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... to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or... down arrow keys to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. When finished press Enter. 12 Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup...
... to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enable RAID in System BIOS Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or... down arrow keys to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Enable RAID in the system BIOS. 1. When finished press Enter. 12 Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen appears during operating system setup...
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.
...; 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 [Enter] to complete the process. Plug in UEFI setup. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you want to p.8 -17 of this feature is not available for instructions on your ... RAID configuration. 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 your system. 7 STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to enter...
.... Press [Enter] to complete the process. Plug in UEFI setup. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you want to p.8 -17 of this feature is not available for instructions on your ... RAID configuration. 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 your system. 7 STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to enter...
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...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... Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID...
...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... Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID array using either UEFI Setup Utility or Intel® RAID...
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Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to 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. 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press .
Then, the Intel RAID Utility - Volume0 13 Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to 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. 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 install OS. If you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. If you want to configure RAID functions after you set up. 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.
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 install OS. If you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. If you want to configure RAID functions after you set up. 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.
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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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...174; 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 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:...
...174; 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 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:...
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... Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 29 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.5 ASRock Cloud 39 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 49 3.6.1 UI Overview 49 3.6.2 Apps 50...
... Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 29 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.5 ASRock Cloud 39 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 49 3.6.1 UI Overview 49 3.6.2 Apps 50...
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... Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. If you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In this documentation will be ... 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 Z97M Anniversary Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97M Anniversary Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97M Anniversary Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
... Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. If you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In this documentation will be ... 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 Z97M Anniversary Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97M Anniversary Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97M Anniversary Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
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...8226; ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 4 Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel...x USB 2.0 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 •...
...8226; ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 4 Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel...x USB 2.0 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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...reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there ...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-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Z97M Anniversary Please realize that Windows®...
...reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there ...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-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Z97M Anniversary Please realize that Windows®...
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... CPU_FAN1 CMOS 20 Battery RoHS 8 SATA_3 SATA_2 Front USB 3.0 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 9 PCI Express 3.0 Audio CODEC PCIE2 Z97M Anniversary Intel Super I/O Z97 PCIE3 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 10 11 12 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 TPMS1 USB4_5 USB6_7 1 1 CI1 1 SATA_5 CHA_FAN1 SATA_4 19 18 17 16 15...
... CPU_FAN1 CMOS 20 Battery RoHS 8 SATA_3 SATA_2 Front USB 3.0 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 9 PCI Express 3.0 Audio CODEC PCIE2 Z97M Anniversary Intel Super I/O Z97 PCIE3 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 10 11 12 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 TPMS1 USB4_5 USB6_7 1 1 CI1 1 SATA_5 CHA_FAN1 SATA_4 19 18 17 16 15...
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...system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. Z97M Anniversary 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is removed. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.6, No. 21)... Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...
...system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. Z97M Anniversary 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is removed. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.6, No. 21)... Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...
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Please leave your computer. English 27 Z97M Anniversary 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.
Please leave your computer. English 27 Z97M Anniversary 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.
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Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your settings. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your .... 4. 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. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to AHCI. Press F10 to create the partition on Create. If there are SSD...
Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your settings. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your .... 4. 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. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to AHCI. Press F10 to create the partition on Create. If there are SSD...
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Click to select one or more details. Step 3 Click Update to update. Please update them all soon. Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Z97M Anniversary 3.6.3 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. 53 English Step 1 Please check the item information before update.
Click to select one or more details. Step 3 Click Update to update. Please update them all soon. Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Z97M Anniversary 3.6.3 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. 53 English Step 1 Please check the item information before update.
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... the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1024 x 768. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly... English UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will appear and display the system overview. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility.
... the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1024 x 768. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly... English UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will appear and display the system overview. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility.
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... 2.0 devices. Set [Smart 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). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB... USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS).
... 2.0 devices. Set [Smart 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). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB... USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS).
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... disable sound effects in the setup utility. Dehumidifier Function 84 English Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in the UEFI that...
... disable sound effects in the setup utility. Dehumidifier Function 84 English Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in the UEFI that...