Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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...GUI will update the new version RST driver in Icon tray, lower right-hand corner of the screen. 4. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. You MUST have both the HDD you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to build RAID 0 or... not necessary to [RAID Mode]. 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 the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you want to use RST function, you intend to show...
...GUI will update the new version RST driver in Icon tray, lower right-hand corner of the screen. 4. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. You MUST have both the HDD you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to build RAID 0 or... not necessary to [RAID Mode]. 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 the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you want to use RST function, you intend to show...
RAID Installation Guide
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Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. 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. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2
Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. 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. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2
RAID Installation Guide
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Hot-Plug any fault tolerance. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. WARNING!! It will improve data ...
Hot-Plug any fault tolerance. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. WARNING!! It will improve data ...
RAID Installation Guide
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...; 8 64-bit. 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...
...; 8 64-bit. 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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...-bit on a large hard disk (ex. After installing Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take more time to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Reboot your system. (It may take a long time; >30 mins.) C. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take about 5 minutes to fix this...
...-bit on a large hard disk (ex. After installing Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take more time to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Reboot your system. (It may take a long time; >30 mins.) C. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take about 5 minutes to fix this...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... system BIOS. 1. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to select the physical disks. 6. 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®...
... system BIOS. 1. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to select the physical disks. 6. 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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...as a commitment by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or... this device must accept any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any kind, either expressed or implied, including but...
...as a commitment by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or... this device must accept any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any kind, either expressed or implied, including but...
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 13 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 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 13 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
User Manual
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... step-by-step installation guides. If you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87M OC Formula Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87M OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87M OC Formula Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 10 x OC Stands • GELID Solution GC-Extreme Thermal Compound • 1 x WiFi Module Screw • 1 x mSATA...
... step-by-step installation guides. If you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87M OC Formula Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87M OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87M OC Formula Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 10 x OC Stands • GELID Solution GC-Extreme Thermal Compound • 1 x WiFi Module Screw • 1 x mSATA...
User Manual
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...state. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after regaining power. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be placed in Formula Drive. 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 your USB storage device. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of ...
...state. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after regaining power. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be placed in Formula Drive. 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 your USB storage device. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of ...
User Manual
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...OC champion overclocks his motherboards? The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! ASRock Restart to install the drivers from a cold boot. Now you different levels of subtle DRAM settings for overclocking this function, the PC will take effect immediately. 9 English Z87M OC Formula ASRock... Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. The lightning boot ...
...OC champion overclocks his motherboards? The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! ASRock Restart to install the drivers from a cold boot. Now you different levels of subtle DRAM settings for overclocking this function, the PC will take effect immediately. 9 English Z87M OC Formula ASRock... Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to waste time on the PC. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. The lightning boot ...
User Manual
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... can connect with your PC on . ASRock USB Key In a world where time ...strive for the memory slots may appear to be able to Windows? ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is money, why waste precious time everyday typing ...we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? By enabling Good Night LED in Formula Drive. You will be switched off when the system is met. Configure up...LAN, so you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for perfection even in the most trivial details. 10...
... can connect with your PC on . ASRock USB Key In a world where time ...strive for the memory slots may appear to be able to Windows? ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is money, why waste precious time everyday typing ...we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? By enabling Good Night LED in Formula Drive. You will be switched off when the system is met. Configure up...LAN, so you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. ASRock Distortion-Free Slot ASRock's new pin design for perfection even in the most trivial details. 10...
User Manual
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USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 Z87M OC Formula 23 45 ON OFF CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ON OFF 6 SLOWMODE1 7 LN2MODE1 Dr. Debug DP_1 HDMI1 CLRCBTN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2...: Optical SPDIF Bottom: MIC IN 8-Layer PCB Top: Center: FRONT PWR_FAN1 CMOS Battery LAN PCIE1 mSATA/mini-PCIE Purity SoundTM PCIE2 Super I/O PCIE3 Z87M OC Formula HD_AUDIO1 1 IR1 1 PCIE4 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 1 COM1 USB_4_5 USB_2_3 1 1 USB6 CHA_FAN3 SATA3_0_1 SATA3_2_3 Intel Z87 SATA3_4_5 BIOS_A_LED 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS...
USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 Z87M OC Formula 23 45 ON OFF CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ON OFF 6 SLOWMODE1 7 LN2MODE1 Dr. Debug DP_1 HDMI1 CLRCBTN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2...: Optical SPDIF Bottom: MIC IN 8-Layer PCB Top: Center: FRONT PWR_FAN1 CMOS Battery LAN PCIE1 mSATA/mini-PCIE Purity SoundTM PCIE2 Super I/O PCIE3 Z87M OC Formula HD_AUDIO1 1 IR1 1 PCIE4 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 1 COM1 USB_4_5 USB_2_3 1 1 USB6 CHA_FAN3 SATA3_0_1 SATA3_2_3 Intel Z87 SATA3_4_5 BIOS_A_LED 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A BIOS_B_LED 64Mb BIOS...
User Manual
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...the ICs. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Z87M OC Formula Chapter 2 Installation This is an Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Failure to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or... in the bag that the motherboard fits into it. Doing so may...
...the ICs. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Z87M OC Formula Chapter 2 Installation This is an Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Failure to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or... in the bag that the motherboard fits into it. Doing so may...
User Manual
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The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 18 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. 18 English Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
User Manual
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... Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct ...orientation. English 20 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable to install ...
... Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct ...orientation. English 20 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable to install ...
User Manual
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...x16 PCIE3 x8 Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode N/A x8 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI...PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 4 PCI Express slots, 1 mini-PCI Express slot, and 1 mSATA/mini-PCI Express slot on this motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for...
...x16 PCIE3 x8 Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode N/A x8 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI...PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 4 PCI Express slots, 1 mini-PCI Express slot, and 1 mSATA/mini-PCI Express slot on this motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for...
User Manual
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... switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis to the motherboard. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to perform a normal restart. The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. English 24
... switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis to the motherboard. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to perform a normal restart. The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. English 24
User Manual
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... the chassis power LED to this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. 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 IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides six USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are one port on this header to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Z87M OC Formula Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1...
... the chassis power LED to this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. 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 IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides six USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are one port on this header to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Z87M OC Formula Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1...
User Manual
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...pin IR1) (see p.11, No. 28) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.11, No. 2) 4 3 21 GN D + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This...pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. Z87M OC Formula CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11, No. 3) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.11, No. 25) IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector.
...pin IR1) (see p.11, No. 28) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.11, No. 2) 4 3 21 GN D + 12V CPU_ FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This...pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. Z87M OC Formula CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11, No. 3) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.11, No. 25) IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector.