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... Drives 21 8 BIOS Importance / Settings 23 9 Important Information on Intel Option ROM Version 25 10 Configuring BIOS for Intel RAID for Serial ATA on Intel Motherboards 27 10.1 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets 27 10.2 Create RAID 0 or RAID 1 Volume 28 10.3 Delete RAID Volume 28 10.4 Reset RAID Data....3.3 Delete RAID Volume 37 12.3.4 Reset Disks to Non-RAID 39 13 Installing the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition 41 13.1 Installation Caution 41 User's Manual 3
... Drives 21 8 BIOS Importance / Settings 23 9 Important Information on Intel Option ROM Version 25 10 Configuring BIOS for Intel RAID for Serial ATA on Intel Motherboards 27 10.1 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets 27 10.2 Create RAID 0 or RAID 1 Volume 28 10.3 Delete RAID Volume 28 10.4 Reset RAID Data....3.3 Delete RAID Volume 37 12.3.4 Reset Disks to Non-RAID 39 13 Installing the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition 41 13.1 Installation Caution 41 User's Manual 3
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User's Manual 21 Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA hard drive or the connector on Serial ATA hard drives. IDE ... a variety of a SATA data cable (7-pin, 4conductor) which supports the Serial ATA protocol and a SATA power cable. SATA was designed for additional information on the motherboard. SATA combines software transparency, low cost, scalability, and design flexibility. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives requires the use of reasons including performance headroom, cabling...
User's Manual 21 Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA hard drive or the connector on Serial ATA hard drives. IDE ... a variety of a SATA data cable (7-pin, 4conductor) which supports the Serial ATA protocol and a SATA power cable. SATA was designed for additional information on the motherboard. SATA combines software transparency, low cost, scalability, and design flexibility. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives requires the use of reasons including performance headroom, cabling...
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Attach either cable end to the SATA hard drive Note: Both the data and power SATA cables are new designs - Attach the other cable end (B) to the connector (A) on the motherboard 2. you cannot use older 40-pin 80conductor IDE or regular IDE power cables with SATA hard drives. ** You should always carefully follow any instructions that come from the hard drive manufacturer. 22 User's Manual Serial ATA (SATA) R For correct cable installation** (refer to illustration below): 1.
Attach either cable end to the SATA hard drive Note: Both the data and power SATA cables are new designs - Attach the other cable end (B) to the connector (A) on the motherboard 2. you cannot use older 40-pin 80conductor IDE or regular IDE power cables with SATA hard drives. ** You should always carefully follow any instructions that come from the hard drive manufacturer. 22 User's Manual Serial ATA (SATA) R For correct cable installation** (refer to illustration below): 1.
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... up correctly for the RAID controller before installing the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition. If you are using an Intel motherboard with a supported Intel chipset, (see http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/iaa_raid/suppchip.htm) Section 10 identifies how to the... motherboard documentation or contact the motherboard manufacturer or your place of purchase for instructions on properly configuring the system BIOS for Serial ATA. Refer to configure the...
... up correctly for the RAID controller before installing the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition. If you are using an Intel motherboard with a supported Intel chipset, (see http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/iaa_raid/suppchip.htm) Section 10 identifies how to the... motherboard documentation or contact the motherboard manufacturer or your place of purchase for instructions on properly configuring the system BIOS for Serial ATA. Refer to configure the...
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User's Manual 25 RAID 1). Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition version 3.5 automatically checks to see if version 3.5 of the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition, but you will appear ... system BIOS from your system BIOS to one that includes version 3.5 of the Intel RAID Option ROM installed on your system, you first upgrade your motherboard or system manufacturer. Important Information on Intel Option ROM Version R 9 Important Information on Intel Option ROM Version In order to fully utilize the new features...
User's Manual 25 RAID 1). Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition version 3.5 automatically checks to see if version 3.5 of the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition, but you will appear ... system BIOS from your system BIOS to one that includes version 3.5 of the Intel RAID Option ROM installed on your system, you first upgrade your motherboard or system manufacturer. Important Information on Intel Option ROM Version R 9 Important Information on Intel Option ROM Version In order to fully utilize the new features...
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Select option 1 Create RAID Volume and press the key. 2. Select the desired RAID level and press the key. 3. Configuring BIOS for Intel RAID for Serial ATA on Intel Motherboards R 10.2 Create RAID 0 or RAID 1 Volume Note: Please refer to Section 12 for the RAID 0 array by scrolling through the available values by using the or Select the strip value for illustration examples of the Intel RAID Option ROM windows. 1.
Select option 1 Create RAID Volume and press the key. 2. Select the desired RAID level and press the key. 3. Configuring BIOS for Intel RAID for Serial ATA on Intel Motherboards R 10.2 Create RAID 0 or RAID 1 Volume Note: Please refer to Section 12 for the RAID 0 array by scrolling through the available values by using the or Select the strip value for illustration examples of the Intel RAID Option ROM windows. 1.
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... the floppy. To extract these files have been extracted, copied the IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.SYS, IASTOR.CAT, and TXTSETUP.OEM files to continue with your motherboard which is contained inside the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition .EXE package): IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.SYS, IASTOR.CAT, and TXTSETUP.OEM. 3. When queried by the... four files need to specify an additional device. 3. Note: These files should be copied from the following steps: 1. For example: "C:\My Documents\setup.exe" -A -P User's Manual 29
... the floppy. To extract these files have been extracted, copied the IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.SYS, IASTOR.CAT, and TXTSETUP.OEM files to continue with your motherboard which is contained inside the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition .EXE package): IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.SYS, IASTOR.CAT, and TXTSETUP.OEM. 3. When queried by the... four files need to specify an additional device. 3. Note: These files should be copied from the following steps: 1. For example: "C:\My Documents\setup.exe" -A -P User's Manual 29
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...8226; Press the CTRL + i keys when you should be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. User's Manual 31 Intel RAID Option ROM R 12 Intel RAID Option ROM 12.1 12.2 12.3 Description The Intel RAID Option ROM should see a version number... Intel RAID Option ROM 12.3.1 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Volumes The Serial ATA RAID volume may be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset (see the 'Intel(R) RAID for a few seconds: Note: The 'Drive Model', 'Serial #', and 'Size' listed in...
...8226; Press the CTRL + i keys when you should be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. User's Manual 31 Intel RAID Option ROM R 12 Intel RAID Option ROM 12.1 12.2 12.3 Description The Intel RAID Option ROM should see a version number... Intel RAID Option ROM 12.3.1 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Volumes The Serial ATA RAID volume may be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset (see the 'Intel(R) RAID for a few seconds: Note: The 'Drive Model', 'Serial #', and 'Size' listed in...
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...Installing the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition is booting or a hard drive that was included with your motherboard or system. however, you cannot remove or un-install this reason, you will resolve conflicts where the operating system does not properly ...Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility will have the ability to operate the hard drive from the system after installation; User's Manual 41 For this driver from which the system is most likely supplied on the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.
...Installing the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition is booting or a hard drive that was included with your motherboard or system. however, you cannot remove or un-install this reason, you will resolve conflicts where the operating system does not properly ...Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility will have the ability to operate the hard drive from the system after installation; User's Manual 41 For this driver from which the system is most likely supplied on the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.
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... hard drive 2. Open the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility (Start/All Programs/Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition/Intel Application Accelerator) User's Manual 53 To turn a RAID Ready system into RAID 0 or RAID 1 System with an Intel® 82801ER I/O Controller Hub) and one... (configured as RAID Ready Mode) 2. RAID Controller enabled in this section assume that includes the Intel RAID Option ROM 3. Motherboard BIOS that the operating system has been installed on an existing Serial ATA hard drive and the required driver was installed during operating...
... hard drive 2. Open the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility (Start/All Programs/Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition/Intel Application Accelerator) User's Manual 53 To turn a RAID Ready system into RAID 0 or RAID 1 System with an Intel® 82801ER I/O Controller Hub) and one... (configured as RAID Ready Mode) 2. RAID Controller enabled in this section assume that includes the Intel RAID Option ROM 3. Motherboard BIOS that the operating system has been installed on an existing Serial ATA hard drive and the required driver was installed during operating...
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...operating system Note: If you experience any partitions on the hard drives that were previously connected to the system BIOS, please contact the motherboard manufacturer or your place of purchase for the RAID-controlled hard drive(s) from 'RAID' to 'IDE'. 3. Delete any difficulties making ...these changes to the RAID controller 4. Change the IDE configuration for assistance. 64 User's Manual Enter the system BIOS Setup (usually done by pressing a key such as 'F2' or 'Delete' during boot-up) e. Uninstalling the Intel Application...
...operating system Note: If you experience any partitions on the hard drives that were previously connected to the system BIOS, please contact the motherboard manufacturer or your place of purchase for the RAID-controlled hard drive(s) from 'RAID' to 'IDE'. 3. Delete any difficulties making ...these changes to the RAID controller 4. Change the IDE configuration for assistance. 64 User's Manual Enter the system BIOS Setup (usually done by pressing a key such as 'F2' or 'Delete' during boot-up) e. Uninstalling the Intel Application...
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... the computer for all computer systems, such as but not limited to identify the specific Intel chipset that is located on your motherboard. Note: Intel strongly recommends that you open the case. A qualified professional should be able to properly identify the chipset while ... Only qualified and trained professionals should be able to look at the motherboard for qualified and trained professionals only. Chipset Photo Examples (see http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/inf/identify.htm) User's Manual 77 The Intel Chipset Identification Utility can usually be done by looking at...
... the computer for all computer systems, such as but not limited to identify the specific Intel chipset that is located on your motherboard. Note: Intel strongly recommends that you open the case. A qualified professional should be able to properly identify the chipset while ... Only qualified and trained professionals should be able to look at the motherboard for qualified and trained professionals only. Chipset Photo Examples (see http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/inf/identify.htm) User's Manual 77 The Intel Chipset Identification Utility can usually be done by looking at...
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... ATA Data Cable Serial ATA (SATA) data cables are 7-pin cables. Either end of the following illustration shows an example of a SATA data cable: User's Manual 81 The following requirements: • SATA compatible logic either on the motherboard or on the...
... ATA Data Cable Serial ATA (SATA) data cables are 7-pin cables. Either end of the following illustration shows an example of a SATA data cable: User's Manual 81 The following requirements: • SATA compatible logic either on the motherboard or on the...
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.... One end of a SATA power cable: C.6 C.7 C.8 Are a Serial ATA Data and Power Cable Needed for use with IDE Hard Drives If your motherboard has a supported Intel chipset and provides both IDE and Serial ATA connections, you cannot use both Serial ATA and IDE hard drives in a RAID configuration..., please refer to Section 21.2 titled 'Create Volume Manually' for configurations using IDE to use older 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE or regular IDE power cables with 15-pin connectors. In order to ...
.... One end of a SATA power cable: C.6 C.7 C.8 Are a Serial ATA Data and Power Cable Needed for use with IDE Hard Drives If your motherboard has a supported Intel chipset and provides both IDE and Serial ATA connections, you cannot use both Serial ATA and IDE hard drives in a RAID configuration..., please refer to Section 21.2 titled 'Create Volume Manually' for configurations using IDE to use older 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE or regular IDE power cables with 15-pin connectors. In order to ...
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...to upgrade from within a RAID Volume Maximum burst rate of the RAID levels but provides the least protection. Serial ATA port (connector) on a motherboard identified as Port0 Serial ATA port (connector) on a single physical disk within the BIOSes setup utility. A group of both Term used with ... by simply adding a second Serial ATA hard drive and invoking the migration feature 84 User's Manual Basic Input/Output System Same term as 'Strip size': Grouping of data on a motherboard identified as Port1 Power-On Self Test Redundant Array of the primary disk and the mirror disk...
...to upgrade from within a RAID Volume Maximum burst rate of the RAID levels but provides the least protection. Serial ATA port (connector) on a motherboard identified as Port0 Serial ATA port (connector) on a single physical disk within the BIOSes setup utility. A group of both Term used with ... by simply adding a second Serial ATA hard drive and invoking the migration feature 84 User's Manual Basic Input/Output System Same term as 'Strip size': Grouping of data on a motherboard identified as Port1 Power-On Self Test Redundant Array of the primary disk and the mirror disk...
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... safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to...package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from connectors, slots,...
... safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to...package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from connectors, slots,...
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... chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that you need when installing the ASUS P4P800 motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of shutting...
... chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that you need when installing the ASUS P4P800 motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of shutting...
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...cable to match the covered hole on the UltraDMA100/66 cable is removed to PIN 1. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is intentional. P4P800 P4P800 IDE Connectors PIN 1 For UltraDMA100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (... the hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. MS-DOS, Windows 98/ME/NT4.0). • In legacy OS, manually set DMA mode in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA100. You may configure two hard disks to the UltraDMA100/66 master device. 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin ...
...cable to match the covered hole on the UltraDMA100/66 cable is removed to PIN 1. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is intentional. P4P800 P4P800 IDE Connectors PIN 1 For UltraDMA100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (... the hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. MS-DOS, Windows 98/ME/NT4.0). • In legacy OS, manually set DMA mode in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA100. You may configure two hard disks to the UltraDMA100/66 master device. 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin ...
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... malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] Allows selection of the preset overclocking options. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 4-15 Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30] Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal...
... malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] Allows selection of the preset overclocking options. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 4-15 Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30] Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal...
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...DDR SDRAM active command and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available. When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Performance Acceleration Mode [... Delay [8 Clocks] Configuration options: [8 Clocks] [7 Clocks] [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [8 Clocks] ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 4-19 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect).
...DDR SDRAM active command and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available. When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Performance Acceleration Mode [... Delay [8 Clocks] Configuration options: [8 Clocks] [7 Clocks] [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [8 Clocks] ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 4-19 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect).