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... supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array, it is assumed Windows 7 is already installed on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. Creating a Primary Store Partition Below it cannot be used to set 8 ... your computer. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. All motherboard drivers correctly...
... supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array, it is assumed Windows 7 is already installed on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. Creating a Primary Store Partition Below it cannot be used to set 8 ... your computer. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. All motherboard drivers correctly...
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...driver version is 64 GB. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. If you enable RAID mode. RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can...operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. B. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be...
...driver version is 64 GB. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. If you enable RAID mode. RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can...operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. B. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be...
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... Connector This connector supports SATA 6Gb/s specification. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function. For example, in operating system environment only, but the actual resolutions supported depend on configuring a RAID array. Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four ...video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of 2560x1600p but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process....
... Connector This connector supports SATA 6Gb/s specification. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function. For example, in operating system environment only, but the actual resolutions supported depend on configuring a RAID array. Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four ...video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of 2560x1600p but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process....
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...integrated 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 non-G3 boot) in the pre-boot environment. Note: This is turned off. If this port with Super-Speed capability ...ports are routed to the EHCI controller before booting to OS. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are eventually routed to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup - 56 - This allows the use of xHCI software support/availability. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled...
...integrated 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 non-G3 boot) in the pre-boot environment. Note: This is turned off. If this port with Super-Speed capability ...ports are routed to the EHCI controller before booting to OS. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are eventually routed to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup - 56 - This allows the use of xHCI software support/availability. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled...
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Set this function. BIOS Setup - 58 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is installed. (Default: Disabled) && OnBoard LAN Controller#1 (Atheros GbE LAN chip) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (... or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Disabled Disables this item to Enabled when a TPM device is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced...
Set this function. BIOS Setup - 58 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is installed. (Default: Disabled) && OnBoard LAN Controller#1 (Atheros GbE LAN chip) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (... or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Disabled Disables this item to Enabled when a TPM device is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced...
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...the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. The area below displays the current status of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or 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. Disabled Disables this function. - 59 - BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI ...
...the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. The area below displays the current status of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or 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. Disabled Disables this function. - 59 - BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI ...
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...; At least 512 MB of data). •• It is recommended to back up data on your system to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of system memory •• 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. •• Hard drives larger than to the first and third SATA ...
...; At least 512 MB of data). •• It is recommended to back up data on your system to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of system memory •• 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. •• Hard drives larger than to the first and third SATA ...
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...hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Embedded in system malfunction. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-... is saved to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-...
...hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Embedded in system malfunction. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-... is saved to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-...
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B. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77X-UD5H BIOS Version : F1q BIOS Date : 02/11/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E...; Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system 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 ...the system. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is completed. appears, select Yes to BIOS setup 3. Q-Flash BIOS update is saved. Unique Features Select Flash Disk. Select the BIOS update file. When the message "Are...
B. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77X-UD5H BIOS Version : F1q BIOS Date : 02/11/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E...; Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system 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 ...the system. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is completed. appears, select Yes to BIOS setup 3. Q-Flash BIOS update is saved. Unique Features Select Flash Disk. Select the BIOS update file. When the message "Are...
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... users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater... than or equal to expand its capacity. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to enable RAID for RAID ...
... users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater... than or equal to expand its capacity. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to enable RAID for RAID ...
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...be sure to results from "list disk" for MBR format and GPT format are different. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) Unique Features - 78 - 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology A....MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the memory currently installed on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB...
...be sure to results from "list disk" for MBR format and GPT format are different. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) Unique Features - 78 - 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology A....MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the memory currently installed on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB...
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...installed If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. Unique Features - 82 - The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart... Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. It is 64 GB. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be used...
...installed If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. Unique Features - 82 - The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart... Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. It is 64 GB. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be used...
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... depending on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during...) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. If there is more than one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of...
... depending on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during...) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. If there is more than one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of...
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... BIOS version. If you will see shall depend on your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you do not want to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Appendix - 86 - Step 2: Save ...changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for...
... BIOS version. If you will see shall depend on your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you do not want to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Appendix - 86 - Step 2: Save ...changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for...
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... 3. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Appendix Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - C. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says...
... 3. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Appendix Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - C. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says...
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... 88SE9172 SATA Controllers A. If you have and the BIOS version. - 93 - Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in your motherboard. Step 1: Turn on your power supply to RAID Mode (Figure 2) (AHCI mode by default). Appendix Then connect the power connector from the exact settings ... B. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this item to create RAID, set GSATA Controller on the motherboard. Configuring SATA controller and RAID mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. To create RAID, go to Peripherals and set this section may differ from ...
... 88SE9172 SATA Controllers A. If you have and the BIOS version. - 93 - Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in your motherboard. Step 1: Turn on your power supply to RAID Mode (Figure 2) (AHCI mode by default). Appendix Then connect the power connector from the exact settings ... B. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this item to create RAID, set GSATA Controller on the motherboard. Configuring SATA controller and RAID mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. To create RAID, go to Peripherals and set this section may differ from ...
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... Max Speed SATA 3Gb/s SATA 3Gb/s Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" (Figure 3). Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to the installation of Windows operating system for a message which ...says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue_ Figure 3 Appendix - 94 - Figure 2 C. Skip this step and proceed to configure a RAID array. Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Press + to enter the RAID setup...
... Max Speed SATA 3Gb/s SATA 3Gb/s Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" (Figure 3). Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to the installation of Windows operating system for a message which ...says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue_ Figure 3 Appendix - 94 - Figure 2 C. Skip this step and proceed to configure a RAID array. Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Press + to enter the RAID setup...
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...: Back/Exit Figure 5 - 95 - Appendix On the main screen of the RAID setup utility (Figure 4), use the left or right arrow key to move through tabs. Then the RAID Config menu appears (Figure 5). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter ] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Adapter 0 Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: IRQ Number...
...: Back/Exit Figure 5 - 95 - Appendix On the main screen of the RAID setup utility (Figure 4), use the left or right arrow key to move through tabs. Then the RAID Config menu appears (Figure 5). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter ] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Adapter 0 Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: IRQ Number...
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...Appendix - 106 - For the Marvell 88SE9172: Turn off your computer. To enable an automatic rebuild in the RAID setup utility first. •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" appears, press + to set the new hard drive as a Spare drive. The new ...hard drive is now set as a Spare drive in the operating system, you have to enter the RAID setup utility. On the main screen, press on the RAID tab and then press on the screen. Press or on the new hard drive to confirm.
...Appendix - 106 - For the Marvell 88SE9172: Turn off your computer. To enable an automatic rebuild in the RAID setup utility first. •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" appears, press + to set the new hard drive as a Spare drive. The new ...hard drive is now set as a Spare drive in the operating system, you have to enter the RAID setup utility. On the main screen, press on the RAID tab and then press on the screen. Press or on the new hard drive to confirm.
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... - Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. When completed, the status will display the new hard drive. Step ...3: Make sure you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from Start\All Programs\Marvell Storage Utility...
... - Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. When completed, the status will display the new hard drive. Step ...3: Make sure you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from Start\All Programs\Marvell Storage Utility...