Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... continue loading drivers. Press Enter. 5. At this point, you see a message 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 a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press S to confirm your controller and continue. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode...
... continue loading drivers. Press Enter. 5. At this point, you see a message 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 a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press S to confirm your controller and continue. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode...
Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... HDD you want to use RST function, you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to [RAID Mode...
... HDD you want to use RST function, you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to [RAID Mode...
User Manual
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... 2.3 CPU Installation 16 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot 20 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 21 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 24 2.9 Jumpers Setup 25 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.12 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs 30 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 30 2.15 SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD...
... 2.3 CPU Installation 16 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot 20 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 21 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 24 2.9 Jumpers Setup 25 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.12 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs 30 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 30 2.15 SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD...
User Manual
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... a few clicks without entering operating systems rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. SmartView, a new function of Your Data: With the status window, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. With this tool and save the new BIOS le to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can...
... a few clicks without entering operating systems rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. SmartView, a new function of Your Data: With the status window, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. With this tool and save the new BIOS le to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can...
User Manual
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... Slots 2 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1 (PORT 1), White) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Blue) 3 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0 (PORT 0), White) 13 1155-Pin CPU Socket 4 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2 (PORT 4), Blue) 14 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) 5 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3 (PORT 3), Blue) 15 Front Panel Audio Header 6 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 7 Intel Z68 Chipset 16 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 17 64Mb SPI Flash 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 18 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 10 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1) 19 Chassis Fan...
... Slots 2 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1 (PORT 1), White) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Blue) 3 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0 (PORT 0), White) 13 1155-Pin CPU Socket 4 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2 (PORT 4), Blue) 14 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) 5 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3 (PORT 3), Blue) 15 Front Panel Audio Header 6 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 7 Intel Z68 Chipset 16 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 17 64Mb SPI Flash 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 18 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 10 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1) 19 Chassis Fan...
User Manual
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... bene ts of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on the I/O panel. You can drive same or different display contents. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to your system and restart your system boots. 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to support dual VGA output so...
... bene ts of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on the I/O panel. You can drive same or different display contents. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to your system and restart your system boots. 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to support dual VGA output so...
User Manual
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...: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the Support CD for RAID con guration. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from the Support CD again so that "Intel Rapid Storage" will be installed to your system. A. Set the option "SATA Mode" to set RAID configuration. After the installation of Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM...
...: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the Support CD for RAID con guration. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from the Support CD again so that "Intel Rapid Storage" will be installed to your system. A. Set the option "SATA Mode" to set RAID configuration. After the installation of Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM...
User Manual
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... (C1). Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. This option will program into C State package limit register. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of adjacent cache lines. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT...
... (C1). Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. This option will program into C State package limit register. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of adjacent cache lines. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT...
User Manual
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...to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is recommended to select [Disabled] to use of USB 3.0 controller. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. There are connected. [Disabled] - USB 3.0 Controller Use this option to enable or disable the use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this item to below descriptions for legacy USB. [Auto] - Please refer to enable or disable the use Instant Flash, USB Keyboard/Remote Power...
...to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is recommended to select [Disabled] to use of USB 3.0 controller. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. There are connected. [Disabled] - USB 3.0 Controller Use this option to enable or disable the use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this item to below descriptions for legacy USB. [Auto] - Please refer to enable or disable the use Instant Flash, USB Keyboard/Remote Power...
User Manual
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Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Click on the le "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD...
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Click on the le "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD...
Quick Installation Guide
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... White) 13 1155-Pin CPU Socket 4 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2 (PORT 4), Blue) 14 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) 5 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3 (PORT 3), Blue) 15 Front Panel Audio Header 6 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 7 Intel Z68 Chipset 16 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 17 64Mb SPI Flash 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 18 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 10 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 11 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) English 2 ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard
... White) 13 1155-Pin CPU Socket 4 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2 (PORT 4), Blue) 14 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) 5 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3 (PORT 3), Blue) 15 Front Panel Audio Header 6 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 7 Intel Z68 Chipset 16 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 17 64Mb SPI Flash 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 18 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 10 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 11 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) English 2 ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
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... enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard English After restarting your system. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug...
... enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard English After restarting your system. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug...
Quick Installation Guide
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... performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http...
... performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 3. Besides, with the DVI-to-HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can choose to read the installation guide of the four monitors only. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard English
... 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 3. Besides, with the DVI-to-HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can choose to read the installation guide of the four monitors only. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
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... equipped with the SmartView utility that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your browser version is the smart start page for a more personal Internet experience. The performance may depend on -the-go. 9. With APP Charger driver installed, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. Real-Time Analysis...
... equipped with the SmartView utility that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your browser version is the smart start page for a more personal Internet experience. The performance may depend on -the-go. 9. With APP Charger driver installed, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. Real-Time Analysis...
Quick Installation Guide
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... your computer. D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time. English 17 ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on the I /O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to HDMI port on VGA card to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub...
... your computer. D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time. English 17 ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on the I /O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to HDMI port on VGA card to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub...
Quick Installation Guide
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... steps to enter UEFI setup. If you use multiple monitors with your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to HDMI port on PCI Express VGA cards, you select is less than the total capability of surround display feature. Set up a surround display environment: 1. C. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Boot your system. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to...
... steps to enter UEFI setup. If you use multiple monitors with your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to HDMI port on PCI Express VGA cards, you select is less than the total capability of surround display feature. Set up a surround display environment: 1. C. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Boot your system. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to...
Quick Installation Guide
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... ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard English STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your optical drive first. Therefore, the drivers you want to install those required drivers. AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. A. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 2.10 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows...
... ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard English STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your optical drive first. Therefore, the drivers you want to install those required drivers. AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. A. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 2.10 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows...
Quick Installation Guide
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... to display the menus. 27 ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard English It will enhance motherboard features. 3. If you wish to be user-friendly. It is designed to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The BIOS Setup program is a menu-driven program, which allows you start...
... to display the menus. 27 ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT Motherboard English It will enhance motherboard features. 3. If you wish to be user-friendly. It is designed to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The BIOS Setup program is a menu-driven program, which allows you start...
RAID Installation Guide
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...-bit on your system. Make a SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver diskette as step 2 of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. A "RAID Ready" system can also set RAID configuration, you install. At the beginning of page 6. Finish the Windows® installation and install all necessary drivers. 7 When done, exit Setup. 3. Begin Windows® setup by using "RAID Installation Guide" to set up system BIOS as well. 2.3.2 Setting...
...-bit on your system. Make a SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver diskette as step 2 of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. A "RAID Ready" system can also set RAID configuration, you install. At the beginning of page 6. Finish the Windows® installation and install all necessary drivers. 7 When done, exit Setup. 3. Begin Windows® setup by using "RAID Installation Guide" to set up system BIOS as well. 2.3.2 Setting...