Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... instruction and the step by double-clicking RST Storage icon in system at this point! 3. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. Complete initial system setup...including installing the OS to [RAID Mode]. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. UI setup instruction: 1. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by...
... instruction and the step by double-clicking RST Storage icon in system at this point! 3. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. Complete initial system setup...including installing the OS to [RAID Mode]. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. UI setup instruction: 1. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Use the up or down arrow keys to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Press Enter...
... Use the up or down arrow keys to enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. Enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup. Press Enter...
RAID Installation Guide
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Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according 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. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts.
Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according 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. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts.
RAID Installation Guide
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... ATA (SATA) channels. It will improve data access and storage since the disk array management software will double the data transfer rate of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that copies and maintains an identical image of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is a method combining...
... ATA (SATA) channels. It will improve data access and storage since the disk array management software will double the data transfer rate of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge chipset that copies and maintains an identical image of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is a method combining...
RAID Installation Guide
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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.. STEP 2: Install...
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.. STEP 2: Install...
RAID Installation Guide
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... time to fix this hotfix then reboot by itself. If you will install this problem. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Please start to reboot.) D.
... time to fix this hotfix then reboot by itself. If you will install this problem. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take about 5 minutes to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 Please start to reboot.) D.
User Manual
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...language, in the documentation or product. With respect to infringe. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and... battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Version 1.0 Published April 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. Products and corporate...
...language, in the documentation or product. With respect to infringe. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and... battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Version 1.0 Published April 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. Products and corporate...
User Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 I/O Panel 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots ... 23 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 28 3.1 Installing Drivers 28 3.2 A-Tuning 29 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 35 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 40 3.5 ASRock Cloud 45 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 55 3.6.1 UI Overview 55 3.6.2 Apps 56
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 I/O Panel 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots ... 23 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 28 3.1 Installing Drivers 28 3.2 A-Tuning 29 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 35 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 40 3.5 ASRock Cloud 45 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 55 3.6.1 UI Overview 55 3.6.2 Apps 56
User Manual
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... the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z97 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Pro3 Support CD • 2 x Serial...
... the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z97 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Pro3 Support CD • 2 x Serial...
User Manual
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...to make your mobile devices connect to your motherboard up to download on the mainpage of 3 unique features: Surge Protection, Lightning Protection, and ESD Protection. ASRock Disk Health Report Displaying detailed HDD information. ASRock Full Spike Protection A technology consists of ... clips remotely with tablets anytime, anywhere. * OrbWeb ME is subject to windows automatically! 6 English 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Super Alloy This motherboard is specially designed with Super Alloy Technology for faster, stabler, and more new features and improved utilities. Just plug ...
...to make your mobile devices connect to your motherboard up to download on the mainpage of 3 unique features: Surge Protection, Lightning Protection, and ESD Protection. ASRock Disk Health Report Displaying detailed HDD information. ASRock Full Spike Protection A technology consists of ... clips remotely with tablets anytime, anywhere. * OrbWeb ME is subject to windows automatically! 6 English 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Super Alloy This motherboard is specially designed with Super Alloy Technology for faster, stabler, and more new features and improved utilities. Just plug ...
User Manual
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... RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to your USB storage device. Z97 Pro3 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have an optical disk drive... then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team. Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your personal computer. When enabling ...
... RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to your USB storage device. Z97 Pro3 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have an optical disk drive... then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team. Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your personal computer. When enabling ...
User Manual
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 PWR_FAN1 2 34 ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Ps2 Keyboard/ Mouse...Bottom: CTR BASS PCIE_PWR1 25 CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Z97 Pro3 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 1 SPEAKER1 1 1 TPMS1 ...
1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 PWR_FAN1 2 34 ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Ps2 Keyboard/ Mouse...Bottom: CTR BASS PCIE_PWR1 25 CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Z97 Pro3 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 1 SPEAKER1 1 1 TPMS1 ...
User Manual
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...so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 14 English Failure to use a grounded ... overtighten the screws! Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before you ...
...so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 14 English Failure to use a grounded ... overtighten the screws! Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before you ...
User Manual
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Z97 Pro3 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 17 English
Z97 Pro3 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 17 English
User Manual
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Z97 Pro3 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated ...(the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. English 19 It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. For dual...
Z97 Pro3 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated ...(the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. English 19 It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. For dual...
User Manual
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... slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 21 English Z97 Pro3 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord... cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. PCI slots: The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface.
... slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 21 English Z97 Pro3 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord... cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. PCI slots: The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface.
User Manual
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... to this header according to the power switch on when the hard drive is operating. The front panel design may configure the way to the motherboard. Z97 Pro3 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to perform a normal restart. Press the reset switch...
... to this header according to the power switch on when the hard drive is operating. The front panel design may configure the way to the motherboard. Z97 Pro3 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to perform a normal restart. Press the reset switch...
User Manual
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.... USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_4_5) (see p.10, No. 23) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET This header is one header on this motherboard. PLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.10...
.... USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_4_5) (see p.10, No. 23) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET This header is one header on this motherboard. PLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.10...
User Manual
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Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.10, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. If you plan to connect a GND FAN_VOLTAGE FAN_SPEED 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. To ... 4 1 power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. PCIe Power Connector (4-pin PCIE_PWR1) (see p.10, No. 26) 1 GND This motherboard pro- 2 +12V 3 FAN_SPEED vides a 4-Pin CPU fan 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (Quiet Fan) connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10, No. 2) 8 5 This...
Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.10, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. If you plan to connect a GND FAN_VOLTAGE FAN_SPEED 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. To ... 4 1 power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. PCIe Power Connector (4-pin PCIE_PWR1) (see p.10, No. 26) 1 GND This motherboard pro- 2 +12V 3 FAN_SPEED vides a 4-Pin CPU fan 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (Quiet Fan) connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10, No. 2) 8 5 This...
User Manual
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...double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Click on the support CD driver page. To improve Windows 7...28 English Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. Running ...
...double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Click on the support CD driver page. To improve Windows 7...28 English Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. Running ...