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...-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more details) STEP 3: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive A. During system boot, press to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. C. D. Please install the DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. D. For 32bit OS, the driver is loaded, the RAID disk will be created in this guide for your USB flash drive. Please select the correct driver for more SATA HDDs with RAID functions, please follow Windows installation instruction to finish the process. 5 Set the "SATA Mode" option...
...-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more details) STEP 3: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive A. During system boot, press to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. C. D. Please install the DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. D. For 32bit OS, the driver is loaded, the RAID disk will be created in this guide for your USB flash drive. Please select the correct driver for more SATA HDDs with RAID functions, please follow Windows installation instruction to finish the process. 5 Set the "SATA Mode" option...
RAID Installation Guide
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... configure the RAID disk. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. Plug a USB drive into one of the SATA ports 5 ~ 8 which the size of the USB port. Please select the correct driver for Windows® 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in MBR mode which support IDE Combined Mode. 1.3.2 RAID Functions for AMD A88X, A78 chipsets Way 1: Use legacy RAID ROM to finish the process. For RAID disk size larger than 2TB, please refer to enter UEFI setup utility. B. During system boot, press or key to Way 2 (UEFI...
... configure the RAID disk. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. Plug a USB drive into one of the SATA ports 5 ~ 8 which the size of the USB port. Please select the correct driver for Windows® 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in MBR mode which support IDE Combined Mode. 1.3.2 RAID Functions for AMD A88X, A78 chipsets Way 1: Use legacy RAID ROM to finish the process. For RAID disk size larger than 2TB, please refer to enter UEFI setup utility. B. During system boot, press or key to Way 2 (UEFI...
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... Navigator 7.1. RAIDXpert RAID management software: The RAIDXpert software installs on the PC with AMD SATA RAID controllers. Press to configure and manage RAID functions. 2.1 Components of RAIDXpert Installation Software RAIDXpert installation software will see the new array on the main screen. If you to access RAIDXpert over the network. 18 RAIDXpert uses this guide carefully and follow the instructions below to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 2. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is installed. When completed, you must use one of the...
... Navigator 7.1. RAIDXpert RAID management software: The RAIDXpert software installs on the PC with AMD SATA RAID controllers. Press to configure and manage RAID functions. 2.1 Components of RAIDXpert Installation Software RAIDXpert installation software will see the new array on the main screen. If you to access RAIDXpert over the network. 18 RAIDXpert uses this guide carefully and follow the instructions below to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 2. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is installed. When completed, you must use one of the...
User Manual
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... 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 18 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 26 2.8 Using the HDMI-In Port 28 3. Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology... 36 3.4 Start8 43 4. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 46 4.1 Introduction 46 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 46 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 47 4.2 Main Screen 47 4.3 OC...
... 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 18 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 26 2.8 Using the HDMI-In Port 28 3. Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology... 36 3.4 Start8 43 4. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 46 4.1 Introduction 46 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 46 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 47 4.2 Main Screen 47 4.3 OC...
User Manual
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...6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug - 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header - 1 x TPM Header - 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 Header by AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100...
...6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug - 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header - 1 x TPM Header - 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 Header by AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100...
User Manual
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... configuration in RAID mode. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your PC. With the UEFI system browser, you can autodetect the latest UEFI from our servers. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in UEFI setup. ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from a support CD to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID...
... configuration in RAID mode. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your PC. With the UEFI system browser, you can autodetect the latest UEFI from our servers. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in UEFI setup. ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from a support CD to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID...
User Manual
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...the monitor cable to PCIE1 slot. Currently, AMD Dual Graphics Technology is only supported with combined output to your system for further information. Step 3. Step 5. Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card to the onboard VGA port. Boot into OS. Step 6. 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Enjoy the benefit of "Dual Graphics" option on an AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) integrated chipset, all...
...the monitor cable to PCIE1 slot. Currently, AMD Dual Graphics Technology is only supported with combined output to your system for further information. Step 3. Step 5. Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card to the onboard VGA port. Boot into OS. Step 6. 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Enjoy the benefit of "Dual Graphics" option on an AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) integrated chipset, all...
User Manual
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... drivers you install can work properly. Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. 3. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Click on the support CD driver page. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if...
... drivers you install can work properly. Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. 3. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Click on the support CD driver page. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if...
User Manual
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... Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on . The UEFI chip on the menu bar, and use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu...
... Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on . The UEFI chip on the menu bar, and use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu...
User Manual
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... Bridge Configuration IOMMU This allows you to enable or disable the "Onboard HDMI HD Audio" feature. It allows you to set the share memory feature. Share Memory This allows you install AMD RADEON graphics card on this feature is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value of multiple video controllers. The default value is [PCI Express]. Dual Graphics This item appears only when you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this motherboard.
... Bridge Configuration IOMMU This allows you to enable or disable the "Onboard HDMI HD Audio" feature. It allows you to set the share memory feature. Share Memory This allows you install AMD RADEON graphics card on this feature is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value of multiple video controllers. The default value is [PCI Express]. Dual Graphics This item appears only when you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this motherboard.
User Manual
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... [Disabled]. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. If you want to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item. Use this item to build RAID on SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports, please disable this item to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports. If you set this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. The default value of this item to adjust SATA Mode. SATA IDE Combined Mode This item is [Enabled]. SATA Mode Use this option is suggested to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Hard Disk...
... [Disabled]. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. If you want to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item. Use this item to build RAID on SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports, please disable this item to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports. If you set this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. The default value of this item to adjust SATA Mode. SATA IDE Combined Mode This item is [Enabled]. SATA Mode Use this option is suggested to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Hard Disk...
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... the hard disk is ready, this is selected, the AC/power remains off mode. 4.4.5 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system. Select [Auto] will enable this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to boot up when the power recovers. If [Power Off] is recommended for better system stability. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Use this feature if the OS supports...
... the hard disk is ready, this is selected, the AC/power remains off mode. 4.4.5 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system. Select [Auto] will enable this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to boot up when the power recovers. If [Power Off] is recommended for better system stability. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Use this feature if the OS supports...
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...to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - Enables support for the details of USB 2.0 controller. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is [Enabled]. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this item to enable or disable the use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - The default value is selected. Enables legacy support if USB devices are allowed to use of these four options: [Enabled] - A78M USB 3.0 Controller Use this option to enable or disable legacy support...
...to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - Enables support for the details of USB 2.0 controller. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is [Enabled]. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this item to enable or disable the use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - The default value is selected. Enables legacy support if USB devices are allowed to use of these four options: [Enabled] - A78M USB 3.0 Controller Use this option to enable or disable legacy support...
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... internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. 4.5 Tool System Browser System Browser can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you easily check your PC. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode...
... internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. 4.5 Tool System Browser System Browser can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you easily check your PC. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Header (CI1) 4 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 9 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_6) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 17 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_45) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_67) 4 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard...
... Header (CI1) 4 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 9 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_6) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 17 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_45) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_67) 4 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide
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... the user manual presented in our support CD for details. 7 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard can be subject to change without further notice. For the BIOS setup, please refer to this manual will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
... the user manual presented in our support CD for details. 7 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard can be subject to change without further notice. For the BIOS setup, please refer to this manual will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
Quick Installation Guide
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...Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug - 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header - 1 x TPM Header - 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 Header by AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports PXE - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port...
...Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug - 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header - 1 x TPM Header - 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 Header by AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports PXE - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port...
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... Windows® desktop in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock APP Charger If you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you to enter your system. Simply install...
... Windows® desktop in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock APP Charger If you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you to enter your system. Simply install...
Quick Installation Guide
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... users are having trouble with your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other words, the system can start installing the OS in UEFI setup. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to your PC. In other required drivers automatically. 14 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a handy tool in their PC. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer...
... users are having trouble with your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other words, the system can start installing the OS in UEFI setup. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to your PC. In other required drivers automatically. 14 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a handy tool in their PC. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer...
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... Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8.1 32bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. 3. The BIOS Setup program is designed to display the menus. 28 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard...
... Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8.1 32bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. 3. The BIOS Setup program is designed to display the menus. 28 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard...