RAID Installation Guide
Page 1
... 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...
RAID Installation Guide
Page 8
... UTILITY Boot to disable "CSM". Boot your RAID configuration. Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. For Windows® 7: 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® 8:...
... UTILITY Boot to disable "CSM". Boot your RAID configuration. Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. For Windows® 7: 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® 8:...
RAID Installation Guide
Page 13
2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Create RAID Volume window appears. Press .
2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Create RAID Volume window appears. Press .
RAID Installation Guide
Page 16
After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you want 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 If you install OS. Please note that you want to complete the setup of RAID. If you set up.
After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you want 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 If you install OS. Please note that you want to complete the setup of RAID. If you set up.
RAID Installation Guide
Page 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
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
RAID Installation Guide
Page 18
... boot. 18 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.... 4. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below.
... boot. 18 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.... 4. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below.
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
Page 12
... RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F2 or Delete to enable RAID in... onto a RAID volume (F6 install method) In order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and...
... RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Click F2 or Delete to enable RAID in... onto a RAID volume (F6 install method) In order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and...
User Manual
Page 7
... (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 1 x WiFi Module Screw (for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Support...
... (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables (for Z87 Extreme6/ac only) • 1 x WiFi Module Screw (for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Support...
User Manual
Page 11
... MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer, 5 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® Z87, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and...with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • ...
... MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer, 5 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® Z87, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and...with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • ...
User Manual
Page 12
... 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. Adjust by overclocking. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Hardware OS Certifications •... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. English 6
... 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. Adjust by overclocking. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Hardware OS Certifications •... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. English 6
User Manual
Page 13
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to the list. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file...an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Just save the new BIOS file to your application's priority ideally and add new programs to update the system BIOS in games. RealTime Analysis of the device. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to 40%...
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to the list. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file...an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Just save the new BIOS file to your application's priority ideally and add new programs to update the system BIOS in games. RealTime Analysis of the device. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to 40%...
User Manual
Page 14
.... You may prevent motherboard damages due to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to your USB storage device. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 8 English If power loss occurs during the...
.... You may prevent motherboard damages due to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to your USB storage device. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 8 English If power loss occurs during the...
User Manual
Page 15
The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be able to power your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ... this function, the PC will be switched off when the system is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in the world. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from a cold boot...
The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be able to power your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ... this function, the PC will be switched off when the system is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in the world. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from a cold boot...
User Manual
Page 17
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.4 Motherboard Layout Z87 Extreme6/ac 1 2 34 56 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 eSATA1 Clr CMOS ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ...Z87 Extreme6/ac PCIE2 9 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 WiFi-802.11n Module MINI_PCIE1 10 Purity SoundTM SATA3_0_1 11 PCI1 CMOS Intel SATA3_2_3 Battery Z87 12 PCIE3 13 SATA3_4_5 29 Super I/O IR1 1 HD_AUDIO1 COM1 1 1 PCI2 RoHS PCIE4 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 USB3_6_7 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 Dr. Debug USB6 Vertical Type A USB PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B 64Mb BIOS...
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 1.4 Motherboard Layout Z87 Extreme6/ac 1 2 34 56 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 eSATA1 Clr CMOS ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ...Z87 Extreme6/ac PCIE2 9 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 WiFi-802.11n Module MINI_PCIE1 10 Purity SoundTM SATA3_0_1 11 PCI1 CMOS Intel SATA3_2_3 Battery Z87 12 PCIE3 13 SATA3_4_5 29 Super I/O IR1 1 HD_AUDIO1 COM1 1 1 PCI2 RoHS PCIE4 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 USB3_6_7 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 Dr. Debug USB6 Vertical Type A USB PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B 64Mb BIOS...
User Manual
Page 18
...USB3_4_5 1 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 8 30 PCIE1 LAN Z87 Extreme6 PCIE2 9 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 MINI_PCIE1 10 Purity SoundTM SATA3_0_1 11 PCI1 CMOS Intel SATA3_2_3 Battery Z87 12 PCIE3 13 SATA3_4_5 29 Super I/O IR1 1 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 COM1 PCI2 RoHS... PCIE4 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 USB3_6_7 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 Dr. Debug USB6 Vertical Type A USB PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B 64Mb BIOS CLRCMOS1 1 ...
...USB3_4_5 1 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 8 30 PCIE1 LAN Z87 Extreme6 PCIE2 9 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 MINI_PCIE1 10 Purity SoundTM SATA3_0_1 11 PCI1 CMOS Intel SATA3_2_3 Battery Z87 12 PCIE3 13 SATA3_4_5 29 Super I/O IR1 1 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 COM1 PCI2 RoHS... PCIE4 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 USB3_6_7 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 Dr. Debug USB6 Vertical Type A USB PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B 64Mb BIOS CLRCMOS1 1 ...
User Manual
Page 19
...) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 16 Power LED Header (PLED1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 19 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 20 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 22 Vertical Type A USB 2.0 (USB6) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3... Header (COM1) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 29 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 31 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 13 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 No.
...) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 16 Power LED Header (PLED1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 19 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 20 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 22 Vertical Type A USB 2.0 (USB6) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3... Header (COM1) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 29 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 31 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 13 English Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 No.
User Manual
Page 33
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Short". When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is placed on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 14) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. English 27...to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is removed. If you need to clear the CMOS when you 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 to default ...
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Short". When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is placed on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11 or p.12, No. 14) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. English 27...to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is removed. If you need to clear the CMOS when you 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 to default ...
User Manual
Page 39
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is currently activated. Normally, the system will take over on the next system boot. BIOS...clear the CMOS values. Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.11 or p.12 No. 18) AB BIOS Selection Switch allows the system to duplicate a working copy of your computer and unplug the power supply....
Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is currently activated. Normally, the system will take over on the next system boot. BIOS...clear the CMOS values. Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.11 or p.12 No. 18) AB BIOS Selection Switch allows the system to duplicate a working copy of your computer and unplug the power supply....
User Manual
Page 47
... required, connect a power source to the HDMI-Out port on the motherboard via an HDMI cable. Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on your monitor to the adapter that "Deep S5" option in "Tools" tab. Then click Apply to [Disable]. 2....switch between on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" Step 4 Click the textbox and enter the action to set to apply the setting. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Step 1 Connect your monitor, make sure that the cables are properly connected and make sure that lets the smartphone/tablet output HDMI signal. 41...
... required, connect a power source to the HDMI-Out port on the motherboard via an HDMI cable. Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on your monitor to the adapter that "Deep S5" option in "Tools" tab. Then click Apply to [Disable]. 2....switch between on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" Step 4 Click the textbox and enter the action to set to apply the setting. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6 Step 1 Connect your monitor, make sure that the cables are properly connected and make sure that lets the smartphone/tablet output HDMI signal. 41...
User Manual
Page 61
...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. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to ...save changes and exit. 5. Enter Windows 8/7. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your settings. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6...
...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. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to ...save changes and exit. 5. Enter Windows 8/7. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your settings. Z87 Extreme6/ac / Z87 Extreme6...