Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... system BIOS. 1. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to RAID. 5. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Press Enter to save the BIOS settings...
... system BIOS. 1. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to RAID. 5. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Press Enter to save the BIOS settings...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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...-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Press Enter to create the volume. 9. Leave 13 7. Press Enter to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Select your controller...
...-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Press Enter to create the volume. 9. Leave 13 7. Press Enter to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Select your controller...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... version of Windows setup (during text-mode phase). How to load the driver during OS installation using F6 when in AHCI/RAID mode In order to install an operating system onto a single Serial ATA hard drive when the system is in the status line 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 the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver using the F6 installation...
... version of Windows setup (during text-mode phase). How to load the driver during OS installation using F6 when in AHCI/RAID mode In order to install an operating system onto a single Serial ATA hard drive when the system is in the status line 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 the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver using the F6 installation...
RAID Installation Guide
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... SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in your USB flash drive into a USB port B. 2.3 Installing Windows® 10 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to save the configuration changes and exit setup. Plug in UEFI setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to [RAID]. Press [Enter] to complete the process. STEP 4: Install Windows® 10 64-bit OS on how to set SATA Mode...
... SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in your USB flash drive into a USB port B. 2.3 Installing Windows® 10 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to save the configuration changes and exit setup. Plug in UEFI setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to [RAID]. Press [Enter] to complete the process. STEP 4: Install Windows® 10 64-bit OS on how to set SATA Mode...
RAID Installation Guide
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... 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.. STEP 2: Install Windows® 10 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 10 64-bit. Please make sure to boot. 23 Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows...
... 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.. STEP 2: Install Windows® 10 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 10 64-bit. Please make sure to boot. 23 Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows...
RAID Installation Guide
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... instructions below to reboot.) D. E. Please start to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this hotfix then reboot by itself. After installing Windows® 10 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take about 5 minutes to fix this problem. Reboot your system. (It may take more time to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 25 If you encounter this problem...
... instructions below to reboot.) D. E. Please start to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this hotfix then reboot by itself. After installing Windows® 10 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take about 5 minutes to fix this problem. Reboot your system. (It may take more time to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 25 If you encounter this problem...
Quick Installation Guide
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...Audio Connector) • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen2 Header (ASMedia ASM1562 Retimer) • 1 x Performance Mode / Easy OC Header • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED BIOS Feature • 2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI...
...Audio Connector) • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen2 Header (ASMedia ASM1562 Retimer) • 1 x Performance Mode / Easy OC Header • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED BIOS Feature • 2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI...
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... using other memory modules. 61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to PCI-E devices. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. A0 - A7 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory. Code Description 00 Please check if the CPU is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. b0 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. If the problem...
... using other memory modules. 61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to PCI-E devices. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. A0 - A7 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory. Code Description 00 Please check if the CPU is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. b0 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. If the problem...
User Manual
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...1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 Smart Switches 29 2.8 Dr. Debug 30 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 32 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 32 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 34 2.10...
...1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 Smart Switches 29 2.8 Dr. Debug 30 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 32 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 32 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 34 2.10...
User Manual
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... to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z390 Taichi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z390 Taichi Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z390 Taichi Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
... to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z390 Taichi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z390 Taichi Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z390 Taichi Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
User Manual
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...Audio Connector) • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen2 Header (ASMedia ASM1562 Retimer) • 1 x Performance Mode / Easy OC Header • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED BIOS Feature • 2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI...
...Audio Connector) • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen2 Header (ASMedia ASM1562 Retimer) • 1 x Performance Mode / Easy OC Header • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED BIOS Feature • 2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI...
User Manual
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.... Please re-install PCI-E devices or try removing all PCI-E devices or try using another VGA card. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules. 61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. b0 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. A7 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the memory and CPU. If the problem still exists...
.... Please re-install PCI-E devices or try removing all PCI-E devices or try using another VGA card. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules. 61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. b0 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. A7 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the memory and CPU. If the problem still exists...
User Manual
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... the slots. Make sure that allows you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is recommended to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Z390 Taichi 2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports...
... the slots. Make sure that allows you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is recommended to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Z390 Taichi 2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports...
User Manual
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... VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD's website for details. 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot...
... VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD's website for details. 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot...
User Manual
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..., locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. 45 English Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on the support CD driver page. Z390 Taichi Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu...
..., locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. 45 English Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on the support CD driver page. Z390 Taichi Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu...
User Manual
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... boots up. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE4. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all CPU downstream devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. PCIE...
... boots up. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE4. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all CPU downstream devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. PCIE...
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...-plug When enbled, BIOS generates software SMI to assign resource to choose a security level for OSUP. Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for the Thunderbolt ports. SW SMI on TBT Hot-plug When enbled, BIOS generates ACPI Notify. 84 English Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices...
...-plug When enbled, BIOS generates software SMI to assign resource to choose a security level for OSUP. Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for the Thunderbolt ports. SW SMI on TBT Hot-plug When enbled, BIOS generates ACPI Notify. 84 English Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices...
User Manual
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... USB pen drive before using this function. 90 English After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to update your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to your UEFI. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to copy the RAID driver from our servers for you. 4.7 Tools UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service...
... USB pen drive before using this function. 90 English After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to update your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to your UEFI. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to copy the RAID driver from our servers for you. 4.7 Tools UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service...
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... to ensure normal system operation. UEFI Download Server Select a server to the secondary flash ROM.. For safety issues, users are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working copy of the BIOS files to the active BIOS to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Normally, the system will take over. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility.
... to ensure normal system operation. UEFI Download Server Select a server to the secondary flash ROM.. For safety issues, users are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working copy of the BIOS files to the active BIOS to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Normally, the system will take over. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility.
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... UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Users are unable to change the password for the administrator account. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the system. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Secure Boot Use this item to use discrete TPM Module. 97 English You may set or change the password for the user account. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Z390 Taichi...
... UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Users are unable to change the password for the administrator account. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the system. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Secure Boot Use this item to use discrete TPM Module. 97 English You may set or change the password for the user account. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Z390 Taichi...