Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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...! 3. Boot system to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will refresh to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. You MUST have both the HDD you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version...
...! 3. Boot system to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will refresh to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. You MUST have both the HDD you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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...® Rapid Storage Technology provides new levels of protection, performance, and expandability for desktop and mobile platforms. Whether using more than one or multiple hard drives, users can be accessed on each drive simultaneously, speeding up data protection can take advantage of faster boot times and data reads. Combined with version 9.5, a brand new user interface makes creating and managing your storage simple and intuitive.
...® Rapid Storage Technology provides new levels of protection, performance, and expandability for desktop and mobile platforms. Whether using more than one or multiple hard drives, users can be accessed on each drive simultaneously, speeding up data protection can take advantage of faster boot times and data reads. Combined with version 9.5, a brand new user interface makes creating and managing your storage simple and intuitive.
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... motherboard to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F2 or Delete to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to RAID. 5. When finished press Enter. 12 Switch the SATA Operation Mode option...
... motherboard to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F2 or Delete to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to RAID. 5. When finished press Enter. 12 Switch the SATA Operation Mode option...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... adapters. 7. When you see a message in the status line that says, Press F6 if you see a prompt that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to confirm your controller from the list of Windows XP* setup...
... adapters. 7. When you see a message in the status line that says, Press F6 if you see a prompt that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to confirm your controller from the list of Windows XP* setup...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... includes that hard drive plus the newly added hard drive(s). Enabling the RAID controller may cause an immediate blue screen with an 0x0000007b error code, followed by a reboot. Turn on your RAID controller is not enabled, enabling the RAID controller is not recommended or supported when a SATA hard drive is already installed? If you wish to enable it, you will not be able to create a RAID volume. 1. You can also create a new RAID volume using the newly added hard drives. 15 If...
... includes that hard drive plus the newly added hard drive(s). Enabling the RAID controller may cause an immediate blue screen with an 0x0000007b error code, followed by a reboot. Turn on your RAID controller is not enabled, enabling the RAID controller is not recommended or supported when a SATA hard drive is already installed? If you wish to enable it, you will not be able to create a RAID volume. 1. You can also create a new RAID volume using the newly added hard drives. 15 If...
RAID Installation Guide
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...Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 8 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID...
...Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 8 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID...
RAID Installation Guide
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.../SATA3 ports. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Set "SATA Mode Selection" to STEP4. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this step only if you want to your system. 7 Plug in UEFI setup. Follow the onscreen instruction to confirm the selection C. B. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to install Windows®...
.../SATA3 ports. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Set "SATA Mode Selection" to STEP4. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this step only if you want to your system. 7 Plug in UEFI setup. Follow the onscreen instruction to confirm the selection C. B. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to install Windows®...
RAID Installation Guide
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...® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Intel.. Please make sure to boot. 18 STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at...
...® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Intel.. Please make sure to boot. 18 STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at...
User Manual
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... network cables from the power outlets before you operate your retailer. • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the system. • The system does not function properly even if you leave plenty of safety for information technology equipment. No disassembly The warranty does not apply to products (including HDD, ODD, memory and...
... network cables from the power outlets before you operate your retailer. • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the system. • The system does not function properly even if you leave plenty of safety for information technology equipment. No disassembly The warranty does not apply to products (including HDD, ODD, memory and...
User Manual
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... the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Because the hardware specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to this manual, Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http:// www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Vision HT Series 1 x Support CD 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x AC Power Cord 1 x AC/DC Adapter 1 x DVI to D-Sub Adapter 1 x Remote Controller 1 x MHSL to quality and endurance. If you require technical support related to change...
... the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Because the hardware specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to this manual, Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http:// www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Vision HT Series 1 x Support CD 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x AC Power Cord 1 x AC/DC Adapter 1 x DVI to D-Sub Adapter 1 x Remote Controller 1 x MHSL to quality and endurance. If you require technical support related to change...
User Manual
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... 3 Free bundle software: Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software (trial version) MHSL ( Mobile High-Speed Link) support list: Sony HTC XPeria Z HTC One XPeria Z Ultra Samsung Galaxy S3 (with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. It should be included. Vision HT Series Bluetooth • Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II Remote Controller • Support MCE function Power •...
... 3 Free bundle software: Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software (trial version) MHSL ( Mobile High-Speed Link) support list: Sony HTC XPeria Z HTC One XPeria Z Ultra Samsung Galaxy S3 (with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. It should be included. Vision HT Series Bluetooth • Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II Remote Controller • Support MCE function Power •...
User Manual
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Fan Connection Fan connector Rotation +12V Ground English 5 Vision HT Series NOTE 1. SATA and Power Connections SATA & Power Connections HDD ODD Connect to ODD Connect to HDD Connect to SATA Connector (4) Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (3) Connect to SATA Connector (1) 2.
Fan Connection Fan connector Rotation +12V Ground English 5 Vision HT Series NOTE 1. SATA and Power Connections SATA & Power Connections HDD ODD Connect to ODD Connect to HDD Connect to SATA Connector (4) Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (3) Connect to SATA Connector (1) 2.
User Manual
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Description 1 Headphone 2 Microphone 3 USB3.0 ports: USB devices 4 MHSL port 5 4-in-1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) 6 Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 7 Slot-in Optical Disc Drive Vision HT Series English 7 1.5 System Chassis No.
Description 1 Headphone 2 Microphone 3 USB3.0 ports: USB devices 4 MHSL port 5 4-in-1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) 6 Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 7 Slot-in Optical Disc Drive Vision HT Series English 7 1.5 System Chassis No.
User Manual
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... display controllers for DVI-I and HDMI to the HDMI port on the I and HDMI, you have already installed the VGA driver from our support CD and restart your system reboots. To enable dual monitor, please follow the steps below: 1. Connect a DVI-I monitor cable to the DVI-I port on the I/O panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to support dual VGA output so that DVI-I and HDMI can freely enjoy dual monitor after your computer. 17 English Vision HT Series Chapter 7 Dual Monitor ASRock Vision HT Series HTPC supports dual monitor. With the internal VGA...
... display controllers for DVI-I and HDMI to the HDMI port on the I and HDMI, you have already installed the VGA driver from our support CD and restart your system reboots. To enable dual monitor, please follow the steps below: 1. Connect a DVI-I monitor cable to the DVI-I port on the I/O panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to support dual VGA output so that DVI-I and HDMI can freely enjoy dual monitor after your computer. 17 English Vision HT Series Chapter 7 Dual Monitor ASRock Vision HT Series HTPC supports dual monitor. With the internal VGA...
User Manual
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... your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the system's features. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 18 English Chapter 8 Software and Utilities Operation 8.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes...
... your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the system's features. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 18 English Chapter 8 Software and Utilities Operation 8.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes...
User Manual
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...! Select a specific mode for making the designated program's priority highest. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is on the time table to other users. Tools Various tools and utilities. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your internet connection! Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive. Good Night LED Switch off the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is only supported by Windows 8 and the...
...! Select a specific mode for making the designated program's priority highest. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is on the time table to other users. Tools Various tools and utilities. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your internet connection! Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive. Good Night LED Switch off the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is only supported by Windows 8 and the...
User Manual
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... connectors every time. Vision HT Series FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to dampness. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is an unique software which helps to save your computer log in the USB Key and let your OC settings as a profile. Enable this OC setting profile to windows...
... connectors every time. Vision HT Series FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to dampness. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is an unique software which helps to save your computer log in the USB Key and let your OC settings as a profile. Enable this OC setting profile to windows...
User Manual
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... CPU and motherboard. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting Please note that overclocking may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. Vision HT Series Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to overclock their non k-series chipset motherboards. No-K OC No-K OC allows users...
... CPU and motherboard. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting Please note that overclocking may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. Vision HT Series Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to overclock their non k-series chipset motherboards. No-K OC No-K OC allows users...
User Manual
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... start installing the operating system in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to other required drivers automatically. 48 English In order to prevent users from the support CD to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs...
... start installing the operating system in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to other required drivers automatically. 48 English In order to prevent users from the support CD to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs...
User Manual
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...Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. Network Configuration Use this function. Please setup network configuration before using this to update your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Vision HT Series Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI.
...Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. Network Configuration Use this function. Please setup network configuration before using this to update your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Vision HT Series Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI.