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NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide 8 2.1 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Users 8 2.2 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit Users 18 1 NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to RAID 2 1.2 RAID Configurations Precautions 3 1.3 Create Disk Array 4 2. NVIDIA RAID Installation Guide 1.
NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide 8 2.1 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Users 8 2.2 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit Users 18 1 NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to RAID 2 1.2 RAID Configurations Precautions 3 1.3 Create Disk Array 4 2. NVIDIA RAID Installation Guide 1.
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...function can improve the access performance, it will cause data damage or data loss. 2 After you make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, press to enter BIOS setup to set . NOTE: The connector naming on our motherboard is equipped with NVIDIA utility naming. SATAII_2 (port 1.1) --> Means controller 1 's second ... in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", you to the below table for creating RAID arrays. NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide is called data striping that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create RAID arrays. For ...
...function can improve the access performance, it will cause data damage or data loss. 2 After you make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, press to enter BIOS setup to set . NOTE: The connector naming on our motherboard is equipped with NVIDIA utility naming. SATAII_2 (port 1.1) --> Means controller 1 's second ... in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", you to the below table for creating RAID arrays. NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide is called data striping that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create RAID arrays. For ...
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... of your hard disks before you use an existing drive and a new drive to "Clear Disk Data" or not. We take 4 After adjusting the system BIOS to Optimal as a part of the same size or larger than the existing drive). You may use two new drives, or use two drives of...
... of your hard disks before you use an existing drive and a new drive to "Clear Disk Data" or not. We take 4 After adjusting the system BIOS to Optimal as a part of the same size or larger than the existing drive). You may use two new drives, or use two drives of...
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...-arrow key until all the disks that you enabled from the Free Disks block to the Free Disks section. Move it from the RAID Config BIOS setup page appear in the Array Disks block. 6 It is recommended to use as RAID array disks appear in the Free Disks block.
...-arrow key until all the disks that you enabled from the Free Disks block to the Free Disks section. Move it from the RAID Config BIOS setup page appear in the Array Disks block. 6 It is recommended to use as RAID array disks appear in the Free Disks block.
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... equipped with your motherboard provides in advance and follow the instruction in this section, we take RAID 0 for creating RAID arrays. Go to the system BIOS and make sure that the drives that you how to use RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD function with two SATA / SATAII ports, you install. B. RAID 5 In...
... equipped with your motherboard provides in advance and follow the instruction in this section, we take RAID 0 for creating RAID arrays. Go to the system BIOS and make sure that the drives that you how to use RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD function with two SATA / SATAII ports, you install. B. RAID 5 In...
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... With RAID Functions 26 2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 26 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 27 3 . Contents 1 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 28 3.1 Introduction 28 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 28 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 29 3.2 Main Screen 29 3.3 Advanced Screen 29 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 30 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 33 3 Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions...
... With RAID Functions 26 2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 26 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 27 3 . Contents 1 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 28 3.1 Introduction 28 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 28 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 29 3.2 Main Screen 29 3.3 Advanced Screen 29 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 30 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 33 3 Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions...
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... I/O Shield 1 x COM Port Bracket 5 It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. 1. In case any modifications of the Support CD. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock 939NF6G-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control.
... I/O Shield 1 x COM Port Bracket 5 It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. 1. In case any modifications of the Support CD. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock 939NF6G-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control.
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... - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ, and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1...damage caused by overclocking. 7 Supports jumperfree - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU Temperature Sensing - AMI Legal BIOS - CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial...
... - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ, and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1...damage caused by overclocking. 7 Supports jumperfree - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU Temperature Sensing - AMI Legal BIOS - CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial...
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... 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 COM1 1 IDE1 ATXPWR1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Super I/O 4Mb BIOS CD1 LAN PHY AUDIO CODEC 1 HD_AUDIO1 ` FSB1GHz ATA133 RAID RoHS PCI EXPRESS PCIE1 939NF6G-VSTA PCI1 PCI2 PCIE2 7.1CH HD HDMR1 GAME1 1 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 FLOPPY1 SATAII USB2.0 SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 NVIDIA GeForce...
... 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 COM1 1 IDE1 ATXPWR1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Super I/O 4Mb BIOS CD1 LAN PHY AUDIO CODEC 1 HD_AUDIO1 ` FSB1GHz ATA133 RAID RoHS PCI EXPRESS PCIE1 939NF6G-VSTA PCI1 PCI2 PCIE2 7.1CH HD HDMR1 GAME1 1 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 FLOPPY1 SATAII USB2.0 SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 NVIDIA GeForce...
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... the VGA/D-Sub port on VGA card is no need to this step are under Windows® XP environment. If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be similar.) A. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of this monitor". Set up...you select is less than the total capability of the add-on each monitor. Repeat steps C through E for the second monitor. Please refer to enter BIOS setup. Right-click the display icon in this motherboard. 4. C. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Click "Extend my ...
... the VGA/D-Sub port on VGA card is no need to this step are under Windows® XP environment. If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be similar.) A. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of this monitor". Set up...you select is less than the total capability of the add-on each monitor. Repeat steps C through E for the second monitor. Please refer to enter BIOS setup. Right-click the display icon in this motherboard. 4. C. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Click "Extend my ...
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... clear-CMOS action. 18 The placement of your monitors that you to positions representing the physical setup of display icons determines how you update the BIOS. Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you move items from the power supply. 6. Use ... default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from one monitor to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up events. After waiting for 15 seconds, use . If you need to another. 2.6 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are...
... clear-CMOS action. 18 The placement of your monitors that you to positions representing the physical setup of display icons determines how you update the BIOS. Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you move items from the power supply. 6. Use ... default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from one monitor to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up events. After waiting for 15 seconds, use . If you need to another. 2.6 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are...
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Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. Click the icon on this connector. 21 Enter Advanced Settings, ...
Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. Click the icon on this connector. 21 Enter Advanced Settings, ...
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... disk is no SP4 included in your disk, please visit the below website for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit are subject to change the BIOS setting. Reboot your system. 2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions The installation procedures for proper...
... disk is no SP4 included in your disk, please visit the below website for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit are subject to change the BIOS setting. Reboot your system. 2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions The installation procedures for proper...
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... installation guide in the following path in the Support CD for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD- STEP 2: Set Up BIOS. B. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. A. After step1, 2, 3, you can start Please insert a floppy diskette into floppy drive A: press any...system. B. Then you will be presented. Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. 2.14.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to manage (create, convert, ...
... installation guide in the following path in the Support CD for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD- STEP 2: Set Up BIOS. B. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. A. After step1, 2, 3, you can start Please insert a floppy diskette into floppy drive A: press any...system. B. Then you will be presented. Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. 2.14.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to manage (create, convert, ...
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... on your system. B. If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to [RAID]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set the selection from [Auto] to continue the installation. page, ...please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Then, please set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in the ...
... on your system. B. If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to [RAID]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set the selection from [Auto] to continue the installation. page, ...please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Then, please set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in the ...
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... for reference purpose only, and they may also restart by pressing the reset button on the menu bar, and then press to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information Advanced To set up the... advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To...
... for reference purpose only, and they may also restart by pressing the reset button on the menu bar, and then press to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information Advanced To set up the... advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To...
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... UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 12/04/2006] BIOS Version : 939NF6G-VSTA BIOS P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+ (64bit supported) Processor Speed : 1800 MHz Microcode Update : 20FF2/0 L1 Cache Size : 128KB L2 Cache Size : ... up the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to specify the system time.
... UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 12/04/2006] BIOS Version : 939NF6G-VSTA BIOS P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+ (64bit supported) Processor Speed : 1800 MHz Microcode Update : 20FF2/0 L1 Cache Size : 128KB L2 Cache Size : ... up the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to specify the system time.
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... : Setting wrong values in this section may cause system to malfunction. Setting wrong values in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread...
... : Setting wrong values in this section may cause system to malfunction. Setting wrong values in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread...
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... item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread...
... item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread...
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... controllers. CPU - Configuration options: [Auto], [8 bit], and [16 bit]. 33 NB Link Width This feature allows you selecting CPU to NB link width. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel CD-In Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [PCI...
... controllers. CPU - Configuration options: [Auto], [8 bit], and [16 bit]. 33 NB Link Width This feature allows you selecting CPU to NB link width. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel CD-In Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [PCI...