Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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...will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will refresh to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. It is not necessary to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. Complete initial ...build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in the near future. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. 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 Enhanced ...
...will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will refresh to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. It is not necessary to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. Complete initial ...build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in the near future. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. 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 Enhanced ...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 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 ... 42 2.11 Using the HDMI-In Port 43 2.12 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 46 2.12.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 46 2.12.2 Driver Installation and Setup 48
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 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 ... 42 2.11 Using the HDMI-In Port 43 2.12 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 46 2.12.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 46 2.12.2 Driver Installation and Setup 48
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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...
...-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...
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...) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Support CD Hardware OS Certifications • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome...
...) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Support CD Hardware OS Certifications • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome...
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...our servers for you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without fear of your current PC and the devices connected. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS... in RAID mode. 8 English After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device. When enabling Dehumidifier Function,...
...our servers for you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without fear of your current PC and the devices connected. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS... in RAID mode. 8 English After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device. When enabling Dehumidifier Function,...
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Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to Windows 8 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? It provides more waiting! ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive...
Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to Windows 8 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? It provides more waiting! ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive...
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....com 3. Make sure that your system requires. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Requirements 1. You should only use a NVIDIA® certified PSU. Please refer to the NVIDIA® website for details. 2.12.1 Installing...
....com 3. Make sure that your system requires. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Requirements 1. You should only use a NVIDIA® certified PSU. Please refer to the NVIDIA® website for details. 2.12.1 Installing...
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Step 2 In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX configuration. Then select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. 2.12.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode Step 1 Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon in the NVIDIA® nView...
Step 2 In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX configuration. Then select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. 2.12.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode Step 1 Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon in the NVIDIA® nView...
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...Please refer to PCIE4 slot. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to the AMD's website for detailed installation guide. 2.13.1 Installing Two ...sure that allows you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS. 1. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.13 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that the cards are AMD certified. 2. ...
...Please refer to PCIE4 slot. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to the AMD's website for detailed installation guide. 2.13.1 Installing Two ...sure that allows you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS. 1. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 2.13 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that the cards are AMD certified. 2. ...
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...Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. English 52 We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Please check AMD's website ...for details. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. AMD...
...Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. English 52 We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Please check AMD's website ...for details. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. AMD...
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Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your...and double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on ...
Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your...and double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on ...
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... install the all-in Formula Drive main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Double-click the "Formula Drive" icon, Formula Drive main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using Formula Drive There are five sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, Formula Drive will find the icon "Formula Drive" on your computer...
... install the all-in Formula Drive main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Double-click the "Formula Drive" icon, Formula Drive main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using Formula Drive There are five sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, Formula Drive will find the icon "Formula Drive" on your computer...
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... changes and exit. 5. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3. 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. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system...
... changes and exit. 5. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula 3. 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. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system...
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...with your USB storage device. 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 RAID mode. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start ...schedule the starting and ending hours of your system via OMG. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to other required drivers automatically. 105 English 4.5 Tools Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to RAID, then you are...
...with your USB storage device. 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 RAID mode. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start ...schedule the starting and ending hours of your system via OMG. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to other required drivers automatically. 105 English 4.5 Tools Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to RAID, then you are...
Quick Installation Guide
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... utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the... components and devices of your own risk and expense. You can use . Overclocking may be done at your system. Support CD Hardware OS Certifications • Drivers, ...
... utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the... components and devices of your own risk and expense. You can use . Overclocking may be done at your system. Support CD Hardware OS Certifications • Drivers, ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... from our servers for you can help you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG...of failing. It fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of your current PC and the devices connected. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. You may prevent motherboard damages due to "...
... from our servers for you can help you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG...of failing. It fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of your current PC and the devices connected. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. You may prevent motherboard damages due to "...
Quick Installation Guide
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... collection of overclocking. The speedy boot will automatically detect your user experience and behavior. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. The lightning boot up experience. Now you different levels of subtle DRAM settings...
... collection of overclocking. The speedy boot will automatically detect your user experience and behavior. Z87 OC Formula/ac / Z87 OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. The lightning boot up experience. Now you different levels of subtle DRAM settings...
RAID Installation Guide
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... Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple... click in your system. 7 STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for all models A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 4: Install Windows...
... Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple... click in your system. 7 STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for all models A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 4: Install Windows...
RAID Installation Guide
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...® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. 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 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. 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
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Plug the USB flash disk into your USB port; Then choose the directory you want to install Windows?" Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system's first reboot. Start Windows® Installation. select "Browse" to install the OS by following the instructions. 19 page, please click "Load Driver". Continue to find the RAID driver. When you see "Where do you have copied in the first step.
Plug the USB flash disk into your USB port; Then choose the directory you want to install Windows?" Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system's first reboot. Start Windows® Installation. select "Browse" to install the OS by following the instructions. 19 page, please click "Load Driver". Continue to find the RAID driver. When you see "Where do you have copied in the first step.