Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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...to select the physical disks. 6. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. When finished press Enter. 12 Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Select the appropriate number of hard drives by using the up or down... arrow keys to scroll through the list of hard drives and press Space to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to select the drive. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating ...
...to select the physical disks. 6. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. When finished press Enter. 12 Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Select the appropriate number of hard drives by using the up or down... arrow keys to scroll through the list of hard drives and press Space to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to select the drive. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating ...
RAID Installation Guide
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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. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation...
...; 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. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation...
RAID Installation Guide
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.... Press [Enter] 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. Press key to save your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in UEFI setup. Plug in the... Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on how to [RAID]. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the option SATA Mode Selection to set the...
.... Press [Enter] 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. Press key to save your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in UEFI setup. Plug in the... Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on how to [RAID]. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the option SATA Mode Selection to set the...
RAID Installation Guide
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...the corresponding RAID Utility. 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. OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Over 2.2 TB Not supported... 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...
...the corresponding RAID Utility. 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. OS HDD Capacity Ultra Fast Boot Over 2.2 TB Not supported... 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...
RAID Installation Guide
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Press . Volume0 13 Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Create RAID Volume window appears. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press .
Press . Volume0 13 Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Create RAID Volume window appears. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press . In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press .
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If you want to configure RAID functions after you set up. Please note that you install OS. If you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. 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 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 configure RAID functions after you set up. Please note that you install OS. If you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. 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 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.
RAID Installation Guide
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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. 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
RAID Installation Guide
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...® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 / 8.1 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Please make sure to boot. 18 STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64bit OS Press ...-bit. 4. 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: ...
...® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 / 8.1 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. Please make sure to boot. 18 STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64bit OS Press ...-bit. 4. 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: ...
User Manual
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3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 59 3.6.4 Setting 60 3.7 Start8 61 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 64 4.1 Introduction 64 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 64 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 65 4.2 Main Screen 66 4.3 OC Tweaker ...
3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 59 3.6.4 Setting 60 3.7 Start8 61 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 64 4.1 Introduction 64 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 64 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 65 4.2 Main Screen 66 4.3 OC Tweaker ...
User Manual
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... without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. 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 ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel...
... without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. 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 ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel...
User Manual
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...; 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) •... Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events...
...; 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) •... Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events...
User Manual
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...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 thirdparty overclocking tools. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-...detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. English 5 You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Z97 Pro3 Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • Drivers, ...
...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 thirdparty overclocking tools. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-...detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. English 5 You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Z97 Pro3 Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • Drivers, ...
User Manual
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Z97 Pro3 ASRock APP Charger Simply by clicking the asterisk icon at the upper right hand corner of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their BIOS. ASRock My Favorites in UEFI Another handy design in F-Stream. It fully utilizes the memory space that it is much easier and clearer... configure your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to "My Favorites" by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up on the PC. The UEFI should be used BIOS options to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). RealTime Analysis of...
Z97 Pro3 ASRock APP Charger Simply by clicking the asterisk icon at the upper right hand corner of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their BIOS. ASRock My Favorites in UEFI Another handy design in F-Stream. It fully utilizes the memory space that it is much easier and clearer... configure your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to "My Favorites" by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up on the PC. The UEFI should be used BIOS options to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). RealTime Analysis of...
User Manual
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... USB disk. Please be placed in the root directory of internet access granted to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of failing. Got lost among UEFI pages? ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG...
... USB disk. Please be placed in the root directory of internet access granted to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of failing. Got lost among UEFI pages? ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG...
User Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
User Manual
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... no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is removed. 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 right after you to clear the... parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 21) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap...
... no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is removed. 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 right after you to clear the... parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 21) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap...
User Manual
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English 33 Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. Z97 Pro3 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers.
English 33 Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. Z97 Pro3 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers.
User Manual
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... one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your settings. 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. If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to your hidden partition and click on the SSD...
... one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your settings. 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. If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to your hidden partition and click on the SSD...
User Manual
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Z97 Pro3 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to update. Step 3 Click Update to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 59 English Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more details.
Z97 Pro3 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to update. Step 3 Click Update to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 59 English Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more details.
User Manual
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... HD resolution, then the resolution will appear and display the system overview. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1024 x 768 directly. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be...
... HD resolution, then the resolution will appear and display the system overview. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1024 x 768 directly. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be...