Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
Page 1
..."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 RST function, you want to use the full SSD as the Cache device, which HDD you...AND the SSD in the near future. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will update the new version RST driver in system at this point! 3. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to [RAID Mode]. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu...
..."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 RST function, you want to use the full SSD as the Cache device, which HDD you...AND the SSD in the near future. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will update the new version RST driver in system at this point! 3. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to [RAID Mode]. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu...
RAID Installation Guide
Page 7
...[RAID] for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Press [Enter] to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for instructions on how to complete the process. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID... driver from a support CD to confirm the selection C. Please note that this step only if you want to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7...
...[RAID] for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Press [Enter] to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for instructions on how to complete the process. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID... driver from a support CD to confirm the selection C. Please note that this step only if you want to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7...
RAID Installation Guide
Page 18
...® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. 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...
...® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. 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...
RAID Installation Guide
Page 19
Start Windows® Installation. Plug the USB flash disk into your USB port; Then choose the directory you want to install Windows?" page, please click "Load Driver". Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system's first reboot. Continue to find the RAID driver. When you see "Where do you have copied in the first step. select "Browse" to install the OS by following the instructions. 19
Start Windows® Installation. Plug the USB flash disk into your USB port; Then choose the directory you want to install Windows?" page, please click "Load Driver". Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system's first reboot. Continue to find the RAID driver. When you see "Where do you have copied in the first step. select "Browse" to install the OS by following the instructions. 19
RAID Installation Guide
Page 20
... through this problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. Please start to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. If you will install this hotfix then reboot by itself. Reboot your system. (It may take more time to install motherboard...
... through this problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. Please start to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. If you will install this hotfix then reboot by itself. Reboot your system. (It may take more time to install motherboard...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
Page 12
... 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. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows...
... 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. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
Page 13
...during operating system setup: 1. Select 4: Exit and press Enter. 11. Press Y to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Nothing will then be visible. 6. When you have successfully installed the... Enter to confirm volume creation. 10. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and...
...during operating system setup: 1. Select 4: Exit and press Enter. 11. Press Y to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Nothing will then be visible. 6. When you have successfully installed the... Enter to confirm volume creation. 10. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
Page 16
... 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 F6 when in AHCI/RAID mode In order to use a USB floppy drive or create a slipstream version of Windows setup (during ...operating system installation. Press S to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Use the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP.OEM. You will then be used to...
... 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 F6 when in AHCI/RAID mode In order to use a USB floppy drive or create a slipstream version of Windows setup (during ...operating system installation. Press S to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Use the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP.OEM. You will then be used to...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
Page 17
... needed. Press Enter. 5. Leave the floppy disk in the floppy drive until the system reboots. If you have successfully installed the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and Windows setup should continue. Select your controller and continue.
... needed. Press Enter. 5. Leave the floppy disk in the floppy drive until the system reboots. If you have successfully installed the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and Windows setup should continue. Select your controller and continue.
User Manual
Page 3
... Express Slots) 22 2.5 Jumpers Setup 23 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 31 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 31...
... Express Slots) 22 2.5 Jumpers Setup 23 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 31 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 31...
User Manual
Page 10
..., CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 5 Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer, Intel® • Extreme Tuning...
..., CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 5 Z87 Extreme3 Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer, Intel® • Extreme Tuning...
User Manual
Page 13
...internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to your SSDs or HDDs in A-Tuning. After copying the RAID driver to extend their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. And it reduces the ...frequency of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. Please note that cannot be placed in RAID mode. 8 English ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the...
...internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to your SSDs or HDDs in A-Tuning. After copying the RAID driver to extend their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. And it reduces the ...frequency of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. Please note that cannot be placed in RAID mode. 8 English ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the...
User Manual
Page 14
... boot up experience. By enabling Good Night LED in to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Z87 Extreme3 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on or turn it off, monitor and take control of system configuration tools, cool...
... boot up experience. By enabling Good Night LED in to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Z87 Extreme3 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on or turn it off, monitor and take control of system configuration tools, cool...
User Manual
Page 33
... use a NVIDIA® certified PSU. Make sure that are properly seated on the slots. Make sure that your system requires. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. It is recommended to PCIE3 slot. Please refer to the NVIDIA® website for details... card to use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Make sure that the cards are NVIDIA® certified. 2. Requirements 1. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM and...
... use a NVIDIA® certified PSU. Make sure that are properly seated on the slots. Make sure that your system requires. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. It is recommended to PCIE3 slot. Please refer to the NVIDIA® website for details... card to use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Make sure that the cards are NVIDIA® certified. 2. Requirements 1. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM and...
User Manual
Page 35
...) in the Windows® system tray. Step 3 Reboot your system. Step 2 In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX configuration. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. After that, you can freely enjoy the benefits of SLITM or Quad SLITM. 30 English Then select...
...) in the Windows® system tray. Step 3 Reboot your system. Step 2 In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX configuration. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. After that, you can freely enjoy the benefits of SLITM or Quad SLITM. 30 English Then select...
User Manual
Page 36
... pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Z87 Extreme3 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to PCIE3 slot. Make...
... pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Z87 Extreme3 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to PCIE3 slot. Make...
User Manual
Page 38
... details. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. English 33 Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4... Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. Z87 Extreme3 2.8.3 Driver Installation ...
... details. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. English 33 Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4... Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. Z87 Extreme3 2.8.3 Driver Installation ...
User Manual
Page 39
... motherboard supports. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Click on the file "ASRSETUP....Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download ...
... motherboard supports. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Click on the file "ASRSETUP....Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download ...
User Manual
Page 40
Z87 Extreme3 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker ... be auto-installed as well. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. After the installation, you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are five sections in AXTU main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info...
Z87 Extreme3 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker ... be auto-installed as well. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. After the installation, you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are five sections in AXTU main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info...
User Manual
Page 45
... 8/7. Press F10 to create the partition on Create. The 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. 3. If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to save changes and exit...
... 8/7. Press F10 to create the partition on Create. The 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. 3. If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to save changes and exit...