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User Manual - Page 4
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2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
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2.3 Installing the CPU and Heatsink
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2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
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2.5 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots)
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2.6 Jumper Setup
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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
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2.8 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch
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2.9 Driver Installation Guide
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2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility
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User Manual - Page 6
Chapter 4 Software Support
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4.1 Install Operating System
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4.2 Support CD Information
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4.2.1 Running The Support CD
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4.2.2 Drivers Menu
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4.2.3 Utilities Menu
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures
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User Manual - Page 7
...the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock C621A WS Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock C621A WS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock C621A WS Support CD • 1 x CPU Non-Fabric Carrier (Optional) • 1 x Mini SAS HD to 4*SATA Cable (60cm) (Optional) • 1 x SATA Power Cable...
User Manual - Page 41
C621A WS
2.8 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch
With ...Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install...
User Manual - Page 44
...by turning the system off and then back on.
Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not... server To set up the security features To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System For event log configuration To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
Use ...
User Manual - Page 58
... for Console Redirection.
Console Redirection Settings
Use this option to configure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information.
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port Microsof t Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
Terminal Type Use this item...
User Manual - Page 64
3.3.12 Instant Flash
Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks...
User Manual - Page 81
C621A WS
Chapter 4 Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® Server 2012 R2 / Linux compliant. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
4.2 Support CD Information
The Support CD that came with ...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 11
...the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock C621A WS Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock C621A WS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock C621A WS Support CD • 1 x CPU Non-Fabric Carrier (Optional) • 1 x Mini SAS HD to 4*SATA Cable (60cm) (Optional) • 1 x SATA Power Cable...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 37
C621A WS
2.8 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch
With ...Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install...
RAID Installation Guide - Page 1
... BIOS screenshots in this guide are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual setup options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you purchase. Please refer to the product specification page of the model you are using for information on RAID support. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated...
RAID Installation Guide - Page 7
Installing Windows® on a RAID volume
After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. STEP 1
Please download the drivers from ASRock's website (https://www.asrock.com/index.asp) and unzip the files to a USB flash drive or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD.
STEP 2 Press at system POST to launch the boot menu and choose the item "UEFI: " to install Windows&#...
RAID Installation Guide - Page 8
STEP 3 (If the drive that you plan to install Windows is available, please go to STEP 6) If during the Windows installation process the target drive is not available, please click .
STEP 4 Click to find the driver on your USB flash drive.
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RAID Installation Guide - Page 10
STEP 7 Please follow Windows' installation instructions to finish the process.
STEP 8 After the Windows installation is finished, please install the Rapid Storage Technology driver and utility from ASRock's website. https://www.asrock.com/index.asp
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Intel Rapid Storage Guide - Page 2
Installation Instructions 1. Download the Intel Rapid Storage Technology software from Intel website. Save the file to a known location on your computer's hard drive. 2. Locate the file on your hard drive and double-click it. 3. Click Continue (if needed) to launch the installation program. 4. Click Next at the Welcome screen.
5. Click Next.
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Intel Rapid Storage Guide - Page 12
... to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during operating system setup.
The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note
Microsoft Windows 8.
Enable RAID in System BIOS
Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS.
1. Click F2 or Delete to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide - Page 13
... F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. This message appears at the beginning of Windows setup (during text-mode phase).
Nothing will happen immediately after pressing F6. Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. You will then be prompted Note with a screen asking you to load support for mass storage device(s).
2. Press S to Specify Additional Device. 3. When you see...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide - Page 14
the floppy disk in the floppy drive until the system reboots. Windows setup will need to copy the files again from the floppy to the Windows installation folders. Once Windows setup has copied these files again, remove the floppy disk so that Windows setup can reboot as needed. 7. During Windows setup, create a partition and file system on the RAID volume as you would on any physical disk. If...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide - Page 16
... system onto a single Serial ATA hard drive when the system is in RAID mode or AHCI mode, the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during operating system installation.
You do not need to use the F6 installation method to install a RAID Note driver on Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8 because
Intel provided a RAID driver as part of...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide - Page 17
... available SCSI adapters. Use the up
and down arrow keys to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be visible. 6. Press Enter to confirm your controller and continue. At this point, you have successfully installed the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and Windows setup should continue. Leave the floppy disk in the floppy drive until the system reboots. Windows setup will...