RAID Installation Guide
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... RAID mode 17 4. 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 17 4. 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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Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to disable "CSM". or Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot to enter BIOS setup utility. Boot your RAID configuration. For Windows® 7: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot CSM to set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [...RAID]. 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please 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 ...
Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to disable "CSM". or Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot to enter BIOS setup utility. Boot your RAID configuration. For Windows® 7: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot CSM to set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [...RAID]. 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please 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 ...
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In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Create RAID Volume window appears. Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Press .
In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Create RAID Volume window appears. Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Press .
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If you install OS. If you want to configure RAID functions after you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. Press to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment 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 set up. Please note that you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID.
If you install OS. If you want to configure RAID functions after you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. Press to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment 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 set up. Please note that you are only allowed 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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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\Win7-...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. Please make sure to boot. 18 4. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows®...
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\Win7-...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. Please make sure to boot. 18 4. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows®...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... 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. Click the Storage Configuration...hard drives and press Space to RAID. 5. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft ...
... 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. Click the Storage Configuration...hard drives and press Space to RAID. 5. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft ...
User Manual
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... operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
... operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
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...+5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore • Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit compliant English 4 Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage...8226; 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) • 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 Voltage Multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities...
...+5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore • Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit compliant English 4 Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage...8226; 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) • 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 Voltage Multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities...
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Z87 Pro3 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. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for... memory size may affect your own risk and expense. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to 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 thirdparty overclocking tools. English 5 ...
Z87 Pro3 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. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for... memory size may affect your own risk and expense. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to 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 thirdparty overclocking tools. English 5 ...
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... add new programs to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can configure your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to the list. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are currently transferring. 6 English Please be noted that the USB flash... drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can watch ...
... add new programs to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can configure your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to the list. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are currently transferring. 6 English Please be noted that the USB flash... drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can watch ...
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And it reduces the frequency of accessing your USB disk. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from ... enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. After copying the RAID driver to your current PC and the devices connected. Z87 Pro3 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of...
And it reduces the frequency of accessing your USB disk. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from ... enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. After copying the RAID driver to your current PC and the devices connected. Z87 Pro3 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of...
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...(or in ACPI S5 mode)! Good Night LED will enter the UEFI directly after you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. ASRock On/Off Play Technology ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from a cold boot. By enabling Good Night LED in the... BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will completely change your PC, even when the PC is powered on the PC. Just plug in the USB ...
...(or in ACPI S5 mode)! Good Night LED will enter the UEFI directly after you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. ASRock On/Off Play Technology ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from a cold boot. By enabling Good Night LED in the... BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will completely change your PC, even when the PC is powered on the PC. Just plug in the USB ...
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...: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Z87 Pro3 25 24 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM 6 USB3_4_5 1 LAN PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 64Mb BIOS CMOS Battery RoHS Intel 7 Audio CODEC PCIE3 Z87 8 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 PCIE4 Super I/O SATA3_2 SATA3_3 HD_AUDIO1 9 23 1 PCI1 10 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SPDIF1_OUT1...
...: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Z87 Pro3 25 24 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM 6 USB3_4_5 1 LAN PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 64Mb BIOS CMOS Battery RoHS Intel 7 Audio CODEC PCIE3 Z87 8 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 PCIE4 Super I/O SATA3_2 SATA3_3 HD_AUDIO1 9 23 1 PCI1 10 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SPDIF1_OUT1...
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... is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 20) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". Please be noted that the... The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap 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 setup...
... is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 20) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". Please be noted that the... The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap 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 setup...
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... into your settings. 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. 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..., you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 33 English Press F10 to AHCI. Z87 Pro3 3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4.
... into your settings. 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. 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..., you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 33 English Press F10 to AHCI. Z87 Pro3 3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4.
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...run the UEFI Setup Utility by pressing the reset button on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. If you wish to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system...the system chassis. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. Z87 Pro3 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 ...
...run the UEFI Setup Utility by pressing the reset button on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. If you wish to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system...the system chassis. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. Z87 Pro3 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 ...
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Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet ... USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI firmware. 80 English Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the setup utility. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. required drivers automatically.
Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet ... USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI firmware. 80 English Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the setup utility. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. required drivers automatically.
Quick Installation Guide
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USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard Motherboard Layout 1 PWR_FAN1 Z87 Pro3 2 34 ATX12V1 HDMI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module... P r o 3 CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 25 24 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM 6 USB3_4_5 1 LAN PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 64Mb BIOS CMOS Battery RoHS Intel 7 Audio CODEC PCIE3 Z87 8 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 PCIE4 Super I/O SATA3_2 SATA3_3 HD_AUDIO1 9 23 1 PCI1 10 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SPDIF1_OUT1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 PLED1...
USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard Motherboard Layout 1 PWR_FAN1 Z87 Pro3 2 34 ATX12V1 HDMI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module... P r o 3 CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 25 24 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM 6 USB3_4_5 1 LAN PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 64Mb BIOS CMOS Battery RoHS Intel 7 Audio CODEC PCIE3 Z87 8 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 PCIE4 Super I/O SATA3_2 SATA3_3 HD_AUDIO1 9 23 1 PCI1 10 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SPDIF1_OUT1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 PLED1...
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... the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z87 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Pro3...
... the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z87 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Pro3...