RAID Installation Guide
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Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 15 1 Installation of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 2.3.3 Delete Disk Array 13 2.3.4 Select Boot Array 14 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 3 2. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 15 1 Installation of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 2.3.3 Delete Disk Array 13 2.3.4 Select Boot Array 14 3. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 3 2. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
RAID Installation Guide
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... 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. 2 1. This section will guide you to the motherboard's SATA connector. STEP 3: Connect one end of your chassis. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts...
... 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. 2 1. This section will guide you to the motherboard's SATA connector. STEP 3: Connect one end of your chassis. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts...
RAID Installation Guide
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...system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your system. (Do NOT insert any floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press . 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive at this moment!)... OS installation. Formatting the floppy diskette will need to VIA RAID Tool", which is located in the Support CD, "Guide to make an SATA driver diskette before you install the OS. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to format and copy files [YN]?
...system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your system. (Do NOT insert any floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press . 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive at this moment!)... OS installation. Formatting the floppy diskette will need to VIA RAID Tool", which is located in the Support CD, "Guide to make an SATA driver diskette before you install the OS. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to format and copy files [YN]?
RAID Installation Guide
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... install identical drives of Independent Disks", which is called data striping that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD function with two independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one logical unit. Although RAID 0 function can improve the access...
... install identical drives of Independent Disks", which is called data striping that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD function with two independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one logical unit. Although RAID 0 function can improve the access...
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... smaller capacity hard disk will be the base storage size for the RAID 1 set is 60GB. 3. You may use two new drives, or use two SATA drives of your new RAID array. 6 For example, if one hard disk has an 80GB storage capacity and the other hard disk has 60GB, the...
... smaller capacity hard disk will be the base storage size for the RAID 1 set is 60GB. 3. You may use two new drives, or use two SATA drives of your new RAID array. 6 For example, if one hard disk has an 80GB storage capacity and the other hard disk has 60GB, the...
RAID Installation Guide
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Expand Span (JBOD) Array function is not available if VT8237 only supports 2 SATA ports. 12 Create JBOD The data on the first disk drive will be reserved and the other disk drives in JBOD will be expanded behind the first disk drive and become free space. However, you can reserve the data on the first disk drive of a JBOD array if you use "Select Disk Drives" to select disk drives The data on disk drives will be destroyed if user uses "Auto Setup" to create a JBOD.
Expand Span (JBOD) Array function is not available if VT8237 only supports 2 SATA ports. 12 Create JBOD The data on the first disk drive will be reserved and the other disk drives in JBOD will be expanded behind the first disk drive and become free space. However, you can reserve the data on the first disk drive of a JBOD array if you use "Select Disk Drives" to select disk drives The data on disk drives will be destroyed if user uses "Auto Setup" to create a JBOD.
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Please use . When the installation of the SATA HDD drivers is complete, please continue to follow the instructions of the SATA HDD drivers for the proper installation. 16 You will see the different versions of Windows 2000 or Windows XP for you will see the instruction as followed. After inserting the SATA HDD driver diskette and pressing key, you to install. Please press key to install the SATA driver diskette that you use arrow keys to move the highlight bar to make your selection according to the OS you previously made.
Please use . When the installation of the SATA HDD drivers is complete, please continue to follow the instructions of the SATA HDD drivers for the proper installation. 16 You will see the different versions of Windows 2000 or Windows XP for you will see the instruction as followed. After inserting the SATA HDD driver diskette and pressing key, you to install. Please press key to install the SATA driver diskette that you use arrow keys to move the highlight bar to make your selection according to the OS you previously made.
RAID Utility for Windows Guide
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Getting Start The "RAID Software" is a Windows-based software utility with graphical user interface and provides user an easy-operation tool to configure and manage disk drives or disk arrays connected to indicate that GUI software is started. An icon will automatically start every time when your Windows OS is currently running. Just double click on the small icon to call out the main interface of the tool bar to VT8237 SATA controller. After GUI software is installed, it will appear in the system tray of the software. 1 RAID Software 1.
Getting Start The "RAID Software" is a Windows-based software utility with graphical user interface and provides user an easy-operation tool to configure and manage disk drives or disk arrays connected to indicate that GUI software is started. An icon will automatically start every time when your Windows OS is currently running. Just double click on the small icon to call out the main interface of the tool bar to VT8237 SATA controller. After GUI software is installed, it will appear in the system tray of the software. 1 RAID Software 1.
User Manual
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...Expansion Slots 20 2.7 Surround Display Feature 21 2.8 Jumpers Setup 21 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 25 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for PCI Express Graphics Slot (PCI Express x 4 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout... 12 1.6 ASRock 8CH I/O 13 2. Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Supported AGP VGA Card List for AGP Slot 9 1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SATA HDDs ..... 25 2.12 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP...
...Expansion Slots 20 2.7 Surround Display Feature 21 2.8 Jumpers Setup 21 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 25 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for PCI Express Graphics Slot (PCI Express x 4 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout... 12 1.6 ASRock 8CH I/O 13 2. Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Supported AGP VGA Card List for AGP Slot 9 1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SATA HDDs ..... 25 2.12 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP...
User Manual
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... guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Floppy Drive One Serial ATA (SATA) Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One ASRock 8CH I/O 5 Introduction Thank you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Support CD (including LGA...
... guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Floppy Drive One Serial ATA (SATA) Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One ASRock 8CH I/O 5 Introduction Thank you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Support CD (including LGA...
User Manual
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...IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 22 The current SATA interface allows up to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. Do NOT place jumper ...connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. FDD Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.12, No. 11) SATA1 SATA2 These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. Serial ATA Connectors (SATA1: see p.12, No. 12) (SATA2: see p.12, No. 21) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the...
...IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 22 The current SATA interface allows up to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. Do NOT place jumper ...connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. FDD Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.12, No. 11) SATA1 SATA2 These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. Serial ATA Connectors (SATA1: see p.12, No. 12) (SATA2: see p.12, No. 21) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the...
User Manual
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... that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 23 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.12, No. 25) CD-R GND GND CD-L CD1 ASRock 8CH I /OTM provides you to -use USB 2.0 ports on the drive. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB45) (see p.12, No. 19) USB_PWR P-5 P+5 GND DUMMY 1 GND ... is available to -use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply. Then connect the white ...
... that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 23 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.12, No. 25) CD-R GND GND CD-L CD1 ASRock 8CH I /OTM provides you to -use USB 2.0 ports on the drive. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB45) (see p.12, No. 19) USB_PWR P-5 P+5 GND DUMMY 1 GND ... is available to -use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply. Then connect the white ...
User Manual
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... system is still power-on this motherboard for SATA Devices. If the SATA HDDs are built as RAID1 then it is called "Hot Plug" for the action to the SATA hard disk. 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs 775Dual-880Pro motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions ...for internal storage devices. However, please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. If SATA HDDs are NOT set for the...
... system is still power-on this motherboard for SATA Devices. If the SATA HDDs are built as RAID1 then it is called "Hot Plug" for the action to the SATA hard disk. 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs 775Dual-880Pro motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions ...for internal storage devices. However, please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. If SATA HDDs are NOT set for the...
User Manual
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...with RAID Functions If you want to format and copy files [YN]? Then you want to install Windows XP 64-bit OS on your SATA HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the below steps. Start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP OS on your system. 2.12.2 Installing...Please refer to the document in the folder at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for proper configuration. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Before you start to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", ...
...with RAID Functions If you want to format and copy files [YN]? Then you want to install Windows XP 64-bit OS on your SATA HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the below steps. Start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP OS on your system. 2.12.2 Installing...Please refer to the document in the folder at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for proper configuration. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Before you start to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", ...
User Manual
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... want to use "VIA RAID Tool" in the folder at the following path in the Support CD: .. \ 64bit SATA Driver STEP 2: Install Windows XP 64-bit OS on your IDE HDDs instead of Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows... Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. (Only for RAID configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option from the Support CD again so that "VIA RAID Tool" will be installed to...which is no need to set up BIOS, you are located at the following path: .. \ SATA RAID BIOS and the document in the support CD, "Guide to VIA RAID Tool", which is ...
... want to use "VIA RAID Tool" in the folder at the following path in the Support CD: .. \ 64bit SATA Driver STEP 2: Install Windows XP 64-bit OS on your IDE HDDs instead of Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows... Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. (Only for RAID configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option from the Support CD again so that "VIA RAID Tool" will be installed to...which is no need to set up BIOS, you are located at the following path: .. \ SATA RAID BIOS and the document in the support CD, "Guide to VIA RAID Tool", which is ...
User Manual
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... (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard IDE Controller Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. SATA Operation Mode Use this item to operate RAID function on SATA HDDs, please select [non-RAID]. However, if you want to enable or disable the onboard...install Windows 98/ME without RAID functions, please still select [RAID]. 3.3.4 IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller SATA Operation Mode Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave [Both] [RAID] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [...
... (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard IDE Controller Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. SATA Operation Mode Use this item to operate RAID function on SATA HDDs, please select [non-RAID]. However, if you want to enable or disable the onboard...install Windows 98/ME without RAID functions, please still select [RAID]. 3.3.4 IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller SATA Operation Mode Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave [Both] [RAID] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [...
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...A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in your system. 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Boot From Network VIA SATA Raid Utility Bootup Num-Lock [Disabled] [Enabled] [On] To enable or disable the boot from the available devices. Boot Up Num-Lock If... available devices for the hard disk drives, the removable drives, and the CD/DVD drives. 40 VIA SATA Raid Utility Use this item to enable or disable VIA VT8237 SATA Raid BIOS Utility during POST. Boot From Network Use this to enable or disable the Boot From Network...
...A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in your system. 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Boot From Network VIA SATA Raid Utility Bootup Num-Lock [Disabled] [Enabled] [On] To enable or disable the boot from the available devices. Boot Up Num-Lock If... available devices for the hard disk drives, the removable drives, and the CD/DVD drives. 40 VIA SATA Raid Utility Use this item to enable or disable VIA VT8237 SATA Raid BIOS Utility during POST. Boot From Network Use this to enable or disable the Boot From Network...
Quick Installation Guide
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... manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in Floppy Drive One Serial ATA (SATA) Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One ASRock 8CH I/O 4 ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step...
... manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in Floppy Drive One Serial ATA (SATA) Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One ASRock 8CH I/O 4 ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Serial ATA Connectors (SATA1: see p.2 No. 12) (SATA2: see p.2 No. 11) SATA1 SATA2 These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. Primary..., see p.2 No. 10) (39-pin IDE2, see p.2 No. 21) the red-striped side to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate. English 18 ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Motherboard 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. FDD Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 9) connect the blue end...
... Serial ATA Connectors (SATA1: see p.2 No. 12) (SATA2: see p.2 No. 11) SATA1 SATA2 These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. Primary..., see p.2 No. 10) (39-pin IDE2, see p.2 No. 21) the red-striped side to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate. English 18 ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Motherboard 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. FDD Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 9) connect the blue end...
Quick Installation Guide
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...audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. English 19 ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Motherboard USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB45) (see p.2, No. 20) ASRock 8CH I /OTM provides you 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin ...header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports. This is available to...
...audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. English 19 ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Motherboard USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB45) (see p.2, No. 20) ASRock 8CH I /OTM provides you 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin ...header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports. This is available to...