Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... or Maximized Mode. 6. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Boot system to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use the full SSD as the Cache device, which HDD you wish...
... or Maximized Mode. 6. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Boot system to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use the full SSD as the Cache device, which HDD you wish...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... a hard drive failure. When using one drive, the user can have additional protection against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can also improve the performance of disk intensive retrieval applications such as well. Combined with Intel® Rapid Recover Technology, setting up response time on each drive simultaneously, speeding up data protection can be accomplished easily with version 9.5, a brand new user interface makes creating and managing...
... a hard drive failure. When using one drive, the user can have additional protection against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can also improve the performance of disk intensive retrieval applications such as well. Combined with Intel® Rapid Recover Technology, setting up response time on each drive simultaneously, speeding up data protection can be accomplished easily with version 9.5, a brand new user interface makes creating and managing...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program.
... order to install an operating system onto a RAID volume, the RAID option must be enabled in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Switch the SATA Operation Mode option to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program.
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. Use the up and down arrow keys 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...
... need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. Use the up and down arrow keys 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...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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.... 4. Enabling the RAID controller may cause an immediate blue screen with an 0x0000007b error code, followed by a reboot. If both of the above conditions are met: • Your system has a RAID I want to reinstall the operating system. Use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology user interface to use RAID Note without installing a third-party RAID controller card. • Your RAID controller is enabled. You can also create a new RAID volume using the newly added hard drives. 15 Turn...
.... 4. Enabling the RAID controller may cause an immediate blue screen with an 0x0000007b error code, followed by a reboot. If both of the above conditions are met: • Your system has a RAID I want to reinstall the operating system. Use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology user interface to use RAID Note without installing a third-party RAID controller card. • Your RAID controller is enabled. You can also create a new RAID volume using the newly added hard drives. 15 Turn...
RAID Installation Guide
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... Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility...
... Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 2. Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode 17 4. Installing Windows® on a HDD under 2TB in RAID mode 18 1 Guide to RAID Configurations 3 2.1 Introduction of RAID 3 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions 7 2.4 Setting the BIOS RAID Items 8 2.5 Configuring a RAID array 8 2.5.1 Configuring a RAID array Using UEFI Setup Utility...
RAID Installation Guide
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This section will guide you how to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. You may install SATA hard disks on this guide carefully according to create RAID on SATA ports. 2
This section will guide you how to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Please read the RAID configurations in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage. You may install SATA hard disks on this guide carefully according to create RAID on SATA ports. 2
RAID Installation Guide
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... Array of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of Independent Disks", which is called data mirroring that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Although RAID 0 function can improve the access performance, it will double the data transfer rate of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge...
... Array of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of Independent Disks", which is called data mirroring that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1/ Intel Rapid Storage / RAID 10 / RAID 5 function with four independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Although RAID 0 function can improve the access performance, it will double the data transfer rate of RAID This motherboard adopts Intel southbridge...
RAID Installation Guide
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... models A. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to set RAID configuration. Plug in UEFI setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Please note that this step only if you want to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on how to your system. 7 Press [Enter] to STEP4. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD...
... models A. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to set RAID configuration. Plug in UEFI setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Please note that this step only if you want to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on how to your system. 7 Press [Enter] to STEP4. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD...
RAID Installation Guide
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... 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 directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Intel.. Please make sure to boot. 18 STEP 2: Install Windows®...
... 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 directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Intel.. Please make sure to boot. 18 STEP 2: Install Windows®...
User Manual
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... openings. Make sure you follow the operating instructions. • he system was dropped or the cabinet is designed and tested to products (including HDD, ODD, memory and warranty seal) that have been damaged as a radiator. • Set up your system • Read and follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you operate your retailer. • he power cord or plug...
... openings. Make sure you follow the operating instructions. • he system was dropped or the cabinet is designed and tested to products (including HDD, ODD, memory and warranty seal) that have been damaged as a radiator. • Set up your system • Read and follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you operate your retailer. • he power cord or plug...
User Manual
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... your system. It should be included. We are not responsible for DVDs and video iles etc.) 2. Free bundle sotware: 1. VisionX Series Bluetooth • Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II Remote Controller • Support MCE function Power • 120W/19V Adapter Dimension • 200mm(W)x70mm(H)x200mm(L) Volume • 2.8L *For barebone systems, CPU, memory, HDDs and ODDs may afect your system's stability, or even cause damage...
... your system. It should be included. We are not responsible for DVDs and video iles etc.) 2. Free bundle sotware: 1. VisionX Series Bluetooth • Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II Remote Controller • Support MCE function Power • 120W/19V Adapter Dimension • 200mm(W)x70mm(H)x200mm(L) Volume • 2.8L *For barebone systems, CPU, memory, HDDs and ODDs may afect your system's stability, or even cause damage...
User Manual
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SATA and Power Connections SATA & Power Connections HDD ODD Connect to ODD Connect to HDD Connect to SATA Connector (4) Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (3) Connect to SATA Connector (1) 2. VisionX Series NOTE 1. Fan Connection Fan connector Rotation +12V Ground English 5
SATA and Power Connections SATA & Power Connections HDD ODD Connect to ODD Connect to HDD Connect to SATA Connector (4) Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (3) Connect to SATA Connector (1) 2. VisionX Series NOTE 1. Fan Connection Fan connector Rotation +12V Ground English 5
User Manual
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1.5 System Chassis No. Description 1 Headphone 2 Microphone 3 USB3.0 ports: USB devices 4 MHSL port 5 4-in-1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) 6 Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 7 Slot-in Optical Disc Drive VisionX Series English 7
1.5 System Chassis No. Description 1 Headphone 2 Microphone 3 USB3.0 ports: USB devices 4 MHSL port 5 4-in-1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) 6 Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 7 Slot-in Optical Disc Drive VisionX Series English 7
User Manual
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... freely enjoy dual monitor ater your computer. 17 English Connect a DVI-I monitor cable to the DVI-I port on the I and HDMI, you have already installed the VGA driver from our support CD and restart your system reboots. VisionX Series Chapter 8 Dual Monitor ASRock VisionX series HTPC supports dual monitor. If you can drive the same or diferent display contents simultaneously. ASRock VisionX series HTPC also provides independent display controllers for DVI-I and HDMI to the HDMI port on the I/O panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to support dual VGA output...
... freely enjoy dual monitor ater your computer. 17 English Connect a DVI-I monitor cable to the DVI-I port on the I and HDMI, you have already installed the VGA driver from our support CD and restart your system reboots. VisionX Series Chapter 8 Dual Monitor ASRock VisionX series HTPC supports dual monitor. If you can drive the same or diferent display contents simultaneously. ASRock VisionX series HTPC also provides independent display controllers for DVI-I and HDMI to the HDMI port on the I/O panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to support dual VGA output...
User Manual
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... Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot ix provided by Microsot. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Drivers Menu he drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Chapter 9 Software and Utilities Operation 9.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with this system contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the system's features. herefore, the drivers...
... Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot ix provided by Microsot. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Drivers Menu he drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Chapter 9 Software and Utilities Operation 9.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with this system contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the system's features. herefore, the drivers...
User Manual
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... utilities. Select a speciic mode for making the designated program's priority highest. Place X marks on , and automatically switch of internet access granted to disable the internet. Good Night LED Switch of the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SSD's lifespan! Fast Boot Fast Boot...
... utilities. Select a speciic mode for making the designated program's priority highest. Place X marks on , and automatically switch of internet access granted to disable the internet. Good Night LED Switch of the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SSD's lifespan! Fast Boot Fast Boot...
User Manual
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... Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For coniguring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility 23 English his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY ater POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup...
... Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For coniguring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility 23 English his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY ater POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup...
User Manual
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... Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your system via OMG. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer...
... Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your system via OMG. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer...
Quick Installation Guide
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... card Safety instructions 1. Carefully remove the top shield. 1. Please follow step 1 above to take out the ODD/HDD bracket. Do not block or cover these openings. Never insert objects of the CPU socket. 3. Now you will see the top shield inside the chassis. 2. After the chassis is damaged. • The system performance changes. Installing the second HDD 1. Connect the SATA and power cables. 3. Replace the side cover...
... card Safety instructions 1. Carefully remove the top shield. 1. Please follow step 1 above to take out the ODD/HDD bracket. Do not block or cover these openings. Never insert objects of the CPU socket. 3. Now you will see the top shield inside the chassis. 2. After the chassis is damaged. • The system performance changes. Installing the second HDD 1. Connect the SATA and power cables. 3. Replace the side cover...