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... the motherboard driver disk. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. A. Or... the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can ...
... the motherboard driver disk. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. A. Or... the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can ...
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... Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and... Operating System 98 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 109 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 109 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 111 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 113 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 115 5-3 Troubleshooting 116 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 116 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 117 5-4 Regulatory Statements 119 j Only for GA-P55...
... Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and... Operating System 98 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 109 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 109 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 111 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 113 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 115 5-3 Troubleshooting 116 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 116 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 117 5-4 Regulatory Statements 119 j Only for GA-P55...
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...4 x PCI slots Multi-Graphics Support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology (Note 3) Technology Storage Interface Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Hardware...: - 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x ...
...4 x PCI slots Multi-Graphics Support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology (Note 3) Technology Storage Interface Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Hardware...: - 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x ...
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... LAN port LEDs. Refer to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse...
... LAN port LEDs. Refer to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse...
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The P55 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. SATA2_0 1 2 SATA2_1 3 4 SATA2_2 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard ... more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 1 Pin No. Hardware Installation - 24 - 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to ...
The P55 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. SATA2_0 1 2 SATA2_1 3 4 SATA2_2 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard ... more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 1 Pin No. Hardware Installation - 24 - 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to ...
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... your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. 9) GSATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, White) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to... touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD.
... your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. 9) GSATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, White) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to... touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD.
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.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55 chipset or configures the SATA controllers to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard...
.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55 chipset or configures the SATA controllers to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard...
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...GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA 0_1/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status... onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and correspond- IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in IDE mode. Options are not used in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to the fault or short. When a Cable Problem ...
...GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA 0_1/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status... onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and correspond- IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in IDE mode. Options are not used in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to the fault or short. When a Cable Problem ...
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... on the amount of the hard drive, make sure to restore it. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are different utilities. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. For example, when hard drives are installed. •...
... on the amount of the hard drive, make sure to restore it. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are different utilities. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. For example, when hard drives are installed. •...
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...and stability of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. p55ud3p.f1) to access Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash™?... Boot Menu : Qflash 07/08/2009-P55-7A89RG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools,...
...and stability of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. p55ud3p.f1) to access Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash™?... Boot Menu : Qflash 07/08/2009-P55-7A89RG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools,...
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... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Select the BIOS update...
... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Select the BIOS update...
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... and the other end to available SATA port on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want...least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to...
... and the other end to available SATA port on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want...least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to...
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... Boot ROM eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA 0_1/IDE Controller GSATA 0_1/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [RAID] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [IDE] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] ... you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). B. To create...
... Boot ROM eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA 0_1/IDE Controller GSATA 0_1/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [RAID] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [IDE] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] ... you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). B. To create...
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... Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 85 - Appendix RAID Volumes : None defined. Reset Disks to enter the P55 RAID Configuration Utility. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins ...and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8...
... Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 85 - Appendix RAID Volumes : None defined. Reset Disks to enter the P55 RAID Configuration Utility. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins ...and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8...
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...Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are...128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 86 - Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel ...
...Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are...128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 86 - Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel ...
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...Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH... proceed to cancel (Figure 6). All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID 4. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes...
...Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH... proceed to cancel (Figure 6). All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID 4. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes...
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...Corporation. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be created with two hard drives only. RAID5: Stripes data and parity. [hi]-Change Appendix [TAB]-Next [ESC...]-Previous Menu Figure 9 - 88 - [ENTER]-Select the recovery drive is , if you are unable to create a RAID array. • Only the master drive can be restored back to the recovery drive; RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror. Reset Disks...
...Corporation. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be created with two hard drives only. RAID5: Stripes data and parity. [hi]-Change Appendix [TAB]-Next [ESC...]-Previous Menu Figure 9 - 88 - [ENTER]-Select the recovery drive is , if you are unable to create a RAID array. • Only the master drive can be restored back to the recovery drive; RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror. Reset Disks...
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... 4: Under Sync, select Continuous or On Request (Figure 11). e. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery D[ SisEkLs E: CTSeDleIcStKDSis]ks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB Port Drive Model Serial # CreaStiezeVolume M0 ST3120026AS... 3JT354CP 111.7GB R1 ST3120026AS 3JT32[ 9HJEXLP ] 111.7GB Type/Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0...
... 4: Under Sync, select Continuous or On Request (Figure 11). e. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery D[ SisEkLs E: CTSeDleIcStKDSis]ks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB Port Drive Model Serial # CreaStiezeVolume M0 ST3120026AS... 3JT354CP 111.7GB R1 ST3120026AS 3JT32[ 9HJEXLP ] 111.7GB Type/Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0...
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... apply to abort. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID. Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation...
... apply to abort. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID. Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation...
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...Configuring SATA controller mode in this section may differ from your motherboard. Controller Connectors JMB362 eSATA ports GIGABYTE GSATA2_0/1 SATA2 BIOS Settings Set eSATA Controller to Enabled Set eSATA Ctrl Mode to RAID Set GSATA 0_1/IDE Controller to Enabled Set GSATA 0_1/IDE Ctrl Mode to configure the SATA ...SATA Controllers for the SATA controllers and their corresponding SATA ports. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see the table below for RAID. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A.
...Configuring SATA controller mode in this section may differ from your motherboard. Controller Connectors JMB362 eSATA ports GIGABYTE GSATA2_0/1 SATA2 BIOS Settings Set eSATA Controller to Enabled Set eSATA Ctrl Mode to RAID Set GSATA 0_1/IDE Controller to Enabled Set GSATA 0_1/IDE Ctrl Mode to configure the SATA ...SATA Controllers for the SATA controllers and their corresponding SATA ports. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see the table below for RAID. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A.