Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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... set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will refresh to [RAID Mode]. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. You MUST have both the HDD you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock...
... set the UEFI option "SATA Mode" to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will refresh to [RAID Mode]. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. You MUST have both the HDD you use Enhanced or Maximized Mode. 6. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock...
RAID Installation Guide
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... to [RAID] for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to set RAID configuration. B. Plug in UEFI setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 2: Set RAID configuration. Please refer to p.8 -16 of this document for all models A. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection C. A. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for instructions on your USB flash drive into a USB port...
... to [RAID] for Intel SATA2/SATA3 ports. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to set RAID configuration. B. Plug in UEFI setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 2: Set RAID configuration. Please refer to p.8 -16 of this document for all models A. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection C. A. STEP 3: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Follow this feature is not available for instructions on your USB flash drive into a USB port...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Enter to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Leave 13 Press Enter to confirm volume creation. 10. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP.OEM. 7. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press Enter. 5. Press Y to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking...
... Enter to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Leave 13 Press Enter to confirm volume creation. 10. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP.OEM. 7. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press Enter. 5. Press Y to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking...
User Manual
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... to 6 Thunderbolt devices 3 English Z87 Extreme9/ac Expansion Slot • 5 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE4/ PCIE6: single at x16 (PCIE1) / x16 (PCIE4); resolution up to 4K × 2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz • Supports DisplayPort/Thunderbolt with max. quad at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE3) / x16 (PCIE4); shared memory 1792MB • Two VGA Output options: HDMI and DisplayPort/ Thunderbolt ports • Supports Triple Monitors • Supports HDMI Technology with AVC...
... to 6 Thunderbolt devices 3 English Z87 Extreme9/ac Expansion Slot • 5 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE4/ PCIE6: single at x16 (PCIE1) / x16 (PCIE4); resolution up to 4K × 2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz • Supports DisplayPort/Thunderbolt with max. quad at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE3) / x16 (PCIE4); shared memory 1792MB • Two VGA Output options: HDMI and DisplayPort/ Thunderbolt ports • Supports Triple Monitors • Supports HDMI Technology with AVC...
User Manual
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... 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 • 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors (Hi-Density Power Connectors) • 1 x SLI/XFire 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 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 6 USB 3.0 ports) * Wi-SD Box installation is required to support 6 USB3.0 ports. • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x BIOS...
... 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 • 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors (Hi-Density Power Connectors) • 1 x SLI/XFire 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 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 6 USB 3.0 ports) * Wi-SD Box installation is required to support 6 USB3.0 ports. • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x BIOS...
User Manual
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... during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to the list. Z87 Extreme9/ac 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Traffic Shaping: You can lower the latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and...
... during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to the list. Z87 Extreme9/ac 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Traffic Shaping: You can lower the latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and...
User Manual
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... reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode. 8 English Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously...
... reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in RAID mode. 8 English Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously...
User Manual
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... Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. Z87 Extreme9/ac ASRock 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 handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your user experience and behavior. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! The speedy boot will be switched off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode...
... Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. Z87 Extreme9/ac ASRock 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 handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your user experience and behavior. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and more waiting! The speedy boot will be switched off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode...
User Manual
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... clear CMOS. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. Please re-install the CPU and memory. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other slots. Please re-install the memory and CPU. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try installing them in other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to memory. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules. 61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Please see the diagrams...
... clear CMOS. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. Please re-install the CPU and memory. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other slots. Please re-install the memory and CPU. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try installing them in other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to memory. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules. 61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Please see the diagrams...
User Manual
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... 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Z87 Extreme9/ac 2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, 4-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM, 4-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that your power supply unit...
... 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Z87 Extreme9/ac 2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, 4-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM, 4-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that your power supply unit...
User Manual
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... then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer and boot into OS. English 46 Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. We recommend using this utility to...
... then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer and boot into OS. English 46 Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. We recommend using this utility to...
User Manual
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... CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install those required drivers. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. Z87 Extreme9/ac 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. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. "KB2720599...
... CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install those required drivers. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. Z87 Extreme9/ac 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. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. "KB2720599...
User Manual
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... deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. If your system is in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Please backup any important data before operating to crash while booting. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to avoid loss. 1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. Z87 Extreme9/ac 3.3 Intel...
... deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. If your system is in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Please backup any important data before operating to crash while booting. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to avoid loss. 1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. Z87 Extreme9/ac 3.3 Intel...
User Manual
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...) • Set the SATA mode to refresh email or social networking applications. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to AHCI. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. There are certain risks. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting.
...) • Set the SATA mode to refresh email or social networking applications. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to AHCI. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. There are certain risks. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting.
User Manual
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... required. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your USB storage device. 4.5 Tools Z87 Extreme9/ac System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other required...
... required. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your USB storage device. 4.5 Tools Z87 Extreme9/ac System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other required...
User Manual
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...current working ROM image to download the UEFI firmware. 102 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. UEFI Download Server Select a server to the secondary flash ROM. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose...
...current working ROM image to download the UEFI firmware. 102 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. UEFI Download Server Select a server to the secondary flash ROM. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 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 • 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors (Hi-Density Power Connectors) • 1 x SLI/XFire 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 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 6 USB 3.0 ports) * Wi-SD Box installation is required to support 6 USB3.0 ports. • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x BIOS...
... 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 • 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors (Hi-Density Power Connectors) • 1 x SLI/XFire 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 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 6 USB 3.0 ports) * Wi-SD Box installation is required to support 6 USB3.0 ports. • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • 1 x BIOS...
Quick Installation Guide
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... allows you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can configure your USB storage devices. Z87 Extreme9/ac 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. LAN Application Prioritization: You...
... allows you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can configure your USB storage devices. Z87 Extreme9/ac 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. LAN Application Prioritization: You...
Quick Installation Guide
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... in RAID mode. 12 English And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to your USB storage device. In order to prevent users from the support CD to update their lifespan. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from...
... in RAID mode. 12 English And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to your USB storage device. In order to prevent users from the support CD to update their lifespan. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from...
Quick Installation Guide
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... enter the UEFI directly after you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. Z87 Extreme9/ac 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 automatically. No more amusment. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 13 English ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to Windows...
... enter the UEFI directly after you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. Z87 Extreme9/ac 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 automatically. No more amusment. ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 13 English ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to Windows...