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...F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Click F2 or Delete to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press...a RAID volume (F6 install method) In order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS. 1. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to select the physical disks. 6. Use the up or down arrow keys to enter the option ROM user ...
...F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Click F2 or Delete to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press...a RAID volume (F6 install method) In order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS. 1. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to select the physical disks. 6. Use the up or down arrow keys to enter the option ROM user ...
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 under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
...; 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 under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
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...in your system. 7 Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Follow the onscreen instruction to confirm the selection C. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the option SATA Mode Selection to install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64... for instructions on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Please note that this document for all models A. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your system, and press key to set RAID...
...in your system. 7 Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Follow the onscreen instruction to confirm the selection C. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the option SATA Mode Selection to install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit /8 / 8 64... for instructions on your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Please note that this document for all models A. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your system, and press key to set RAID...
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... 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 ... n/a Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 Please refer to the table below to choose the corresponding RAID Utility. 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID...
... 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 ... n/a Setting Storage OpROM policy] = [UEFI only] Required UEFI Setup UEFI Setup UEFI Setup RAID Utility Utility Utility Utility Intel® RAID BIOS setup utility 8 Please refer to the table below to choose the corresponding RAID Utility. 2.4 Configuring a RAID array You can configure a RAID...
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Then, the Intel RAID Utility - 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. Create RAID Volume window appears. Press . Volume0 13 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press .
Then, the Intel RAID Utility - 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. Create RAID Volume window appears. Press . Volume0 13 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press .
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If you set up. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you install OS. If you want 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 want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. Press to create one RAID partition at a time under BIOS RAID environment.
If you set up. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you install OS. If you want 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 want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under Windows environment to configure RAID functions after you are only allowed to complete the setup of RAID. Press to create one RAID partition at a time 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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After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 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...
After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. 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...
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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 ...
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... Shield • 1 x WiFi-802.11ac Module • 2 x SMA WiFi Antenna Cables • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas • 1 x WiFi Module Bracket • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z97M-ITX/ac motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject...
... Shield • 1 x WiFi-802.11ac Module • 2 x SMA WiFi Antenna Cables • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas • 1 x WiFi Module Bracket • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z97M-ITX/ac motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject...
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... HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out 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) ... Header (Supports 2 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 ...
... HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out 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) ... Header (Supports 2 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 ...
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...or 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. Overclocking may be done at your system. It should be less than... You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Z97M-ITX/ac Hardware Monitor OS ...
...or 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. Overclocking may be done at your system. It should be less than... You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Z97M-ITX/ac Hardware Monitor OS ...
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... 3.0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 CMOS Battery CHA_FAN1 Z97M-ITX/ac USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 TPMS1 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK HD_AUDIO1 1 1 AUDIO CODEC Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Intel Z97 RoHS MPCIE1 64Mb BIOS PCI Express 3.0 PCIE1 SATA3_4 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 17 16 15 14...
... 3.0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 CMOS Battery CHA_FAN1 Z97M-ITX/ac USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 TPMS1 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK HD_AUDIO1 1 1 AUDIO CODEC Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Intel Z97 RoHS MPCIE1 64Mb BIOS PCI Express 3.0 PCIE1 SATA3_4 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 17 16 15 14...
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...if the CMOS battery is removed. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you need to... for 5 seconds. English 23 If you update the BIOS. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Z97M-ITX/ac 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "...
...if the CMOS battery is removed. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you need to... for 5 seconds. English 23 If you update the BIOS. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Z97M-ITX/ac 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "...
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Z97M-ITX/ac 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.
Z97M-ITX/ac 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.
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... 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. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. If there...
... 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. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. If there...
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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. Step 3 Click Update to update. Z97M-ITX/ac 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. 59 English
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. Step 3 Click Update to update. Z97M-ITX/ac 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. 59 English
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...set to 1024 x 768 directly. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "ESC". 66 English When... [Disable] 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 set to add/remove your favorite items. ...
...set to 1024 x 768 directly. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is selected, the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "ESC". 66 English When... [Disable] 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 set to add/remove your favorite items. ...
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... operating systems only. Set [Disabled] to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. 4.4.8 USB Configuration Z97M-ITX/ac USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports.
... operating systems only. Set [Disabled] to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. 4.4.8 USB Configuration Z97M-ITX/ac USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports.
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4.4.9 Trusted Computing Z97M-ITX/ac Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. English 89
4.4.9 Trusted Computing Z97M-ITX/ac Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. English 89