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... P5BV-C / 4L only 5-17 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-18 5.4.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-24 5.4.3 Initializing the logical drives 5-27 5.4.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-32 5.4.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-34 5.4.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 5-37 5.4.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-38 5.4.8 Enabling the WriteCache 5-39 5.5 Global Array Manager 5-39 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
... P5BV-C / 4L only 5-17 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-18 5.4.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-24 5.4.3 Initializing the logical drives 5-27 5.4.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-32 5.4.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-34 5.4.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 5-37 5.4.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-38 5.4.8 Enabling the WriteCache 5-39 5.5 Global Array Manager 5-39 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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.... 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
.... 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for Windows only), or the LSI MegaRAID Embedded SATA (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for Windows and Linux) (for P5BV-C / 4L only) Marvell® 88SE6145 (for P5BV-C / 4L only): - 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra ATA 100 / 66 / 33 devices - 4 x Serial ATAII 300MB / s drivers with RAID functionality RAID Mode (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID... 1.0a specifications (4 for P5BV-C / 4L, 2 for P5BV-C) Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two on the board) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery...
...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for Windows only), or the LSI MegaRAID Embedded SATA (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for Windows and Linux) (for P5BV-C / 4L only) Marvell® 88SE6145 (for P5BV-C / 4L only): - 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra ATA 100 / 66 / 33 devices - 4 x Serial ATAII 300MB / s drivers with RAID functionality RAID Mode (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID... 1.0a specifications (4 for P5BV-C / 4L, 2 for P5BV-C) Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two on the board) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery...
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... if you must set a SATA RAID to use any SATA device (at least two SATA devices are needed for details on how to set to Native mode when this item to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features ...that enhance storage performance on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller is set this item to [RAID], if you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or RAID ...
... if you must set a SATA RAID to use any SATA device (at least two SATA devices are needed for details on how to set to Native mode when this item to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features ...that enhance storage performance on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller is set this item to [RAID], if you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or RAID ...
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...motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utility Depending on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver... on the RAID_SEL1 jumper setting and the operating system, you install an operating system to section "6.1 RAID driver installation" for P5BV-C / 4L only) 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation Refer to the selected hard disk drive. Select the item Configure SATA As, then press to...
...motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utility Depending on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver... on the RAID_SEL1 jumper setting and the operating system, you install an operating system to section "6.1 RAID driver installation" for P5BV-C / 4L only) 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation Refer to the selected hard disk drive. Select the item Configure SATA As, then press to...
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... screen appears. **[Adapter]*****[Create * * * Select fr ee disks to create * * * Create Array size Speed * Status * * *** Raid Level : *159.9GB SATA II * FREE * * *** Max Size(MB 159.9GB SATA II * FREE * * *** Capacity(MB :...NEXT * * * * * * * Navigate. ENTER/SPACE: Select. Click NEXT. ESC:Back/Exit 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID10, or RAID 5) To create a RAID set: 1. ENTER/SPACE: Select. ESC:Back/Exit 2. From the utility menu bar, select Create, then press .
... screen appears. **[Adapter]*****[Create * * * Select fr ee disks to create * * * Create Array size Speed * Status * * *** Raid Level : *159.9GB SATA II * FREE * * *** Max Size(MB 159.9GB SATA II * FREE * * *** Capacity(MB :...NEXT * * * * * * * Navigate. ENTER/SPACE: Select. Click NEXT. ESC:Back/Exit 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID10, or RAID 5) To create a RAID set: 1. ENTER/SPACE: Select. ESC:Back/Exit 2. From the utility menu bar, select Create, then press .
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... supported by the Southbridge. Turn on your screen. 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are connected to move through... Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Create RAID Volume 2. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial Size Type...
... supported by the Southbridge. Turn on your screen. 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are connected to move through... Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Create RAID Volume 2. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial Size Type...
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...: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. The available stripe size values range from 8 KB to the Create Volume menu. 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want , then press . 6. TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for... multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 0 array, then press . Press when the Create Volume item is 128 KB. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128 KB.
...: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. The available stripe size values range from 8 KB to the Create Volume menu. 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want , then press . 6. TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for... multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 0 array, then press . Press when the Create Volume item is 128 KB. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128 KB.
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...8 KB to uniquely identify the RAID volume. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 5-10 Chapter 5: Driver installation This name is 64 KB. Create RAID Volume, then press . Press after completing your selection. 6. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press to... select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. 5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 10) To create a RAID 10 set , ...
...8 KB to uniquely identify the RAID volume. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 5-10 Chapter 5: Driver installation This name is 64 KB. Create RAID Volume, then press . Press after completing your selection. 6. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press to... select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. 5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 10) To create a RAID 10 set , ...
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... systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 5 array, then press . This warning message appears. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or to go back to use in the... XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 4 disks to the Create Volume menu. 5-12 Chapter 5: Driver installation Use the up /down...
... systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 5 array, then press . This warning message appears. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or to go back to use in the... XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 4 disks to the Create Volume menu. 5-12 Chapter 5: Driver installation Use the up /down...
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...return to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID data will revert back to the utility main menu. 5-14 Chapter 5: Driver installation 5.3.6 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to select. 3. To reset a RAID set drive you want to select and... reset other RAID set drive. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the RAID set hard disk drive:...
...return to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID data will revert back to the utility main menu. 5-14 Chapter 5: Driver installation 5.3.6 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to select. 3. To reset a RAID set drive you want to select and... reset other RAID set drive. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the RAID set hard disk drive:...
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Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-12 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-14 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-16 ASUS P5BV-C Series
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... boot priority to create by typing the number before the option 7. Place the motherboard support CD in the support CD). Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the optical drive. 2. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6- Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Place a blank, high...
... boot priority to create by typing the number before the option 7. Place the motherboard support CD in the support CD). Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the optical drive. 2. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6- Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Place a blank, high...
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... that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\Driver\Linux. 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To...2000/2003 Server installation CD. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. appears at the bottom of the...
... that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\Driver\Linux. 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To...2000/2003 Server installation CD. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. appears at the bottom of the...
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... Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press . For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, please select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )" item. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6- Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press .
... Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press . For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, please select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )" item. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6- Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press .
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... proceeds with the OS installation. Refer to section "6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk" to continue installation. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the list. If you configured SATA as AHCI Mode in ...the BIOS setup utility of IDE Configuration, first install the Intel SATA AHCI Driver during windows setup. Intel Matrix Storage Select "Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)" for windows system. 6. Then, select the "Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA...
... proceeds with the OS installation. Refer to section "6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk" to continue installation. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the list. If you configured SATA as AHCI Mode in ...the BIOS setup utility of IDE Configuration, first install the Intel SATA AHCI Driver during windows setup. Intel Matrix Storage Select "Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)" for windows system. 6. Then, select the "Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA...
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... the floppy disk drive. 9. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to install the drivers. 11. Click Cancel. 3. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. Click Next. 8. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6- Windows® automatically detects the...
... the floppy disk drive. 9. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to install the drivers. 11. Click Cancel. 3. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. Click Next. 8. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6- Windows® automatically detects the...
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When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers. 7. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6- Follow the screen instructions to the system. 6. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to continue the OS installation. 5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press .
When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers. 7. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6- Follow the screen instructions to the system. 6. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to continue the OS installation. 5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press .
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For SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system, do not use the OS bundled driver, otherwise your computer may become unstable due to prepare the RAID driver disk. A message instructs you to the OS limitation. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation Press . Select Installation from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3.
For SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system, do not use the OS bundled driver, otherwise your computer may become unstable due to prepare the RAID driver disk. A message instructs you to the OS limitation. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation Press . Select Installation from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3.
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When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the system. 4. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-11
When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the system. 4. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-11