Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to accelerate AND the SSD in RAID ROM. You MUST have both the HDD you want to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in system at this point! 3. Boot system to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. It is not necessary...
... the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to accelerate AND the SSD in RAID ROM. You MUST have both the HDD you want to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in system at this point! 3. Boot system to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. It is not necessary...
RAID Installation Guide
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... to set RAID configuration. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". 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 system. 7 Please note that this document for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this step only if you want to your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Plug in your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 2: Set RAID configuration...
... to set RAID configuration. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". 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 system. 7 Please note that this document for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this step only if you want to your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Plug in your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 2: Set RAID configuration...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). At the prompt press Y to Specify Additional Device. 3. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Press Enter to create the volume. 9. Press F6 when you see a prompt that says, Press F6 if you to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press Enter to confirm your controller and continue...
... Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). At the prompt press Y to Specify Additional Device. 3. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Press Enter to create the volume. 9. Press F6 when you see a prompt that says, Press F6 if you to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press Enter to confirm your controller and continue...
User Manual
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... 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 I/O Panel 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 Using the HDMI-In Port 28 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 31 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 31 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 33 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 34...
... 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 I/O Panel 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 Using the HDMI-In Port 28 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 31 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 31 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 33 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 34...
User Manual
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... Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
... Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
User Manual
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... prevent motherboard damages due 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 other users. After copying the RAID driver to your current PC and the devices connected. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to your USB disk. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 7 English Please note that BIOS files need to dampness by enabling...
... prevent motherboard damages due 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 other users. After copying the RAID driver to your current PC and the devices connected. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to your USB disk. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 7 English Please note that BIOS files need to dampness by enabling...
User Manual
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... fan speeds using the graph. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English Z87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect...
... fan speeds using the graph. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English Z87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect...
User Manual
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...) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) (ASMedia Hub) 9 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) (ASMedia Hub) 10 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_8) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 24...
...) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) (ASMedia Hub) 9 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) (ASMedia Hub) 10 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_8) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 24...
User Manual
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... different methods to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Make sure that are supported with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5.
... different methods to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Make sure that are supported with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5.
User Manual
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... 33 Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Z87 Pro4 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download.
... 33 Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Z87 Pro4 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download.
User Manual
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..., locate and double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. Click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that...
..., locate and double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. Click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that...
User Manual
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... to AHCI. If Windows 8/7 is not in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Double click on OK. 39 English Click on the value Start and change the value from deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. Z87 Pro4...
... to AHCI. If Windows 8/7 is not in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Double click on OK. 39 English Click on the value Start and change the value from deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. Z87 Pro4...
User Manual
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... value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. There are certain risks. Press Win + R simultaneously in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss. 1. Enter into 0. 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting.
... value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. There are certain risks. Press Win + R simultaneously in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss. 1. Enter into 0. 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting.
User Manual
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... power will start to boot up when the power recovers. Restore on . Set to Auto to music through the computer's speakers even when the computer is selected, the system will remain off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 75 English Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Z87 Pro4 Render Standby Power down . Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will also automatically switch...
... power will start to boot up when the power recovers. Restore on . Set to Auto to music through the computer's speakers even when the computer is selected, the system will remain off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 75 English Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Z87 Pro4 Render Standby Power down . Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will also automatically switch...
User Manual
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... USB storage device. 4.5 Tools Z87 Pro4 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other 85 English OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your current PC and the devices connected. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from our support...
... USB storage device. 4.5 Tools Z87 Pro4 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other 85 English OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your current PC and the devices connected. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from our support...
User Manual
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... drivers automatically. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your UEFI. UEFI Download Server Select a server to 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. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash...
... drivers automatically. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your UEFI. UEFI Download Server Select a server to 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. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash...
Quick Installation Guide
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...) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) (ASMedia Hub) 9 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) (ASMedia Hub) 10 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_8) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 24...
...) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) (ASMedia Hub) 9 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) (ASMedia Hub) 10 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_8) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 24...
Quick Installation Guide
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... x Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
... x Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
Quick Installation Guide
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... help you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to other users. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. Z87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites...
... help you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to other users. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. Z87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites...
Quick Installation Guide
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... UEFI that installs the LAN driver to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 13 English Z87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. You will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using...
... UEFI that installs the LAN driver to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 13 English Z87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. You will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using...