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Question posted by lisadebs on March 8th, 2014

Can't Get Two Sata Hard Drives Ahci Mode To Stop Sharing The Same Address In

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Answer #1: Posted by Support101 on March 8th, 2014 2:59 AM

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Follow the directions here

http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Gigabyte/GAP55USB3/113218

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/pc-upgrades/3461780/how-slave-sata-drive/

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Manual - Page 1

.... (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. 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 all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Before installing the...

Manual - Page 5

... Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 96...

Manual - Page 12

... for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive j Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) ...Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for P55...mode. (Note 4) The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX is enabled. (Note 5) Two share...

Manual - Page 24

... even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires at least two hard drives. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 2 1 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by P55/H55 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be an even number. If you...

Manual - Page 25

... the battery from the battery holder and wait for one . Hardware Installation Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 9) GSATA2_6/7 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 25 - Refer to...

Manual - Page 36

...stop the system boot, etc.  Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter.  Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA...menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys...

Manual - Page 47

... will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. BIOS Setup The following fields display your system. Sector Number of heads. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Drive A Allows you to select the type of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during...

Manual - Page 50

... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults eXtreme Hard Drive (Intel P55 Chipset) j Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55/H55 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) automatically. Disabled Allows the...

Manual - Page 52

... base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will only operate at a normal speed of 10/100 Mbps in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Options are...

Manual - Page 65

.... Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. - 65 - For example, when hard drives are not supported. When hard drives are different utilities. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will...

Manual - Page 68

... the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. P55-USB3 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/04/2009-P55-7A89TG0DC-00 Because BIOS flashing 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 or pressing the key in...

Manual - Page 69

...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...file from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to begin the BIOS update. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model....

Manual - Page 77

... Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in case the system/hard drive fails. SMART DualBIOS SMART DualBIOS is reached, the oldest backup will be ovewritten. Instructions for...

Manual - Page 80

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Manual - Page 81

...ensure optimal performance, it is set to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Appendix C. If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to AHCI or RAID mode. - 81 - If you do not want to create RAID...

Manual - Page 82

Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Turbo USB 3.0 Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM...

Manual - Page 89

... changes and exit BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this motherboard, the GSATA2_6 and GSATA2_7 ports are supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller. In BIOS Setup, go to the hard drive. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for your computer and press to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to...

Manual - Page 95

...: • For the Intel P55, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\irst\32bit\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 Figure 2 In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive is /are configured to install the SATA controller driver during the...

Manual - Page 96

...2: For the Intel P55: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/5 Series/3400 Series SATA RAID Controller and press...Figure 1). Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). A. 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are ...

Manual - Page 105

... Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. The selection bar will move to new hard drive in the operating system to perform the rebuild. • Rebuilding with...