RAID Installation Guide
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... RAID mode 18 1 Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 8 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID...
... RAID mode 18 1 Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 8 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID...
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...configuration. Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set "Fast Boot" to [Ultra Fast]....Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot CSM to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you exit BIOS setup. 2.5 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel...® RAID BIOS setup utility. 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility STEP 1: For Windows® ...
...configuration. Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set "Fast Boot" to [Ultra Fast]....Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot CSM to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you exit BIOS setup. 2.5 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel...® RAID BIOS setup utility. 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility STEP 1: For Windows® ...
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Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Press .
Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Press .
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If you want to configure RAID functions after you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. Press to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you install OS. If you set up. Please note that you want to complete the setup of RAID.
If you want to configure RAID functions after you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. Press to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16 After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you install OS. If you set up. Please note that you want to complete the setup of RAID.
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3. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup you may start installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS as usual. 17
3. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup you may start installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS as usual. 17
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...menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 4. 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...
...menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 4. 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...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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...your motherboard to select the drive. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Enetr the Advanced ... press Enter. 3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Press Enter to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to select the physical disks. 6. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to create a RAID volume. 1....
...your motherboard to select the drive. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Enetr the Advanced ... press Enter. 3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Press Enter to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to select the physical disks. 6. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to create a RAID volume. 1....
User Manual
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ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 English Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In...
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 English Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In...
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... connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi...
... connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi...
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... utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause...
... utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause...
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...your USB storage devices. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to the list. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can easily... file system. Traffic Shaping: You can lower the latency in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger allows you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). RealTime Analysis of the device. Z87 Extreme3 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games.
...your USB storage devices. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to the list. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can easily... file system. Traffic Shaping: You can lower the latency in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger allows you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). RealTime Analysis of the device. Z87 Extreme3 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games.
User Manual
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... for you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without fear of internet access granted to your USB disk. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to extend their BIOS without permission to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". You may prevent motherboard damages due to modify the system time are able...
... for you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without fear of internet access granted to your USB disk. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to extend their BIOS without permission to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". You may prevent motherboard damages due to modify the system time are able...
User Manual
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... on the PC. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will completely change your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Z87 Extreme3 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical ...disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your user experience and behavior. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive ...
... on the PC. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will completely change your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Z87 Extreme3 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical ...disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your user experience and behavior. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive ...
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USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 ATX12V1 Z87 Extreme3 34 56 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 VGA DVI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-... 1 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 LAN 8 23 PCIE1 Z87 Extreme3 PCIE2 CMOS Battery Intel SATA3_0_1 PCI1 Z87 Super 9 I/O XFast USB XFast LAN XFast RAM SATA3_2_3 PCIE3 10 SATA3_4_5 PCI Express 3.0 AUDIO CODEC PCI2 PCI3 11 RoHS 64Mb BIOS HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 Front USB 3.0 IR1 1 SPDIF_OUT1 1 SPEAKER1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 ...
USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 ATX12V1 Z87 Extreme3 34 56 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 VGA DVI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-... 1 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 LAN 8 23 PCIE1 Z87 Extreme3 PCIE2 CMOS Battery Intel SATA3_0_1 PCI1 Z87 Super 9 I/O XFast USB XFast LAN XFast RAM SATA3_2_3 PCIE3 10 SATA3_4_5 PCI Express 3.0 AUDIO CODEC PCI2 PCI3 11 RoHS 64Mb BIOS HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 Front USB 3.0 IR1 1 SPDIF_OUT1 1 SPEAKER1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 ...
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... just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you need to clear the data in CMOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 23 Z87 Extreme3 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration... supply. The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. If you update the BIOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins.
... just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you need to clear the data in CMOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 23 Z87 Extreme3 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration... supply. The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. If you update the BIOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins.
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... system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Enter Windows 8/7. 3. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your system, it is recommended to...
... system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Enter Windows 8/7. 3. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your system, it is recommended to...
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system ... not exactly match what you see on your system. If you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. You...
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system ... not exactly match what you see on your system. If you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. You...
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...Select a server to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 88 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is... recommended to plug in your UEFI. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. Instant Flash Save...
...Select a server to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 88 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is... recommended to plug in your UEFI. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. Instant Flash Save...
Quick Installation Guide
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USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse Motherboard Layout 1 2 ATX12V1 Z87 Extreme3 34 56 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 VGA DVI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin... CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 USB3_4_5 1 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN 8 23 PCIE1 Z87 Extreme3 PCIE2 CMOS Battery Intel SATA3_0_1 PCI1 Z87 Super 9 I/O XFast USB XFast LAN XFast RAM SATA3_2_3 PCIE3 10 SATA3_4_5 PCI Express 3.0 AUDIO CODEC PCI2 PCI3 11 RoHS 64Mb BIOS HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 Front USB 3.0 IR1 1 SPDIF_OUT1 1 SPEAKER1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 ...
USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse Motherboard Layout 1 2 ATX12V1 Z87 Extreme3 34 56 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 VGA DVI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin... CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 USB3_4_5 1 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN 8 23 PCIE1 Z87 Extreme3 PCIE2 CMOS Battery Intel SATA3_0_1 PCI1 Z87 Super 9 I/O XFast USB XFast LAN XFast RAM SATA3_2_3 PCIE3 10 SATA3_4_5 PCI Express 3.0 AUDIO CODEC PCI2 PCI3 11 RoHS 64Mb BIOS HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 Front USB 3.0 IR1 1 SPDIF_OUT1 1 SPEAKER1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 ...
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... utilities. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 5 English Z87 Extreme3 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the...
... utilities. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 5 English Z87 Extreme3 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the...