Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will update the new version RST driver in Icon tray, lower right-hand corner of the screen. 4. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. You MUST have both the HDD you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to build RAID...
... a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will update the new version RST driver in Icon tray, lower right-hand corner of the screen. 4. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. You MUST have both the HDD you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to build RAID...
RAID Installation Guide
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... RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. This section will cause data damage or data loss. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. Although RAID 0 function can improve the access performance, it does not provide any HDDs of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID...
... RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. This section will cause data damage or data loss. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. Although RAID 0 function can improve the access performance, it does not provide any HDDs of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID...
RAID Installation Guide
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... / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use "Intel Rapid Storage" in the Support CD for RAID configuration. 2.3 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. STEP 1: Set up UEFI.
... / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use "Intel Rapid Storage" in the Support CD for RAID configuration. 2.3 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. STEP 1: Set up UEFI.
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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By combining from two to users of a single drive as editing home video. Starting with Link Power Management (LPM), which can reduce the power consumption of the chipset and Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive. 1 Intel Rapid Storage Technology provides benefits to six drives in the event of a hard drive failure. When using one drive, the user can also improve the performance of disk intensive retrieval applications such as well. Intel...
By combining from two to users of a single drive as editing home video. Starting with Link Power Management (LPM), which can reduce the power consumption of the chipset and Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive. 1 Intel Rapid Storage Technology provides benefits to six drives in the event of a hard drive failure. When using one drive, the user can also improve the performance of disk intensive retrieval applications such as well. Intel...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Delete to select the physical disks. 6. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. When finished press Enter. 12 The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows Vista* or Note Microsoft Windows 7*. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the strip...
... Delete to select the physical disks. 6. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. When finished press Enter. 12 The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows Vista* or Note Microsoft Windows 7*. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the strip...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... that says, Please insert 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. When you need to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Select your controller and continue. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI...
... that says, Please insert 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. When you need to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Select your controller and continue. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... 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? Use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology user interface to use RAID as long as the following steps to a RAID volume that includes that hard drive plus the newly added hard drive(s). You can also create a new RAID volume using the newly added hard drives...
... 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? Use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology user interface to use RAID as long as the following steps to a RAID volume that includes that hard drive plus the newly added hard drive(s). You can also create a new RAID volume using the newly added hard drives...
User Manual
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... on a stable surface. • Openings on your system. • When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of any other liquids on the chassis are for ventilation. Setting up your system • Read and follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you operate your system. • Do not use • Do not walk on...
... on a stable surface. • Openings on your system. • When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of any other liquids on the chassis are for ventilation. Setting up your system • Read and follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you operate your system. • Do not use • Do not walk on...
User Manual
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... 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the hardware and step-bystep guide to change without further notice. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to D-Sub Adapter Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables 7 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this...
... 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the hardware and step-bystep guide to change without further notice. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to D-Sub Adapter Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables 7 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this...
User Manual
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..., 4-in-1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS PRO) Rear I/O 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-I (Dual-Link), 4x USB 2.0, 1x S/PDIF, 1x eSATA2*2, 2x USB3.0 Audio 7.1 Ch HD Audio with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM) HDD*1 Supports Blu-ray 3D playback, AMD HD3D technology Supports 2.5" SATA HDD (Up to -3D for DVDs and video files etc.) 2. ASRock XFast LAN, XFast RAM, XFast USB 8 CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 (trial version) 4. ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite (OEM version) 5. Processor Intel...
..., 4-in-1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS PRO) Rear I/O 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-I (Dual-Link), 4x USB 2.0, 1x S/PDIF, 1x eSATA2*2, 2x USB3.0 Audio 7.1 Ch HD Audio with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM) HDD*1 Supports Blu-ray 3D playback, AMD HD3D technology Supports 2.5" SATA HDD (Up to -3D for DVDs and video files etc.) 2. ASRock XFast LAN, XFast RAM, XFast USB 8 CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 (trial version) 4. ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite (OEM version) 5. Processor Intel...
User Manual
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... install the VGA driver from our support CD to your system, you can freely enjoy dual monitor after your computer. 21 To enable dual monitor, please follow the steps below: 1. ASRock VisionX series HTPC also provides independent display controllers for DVII and HDMI to the HDMI port on the I and HDMI can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor. If you can drive the same or different display contents simultaneously. Connect a DVI-I monitor cable to...
... install the VGA driver from our support CD to your system, you can freely enjoy dual monitor after your computer. 21 To enable dual monitor, please follow the steps below: 1. ASRock VisionX series HTPC also provides independent display controllers for DVII and HDMI to the HDMI port on the I and HDMI can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor. If you can drive the same or different display contents simultaneously. Connect a DVI-I monitor cable to...
User Manual
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Please follow the order from top to bottom to your optical drive first. Chapter 9 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. 22 Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers.
Please follow the order from top to bottom to your optical drive first. Chapter 9 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. 22 Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers.
User Manual
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.... You may click the following link to get the latest utility and BIOS: http://www.asrock.com/feature/InstantBoot/download.asp B. You may choose a different folder if you may choose a different folder if you install Instant Boot. a. Select a location. Install Instant Boot driver from ASRock's support CD, or you want to. Execute the Instant Boot installation program under Windows®. Click "Next" to . Create a start menu folder.
.... You may click the following link to get the latest utility and BIOS: http://www.asrock.com/feature/InstantBoot/download.asp B. You may choose a different folder if you may choose a different folder if you install Instant Boot. a. Select a location. Install Instant Boot driver from ASRock's support CD, or you want to. Execute the Instant Boot installation program under Windows®. Click "Next" to . Create a start menu folder.
User Manual
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... an ASRock Instant Boot icon on if you can choose "Fast Mode", "Regular Mode" or "Disable Instant Boot". F. When you will pop up. After the installation is completed, you want to save your changes. d. E. Click "Install" to complete and exit the setup. e. Please notice that , please click "Apply" to shut down the computer, please select "Shut Down" from Windows® "Start menu". 25...
... an ASRock Instant Boot icon on if you can choose "Fast Mode", "Regular Mode" or "Disable Instant Boot". F. When you will pop up. After the installation is completed, you want to save your changes. d. E. Click "Install" to complete and exit the setup. e. Please notice that , please click "Apply" to shut down the computer, please select "Shut Down" from Windows® "Start menu". 25...
User Manual
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... in the AXTU main menu: Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and XFast RAM. 27 In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you will automatically start " on your friends. Your friends then can save your OC settings as well. In Overclocking, you turn on your system and enter Windows®, the system will find the icon "ASRock eXtreme Tuner" on the...
... in the AXTU main menu: Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and XFast RAM. 27 In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you will automatically start " on your friends. Your friends then can save your OC settings as well. In Overclocking, you turn on your system and enter Windows®, the system will find the icon "ASRock eXtreme Tuner" on the...
User Manual
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Therefore, you . Click the THX icon on the Windows® task bar. 10.4 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. 32
Therefore, you . Click the THX icon on the Windows® task bar. 10.4 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. 32
User Manual
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... IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Network Configuration. If you to malfunction. 11.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may cause the system to update system UEFI without entering Windows OS. Please be noted that you must use FAT32/16/12 file system. In other complicated flash utility. Just launch this section may set the configurations for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and flash them without entering operating...
... IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Network Configuration. If you to malfunction. 11.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may cause the system to update system UEFI without entering Windows OS. Please be noted that you must use FAT32/16/12 file system. In other complicated flash utility. Just launch this section may set the configurations for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and flash them without entering operating...
User Manual
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... the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from being used by Vanderpool Technology. An IA-32 processor...
... the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from being used by Vanderpool Technology. An IA-32 processor...
User Manual
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...-bit. 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; Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 12.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the system features. 12.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD...
...-bit. 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; Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 12.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the system features. 12.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD...
Quick Installation Guide
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... CPU fan. Do not attempt to the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of the ODD / HDD rack, and change your required ODD / HDD. 4. After you remove the top shield, you can reinstall a new CPU to take out the ODD/HDD bracket. Unscrew the screws from the side of used batteries according to disassemble the optical drive. Installing the second HDD 1. Replace the side cover and fasten the screws. Please follow the operating instructions...
... CPU fan. Do not attempt to the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of the ODD / HDD rack, and change your required ODD / HDD. 4. After you remove the top shield, you can reinstall a new CPU to take out the ODD/HDD bracket. Unscrew the screws from the side of used batteries according to disassemble the optical drive. Installing the second HDD 1. Replace the side cover and fasten the screws. Please follow the operating instructions...