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Table of Contents Configuring IDE RAID Hard Drive(s) (Controller: VIA VT6410 2 (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in your system 2 (2) Configuring VT6410 IDE controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup 3 (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS 5 (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk 10 (5) Installing IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation 12
Table of Contents Configuring IDE RAID Hard Drive(s) (Controller: VIA VT6410 2 (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in your system 2 (2) Configuring VT6410 IDE controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup 3 (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS 5 (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk 10 (5) Installing IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation 12
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... drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller driver (5) Install the IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation. "*" Skip this step if you do... the steps below: ¤å (1) Install IDE hard drive(s) in your computer. (2) Configure VT6410 IDE controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3)* Configure RAID set in your system Attach one end of the IDE cable to the rear of the IDE hard drive and the other...
... drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller driver (5) Install the IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation. "*" Skip this step if you do... the steps below: ¤å (1) Install IDE hard drive(s) in your computer. (2) Configure VT6410 IDE controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3)* Configure RAID set in your system Attach one end of the IDE cable to the rear of the IDE hard drive and the other...
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VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration If you set BIOS boot sequence for the IDE RAID hard drive(s). To enable the VT6410 IDE controller, please... is set to make sure whether the VT6410 IDE controller are configured correctly in system BIOS Setup and set this option to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). (2) Configuring VT6410 IDE controller mode and boot sequence in... BIOS Setup You have to Enabled (Enabled by default) (Figure 1). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration If you set BIOS boot sequence for the IDE RAID hard drive(s). To enable the VT6410 IDE controller, please... is set to make sure whether the VT6410 IDE controller are configured correctly in system BIOS Setup and set this option to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). (2) Configuring VT6410 IDE controller mode and boot sequence in... BIOS Setup You have to Enabled (Enabled by default) (Figure 1). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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... Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. Ác ...[Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level` Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Step 4: Save and exit BIOS Setup. +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 3 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults VIA VT6410 IDE RAID...
... Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. Ác ...[Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level` Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Step 4: Save and exit BIOS Setup. +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 3 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults VIA VT6410 IDE RAID...
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... the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight the option you press the TAB key, a screen similar to that below will appear (Figure 5). RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Create Array X Delete Array X Create/Delete Spare X Select Boot Array X Serial Number View Channel Channel0 Master Channel0 Slave Channel1 Master.... VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration Hit the TAB key to enter the RAID setup utility. Scan Devices, Please wait... VIA VT6410 RAID BIOS Setting Utility V2.11 Copyright (C) VIA Technologies, Inc. VIA Tech. Skip this step and proceed with the hard disks attached to VIA RAID...
... the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight the option you press the TAB key, a screen similar to that below will appear (Figure 5). RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Create Array X Delete Array X Create/Delete Spare X Select Boot Array X Serial Number View Channel Channel0 Master Channel0 Slave Channel1 Master.... VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration Hit the TAB key to enter the RAID setup utility. Scan Devices, Please wait... VIA VT6410 RAID BIOS Setting Utility V2.11 Copyright (C) VIA Technologies, Inc. VIA Tech. Skip this step and proceed with the hard disks attached to VIA RAID...
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VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Auto Setup For Performance X Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping) X Select Disk Drives X Block Size 64K X Start Create Process Channel Channel0 Master Channel0 Slave ... Exit Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status ATA 133 28.63 Hdd ATA 133 27.24 Hdd Figure 7 VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration - 6 - RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Auto Setup For Data Security X ArRraAyIDM0odfeorRpAeIrDfo0rm(Satnrcipeing) X SeRleActIDis1kfoDrridvaetsa protection X BloRcAkISDiz0e/614K X StaRrAt ICDreSaPtAe NPrfocrecsaspacity Channel Channel0 Master Channel0 Slave Channel1 Master Channel1 ...
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Auto Setup For Performance X Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping) X Select Disk Drives X Block Size 64K X Start Create Process Channel Channel0 Master Channel0 Slave ... Exit Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status ATA 133 28.63 Hdd ATA 133 27.24 Hdd Figure 7 VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration - 6 - RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Auto Setup For Data Security X ArRraAyIDM0odfeorRpAeIrDfo0rm(Satnrcipeing) X SeRleActIDis1kfoDrridvaetsa protection X BloRcAkISDiz0e/614K X StaRrAt ICDreSaPtAe NPrfocrecsaspacity Channel Channel0 Master Channel0 Slave Channel1 Master Channel1 ...
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...press ENTER to begin the creation of block size options will be destroyed after array creation. - 7 - It is Select Disk Drives. VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Auto Setup For Performance X Array Mode RAID 0 (Stri4pKing) X Select Disk Drives 8K X Block Size 64K 16K X Start Create ...create the array. After selecting an array mode, you want to create an array are two methods to create a disk array. Continue? (Y/N) ]." RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Auto Setup For Performance X Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping) X Select Disk Drives X Block Size 64K X Start Create Process Create a...
...press ENTER to begin the creation of block size options will be destroyed after array creation. - 7 - It is Select Disk Drives. VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Auto Setup For Performance X Array Mode RAID 0 (Stri4pKing) X Select Disk Drives 8K X Block Size 64K 16K X Start Create ...create the array. After selecting an array mode, you want to create an array are two methods to create a disk array. Continue? (Y/N) ]." RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Auto Setup For Performance X Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping) X Select Disk Drives X Block Size 64K X Start Create Process Create a...
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... a disk array that you want to delete an existing RAID array, use the arrow keys to highlight the target disk array then press ENTER. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Create Array X Delete Array X Create/Delete Spare X Select Boot Array X Serial Number View The selected array will become two normal ... has a boot mark (an asterisk) and press ENTER, then its boot setting will be cancelled (see Figure 11). Are you sure? VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Create Array X Delete Array X Create/Delete Spare X Select Boot Array X Serial Number View The selected array will display (Figure 10). VIA...
... a disk array that you want to delete an existing RAID array, use the arrow keys to highlight the target disk array then press ENTER. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Create Array X Delete Array X Create/Delete Spare X Select Boot Array X Serial Number View The selected array will become two normal ... has a boot mark (an asterisk) and press ENTER, then its boot setting will be cancelled (see Figure 11). Are you sure? VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Create Array X Delete Array X Create/Delete Spare X Select Boot Array X Serial Number View The selected array will display (Figure 10). VIA...
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User can see the serial number of hard drives. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Create Array X Delete Array X Create/Delete Spare X Select Boot Array X Serial Number View View the serial number of hard disk, it is assigned ... status on the screen (Figure 13). X Create Array X Delete Array X Create/Delete Spare X Select Boot Array X Serial Number View Array Name ARRAY 0 VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 Array Mode Stripe Create a RAID array with the hard disks attached to VIA RAID controller F1 : K, L : Enter : ESC : View Array/disk Status Move...
User can see the serial number of hard drives. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 X Create Array X Delete Array X Create/Delete Spare X Select Boot Array X Serial Number View View the serial number of hard disk, it is assigned ... status on the screen (Figure 13). X Create Array X Delete Array X Create/Delete Spare X Select Boot Array X Serial Number View Array Name ARRAY 0 VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 2.11 Array Mode Stripe Create a RAID array with the hard disks attached to VIA RAID controller F1 : K, L : Enter : ESC : View Array/disk Status Move...
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...; Step 1: Restart your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have prepared a floppy disk with the IDE RAID driver and adjusted BIOS settings, you to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver. Ác (5) Installing IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation Åé Now that below appears...
...; Step 1: Restart your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have prepared a floppy disk with the IDE RAID driver and adjusted BIOS settings, you to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver. Ác (5) Installing IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation Åé Now that below appears...
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...GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F4 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 Integrated ...
...GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F4 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 Integrated ...
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 Software Applications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction 54 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 57 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction 66 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 Software Applications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction 54 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 57 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction 66 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 5 -
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GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard Layout DDRII_2 DDRII_1 DDR1 DDR2 PWR_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 ATX SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN VGA LPT IDE1 GA-8I915G Duo USB LAN2 USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CD_IN AZALIA_FP Broadcom 5751/5789 CODEC NB_FAN PCIE_1 PCIE_2 IT8712 COMA IR Intel 915G PCIE_16 BIOS BAT PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS S_ATA3 ICH6 IDE2 S_ATA2 S_ATA1 S_ATA0 IDE3 VT6410 FDD F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED - 6 -
GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard Layout DDRII_2 DDRII_1 DDR1 DDR2 PWR_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 ATX SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN VGA LPT IDE1 GA-8I915G Duo USB LAN2 USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CD_IN AZALIA_FP Broadcom 5751/5789 CODEC NB_FAN PCIE_1 PCIE_2 IT8712 COMA IR Intel 915G PCIE_16 BIOS BAT PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS S_ATA3 ICH6 IDE2 S_ATA2 S_ATA1 S_ATA0 IDE3 VT6410 FDD F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED - 6 -
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... ICH6 DDR 400/333MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory DDRII 600(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 IDE1 Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port CODEC 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz COMA PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) Back Surround...-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. - 7 -
... ICH6 DDR 400/333MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory DDRII 600(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 IDE1 Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port CODEC 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz COMA PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) Back Surround...-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. - 7 -
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...RAID, allows connection of 4 IDE devices(IDE2, IDE3)(Note 3) 1 FDD connection, allows connection of memory is reserved for HDD. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard VGA Onboard LAN Supports... front x 4 via cable) 1 front audio connector 1 IR connector 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port Built-in BIOS. (Note 3) Only support ATAPI mode for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
...RAID, allows connection of 4 IDE devices(IDE2, IDE3)(Note 3) 1 FDD connection, allows connection of memory is reserved for HDD. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard VGA Onboard LAN Supports... front x 4 via cable) 1 front audio connector 1 IR connector 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port Built-in BIOS. (Note 3) Only support ATAPI mode for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
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... checking messages during boot-up Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS IT8712 System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection ... fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCI-E) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm - 11...
... checking messages during boot-up Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS IT8712 System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection ... fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCI-E) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm - 11...
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...gently insert the CPU into its original position. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of the CPU. 3. It is not recommended that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1...and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following platform ...
...gently insert the CPU into its original position. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of the CPU. 3. It is not recommended that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1...and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following platform ...
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If you wish to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDR II & DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. A memory module can be inserted only in one direction. Reverse ...is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can be used can only fit in only one direction. ...
If you wish to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDR II & DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. A memory module can be inserted only in one direction. Reverse ...is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can be used can only fit in only one direction. ...
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... necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 16...
... necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 16...
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Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 22 -
Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 22 -