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Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 15 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 SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 15 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 SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1.
RAID Installation Guide
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...device. STEP 5: The system will need to make an SATA driver diskette before you install the OS. 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . WARNING! 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 you start to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS" to format and copy files [YN]? Please insert a floppy ...
...device. STEP 5: The system will need to make an SATA driver diskette before you install the OS. 1.2 Making An SATA Driver Diskette If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . WARNING! 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 you start to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS" to format and copy files [YN]? Please insert a floppy ...
User Manual
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...Menu 24 4.2.4 Contact Information 24 Appendix 25 1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu 25 2. Security Setup Menu 30 3. Boot Setup Menu 32 5. Power Setup Menu 31 4. BIOS Setup 20 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility 20 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 20 3.1.2 Legend Bar 21 3.2 Main Menu... 13 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 15 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 18 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs 18 2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 19 3. Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 8 TM ...2. Contents 1.
...Menu 24 4.2.4 Contact Information 24 Appendix 25 1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu 25 2. Security Setup Menu 30 3. Boot Setup Menu 32 5. Power Setup Menu 31 4. BIOS Setup 20 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility 20 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 20 3.1.2 Legend Bar 21 3.2 Main Menu... 13 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 15 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 18 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs 18 2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 19 3. Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 8 TM ...2. Contents 1.
User Manual
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... page 25 for purchasing ASRock K7VT4A Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of advanced BIOS setup can be available on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K7VT4A Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.0-in, 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K7VT4A Pro Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K7VT4A Pro Support CD 1 x Ultra...
... page 25 for purchasing ASRock K7VT4A Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of advanced BIOS setup can be available on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K7VT4A Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.0-in, 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K7VT4A Pro Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K7VT4A Pro Support CD 1 x Ultra...
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...RJ-45 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB4 1 B: USB5 JUSB45 VIA KT400A CHIPSET Top: Line In Center: Line Out Bottom: Mic In 27 2MB BIOS AGP 8X K7VT4A PRO LAN PHY SUPER I/O 1.5V_AGP1 IDE1 IDE2 7 8 9 26 25 24 23 22 GAME1 1 DDR400 PCI1 PCI2 1 FSB_SEL0 1 FSB_SEL1 1 FSB_SEL2 1 ...AUDIO1 JR1 JL1 CMOS BATTERY USB2.0 1 CLRCMOS2 PCI3 SATA FSB400 VIA VT8237 AUDIO CODEC AUX1 CD1 FLOPPY1 PCI4 PCI5 ATA133 5.1CH SATA1 SATA2 PWR_LED1 1 ...
...RJ-45 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB4 1 B: USB5 JUSB45 VIA KT400A CHIPSET Top: Line In Center: Line Out Bottom: Mic In 27 2MB BIOS AGP 8X K7VT4A PRO LAN PHY SUPER I/O 1.5V_AGP1 IDE1 IDE2 7 8 9 26 25 24 23 22 GAME1 1 DDR400 PCI1 PCI2 1 FSB_SEL0 1 FSB_SEL1 1 FSB_SEL2 1 ...AUDIO1 JR1 JL1 CMOS BATTERY USB2.0 1 CLRCMOS2 PCI3 SATA FSB400 VIA VT8237 AUDIO CODEC AUX1 CD1 FLOPPY1 PCI4 PCI5 ATA133 5.1CH SATA1 SATA2 PWR_LED1 1 ...
User Manual
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... 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 SATA HDDs, you will start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration... set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you start to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS" to set the RAID configuration by using "VIA RAID Tool" in the folder at the following path: .. \ SATA RAID BIOS You may start the OS installation. Please refer to the document in the Support CD,...
... 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 SATA HDDs, you will start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration... set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you start to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS" to set the RAID configuration by using "VIA RAID Tool" in the folder at the following path: .. \ SATA RAID BIOS You may start the OS installation. Please refer to the document in the Support CD,...
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... Utility Use this mode will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up to enable or disable VIA VT8237 SATA Raid BIOS Utility during POST. Boot Device Priority This allows you to enable or disable the quick boot mode. Boot Device Priority F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select ... this to OS/2 operating system. 4. VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Quick Boot Mode Boot Up Num-Lock Boot To OS/2 Boot From Network VIA SATA Raid Utility Enabled On No Disabled Enabled [ Setup Help ] to set the boot device priority. 32 Boot To OS/2 This enables boot-up .
... Utility Use this mode will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up to enable or disable VIA VT8237 SATA Raid BIOS Utility during POST. Boot Device Priority This allows you to enable or disable the quick boot mode. Boot Device Priority F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select ... this to OS/2 operating system. 4. VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Quick Boot Mode Boot Up Num-Lock Boot To OS/2 Boot From Network VIA SATA Raid Utility Enabled On No Disabled Enabled [ Setup Help ] to set the boot device priority. 32 Boot To OS/2 This enables boot-up .
Quick Installation Guide
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... presented in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield 4 ASRock K7VT4A Pro Motherboard English This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual...ASRock K7VT4A Pro Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K7VT4A Pro Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in the Support CD. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS...
... presented in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield 4 ASRock K7VT4A Pro Motherboard English This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual...ASRock K7VT4A Pro Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K7VT4A Pro Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in the Support CD. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS...
Quick Installation Guide
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... that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ SATA RAID BIOS You may start to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS" to set the RAID configuration by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. EXE" ... is located in the Support CD to display the menus. 15 ASRock K7VT4A Pro Motherboard English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE/ ME / 2000 / XP. The BIOS Setup program is a menu-driven program, which is enabled in ...
... that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ SATA RAID BIOS You may start to use "VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS" to set the RAID configuration by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. EXE" ... is located in the Support CD to display the menus. 15 ASRock K7VT4A Pro Motherboard English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE/ ME / 2000 / XP. The BIOS Setup program is a menu-driven program, which is enabled in ...