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... following commands in BIOS Setup 4. After entering all of the required partition (it should be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink.... (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. Open Disk Management Tool Step 1: Go to take care of a RAID array, it is assumed Windows 7 is to create a partition equal to the maximum memory capacity supported on the SATA hard drive. The recommendation is already...
... following commands in BIOS Setup 4. After entering all of the required partition (it should be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink.... (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. Open Disk Management Tool Step 1: Go to take care of a RAID array, it is assumed Windows 7 is to create a partition equal to the maximum memory capacity supported on the SATA hard drive. The recommendation is already...
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...(Note 1) 5. B. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be...then click Enable acceleration. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in the notification area and double-click it to the SATA disk. If you enable RAID mode. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. System Requirements 1. It is recommended that you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response ...
...(Note 1) 5. B. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be...then click Enable acceleration. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in the notification area and double-click it to the SATA disk. If you enable RAID mode. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. System Requirements 1. It is recommended that you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response ...
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... Response 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 104 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 106 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 107 5-2-4 Using...
... Response 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 104 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 106 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 107 5-2-4 Using...
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... is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the back panel * Due to a Windows 7 limitation, please connect your USB device(s) to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices 1 x ...6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/SATA3 1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~SATA2 5) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 USB Chipset: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) * In Windows XP, the...
... is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the back panel * Due to a Windows 7 limitation, please connect your USB device(s) to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices 1 x ...6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/SATA3 1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~SATA2 5) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 USB Chipset: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) * In Windows XP, the...
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...single SATA device. G.QBOFM Pin No. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Definition G.QBOFM G.QBOFM 1 GND 2 TXP SATA2 7 7 1 53 1 42 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND DEBUG PORT (Note) •• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of... hard drives does not have to be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. Definition SATA3 7 7 11 10 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 ...
...single SATA device. G.QBOFM Pin No. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Definition G.QBOFM G.QBOFM 1 GND 2 TXP SATA2 7 7 1 53 1 42 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND DEBUG PORT (Note) •• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of... hard drives does not have to be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. Definition SATA3 7 7 11 10 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 ...
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...installed with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 7 17 3 TXN 7 16 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND F_AUDIO(H) A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration reqF_uPiAreNsELtw(NoH)hard drives. 8) GSATA3 6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, ... No. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 mSATA M_SATA Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1...
...installed with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 7 17 3 TXN 7 16 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND F_AUDIO(H) A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration reqF_uPiAreNsELtw(NoH)hard drives. 8) GSATA3 6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, ... No. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 mSATA M_SATA Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1...
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... supports the xHCI controller in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to EHCI. This allows the use of xHCI software support/availability. If the OS does... won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the EHCI controller before booting to xHCI. && SATA Mode Selection (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the pre-boot environment.
... supports the xHCI controller in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to EHCI. This allows the use of xHCI software support/availability. If the OS does... won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the EHCI controller before booting to xHCI. && SATA Mode Selection (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the pre-boot environment.
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... driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup The area below displays the current status of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial... ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration ...
... driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup The area below displays the current status of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial... ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration ...
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... 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. •• Hard drives larger than to the first and third SATA connectors, the...
... 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. •• Hard drives larger than to the first and third SATA connectors, the...
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...and stability of your motherboard model. 2. What is Q-Flash™? What is DualBIOS™? and update the BIOS. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Because BIOS ...flashing is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result ...
...and stability of your motherboard model. 2. What is Q-Flash™? What is DualBIOS™? and update the BIOS. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Because BIOS ...flashing is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result ...
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... BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to execute. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive....;• Do not turn off Reboot - 67 - Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77X-D3H BIOS Version : F1e BIOS Date : 02/07/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update BIOS...
... BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to execute. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive....;• Do not turn off Reboot - 67 - Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77X-D3H BIOS Version : F1e BIOS Date : 02/07/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update BIOS...
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... access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. A. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater...
... access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. A. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater...
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... in BIOS Setup 4. "X" is to create a partition equal to the maximum memory capacity supported on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the memory currently installed on the system, in order to take .... After entering all of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. Refer to the size of a RAID array, it is assumed Windows 7 is unallocated, create a new partition first), and right-click on the SATA hard drive. 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology A. An...
... in BIOS Setup 4. "X" is to create a partition equal to the maximum memory capacity supported on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the memory currently installed on the system, in order to take .... After entering all of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. Refer to the size of a RAID array, it is assumed Windows 7 is unallocated, create a new partition first), and right-click on the SATA hard drive. 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology A. An...
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... storing your computer when completed. It is recommended that you enable RAID mode. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be lost once you ...
... storing your computer when completed. It is recommended that you enable RAID mode. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be lost once you ...
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... SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one SATA controller on the...SATA3 0/1 (Note 3) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the Z77 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If you do not want to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on the devices being connected....
... SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one SATA controller on the...SATA3 0/1 (Note 3) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the Z77 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If you do not want to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on the devices being connected....
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... exact settings for your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). If you do not want to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to IDE or AHCI. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. Figure... changes and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to RAID (Figure 1) (AHCI by default). B.
... exact settings for your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). If you do not want to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to IDE or AHCI. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. Figure... changes and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to RAID (Figure 1) (AHCI by default). B.
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... 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Recovery Volume Options 5. All Rights Reserved. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). Option ROM - 11.0.0.... # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [...
... 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Recovery Volume Options 5. All Rights Reserved. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). Option ROM - 11.0.0.... # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [...
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... size, press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip...ENTER]-Select Step 4: Under Disks item, select the hard drives 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 ...
... size, press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip...ENTER]-Select Step 4: Under Disks item, select the hard drives 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 ...
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... capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON ...specified volume. [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Appendix When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to cancel (Figure 6). All ...
... capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON ...specified volume. [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Appendix When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to cancel (Figure 6). All ...
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...1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Figure 8 Step 2: After entering the volume name, select Recovery under the... on the recovery drive can be viewed in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Acceleration Options 6. 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 a master...
...1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Figure 8 Step 2: After entering the volume name, select Recovery under the... on the recovery drive can be viewed in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Acceleration Options 6. 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 a master...