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... option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Click F2 or Delete to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. How to ...a RAID volume (F6 install method) In order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS. 1. Select the appropriate number of hard drives by using the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Create ...
... option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Click F2 or Delete to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. How to ...a RAID volume (F6 install method) In order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS. 1. Select the appropriate number of hard drives by using the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Create ...
RAID Installation Guide
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...; 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 9 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 13 3.
...; 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.4.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility....... 9 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS....... 13 3.
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... the option SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. Press key to enter BIOS setup utility. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you exit BIOS setup. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from ...® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your change before setting your RAID configuration. Plug in the BIOS before you want to Advanced Storage Configuration and set RAID configuration. Follow the onscreen instruction to confirm the selection C. STEP 1: Setting the...
... the option SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. Press key to enter BIOS setup utility. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you exit BIOS setup. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from ...® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your change before setting your RAID configuration. Plug in the BIOS before you want to Advanced Storage Configuration and set RAID configuration. Follow the onscreen instruction to confirm the selection C. STEP 1: Setting the...
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...the corresponding RAID Utility. 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility, depending on the HDD capacity and the OS you are installing. OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Over 2.2 TB Not supported... ROM Setting UEFI SETUP UTILITY\Boot\ CSM [Launch Storage n/a OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required RAID Utility UEFI Setup Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Windows 8.1 / 8 Under 2.2 Over 2.2 TB TB Over 2.2 TB Enabled Enabled Disabled Under 2.2 TB Disabled...
...the corresponding RAID Utility. 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility, depending on the HDD capacity and the OS you are installing. OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Over 2.2 TB Not supported... ROM Setting UEFI SETUP UTILITY\Boot\ CSM [Launch Storage n/a OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required RAID Utility UEFI Setup Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Windows 8.1 / 8 Under 2.2 Over 2.2 TB TB Over 2.2 TB Enabled Enabled Disabled Under 2.2 TB Disabled...
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Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Press . Create RAID Volume window appears. 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. Volume0 13 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press .
Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Press . Create RAID Volume window appears. 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. Volume0 13 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press .
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If you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you want to configure RAID functions after you set up. If you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. Please note that you install OS. 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
If you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you want to configure RAID functions after you set up. If you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. Please note that you install OS. 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
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3. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup you may start installing Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 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® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS as usual. 17
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... than 2TB. Please make sure to boot. 18 After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 4. 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:...
... than 2TB. Please make sure to boot. 18 After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 4. 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:...
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... Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 29 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.5 ASRock Cloud 39 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 49 3.6.1 UI Overview 49 3.6.2 Apps 50...
... Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 29 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.5 ASRock Cloud 39 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 49 3.6.1 UI Overview 49 3.6.2 Apps 50...
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... website for purchasing ASRock Z97 Anniversary motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup. You may...
... website for purchasing ASRock Z97 Anniversary motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup. You may...
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...8226; 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU...8226; FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 4
...8226; 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU...8226; FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 4
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... for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Z97 Anniversary Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices... for possible damage caused by overclocking. Due 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 thirdparty overclocking tools.
... for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Z97 Anniversary Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices... for possible damage caused by overclocking. Due 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 thirdparty overclocking tools.
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... B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 5 25 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 Z97 Anniversary 24 CPU_FAN1 PCIE1 6 USB3_4_5 1 LAN PCIE2 7 PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 CMOS Battery 64Mb BIOS RoHS Audio CODEC PCIE3 Intel 8 9 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 Super Z97 PCIE4 I/O 10 HD_AUDIO1 23 1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 11 PCI1 12 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 COM1 1 PCI2 CLRCMOS1...
... B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 5 25 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 Z97 Anniversary 24 CPU_FAN1 PCIE1 6 USB3_4_5 1 LAN PCIE2 7 PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 CMOS Battery 64Mb BIOS RoHS Audio CODEC PCIE3 Intel 8 9 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 Super Z97 PCIE4 I/O 10 HD_AUDIO1 23 1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 11 PCI1 12 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 COM1 1 PCI2 CLRCMOS1...
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... the pins, the jumper is "Short". After waiting for 5 seconds. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the...Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.6, No. 21) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Z97 Anniversary 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "...
... the pins, the jumper is "Short". After waiting for 5 seconds. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the...Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.6, No. 21) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Z97 Anniversary 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "...
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English 27 Z97 Anniversary Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem.
English 27 Z97 Anniversary Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem.
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.... 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. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the... Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 30 English Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐>...
.... 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. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the... Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 30 English Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐>...
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Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 53 English Step 3 Click Update to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Z97 Anniversary 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 53 English Step 3 Click Update to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Z97 Anniversary 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
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4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to add/remove your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1024 x 768 directly. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor ... set to 1024 x 768. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will appear and display the system overview. When [Disable] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "ESC". 60 English Favorite Display your favorite items. Active Page on Entry Select the default...
4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to add/remove your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1024 x 768 directly. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor ... set to 1024 x 768. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will appear and display the system overview. When [Disable] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "ESC". 60 English Favorite Display your favorite items. Active Page on Entry Select the default...
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.... Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Set [Disabled] to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install...
.... Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Set [Disabled] to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install...
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CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure ...UEFI firmware. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Setting Enable...
CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure ...UEFI firmware. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Setting Enable...