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1 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 OS With RAID Funtions .................................................………………… 3 1.3.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Funtions …………………………………. 3 1.3.2 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit With RAID Funtions ………..…….. 4 1.4 Create Disk Array ………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 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

11111 M3A790GXH/128M User Manual Version 1.1 Published July 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

Detail Specification Product Brief CPU Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Accessories Hardware Monitor OS Certifications The specification is subject to change without notice. The brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Any configuration other than original product specification is not guaranteed. Chipset Platform - ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life time), 100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports AMD OverDrive™ with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1600(OC) - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3300 graphics, DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0, Max. shared memory 512MB - Built-in 128MB DDR3 1333(OC)/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM and Hybrid CrossFireXTM - Multi VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback - Supports 2 x IEEE1394 ports, PCIE Gigabit LAN - 7.1 CH HD Audio, DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec), DTS & Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports ASRock Instant Boot, Instant Flash, OC Tuner, IES, OC DNA - Free Bundle: 1 x ASRock USB 3.0 Card - Free Software: CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports AMD OverDrive™ with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet Technology - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Northbridge: AMD 790GX - Southbridge: AMD SB750 - Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports DDR3 1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue: single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode; white: x4 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM and Hybrid CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection - DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support - Premium Blu-ray audio support - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Wake-On-LAN I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x eSATAII Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone - 6 x Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 1 x eSATAII 3.0 Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII port) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - SLI/XFire power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, DRAM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! Explorer, AMD Fusion ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial) - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant - FCC, CE, WHQL - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) - 1 x ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card - 1 x ASRock USB 3.0 Card - Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield - Floppy/ATA 133 cables - 4 x SATA data cables (optional) - 1 x SATA 1 to 1 power cable (optional) AMD 790GX + SB750 Chipsets Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner - Intelligent Energy Saver - Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash - ASRock OC DNA - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control - ASRock U-COP - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) M3A790GXH/USB3 www.asrock.com - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3300 graphics - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Max. shared memory 512MB - Built-in 128MB DDR3 1333(OC)/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Multi VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 75Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - Supports HDCP function - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback

11111 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard English English English English English Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or trans- lated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documen- tation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identifica- tion or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. Disclaimer: Disclaimer: Disclaimer: Disclaimer: Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Published January 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate” ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

11111 M3A790GXH/USB3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published January 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.