https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 15 May 2026 01:18:17 +0000 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 21:08:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3726 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18624&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18624 Author: wardog
Subject: 3726
Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 9:08pm

ddtech wrote: (2) HP ProLiant SE316M1 64 GB, 7.1 TB SAS

1U?/2U? closeted screamers!

Driver and BIOS support is practically nil unfortunately. Well, driver support isn't so bad I guess.
]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2016 21:08:49 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18624&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18624 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18608&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18608 Author: ddtech
Subject: 3726
Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 3:20pm

While those boards at asrockrack.com are supremely ideal, the pricing for the proc (E3 or E5 Xeon, even doing SoC) and board are somewhat steep for my needs. thanks for the info.]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:20:56 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18608&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18608 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18599&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18599 Author: wardog
Subject: 3726
Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 12:34pm

ddtec, take a look at the boards the server side ASRock offers @ http://www.asrockrack.com

Server oriented boards will net you a far better chance of supporting RAID cards. Plus, hopefully you'll get a more server-centric response as that's all they there do.

They have some well rated low power boards or bring your own processor.
]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2016 12:34:41 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18599&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18599 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18584&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18584 Author: ddtech
Subject: 3726
Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 2:18am

If a slot has the capability for other cards and functions, then this is what is desired. Who cares if it's typical consumer level or not. Some manufacturers have told me that PCIE_1 and 2 were designed to support only graphic functions. So I thought I would simply ask. My requirements are for a simple file server. So video other than VGA, 10 usb ports, sound, and overclocking options are not necessary. I mostly require storage and networking. Booting from an OS can be done with onboard SATA SSD (like M.2), data can reside elsewhere. In case you think I haven't been thorough, CS said this:

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Thank you for contacting ASRock support.

A88M-G/3.1 board supports A10 Richland processor.

Board has 1 x PCIE 16x slot and 1 x PCIE 4x slot, but I am not sure that workes with the card SAS/SATA/HBA controller due to havent??tested with the board. But mostly should be worked.

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So YMMV, indeed.. I have used other boards (Asus, Gigabyte) and one particular motherboard (Asus M5A99A Evo R 2.0, 32 Gb RAM, AMD Ph II, X4 925) won't POST when I have a SATA/SAS controller residing in the secondary or tertiary slot, aside from going through the SAS controller BIOS (HP SAS P410). I have seen this with other boards. Intel boards are fine however, even using the only PCIe slot on the board. I have some LSI cards that seem to work as well.

Wardog: Thanks for the info, I will take at look at FM2A88X Extreme6+ board. I have many combos to choose from, so I will see what I can put together and see what works. Server experience is plentiful, heh.... :) ]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2016 02:18:53 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18584&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18584 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18535&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18535 Author: wardog
Subject: 3726
Posted: 05 Nov 2016 at 12:24pm

I can't speak to the A88M-G/3.1, but I've had two IBM ServeRAID M1015's in RAID and then I cross-flashed both to LSI 9211-8I's running in IT Mode on a FM2A88X Extreme6+ here.

YMMV according to the board and card combo you choose, and your technical savvy.
]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:24:50 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18535&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18535 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18533&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18533 Author: parsec
Subject: 3726
Posted: 05 Nov 2016 at 12:00pm

ddtech wrote: I am looking for an AMD motherboard which will support any Adaptec, LSI, Dell or HP SATA/SAS, PCIe 2.0, and either x4 or x8 controllers. Which models of ASRock offer this option with either A88X or A85X chipset? I am using an FM2 A10 6700T processor. The A88M-G/3.1 appears to be ok, however I have doubts whether this slot is functional.

Support any "Adaptec, LSI, Dell or HP SATA/SAS, PCIe 2.0, and either x4 or x8 controllers"?

Isn't that asking quite a bit from a sub-$100 mother board?

Does support include booting an OS from a drive connected to one of those controller cards?

I'm curious, what is it about the A88M-G/3.1 that causes it to appear to be Ok? That it simply has a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot? Your doubts about it being functional, is in regards to your requirements, correct?

Information like this can only be answered directly by ASRock. You can contact them with this question via this page:
http://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp

]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:00:23 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18533&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18533 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18528&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18528 Author: ddtech
Subject: 3726
Posted: 05 Nov 2016 at 3:53am

I am looking for an AMD motherboard which will support any Adaptec, LSI, Dell or HP SATA/SAS, PCIe 2.0, and either x4 or x8 controllers. Which models of ASRock offer this option with either A88X or A85X chipset? I am using an FM2 A10 6700T processor. The A88M-G/3.1 appears to be ok, however I have doubts whether this slot is functional.]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2016 03:53:34 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3726&PID=18528&title=a88mg-3-1-and-pcie-nongraphic-cards#18528