E7881 User Guide
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Table of Contents Package contents......................................................................................................... 5 RAIDR Express card specifications summary.......................................................... 6 Product Overview......................................................................................................... 8 Hardware installation.................................................................................................
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing a RAIDR Express card. The RAIDR Express card is a PCIE SSD storage card that allows you to maximize the performance of your system using SSD technology and these exclusive ROG features: RAMDisk, SSD TweakIt, ROG HybriDisk, ROG CrystalDiskMark, DuoMode, and Kaspersky® Anti-Virus. Package contents Check if the following items are included with your package. If any of the following items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
RAIDR Express card specifications summary Interface PCIe 2.
Dimension (mm) 157(L)*120(W)*20(H) Weight 243g Temperature 0º C - 70º C Compatible OS Windows® 7 and Windows® 8 TRIM TRIM command supported Latency <0.
Product Overview NOTE: The following drawings are for reference only. Actual ��������������� product specifications may vary. RAIDR Express card LED indicator - Solid Red This LED light indicates that the RAIDR Express card is connected to a PCIe slot and your system is turned on. RAIDR Express card LED indicator - Blinking Orange This LED light indicates that your system is currently accessing the RAIDR Express card.
Inside your RAIDR Express card RAIDR Express SSD
RAIDR Express SSD (Solid State Drive) The RAIDR Express card stores data using a SSD made up of integrated circuit assemblies that store data at much faster speed. The SSD allows you to boot up and launch applications almost instantaneously with lesser power consumption. DuoMode switch Move the switch to the right to enable the UEFI mode while using your RAIDR Express card. WARNING! Turn off your system before moving the DuoMode switch.
Hardware installation NOTE: The following illustrations are for reference only. The ��������������������������� motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps of the RAIDR Express card remain the same. 1. Locate an available PCIe x4, PCIe x8, or PCIe x16 slot on your motherboard. 2. Align and insert the RAIDR Express card into this slot. 3. Ensure that the RAIDR Express card is completely seated on the PCIe slot.
ROG Exclusive Features Install the following software features using the support CD that comes with your package. NOTE: For more details on how to install these features, refer to the Software Installation section in this user guide. Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in.
DuoMode Your RAIDR Express card comes with a DuoMode switch that allows you to choose between using the legacy and UEFI modes of your system. Through DuoMode, you can ensure better compatibility and support for new Windows® 8 features. SSD TweakIt Protect your RAIDR Express card’s SSD and maintain an organized system that runs smoothly using SSD TweakIt.
ROG HybriDisk Get the most out of your HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and SSD when it comes to maximizing storage space using ROG HybriDisk. This feature optimizes your SSD by turning it into a disk cache for all frequently-used tasks and applications so you can reserve your hard disk drive for other important storage needs. ROG CrystalDiskMark The Republic of Gamers brings you CrystalDiskMark as a SSD benchmark software that allows you to test a specific drive’s performance.
Software installation Place the support CD into the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install. The Features menu shows the available applications that you can install. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary Click the Contact tab user manuals. Click an to display the ASUS item to open the folder of contact information. the user manual.
Driver installation The RAIDR Express card works even without the driver. However, you may refer to the following procedures if you opt to install the device driver for your RAIDR Express card. 1. 2. 3. 4. 16 Connect the RAIDR Express card to the motherboard. Refer to the Hardware Installation for details. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. Install the Marvell Magni driver application. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process.
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s).
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the device in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 +86-21-38429911 support.asus.
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