Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you want to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to use the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in Icon...
... information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you use RST function, you want to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. Intel Smart Response Technology Installation Guide This motherboard supports Intel Smart Response Technology. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to use the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you just need to set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in Icon...
RAID Installation Guide
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... HDDs with just one simple click in your system. 7 otherwise, skip to complete the process. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection C. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Plug in UEFI setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer...
... HDDs with just one simple click in your system. 7 otherwise, skip to complete the process. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection C. 2.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you use a HDD larger than 2TB; Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Plug in UEFI setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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..., Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Select 4: Exit and press Enter. 11. Press Y to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. Press S to create...
..., Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Select 4: Exit and press Enter. 11. Press Y to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. Press S to create...
User Manual
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... Graphics Cards 39 2.11.3 Driver Installation and Setup 40 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 41 3.1 Installing Drivers 41 3.2 A-Tuning 42 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 46 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 51 3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 56 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral 56 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop 61 3.6 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) 64 3.7 Start8 66 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 69 4.1 Introduction 69 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 69 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 70 4.2 Main Screen 71 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen...
... Graphics Cards 39 2.11.3 Driver Installation and Setup 40 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 41 3.1 Installing Drivers 41 3.2 A-Tuning 42 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 46 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 51 3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 56 3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral 56 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop 61 3.6 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) 64 3.7 Start8 66 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 69 4.1 Introduction 69 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 69 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 70 4.2 Main Screen 71 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen...
User Manual
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... CMOS Switch BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Adjust by CPU Temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control • Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit compliant 5 English ment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software...
... CMOS Switch BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Adjust by CPU Temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control • Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit compliant 5 English ment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software...
User Manual
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... noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can configure your USB storage devices. Z87 Extreme4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to the list. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5...
... noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can configure your USB storage devices. Z87 Extreme4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to the list. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5...
User Manual
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.... ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you to "RAID", then you can help you without entering Windows® OS. After copying the RAID driver to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". You may prevent motherboard damages due to your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode. 8 English ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your USB disk. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock...
.... ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you to "RAID", then you can help you without entering Windows® OS. After copying the RAID driver to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". You may prevent motherboard damages due to your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode. 8 English ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your USB disk. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock...
User Manual
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... system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 9 English ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of it hard to access the UEFI setup. By enabling this function, the PC will automatically switch off , monitor and take control of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and...
... system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 9 English ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of it hard to access the UEFI setup. By enabling this function, the PC will automatically switch off , monitor and take control of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and...
User Manual
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... remove all SATA devices. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all PCI-E devices or try installing them in other memory modules. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try using other slots. Please re-install the memory and CPU. A7 Problem related to memory, VGA card or other USB, PCI devices...
... remove all SATA devices. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all PCI-E devices or try installing them in other memory modules. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try using other slots. Please re-install the memory and CPU. A7 Problem related to memory, VGA card or other USB, PCI devices...
User Manual
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... identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card vendor for details.) English 38 Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. It is provided with the graphics card you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that the cards are supported with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS. 1. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM...
... identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card vendor for details.) English 38 Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. It is provided with the graphics card you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that the cards are supported with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS. 1. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM...
User Manual
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Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. English 40 The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Please check AMD's website for details. Select the...
Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. English 40 The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Please check AMD's website for details. Select the...
User Manual
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Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. Z87 Extreme4 Chapter 3 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. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those...
Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. Z87 Extreme4 Chapter 3 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. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those...
User Manual
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...; Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from 3 into 0. Double click on OK. 46 English Click on the value Start and change the value from deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to working condition even...
...; Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from 3 into 0. Double click on OK. 46 English Click on the value Start and change the value from deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to working condition even...
User Manual
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... email or social networking applications. Z87 Extreme4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. There are certain risks. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. If your motherboard supports this feature...
... email or social networking applications. Z87 Extreme4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. There are certain risks. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. If your motherboard supports this feature...
User Manual
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... Power down . Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Restore on . Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will start to boot up when the power recovers. It will remain off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable/disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED. 85 English If [Power On] is idle for lower power consumption. If [Power Off] is installed. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power...
... Power down . Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Restore on . Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will start to boot up when the power recovers. It will remain off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable/disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED. 85 English If [Power On] is idle for lower power consumption. If [Power Off] is installed. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power...
User Manual
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... LAN driver to modify the system time are having trouble with your current PC and the devices connected. In order to prevent users from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. 4.5 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other required drivers automatically. 94 English Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode...
... LAN driver to modify the system time are having trouble with your current PC and the devices connected. In order to prevent users from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. 4.5 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other required drivers automatically. 94 English Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode...
User Manual
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Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this to the secondary flash ROM. UEFI Download Server Select a server to update your UEFI. Z87 Extreme4 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI firmware. 95 English Network Configuration Use this function. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are corrupted...
Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this to the secondary flash ROM. UEFI Download Server Select a server to update your UEFI. Z87 Extreme4 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI firmware. 95 English Network Configuration Use this function. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are corrupted...
Quick Installation Guide
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...8226; 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) • 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 header (supports 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and...
...8226; 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) • 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 header (supports 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia Hub) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and...
Quick Installation Guide
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... used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your current PC and the devices connected. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of your USB disk. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to update their lifespan. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering...
... used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your current PC and the devices connected. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of your USB disk. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to update their lifespan. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering...
Quick Installation Guide
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... motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to windows automatically! The speedy boot will completely change your computer log in to Windows? Z87 Extreme4 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers...
... motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to windows automatically! The speedy boot will completely change your computer log in to Windows? Z87 Extreme4 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers...