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... 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
... 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
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...GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS... DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) Network iControl ASUS Utilities uATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x...
...GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS... DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) Network iControl ASUS Utilities uATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x...
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... connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. 3. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-29 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging time for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
... connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. 3. ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-29 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to 5Gbps, faster charging time for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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... up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used under DOS. • Due to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are the following onboard graphics output and...
... up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used under DOS. • Due to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are the following onboard graphics output and...
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... you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices...
... you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices...
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ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-43 Chapter 3 Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to... The following items appear only when you to change the system boot options. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to [Enabled]. This process will extend the ... be detected. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the Fast Boot to load the network stack driver during POST. USB Support [Partial In...] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up ...
ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-43 Chapter 3 Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to... The following items appear only when you to change the system boot options. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to [Enabled]. This process will extend the ... be detected. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the Fast Boot to load the network stack driver during POST. USB Support [Partial In...] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up ...
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...The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-... the type of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] Allows you want to boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-45 The following items appear only when you want to EZ Mode of storage devices that you set the add-on devices or the...
...The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-... the type of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] Allows you want to boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-45 The following items appear only when you want to EZ Mode of storage devices that you set the add-on devices or the...
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...database) lists the signers or images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded securely. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-47 Append KEK from File Allows you to load the additional KEK from your system. Load dbx from File Allows you to load the downloaded... Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Append db from File Allows you can be loaded.
...database) lists the signers or images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded securely. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-47 Append KEK from File Allows you to load the additional KEK from your system. Load dbx from File Allows you to load the downloaded... Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Append db from File Allows you can be loaded.
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... menu contains the list of the user manual. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The actual screenshot varies depending on motherboard model. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click the Contact tab to... information Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click an item to install The Support DVD screenshot is for reference only.
... menu contains the list of the user manual. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The actual screenshot varies depending on motherboard model. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click the Contact tab to... information Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click an item to install The Support DVD screenshot is for reference only.
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... files from your smart device, ensure that you can only upload or synchronize files with the VGA driver installed in Favorites folder of your computer for the Cloud GO! For the backed up to work ...properly. • When you can find them in your Asus WebStorage, Google Drive™ or Dropbox® cloud account then click Sign In. Using Remote Desktop ... Due to set the correct system time of each cloud storage. Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-15 From the Remote GO! screen, click or tal Cloud GO! 2. Using Cloud GO! 1.
... files from your smart device, ensure that you can only upload or synchronize files with the VGA driver installed in Favorites folder of your computer for the Cloud GO! For the backed up to work ...properly. • When you can find them in your Asus WebStorage, Google Drive™ or Dropbox® cloud account then click Sign In. Using Remote Desktop ... Due to set the correct system time of each cloud storage. Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-15 From the Remote GO! screen, click or tal Cloud GO! 2. Using Cloud GO! 1.
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Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-19 With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click ...the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then EZ Update screen Click or tap to ...
Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-19 With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click ...the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then EZ Update screen Click or tap to ...
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... or off Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 Network iControl Network iControl is a one-stop setup network control center that allows you to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN.
... or off Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 Network iControl Network iControl is a one-stop setup network control center that allows you to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN.
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... configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for...
... configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for...
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... RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 5 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 5-1 This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. ...Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. If you get all applications to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. With the RAID 10 configuration you want to install a Windows® operating system to the entire...
... RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 5 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 5-1 This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. ...Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. If you get all applications to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. With the RAID 10 configuration you want to install a Windows® operating system to the entire...
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... the OS: 1. You have to exit? (Y/N): 2. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Chapter 5 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 5-7 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Boot your...
... the OS: 1. You have to exit? (Y/N): 2. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Chapter 5 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 5-7 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Boot your...
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.... Click OK. 4. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7: 1. Go to the Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver path to the root path of the selected ...of your operating system. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the...
.... Click OK. 4. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7: 1. Go to the Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver path to the root path of the selected ...of your operating system. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the...