Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. It is not necessary to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. When pop-up menu appears, chose which SSD you wish to use... wish to Accelerate, if you want to use RST function, you intend to [RAID Mode]. 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 build RAID...
... install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST GUI will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. It is not necessary to use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. When pop-up menu appears, chose which SSD you wish to use... wish to Accelerate, if you want to use RST function, you intend to [RAID Mode]. 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 build RAID...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... 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, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. How to install an operating system onto a RAID volume...
... 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, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. How to install an operating system onto a RAID volume...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a prompt that says, Press F6 if you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Press Enter. 5. Press Enter to confirm your controller and continue. At this point, you need to install... the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Press Y to confirm your exit. 7. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. You will then...
... Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a prompt that says, Press F6 if you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Press Enter. 5. Press Enter to confirm your controller and continue. At this point, you need to install... the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Press Y to confirm your exit. 7. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. You will then...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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..., and TXTSETUP.OEM. Setup will happen immediately after pressing F6. You will then be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during operating system installation. When you to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Note If you do not need to use the F6 installation... Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert a floppy disk containing the following steps to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver using F6 when in AHCI/RAID mode In order to install an operating system onto a single Serial ATA hard drive when the system is...
..., and TXTSETUP.OEM. Setup will happen immediately after pressing F6. You will then be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during operating system installation. When you to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Note If you do not need to use the F6 installation... Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert a floppy disk containing the following steps to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver using F6 when in AHCI/RAID mode In order to install an operating system onto a single Serial ATA hard drive when the system is...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... floppy disk so that Windows setup can reboot as all controllers may not be visible. 6. If you have successfully installed the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and Windows setup should continue.
... floppy disk so that Windows setup can reboot as all controllers may not be visible. 6. If you have successfully installed the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and Windows setup should continue.
RAID Installation Guide
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... RAID Installer". Follow the onscreen instruction to [RAID]. Plug in UEFI setup. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection C. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in your RAID configuration. Please note...
... RAID Installer". Follow the onscreen instruction to [RAID]. Plug in UEFI setup. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection C. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in your RAID configuration. Please note...
RAID Installation Guide
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...; 8.1 64-bit. 4. Please make sure to boot. 18 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...
...; 8.1 64-bit. 4. Please make sure to boot. 18 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...
RAID Installation Guide
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page, please click "Load Driver". Plug the USB flash disk into your USB port; Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system's first reboot. When you see "Where do you have copied in the first step. select "Browse" to install the OS by following the instructions. 19 Continue to find the RAID driver. Start Windows® Installation. Then choose the directory you want to install Windows?"
page, please click "Load Driver". Plug the USB flash disk into your USB port; Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system's first reboot. When you see "Where do you have copied in the first step. select "Browse" to install the OS by following the instructions. 19 Continue to find the RAID driver. Start Windows® Installation. Then choose the directory you want to install Windows?"
RAID Installation Guide
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... may take about 5 minutes to fix this problem. Reboot your system. (It may take more time to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Please start to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit: A. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this hotfix then reboot...
... may take about 5 minutes to fix this problem. Reboot your system. (It may take more time to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Please start to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit: A. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this hotfix then reboot...
User Manual
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... 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.7 Smart Switches 26 2.8 Dr. Debug 27 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 29 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 29 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 31 2.10 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 32 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 32 2.10...
... 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.7 Smart Switches 26 2.8 Dr. Debug 27 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 29 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 29 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 31 2.10 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 32 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 32 2.10...
User Manual
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... 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 85 4.1.2 Navigation Keys...
... 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 85 4.1.2 Navigation Keys...
User Manual
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Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. It is recommended to use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that allows you to install up to two ...card to the PCI Express graphics cards. 29 English Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. You should only use a NVIDIA® certified PSU. Step 2 If required, connect the auxiliary power source to PCIE4 slot. Z97 Extreme6 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA®...
Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. It is recommended to use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that allows you to install up to two ...card to the PCI Express graphics cards. 29 English Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. You should only use a NVIDIA® certified PSU. Step 2 If required, connect the auxiliary power source to PCIE4 slot. Z97 Extreme6 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA®...
User Manual
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... PhysX configuration. After that, you can freely enjoy the benefits of SLITM or Quad SLITM. 31 English Then select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. Z97 Extreme6 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card...
... PhysX configuration. After that, you can freely enjoy the benefits of SLITM or Quad SLITM. 31 English Then select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. Z97 Extreme6 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card...
User Manual
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Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards ... the AMD's website for details.) English 32 Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that the cards are properly seated on the top of the graphics...
Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards ... the AMD's website for details.) English 32 Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that the cards are properly seated on the top of the graphics...
User Manual
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... Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. English 34 We recommend using this utility to your computer. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card and click Apply. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD .... The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD's website for details. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your ...
... Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. English 34 We recommend using this utility to your computer. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card and click Apply. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD .... The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD's website for details. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your ...
User Manual
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... the menu. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Click on the support CD driver page. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. If the Main Menu does not ... "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 39 English Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Z97 Extreme6 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary...
... the menu. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Click on the support CD driver page. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. If the Main Menu does not ... "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 39 English Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Z97 Extreme6 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary...
User Manual
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.... Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 40 English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your ...desktop. 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-...
.... Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 40 English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your ...desktop. 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-...
User Manual
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Please leave your computer. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your contact information along with details of BIOS or drivers. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 44 English
Please leave your computer. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your contact information along with details of BIOS or drivers. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 44 English
User Manual
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... Size desired for your settings. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. 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. Z97 Extreme6 3. Press F10 to AHCI. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and...
... Size desired for your settings. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. 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. Z97 Extreme6 3. Press F10 to AHCI. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and...
User Manual
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Click to select one or more details. 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to start the update process. 80 English Step 3 Click Update to update. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 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 details. 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to start the update process. 80 English Step 3 Click Update to update. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon.