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RAID Installation Guide - Page 2
2. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide 20 2.1 Components of RAIDXpert Installation Software 20 2.2 Browser Support 20 2.3 Installing RAIDXpert 20 2.4 Logging into RAIDXpert 23 2.5 Regular Connection 23 2.6 Secure Connection 23 2.7 Creating a New Logical Drive 24 2.8 Connecting to RAIDXpert from the Internet 27 2.9 Running RAIDXpert without Network Connection 27
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RAID Installation Guide - Page 3
... driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you can start to use the Option ROM to configure RAID.
1.1 Introduction to RAID
The term "RAID" stands for "Redundant Array of Independent Disks", which is a method combining two or more hard disk drives...
RAID Installation Guide - Page 5
... you want to install Windows XP/ XP 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.
STEP 1: Set up UEFI. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen →Storage Configuration. B. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [RAID].
STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot...
RAID Installation Guide - Page 6
...Storage Configuration. B. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [RAID]. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check this RAID installation guide for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in this document for details. STEP 3: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. STEP 4: Install Windows...
RAID Installation Guide - Page 20
... Guide
AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for you to configure RAID functions by using RAIDXpert RAID management software under Windows environment. The RAIDXpert software offers local and remote management and monitoring of all AMD SATA logical drives that exist anywhere on a network. Its browser-based GUI provides email notification of all major events/alarms, memory...
User Manual - Page 3
... of Memory Modules (DIMM 15
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 16 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 17
2.6 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 21
2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 23
2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 26
2.9 Jumpers Setup 28
2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29
2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks...
User Manual - Page 4
... 50 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 51 3.4.5 Super IO Configuration 52 3.4.6 ACPI Configuration 53 3.4.7 USB Configuration 55 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 56 3.6 Boot Screen 57 3.7 Security Screen 58 3.8 Exit Screen 59
4. Software Support 60
4.1 Install Operating System 60 4.2 Support CD Information 60 4.2.1 Running Support CD 60 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 60...
User Manual - Page 5
... Contents
ASRock A55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.2-in, 30.5 cm x 18.3 cm)
ASRock A55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock A55 Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield
ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration...
User Manual - Page 7
...8 pin 12V power connector
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
BIOS Feature
- 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
- Supports "Plug and Play"
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, DRAM, VDDP, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment
Support CD
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD...
User Manual - Page 10
...even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience.
ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The performance may depend on the properties of the device.
ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN...
User Manual - Page 17
...with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are supported with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Please check AMD website for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates.
1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and...
User Manual - Page 19
...You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please check Microsoft website for details. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details. Restart your computer. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer. Then you will find "ATI Catalyst...
User Manual - Page 21
... the default UEFI setting of "Dual Graphics" option on [Auto]. Step 2. Install one AMD RADEON HD6670 / 6570 / 6450 PCI Express graphics
card to PCIE2 slot (black). Step 3. Connect the monitor cable to the onboard VGA port. Please be noted that
the current VGA driver / VBIOS can allow Dual Graphics output from onboard display only. For any future update, please refer to...
User Manual - Page 24
... adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will disable D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard.
4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install them again.
5. Set up a multi-monitor display.
For Windows® XP / XP...
User Manual - Page 41
... information
OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features
Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
Boot
To set up the default system device to locate and load the
Operating System
Security
To set up the security features
Exit
To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
Use < > key or...
User Manual - Page 60
...-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.
4.2.2 Drivers Menu
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 4
... cm)
ASRock A55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock A55 Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield
ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in our support CD...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 9
...even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience.
ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The performance may depend on the properties of the device.
ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 14
... CrossFireXTM feature. For other CrossFireXTM cards that AMD has released or will release in the future, please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.
Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE5 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
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Quick Installation Guide - Page 16
..., and restart your computer. Then you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your Windows® taskbar.
ATI Catalyst Control Center
Step 6.
Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". Select "2 GPUs" and click "Apply" (if you install two Radeon graphics cards).
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