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... 2-34 2.9.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 2-35 2.9.3 Intel® RAID configurations 2-35 2.9.4 Marvell® SAS RAID configurations 2-43 2.10 Creating a RAID driver disk 2-52 2.10.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 2-52 2.10.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 2-52 2.11 Loading the initial OS default settings 2-54 2.12 Recovery DVD 2-54 2.12...
... 2-34 2.9.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 2-35 2.9.3 Intel® RAID configurations 2-35 2.9.4 Marvell® SAS RAID configurations 2-43 2.10 Creating a RAID driver disk 2-52 2.10.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 2-52 2.10.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 2-52 2.11 Loading the initial OS default settings 2-54 2.12 Recovery DVD 2-54 2.12...
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... to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. Marvell RAID Utility Installs the Marvell RAID utility. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 5 2-5 4/12/10 5:52:55 PM Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that the system supports. Tap...
... to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. Marvell RAID Utility Installs the Marvell RAID utility. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 5 2-5 4/12/10 5:52:55 PM Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that the system supports. Tap...
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... you to create an Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA (SATA) AHCI/RAID driver disk for 32bit XP/Vista operating systems. Intel ICH10R 64 bit AHCI/RAID Driver Allows you to create an Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA (SATA) AHCI/RAID driver disk for 64bit XP/Vista operating systems. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit... SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a Marvell 61xx Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for 32/64bit XP/Vista operating systems. Marvell 64xx/63xx SAS Controller ...
... you to create an Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA (SATA) AHCI/RAID driver disk for 32bit XP/Vista operating systems. Intel ICH10R 64 bit AHCI/RAID Driver Allows you to create an Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA (SATA) AHCI/RAID driver disk for 64bit XP/Vista operating systems. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit... SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a Marvell 61xx Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for 32/64bit XP/Vista operating systems. Marvell 64xx/63xx SAS Controller ...
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...data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be created by the ICH10R chip allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to improve both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology ...new drive for details. 2-34 A500 AS-D920.indb 34 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:43 PM For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of data from the support DVD to boot ...
...data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be created by the ICH10R chip allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to improve both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology ...new drive for details. 2-34 A500 AS-D920.indb 34 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:43 PM For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of data from the support DVD to boot ...
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... Main > Storage Configuration > Configure SATA as, then press . 3. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 35 2-35 4/12/10 5:53:43 PM Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). Select [RAID], then press . 5. 2.9.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The...
... Main > Storage Configuration > Configure SATA as, then press . 3. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 35 2-35 4/12/10 5:53:43 PM Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). Select [RAID], then press . 5. 2.9.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The...
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... INFORMATION ] Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size XX.XXGB XX.XXGB XX.XXGB XX.XXGB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to ...create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 3....
... INFORMATION ] Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size XX.XXGB XX.XXGB XX.XXGB XX.XXGB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to ...create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 3....
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... XXXXXXXX Size Status XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to configure as RAID. Create RAID Volume and press . Enter a name for the RAID 0 set : 1. Press after completing your selection. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the...is highlighted, press to select the hard disk drives to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-SelectsDisk [ENTER]-Done 5. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 37 2-37 4/12/10 5:53:46 PM From the utility main menu, select 1. Creating...
... XXXXXXXX Size Status XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to configure as RAID. Create RAID Volume and press . Enter a name for the RAID 0 set : 1. Press after completing your selection. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the...is highlighted, press to select the hard disk drives to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-SelectsDisk [ENTER]-Done 5. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 37 2-37 4/12/10 5:53:46 PM From the utility main menu, select 1. Creating...
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...53:47 PM The following warning message appears. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default stripe size is highlighted. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher ...stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 0 array, and then press . Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128 KB. Press when the Create Volume item is...
...53:47 PM The following warning message appears. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default stripe size is highlighted. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher ...stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 0 array, and then press . Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128 KB. Press when the Create Volume item is...
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... 4. When the Capacity item is highlighted. When the RAID Level item is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. The following screen appears. Create RAID Volume and press . ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 39 2-39 4/12/10 5:53...:48 PM Press to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume ...
... 4. When the Capacity item is highlighted. When the RAID Level item is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. The following screen appears. Create RAID Volume and press . ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 39 2-39 4/12/10 5:53...:48 PM Press to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume ...
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...40 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:48 PM From the utility main menu, select 1. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume10 RAID10(RAID0+1) Select Disks 64KB XXX GB Create Volume [ HELP ] Enter a unique volume name that you ...;]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to select RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and then press . 4. Enter the RAID volume capacity that has no special characters and is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to select the stripe size...
...40 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:48 PM From the utility main menu, select 1. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume10 RAID10(RAID0+1) Select Disks 64KB XXX GB Create Volume [ HELP ] Enter a unique volume name that you ...;]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to select RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and then press . 4. Enter the RAID volume capacity that has no special characters and is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to select the stripe size...
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... Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume5 RAID5(Parity) Select Disks 64KB XXX GB Create Volume [ HELP ] Enter a unique volume name that has... [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) To create a RAID 5 set and press . 3. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. From the utility main menu, select 1. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 41 2-41 4/12/10 5:53:49 ...
... Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume5 RAID5(Parity) Select Disks 64KB XXX GB Create Volume [ HELP ] Enter a unique volume name that has... [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) To create a RAID 5 set and press . 3. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. From the utility main menu, select 1. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 41 2-41 4/12/10 5:53:49 ...
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... following screen appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want and then press . Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want to set, and then press to 128 KB. Use the up /down arrow key to highlight the drive you... 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX [ SELECT DISKS ] Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size Status XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk Select 3 to 6 disks to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. A small triangle marks the selected...
... following screen appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want and then press . Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want to set, and then press to 128 KB. Use the up /down arrow key to highlight the drive you... 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX [ SELECT DISKS ] Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size Status XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk Select 3 to 6 disks to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. A small triangle marks the selected...
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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in the BIOS Setup before you to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1/2. 2. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 43 2-43 4/12/10 5:53:52 PM In the Advanced menu, go... to save the changes and exit. Press to Onboard Devices Configuration, and enable both Marvell SAS and SAS Boot ROM. 4. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must...
... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in the BIOS Setup before you to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1/2. 2. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 43 2-43 4/12/10 5:53:52 PM In the Advanced menu, go... to save the changes and exit. Press to Onboard Devices Configuration, and enable both Marvell SAS and SAS Boot ROM. 4. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must...
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...1. Boot up your computer. 2. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] Adapter 1 [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] VendorID:DeviceID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: Adapter Serial Number: IRQ Number: Port 0 SAS Address: Port 1 SAS Address: Port 2 SAS... 5005043011AB0000 5005043011AB0000 ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 3. Press and select a desired adapter for RAID configuration. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Select Adapter Adapter 1 ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 2-44 A500 AS-D920.indb...
...1. Boot up your computer. 2. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] Adapter 1 [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] VendorID:DeviceID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: Adapter Serial Number: IRQ Number: Port 0 SAS Address: Port 1 SAS Address: Port 2 SAS... 5005043011AB0000 5005043011AB0000 ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 3. Press and select a desired adapter for RAID configuration. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Select Adapter Adapter 1 ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 2-44 A500 AS-D920.indb...
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... Create array Delete array Spare Management ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 2. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 45 2-45 4/12/10 5:53:54 PM Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set To create a RAID set . From the utility menu bar, select RAID > Create array. Use the arrow key to select a disk and press or...
... Create array Delete array Spare Management ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 2. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 45 2-45 4/12/10 5:53:54 PM Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set To create a RAID set . From the utility menu bar, select RAID > Create array. Use the arrow key to select a disk and press or...
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... in Create Array screen. 2-46 A500 AS-D920.indb 46 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:56 PM The RAID sets that you are not allowed to create **I01NCDErXeRMCSP01TaaaatotixprredaitScpALiiereztrveySDSSae((iiAAylMMzsSSBBek))::N::::aSSmTTR116e33A444I66K33*D44B66RRR088AAA7700III55DDD44011SS0SS Quick Init : No Cache Mode : WriteBack Array Name : Disks... ID : 0 1 NEXT RAID Config Size Max Speed 36.6GB SAS 3.0 36.6GB SAS 3.0 Status FREE FREE ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit • The available RAID sets vary with the number of disks you keep the default...
... in Create Array screen. 2-46 A500 AS-D920.indb 46 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:56 PM The RAID sets that you are not allowed to create **I01NCDErXeRMCSP01TaaaatotixprredaitScpALiiereztrveySDSSae((iiAAylMMzsSSBBek))::N::::aSSmTTR116e33A444I66K33*D44B66RRR088AAA7700III55DDD44011SS0SS Quick Init : No Cache Mode : WriteBack Array Name : Disks... ID : 0 1 NEXT RAID Config Size Max Speed 36.6GB SAS 3.0 36.6GB SAS 3.0 Status FREE FREE ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit • The available RAID sets vary with the number of disks you keep the default...
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... SAS 3.0 FULLASSIGN ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 47 2-47 4/12/10 5:53:57 PM The newly created array appears in the RAID menu. 6. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Select free disks to confirm the array creation...
... SAS 3.0 FULLASSIGN ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 47 2-47 4/12/10 5:53:57 PM The newly created array appears in the RAID menu. 6. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Select free disks to confirm the array creation...
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...The Delete array screen appears. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] Delete array [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config ID Name 0 NEXT Size Level Status Stripe CacheMode Members 73.2GB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB WriteBack 0,1 ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 2.... the confirmation screen appears. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Delete array RAID Config ID Name *0 NEXT Size Level Status Stripe CacheMode Members 73.2GB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB WriteBack 0,1, Delete the array?[Y] 3.
...The Delete array screen appears. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] Delete array [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config ID Name 0 NEXT Size Level Status Stripe CacheMode Members 73.2GB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB WriteBack 0,1 ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 2.... the confirmation screen appears. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Delete array RAID Config ID Name *0 NEXT Size Level Status Stripe CacheMode Members 73.2GB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB WriteBack 0,1, Delete the array?[Y] 3.
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...1. The utility verifies the selected disk. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] Select Device For Advanced Operation [ RAID ] [Physical Disks] ID Port Disk Name 0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 1 1 SAS : ST336754SS Size Max ASdpveaendced Menu 36.7GB SAS 3.0Disk Verify 36.7GB... SAS 3.0Low Level Format ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 2. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 49 2-49 4/12/10 5:53:59 PM Advanced Operation From the utility menu bar, select Devices, and ...
...1. The utility verifies the selected disk. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] Select Device For Advanced Operation [ RAID ] [Physical Disks] ID Port Disk Name 0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 1 1 SAS : ST336754SS Size Max ASdpveaendced Menu 36.7GB SAS 3.0Disk Verify 36.7GB... SAS 3.0Low Level Format ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 2. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 49 2-49 4/12/10 5:53:59 PM Advanced Operation From the utility menu bar, select Devices, and ...
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...Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:54:01 PM Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Select Device For Advanced Operation [Physical Disks] ID Port Disk Name 0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 1 1 SAS : ST336754SS Size Max ASdpveaendced Menu ...on the selected disk. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] Select Device For Advanced Operation [ RAID ] [Physical Disks] ID Port Disk Name 0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 1 1 SAS : ST336754SS Size Max ASdpveaendced Menu 36.7GB SAS 3.0Disk ...
...Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:54:01 PM Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Select Device For Advanced Operation [Physical Disks] ID Port Disk Name 0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 1 1 SAS : ST336754SS Size Max ASdpveaendced Menu ...on the selected disk. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] Select Device For Advanced Operation [ RAID ] [Physical Disks] ID Port Disk Name 0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 1 1 SAS : ST336754SS Size Max ASdpveaendced Menu 36.7GB SAS 3.0Disk ...