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.... (2) Configure GigaRAID controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3)* Configure RAID set in your system Attach one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your IDE CD-ROM drive can work properly, please connect it is controlled by the GigaRAID controller on...
.... (2) Configure GigaRAID controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3)* Configure RAID set in your system Attach one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your IDE CD-ROM drive can work properly, please connect it is controlled by the GigaRAID controller on...
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... (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority Step 3 Figure 2 Set First Boot Device to CD-ROM so you want to install ¤¤ Microsoft Windows 2000/XP and use the ARROW keys to Advanced BIOS Features and select Hard Disk Boot Priority. Ác Step 2 Next, go to select the desired...
... (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority Step 3 Figure 2 Set First Boot Device to CD-ROM so you want to install ¤¤ Microsoft Windows 2000/XP and use the ARROW keys to Advanced BIOS Features and select Hard Disk Boot Priority. Ác Step 2 Next, go to select the desired...
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Later, answer Y or N to abort. If you answer Y, you can leave Setup Utility and boot directly. ¤å Figure 14 IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) - 12 - If you choose background rebuild, rebuild can proceed at the background and you like monitoring the reconstruction status till it completely ends or ¤¤ select background rebuild. Press Y to continue or N to the next prompt "Do you can monitor the whole rebuild process until it Åé completes?" Ác After the assignment, the following window (Figure 14) will appear.
Later, answer Y or N to abort. If you answer Y, you can leave Setup Utility and boot directly. ¤å Figure 14 IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) - 12 - If you choose background rebuild, rebuild can proceed at the background and you like monitoring the reconstruction status till it completely ends or ¤¤ select background rebuild. Press Y to continue or N to the next prompt "Do you can monitor the whole rebuild process until it Åé completes?" Ác After the assignment, the following window (Figure 14) will appear.
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...insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Ác (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk Åé To install Windows 2000/XP onto a hard drive on the GigaRAID controller successfully, you need to install required driver for the GigaRAID controller on your motherboard ...during the Windows setup process. ¤å First of all, you need to copy the driver for the IDE RAID controller from the motherboard driver ...
...insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Ác (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk Åé To install Windows 2000/XP onto a hard drive on the GigaRAID controller successfully, you need to install required driver for the GigaRAID controller on your motherboard ...during the Windows setup process. ¤å First of all, you need to copy the driver for the IDE RAID controller from the motherboard driver ...
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... (Figure 20). Step 2: Figure 20 When a screen similar to that you see the next screen. After pressing F6, there will be a few moments of Windows XP installation. ¤å Step 1: Restart your IDE hard drive with the IDE RAID controller driver and adjusted BIOS settings, you are ready to install... Windows 2000/XP onto your system to boot from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you have prepared a floppy disk with the driver. Figure 21...
... (Figure 20). Step 2: Figure 20 When a screen similar to that you see the next screen. After pressing F6, there will be a few moments of Windows XP installation. ¤å Step 1: Restart your IDE hard drive with the IDE RAID controller driver and adjusted BIOS settings, you are ready to install... Windows 2000/XP onto your system to boot from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you have prepared a floppy disk with the driver. Figure 21...
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... floppy disk, a controller menu will appear. Step 4: When the screen as shown below appears, press ENTER to select ITE IT8212 ATA RAID Controller (Windows 2000/XP)* (Figure 22) and press ENTER. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) Figure 23 "*" Select the driver according to which of the following ...GigaRAID controller driver again from the motherboard driver CD. Figure 22 If a message appears saying one minute. If you want to install Windows XP, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. The driver installation will begin to install...
... floppy disk, a controller menu will appear. Step 4: When the screen as shown below appears, press ENTER to select ITE IT8212 ATA RAID Controller (Windows 2000/XP)* (Figure 22) and press ENTER. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) Figure 23 "*" Select the driver according to which of the following ...GigaRAID controller driver again from the motherboard driver CD. Figure 22 If a message appears saying one minute. If you want to install Windows XP, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. The driver installation will begin to install...
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It indicates that hard drive. After that, the driver will have installed the driver successfully. You can proceed with the Windows Åé 2000/XP installation. ¤¤ ¤å Figure 23 (Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will not have to be installed under Windows once for that you have to Figure 23 below. Ác After the GigaRAID controller driver installation is completed, you should see a screen similar to be installed.) IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) - 18 -
It indicates that hard drive. After that, the driver will have installed the driver successfully. You can proceed with the Windows Åé 2000/XP installation. ¤¤ ¤å Figure 23 (Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will not have to be installed under Windows once for that you have to Figure 23 below. Ác After the GigaRAID controller driver installation is completed, you should see a screen similar to be installed.) IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) - 18 -
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Contents Introduction ...4 Features ...5 What is the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller 6 Quick Start ...7 Create Your Disk Array 9 Setup Utility...15 Using the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility 15 Auto Configuration 17 Define RAID...22 Delete RAID...28 Rebuild RAID 31 RAID Card Configuration 36 Driver Installation ...38 Windows XP 39 Windows 2000 45 Windows SE/ME 53 Windows NT 61 Linux ...69 Install the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller on Red Hat 7.3 69 Application ...72 Installation ...72 Functions Description 75 How to...86 Q&A ...88
Contents Introduction ...4 Features ...5 What is the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller 6 Quick Start ...7 Create Your Disk Array 9 Setup Utility...15 Using the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility 15 Auto Configuration 17 Define RAID...22 Delete RAID...28 Rebuild RAID 31 RAID Card Configuration 36 Driver Installation ...38 Windows XP 39 Windows 2000 45 Windows SE/ME 53 Windows NT 61 Linux ...69 Install the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller on Red Hat 7.3 69 Application ...72 Installation ...72 Functions Description 75 How to...86 Q&A ...88
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... for auto transfer per IDE channel to get a high performance Supports the RAID 0/1/0+1 function Supports the JBOD function Supports the Scatter/Gather function for windows 98SE/Me/XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Linux v2,4,1,0 5 Supports ANSI ATA proposal PIO modes 0,1,2,3,4 with 4 drives. Low CPU utilization based on system to reduce power consumption...
... for auto transfer per IDE channel to get a high performance Supports the RAID 0/1/0+1 function Supports the JBOD function Supports the Scatter/Gather function for windows 98SE/Me/XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Linux v2,4,1,0 5 Supports ANSI ATA proposal PIO modes 0,1,2,3,4 with 4 drives. Low CPU utilization based on system to reduce power consumption...
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It will guide you can use arrow keys → and ← and the "space" bar key to change your option to setup your first array. Under the Setup Array Type as option, you to set an array and this is the simplest and fastest way to enter the Auto Configuration window. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Please click "1" to create your array type. 11
It will guide you can use arrow keys → and ← and the "space" bar key to change your option to setup your first array. Under the Setup Array Type as option, you to set an array and this is the simplest and fastest way to enter the Auto Configuration window. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Please click "1" to create your array type. 11
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... array (Column "Assignment" in the View Drive Assignment is shown "Free"), this hard drive is regarded as a mirrored array whose segments are correct, the following window will find the Array No is changed. If the Pri/D0, Pri/D1, Sec/D0 or Sec/D1 hard drive is a normal drive, array 0, 1, 2 or...
... array (Column "Assignment" in the View Drive Assignment is shown "Free"), this hard drive is regarded as a mirrored array whose segments are correct, the following window will find the Array No is changed. If the Pri/D0, Pri/D1, Sec/D0 or Sec/D1 hard drive is a normal drive, array 0, 1, 2 or...
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL If your RAID Mode selection is Mirror or Stripe + Mirror and you choose not to delete the boot sector of the array, the following window will appear. (Please refer to page 31.) If you want to rebuild this array for the time being, the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller cannot read data correctly because the data is inconsistent in the 26 If you choose "Y", the Rebuild RAID Menu will appear to ask whether you choose not to rebuild an array.
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL If your RAID Mode selection is Mirror or Stripe + Mirror and you choose not to delete the boot sector of the array, the following window will appear. (Please refer to page 31.) If you want to rebuild this array for the time being, the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller cannot read data correctly because the data is inconsistent in the 26 If you choose "Y", the Rebuild RAID Menu will appear to ask whether you choose not to rebuild an array.
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You can press the "Esc" key to go back to the Define RAID Menu on page 22. 27 This array's setup is completed. Thus, the following window will go back to the Define RAID Sub-Menu automatically. Please press arrow keys ↑ and ↓ to highlight your selection and press the "Enter" key to select the source disk(s) then you have finished the setting and the screen will appear. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL mirrored hard drives.
You can press the "Esc" key to go back to the Define RAID Menu on page 22. 27 This array's setup is completed. Thus, the following window will go back to the Define RAID Sub-Menu automatically. Please press arrow keys ↑ and ↓ to highlight your selection and press the "Enter" key to select the source disk(s) then you have finished the setting and the screen will appear. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL mirrored hard drives.
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After you press "Ctrl-Y" keys to make sure to clear the array's boot sector or keep it. You can choose to delete an array, the following window will pop up automatically. 30 GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL If you finish the selection, Delete RAID Menu will appear.
After you press "Ctrl-Y" keys to make sure to clear the array's boot sector or keep it. You can choose to delete an array, the following window will pop up automatically. 30 GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL If you finish the selection, Delete RAID Menu will appear.
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL You can use arrow keys ↑ and ↓ to highlight the source disk(s) then press the "Enter" key to continue. 33 The following window will appear to make sure if you would like to select the source disk(s).
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL You can use arrow keys ↑ and ↓ to highlight the source disk(s) then press the "Enter" key to continue. 33 The following window will appear to make sure if you would like to select the source disk(s).
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You can leave Setup Utility and boot directly if you press "Y", the following window will pop up. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL If you choose background rebuild and rebuild can proceed at the background. 34 You can select to monitor the whole rebuild process until it ends completely or select background rebuild.
You can leave Setup Utility and boot directly if you press "Y", the following window will pop up. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL If you choose background rebuild and rebuild can proceed at the background. 34 You can select to monitor the whole rebuild process until it ends completely or select background rebuild.
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... the proper chipset model. After that, the driver will then automatically zip and transfer this floppy disk. When install Windows 2000 or Windows XP from the Windows CD to install the RAID drivers. Drive D: 2) Insert a blank formatted floppy disk into the hard disk drive ...eg. Follow on all chipsets should be installed.) 38 Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows 98/ME Windows NT 4.0 For the Windows operating system (Win NT, WinXP, Win2000 ), for that GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller has already been properly setup...
... the proper chipset model. After that, the driver will then automatically zip and transfer this floppy disk. When install Windows 2000 or Windows XP from the Windows CD to install the RAID drivers. Drive D: 2) Insert a blank formatted floppy disk into the hard disk drive ...eg. Follow on all chipsets should be installed.) 38 Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows 98/ME Windows NT 4.0 For the Windows operating system (Win NT, WinXP, Win2000 ), for that GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller has already been properly setup...
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...will be listed on the list. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller (Windows 2000/XP) should be contained on the next window. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Windows XP Install the driver during Windows XP installation 1. When a message appears to ask you to designate ... of the different selections of the screen, please press the key. 3. Follow the instruction of Windows XP. 39 Select GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller (Windows 2000/XP) from CD-ROM with Windows installation CD. 2. The devices that are going to the next step. 7. After designating all ...
...will be listed on the list. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller (Windows 2000/XP) should be contained on the next window. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Windows XP Install the driver during Windows XP installation 1. When a message appears to ask you to designate ... of the different selections of the screen, please press the key. 3. Follow the instruction of Windows XP. 39 Select GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller (Windows 2000/XP) from CD-ROM with Windows installation CD. 2. The devices that are going to the next step. 7. After designating all ...
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Install the driver under existing Windows XP 1. When Windows detects GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller in the system, a dialog box named Found New Hardware Wizard will show on the screen. Select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option then click "Next" to continue to setup. 40 Start Windows. 2.
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Install the driver under existing Windows XP 1. When Windows detects GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller in the system, a dialog box named Found New Hardware Wizard will show on the screen. Select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option then click "Next" to continue to setup. 40 Start Windows. 2.
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... means that the driver has been installed successfully. 43 Right-click My Computer icon on the panel. Select the Properties option from the System Properties window then click the Device Manager button on Desktop. If GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller device is shown below the SCSI and RAID controllers item (see...
... means that the driver has been installed successfully. 43 Right-click My Computer icon on the panel. Select the Properties option from the System Properties window then click the Device Manager button on Desktop. If GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller device is shown below the SCSI and RAID controllers item (see...