RAID Installation Guide, Set up BIOS | ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX manual

STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. When prompted, insert the SSATA / SATA2 driver diskette containing the AMD RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you install.

2.12.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA / SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY $.. \ RAID Installation Guide$ Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the “SATA Operation 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 the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

STEP 3: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

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ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX manual Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration, Set up BIOS

Contents

960GM-VGS3 FX 960GM-VS3 FX User Manual Copyright Notice DisclaimerCALIFORNIA, USA ONLY Contents InstallationIntroduction 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 4. Software Support 1.1 Package Contents 1. IntroductionASRock Reminds You Chipset 1.2 SpecificationsPlatform Memory Support CD ConnectorBIOS Feature HardwarePage ASRock OC Tuner 1.3 Unique FeaturesASRock Instant Boot ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver ASRock XFast USB ASRock OC DNAASRock APP Charger ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast RAM ASRock X-Boost SB710 1.4 Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FXATXPWR1 SOCKET AM3b 1.5 I/O Panel 960GM-VGS3 FX LAN Port LED Indications 1.6 I/O Panel 960GM-VS3 FX 2. Installation Pre-installation Precautions 2.1 CPU Installation 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing an expansion card 2.4 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS For Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS 2.6 Jumpers Setup Description 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors PLED System Power LED PWRBTN Power SwitchRESET Reset Switch This header accommodates match the black wire to the Chassis Fan Connectorto the fan connector and CPU Fan Connector ATX 12V Power Connector What is Hot Swap Function? 2.8 Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Plug Function? 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 SATA2 HDDs 2.10 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug How to Hot Plug a SATA2 HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA2 HDD STEP 1 Set up BIOS 2.11 Driver Installation Guide2.12.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions STEP 2 Make a SATA / SATA2 Driver Diskette STEP 4 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system STEP 3 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration\ RAID Installation Guide STEP 2 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration STEP 2 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system 2.13.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID FunctionsUsing SATA / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions AHCI mode Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions IDE mode 2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology Boot 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 3.1 Introduction 3.1.2 Navigation Keys To load optimal default values for all the settingsTo save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.2 Main Screen 960GM-VS3 FX Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Configuration Overclock ModeBoot Failure Guard 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen Processor Maximum Voltage Processor Maximum FrequencyNorth Bridge Maximum Frequency Multiplier/Voltage Change DRAM Frequency Memory Configuration Memory ClockPower Down Enable Memory Timing Would you like to save current setting user defaults? Command RateChipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override TRFC 3.4 Advanced Screen Instant Flash Secure Virtual Machine 3.4.1 CPU ConfigurationCool ‘n’ Quiet Enhance Halt State C1E Front Panel 3.4.2 Chipset ConfigurationOnboard HD Audio Onboard Lan Ring-In Power On 3.4.3 ACPI ConfigurationRestore on AC/Power Loss PCI Devices Power On ACPI HPET table SATA Operation Mode 3.4.4 Storage ConfigurationOnboard SATA Controller SATA IDE Combined Mode 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration PCI Latency TimerPCI IDE BusMaster Infrared Port 3.4.6 Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Address Infrared Port Address USB Mouse Power On 3.4.7 USB ConfigurationUSB Keyboard/Remote Power On USB Controller Case Open Feature CPU Fan SettingChassis Fan 1 Setting 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot From Onboard LAN 3.6 Boot Screen3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration Bootup Num-Lock 3.7 Security Screen Security SettingsChange Supervisor Password Load Power Saving Setup Default Load BIOS DefaultsLoad Performance Setup Default 3.8 Exit Screen 4.2 Support CD Information 4.1 Install Operating System4. Software Support 4.2.1 Running The Support CD