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...HDD Cable x 2 SPDIF Cable x 1 User's Manual x 1 Overclock Guide x 1 Serial ATA Cable x 4 BRI-2 SLI Bridge x 1 Retention Bracket x 1 Fully Setup Driver CD x 1 SATA RAID Driver Disk x 1 Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x 1 SLI-NF4 Selector Card x 1 (pre-installed) USB 2.0 Cable x 1 (optional) IEEE 1394A Cable x 1 (optional) ...equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Biostar T-Series TForce4 SLI FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this publication, in part or in whole, ...
...HDD Cable x 2 SPDIF Cable x 1 User's Manual x 1 Overclock Guide x 1 Serial ATA Cable x 4 BRI-2 SLI Bridge x 1 Retention Bracket x 1 Fully Setup Driver CD x 1 SATA RAID Driver Disk x 1 Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x 1 SLI-NF4 Selector Card x 1 (pre-installed) USB 2.0 Cable x 1 (optional) IEEE 1394A Cable x 1 (optional) ...equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Biostar T-Series TForce4 SLI FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this publication, in part or in whole, ...
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Biostar T-Series TForce4 SLI PACKAGE CHECKLIST ...I /O Slots:...5 B. Memory Space...4 C. Card and I CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ...1 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES ...1 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS ...2 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATIONS ...3 2.1 CPU ASSEMBLY ...3 A. About FAN Headers ...3 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY...4 A. Connectors and Headers:...6 CHAPTER 3: NVIDIA SLI FUNCTION ...12 3.1 REQUIREMENTS...12 3.2 PLACING THE SLI-NF4 SELECTOR CARD ...12 3.3 THINGS TO NOTICE...13 3.4 INSTALLING SLI-READY GRAPHICS CARDS ...13 3.5 ENABLING MULTI...
Biostar T-Series TForce4 SLI PACKAGE CHECKLIST ...I /O Slots:...5 B. Memory Space...4 C. Card and I CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ...1 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES ...1 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS ...2 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATIONS ...3 2.1 CPU ASSEMBLY ...3 A. About FAN Headers ...3 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY...4 A. Connectors and Headers:...6 CHAPTER 3: NVIDIA SLI FUNCTION ...12 3.1 REQUIREMENTS...12 3.2 PLACING THE SLI-NF4 SELECTOR CARD ...12 3.3 THINGS TO NOTICE...13 3.4 INSTALLING SLI-READY GRAPHICS CARDS ...13 3.5 ENABLING MULTI...
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BIOS Update...18 B. CPU Overheated...18 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING ...19 GERMAN...20 FRENCH ...21 ITALIAN ...22 SPANISH...23 PORTUGUESE ...24 POLAND...25 RUSSIAN ...26 ARABIC ...27 JAPANESE ...28 iii User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce4 SLI CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP...18 5.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE...18 5.2 EXTRA INFORMATION ...18 A.
BIOS Update...18 B. CPU Overheated...18 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING ...19 GERMAN...20 FRENCH ...21 ITALIAN ...22 SPANISH...23 PORTUGUESE ...24 POLAND...25 RUSSIAN ...26 ARABIC ...27 JAPANESE ...28 iii User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce4 SLI CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP...18 5.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE...18 5.2 EXTRA INFORMATION ...18 A.
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...-1. - One CD-ROM audio-in fastest networking performance. Two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors. Three PCI slots. Biostar T-Series Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU Supports Socket 939. AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 and 64 bit computing. Maximum...PEX16-1 and PEX16-2. - Supports NVIDIA StreamThru technology Isochronous controller paired with transfer up to 400Mb/s. 1 TForce4 SLI Gigabit Ethernet LAN NVIDIA Gigabit MAC + VITESSE Gigabit PHY VSC8201. Supports AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 /Athlon 64 X2 processors....
...-1. - One CD-ROM audio-in fastest networking performance. Two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors. Three PCI slots. Biostar T-Series Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU Supports Socket 939. AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 and 64 bit computing. Maximum...PEX16-1 and PEX16-2. - Supports NVIDIA StreamThru technology Isochronous controller paired with transfer up to 400Mb/s. 1 TForce4 SLI Gigabit Ethernet LAN NVIDIA Gigabit MAC + VITESSE Gigabit PHY VSC8201. Supports AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 /Athlon 64 X2 processors....
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Biostar T-Series 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS JATXPWR1 IDE1 JDDR_0V>3V IDE2 DIMM3 DIMM1 JSFAN2 JCFAN1 DIMM4 DIMM2 CPU1 Socket 939 JSATA2 JSATA1 JSATA4 JCI1 JSFAN1 JSATA3 JCMOS1 BAT1 JNBFAN1 PWRSW RSTSW FDD1 nForce4 SLI JUSB3 LED_DIMM LED_ JUSB2 5SB JUSBV1 LED_D1 LED_D2 JUSB1 J1394A1 IEEE 1394 Chip BIOS JPANEL1 TForce4 SLI SLI1 J1394PWR1 PEX16-1 PEX16-2 JSPDIF_OUT...
Biostar T-Series 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS JATXPWR1 IDE1 JDDR_0V>3V IDE2 DIMM3 DIMM1 JSFAN2 JCFAN1 DIMM4 DIMM2 CPU1 Socket 939 JSATA2 JSATA1 JSATA4 JCI1 JSFAN1 JSATA3 JCMOS1 BAT1 JNBFAN1 PWRSW RSTSW FDD1 nForce4 SLI JUSB3 LED_DIMM LED_ JUSB2 5SB JUSBV1 LED_D1 LED_D2 JUSB1 J1394A1 IEEE 1394 Chip BIOS JPANEL1 TForce4 SLI SLI1 J1394PWR1 PEX16-1 PEX16-2 JSPDIF_OUT...
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Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. TForce4 SLI Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to a 90-degree angle. B. It supports 3 pin head connector. This completes ... locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up to complete the installation. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. Biostar T-Series Chapter 2: Hardware Installations 2.1 CPU ASSEMBLY A.
Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. TForce4 SLI Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to a 90-degree angle. B. It supports 3 pin head connector. This completes ... locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up to complete the installation. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. Biostar T-Series Chapter 2: Hardware Installations 2.1 CPU ASSEMBLY A.
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.../512MB/1GB *1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM3 TForce4 SLI B. "SS" represents Single Side DDR memory module. Notes: To remove the DDR modules, push the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot outward at... E3 Rev E6 Rev E6 4 User's Manual Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2. Biostar T-Series 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY A. DDR Modules 1. DDR Installation Notice For AMD K8 939 CPU launched before Rev.
.../512MB/1GB *1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM3 TForce4 SLI B. "SS" represents Single Side DDR memory module. Notes: To remove the DDR modules, push the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot outward at... E3 Rev E6 Rev E6 4 User's Manual Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2. Biostar T-Series 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY A. DDR Modules 1. DDR Installation Notice For AMD K8 939 CPU launched before Rev.
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... up to four hard disk drives. The first hard drive should always be connected to 2GB/s per direction. PEX16-1/PEX16-2 (SLI Mode): - PEX16-1 PEX1-1 PEX1-2 PEX16-2 User's Manual Biostar T-Series 2.3 PERIPHERALS A. TForce4 SLI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1~PCI3 This motherboard is a bus standard for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 3 standard...
... up to four hard disk drives. The first hard drive should always be connected to 2GB/s per direction. PEX16-1/PEX16-2 (SLI Mode): - PEX16-1 PEX1-1 PEX1-2 PEX16-2 User's Manual Biostar T-Series 2.3 PERIPHERALS A. TForce4 SLI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1~PCI3 This motherboard is a bus standard for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 3 standard...
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... 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 1 13 15 Ground 16 PS_ON 17 Ground 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground TForce4 SLI ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR2 By connecting JATXPWR2, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 21 34 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground ...4 Ground PCI-Express x16 Slot Power Source Connector: JPEXPWR1 When SLI mode is enabled, please plug in this PEX power source connector to make sure the system is "open". Biostar T-Series B. Connectors and Headers: How to setup Jumpers The illustration shows how to connect 24-pin...
... 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 1 13 15 Ground 16 PS_ON 17 Ground 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground TForce4 SLI ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR2 By connecting JATXPWR2, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 21 34 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground ...4 Ground PCI-Express x16 Slot Power Source Connector: JPEXPWR1 When SLI mode is enabled, please plug in this PEX power source connector to make sure the system is "open". Biostar T-Series B. Connectors and Headers: How to setup Jumpers The illustration shows how to connect 24-pin...
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TForce4 SLI Front Panel Audio-out Header: JAUDIO2 This connector will disable the output on back panel audio connectors. It will allow user to connect the audio ... (default) 3 3 1 1 Pin 2-3 Close Note: In order to support this function "Power-on system via USB device," J1394_USBV1 jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually. Biostar T-Series Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse: JKBMSV1 Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for USB ports at J1394_USB1 and JUSBLAN1 are powered with +5V standby voltage...
TForce4 SLI Front Panel Audio-out Header: JAUDIO2 This connector will disable the output on back panel audio connectors. It will allow user to connect the audio ... (default) 3 3 1 1 Pin 2-3 Close Note: In order to support this function "Power-on system via USB device," J1394_USBV1 jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually. Biostar T-Series Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse: JKBMSV1 Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for USB ports at J1394_USB1 and JUSBLAN1 are powered with +5V standby voltage...
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Biostar T-Series Digital Audio-out Connector: JSPDIF_OUT This connector allows users to connect the front 1394 port for digital image devices. 91 Pin Assignment 1 A+ 2 A3 Ground 4 ... OUT 3 Ground 31 Power Source Header for 1394 Chip: J1394PWR1 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: +3.3V for 1394 chipset (default). 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: +3.3V SB for 1394 chipset. 31 TForce4 SLI Power Source Header for USB Ports at Front Panel: JUSBV1 Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for 1394A Firewire Port at front panel.
Biostar T-Series Digital Audio-out Connector: JSPDIF_OUT This connector allows users to connect the front 1394 port for digital image devices. 91 Pin Assignment 1 A+ 2 A3 Ground 4 ... OUT 3 Ground 31 Power Source Header for 1394 Chip: J1394PWR1 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: +3.3V for 1394 chipset (default). 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: +3.3V SB for 1394 chipset. 31 TForce4 SLI Power Source Header for USB Ports at Front Panel: JUSBV1 Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for 1394A Firewire Port at front panel.
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...setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to the CMOS and show the message on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. Biostar T-Series Headers for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 Close". 5. Wait for USB Ports at Front Panel: JUSB1~JUSB3 This ...USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 10 2 Case Open Header: JCI1 This connector allows system to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 12 TForce4 SLI Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on pin 2-3, it will record to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default)....
...setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to the CMOS and show the message on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. Biostar T-Series Headers for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 Close". 5. Wait for USB Ports at Front Panel: JUSB1~JUSB3 This ...USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 10 2 Case Open Header: JCI1 This connector allows system to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 12 TForce4 SLI Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on pin 2-3, it will record to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default)....
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...front panel switch functions. When "JDDR_OV>3V" jumper cap is placed on button IrDA Connector 10 TForce4 SLI Serial ATA Connectors: JSATA1~JSATA4 The motherboard has an SATA Controller in nForce4 SLI with transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s. The Default setting is Pin 2-3 Closed. 13 13 Pin ...1-2 Close: Memory voltage Overclocking. 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Normal status (default). Biostar T-Series JPANEL1: Header for Memory Voltage Overclocking: JDDR_OV...
...front panel switch functions. When "JDDR_OV>3V" jumper cap is placed on button IrDA Connector 10 TForce4 SLI Serial ATA Connectors: JSATA1~JSATA4 The motherboard has an SATA Controller in nForce4 SLI with transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s. The Default setting is Pin 2-3 Closed. 13 13 Pin ...1-2 Close: Memory voltage Overclocking. 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Normal status (default). Biostar T-Series JPANEL1: Header for Memory Voltage Overclocking: JDDR_OV...
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...different messages: LED_D1 LED_D2 Message ON ON Normal ON OFF Memory Error OFF ON VGA Error OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. TForce4 SLI RSTSW 2 PSRSW1 LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_DIMM LED_5SB LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on -board Reset button. 11 User's Manual... LED_5SB: This LED indicates the system is an on diagnostics. Biostar T-Series On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on . Please refer to show system status. PWRSW: This is activated normally. LED_DIMM: This...
...different messages: LED_D1 LED_D2 Message ON ON Normal ON OFF Memory Error OFF ON VGA Error OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. TForce4 SLI RSTSW 2 PSRSW1 LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_DIMM LED_5SB LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on -board Reset button. 11 User's Manual... LED_5SB: This LED indicates the system is an on diagnostics. Biostar T-Series On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on . Please refer to show system status. PWRSW: This is activated normally. LED_DIMM: This...
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...TForce4 SLI Step 3: Invert the selector card and insert the edge labeled "SLI MODE". To use two graphics cards, firstly, you have to set the selector card to SLI Mode, to release SLI-NF4 selector card. The graphics card driver should support NVIDIA SLI technology. Biostar T-Series Chapter 3: NVIDIA SLI... Function 3.1 REQUIREMENTS Only Windows XP supports SLI (Dual Video) function. Notice: Make sure to...
...TForce4 SLI Step 3: Invert the selector card and insert the edge labeled "SLI MODE". To use two graphics cards, firstly, you have to set the selector card to SLI Mode, to release SLI-NF4 selector card. The graphics card driver should support NVIDIA SLI technology. Biostar T-Series Chapter 3: NVIDIA SLI... Function 3.1 REQUIREMENTS Only Windows XP supports SLI (Dual Video) function. Notice: Make sure to...
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... Step 7-2: Align and insert the retention bracket into slots completely. 13 TForce4 SLI Step 5: Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to set Dual Video function. 3.4 INSTALLING SLI-READY GRAPHICS CARDS Step 1: Make sure the SLI-NF4 selector card is optional User's Manual Step 2: Prepare two graphics ... bracket cover between two graphics cards, a retention bracket must be installed. Front view Side view Gold-fingers on each graphics card. Biostar T-Series 3.3 THINGS TO NOTICE Normal Mode: Only PEX16-1 slot supports PCI-Express x16 interface graphics card function. ...
... Step 7-2: Align and insert the retention bracket into slots completely. 13 TForce4 SLI Step 5: Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to set Dual Video function. 3.4 INSTALLING SLI-READY GRAPHICS CARDS Step 1: Make sure the SLI-NF4 selector card is optional User's Manual Step 2: Prepare two graphics ... bracket cover between two graphics cards, a retention bracket must be installed. Front view Side view Gold-fingers on each graphics card. Biostar T-Series 3.3 THINGS TO NOTICE Normal Mode: Only PEX16-1 slot supports PCI-Express x16 interface graphics card function. ...
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... NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click on Multi-GPU item on the Windows taskbar. Step 1: Click NVIDIA Settings icon on the left dialog box. Biostar T-Series 3.5 ENABLING MULTI-GPU FEATURE IN WINDOWS After the graphics cards are installed, enable the Multi-GPU feature in Desktop Management tab to complete the... setting. Step 3: Click Properties icon in NVIDIA nView properties. TForce4 SLI Step 6: Check before Enable SLI multi-GPU item, and click on OK to display Display Properties dialog box.
... NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click on Multi-GPU item on the Windows taskbar. Step 1: Click NVIDIA Settings icon on the left dialog box. Biostar T-Series 3.5 ENABLING MULTI-GPU FEATURE IN WINDOWS After the graphics cards are installed, enable the Multi-GPU feature in Desktop Management tab to complete the... setting. Step 3: Click Properties icon in NVIDIA nView properties. TForce4 SLI Step 6: Check before Enable SLI multi-GPU item, and click on OK to display Display Properties dialog box.
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... data is determined by the stripe size parameter, which you set based on the platform. Uses: Intended for large files. Biostar T-Series Chapter 4: NVIDIA RAID Functions 4.1 OPERATION SYSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS NVRAID...sizes in to 6 or 8. The size of the RAID set during the creation of each block is lost. Fault Tolerance: No. TForce4 SLI 4.3 HOW RAID WORKS RAID 0: The controller "stripes" data across multiple drives in parallel. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 1, and...
... data is determined by the stripe size parameter, which you set based on the platform. Uses: Intended for large files. Biostar T-Series Chapter 4: NVIDIA RAID Functions 4.1 OPERATION SYSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS NVRAID...sizes in to 6 or 8. The size of the RAID set during the creation of each block is lost. Fault Tolerance: No. TForce4 SLI 4.3 HOW RAID WORKS RAID 0: The controller "stripes" data across multiple drives in parallel. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 1, and...
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...173; Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for improved performance plus resiliency. Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for automatic redundancy. Biostar T-Series RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal for small databases or any other RAID levels in an array, and allows... of the data can be simultaneously used with other application that requires fault tolerance and minimal capacity. Benefits: Provides 100% data redundancy. TForce4 SLI RAID 0+1: RAID 0 drives can reside on the same disk or on the platform. - Should one drive. Block 1 Block 2 Block 3...
...173; Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for improved performance plus resiliency. Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for automatic redundancy. Biostar T-Series RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal for small databases or any other RAID levels in an array, and allows... of the data can be simultaneously used with other application that requires fault tolerance and minimal capacity. Benefits: Provides 100% data redundancy. TForce4 SLI RAID 0+1: RAID 0 drives can reside on the same disk or on the platform. - Should one drive. Block 1 Block 2 Block 3...
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Uses: JBOD works best if you have odd sized drives and you want to combine them to download NVIDIA nForce Tutorial Flash. 17 TForce4 SLI User's Manual Drawbacks: Decreases performance because of Disks". This is useful when a single drive configuration is accessed as if it offers...pg_20011106217193.html to make one big drive. - Each drive is needed, but it were on a standard SCSI host bus adapter. Features and Benefits - Biostar T-Series Spanning (JBOD): JBOD stands for "Just a Bunch of the difficulty in using all of the capacity of the drives. - Benefits: JBOD provides...
Uses: JBOD works best if you have odd sized drives and you want to combine them to download NVIDIA nForce Tutorial Flash. 17 TForce4 SLI User's Manual Drawbacks: Decreases performance because of Disks". This is useful when a single drive configuration is accessed as if it offers...pg_20011106217193.html to make one big drive. - Each drive is needed, but it were on a standard SCSI host bus adapter. Features and Benefits - Biostar T-Series Spanning (JBOD): JBOD stands for "Just a Bunch of the difficulty in using all of the capacity of the drives. - Benefits: JBOD provides...