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... Guide ... 21 2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.9 Surround Display Features 31 2.10 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 32 2.11 ASRock XFast Charger Operation Guide 33 2.12 Jumpers Setup 34 2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors 35 2.14 Smart Switches 41 ...47 2.20 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 48 2.21 Driver Installation Guide 50 2.22 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 50 2.23 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit...
... Guide ... 21 2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.9 Surround Display Features 31 2.10 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 32 2.11 ASRock XFast Charger Operation Guide 33 2.12 Jumpers Setup 34 2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors 35 2.14 Smart Switches 41 ...47 2.20 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 48 2.21 Driver Installation Guide 50 2.22 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 50 2.23 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit...
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... cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme4 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: ...the configuration guide to the hardware installation. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / ...
... cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme4 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: ...the configuration guide to the hardware installation. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / ...
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... limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to overclock CPU frequency for proper installation. 3. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking..., this motherboard is already PCIE 3.0 hardware ready. Please check the table on page 19 for optimal system performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7. Please check Intel's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. In Overclocking, you can reduce the number of...
... limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to overclock CPU frequency for proper installation. 3. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking..., this motherboard is already PCIE 3.0 hardware ready. Please check the table on page 19 for optimal system performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7. Please check Intel's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. In Overclocking, you can reduce the number of...
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... / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you want to your system can work properly. 2.22 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions RAID mode is located in the Support CD for RAID configuration. ... Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to use "Intel Rapid Storage" in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your optical drive first. Before you start to configure ...
... / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you want to your system can work properly. 2.22 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions RAID mode is located in the Support CD for RAID configuration. ... Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to use "Intel Rapid Storage" in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your optical drive first. Before you start to configure ...
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...]. (For SATA2_0 to SATA2_3, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 ports.) Set the option "ASMedia SATA3 Operation Mode" to [AHCI]. (For SATA3_A0 to SATA3_A2 ports.) STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps....SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.23.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ ...
...]. (For SATA2_0 to SATA2_3, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 ports.) Set the option "ASMedia SATA3 Operation Mode" to [AHCI]. (For SATA3_A0 to SATA3_A2 ports.) STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps....SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.23.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ ...
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..." to [IDE]. (For SATA2_0 to SATA2_3, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 ports.) Set the option "ASMedia SATA3 Operation Mode" to [IDE]. (For SATA3_A0 to SATA3_A2 ports.) STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 9 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode...
..." to [IDE]. (For SATA2_0 to SATA2_3, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 ports.) Set the option "ASMedia SATA3 Operation Mode" to [IDE]. (For SATA3_A0 to SATA3_A2 ports.) STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 9 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode...
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... item to [Disable] if above issue occurs. The default value is Intel's new power saving technology. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you install Windows® VistaTM / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this function may cause damage to your own risk and expense. CPU Control CPU Ratio...
... item to [Disable] if above issue occurs. The default value is Intel's new power saving technology. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you install Windows® VistaTM / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this function may cause damage to your own risk and expense. CPU Control CPU Ratio...
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.... OS Real-Time Adjust CPU Ratio Use this item to add voltage when CPU is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. If you install Windows® VistaTM / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. The default value is [Enabled]. Turbo Boost...
.... OS Real-Time Adjust CPU Ratio Use this item to add voltage when CPU is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. If you install Windows® VistaTM / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. The default value is [Enabled]. Turbo Boost...
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... you system. Please follow the procedures below to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Please make sure to install the operating system. 1. C. select "Browse" to install Windows?" OR Please copy the file from ASRock website. (http://download.asrock. Insert your USB port; When you see "Where do...
... you system. Please follow the procedures below to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Please make sure to install the operating system. 1. C. select "Browse" to install Windows?" OR Please copy the file from ASRock website. (http://download.asrock. Insert your USB port; When you see "Where do...
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... provide hotfix for System Restore. The steps listed below are Microsoft®'s suggested solution: A. Then press "Enter". Follow Windows® Installation Guide to confirm. If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in the Start Menu. a. Disable System Restore. If you will need to following...
... provide hotfix for System Restore. The steps listed below are Microsoft®'s suggested solution: A. Then press "Enter". Follow Windows® Installation Guide to confirm. If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in the Start Menu. a. Disable System Restore. If you will need to following...
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... and utilities. After reboot, please start to "Disable" then Click "OK". Reboot your system. Set "Startup type" to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 6. C. Windows® will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. c. Windows® 7 64-bit: A. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this hotfix then reboot by itself. Finish...
... and utilities. After reboot, please start to "Disable" then Click "OK". Reboot your system. Set "Startup type" to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 6. C. Windows® will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. c. Windows® 7 64-bit: A. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this hotfix then reboot by itself. Finish...
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... / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures: ..\ RAID Installation Guide 2.16 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64bit Without RAID Functions If you want to your... from up UEFI. Set the option "SATA Mode" to install those required drivers. 2.14 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system. 43 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on the support CD...
... / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures: ..\ RAID Installation Guide 2.16 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64bit Without RAID Functions If you want to your... from up UEFI. Set the option "SATA Mode" to install those required drivers. 2.14 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system. 43 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on the support CD...
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...SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 44 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English Please refer to the warning on your system. B. Set the option "SATA Mode" to [IDE]. 2.16.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID..., please enter "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied...
...SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 44 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English Please refer to the warning on your system. B. Set the option "SATA Mode" to [IDE]. 2.16.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID..., please enter "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied...
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...OR Please copy the file from ASRock website. (http://download.asrock. Start Windows® Installation. D. Please follow the procedures below to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. You can download the driver from ASRock motherboard support CD. (please ... RAID driver. Then choose the directory (xx\AMD64\) you want to "Intel RAID Installation Guide" file for you system. Install Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / 7 64-bit: A. Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in the first step. 215 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English
...OR Please copy the file from ASRock website. (http://download.asrock. Start Windows® Installation. D. Please follow the procedures below to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. You can download the driver from ASRock motherboard support CD. (please ... RAID driver. Then choose the directory (xx\AMD64\) you want to "Intel RAID Installation Guide" file for you system. Install Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / 7 64-bit: A. Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in the first step. 215 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English
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...; 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in the Start Menu. Then Press "Ok". 216 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English Follow Windows® Installation Guide to boot into Windows® or install driver/ utilities. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to install OS. a. Then press "Enter". Then Click "Turn System Restore Off" to fix this problem. De-select...
...; 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in the Start Menu. Then Press "Ok". 216 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English Follow Windows® Installation Guide to boot into Windows® or install driver/ utilities. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to install OS. a. Then press "Enter". Then Click "Turn System Restore Off" to fix this problem. De-select...
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... hotfix kb2505454. (This may take a long time; >30 mins.) C. Please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 6. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. E. Set "Startup type" to reboot.) D. Finish. 218 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English C. Windows® will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through...
... hotfix kb2505454. (This may take a long time; >30 mins.) C. Please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 6. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. E. Set "Startup type" to reboot.) D. Finish. 218 ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard English C. Windows® will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through...
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Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 5 2.3 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 6 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 11 2.5 Configuring the Intel RAID BIOS 11 2.6 Deleting RAID Volume 15 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2.
Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 5 2.3 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 6 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 11 2.5 Configuring the Intel RAID BIOS 11 2.6 Deleting RAID Volume 15 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2.
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...your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.3.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on the screen, "Do you want to generate Serial ATA driver ...diskette [YN]?", press . 2.3 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on ...
...your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.3.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on the screen, "Do you want to generate Serial ATA driver ...diskette [YN]?", press . 2.3 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on ...
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...diskette as step 1 of Windows setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you want to install Windows® XP / XP ... Intel Rapid Storage Information If you want to manage RAID functions, you can also set up system BIOS as step 2 of Windows® XP / XP-64bit OS, if you install. 5. STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. After making a SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver diskette and using...
...diskette as step 1 of Windows setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you want to install Windows® XP / XP ... Intel Rapid Storage Information If you want to manage RAID functions, you can also set up system BIOS as step 2 of Windows® XP / XP-64bit OS, if you install. 5. STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. After making a SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver diskette and using...
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..." and "Intel Rapid Storage Information" for proper configuration. After the installation of Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions... to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to check the installation guide in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.3.4 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...
..." and "Intel Rapid Storage Information" for proper configuration. After the installation of Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions... to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to check the installation guide in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.3.4 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...