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5.3 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility . (For P5BV-E and P5BP-E/4L only 5-14 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-15 5.3.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-21 5.3.3 Initializing the ...Striping (IS) volume 5-43 5.4.4 Managing Arrays 5-46 5.4.5 Viewing SAS topology 5-51 5.5.6 Global Properties 5-53 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-4 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-14 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 6-14 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-15 6.3 VGA...
5.3 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility . (For P5BV-E and P5BP-E/4L only 5-14 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-15 5.3.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-21 5.3.3 Initializing the ...Striping (IS) volume 5-43 5.4.4 Managing Arrays 5-46 5.4.5 Viewing SAS topology 5-51 5.5.6 Global Properties 5-53 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-4 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-14 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 6-14 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-15 6.3 VGA...
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...motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver... installation This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates....
...motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver... installation This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates....
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xiii P5BP-E/4L specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (... 1 x 20-1 pin system panel connector 1 x 20-1 pin auxiliary panel connector 1 x 20-pin TPM connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiii P5BP-E/4L specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (... 1 x 20-1 pin system panel connector 1 x 20-1 pin auxiliary panel connector 1 x 20-pin TPM connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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P5BV-E Series specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS MyLogo3 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.5, WfM2...-E/SAS only: 4 x Blue SAS/SATA connectors ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are ...
P5BV-E Series specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS MyLogo3 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.5, WfM2...-E/SAS only: 4 x Blue SAS/SATA connectors ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are ...
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... may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for details. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the slot...an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
... may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for details. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the slot...an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
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... higher storage capacity. Intel® Matrix Storage. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "6.1 RAID driver installation" for details. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. The RAID 5 configuration is ... RAID 1 segments whose segments are RAID 1 arrays. This technology also allows you to a second drive. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5- 5.1 RAID configurations The server system/motherboard comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID and the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. The Intel®...
... higher storage capacity. Intel® Matrix Storage. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "6.1 RAID driver installation" for details. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. The RAID 5 configuration is ... RAID 1 segments whose segments are RAID 1 arrays. This technology also allows you to a second drive. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5- 5.1 RAID configurations The server system/motherboard comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID and the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. The Intel®...
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To do this: 1. Refer to use the RAID configuration utilities. 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Refer to Chapter 4 for details ... create a RAID set . Refer to display the configuration options. 4. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Go to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 under Windows®...
To do this: 1. Refer to use the RAID configuration utilities. 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Refer to Chapter 4 for details ... create a RAID set . Refer to display the configuration options. 4. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Go to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 under Windows®...
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... in length that can be used to configure as RAID. This screen appears. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set : 1. Press after completing your selection. 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to select. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (stripe) To create a RAID 0 set , then...
... in length that can be used to configure as RAID. This screen appears. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set : 1. Press after completing your selection. 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to select. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (stripe) To create a RAID 0 set , then...
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... selected drive. This name is highlighted. This warning message appears. Create RAID Volume, then press . Are you sure you want to Create Volume menu. 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation From the utility main menu, select 1.
... selected drive. This name is highlighted. This warning message appears. Create RAID Volume, then press . Are you sure you want to Create Volume menu. 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation From the utility main menu, select 1.
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... 0.0 GB Create Volume [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation Create RAID Volume, then press . This name is highlighted. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to uniquely...
... 0.0 GB Create Volume [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation Create RAID Volume, then press . This name is highlighted. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to uniquely...
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Delete RAID Volume, then press to delete volume "VolumeX"? (Y/N): 3. Are you sure you want to the Delete Volume menu. 5-10 Chapter 5: Driver installation Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Use the up/down arrow key to select the ...
Delete RAID Volume, then press to delete volume "VolumeX"? (Y/N): 3. Are you sure you want to the Delete Volume menu. 5-10 Chapter 5: Driver installation Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Use the up/down arrow key to select the ...
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... RAID volume as the original hard disk. 3. Press , then use up/down arrow keys to select the destination disk or press to "Rebuild". 5-12 Chapter 5: Driver installation Select the port of the SATA hard disk drives included in the operating system. Rebuild completes in the RAID array failed, the system displays...
... RAID volume as the original hard disk. 3. Press , then use up/down arrow keys to select the destination disk or press to "Rebuild". 5-12 Chapter 5: Driver installation Select the port of the SATA hard disk drives included in the operating system. Rebuild completes in the RAID array failed, the system displays...
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5.3 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (For P5BV-E and P5BP-E/4L only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you installed...create a RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. During POST, the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility automatically detects the installed SATA ...displays any existing RAID set when the SATA is configured as RAID in the motherboard support CD for details. 5-14 Chapter 5: Driver installation To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn ...
5.3 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (For P5BV-E and P5BP-E/4L only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you installed...create a RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. During POST, the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility automatically detects the installed SATA ...displays any existing RAID set when the SATA is configured as RAID in the motherboard support CD for details. 5-14 Chapter 5: Driver installation To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn ...
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... the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 5-16 Chapter 5: Driver installation Use the arrow keys to include in the RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: 1.
... the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 5-16 Chapter 5: Driver installation Use the arrow keys to include in the RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: 1.
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6. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for optimum performance. 5-18 Chapter 5: Driver installation When creating a RAID 0 set . 8. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select Stripe Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. For server systems, ...
6. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for optimum performance. 5-18 Chapter 5: Driver installation When creating a RAID 0 set . 8. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select Stripe Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. For server systems, ...
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... the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to select New Configuration, then press . 3. Follow steps 8 to create the RAID set. 5-20 Chapter 5: Driver installation
... the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to select New Configuration, then press . 3. Follow steps 8 to create the RAID set. 5-20 Chapter 5: Driver installation
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The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 5-22 Chapter 5: Driver installation Press , select the configurable array, then press . 4.
The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 5-22 Chapter 5: Driver installation Press , select the configurable array, then press . 4.
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... After creating the RAID set(s), you to select the logical drive to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press . 5-24 Chapter 5: Driver installation You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set (s) and prompts you must initialize the logical drives. From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then...
... After creating the RAID set(s), you to select the logical drive to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press . 5-24 Chapter 5: Driver installation You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set (s) and prompts you must initialize the logical drives. From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then...
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When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press . 5-26 Chapter 5: Driver installation 5.
When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press . 5-26 Chapter 5: Driver installation 5.
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You may also press to abort initialization. 7. If desired, press to initialize the drive without confirmation. 6. 5. dialog box, then press . A progress bar appears on screen. When initialization is completed, press . 5-28 Chapter 5: Driver installation When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize?
You may also press to abort initialization. 7. If desired, press to initialize the drive without confirmation. 6. 5. dialog box, then press . A progress bar appears on screen. When initialization is completed, press . 5-28 Chapter 5: Driver installation When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize?