RAID Installation Guide
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1. This section will guide you how to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Please read the RAID configurations in this guide carefully according to create RAID on this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 Guide 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.
1. This section will guide you how to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Please read the RAID configurations in this guide carefully according to create RAID on this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 Guide 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.
RAID Installation Guide
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... you want to install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your system. 7 STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to set RAID configuration. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / ...for instructions on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in UEFI setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Follow the onscreen instruction to confirm the selection C. Boot your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Press [Enter] ...
... you want to install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your system. 7 STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to set RAID configuration. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / ...for instructions on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in UEFI setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Follow the onscreen instruction to confirm the selection C. Boot your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Press [Enter] ...
User Manual
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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 by ASMedia ASM1061, supports NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and Port Multiplier • 1 x Ultra ... 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 •...
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 by ASMedia ASM1061, supports NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and Port Multiplier • 1 x Ultra ... 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 •...
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...) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A3_A4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2) 12 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_3) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_4) 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 (...3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) 28 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 29 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 30 PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) 31 COM Port Header (COM1) 32 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 33 TPM Header (TPMS1) 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 8 English
...) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A3_A4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2) 12 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_3) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_4) 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 (...3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) 28 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 29 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 30 PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) 31 COM Port Header (COM1) 32 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 33 TPM Header (TPMS1) 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 8 English
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..., or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use the front panel audio. *** The eSATA connector supports SATA with cables within 1 meters. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the eSATA port English 10 Audio Output Channels 2 4 6 8 Front Speaker (No. 9) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 7) -V V V ...Front Speaker Jack". After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Please refer to the front...
..., or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use the front panel audio. *** The eSATA connector supports SATA with cables within 1 meters. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the eSATA port English 10 Audio Output Channels 2 4 6 8 Front Speaker (No. 9) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 7) -V V V ...Front Speaker Jack". After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Please refer to the front...
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... connector. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z97 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. SATA3_2_5 SATA3_1_4 SATA3_0_3 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 English Z97 Extreme6 Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.12, No. 18) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_3: see p.12, No. 12) (SATA3_1_4: see p.12, No. 13) (SATA3_2_5...
... connector. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z97 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. SATA3_2_5 SATA3_1_4 SATA3_0_3 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 English Z97 Extreme6 Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.12, No. 18) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_3: see p.12, No. 12) (SATA3_1_4: see p.12, No. 13) (SATA3_2_5...
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...energy, and extends the HDDs' lifespans. For the software configuration, please refer to your SATA HDD(s). * The HDD Saver Connector supports up to the HDD Saver Connector (SATA_ PWR_1) placed near the SATA ports. Then connect the other end to the section 3.2 "A-Tuning" in this motherboard allows ...you to a SATA port on and off the connected HDDs via software when needed. Connect one end of the SATA data cable to switch on the motherboard....
...energy, and extends the HDDs' lifespans. For the software configuration, please refer to your SATA HDD(s). * The HDD Saver Connector supports up to the HDD Saver Connector (SATA_ PWR_1) placed near the SATA ports. Then connect the other end to the section 3.2 "A-Tuning" in this motherboard allows ...you to a SATA port on and off the connected HDDs via software when needed. Connect one end of the SATA data cable to switch on the motherboard....
Quick Installation Guide
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...) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A3_A4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2) 12 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_3) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_4) 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 (...3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) 28 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 29 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 30 PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) 31 COM Port Header (COM1) 32 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 33 TPM Header (TPMS1) 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 2 English No.
...) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A3_A4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2) 12 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_3) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_4) 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 (...3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) 28 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 29 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 30 PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) 31 COM Port Header (COM1) 32 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 33 TPM Header (TPMS1) 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 2 English No.
Quick Installation Guide
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.... 7) -V V V Central / Bass (No. 6) --V V Line In (No. 8) ---V To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. The SATA3_A4 connector is shared with cables within 1 meters. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". See the... the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use the front panel audio. *** The eSATA connector supports SATA with the eSATA port English 4
.... 7) -V V V Central / Bass (No. 6) --V V Line In (No. 8) ---V To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. The SATA3_A4 connector is shared with cables within 1 meters. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". See the... the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use the front panel audio. *** The eSATA connector supports SATA with the eSATA port English 4
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Z97 Extreme6 Storage Connector • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® Z97) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® Z97, support RAID (RAID...
Z97 Extreme6 Storage Connector • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® Z97) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® Z97, support RAID (RAID...
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... any trouble. It supports up to 6X faster! ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with Kloudian to make your mobile devices connect to two SATA HDDs. It also supports all well protected from the CPU. ASRock HDD Saver Technology A power supply connector placed near the SATA ports. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Super Alloy This motherboard is specially designed with Super...
... any trouble. It supports up to 6X faster! ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with Kloudian to make your mobile devices connect to two SATA HDDs. It also supports all well protected from the CPU. ASRock HDD Saver Technology A power supply connector placed near the SATA ports. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Super Alloy This motherboard is specially designed with Super...
Quick Installation Guide
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...S4/S5 state. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. Please note that installs the LAN driver to your PC. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of... the devices connected. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the root directory of failing. Z97 Extreme6 ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users... change "SATA Mode" to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. ASRock OMG (...
...S4/S5 state. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. Please note that installs the LAN driver to your PC. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of... the devices connected. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the root directory of failing. Z97 Extreme6 ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users... change "SATA Mode" to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. ASRock OMG (...
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...not function. PLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this connector. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z97 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to indicate the system's power status. SATA3_2_5 SATA3_1_4 SATA3_0_3 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 Power LED Header (3-pin... see p.1, No. 13) (SATA3_2_5: see p.1, No. 14) (SATA3_A1_A2: see p.1, No. 11) (SATA3_A3_A4: see p.1, No. 15) 26 Please connect either SATA or PCIe storage devices to this header to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA Express Connector (SATAE_1: see p.1, No. 10) 1 PLED- The...
...not function. PLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this connector. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z97 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to indicate the system's power status. SATA3_2_5 SATA3_1_4 SATA3_0_3 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 Power LED Header (3-pin... see p.1, No. 13) (SATA3_2_5: see p.1, No. 14) (SATA3_A1_A2: see p.1, No. 11) (SATA3_A3_A4: see p.1, No. 15) 26 Please connect either SATA or PCIe storage devices to this header to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA Express Connector (SATAE_1: see p.1, No. 10) 1 PLED- The...
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... to install the HDD Saver Cable. Connect one end of the SATA data cable to a SATA port on and off the connected HDDs via software when needed. Connection Diagram 1 HDD Saver Cable 2 SATA data cable *The diagram shown here is for reference only. 1. Z97 Extreme6 2.10 HDD Saver Cable Installation Guide The HDD Saver Connector on...
... to install the HDD Saver Cable. Connect one end of the SATA data cable to a SATA port on and off the connected HDDs via software when needed. Connection Diagram 1 HDD Saver Cable 2 SATA data cable *The diagram shown here is for reference only. 1. Z97 Extreme6 2.10 HDD Saver Cable Installation Guide The HDD Saver Connector on...