ASROCK 990FX Extreme9 Installation Guide

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AMD RAID Installation Guide
1. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide …………………………………………………………………….. 2
1.1 Introduction to RAID ……………………………………………………………………………….. 2
1.2 RAID Configurations Precautions ………………………………………………………………… 3
1.3 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With
RAID Functions .……………………………………………………………………………………. 4
1.3.1 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit With RAID
Funtions …………………………………. …………………………………………………. 4
1.3.2 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Funtions ……….……..
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5
1.4 Create Disk Array ………………………………………………………………………………… 6
2. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide ……………………………………………………………… 10
2.1 Components of RAIDXpert Installation Software ……………………………………………. 10
2.2 Browser Support ………………………………………………………………………………… 10
2.3 Installing RAIDXpert ……………………………………………………………………………. 10
2.4 Logging into RAIDXpert ………………………………………………………………………… 13
2.5 Regular Connection……………………………………………………………………………... 13
2.6 Secure Connection………………………………………………………………………………. 13
2.7 Creating a New Logical Drive ………………………………………………………………….. 14
2.8 Connecting to RAIDXpert from the Internet ………………………………………………….. 17
2.9 Running RAIDXpert without Network Connection …………………………………………… 17

ASROCK 990FX Extreme9 Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2450, 1066, 1333, 1600, 2100 MHz
Processor socket	Socket AM3+
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Number of SATA III connectors	8
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chip	Realtek ALC898
Cooling type	Passive
Certification	FCC, WHQL\\r ErP/EuP
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD 990FX
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Motherboard southbridge	AMD SB950
RAID levels	0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way SLI
PCI Express slots version	2.0
PCI Express configurations	1x1, 1x4, 1x8, 1x16, 2x8
Controller 2nd interface type	ASMedia ASM1061
Mac operating systems supported	No
Trial software	Antivirus, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5
Cables included	SATA
LAN controller	Intel® 82583V
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	1.1
BIOS memory size	32 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm