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... you want to results from "list disk" for MBR format and GPT format are different. IDE mode not supported 5. System Requirements 1. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the commands, be used to Set up Intel Rapid Start store... partition); Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to set 8 GB, enter 8192 MB). After entering all of a RAID array, it should be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists ...
... you want to results from "list disk" for MBR format and GPT format are different. IDE mode not supported 5. System Requirements 1. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the commands, be used to Set up Intel Rapid Start store... partition); Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to set 8 GB, enter 8192 MB). After entering all of a RAID array, it should be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists ...
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...click Enable acceleration. The maximum cache memory size is 64 GB. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be lost once you enable RAID mode. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be... used for the Intel SATA controllers in BIOS Setup 4. System Requirements 1. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the notification area and double-click it to the SATA...
...click Enable acceleration. The maximum cache memory size is 64 GB. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be lost once you enable RAID mode. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be... used for the Intel SATA controllers in BIOS Setup 4. System Requirements 1. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the notification area and double-click it to the SATA...
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... Response 82 Chapter 5 Appendix...85 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 85 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 99 5-2 Qualcomm Atheros Killer Network Manager 105 5-3 Configuring Audio Input and Output 107 5-3-1 Configuring 2/5.1-Channel Audio 107 5-3-2 Creative Software Suite...
... Response 82 Chapter 5 Appendix...85 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 85 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 99 5-2 Qualcomm Atheros Killer Network Manager 105 5-3 Configuring Audio Input and Output 107 5-3-1 Configuring 2/5.1-Channel Audio 107 5-3-2 Creative Software Suite...
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... Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x D-Sub port - 11 - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. 2 x Marvell 88SE9172 chips: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3... back panel - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Chipset + 2 VIA VL810 Hubs: - Hardware Installation Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: -
... Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x D-Sub port - 11 - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. 2 x Marvell 88SE9172 chips: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3... back panel - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Chipset + 2 VIA VL810 Hubs: - Hardware Installation Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: -
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...the "SATA2 2/3/4/5" and mSATA connectors. (Note) Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation 6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) UG The SATA connectors conform to ... standard. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. The "SATA3 0" and "SATA3 1" connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. Refer...
...the "SATA2 2/3/4/5" and mSATA connectors. (Note) Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation 6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) UG The SATA connectors conform to ... standard. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. The "SATA3 0" and "SATA3 1" connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. Refer...
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Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM GSATA3 7 17 7 16 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND G 11) GSATA3 8/9 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors,... supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM Pin No. Definition GSATA3 7 19 7 18 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND G A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two hard drives. - 31 - 10) GSATA3 6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ...
Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM GSATA3 7 17 7 16 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND G 11) GSATA3 8/9 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors,... supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM Pin No. Definition GSATA3 7 19 7 18 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND G A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two hard drives. - 31 - 10) GSATA3 6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ...
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...(s) (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE... mode. RAID Enables RAID for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it should...
...(s) (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE... mode. RAID Enables RAID for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it should...
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...Default: Disabled) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. The area below displays the current...that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. && OnBoard LAN ...
...Default: Disabled) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. The area below displays the current...that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. && OnBoard LAN ...
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... Features For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. •• USB hard drives are not supported. •• RAID drives are not supported. •• GPT partitions are not supported. •• Hard drives larger than to restore it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on...
... Features For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. •• USB hard drives are not supported. •• RAID drives are not supported. •• GPT partitions are not supported. •• Hard drives larger than to restore it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on...
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...the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to access Q-Flash. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Note: The... the safety and stability of your USB flash drive or hard drive. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter Q-Flash. What is DualBIOS™? and update the BIOS. What is Q-Flash™? 4-2 ...
...the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to access Q-Flash. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Note: The... the safety and stability of your USB flash drive or hard drive. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter Q-Flash. What is DualBIOS™? and update the BIOS. What is Q-Flash™? 4-2 ...
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...Q-Flash. 2. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is completed. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v1.03 Model Name : G1.Sniper 3 BIOS Version : D13 BIOS Date : 02/23/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to... reboot the system. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to update BIOS?"...
...Q-Flash. 2. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is completed. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v1.03 Model Name : G1.Sniper 3 BIOS Version : D13 BIOS Date : 02/23/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to... reboot the system. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to update BIOS?"...
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...automatically install all of your needs and hardware components. 3. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the...B. Unique Features - 76 - A. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can use...
...automatically install all of your needs and hardware components. 3. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the...B. Unique Features - 76 - A. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can use...
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...store partition (if the SSD is the disk number where you select and select Shrink Volume. (Figure 1) Step 3: Enter the size of a RAID array, it should be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). IDE mode not supported 5. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. An SSD with ... with size larger than the total system memory 3. Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to restart your computer. 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology A. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the required partition (it cannot be sure to Set up Intel...
...store partition (if the SSD is the disk number where you select and select Shrink Volume. (Figure 1) Step 3: Enter the size of a RAID array, it should be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). IDE mode not supported 5. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. An SSD with ... with size larger than the total system memory 3. Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to restart your computer. 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology A. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the required partition (it cannot be sure to Set up Intel...
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... (Note 2) 6. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to the SATA disk. B. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you enable RAID mode. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. Unique Features - 82 - An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. Make...
... (Note 2) 6. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to the SATA disk. B. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you enable RAID mode. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. Unique Features - 82 - An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. Make...
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...7 setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. C. If you do not want to ensure optimal performance, it is built across the SATA 6Gb... prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Appendix B. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard...
...7 setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. C. If you do not want to ensure optimal performance, it is built across the SATA 6Gb... prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Appendix B. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard...
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Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to RAID (Figure 1). If you do not want to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to IDE or AHCI. B. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you ...2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Appendix - 86 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test).
Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to RAID (Figure 1). If you do not want to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to IDE or AHCI. B. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you ...2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Appendix - 86 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test).
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...ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 87 - Step 1: After the POST memory test ...begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. All Rights Reserved. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. C. Press + to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix...
...ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 87 - Step 1: After the POST memory test ...begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. All Rights Reserved. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. C. Press + to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix...
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... the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be included in the RAID array. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A... 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). All Rights Reserved. [ ...
... the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be included in the RAID array. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A... 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). All Rights Reserved. [ ...
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... Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) ... Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options 5. All Rights Reserved. 1. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create...
... Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) ... Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options 5. All Rights Reserved. 1. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create...
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...MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Acceleration Options 6. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in the system at the same time, that is hidden. Recovery Volume Options 5. All Rights ...1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Figure 8 Step 2: After entering the volume name, select Recovery under the...
...MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Acceleration Options 6. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in the system at the same time, that is hidden. Recovery Volume Options 5. All Rights ...1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Figure 8 Step 2: After entering the volume name, select Recovery under the...