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...Storage Configuration menu. 4. Click F10 to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Use the up or down arrow keys to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. How to install an operating system onto 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, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, ...
...Storage Configuration menu. 4. Click F10 to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Use the up or down arrow keys to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. How to install an operating system onto 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, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, ...
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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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Press key to your change before setting your USB flash drive into a USB port B. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to save your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow... not available for instructions on how to complete the process. 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. Boot your system, and press key to install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with...
Press key to your change before setting your USB flash drive into a USB port B. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to save your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow... not available for instructions on how to complete the process. 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. Boot your system, and press key to install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with...
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...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 ...n/a Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 Please refer to the table below to choose the corresponding RAID Utility. 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID...
...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 ...n/a Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 Please refer to the table below to choose the corresponding RAID Utility. 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID...
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Press . Create RAID Volume window appears. In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Volume0 13 Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press .
Press . Create RAID Volume window appears. In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Volume0 13 Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . Then, the Intel RAID Utility - 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press .
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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 want to configure RAID functions after you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you install OS. If you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. If you set up.
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 want to configure RAID functions after you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you install OS. If you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under BIOS RAID environment. If you set up.
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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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.... 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.. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Please make sure to boot...
.... 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.. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Please make sure to boot...
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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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... the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. 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...
... the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. 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...
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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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... even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems... WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. ment • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer...
... even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems... WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. ment • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer...
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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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...placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Short". After waiting for 5 seconds. Z97 Extreme6 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. However, please do the clear-CMOS action....is removed. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.12, No. 9) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. 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 do not clear the CMOS...
...placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Short". After waiting for 5 seconds. Z97 Extreme6 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. However, please do the clear-CMOS action....is removed. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.12, No. 9) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. 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 do not clear the CMOS...
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...This function is currently activated. 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on the next system boot. English 26 After that, use "Secure Backup UEFI" in the ...UEFI Setup Utility to boot from different BIOS. Power Switch (PWRBTN) (see p.12 No. 19) AB BIOS Selection Switch allows the system to duplicate a working copy of your computer and unplug the power supply. However,...
...This function is currently activated. 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and one BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on the next system boot. English 26 After that, use "Secure Backup UEFI" in the ...UEFI Setup Utility to boot from different BIOS. Power Switch (PWRBTN) (see p.12 No. 19) AB BIOS Selection Switch allows the system to duplicate a working copy of your computer and unplug the power supply. However,...
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Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 44 English 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. 44 English Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Please leave your contact information along with your computer.
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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. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one... into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 47 English Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Z97 Extreme6 3. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5.
.... 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. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one... into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 47 English Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Z97 Extreme6 3. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5.
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Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click to select one or more details. Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. 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 want to update.
Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click to select one or more details. Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. 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 want to update.
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... tutorial by pressing "Esc". 87 English If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. Z97 Extreme6 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution.... Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will appear and display the system overview. Favorite Display your collection of...
... tutorial by pressing "Esc". 87 English If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. Z97 Extreme6 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution.... Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will appear and display the system overview. Favorite Display your collection of...
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...Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Set [Auto] to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Set [Enabled] to support USB devices under ...Windows® 7). Select UEFI Setup Only to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable the USB 3.0 ports....
...Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Set [Auto] to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Set [Enabled] to support USB devices under ...Windows® 7). Select UEFI Setup Only to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable the USB 3.0 ports....