Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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...system at this point! 3. You MUST have both the HDD you intend to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Boot system to accelerate AND the SSD in the near future. UI setup instruction: 1. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions... drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in Icon tray, lower right-hand corner ...
...system at this point! 3. You MUST have both the HDD you intend to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Boot system to accelerate AND the SSD in the near future. UI setup instruction: 1. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions... drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in Icon tray, lower right-hand corner ...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... a hard drive failure when the system is configured for any one or more than one or multiple hard drives, users can take advantage of faster boot times and data reads. Intel Rapid Storage Technology provides benefits to users of a single drive as editing home video. Also, due to drive load balancing...
... a hard drive failure when the system is configured for any one or more than one or multiple hard drives, users can take advantage of faster boot times and data reads. Intel Rapid Storage Technology provides benefits to users of a single drive as editing home video. Also, due to drive load balancing...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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..., you can still use RAID as long as the following conditions are met, use the following steps to use RAID but my OS is the boot Warning drive. If you wish to enable it, you will need to a RAID volume that includes that hard drive plus the newly added hard drive...
..., you can still use RAID as long as the following conditions are met, use the following steps to use RAID but my OS is the boot Warning drive. If you wish to enable it, you will need to a RAID volume that includes that hard drive plus the newly added hard drive...
RAID Installation Guide
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... highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Press [Enter] to save your change before setting your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in UEFI 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 USB storage device with RAID .../ 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you exit BIOS setup. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set RAID configuration. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to [RAID].
... highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Press [Enter] to save your change before setting your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with just one simple click in UEFI 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 USB storage device with RAID .../ 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you exit BIOS setup. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set RAID configuration. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to [RAID].
RAID Installation Guide
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... 7 Under 2.2 TB Not supported Option 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 UEFI SETUP UTILITY\ Option ROM Boot\CSM [Launch n/a n/a n/a Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only]...
... 7 Under 2.2 TB Not supported Option 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 UEFI SETUP UTILITY\ Option ROM Boot\CSM [Launch n/a n/a n/a Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only]...
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...UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 7 64-bit, Windows® 8 64bit, or Windows® 8.1 64-bit. STEP... 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.. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 / 8.1 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. 4. Please make sure to boot. 18...
...UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 8.1 64bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 7 64-bit, Windows® 8 64bit, or Windows® 8.1 64-bit. STEP... 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.. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 7 / 8 / 8.1 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. 4. Please make sure to boot. 18...
RAID Installation Guide
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Please start to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 If you encounter ...
Please start to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 20 If you encounter ...
User Manual
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4.5 Tools 98 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 101 4.7 Boot Screen 102 4.8 Security Screen 105 4.9 Exit Screen 106
4.5 Tools 98 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 101 4.7 Boot Screen 102 4.8 Security Screen 105 4.9 Exit Screen 106
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... utilizes the memory space that it hard to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC. The lightning boot up speed makes it reduces the frequency of the screen. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to access the UEFI setup. With Full HD resolution, now it also boosts the... RAM is included in games. RealTime Analysis of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than before on "My Favorites" page in ASRock UEFI. Z97 Pro4 ASRock APP Charger Simply by clicking the asterisk icon at the upper right hand corner of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to RAM (...
... utilizes the memory space that it hard to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC. The lightning boot up speed makes it reduces the frequency of the screen. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to access the UEFI setup. With Full HD resolution, now it also boosts the... RAM is included in games. RealTime Analysis of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than before on "My Favorites" page in ASRock UEFI. Z97 Pro4 ASRock APP Charger Simply by clicking the asterisk icon at the upper right hand corner of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to RAM (...
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... and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Short". 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 data in CMOS...
... and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Short". 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 data in CMOS...
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... the Windows® system tray. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. English 30 The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers...
... the Windows® system tray. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. English 30 The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers...
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... LEDs when the system is only supported by Windows 8.1/8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your internet connection! Place X marks on , and automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode... other users. XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! OMG Schedule the starting and ending hours of your computer's boot time. XFast LAN Boost the speed of Internet access granted to disable the Internet.
... LEDs when the system is only supported by Windows 8.1/8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your internet connection! Place X marks on , and automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode... other users. XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! OMG Schedule the starting and ending hours of your computer's boot time. XFast LAN Boost the speed of Internet access granted to disable the Internet.
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Z97 Pro4 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens ... may cause Windows 8.1/8/7 to wake up faster from 3 into the word box then click OK. 2. Feel secure to know that your system to crash while booting.
Z97 Pro4 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens ... may cause Windows 8.1/8/7 to wake up faster from 3 into the word box then click OK. 2. Feel secure to know that your system to crash while booting.
User Manual
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...\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to crash while booting. If your system is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel...
...\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to crash while booting. If your system is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel...
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About Displays information about Start8. 69 English It also lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the desktop. Z97 Pro4 Control lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the Windows key does.
About Displays information about Start8. 69 English It also lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the desktop. Z97 Pro4 Control lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the Windows key does.
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... setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility English 70 If you wish to configure your...
... setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility English 70 If you wish to configure your...
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ODT NOM (CHB) Use this to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for channel A. The default is [Auto]. MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. ODT WR (CHA) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. ODT...ODT NOM (CHA) Use this to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. Command Tri State Enable for channel B. The default is [Auto]. IO-L (CHA) Configure IO latency for channel B. IO-L (CHB) Configure IO latency for channel A. Z97 Pro4 RTL (CHA) Configure round trip latency for better performance. 79...
ODT NOM (CHB) Use this to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for channel A. The default is [Auto]. MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. ODT WR (CHA) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. ODT...ODT NOM (CHA) Use this to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. Command Tri State Enable for channel B. The default is [Auto]. IO-L (CHA) Configure IO latency for channel B. IO-L (CHB) Configure IO latency for channel A. Z97 Pro4 RTL (CHA) Configure round trip latency for better performance. 79...
User Manual
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IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Z97 Pro4 Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed... consumption. 85 English Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and ...
IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Z97 Pro4 Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed... consumption. 85 English Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and ...
User Manual
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On/Off Play With ASRock On/Off Play users can connect their portable audio devices, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone to the PC and listen to music ... and automatically disable it when a sound card is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Restore on . Set to Auto to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. If...
On/Off Play With ASRock On/Off Play users can connect their portable audio devices, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone to the PC and listen to music ... and automatically disable it when a sound card is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Restore on . Set to Auto to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. If...
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... your older Thunderbolt devices have trouble working properly. Ignore Thunderbolt™ Option Rom Enable to skip the Windows certification checking process for faster boot speed. 4.4.6 Intel® Thunderbolt™ Z97 Pro4 Intel Thunderbolt™ Technology Enable or disable the Intel® Thunderbolt™ function. Select Unique ID for checking the Windows certification, and...
... your older Thunderbolt devices have trouble working properly. Ignore Thunderbolt™ Option Rom Enable to skip the Windows certification checking process for faster boot speed. 4.4.6 Intel® Thunderbolt™ Z97 Pro4 Intel Thunderbolt™ Technology Enable or disable the Intel® Thunderbolt™ function. Select Unique ID for checking the Windows certification, and...