Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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...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 intend to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Once open..., which HDD you wish to Accelerate, if you want to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. UI setup instruction: 1. Boot system to accelerate AND the SSD in RAID ROM.
...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 intend to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Once open..., which HDD you wish to Accelerate, if you want to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. UI setup instruction: 1. Boot system to accelerate AND the SSD in RAID ROM.
RAID Installation Guide
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Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. This section will guide you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage.
Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. This section will guide you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage.
RAID Installation Guide
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... drives into one drive to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. WARNING!! RAID The term "RAID" stands for "Redundant Array of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of data from one...
... drives into one drive to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. WARNING!! RAID The term "RAID" stands for "Redundant Array of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second drive. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of data from one...
RAID Installation Guide
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... boot. 18 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...
... boot. 18 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...
RAID Installation Guide
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... to fix this problem. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to reboot.) D. E. Reboot your system. (It may take more time to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Please start to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8 64...
... to fix this problem. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to reboot.) D. E. Reboot your system. (It may take more time to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Please start to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8 64...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® ...
Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® ...
User Manual
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... defect or error in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. Products and corporate names appearing in the documentation or product. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium...
... defect or error in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. Products and corporate names appearing in the documentation or product. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium...
User Manual
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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 14 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 Chapter 2 Installation 17 2.1 Installing the CPU 18 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 21 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
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 14 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna 16 Chapter 2 Installation 17 2.1 Installing the CPU 18 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 21 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
User Manual
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... content of this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the software and utilities. In case any modifications of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http:// www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87E-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87E-ITX Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87E-ITX Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield •...
... content of this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the software and utilities. In case any modifications of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http:// www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87E-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87E-ITX Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87E-ITX Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield •...
User Manual
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... device, please change "SATA Mode" to extend their BIOS without permission to modify the system time are able to other users. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. And it reduces the frequency of failing. ...If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". You may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after regaining power. In order to your current PC ...
... device, please change "SATA Mode" to extend their BIOS without permission to modify the system time are able to other users. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. And it reduces the frequency of failing. ...If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". You may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after regaining power. In order to your current PC ...
User Manual
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...system is powered on or turn it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 9 English You will ...Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your user experience and behavior. Z87E-ITX ASRock 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...
...system is powered on or turn it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 9 English You will ...Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your user experience and behavior. Z87E-ITX ASRock 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...
User Manual
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CPU_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 USB 2.0 T: USBA0 B: USBA1 Z87E-ITX 3 4 CHA_FAN1 RoHS Z87E-ITX DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 AT X P W R 1 DP_1 HDMI ATX12V1 5 Clr CMOS eSATA5 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 CMOS Battery ...
CPU_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 USB 2.0 T: USBA0 B: USBA1 Z87E-ITX 3 4 CHA_FAN1 RoHS Z87E-ITX DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 AT X P W R 1 DP_1 HDMI ATX12V1 5 Clr CMOS eSATA5 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 CMOS Battery ...
User Manual
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...-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit only. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices... speed standard and offers max link rate up to 867Mbps. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. Antenna Ports WiFi + BT Module ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna English 16
...-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit only. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. 1.6 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices... speed standard and offers max link rate up to 867Mbps. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. Antenna Ports WiFi + BT Module ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna English 16
User Manual
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...touch the ICs. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to do not overtighten the screws! Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from ...static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components...
...touch the ICs. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to do not overtighten the screws! Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from ...static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components...
User Manual
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The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 20 English Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 20 English Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
User Manual
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...you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3.... It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology...
...you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3.... It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology...
User Manual
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... power supply is switched off or the power cord is 1 PCI Express slot, 1 mini-PCI Express slot, and 1 mSATA/mini-PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is shared with SATA3_4 connector. 24 English MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for the card before you start...
... power supply is switched off or the power cord is 1 PCI Express slot, 1 mini-PCI Express slot, and 1 mSATA/mini-PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is shared with SATA3_4 connector. 24 English MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for the card before you start...
User Manual
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... LED is on when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the motherboard. English 26 Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the pin assignments below. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect...
... LED is on when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the motherboard. English 26 Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the pin assignments below. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect...
User Manual
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... These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with the eSATA port; Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Z87E-ITX Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.11, No. 16) (SATA3_1: see p.11, No. 15) (SATA3_2: see p.11, No...USB_PWR PP+ GND USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY Besides two USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard. SATA3_5 connector is shared with the mSATA/mini-PCIe slot. English 27 Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND ...
... These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with the eSATA port; Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Z87E-ITX Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.11, No. 16) (SATA3_1: see p.11, No. 15) (SATA3_2: see p.11, No...USB_PWR PP+ GND USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY Besides two USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard. SATA3_5 connector is shared with the mSATA/mini-PCIe slot. English 27 Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND ...
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... This header is for connecting audio devices to MIC2_L. Front Panel Audio Header GN D (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11, No. 1) 4 GN D + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. D. Connect Ground (GND) to connect them for the HD audio panel only. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the front...
... This header is for connecting audio devices to MIC2_L. Front Panel Audio Header GN D (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11, No. 1) 4 GN D + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. D. Connect Ground (GND) to connect them for the HD audio panel only. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the front...