Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... Mode. 6. Boot system to [RAID Mode]. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. When pop-up menu appears, chose which SSD you wish to use RST function, you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. For the new version RST driver...
... Mode. 6. Boot system to [RAID Mode]. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. When pop-up menu appears, chose which SSD you wish to use RST function, you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. For the new version RST driver...
User Manual
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... or cover these openings. Safety instructions Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating. Setting up the system on a stable surface. • Openings on your system. • Do not use an extension cord, make sure that you follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power...
... or cover these openings. Safety instructions Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating. Setting up the system on a stable surface. • Openings on your system. • Do not use an extension cord, make sure that you follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power...
User Manual
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... Specifications 8 1.3 System Motherboard 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 8.2.1 Introduction 25 8.2.2 Installation 25 8.2.3 Function 25 8.3 Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software free bundle (Trial version 29 8.4 THX TruStudio Software...
... Specifications 8 1.3 System Motherboard 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 8.2.1 Introduction 25 8.2.2 Installation 25 8.2.3 Function 25 8.3 Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software free bundle (Trial version 29 8.4 THX TruStudio Software...
User Manual
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... technical support related to change without further notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to D-Sub Adapter Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables 7 In case any modifications of the hardware and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. Because the hardware specifications and the BIOS software...
... technical support related to change without further notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to D-Sub Adapter Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables 7 In case any modifications of the hardware and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. Because the hardware specifications and the BIOS software...
User Manual
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... involved with THX TruStudioTM LAN Gigabit LAN WiFi 2T2R 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN (300Mbps, 5GHz/2.4GHz Dual-Band access) Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II Remote Controller Support MCE function Power 90W/19V Adapter Dimension 200mm(W)x70mm(H)x200m(L) Volume (liters) 2.8L *1 To setup RAID under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit, the RAID driver in the support CD is required. *2 Hot Plug is supported in the BIOS, or using the third-party overclocking...
... involved with THX TruStudioTM LAN Gigabit LAN WiFi 2T2R 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN (300Mbps, 5GHz/2.4GHz Dual-Band access) Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II Remote Controller Support MCE function Power 90W/19V Adapter Dimension 200mm(W)x70mm(H)x200m(L) Volume (liters) 2.8L *1 To setup RAID under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit, the RAID driver in the support CD is required. *2 Hot Plug is supported in the BIOS, or using the third-party overclocking...
User Manual
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USB3.0 ports: USB devices 30. 4-in Optical Disc Drive 12 Headphone 28. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 32. 1.5 System Chassis 27. Microphone 29. Slot-in -1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) 31.
USB3.0 ports: USB devices 30. 4-in Optical Disc Drive 12 Headphone 28. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 32. 1.5 System Chassis 27. Microphone 29. Slot-in -1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) 31.
User Manual
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Please follow the order from top to bottom to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install will work properly. 20 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.
Please follow the order from top to bottom to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install will work properly. 20 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.
User Manual
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... Windows®. Click "Next" to get the latest utility and BIOS: http://www.asrock.com/feature/InstantBoot/download.asp B. You may choose a different folder if you want to . Select a location. c. Then click "Next". 22 b. You may choose a different folder if you want to . Install Instant Boot driver from ASRock's support CD, or you install Instant Boot. Please follow the instructions on Instant Boot's setup page. a. Create a start menu...
... Windows®. Click "Next" to get the latest utility and BIOS: http://www.asrock.com/feature/InstantBoot/download.asp B. You may choose a different folder if you want to . Select a location. c. Then click "Next". 22 b. You may choose a different folder if you want to . Install Instant Boot driver from ASRock's support CD, or you install Instant Boot. Please follow the instructions on Instant Boot's setup page. a. Create a start menu...
User Manual
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... "Shut Down" from Windows® "Start menu". 23 After that you want to begin installing Instant Boot driver. On Instant Boot's main menu, you select "Fast Mode". When you need to complete and exit the setup. Click "Finish" to keep the AC power on Windows® desktop. D. Double click ASRock Instant Boot's icon on the desktop, then Instant Boot's main menu will find an ASRock Instant Boot icon on if you...
... "Shut Down" from Windows® "Start menu". 23 After that you want to begin installing Instant Boot driver. On Instant Boot's main menu, you select "Fast Mode". When you need to complete and exit the setup. Click "Finish" to keep the AC power on Windows® desktop. D. Double click ASRock Instant Boot's icon on the desktop, then Instant Boot's main menu will find an ASRock Instant Boot icon on if you...
User Manual
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... settings. 8.2 ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) 8.2.1 Introduction ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a button "Auto run when windows start AXTU. In XFast RAM, it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. In OC DNA, you can load the OC profile to overclock CPU frequency for you turn on your SSDs or HDDs in an user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control...
... settings. 8.2 ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) 8.2.1 Introduction ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a button "Auto run when windows start AXTU. In XFast RAM, it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. In OC DNA, you can load the OC profile to overclock CPU frequency for you turn on your SSDs or HDDs in an user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control...
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8.4 THX TruStudio Software free bundle After you install THX audio driver from our support CD, there will be a THX icon shown on the Windows® task bar, you will see the THX TruStudio software application as below, which provides Surround/Crystalizer/Speaker/Smart volume/Dialog plus functions for you can adjust your audio and enjoy THX TruStudio freely. 30 Therefore, you . Click the THX icon on the Windows® task bar.
8.4 THX TruStudio Software free bundle After you install THX audio driver from our support CD, there will be a THX icon shown on the Windows® task bar, you will see the THX TruStudio software application as below, which provides Surround/Crystalizer/Speaker/Smart volume/Dialog plus functions for you can adjust your audio and enjoy THX TruStudio freely. 30 Therefore, you . Click the THX icon on the Windows® task bar.
User Manual
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... 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 mouse to click your required item. 37 If you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose...
... 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 mouse to click your required item. 37 If you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose...
User Manual
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... When this option is an enhancement to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 44 Hardware Prefetcher Use this item...
... When this option is an enhancement to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 44 Hardware Prefetcher Use this item...
User Manual
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...-ROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 10.2 Support CD Information The Support CD contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the system supports. Refer to activate the devices. 10.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu...
...-ROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 10.2 Support CD Information The Support CD contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the system supports. Refer to activate the devices. 10.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu...
Quick Installation Guide
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... the SATA and power cables to open . Please follow all power, modem, and network cables from the side of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that have the optical drive serviced only by users. Replace the side cover and fasten the screws. Quite los tornillos del lateral del bastidor de la unidad de disco óptico (ODD, Optical Disk Drive) y la unidad de disco duro (HDD, Hard Disk Drive) y cambie...
... the SATA and power cables to open . Please follow all power, modem, and network cables from the side of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that have the optical drive serviced only by users. Replace the side cover and fasten the screws. Quite los tornillos del lateral del bastidor de la unidad de disco óptico (ODD, Optical Disk Drive) y la unidad de disco duro (HDD, Hard Disk Drive) y cambie...
RAID Installation Guide
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... your SATA HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. After the installation of Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you want to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and "Intel Rapid Storage Information" for proper configuration. Set the option "SATA Mode" to set RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration...
... your SATA HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. After the installation of Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you want to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and "Intel Rapid Storage Information" for proper configuration. Set the option "SATA Mode" to set RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... 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. Starting with Link Power Management (LPM), which can be accomplished easily with an external drive. AHCI also delivers longer battery life with version 9.5, a brand new user interface makes creating and managing your storage simple 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. Starting with Link Power Management (LPM), which can be accomplished easily with an external drive. AHCI also delivers longer battery life with version 9.5, a brand new user interface makes creating and managing your storage simple and...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Advanced menu. 3. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the list of hard drives by using...
... Advanced menu. 3. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the list of hard drives by using...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to confirm your controller from the list of Windows XP* setup (during operating system setup: 1. Press Enter. 5. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press S 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 scroll through the list as all controllers may...
... the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to confirm your controller from the list of Windows XP* setup (during operating system setup: 1. Press Enter. 5. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press S 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 scroll through the list as all controllers may...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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Enabling the RAID controller may cause an immediate blue screen with an 0x0000007b error code, followed by a reboot. Install Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. 2. You can migrate the data from a single hard drive on the system. 4. If your system to create a RAID volume. 1. Turn off the system and install one or more additional hard drives. 3. Turn on your operating system is already installed, you can also create a new RAID volume using the...
Enabling the RAID controller may cause an immediate blue screen with an 0x0000007b error code, followed by a reboot. Install Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. 2. You can migrate the data from a single hard drive on the system. 4. If your system to create a RAID volume. 1. Turn off the system and install one or more additional hard drives. 3. Turn on your operating system is already installed, you can also create a new RAID volume using the...