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... Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-38 5.7 Boot menu 5-40 5.8 Monitor menu 5-42 5.9 Security menu 5-43 5.10 Tool menu 5-44 5.11 Exit menu 5-45 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for data...
... Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-38 5.7 Boot menu 5-40 5.8 Monitor menu 5-42 5.9 Security menu 5-43 5.10 Tool menu 5-44 5.11 Exit menu 5-45 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for data...
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... of configuring a server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. ix This symbol of electronic products. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This...
... of configuring a server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. ix This symbol of electronic products. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This...
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...; Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit (Subject to change without any notice) Per Node: - 1 x External Serial Port - 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB6-iKVM) - 2 x USB 2.0 ports - 1 x VGA port - 1 x Internal A Type USB Port Out of Band Management Remote Solution Hardware Software Default ASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support Intel Node Management ASUS ASWM Enterprise Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 756mm x 444mm x 88mm (2U) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) 25 Kg Power Supply 2 fixed power...
...; Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit (Subject to change without any notice) Per Node: - 1 x External Serial Port - 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB6-iKVM) - 2 x USB 2.0 ports - 1 x VGA port - 1 x Internal A Type USB Port Out of Band Management Remote Solution Hardware Software Default ASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support Intel Node Management ASUS ASWM Enterprise Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 756mm x 444mm x 88mm (2U) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) 25 Kg Power Supply 2 fixed power...
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The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 5. Hot-swap HDD trays (SAS and SATA) 6. Z9PH-D16 (for RS720Q-E7/RS12 use ); System fans 4. Front LED Boards Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to any system component. ASUS Z9PH-D16/QDR (for RS726Q-E7/RS12 use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY...
The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 5. Hot-swap HDD trays (SAS and SATA) 6. Z9PH-D16 (for RS720Q-E7/RS12 use ); System fans 4. Front LED Boards Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to any system component. ASUS Z9PH-D16/QDR (for RS726Q-E7/RS12 use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY...
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.... 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 2-17 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Connect the cable(s) to the following tables. 3. Assign an IRQ to the card. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 6. Install the software drivers...
.... 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 2-17 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Connect the cable(s) to the following tables. 3. Assign an IRQ to the card. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 6. Install the software drivers...
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... contents Jumpers 1. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 6 DIMM thermal event Setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) Page 4-6 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-8 4-9 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-2 [Lght blue], SATA3-4 [Black]) 2. Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1) 11. BMC LED (BMC_LED) 3. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (8-1 pin ISGPIO1) 7. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2) 9. Standby power LED Page 4-19 4-19 4-20 ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 4-5 ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1-4 [Light Blue...
... contents Jumpers 1. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 6 DIMM thermal event Setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) Page 4-6 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-8 4-9 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-2 [Lght blue], SATA3-4 [Black]) 2. Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1) 11. BMC LED (BMC_LED) 3. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (8-1 pin ISGPIO1) 7. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2) 9. Standby power LED Page 4-19 4-19 4-20 ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 4-5 ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1-4 [Light Blue...
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... Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU Configuration CPU Power Management Configuration Chipset Configuration PCH SATA Configuration PCH SCU Configuration PCI Subsystem Setting Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration USB Configuration Trusted Computing ACPI Settings WHEA Configuration APM Onboard LAN Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection ME Subsystem Legacy Devices Configuration Runtime Error Logging CPU Configuration Parameters...
... Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU Configuration CPU Power Management Configuration Chipset Configuration PCH SATA Configuration PCH SCU Configuration PCI Subsystem Setting Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration USB Configuration Trusted Computing ACPI Settings WHEA Configuration APM Onboard LAN Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection ME Subsystem Legacy Devices Configuration Runtime Error Logging CPU Configuration Parameters...
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... allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to set the SATA configuration. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a feature defined in teh Serial ATA Specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] Staggered spin-up attached SATA devices to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup When read/write of commands. •...
... allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to set the SATA configuration. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a feature defined in teh Serial ATA Specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] Staggered spin-up attached SATA devices to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup When read/write of commands. •...
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...] ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 5-25 DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Enables or disables Legacy USB device support. USB Hardware Delays and Time-outs USB transfer time-out Device reset time-out Mass Storage Devices USB Ports Configuration [20 sec] [20 sec] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 5.4.8 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices...
...] ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 5-25 DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Enables or disables Legacy USB device support. USB Hardware Delays and Time-outs USB transfer time-out Device reset time-out Mass Storage Devices USB Ports Configuration [20 sec] [20 sec] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 5.4.8 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices...
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... Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using ) will exchange data. Console Redirection Settings This item becomes configurable only when you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] Enables...
... Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using ) will exchange data. Console Redirection Settings This item becomes configurable only when you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] Enables...
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... appears only when you to change the serial port mode. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Standard Serial Port Mode] 5.4.17 Runtime Error Logging Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Mode [Standard Serial Port Mode] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Error Logging. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends...
... appears only when you to change the serial port mode. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Standard Serial Port Mode] 5.4.17 Runtime Error Logging Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Mode [Standard Serial Port Mode] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Error Logging. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends...
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... must be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To change the system security settings. ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 5-43 Otherwise, you might be entered to boot or enter Setup. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the...
... must be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To change the system security settings. ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 5-43 Otherwise, you might be entered to boot or enter Setup. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the...
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... following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM Utility with each stripe unit having to be of three identical hard disk drives for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software...
... following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM Utility with each stripe unit having to be of three identical hard disk drives for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software...
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... RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 6-3 To install the SATA hard disks for RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Set SATA Mode to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you can create a RAID set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the motherboard. 3. For example, use the RAID configuration utility. Connect a SATA signal cable to the SATA connector on the Serial ATA connectors supported by...
... RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 6-3 To install the SATA hard disks for RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Set SATA Mode to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you can create a RAID set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the motherboard. 3. For example, use the RAID configuration utility. Connect a SATA signal cable to the SATA connector on the Serial ATA connectors supported by...
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...POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to select an option from the connected SATA ODD. 3. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No:00 Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 1 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 2 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 3 ST3160812AS 152114MB Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup...
...POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to select an option from the connected SATA ODD. 3. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No:00 Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 1 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 2 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 3 ST3160812AS 152114MB Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup...
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...array. Press to configure array setting. 4. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - 2. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to the SATA ports. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to include in the RAID set . 3. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT...
...array. Press to configure array setting. 4. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - 2. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to the SATA ports. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to include in the RAID set . 3. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT...
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... the drive number. ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 6-11 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00 1 ONLIN A00-01 2 READY 3 READY Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual...
... the drive number. ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 6-11 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00 1 ONLIN A00-01 2 READY 3 READY Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual...
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... Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu...
... Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu...
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... Non-RAID Disk 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to Non-RAID 4. ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 6-25 The RAID BIOS setup screThe RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to display the utility main menu...
... Non-RAID Disk 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to Non-RAID 4. ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12, RS724Q-E7/RS12, RS726Q-E7/RS12 6-25 The RAID BIOS setup screThe RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to display the utility main menu...
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... 7: Driver installation Use the arrow keys to boot from the connected SATA ODD. A floppy disk with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of RAID driver disk you have to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. Restart the computer, and then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. This part provides the instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® XP / Server 2003 or Linux operating system on how to be manually adjusted. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes, and...
... 7: Driver installation Use the arrow keys to boot from the connected SATA ODD. A floppy disk with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of RAID driver disk you have to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. Restart the computer, and then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. This part provides the instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® XP / Server 2003 or Linux operating system on how to be manually adjusted. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes, and...