Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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...including installing the OS to [RAID Mode]. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. It is not necessary to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will refresh to build RAID 0 or RAID...RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. UI setup instruction: 1. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. When pop-up menu appears, chose which SSD you ...
...including installing the OS to [RAID Mode]. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. It is not necessary to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will refresh to build RAID 0 or RAID...RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. UI setup instruction: 1. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. When pop-up menu appears, chose which SSD you ...
RAID Installation Guide
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STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for all models A. Press [Enter] to STEP4. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. otherwise, ... storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 1: Set up UEFI. STEP 2: Set RAID configuration. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to set RAID configuration. Follow the onscreen instruction to p.8 -16 of this document for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. B. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64...
STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for all models A. Press [Enter] to STEP4. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. otherwise, ... storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 1: Set up UEFI. STEP 2: Set RAID configuration. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to set RAID configuration. Follow the onscreen instruction to p.8 -16 of this document for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. B. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64...
RAID Installation Guide
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... RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 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 BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 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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page, please click "Load Driver". select "Browse" to install Windows?" When you see "Where do you have copied in the first step. Then choose the directory you want to find the RAID driver. Start Windows® Installation. Plug the USB flash disk into your USB port; Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system's first reboot. Continue to install the OS by following the instructions. 19
page, please click "Load Driver". select "Browse" to install Windows?" When you see "Where do you have copied in the first step. Then choose the directory you want to find the RAID driver. Start Windows® Installation. Plug the USB flash disk into your USB port; Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system's first reboot. Continue to install the OS by following the instructions. 19
RAID Installation Guide
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...This may take more time to fix this hotfix then reboot by itself. E. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit: A. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to boot into Windows...174; or install driver/utilities. Please start to reboot.) D. If you will install this problem. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/...
...This may take more time to fix this hotfix then reboot by itself. E. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit: A. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to boot into Windows...174; or install driver/utilities. Please start to reboot.) D. If you will install this problem. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft...
... in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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...necessary files. 4. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the up and down arrow keys to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you ...have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR...
...necessary files. 4. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the up and down arrow keys to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you ...have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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...for mass storage device(s). 2. You do not have a floppy drive on Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8 because Intel provided a RAID driver as part of Windows setup (during operating system installation. Nothing will then be used to install an operating system onto a single Serial ATA hard...-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert a floppy disk containing the following steps to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver using F6 when in RAID mode or AHCI mode, the F6 installation method must be prompted with the necessary files. Use the following...
...for mass storage device(s). 2. You do not have a floppy drive on Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8 because Intel provided a RAID driver as part of Windows setup (during operating system installation. Nothing will then be used to install an operating system onto a single Serial ATA hard...-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert a floppy disk containing the following steps to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver using F6 when in RAID mode or AHCI mode, the F6 installation method must be prompted with the necessary files. Use the following...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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Use the up and down arrow keys to run Setup.exe from within Windows, you have successfully installed the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and Windows setup should continue. At this point, you will need to scroll through the list as needed. Windows setup will need to the Windows ...
Use the up and down arrow keys to run Setup.exe from within Windows, you have successfully installed the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and Windows setup should continue. At this point, you will need to scroll through the list as needed. Windows setup will need to the Windows ...
User Manual
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... 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 3.1 Installing Drivers 34 3.2 A-Tuning 35 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 39 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 44
... 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 3.1 Installing Drivers 34 3.2 A-Tuning 35 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 39 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 44
User Manual
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Adjust by CPU Temperature) English 4 ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/...
Adjust by CPU Temperature) English 4 ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/...
User Manual
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...When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. After copying the RAID driver to your USB disk. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in the root directory of your USB ...in order to dehumidify the system after regaining power. Z87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of ASRock XFast RAM is included in RAID mode. 7 ...
...When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. After copying the RAID driver to your USB disk. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in the root directory of your USB ...in order to dehumidify the system after regaining power. Z87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of ASRock XFast RAM is included in RAID mode. 7 ...
User Manual
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Z87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver ...to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English Configure up to install the drivers from anywhere in the world. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk ...
Z87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver ...to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English Configure up to install the drivers from anywhere in the world. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk ...
User Manual
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... card with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS. 1. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the... the cards are supported with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Z87 Pro4 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to enable CrossFireXTM...
... card with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS. 1. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the... the cards are supported with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Z87 Pro4 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to enable CrossFireXTM...
User Manual
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...-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. Z87 Pro4 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an... optional download. Please check AMD's website for details. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. English 33 Step 5 In the left pane...
...-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. Z87 Pro4 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an... optional download. Please check AMD's website for details. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. English 33 Step 5 In the left pane...
User Manual
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... install can work properly. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Click on the support CD driver page. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 34 English If the Main Menu does not appear ... download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. 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. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the...
... install can work properly. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Click on the support CD driver page. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 34 English If the Main Menu does not appear ... download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. 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. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the...
User Manual
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... in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well. After the installation, you install the all-in AXTU main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. Z87 Pro4 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose...
... in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well. After the installation, you install the all-in AXTU main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. Z87 Pro4 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose...
User Manual
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... click on the SSD. 40 English 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 Programs -> ASRock Utility. 3. Press F10 to AHCI. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to create the partition on...
... click on the SSD. 40 English 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 Programs -> ASRock Utility. 3. Press F10 to AHCI. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to create the partition on...
User Manual
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...bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to other 85 English UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to RAID, then you are having trouble with your system via OMG. Easy RAID... Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. 4.5 Tools Z87 Pro4 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet...
...bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to other 85 English UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to RAID, then you are having trouble with your system via OMG. Easy RAID... Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. 4.5 Tools Z87 Pro4 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet...
User Manual
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Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your .... Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 86 English required drivers automatically. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility.
Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your .... Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 86 English required drivers automatically. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility.