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...your motherboard to select the physical disks. 6. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. Press Enter to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft ... enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Click F10 to RAID. 5. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Click the Storage Configuration menu...
...your motherboard to select the physical disks. 6. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. Press Enter to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the drive. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft ... enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Click F10 to RAID. 5. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Click the Storage Configuration menu...
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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. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Installing...
...; 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. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Installing...
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... to install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your RAID configuration. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the... procedures below. Please note that this document for all models A. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to enter BIOS setup utility. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7...
... to install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your RAID configuration. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the... procedures below. Please note that this document for all models A. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to enter BIOS setup utility. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7...
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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. Please refer to the table below to choose the corresponding ... Not supported Option 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 UEFI SETUP ...
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. Please refer to the table below to choose the corresponding ... Not supported Option 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 UEFI SETUP ...
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2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Press . Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. Then, the Intel RAID Utility - In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press .
2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Press . Volume0 13 Create RAID Volume window appears. Then, the Intel RAID Utility - In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press .
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If you want 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 set up. Press to configure RAID functions after you install OS. If you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to complete the setup of RAID. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment.
If you want 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 set up. Press to configure RAID functions after you install OS. If you are only allowed to create one RAID partition at a time under Windows environment to complete the setup of RAID. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment.
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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® 8.1 / 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 3.
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...; 8.1 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...
...; 8.1 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...
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... 3.1 Installing Drivers 39 3.2 A-Tuning 40 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 46 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 51 3.5 ASRock Cloud (Intel® I218V) 56 3.6 ASRock Cloud (Realtek RTL8111GR) 66 3.7 ASRock APP Shop 76 3.7.1 UI Overview 76 3.7.2 Apps 77 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers 80 3.7.4 Setting 81 3.8 Start8 82 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 85 4.1 Introduction 85 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar...
... 3.1 Installing Drivers 39 3.2 A-Tuning 40 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 46 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 51 3.5 ASRock Cloud (Intel® I218V) 56 3.6 ASRock Cloud (Realtek RTL8111GR) 66 3.7 ASRock APP Shop 76 3.7.1 UI Overview 76 3.7.2 Apps 77 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers 80 3.7.4 Setting 81 3.8 Start8 82 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 85 4.1 Introduction 85 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar...
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... guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard...
... guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x HDD Saver Cable • 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z97 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard...
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Z97 Extreme6 Connector BIOS Feature • 1 x SATA Express Connector (shared with SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2)) * Support to be announced • 1 x eSATA Connector ... Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with...
Z97 Extreme6 Connector BIOS Feature • 1 x SATA Express Connector (shared with SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2)) * Support to be announced • 1 x eSATA Connector ... Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with...
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...system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause damage 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. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused...
...system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause damage 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. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused...
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...) 14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_5) 15 SATA Express Connector (SATAE_1) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 20 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 21 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 22 HDD Saver Connector (SATA_PWR_1) 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 24 Vertical Type A USB...
...) 14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_5) 15 SATA Express Connector (SATAE_1) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 20 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 21 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 22 HDD Saver Connector (SATA_PWR_1) 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 24 Vertical Type A USB...
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Z97 Extreme6 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Open". When...password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Short". If you update the BIOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. However, please do the...(see p.12, No. 9) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you 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 do not clear the CMOS right after ...
Z97 Extreme6 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Open". When...password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Short". If you update the BIOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. However, please do the...(see p.12, No. 9) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you 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 do not clear the CMOS right after ...
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..., No. 20) Power Power Switch allows users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or boot from either BIOS A or BIOS B. After that, use "Secure Backup UEFI" in the UEFI Setup Utility to duplicate a working copy of your computer and unplug the power supply. Normally...
..., No. 20) Power Power Switch allows users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or boot from either BIOS A or BIOS B. After that, use "Secure Backup UEFI" in the UEFI Setup Utility to duplicate a working copy of your computer and unplug the power supply. Normally...
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Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 44 English
Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 44 English
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Z97 Extreme6 3. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to your system, it is recommended to create the partition on Create. Press F2 to enter BIOS, ... 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, ...
Z97 Extreme6 3. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to your system, it is recommended to create the partition on Create. Press F2 to enter BIOS, ... 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, ...
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Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click to select one or more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Please update them all soon. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 80 English 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to update.
Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click to select one or more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Please update them all soon. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 80 English 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to update.
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Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to add/remove your favorite items. Active ... pressing "Esc". 87 English UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. Z97 Extreme6 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution...
Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to add/remove your favorite items. Active ... pressing "Esc". 87 English UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. Z97 Extreme6 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution...
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... systems only. 4.4.9 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. If you encounter ...USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is recommended to use USB devices under the UEFI...
... systems only. 4.4.9 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. If you encounter ...USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is recommended to use USB devices under the UEFI...