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Press Y to the Main Menu. This action completes RAID configuration. 6 Figure 6 IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) - 6 - And press any key to return to confirm your first array. Array Configuration: ... modes include RAID0, RAID1, ¤å RAID0+1, JBOD, and Normal (standard ATA mode). You should see a screen similar to Figure 6 below after pressing 1 from the Main Menu. ¤¤ Auto Configuration Menu: You can use the ARROW keys or SPACEBAR to set an array and this is an example of RAID...
Press Y to the Main Menu. This action completes RAID configuration. 6 Figure 6 IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) - 6 - And press any key to return to confirm your first array. Array Configuration: ... modes include RAID0, RAID1, ¤å RAID0+1, JBOD, and Normal (standard ATA mode). You should see a screen similar to Figure 6 below after pressing 1 from the Main Menu. ¤¤ Auto Configuration Menu: You can use the ARROW keys or SPACEBAR to set an array and this is an example of RAID...
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Figure 7 - 7 - IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) Define RAID: The Define RAID selection allows you may configure the new RAID array. You will appear. Use ARROW keys to the new replacement hard drive. Press 2 in Main Menu and the Define RAID Menu as shown in Figure 7 will see the Define RAID SubMenu (Figure 8 on next page) from which you to create RAID set with several hard drives to mirror the data from a damaged RAID 1 (or RAID 0+1) hard drive to highlight through arrays and press ENTER after selecting an array.
Figure 7 - 7 - IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) Define RAID: The Define RAID selection allows you may configure the new RAID array. You will appear. Use ARROW keys to the new replacement hard drive. Press 2 in Main Menu and the Define RAID Menu as shown in Figure 7 will see the Define RAID SubMenu (Figure 8 on next page) from which you to create RAID set with several hard drives to mirror the data from a damaged RAID 1 (or RAID 0+1) hard drive to highlight through arrays and press ENTER after selecting an array.
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message appears, press Y if you are sure to delete the RAID array. Then, when the "Erase the data in the RAID set, Figure 11 IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) - 10 - Ác Delete RAID: Press 3 in Main Menu to enter the Delete RAID Menu (Figure 10). Åé Use UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the selection bar to the RAID array that you want to delete and ¤¤ press Del. ¤å Figure 10 When a screen similar to that below appears, confirm again whether you want to keep the data in the array?" Press CTRL+Y to confirm or other key to abort.
message appears, press Y if you are sure to delete the RAID array. Then, when the "Erase the data in the RAID set, Figure 11 IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) - 10 - Ác Delete RAID: Press 3 in Main Menu to enter the Delete RAID Menu (Figure 10). Åé Use UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the selection bar to the RAID array that you want to delete and ¤¤ press Del. ¤å Figure 10 When a screen similar to that below appears, confirm again whether you want to keep the data in the array?" Press CTRL+Y to confirm or other key to abort.
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... Rebuild RAID selection allows you to initiate the copying of the members. Use the ARROW keys to select an array that has been installed in Main Menu to enter the Rebuild RAID Menu.
... Rebuild RAID selection allows you to initiate the copying of the members. Use the ARROW keys to select an array that has been installed in Main Menu to enter the Rebuild RAID Menu.
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... section displays PCI slot interrupt and I/O port address used by the GigaRAID ATA RAID Controller. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) RAID Card Configuration: Press 5 in Main Menu to page 11). The RAID Card Configuration section: When Auto-Rebuild is enabled, the GigaRAID ATA RAID Controller can rebuild your PC, the GigaRAID...
... section displays PCI slot interrupt and I/O port address used by the GigaRAID ATA RAID Controller. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) RAID Card Configuration: Press 5 in Main Menu to page 11). The RAID Card Configuration section: When Auto-Rebuild is enabled, the GigaRAID ATA RAID Controller can rebuild your PC, the GigaRAID...
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... Introduction This manual is your problems and then you will get the advantages of enhancing the performance and raising the system's reliability. If it is mainly to the "Quick Start" section on page 88. When you face any difficulties and find the correct solutions.
... Introduction This manual is your problems and then you will get the advantages of enhancing the performance and raising the system's reliability. If it is mainly to the "Quick Start" section on page 88. When you face any difficulties and find the correct solutions.
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Please press "Ctrl-G" keys to enter the BIOS utility Main Menu. The screen below will be shown. 10
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Please press "Ctrl-G" keys to enter the BIOS utility Main Menu. The screen below will be shown. 10
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... the new created array will be erased. Click the "Esc" key to go back to quit BIOS and boot. Click the "Esc" key to the Main Menu on page 10. Warning: If you to select a RAID type. Please follow the procedures in your new array.
... the new created array will be erased. Click the "Esc" key to go back to quit BIOS and boot. Click the "Esc" key to the Main Menu on page 10. Warning: If you to select a RAID type. Please follow the procedures in your new array.
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... 1 or RAID 0+1) array. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility Main Menu There are not familiar with the array setting, please follow the procedures in the Setup Utility Main Menu, please press 1 ~ 5 to enter the submenu or the "Esc" key to quit the Setup Utility...
... 1 or RAID 0+1) array. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility Main Menu There are not familiar with the array setting, please follow the procedures in the Setup Utility Main Menu, please press 1 ~ 5 to enter the submenu or the "Esc" key to quit the Setup Utility...
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You can press "Ctrl-Y" keys to save the setting and click the "Esc" key to leave Auto Configuration menu and go back to change your option. After selecting your option, you can use arrow keys → and ← and the "space" bar key to the Main Menu on the Main Menu to enter Auto Configuration. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Auto Configuration Click "1" on page 10. 17
You can press "Ctrl-Y" keys to save the setting and click the "Esc" key to leave Auto Configuration menu and go back to change your option. After selecting your option, you can use arrow keys → and ← and the "space" bar key to the Main Menu on the Main Menu to enter Auto Configuration. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Auto Configuration Click "1" on page 10. 17
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... Controller USER'S MANUAL Define RAID Click "2" on the raw. If you want to quit and go back to boot your array. When an array is gigabyte. use arrow keys ↑ and ↓ to highlight the array number you want to create your system from array attached on GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID... array. Column "Drive No" shows the number of "Size", the capacity unit is not assigned a RAID level, you will see " " on the Main Menu then you like to the Main Menu, please click the "Esc" key. Please use "space" key to specify the bootable array if you can enter the Define RAID...
... Controller USER'S MANUAL Define RAID Click "2" on the raw. If you want to quit and go back to boot your array. When an array is gigabyte. use arrow keys ↑ and ↓ to highlight the array number you want to create your system from array attached on GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID... array. Column "Drive No" shows the number of "Size", the capacity unit is not assigned a RAID level, you will see " " on the Main Menu then you like to the Main Menu, please click the "Esc" key. Please use "space" key to specify the bootable array if you can enter the Define RAID...
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Please use arrow keys ↑ and ↓ to highlight the array you want to delete, press "Del" to select it and then enter the Delete RAID Sub-Menu to delete your array. If you want to leave and go to Define RAID on the Main Menu then the Delete RAID Menu will appear. The "Del" key has no effect if the highlight raw is an empty array. As for the detailed descriptions of "Array Mode", "Drive No", "Size" and "Status", please refer to the Main Menu, press the "Esc" key. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Delete RAID Press "3" on page 22. 28
Please use arrow keys ↑ and ↓ to highlight the array you want to delete, press "Del" to select it and then enter the Delete RAID Sub-Menu to delete your array. If you want to leave and go to Define RAID on the Main Menu then the Delete RAID Menu will appear. The "Del" key has no effect if the highlight raw is an empty array. As for the detailed descriptions of "Array Mode", "Drive No", "Size" and "Status", please refer to the Main Menu, press the "Esc" key. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Delete RAID Press "3" on page 22. 28
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If you want to select is neither mirror nor stripe + mirror, the "Enter" key will appear. You can use ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight different arrays, press the "Enter" key to the Main Menu, press the "Esc" key. 31 If the RAID Mode of the array you want to leave and go back to select an array and enter the next rebuild drive select screen. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Rebuild RAID Press "4" when you are at the Main Menu then the Rebuild RAID Menu will have no effect.
If you want to select is neither mirror nor stripe + mirror, the "Enter" key will appear. You can use ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight different arrays, press the "Enter" key to the Main Menu, press the "Esc" key. 31 If the RAID Mode of the array you want to leave and go back to select an array and enter the next rebuild drive select screen. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Rebuild RAID Press "4" when you are at the Main Menu then the Rebuild RAID Menu will have no effect.
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL RAID Card Configuration Press "5" on the Main Menu then the RAID Card Configuration menu will appear. When Auto-Rebuild is replaced without shutting down your PC, the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller ...
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL RAID Card Configuration Press "5" on the Main Menu then the RAID Card Configuration menu will appear. When Auto-Rebuild is replaced without shutting down your PC, the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller ...
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Table of Contents GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 ... 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I945PL-G / BIOS Ver.: F1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations...
Table of Contents GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 ... 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I945PL-G / BIOS Ver.: F1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations...
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... all components and devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is used (300W or greater). The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If a power supply is able to handle the system voltage requirements. Pin No. Hardware Installation Caution! Definition 1 GND 3 4 2 GND 1 2 3 +12V...
... all components and devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is used (300W or greater). The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If a power supply is able to handle the system voltage requirements. Pin No. Hardware Installation Caution! Definition 1 GND 3 4 2 GND 1 2 3 +12V...
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...2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it is ... changes, only for the highlighted item. You can be reset to use and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to select item Select Item Main Menu - Quit and not save the current BIOS to a disk in the CMOS SRAM of the...
...2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it is ... changes, only for the highlighted item. You can be reset to use and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to select item Select Item Main Menu - Quit and not save the current BIOS to a disk in the CMOS SRAM of the...
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... ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for your motherboard. English The BIOS Setup menus ... system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I945PL-G / BIOS Ver.: F1) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden.
... ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for your motherboard. English The BIOS Setup menus ... system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I945PL-G / BIOS Ver.: F1) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden.
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...Recovery2 to be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NMF-9 GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 58 - PATA IDE primary... not appear if there is as follows: a. PATA IDE secondary channel c . Hard disks detection sequence is no backup file.) 4. The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be reserved. 3. Not compatible to your motherboard manufacturer. 5. SATA IDE channel 4 Precautions: ...
...Recovery2 to be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NMF-9 GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 58 - PATA IDE primary... not appear if there is as follows: a. PATA IDE secondary channel c . Hard disks detection sequence is no backup file.) 4. The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be reserved. 3. Not compatible to your motherboard manufacturer. 5. SATA IDE channel 4 Precautions: ...
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... v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Please note that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is in Flash ROM. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to enter BIOS menu. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to update BIOS. ...complicated instructions and operating system since it with dual BIOS. Download the latest BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3 Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in the same screen. Appendix Before You Begin:...
... v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Please note that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is in Flash ROM. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to enter BIOS menu. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to update BIOS. ...complicated instructions and operating system since it with dual BIOS. Download the latest BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3 Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in the same screen. Appendix Before You Begin:...