RAID Installation Guide
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Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 3 2. Installation of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 2.3.3 Delete Disk Array 13 2.3.4 Select Boot Array 14 3. Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 15 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 3 2. Installation of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 2.3.3 Delete Disk Array 13 2.3.4 Select Boot Array 14 3. Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 15 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
RAID Installation Guide
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.... Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may also set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on the screen, "Do you will start the OS installation. Please refer to the document ... at the following path: .. \ VIA RAID Tool 3 WARNING! Please insert a floppy diskette into your optical drive to format and copy files [YN]? STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press .
.... Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may also set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on the screen, "Do you will start the OS installation. Please refer to the document ... at the following path: .. \ VIA RAID Tool 3 WARNING! Please insert a floppy diskette into your optical drive to format and copy files [YN]? STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press .
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At the very beginning, you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...." Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP For the installation of the screen, "Press F6 if you will ap p ea r. 15 At this moment, please press key and the following information will see the message at the bottom of Windows 2000 or Windows XP, please insert Windows 2000 or Windows XP CD into the optical drive. Then remove the floppy diskette, and reboot the system. 3.
At the very beginning, you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...." Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP For the installation of the screen, "Press F6 if you will ap p ea r. 15 At this moment, please press key and the following information will see the message at the bottom of Windows 2000 or Windows XP, please insert Windows 2000 or Windows XP CD into the optical drive. Then remove the floppy diskette, and reboot the system. 3.
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When the installation of the SATA HDD drivers is complete, please continue to follow the instructions of the SATA HDD drivers for the proper installation. 16 You will see the different versions of Windows 2000 or Windows XP for you will see the instruction as followed. After inserting the SATA HDD driver diskette and pressing key, you to install. Please use . Please press key to install the SATA driver diskette that you use arrow keys to move the highlight bar to make your selection according to the OS you previously made.
When the installation of the SATA HDD drivers is complete, please continue to follow the instructions of the SATA HDD drivers for the proper installation. 16 You will see the different versions of Windows 2000 or Windows XP for you will see the instruction as followed. After inserting the SATA HDD driver diskette and pressing key, you to install. Please use . Please press key to install the SATA driver diskette that you use arrow keys to move the highlight bar to make your selection according to the OS you previously made.
RAID Utility for Windows Guide
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An icon will automatically start every time when your Windows OS is currently running. After GUI software is installed, it will appear in the system tray of the software. 1 Just double click on the small icon to VT8237 SATA controller. RAID Software 1. Getting Start The "RAID Software" is a Windows-based software utility with graphical user interface and provides user an easy-operation tool to configure and manage disk drives or disk arrays connected to call out the main interface of the tool bar to indicate that GUI software is started.
An icon will automatically start every time when your Windows OS is currently running. After GUI software is installed, it will appear in the system tray of the software. 1 Just double click on the small icon to VT8237 SATA controller. RAID Software 1. Getting Start The "RAID Software" is a Windows-based software utility with graphical user interface and provides user an easy-operation tool to configure and manage disk drives or disk arrays connected to call out the main interface of the tool bar to indicate that GUI software is started.
RAID Utility for Windows Guide
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...to array. After adding a disk drive, user can also remove the selected disk drive from array. After you select "Custom", the "Available Disks" window will list the available disk drives for array-creating. 2. Select a disk drive and click right arrow button to add the specific disk drive to ...cancel it. Click the disk drive in "Array Disks" windows, then click left arrow button to cancel. 3 If you pressed the "Create" button, a warning message will pop up . Click "Auto" button. The...
...to array. After adding a disk drive, user can also remove the selected disk drive from array. After you select "Custom", the "Available Disks" window will list the available disk drives for array-creating. 2. Select a disk drive and click right arrow button to add the specific disk drive to ...cancel it. Click the disk drive in "Array Disks" windows, then click left arrow button to cancel. 3 If you pressed the "Create" button, a warning message will pop up . Click "Auto" button. The...
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Select the disk array that you want to cancel. 6 Click "Yes" to delete the specific disk array or click "No" to delete from the left window. 3. Click "Remove Array" button , then a warning message will pop up. 2. Delete Disk Array 1.
Select the disk array that you want to cancel. 6 Click "Yes" to delete the specific disk array or click "No" to delete from the left window. 3. Click "Remove Array" button , then a warning message will pop up. 2. Delete Disk Array 1.
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Your hard disk drive must be reserved. 4. When a RAID is deleted, the data on the disk array except RAID 1. After you complete the checking, a dialog window will pop up to prompt user that the disk array has been deleted successfully and ask user whether to restart the computer. A message box will ...
Your hard disk drive must be reserved. 4. When a RAID is deleted, the data on the disk array except RAID 1. After you complete the checking, a dialog window will pop up to prompt user that the disk array has been deleted successfully and ask user whether to restart the computer. A message box will ...
User Manual
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... and Play" ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events SMBIOS 2.3.1 support CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 4) Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the...this motherboard! Although this motherboard is determined by the jumper-setting. Please check page 26 for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® 98 / ME. It may cause permanent damage! 3. The CPU host frequency of this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again...
... and Play" ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events SMBIOS 2.3.1 support CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 4) Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the...this motherboard! Although this motherboard is determined by the jumper-setting. Please check page 26 for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® 98 / ME. It may cause permanent damage! 3. The CPU host frequency of this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again...
User Manual
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...is located in the Support CD for boot devices selection appears. Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your SATA HDDs, you will start to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS"...the RAID configuration by using "VIA RAID Tool" in the folder at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for proper configuration. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system, or you may also set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before...
...is located in the Support CD for boot devices selection appears. Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your SATA HDDs, you will start to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS"...the RAID configuration by using "VIA RAID Tool" in the folder at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for proper configuration. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system, or you may also set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before...
User Manual
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... block mode to determine the correct value. Refer to the drive documentation to select the LBA mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; LBA Mode This allows user to determine the correct value. Write Pre-compensation Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. [CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE...
... block mode to determine the correct value. Refer to the drive documentation to select the LBA mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; LBA Mode This allows user to determine the correct value. Write Pre-compensation Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. [CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE...
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3.3.3. Select [Auto] will enable this feature under Microsoft® Windows® 98 / ME. It is selected, you must fill the RTC Alarm Date / Hour / Minute / Second sub-fields with the actual wake up when the ...
3.3.3. Select [Auto] will enable this feature under Microsoft® Windows® 98 / ME. It is selected, you must fill the RTC Alarm Date / Hour / Minute / Second sub-fields with the actual wake up when the ...
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... selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; If this item to set the partition of the IDE device that you specify. DMA Mode DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data...
... selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; If this item to set the partition of the IDE device that you specify. DMA Mode DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data...
User Manual
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... CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to activate the devices. 5.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities... hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for general reference only. 5. Software Support 5.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP.
... CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to activate the devices. 5.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities... hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for general reference only. 5. Software Support 5.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP.
Quick Installation Guide
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... of the system or damage the CPU. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4. Please refer to perform over clocking. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. English 6 ASRock K7Upgrade-600 Motherboard Do NOT use USB 2.0 ports, 1 RJ-45 port, Audio Jack: Line In / Line...
... of the system or damage the CPU. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4. Please refer to perform over clocking. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. English 6 ASRock K7Upgrade-600 Motherboard Do NOT use USB 2.0 ports, 1 RJ-45 port, Audio Jack: Line In / Line...
Quick Installation Guide
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...format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive. Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your system, or you may also set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD ... start the OS installation. Formatting the floppy diskette will lose ALL data in the folder at the following path: .. \ VIA RAID Tool 17 ASRock K7Upgrade-600 Motherboard English Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to VIA RAID Tool", which is located in it! Start to format ...
...format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive. Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your system, or you may also set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD ... start the OS installation. Formatting the floppy diskette will lose ALL data in the folder at the following path: .. \ VIA RAID Tool 17 ASRock K7Upgrade-600 Motherboard English Please refer to the document in the Support CD, "Guide to VIA RAID Tool", which is located in it! Start to format ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... If you how to install your CD-ROM drive. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE/ ME / 2000 / XP. You can run Microsoft® Media Player®... is a menu-driven program, which shows you wish to be user-friendly. "PC-DIY Live Demo" ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live demo, which allows you start up the computer, please press during the...through the following path: ..\ MPEGAV \ AVSEQ01.DAT 18 ASRock K7Upgrade-600 Motherboard English When you to select among the predetermined choices.
... If you how to install your CD-ROM drive. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE/ ME / 2000 / XP. You can run Microsoft® Media Player®... is a menu-driven program, which shows you wish to be user-friendly. "PC-DIY Live Demo" ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live demo, which allows you start up the computer, please press during the...through the following path: ..\ MPEGAV \ AVSEQ01.DAT 18 ASRock K7Upgrade-600 Motherboard English When you to select among the predetermined choices.