Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... initial system setup, including installing the OS to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. You MUST have both the HDD you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. Boot system to [RAID Mode]. For the new version RST driver, please check...
... initial system setup, including installing the OS to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. You MUST have both the HDD you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. Boot system to [RAID Mode]. For the new version RST driver, please check...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... keys to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press Enter. 5. At this point, you need to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation...
... keys to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press Enter. 5. At this point, you need to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation...
RAID Installation Guide
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... instructions on how to set the option SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Please note that this document for all models A. 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. Boot your RAID configuration. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support...
... instructions on how to set the option SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Please note that this document for all models A. 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. Boot your RAID configuration. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support...
User Manual
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...14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 38 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 43 3.5 ASRock Cloud 48
...14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 38 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 43 3.5 ASRock Cloud 48
User Manual
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... (Win 8.1) • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. English Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjust- Z97M Pro4 BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor...
... (Win 8.1) • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. English Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjust- Z97M Pro4 BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor...
User Manual
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... BIOS files need to be placed in Flash ROM. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. Just select "UEFI Guide"! In order to prevent users from our servers for you to customize your UEFI easily. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the root directory of internet access granted to other complicated flash utility. ASRock UEFI Guide...
... BIOS files need to be placed in Flash ROM. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. Just select "UEFI Guide"! In order to prevent users from our servers for you to customize your UEFI easily. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the root directory of internet access granted to other complicated flash utility. ASRock UEFI Guide...
User Manual
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... LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have encountered, describe the problem in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device. Z97M Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Users may prevent motherboard...
... LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have encountered, describe the problem in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device. Z97M Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Users may prevent motherboard...
User Manual
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... Connector (SATA_4) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 21 TPM Header (TPMS1) 22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 23 Print Port Header (LPT1) 24 COM Port Header (COM1) 25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) Z97M Pro4...
... Connector (SATA_4) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 21 TPM Header (TPMS1) 22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 23 Print Port Header (LPT1) 24 COM Port Header (COM1) 25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) Z97M Pro4...
User Manual
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... install up to your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are supported with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. 1. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details.) English 28 Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology...
... install up to your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are supported with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. 1. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details.) English 28 Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology...
User Manual
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... any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. English 30 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download.
... any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. English 30 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download.
User Manual
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... display the menu. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Z97M Pro4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
... display the menu. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Z97M Pro4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
User Manual
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... additional levels of memory that is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for lower power consumption. 82 English Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security...
... additional levels of memory that is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for lower power consumption. 82 English Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security...
User Manual
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Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is installed. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to boot up when the power recovers. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will also automatically switch off . Restore on...
Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is installed. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to boot up when the power recovers. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will also automatically switch off . Restore on...
User Manual
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... disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Set [Auto] to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to support USB devices under Windows® 7). Set [Smart Auto] to disable legacy USB support. 4.4.9 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports...
... disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Set [Auto] to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to support USB devices under Windows® 7). Set [Smart Auto] to disable legacy USB support. 4.4.9 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports...
User Manual
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...) Administrators are having trouble with your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are able to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. 4.5 Tools Z97M Pro4 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users.
...) Administrators are having trouble with your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are able to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. 4.5 Tools Z97M Pro4 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users.
User Manual
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... download the UEFI firmware. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver...
... download the UEFI firmware. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver...
Quick Installation Guide
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...) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 21 TPM Header (TPMS1) 22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 23 Print Port Header (LPT1) 24 COM Port Header (COM1) 25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 2 English...
...) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 21 TPM Header (TPMS1) 22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 23 Print Port Header (LPT1) 24 COM Port Header (COM1) 25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 2 English...
Quick Installation Guide
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ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Kloudian Orbweb.ME Professional (Win 8.1) • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. You can use . 9 It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore...
ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Kloudian Orbweb.ME Professional (Win 8.1) • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. You can use . 9 It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore...
Quick Installation Guide
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... UEFI setting? The tutorial will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Got lost among UEFI pages? Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this feature. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows...
... UEFI setting? The tutorial will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Got lost among UEFI pages? Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this feature. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows...
Quick Installation Guide
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... the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you can help you to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have encountered, describe the problem in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team. Z97M Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier...
... the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you can help you to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have encountered, describe the problem in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team. Z97M Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier...