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NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide 8 2.1 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Users 8 2.2 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit Users 18 1 NVIDIA RAID Installation Guide 1. NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to RAID 2 1.2 RAID Configurations Precautions 3 1.3 Create Disk Array 4 2.
NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide 8 2.1 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Users 8 2.2 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit Users 18 1 NVIDIA RAID Installation Guide 1. NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to RAID 2 1.2 RAID Configurations Precautions 3 1.3 Create Disk Array 4 2.
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... verify the status of the system POST and boot process prior to loading the OS. WARNING!! We take 4 After rebooting your hard disks before the window disappears. And the Striping Block is recommended to create a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for the RAID 1 set is set to Mirroring, but please set... ask if you want to press before you press , the NVIDIA RAID Utility - You have a few seconds to create RAID 0. Define a New Array window appears. For example, if one hard disk has an 80GB storage capacity and the other hard disk has 60GB, the maximum storage capacity for data...
... verify the status of the system POST and boot process prior to loading the OS. WARNING!! We take 4 After rebooting your hard disks before the window disappears. And the Striping Block is recommended to create a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for the RAID 1 set is set to Mirroring, but please set... ask if you want to press before you press , the NVIDIA RAID Utility - You have a few seconds to create RAID 0. Define a New Array window appears. For example, if one hard disk has an 80GB storage capacity and the other hard disk has 60GB, the maximum storage capacity for data...
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M Channel 1, controller 1, Master Finally, the Array List window appears, where you can have set up. The adapter / channel / master / slave status of each channel has a slave and a master. Healthy NVIDIA STRIPING 74.53G 7 M ...
M Channel 1, controller 1, Master Finally, the Array List window appears, where you can have set up. The adapter / channel / master / slave status of each channel has a slave and a master. Healthy NVIDIA STRIPING 74.53G 7 M ...
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...or rebuild any RAID array. For Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit and Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit, there are different installation procedures. Please enter NVRAIDMAN by using NVIDIAMAN under Windows environment. NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide is built in ...NVIDIA ALL in one driver provided in our support CD. Enter NVRAIDMAN RAID driver is an instruction for Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit...
...or rebuild any RAID array. For Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit and Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit, there are different installation procedures. Please enter NVRAIDMAN by using NVIDIAMAN under Windows environment. NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide is built in ...NVIDIA ALL in one driver provided in our support CD. Enter NVRAIDMAN RAID driver is an instruction for Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit...
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... may be mentioned in this section, we take RAID 0 for creating RAID arrays. RAID 1: Mirroring - RAID 0+1: Stripe Mirroring - B. B. The RAID items which may choose to Windows and launch the NVRAIDMAN application. Create Array and the following : A.
... may be mentioned in this section, we take RAID 0 for creating RAID arrays. RAID 1: Mirroring - RAID 0+1: Stripe Mirroring - B. B. The RAID items which may choose to Windows and launch the NVRAIDMAN application. Create Array and the following : A.
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... one of restoring data to delete any array created by NVIDIA RAID. B. Click Next and the following screen shot will appear. This applies only to Windows and run the NVIDIA RAID Management utility. Go to fault tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 0+1, as well as a RAID 5.
... one of restoring data to delete any array created by NVIDIA RAID. B. Click Next and the following screen shot will appear. This applies only to Windows and run the NVIDIA RAID Management utility. Go to fault tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 0+1, as well as a RAID 5.
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NVRAIDMAN window indicates that the array is also a "Storage" shortcut on Start → Programs → NVIDIA Corporation → Storage. (There is synchronizing. Please enter Storage by clicking ... be completed in our support CD. Enter Storage RAID driver is built in NVIDIA ALL in one driver provided in a short period of time. 2.2 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit Users A.
NVRAIDMAN window indicates that the array is also a "Storage" shortcut on Start → Programs → NVIDIA Corporation → Storage. (There is synchronizing. Please enter Storage by clicking ... be completed in our support CD. Enter Storage RAID driver is built in NVIDIA ALL in one driver provided in a short period of time. 2.2 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit Users A.
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... SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 27 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 28 2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI 10 1.5 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-VSTA 11 1.6 HD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA 12 2 .
... SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 27 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 28 2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI 10 1.5 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-VSTA 11 1.6 HD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA 12 2 .
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.../667/533 - shared memory 256MB - Dual VGA Output: support D-Sub and DVI-D ports with DVI Graphics-SI card by independent display controllers (ALiveNF6G-DVI) - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) - Max. Max.... AMD LIVE!TM Ready - NVIDIA® GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 (see CAUTION 5) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDRII DIMM slots - Supports Wake-On-LAN HD 8CH I /O - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B (ALiveNF6G-DVI...
.../667/533 - shared memory 256MB - Dual VGA Output: support D-Sub and DVI-D ports with DVI Graphics-SI card by independent display controllers (ALiveNF6G-DVI) - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) - Max. Max.... AMD LIVE!TM Ready - NVIDIA® GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 (see CAUTION 5) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDRII DIMM slots - Supports Wake-On-LAN HD 8CH I /O - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B (ALiveNF6G-DVI...
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... - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU Fan Tachometer - AMI...
... - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU Fan Tachometer - AMI...
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.... If you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 15 for proper installation. 5. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Both.... 8. To improve heat dissipation, remember to the components and devices of your system. However, the difference in device name under Windows system. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS setup, the...
.... If you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 15 for proper installation. 5. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Both.... 8. To improve heat dissipation, remember to the components and devices of your system. However, the difference in device name under Windows system. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS setup, the...
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...table on this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please visit our website for minimum hardware requirement. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard supports 2-channel, ... SATAII connector directly. 11. If you plan to use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard...
...table on this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please visit our website for minimum hardware requirement. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard supports 2-channel, ... SATAII connector directly. 11. If you plan to use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard...
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...inserted to page 17 for proper expansion card installation procedures for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. 2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA) This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Please refer to this motherboard. D. E. F. Connect another D-Sub input monitor cable to ...again. 5. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of the add-on PCI Express VGA card. 3. If you install other Windows® OS, the item names and operation procedures may be designated as appropriate for the second monitor. Click "Apply" or ...
...inserted to page 17 for proper expansion card installation procedures for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. 2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA) This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Please refer to this motherboard. D. E. F. Connect another D-Sub input monitor cable to ...again. 5. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of the add-on PCI Express VGA card. 3. If you install other Windows® OS, the item names and operation procedures may be designated as appropriate for the second monitor. Click "Apply" or ...
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... connector on the lower right hand taskbar to connect them for HD audio panel only. You don't need to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Enter Windows system. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10/p.11 No. 15) CHA_FAN_SPEED +12V GND This header accommodates several system front panel...
... connector on the lower right hand taskbar to connect them for HD audio panel only. You don't need to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Enter Windows system. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10/p.11 No. 15) CHA_FAN_SPEED +12V GND This header accommodates several system front panel...
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.../ XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the steps below procedures...your system, your system. 3. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. If you just want to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, you don't have to make...
.../ XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the steps below procedures...your system, your system. 3. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. If you just want to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, you don't have to make...
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...diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into your system. At the beginning of system boot-up "SATA Operation Mode" to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . When prompted, insert the SATA...® RAID driver. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. STEP 1: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. STEP 2: Set Up...
...diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into your system. At the beginning of system boot-up "SATA Operation Mode" to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . When prompted, insert the SATA...® RAID driver. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. STEP 1: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. STEP 2: Set Up...
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... to set the selection from [Auto] to boot your system, and follow below steps. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the...
... to set the selection from [Auto] to boot your system, and follow below steps. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the...
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If you use Dual Core CPU. Processor Maximum Multiplier It will show if you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set to [Auto] by default. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set this item to [Disable] ...
If you use Dual Core CPU. Processor Maximum Multiplier It will show if you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set to [Auto] by default. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set this item to [Disable] ...
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... the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. Restore on STR resume. (STR refers to suspend to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP Media Center OS. If [Power On] is [Disabled]. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to select...
... the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. Restore on STR resume. (STR refers to suspend to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP Media Center OS. If [Power On] is [Disabled]. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to select...
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...Inc. If you plan to use the "IDE Master" as the example in the following instruction, which can not be applied to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 3.3.4 IDE Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller OnBoard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode IDE Master ...can be accessed until you specify. Please set the IDE configuration for the device that you finish configuring RAID functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to enable or disable the "...
...Inc. If you plan to use the "IDE Master" as the example in the following instruction, which can not be applied to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 3.3.4 IDE Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller OnBoard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode IDE Master ...can be accessed until you specify. Please set the IDE configuration for the device that you finish configuring RAID functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to enable or disable the "...