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... any hard drive can take advantage of faster boot times and data reads. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can be accomplished easily with version 9.5, a brand new user interface makes creating and managing your storage simple and ... replacement hard drive is installed, data fault tolerance is easily restored. By combining from two to users of three fault-tolerant RAID levels: RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Intel Rapid Storage Technology provides benefits to six drives in the event of a hard drive failure. When using one...
... any hard drive can take advantage of faster boot times and data reads. Valuable digital memories are protected against data loss in a RAID 0 configuration, data can be accomplished easily with version 9.5, a brand new user interface makes creating and managing your storage simple and ... replacement hard drive is installed, data fault tolerance is easily restored. By combining from two to users of three fault-tolerant RAID levels: RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Intel Rapid Storage Technology provides benefits to six drives in the event of a hard drive failure. When using one...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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Create a RAID Array 1. Here we take RAID 1 for example. 3. In "Select Volume Type", click "Real-time data protection (RAID 1)". Double-click "Intel Rapid Storage Technology" icon, then below main screen appears. 2. Click "Next". 6 Click the "Create" icon to create a RAID array.
Create a RAID Array 1. Here we take RAID 1 for example. 3. In "Select Volume Type", click "Real-time data protection (RAID 1)". Double-click "Intel Rapid Storage Technology" icon, then below main screen appears. 2. Click "Next". 6 Click the "Create" icon to create a RAID array.
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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Click "Next". 5. In "Configure Volume", you may review the selected configuration. Then click "Create Volume". 7 4. In "Confirm Volume Creation", you need to key-in the Volume Name with 1-16 letters, select the RAID disks, and then specify the volume size.
Click "Next". 5. In "Configure Volume", you may review the selected configuration. Then click "Create Volume". 7 4. In "Confirm Volume Creation", you need to key-in the Volume Name with 1-16 letters, select the RAID disks, and then specify the volume size.
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10. Then follow the instructions on the New Simple Volume Wizard. 11. Finally you can start to use RAID 1 function. 10
10. Then follow the instructions on the New Simple Volume Wizard. 11. Finally you can start to use RAID 1 function. 10
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Delete a RAID Array You can also use this utility to delete the RAID array or configure other RAID functions. 11
Delete a RAID Array You can also use this utility to delete the RAID array or configure other RAID functions. 11
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... Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Click F10 to create a RAID volume. 1. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. When finished press Enter. 12 Click... and press Enter. 4. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the list of hard drives by using the up or down arrow keys to select ...
... Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Click F10 to create a RAID volume. 1. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Create a RAID Volume Use the following steps to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program. When finished press Enter. 12 Click... and press Enter. 4. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press Enter. 5. Unless you have selected RAID 1, use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the list of hard drives by using the up or down arrow keys to select ...
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.... Press Enter to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP... the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. 7. At this point, you see a prompt that says, ...
.... Press Enter to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP... the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. 7. At this point, you see a prompt that says, ...
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... the Intel Rapid Storage Technology user interface in the floppy drive until the system reboots. During Windows setup, create a partition and file system on the RAID volume as needed. 7. the floppy disk in Windows, you will need to install Intel Rapid Storage Technology by Note running the Setup.exe process after...
... the Intel Rapid Storage Technology user interface in the floppy drive until the system reboots. During Windows setup, create a partition and file system on the RAID volume as needed. 7. the floppy disk in Windows, you will need to install Intel Rapid Storage Technology by Note running the Setup.exe process after...
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... conditions are met, use the following conditions are met: • Your system has a RAID I want to use RAID but my OS is already installed, you will need to create a RAID volume. 1. You can also create a new RAID volume using the newly added hard drives. 15 If your operating system is already installed...? If you wish to enable it, you will not be able to use RAID as long as the following steps to reinstall the operating system. Turn off the system and install one or more additional hard drives. 3. You...
... conditions are met, use the following conditions are met: • Your system has a RAID I want to use RAID but my OS is already installed, you will need to create a RAID volume. 1. You can also create a new RAID volume using the newly added hard drives. 15 If your operating system is already installed...? If you wish to enable it, you will not be able to use RAID as long as the following steps to reinstall the operating system. Turn off the system and install one or more additional hard drives. 3. You...
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...). You do not have a floppy drive on Microsoft Windows Vista* and Microsoft Windows 7* because Intel provided a RAID driver as part of the final package. Press F6 when you see a message in RAID mode or AHCI mode, the F6 installation method must be prompted with the necessary files. Setup will happen... beginning of the operating system. 16 Use the following steps to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver using F6 when in AHCI/RAID mode In order to install an operating system onto a single Serial ATA hard drive when the system is in the status line that says,...
...). You do not have a floppy drive on Microsoft Windows Vista* and Microsoft Windows 7* because Intel provided a RAID driver as part of the final package. Press F6 when you see a message in RAID mode or AHCI mode, the F6 installation method must be prompted with the necessary files. Setup will happen... beginning of the operating system. 16 Use the following steps to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver using F6 when in AHCI/RAID mode In order to install an operating system onto a single Serial ATA hard drive when the system is in the status line that says,...
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...*, Windows 2000* and Windows Server 2003*. To extract these files, run the executable (e.g. It is available for systems using any supported RAID Note controller hub by replacing the text within the quotation marks. // Insert the lines below into the UNATTEND.TXT file [MassStorageDrivers] "...Intel(R) 82801R/DO/DH SATA RAID Controller" = OEM 18 IATA88ENU.EXE for RAID: This same procedure can be used to install the RAID or AHCI driver via unattended install. 1. Extract the IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF,...
...*, Windows 2000* and Windows Server 2003*. To extract these files, run the executable (e.g. It is available for systems using any supported RAID Note controller hub by replacing the text within the quotation marks. // Insert the lines below into the UNATTEND.TXT file [MassStorageDrivers] "...Intel(R) 82801R/DO/DH SATA RAID Controller" = OEM 18 IATA88ENU.EXE for RAID: This same procedure can be used to install the RAID or AHCI driver via unattended install. 1. Extract the IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF,...
Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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.... 5. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST ... you intend to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in system at this point! 3. UI setup instruction: 1. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you...
.... 5. Once open RST GUI from either Start Menu or by step instructions below. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to a RAID mode system, then install all performance testing, chose "Maximized" mode. 7. After clicking OK button, SRT will enable automatically, and the RST ... you intend to build RAID 0 or RAID 1 in system at this point! 3. UI setup instruction: 1. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10.5 or later. 2. For the new version RST driver, please check our website for the latest information: http://www.asrock.com * Before you...
User Manual
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...Slots 22 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 23 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.9 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 31 2.10 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 34 2.11 Jumpers Setup 36 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 37 2.13 Smart Switches 42 2.14 Dr. Debug 43 2.15 Serial... HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 49 2.20 Driver Installation Guide 51 2.21 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 51 2.22 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without...
...Slots 22 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 23 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.9 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 31 2.10 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 34 2.11 Jumpers Setup 36 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 37 2.13 Smart Switches 42 2.14 Dr. Debug 43 2.15 Serial... HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 49 2.20 Driver Installation Guide 51 2.21 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 51 2.22 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without...
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... Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (SATA3_1 connector is ...Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA3 Connector - 2 x Ready-to 5Gb/s - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions 7 Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector -...
... Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (SATA3_1 connector is ...Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA3 Connector - 2 x Ready-to 5Gb/s - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions 7 Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector -...
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... disk. 2.16 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology) functions. 2.15 Serial ATA (SATA...) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology) functions. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power...
... disk. 2.16 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology) functions. 2.15 Serial ATA (SATA...) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology) functions. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power...
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... Plug Function? If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is still power-on and in working condition....RAID / AHCI mode. However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD. However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA3 HDD. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? Intel® Z68... for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. Intel® Z68 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new ...
... Plug Function? If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is still power-on and in working condition....RAID / AHCI mode. However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD. However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA3 HDD. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? Intel® Z68... for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. Intel® Z68 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new ...
User Manual
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... both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. The SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD, which supports SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug. * The SATA / SATAII / SATA3 Hot Plug feature .... 2. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www...
... both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. The SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD, which supports SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug. * The SATA / SATAII / SATA3 Hot Plug feature .... 2. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www...
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... Information" for proper configuration. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation guide in the folder at the following path: .. \ Intel Rapid Storage Information If you are allowed..., the drivers you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from the Support CD again so that "Intel Rapid Storage" will be auto-detected and listed on your optical drive ...
... Information" for proper configuration. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation guide in the folder at the following path: .. \ Intel Rapid Storage Information If you are allowed..., the drivers you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from the Support CD again so that "Intel Rapid Storage" will be auto-detected and listed on your optical drive ...
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... Set Up UEFI. A. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. A. B. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM... Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 2.22.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 52 Using SATA / SATAII /...
... Set Up UEFI. A. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. A. B. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM... Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 2.22.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 52 Using SATA / SATAII /...
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... set "SATA Mode" to select SATA mode. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Mode Use this item to [IDE Mode]. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled].
... set "SATA Mode" to select SATA mode. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Mode Use this item to [IDE Mode]. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled].