Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... as well. AHCI also delivers longer battery life with version 9.5, a brand new user interface makes creating and managing your storage simple and intuitive. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can be accessed on each drive simultaneously, speeding up data protection can be accomplished easily with...
... as well. AHCI also delivers longer battery life with version 9.5, a brand new user interface makes creating and managing your storage simple and intuitive. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can be accessed on each drive simultaneously, speeding up data protection can be accomplished easily with...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... list of hard drives by using the up or down arrow keys to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to RAID. 5. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows Vista* or Note Microsoft Windows...
... list of hard drives by using the up or down arrow keys to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to RAID. 5. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows Vista* or Note Microsoft Windows...
User Manual
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...Installation 16 2.1 Screw Holes 16 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 16 2.3 CPU Installation 17 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 19 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 20 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 22 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 23 2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way ...CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.9 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 33 2.10 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 36 2.11 Jumpers Setup 37 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 38 2.13 Smart Switches 44 2.14 Dr...
...Installation 16 2.1 Screw Holes 16 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 16 2.3 CPU Installation 17 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 19 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 20 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 22 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 23 2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way ...CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.9 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 33 2.10 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 36 2.11 Jumpers Setup 37 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 38 2.13 Smart Switches 44 2.14 Dr...
User Manual
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... @ 60Hz - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Intel® HD Graphics 2000/3000 - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 7) 6 Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and... K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Intel® Z68 - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Pro le (XMP) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 or dual at x8...
... @ 60Hz - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Intel® HD Graphics 2000/3000 - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 7) 6 Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and... K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Intel® Z68 - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Pro le (XMP) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 or dual at x8...
User Manual
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...for the operation procedures of the four monitors only. In Overclocking, you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to adjust. CAUTION! 1. Before you are allowed to use two of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). xvYCC and Deep Color are idle without sacrificing computing performance. ...In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of memory modules on page 14 for the latest information. 6. In OC DNA, you to read the installation guide of your OC settings as HDMIport. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 For Windows® OS with your ...
...for the operation procedures of the four monitors only. In Overclocking, you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to adjust. CAUTION! 1. Before you are allowed to use two of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). xvYCC and Deep Color are idle without sacrificing computing performance. ...In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of memory modules on page 14 for the latest information. 6. In OC DNA, you to read the installation guide of your OC settings as HDMIport. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 For Windows® OS with your ...
User Manual
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...DDR3_ A1 and DDR3_B1; In other words, install them either in the set of the same color. It is recommended to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. White slots; see p.13 No.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in... compatibility and reliability, it is unable to install them on this motherboard and DIMM may be activated. see p.13 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. Blue slots; 2.5 Installation of white slots (DDR3_ A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. In other words, you always need to...
...DDR3_ A1 and DDR3_B1; In other words, install them either in the set of the same color. It is recommended to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. White slots; see p.13 No.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in... compatibility and reliability, it is unable to install them on this motherboard and DIMM may be activated. see p.13 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. Blue slots; 2.5 Installation of white slots (DDR3_ A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. In other words, you always need to...
User Manual
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...the "Identify" button to display a large number on the I /O panel, or connect DisplayPort monitor cable to the corresponding connectors of "Onboard VGA Share Memory", [Auto], will be your card, one to HDMI port on the I /O panel. Install the PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2, PCIE4 and ...PCIE5 slots. 3. E. Enter "Onboard VGA Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to be designated as appropriate for details. 2. B. Click "Extend my ...
...the "Identify" button to display a large number on the I /O panel, or connect DisplayPort monitor cable to the corresponding connectors of "Onboard VGA Share Memory", [Auto], will be your card, one to HDMI port on the I /O panel. Install the PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2, PCIE4 and ...PCIE5 slots. 3. E. Enter "Onboard VGA Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to be designated as appropriate for details. 2. B. Click "Extend my ...
User Manual
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... Bridge initialization after microcode loading OEM initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization Reserved for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading Memory initialization. Please see ASL Status Codes section below for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre...
... Bridge initialization after microcode loading OEM initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization Reserved for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading Memory initialization. Please see ASL Status Codes section below for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre...
User Manual
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... Bridge initialization (South Bridge module speci c) Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module speci c) OEM post memory initialization codes DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected Unspeci ed memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU...
... Bridge initialization (South Bridge module speci c) Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module speci c) OEM post memory initialization codes DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected Unspeci ed memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU...
User Manual
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... item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 62 Additional Turbo Voltage Use this item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode. Turbo Boost...
... item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 62 Additional Turbo Voltage Use this item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode. Turbo Boost...
User Manual
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... item to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. Min: 1N. RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Use this item to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting. Memory Fast Boot Use this item to change Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Use this... item to change Write to adjust DDR power down mode. Write to Read Delay (tWTR) Use this item to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting. Memory Power Down Mode Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting.
... item to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. Min: 1N. RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Use this item to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting. Memory Fast Boot Use this item to change Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Use this... item to change Write to adjust DDR power down mode. Write to Read Delay (tWTR) Use this item to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting. Memory Power Down Mode Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting.
User Manual
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... this to enable or disable Local x2APIC. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to execute code. The default value is an enhancement...
... this to enable or disable Local x2APIC. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to execute code. The default value is an enhancement...
User Manual
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... applications and is [Enabled]. The default value is an architecture that offers breakthrough performance for the motherboard through ef cient memory utilization. DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) is [DVMT Mode]. This item will not be used under Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS because the ...driver will intelligently detect physical memory available and allocate necessary video memory. 68 IGD Multi-Monitor Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device. VT-d Use this to...
... applications and is [Enabled]. The default value is an architecture that offers breakthrough performance for the motherboard through ef cient memory utilization. DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) is [DVMT Mode]. This item will not be used under Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS because the ...driver will intelligently detect physical memory available and allocate necessary video memory. 68 IGD Multi-Monitor Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device. VT-d Use this to...
User Manual
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The option [Maximum] only appears when you adopt the memory module with 1024MB or above. 69 DVMT Memory You are allowed to adjust the shared memory size in this item. Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB] and [Maximum].
The option [Maximum] only appears when you adopt the memory module with 1024MB or above. 69 DVMT Memory You are allowed to adjust the shared memory size in this item. Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB] and [Maximum].
Quick Installation Guide
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...in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - PCIE5: x4... Z68 - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode; shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports DisplayPort with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 7) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 ...
...in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - PCIE5: x4... Z68 - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode; shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports DisplayPort with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 7) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for proper installation. 3. In OC DNA, you are idle without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to fine-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which is ... support CD. 2. In Overclocking, you can choose to use two of output phases to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may depend on page 3 for optimal system performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English
... In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for proper installation. 3. In OC DNA, you are idle without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to fine-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which is ... support CD. 2. In Overclocking, you can choose to use two of output phases to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may depend on page 3 for optimal system performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
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... them on this motherboard, it is unable to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. White slots; Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (1) Populated - English 16 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you want to install two...
... them on this motherboard, it is unable to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. White slots; Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (1) Populated - English 16 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you want to install two...
Quick Installation Guide
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...always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to eight. 29 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English E. Click "Apply" or "OK" to DisplayPort on PCIE2, PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots. 3. With the internal VGA output support... each monitor. Please make sure that you have installed the drivers already, there is less than the total capability of "Onboard VGA Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. B. F. Click the "Identify" button to enter UEFI setup. D. Surround Display Feature This motherboard ...
...always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to eight. 29 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English E. Click "Apply" or "OK" to DisplayPort on PCIE2, PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots. 3. With the internal VGA output support... each monitor. Please make sure that you have installed the drivers already, there is less than the total capability of "Onboard VGA Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. B. F. Click the "Identify" button to enter UEFI setup. D. Surround Display Feature This motherboard ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Application Processor(s) (AP) initialization CPU post-memory initialization. Reset type detection (soft/hard) AP initialization before microcode loading North Bridge initialization before ...Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization CPU post-memory initialization. Memory presence detection Memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initialization 41 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English Programming memory timing information Memory initialization.
...to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Application Processor(s) (AP) initialization CPU post-memory initialization. Reset type detection (soft/hard) AP initialization before microcode loading North Bridge initialization before ...Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization CPU post-memory initialization. Memory presence detection Memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initialization 41 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English Programming memory timing information Memory initialization.
Quick Installation Guide
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... Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed Memory initialization error. English 0x37 0x38 0x39 0x3A 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F-0x4E 0x4F...
... Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed Memory initialization error. English 0x37 0x38 0x39 0x3A 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F-0x4E 0x4F...