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... menu options you will see shall depend on the hard disk will be lost once you also need an SSD to RAID(XHD). Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD...Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
... menu options you will see shall depend on the hard disk will be lost once you also need an SSD to RAID(XHD). Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD...Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
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......74 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 75 4-8 Cloud OC...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using...
......74 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 75 4-8 Cloud OC...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using...
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...; Back Panel Connectors - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of the...
...; Back Panel Connectors - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of the...
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... RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. (Note) When a RAID set may vary depending on configuring a RAID array. The Z68 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10...5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on the devices being connected. - 25 - The SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. Hardware Installation Definition 1 GND SATA2_2 1 SATA2_3 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 1 SATA2_4 7 SATA2_5 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND...
... RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. (Note) When a RAID set may vary depending on configuring a RAID array. The Z68 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10...5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on the devices being connected. - 25 - The SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. Hardware Installation Definition 1 GND SATA2_2 1 SATA2_3 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 1 SATA2_4 7 SATA2_5 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND...
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... use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to operate in the Intel Z68 Chipset. Disabled Allows the... SATA controllers to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in...
... use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to operate in the Intel Z68 Chipset. Disabled Allows the... SATA controllers to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in...
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... USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) OROM UI and Banner Determines whether to display Intel RAID ROM messages during the POST when the Intel SATA RAID function is enabled. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to...
... USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) OROM UI and Banner Determines whether to display Intel RAID ROM messages during the POST when the Intel SATA RAID function is enabled. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to...
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... • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are not supported.
... • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are not supported.
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... is saved to a hard drive in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. Restart the system. Z68MA-D2H-B3 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/29/2011-Z68-7A89VG0XC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged,.... However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright...
... is saved to a hard drive in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. Restart the system. Z68MA-D2H-B3 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/29/2011-Z68-7A89VG0XC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged,.... However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright...
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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 SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Save...
... 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 SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Save...
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... controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D,...created earlier, make sure the new drive is added. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. The following procedure details the steps...
... controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D,...created earlier, make sure the new drive is added. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. The following procedure details the steps...
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... not want to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may vary depending on the motherboard. mance of the RAID set is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the... system. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system perfor- Installing...
... not want to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may vary depending on the motherboard. mance of the RAID set is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the... system. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system perfor- Installing...
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...SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in... USB Storage Function OROM UI and Banner Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help Menu Level...
...SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in... USB Storage Function OROM UI and Banner Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help Menu Level...
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... will appear (Figure 3). Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. All Rights Reserved. Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C)...Physical Deivces : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 79 - Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows...
... will appear (Figure 3). Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. All Rights Reserved. Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C)...Physical Deivces : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 79 - Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows...
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...(R) Rapid Storage Technology - The stripe block size can be included in the RAID array. Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity ... MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be automatically assigned to 128 KB. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed).
...(R) Rapid Storage Technology - The stripe block size can be included in the RAID array. Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity ... MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be automatically assigned to 128 KB. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed).
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... [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C)...Technology - Now, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable ...
... [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C)...Technology - Now, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable ...
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...10 Intel Corporation. Exit 3. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Recovery: Copies data between ... capacity than the master drive. • A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives only. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP...
...10 Intel Corporation. Exit 3. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Recovery: Copies data between ... capacity than the master drive. • A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives only. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP...
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...also allows users to restore the master drive to complete. - 83 - 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 Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. On Request allows...
...also allows users to restore the master drive to complete. - 83 - 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 Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. On Request allows...
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... - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to abort. Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the... array to non-RAID. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME...
... - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to abort. Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the... array to non-RAID. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME...
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...85 - Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process. Your system will open similar to that in Figure 1. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk (if ... copy the driver files to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. erating system. Installing Windows 7/Vista As Windows 7 and Vista already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you are ready to the floppy disk. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. ...
...85 - Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process. Your system will open similar to that in Figure 1. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk (if ... copy the driver files to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. erating system. Installing Windows 7/Vista As Windows 7 and Vista already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you are ready to the floppy disk. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. ...
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.... After the driver installation, you need to continue the driver installation. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as.... Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 Step 3: ...
.... After the driver installation, you need to continue the driver installation. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as.... Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 Step 3: ...