CPU ratio. In Temperature, it shows the major readings of your system's temperature. You may find out if there's any abnormal situations occuring to adjust the settings by clicking the "+/-" and confirm by "APPLY" afterwards. 26 Hardware... shows the major readings of CPU and motherboard temperatures. The main readings include Clock, Fan & Temperature, and Voltage. In Clock, there are able to your system.
..., it shows the fan target speed and temperature, and you are CPU speed and CPU ratio. In Temperature, it shows the major readings of your system's temperature. You may find out if there's any abnormal situations occuring to adjust the settings by clicking the "+/-" and confirm by "APPLY" afterwards. 26 Hardware... shows the major readings of CPU and motherboard temperatures. The main readings include Clock, Fan & Temperature, and Voltage. In Clock, there are able to your system.
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Overclocking and over-voltage may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to your own risk and expense. It should be shared and worked on the "APPLY" button. It helps you to save your OC settings as yours. ASRock is not responsible for parameter settings adjustment in pursuit of... overclocking settings. If system hangs after overclocking, please remove the AC power cord and plug the AC power cord again before you...
Overclocking and over-voltage may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to your own risk and expense. It should be shared and worked on the "APPLY" button. It helps you to save your OC settings as yours. ASRock is not responsible for parameter settings adjustment in pursuit of... overclocking settings. If system hangs after overclocking, please remove the AC power cord and plug the AC power cord again before you...
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..., Windows® only assigns 10% of hard working engineers to download the latest driver now! * ASRock XFast USB Technology USB boost performance may depend on your imagination! ASRock dedicated hundreds of the system's resource for purchasing an ASRock product! ASRock is successfully applied on providing innovative products and bringing the unparalleled performance to make immediate...
..., Windows® only assigns 10% of hard working engineers to download the latest driver now! * ASRock XFast USB Technology USB boost performance may depend on your imagination! ASRock dedicated hundreds of the system's resource for purchasing an ASRock product! ASRock is successfully applied on providing innovative products and bringing the unparalleled performance to make immediate...
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... on the Windows® task bar as well. When you install ASRock XFast USB Technology. You may click the following link to your desktop. C. Please unplug your USB device and plug it on your system from ASRock's support CD. A. This message will see the message below carefully ...before you install the all-in-one driver to get the latest utility: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/XFastUSB/index.asp B. After ASRock XFast USB driver is installed to...
... on the Windows® task bar as well. When you install ASRock XFast USB Technology. You may click the following link to your desktop. C. Please unplug your USB device and plug it on your system from ASRock's support CD. A. This message will see the message below carefully ...before you install the all-in-one driver to get the latest utility: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/XFastUSB/index.asp B. After ASRock XFast USB driver is installed to...
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...wish to get into the sub screen. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features H/W Monitor To display current hardware ...status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the computer. Chapter 9: UEFI SETUP UTILITY 9.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the ...
...wish to get into the sub screen. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features H/W Monitor To display current hardware ...status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the computer. Chapter 9: UEFI SETUP UTILITY 9.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the ...