RAID Installation Guide
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... and RAID Configuration 1. 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...
... and RAID Configuration 1. 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 enter BIOS setup utility. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set "Fast Boot" to [Ultra Fast]. 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [UEFI only]. 8 For... Windows® 7: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot CSM to 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 Utility or Intel® RAID...
Press key to save your change before setting your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set "Fast Boot" to [Ultra Fast]. 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to [UEFI only]. 8 For... Windows® 7: Go to UEFI SETUP UTILITY Boot CSM to 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 Utility or Intel® RAID...
RAID Installation Guide
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Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. Press . 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 . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. Press . 2.5.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press .
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After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you set up. 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 Please note that you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID.
After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you set up. 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 Please note that you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID.
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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 3.
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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\Win7-64_Intel.. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS...
... 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\Win7-64_Intel.. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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...ROM user interface. 2. When finished press Enter. 12 Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to RAID. 5. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to ...enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Press Enter to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press... 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 select the physical disks...
...ROM user interface. 2. When finished press Enter. 12 Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to RAID. 5. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to ...enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Press Enter to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press... 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 select the physical disks...
User Manual
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... guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_Card 1 English Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications...
... guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_Card 1 English Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications...
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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 .../EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 5 ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and...
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 .../EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 5 ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and...
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... 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 third-party overclocking tools. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system...
... 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 third-party overclocking tools. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system...
User Manual
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... LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Z87M Extreme4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. The performance may depend on your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously ...
... LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Z87M Extreme4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. The performance may depend on your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously ...
User Manual
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... After copying the RAID driver to your current PC and the devices connected. And it reduces the frequency of failing. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their lifespan. In order to prevent users from the support CD to your USB storage device. ...174; OS. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after regaining power. You may...
... After copying the RAID driver to your current PC and the devices connected. And it reduces the frequency of failing. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their lifespan. In order to prevent users from the support CD to your USB storage device. ...174; OS. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after regaining power. You may...
User Manual
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... computer. 9 English ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to your computer log in to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows? By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD ...LEDs will automatically switch off when the system is powered on the PC. Z87M Extreme4 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the ...
... computer. 9 English ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to your computer log in to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows? By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD ...LEDs will automatically switch off when the system is powered on the PC. Z87M Extreme4 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the ...
User Manual
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...HDMI1 T: USB4 B: USB5 6 USB 2.0 eSATA1 T: USB0 B: USB1 24 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 LAN 23 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CMOS Z87M Extreme4 Top: Battery 7 USB3_0_1 1 Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF PCI Express 3.0 1 HD_AUDIO1 Central/Bass LINE IN Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC... IN 22 PCIE1 SATA3_0_1 XFast RAM XFast USB Purity SoundTM PCIE2 XFast LAN Intel 8 PCIE3 Z87 64Mb BIOS 9 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 Super I/O COM1 1 PCIE4 CI1 1 TPMS1 1 USB_6_7 1 USB_4_5 1 CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 IR1 1 CLRCMOS1...
...HDMI1 T: USB4 B: USB5 6 USB 2.0 eSATA1 T: USB0 B: USB1 24 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 LAN 23 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CMOS Z87M Extreme4 Top: Battery 7 USB3_0_1 1 Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF PCI Express 3.0 1 HD_AUDIO1 Central/Bass LINE IN Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC... IN 22 PCIE1 SATA3_0_1 XFast RAM XFast USB Purity SoundTM PCIE2 XFast LAN Intel 8 PCIE3 Z87 64Mb BIOS 9 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 Super I/O COM1 1 PCIE4 CI1 1 TPMS1 1 USB_6_7 1 USB_4_5 1 CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 IR1 1 CLRCMOS1...
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..., the jumper is removed. 1. English 23 After waiting for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS action. Z87M Extreme4 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Open". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11, No. 12) Default Clear... "Short". When the jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.
..., the jumper is removed. 1. English 23 After waiting for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS action. Z87M Extreme4 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Open". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11, No. 12) Default Clear... "Short". When the jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your settings. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your ... 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. Enter Windows 8/7. If there are SSD's installed into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 41 English Z87M Extreme4 3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Windows will automatically...
Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your settings. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your ... 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. Enter Windows 8/7. If there are SSD's installed into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 41 English Z87M Extreme4 3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Windows will automatically...
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...+ , or by turning the system off and then back 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 power on . Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has ...configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Z87M Extreme4 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 ...
...+ , or by turning the system off and then back 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 power on . Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has ...configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Z87M Extreme4 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 ...
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...to update your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. Z87M Extreme4 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the setup utility. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier ... after entering S4/S5 state. 89 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet... Flash. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to...
...to update your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. Z87M Extreme4 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the setup utility. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier ... after entering S4/S5 state. 89 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet... Flash. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to...
Quick Installation Guide
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...HDMI1 T: USB4 B: USB5 6 USB 2.0 eSATA1 T: USB0 B: USB1 24 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 LAN 23 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CMOS Z87M Extreme4 Top: Battery 7 USB3_0_1 1 Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF PCI Express 3.0 1 HD_AUDIO1 Central/Bass LINE IN Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC... IN 22 PCIE1 SATA3_0_1 XFast RAM XFast USB Purity SoundTM PCIE2 XFast LAN Intel 8 PCIE3 Z87 64Mb BIOS 9 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 Super I/O COM1 1 PCIE4 CI1 1 TPMS1 1 USB_6_7 1 USB_4_5 1 CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 IR1 1 CLRCMOS1...
...HDMI1 T: USB4 B: USB5 6 USB 2.0 eSATA1 T: USB0 B: USB1 24 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 LAN 23 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CMOS Z87M Extreme4 Top: Battery 7 USB3_0_1 1 Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF PCI Express 3.0 1 HD_AUDIO1 Central/Bass LINE IN Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC... IN 22 PCIE1 SATA3_0_1 XFast RAM XFast USB Purity SoundTM PCIE2 XFast LAN Intel 8 PCIE3 Z87 64Mb BIOS 9 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 Super I/O COM1 1 PCIE4 CI1 1 TPMS1 1 USB_6_7 1 USB_4_5 1 CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 IR1 1 CLRCMOS1...
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..., the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z87M Extreme4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any...
..., the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z87M Extreme4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any...