Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... both the HDD 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 all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to [RAID Mode]. It is not necessary to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. UI setup instruction: 1. Once open...
... both the HDD 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 all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to [RAID Mode]. It is not necessary to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. UI setup instruction: 1. Once open...
User Manual
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... Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 15 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only ) 17 Chapter 2 Installation 20 2.1 Installing the CPU 21 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 24 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 25 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 27 2.5 Jumpers Setup 28 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 2.7 Smart Switches 35 2.8 Status OLED 37 2.9 Front USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide 40 2.10 Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation Guide 42 2.11 Using the HDMI-In Port 43 2.12...
... Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 15 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for Z87 OC Formula/ac only ) 17 Chapter 2 Installation 20 2.1 Installing the CPU 21 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 24 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 25 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 27 2.5 Jumpers Setup 28 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 2.7 Smart Switches 35 2.8 Status OLED 37 2.9 Front USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide 40 2.10 Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation Guide 42 2.11 Using the HDMI-In Port 43 2.12...
User Manual
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...-Ready Graphics Cards 51 2.13.4 Driver Installation and Setup 52 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 53 3.1 Installing Drivers 53 3.2 Formula Drive 54 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 58 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 63 3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 68 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral 68 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop 73 3.6 Start8 76 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 79 4.1 Introduction 79 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 79 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 80 4.2 Main Screen 81 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 82 4.4 Advanced Screen 92 4.4.1 CPU...
...-Ready Graphics Cards 51 2.13.4 Driver Installation and Setup 52 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 53 3.1 Installing Drivers 53 3.2 Formula Drive 54 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 58 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 63 3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 68 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral 68 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop 73 3.6 Start8 76 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 79 4.1 Introduction 79 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 79 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 80 4.2 Main Screen 81 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 82 4.4 Advanced Screen 92 4.4.1 CPU...
User Manual
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... and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Support CD • 10 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x SATA 1 to quality and endurance. If you require technical support related to change without further notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
... and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Support CD • 10 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x SATA 1 to quality and endurance. If you require technical support related to change without further notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
User Manual
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...Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 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 Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x COM port header • 1 x Power LED header • 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin...
...Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 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 Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x COM port header • 1 x Power LED header • 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin...
User Manual
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... device. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your USB storage...
... device. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your USB storage...
User Manual
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... RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM...
... RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM...
User Manual
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... tool that provides users with NickShih's OC Profile. ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than enough voltage configuration options for overclockers who wish to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. Now you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? Timing Configurator Timing Configurator is a blend of subtle DRAM settings for overclocking this function...
... tool that provides users with NickShih's OC Profile. ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than enough voltage configuration options for overclockers who wish to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. Now you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? Timing Configurator Timing Configurator is a blend of subtle DRAM settings for overclocking this function...
User Manual
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... error. b0 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. Please re-install the CPU and memory. Please re-install the memory and CPU. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using another VGA card. Please press reset or clear CMOS. 92 - 99 Problem related to PCI-E devices. If the problem still exists, please remove all SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other slots...
... error. b0 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. Please re-install the CPU and memory. Please re-install the memory and CPU. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using another VGA card. Please press reset or clear CMOS. 92 - 99 Problem related to PCI-E devices. If the problem still exists, please remove all SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other slots...
User Manual
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... 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your computer and boot into OS. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. 2.13.4 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and click Apply. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download...
... 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your computer and boot into OS. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. 2.13.4 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and click Apply. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download...
User Manual
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... be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly...
... be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly...
User Manual
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... Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from 3 into 0. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. It saves your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode...
... Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from 3 into 0. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. It saves your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode...
User Manual
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... system is selected, the power will also automatically switch off when the power recovers. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will start to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable/disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is...
... system is selected, the power will also automatically switch off when the power recovers. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will start to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable/disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is...
User Manual
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... in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to RAID, then you are able to your system via OMG. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your current PC and the devices connected. 4.5 Tools Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula System Browser ASRock System Browser...
... in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to RAID, then you are able to your system via OMG. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your current PC and the devices connected. 4.5 Tools Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula System Browser ASRock System Browser...
User Manual
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... configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your UEFI. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI...
... configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your UEFI. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI...
Quick Installation Guide
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... BIOS setup menu to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you are currently transferring. 13 English ASRock APP Charger allows you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage...
... BIOS setup menu to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you are currently transferring. 13 English ASRock APP Charger allows you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Formula Drive Formula Drive is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage...
Quick Installation Guide
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... the frequency of your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode. 14 English ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version...
... the frequency of your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode. 14 English ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version...
Quick Installation Guide
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... ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. The lightning boot up experience. It doesn't matter whether you're using a K-Series or No-K Series CPU, NickShih's OC Profile will take effect immediately. 15 English Have a taste of Nick's secret recipe for professional tweaking. ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than enough voltage configuration options for overclockers who wish to pursuit extremes. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users...
... ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. The lightning boot up experience. It doesn't matter whether you're using a K-Series or No-K Series CPU, NickShih's OC Profile will take effect immediately. 15 English Have a taste of Nick's secret recipe for professional tweaking. ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than enough voltage configuration options for overclockers who wish to pursuit extremes. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users...
RAID Installation Guide
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... all models A. Press [Enter] to set RAID configuration. STEP 1: Set up UEFI. STEP 2: Set RAID configuration. otherwise, skip to complete the process. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for instructions on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Please note that this step only if you want to [RAID] for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Plug in UEFI setup. Follow the onscreen instruction to STEP4. A. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS...
... all models A. Press [Enter] to set RAID configuration. STEP 1: Set up UEFI. STEP 2: Set RAID configuration. otherwise, skip to complete the process. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for instructions on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Please note that this step only if you want to [RAID] for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Plug in UEFI setup. Follow the onscreen instruction to STEP4. A. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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.... Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP.OEM. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Press Enter to Specify Additional Device. 3. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. At this point, you to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup...
.... Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP.OEM. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Press Enter to Specify Additional Device. 3. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. At this point, you to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup...