Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. 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 [RAID Mode]. Boot...
... set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. 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 [RAID Mode]. Boot...
RAID Installation Guide
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...on how to set RAID configuration. Plug in UEFI setup. Follow the onscreen instruction to STEP4. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 1: Set up UEFI. otherwise, skip to complete the process. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; STEP 2: Set RAID configuration. Please note that...
...on how to set RAID configuration. Plug in UEFI setup. Follow the onscreen instruction to STEP4. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 1: Set up UEFI. otherwise, skip to complete the process. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; STEP 2: Set RAID configuration. Please note that...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... SCSI adapters. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Leave 13 Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press S to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Press Enter. 5. Setup will happen immediately after pressing F6. Select your exit. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create the volume. 9. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue.
... SCSI adapters. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Leave 13 Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press S to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Press Enter. 5. Setup will happen immediately after pressing F6. Select your exit. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create the volume. 9. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue.
User Manual
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... our website: http://www.asrock.com English 5 Z87M Extreme4 BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso...
... our website: http://www.asrock.com English 5 Z87M Extreme4 BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso...
User Manual
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... the device. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. Z87M Extreme4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic...
... the device. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. Z87M Extreme4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic...
User Manual
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... setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. After copying the RAID driver to your current PC and the devices connected. And it reduces the frequency of your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 8 English When enabling Dehumidifier...
... setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. After copying the RAID driver to your current PC and the devices connected. And it reduces the frequency of your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 8 English When enabling Dehumidifier...
User Manual
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... Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. Just plug in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is powered on. Good Night LED will be able to power your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to windows automatically! Z87M Extreme4 ASRock...
... Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. Just plug in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is powered on. Good Night LED will be able to power your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to windows automatically! Z87M Extreme4 ASRock...
User Manual
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...-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1) 8 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1) 9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5) 11 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 13 Power LED Header (PLED1) 14 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 19 TPM Header (TPMS1) 20 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 23 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1...
...-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1) 8 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1) 9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5) 11 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 13 Power LED Header (PLED1) 14 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 19 TPM Header (TPMS1) 20 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 23 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1...
User Manual
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... PCI Express x16 graphics cards. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Make sure that your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD certified. 2. It is provided with the graphics card you to install up to your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards...
... PCI Express x16 graphics cards. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Make sure that your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD certified. 2. It is provided with the graphics card you to install up to your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards...
User Manual
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... the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for details. English 34 2.8.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Select...
... the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for details. English 34 2.8.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Select...
User Manual
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...://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 35 English If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that...
...://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 35 English If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that...
User Manual
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If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is not in Windows Registry Editor. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. If your system is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this...
If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is not in Windows Registry Editor. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. If your system is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this...
User Manual
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... booting. If your system is not in Windows Registry Editor. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. Double click on OK. 45 English Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to avoid loss. 1. Z87M Extreme4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
... booting. If your system is not in Windows Registry Editor. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. Double click on OK. 45 English Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to avoid loss. 1. Z87M Extreme4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
User Manual
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... are having trouble with your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI 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. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your current PC and the devices connected. In order to prevent users from the support CD...
... are having trouble with your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI 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. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your current PC and the devices connected. In order to prevent users from the support CD...
User Manual
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... setup network configuration before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in your UEFI. Z87M Extreme4 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 89 English Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use...
... setup network configuration before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in your UEFI. Z87M Extreme4 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 89 English Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use...
Quick Installation Guide
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...-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1) 8 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1) 9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5) 11 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 13 Power LED Header (PLED1) 14 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 19 TPM Header (TPMS1) 20 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 23 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1...
...-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1) 8 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1) 9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5) 11 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 13 Power LED Header (PLED1) 14 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 19 TPM Header (TPMS1) 20 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 23 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1...
Quick Installation Guide
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... our website: http://www.asrock.com English 9 Z87M Extreme4 BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso...
... our website: http://www.asrock.com English 9 Z87M Extreme4 BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 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, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso...
Quick Installation Guide
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... access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you are currently transferring. 11 English ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87M Extreme4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock...
... access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you are currently transferring. 11 English ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Z87M Extreme4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock...
Quick Installation Guide
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... frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode. 12 English You may prevent motherboard damages due to "RAID", then you can help you without fear of failing. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading...
... frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode. 12 English You may prevent motherboard damages due to "RAID", then you can help you without fear of failing. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading...
Quick Installation Guide
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... enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be switched off , monitor and take control of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you restart. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on . Z87M Extreme4 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers...
... enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD LEDs will be switched off , monitor and take control of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you restart. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on . Z87M Extreme4 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers...
