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... Functions..7 2.4 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 9 2.4.2 Configuring a PCIE SSD RAID Array Using UEFI Setup Utility 13 2.4.3 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 18 3. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 22 4. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
... Functions..7 2.4 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 9 2.4.2 Configuring a PCIE SSD RAID Array Using UEFI Setup Utility 13 2.4.3 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 18 3. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 22 4. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
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You may install SATA hard disks on this guide carefully according to create RAID on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. 1. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage.
You may install SATA hard disks on this guide carefully according to create RAID on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. 1. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage.
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... drive if one logical unit. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is called data striping that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of the... a complete copy of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. This section will direct all applications to configure RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 settings. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one...
... drive if one logical unit. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is called data striping that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of the... a complete copy of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. This section will direct all applications to configure RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 settings. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one...
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... with RAID 1 segments whose segments are RAID 1 arrays. In some instances, a RAID 10 configuration can sustain multiple simultaneous drive failure. The Intel Rapid Storage technology creates two partitions on each hard disk drive to create a virtual RAID 0 and RAID 1 sets. This technology also allows ...you to create a RAID 0 and RAID 1 set using only two identical hard disk drives. Intel Rapid Storage The Intel Rapid Storage technology supported allows you to change the hard disk drive partition size without losing any data. RAID 10 RAID 10 is ...
... with RAID 1 segments whose segments are RAID 1 arrays. In some instances, a RAID 10 configuration can sustain multiple simultaneous drive failure. The Intel Rapid Storage technology creates two partitions on each hard disk drive to create a virtual RAID 0 and RAID 1 sets. This technology also allows ...you to create a RAID 0 and RAID 1 set using only two identical hard disk drives. Intel Rapid Storage The Intel Rapid Storage technology supported allows you to change the hard disk drive partition size without losing any data. RAID 10 RAID 10 is ...
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In the process you want to "Clear Disk Data" or not. Intel Rapid Storage Technology for data protection (the new drive must use two new drives if you set is recommended to remapable PCIe slot or PCIe M.2 ... device must be attached to use two SATA drives of different sizes, the smaller capacity hard disk will operate under a clean environment. Please use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology UEFI drive option, Legacy OROM doesn't support PCIe storage function. 6
In the process you want to "Clear Disk Data" or not. Intel Rapid Storage Technology for data protection (the new drive must use two new drives if you set is recommended to remapable PCIe slot or PCIe M.2 ... device must be attached to use two SATA drives of different sizes, the smaller capacity hard disk will operate under a clean environment. Please use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology UEFI drive option, Legacy OROM doesn't support PCIe storage function. 6
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... SETUP UTILITY\ Option ROM Boot\CSM [Launch n/a n/a n/a Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or...
... SETUP UTILITY\ Option ROM Boot\CSM [Launch n/a n/a n/a Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or...
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STEP 4: Select the option Create RAID Volume and press . 9 STEP 3: Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set Launch Storage OpROM policy to save the configuration changes and exit setup. STEP 2: Go to Boot CSM and set SATA Mode Selection to [RAID], then press to [UEFI only]. Then Enter Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology in Advanced page. 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility STEP 1: Enter the UEFI Setup Utility by pressing or right after you power on the computer.
STEP 4: Select the option Create RAID Volume and press . 9 STEP 3: Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set Launch Storage OpROM policy to save the configuration changes and exit setup. STEP 2: Go to Boot CSM and set SATA Mode Selection to [RAID], then press to [UEFI only]. Then Enter Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology in Advanced page. 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility STEP 1: Enter the UEFI Setup Utility by pressing or right after you power on the computer.
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STEP 4: Select the option Create RAID Volume and press . 14 STEP 3: Enter Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology in Advanced page.
STEP 4: Select the option Create RAID Volume and press . 14 STEP 3: Enter Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology in Advanced page.
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Create RAID Volume window appears. In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Press . 2.4.3 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Volume0 18 Then, the Intel RAID Utility -
Create RAID Volume window appears. In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Press . 2.4.3 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Volume0 18 Then, the Intel RAID Utility -
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STEP 1: Copy Intel® 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.. After the...
STEP 1: Copy Intel® 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.. After the...
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PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB1 B: USB2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 3 4 56 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2/WP Power 7 Reset 8 DISPLAY1 HDMI1 ATXPWR1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)...SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN M2_1 31 LAN LAN CHA_FAN1/WP CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 PCIE1 SATA3_4_5 1 1 USB31_TC_2 USB3_7_8 11 12 13 SATA3_2_3 PCIE2 CMOS Battery 30 CLRMOS1 CT1 1 PCIE3 AUDIO CODEC PCIE4 M2_3 14 Intel SATA3_0_1 Z390 15 16 SATA3_A1_A2 M2_2 ...
PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB1 B: USB2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 3 4 56 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2/WP Power 7 Reset 8 DISPLAY1 HDMI1 ATXPWR1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)...SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN M2_1 31 LAN LAN CHA_FAN1/WP CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 PCIE1 SATA3_4_5 1 1 USB31_TC_2 USB3_7_8 11 12 13 SATA3_2_3 PCIE2 CMOS Battery 30 CLRMOS1 CT1 1 PCIE3 AUDIO CODEC PCIE4 M2_3 14 Intel SATA3_0_1 Z390 15 16 SATA3_A1_A2 M2_2 ...
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... design • 10 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine II Chipset • Intel® Z390 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • ...(OC)/2800(OC)/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in DIMM Slots Expansion Slot • 3 x PCI...
... design • 10 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine II Chipset • Intel® Z390 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • ...(OC)/2800(OC)/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in DIMM Slots Expansion Slot • 3 x PCI...
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...Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Graphics Audio • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Supports Intel...® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® UHD ...
...Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Graphics Audio • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Supports Intel...® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® UHD ...
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...Connector • Supports Creative SoundBlaster Cinema5 LAN 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Dragon RTL8125AG) • Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Software - User Customized Priority Control • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient ...) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) * Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_34 ports. * ACPI wake-up function is not supported on Rear Out port •...
...Connector • Supports Creative SoundBlaster Cinema5 LAN 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Dragon RTL8125AG) • Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Software - User Customized Priority Control • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient ...) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) * Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_34 ports. * ACPI wake-up function is not supported on Rear Out port •...
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If either one of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. English 9 Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT...Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and...Audio Jacks) Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 16), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support ...
If either one of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. English 9 Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT...Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and...Audio Jacks) Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 16), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support ...
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... ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Performance Mode / Easy OC Header • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Button with LED • 1 x Reset Button with LED • 2 x ...
... ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Performance Mode / Easy OC Header • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Button with LED • 1 x Reset Button with LED • 2 x ...
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... (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.1, No. 23) (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.1, No. 20) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- If either one of them is in use Intel® Z390 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports.
... (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.1, No. 23) (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.1, No. 20) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- If either one of them is in use Intel® Z390 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports.
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...; CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT). * The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs. 2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide (M2_3) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge ...; Integrated Connectivity (CNVi) module, be used. A English 34 Installing the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Step 1 Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) and the screw. PCB Length: 3cm Module Type: Type2230 Step 2 Find the nut location to be sure to...
...; CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT). * The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs. 2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide (M2_3) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge ...; Integrated Connectivity (CNVi) module, be used. A English 34 Installing the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Step 1 Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) and the screw. PCB Length: 3cm Module Type: Type2230 Step 2 Find the nut location to be sure to...
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English 35 A A 20o A Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Step 3 Gently insert the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/ BT) into place. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.
English 35 A A 20o A Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Step 3 Gently insert the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/ BT) into place. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.
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... damage the module. M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Crucial Crucial Intel Intel Intel Interface SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 PCIe3 x4...-32GM-B AXNS381E-128GM-B AXNS381E-256GM-B ASU800NS38-256GT-C ASU800NS38-512GT-C ASX7000NP-128GT-C ASX8000NP-256GM-C ASX7000NP-256GT-C ASX8000NP-512GM-C ASX7000NP-512GT-C AP240GZ280 CSSD-F240GBMP500 CT120M500SSD4 CT240M500SSD4 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G SSDPEKKF256G7 SSDPEKKF512G7 38 English
... damage the module. M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Crucial Crucial Intel Intel Intel Interface SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 PCIe3 x4...-32GM-B AXNS381E-128GM-B AXNS381E-256GM-B ASU800NS38-256GT-C ASU800NS38-512GT-C ASX7000NP-128GT-C ASX8000NP-256GM-C ASX7000NP-256GT-C ASX8000NP-512GM-C ASX7000NP-512GT-C AP240GZ280 CSSD-F240GBMP500 CT120M500SSD4 CT240M500SSD4 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G SSDPEKKF256G7 SSDPEKKF512G7 38 English