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... and press Enter. 5. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to create a RAID volume. 1. Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the... keys to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Click F2 or Delete to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Press Enter to enable RAID in...
... and press Enter. 5. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to create a RAID volume. 1. Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. Select the appropriate number of hard drives and press Space to select the... keys to select the RAID level and press Enter. 4. Click the Storage Configuration menu. 4. Click F2 or Delete to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note Microsoft Windows 8. Press Enter to enable RAID in...
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...Formula Drive 35 3.2.2 Using Formula Drive 35 3.3 Killer Network Manager 41 3.3.1 Installing Killer Network Manager 41 3.3.2 Using Killer Network Manager 41 3.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 44 3.4.1 System Requirements 44 3.4.2 Setup Guide 45 3.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 49 3.5.1 System Requirements 49 3.5.2 Setup Guide 50 3.6 ASRock...Device 58 3.7 ASRock APP Shop 64 3.7.1 UI Overview 64 3.7.2 Apps 65 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers 68 3.7.4 Setting 69 3.8 Start8 70 3.8.1 Installing Start8 70 3.8.2 Configuring Start8 70 3.9 Rapid OC 73 3.10 Timing...
...Formula Drive 35 3.2.2 Using Formula Drive 35 3.3 Killer Network Manager 41 3.3.1 Installing Killer Network Manager 41 3.3.2 Using Killer Network Manager 41 3.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 44 3.4.1 System Requirements 44 3.4.2 Setup Guide 45 3.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 49 3.5.1 System Requirements 49 3.5.2 Setup Guide 50 3.6 ASRock...Device 58 3.7 ASRock APP Shop 64 3.7.1 UI Overview 64 3.7.2 Apps 65 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers 68 3.7.4 Setting 69 3.8 Start8 70 3.8.1 Installing Start8 70 3.8.2 Configuring Start8 70 3.9 Rapid OC 73 3.10 Timing...
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...specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice... guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable •...
...specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice... guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97M OC Formula Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable •...
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...bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) English 5 Z97M OC Formula Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED header • 2 ...(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...
...bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) English 5 Z97M OC Formula Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED header • 2 ...(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...
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... expense. You can use . 6 English * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM 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 third-party overclocking tools. It should be less than...
... expense. You can use . 6 English * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM 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 third-party overclocking tools. It should be less than...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 Z97M OC Formula 23 45 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B:USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 VGA1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ...: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF 7 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 M2 HD_AUDIO1 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 NUT1 27 1 Z97M OC Formula 26 PCIE1 8 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 CMOS PCIE2 Battery Purity 64Mb BIOS SoundTM 2 Intel SATA3_1 SATA3_4 9 10 PCIE3 11 Z97 12 RoHS SATA3_5 SATA3_2 Super I/O PCIE4 13 14 SATAE_1 COM1 1 PCIE_PWR1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 Z97M OC Formula 23 45 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B:USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 VGA1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ...: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF 7 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 M2 HD_AUDIO1 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 NUT1 27 1 Z97M OC Formula 26 PCIE1 8 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 CMOS PCIE2 Battery Purity 64Mb BIOS SoundTM 2 Intel SATA3_1 SATA3_4 9 10 PCIE3 11 Z97 12 RoHS SATA3_5 SATA3_2 Super I/O PCIE4 13 14 SATAE_1 COM1 1 PCIE_PWR1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5...
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If you update the BIOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. Z97M OC Formula 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. However, please do the clear-CMOS action.... Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.7, No. 15) Default Clear CMOS CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, ...
If you update the BIOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. Z97M OC Formula 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. However, please do the clear-CMOS action.... Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.7, No. 15) Default Clear CMOS CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, ...
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Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. English 39 Z97M OC Formula Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers.
Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. English 39 Z97M OC Formula Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers.
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... Create. Z97M OC Formula 3. If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to AHCI. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.4.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then...
... Create. Z97M OC Formula 3. If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to AHCI. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.4.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then...
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Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Step 3 Click Update to select one or more details. Click to start the update process. 68 English Please update them all soon.
Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. 3.7.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Step 3 Click Update to select one or more details. Click to start the update process. 68 English Please update them all soon.
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4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to 1024 x 768. My Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1024 x 768 directly. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 ... UEFI setup utility. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will appear and display the system overview. 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 1024 x 768. My Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to 1024 x 768 directly. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 ... UEFI setup utility. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will appear and display the system overview. When [Disable] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility.
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...] to use USB devices under Windows® 7). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is recommended ... Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 101 English 4.4.9 USB Configuration Z97M OC Formula USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Legacy USB ...
...] to use USB devices under Windows® 7). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is recommended ... Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 101 English 4.4.9 USB Configuration Z97M OC Formula USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Legacy USB ...
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...Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Z97M OC Formula CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in... your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI...
...Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Z97M OC Formula CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in... your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI...
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 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 larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
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...Enter] to set RAID configuration. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the option SATA Mode Selection to your system, and press key to complete the process. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the ... on your RAID configuration. Please note that this document for all models A. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you want to save your change before setting your system. 7 STEP 4: Install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7...
...Enter] to set RAID configuration. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the option SATA Mode Selection to your system, and press key to complete the process. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the ... on your RAID configuration. Please note that this document for all models A. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before you want to save your change before setting your system. 7 STEP 4: Install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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Create RAID Volume window appears. Then, the Intel RAID Utility - In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Press . Volume0 13 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press .
Create RAID Volume window appears. Then, the Intel RAID Utility - In the Create Volume Menu, under Name item, please key-in a unique name with 1-16 letters for your computer. Press . Volume0 13 2.4.2 Configuring a RAID array Using Intel RAID BIOS Reboot your RAID volume then press . Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press .
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Please note that you want to complete the setup of RAID. If you set up. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you are only allowed to configure RAID functions after you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under Windows environment to create one RAID partition at a time under BIOS RAID environment. If you install OS. Press 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 complete the setup of RAID. If you set up. After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID that you are only allowed to configure RAID functions after you want to create an extra RAID partition, please use the RAID utility under Windows environment to create one RAID partition at a time under BIOS RAID environment. If you install OS. Press to delete a RAID volume, please select the option Delete RAID Volume, press , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 16
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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
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...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.. Installing Windows® 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...
...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.. Installing Windows® 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...