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Table of Contents Configuring IDE RAID Hard Drive(s) (Controller GigaRAID (IT8212 2 (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in your system 2 (2) Configuring GigaRAID 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 14 (5) Installing IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation 16
Table of Contents Configuring IDE RAID Hard Drive(s) (Controller GigaRAID (IT8212 2 (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in your system 2 (2) Configuring GigaRAID 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 14 (5) Installing IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation 16
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... GigaRAID controller). "*" Skip this step if you do not want to the hard drive(s). If you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. (To ensure that you use two hard drives with the GigaRAID controller, you may prepare only one end... 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. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to...
... GigaRAID controller). "*" Skip this step if you do not want to the hard drive(s). If you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. (To ensure that you use two hard drives with the GigaRAID controller, you may prepare only one end... 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. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to...
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...-swap action and start rebuilding automatically. Figure 15 - 13 - The RAID Card Resource section: This section displays PCI slot interrupt and I/O port address used by the GigaRAID ATA RAID Controller. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) If a failed mirrored drive is disabled, you ...need to rebuild your mirrored array manually from Rebuild RAID Menu (please refer to enter the RAID Card Configuration menu (Figure 15). When Auto-Rebuild is replaced without shutting down your mirrored array automatically. The Driver Status section: This section displays the status of each...
...-swap action and start rebuilding automatically. Figure 15 - 13 - The RAID Card Resource section: This section displays PCI slot interrupt and I/O port address used by the GigaRAID ATA RAID Controller. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) If a failed mirrored drive is disabled, you ...need to rebuild your mirrored array manually from Rebuild RAID Menu (please refer to enter the RAID Card Configuration menu (Figure 15). When Auto-Rebuild is replaced without shutting down your mirrored array automatically. The Driver Status section: This section displays the status of each...
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...and select Open (Figure 11). Quit the installation utility first. Figure 16 Step 3: Go to a floppydisk. Ác (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk Åé To install Windows 2000/XP onto a hard drive on your motherboard during the Windows setup process. ¤å First of... all, you need to install required driver for the GigaRAID controller on the GigaRAID controller successfully, you need to copy the driver for the IDE RAID controller from the motherboard driver CD to the BootDrv folder and look for an executable program named...
...and select Open (Figure 11). Quit the installation utility first. Figure 16 Step 3: Go to a floppydisk. Ác (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk Åé To install Windows 2000/XP onto a hard drive on your motherboard during the Windows setup process. ¤å First of... all, you need to install required driver for the GigaRAID controller on the GigaRAID controller successfully, you need to copy the driver for the IDE RAID controller from the motherboard driver CD to the BootDrv folder and look for an executable program named...
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Press 2 to exit when the procedure is complete (Figure 19). Step 5: Press 0 to select the 2)GIGARAID item. Step 3: Double-click MENU.exe. You have copied the IDE RAID driver sucessfully. An MS-DOS prompt screen similar to the floppy disk. Figure 19 - 15 - IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) Figure 18 Step 4: Insert an empty floppy disk. Then it will take about one minute to copy the GigaRAID driver from the motherboard driver CD to Figure 18 below will appear.
Press 2 to exit when the procedure is complete (Figure 19). Step 5: Press 0 to select the 2)GIGARAID item. Step 3: Double-click MENU.exe. You have copied the IDE RAID driver sucessfully. An MS-DOS prompt screen similar to the floppy disk. Figure 19 - 15 - IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) Figure 18 Step 4: Insert an empty floppy disk. Then it will take about one minute to copy the GigaRAID driver from the motherboard driver CD to Figure 18 below will appear.
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... below appears (Figure 21), insert the floppy disk containing the IDE RAID driver and press S. The following is an ¤¤ example of some files being loaded before you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 20). Step 2: Figure 20 When a screen similar... to that you have prepared a floppy disk with the driver. After pressing F6, there will be a few moments of Windows XP installation. ...
... below appears (Figure 21), insert the floppy disk containing the IDE RAID driver and press S. The following is an ¤¤ example of some files being loaded before you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 20). Step 2: Figure 20 When a screen similar... to that you have prepared a floppy disk with the driver. After pressing F6, there will be a few moments of Windows XP installation. ...
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...When the screen as shown below appears, press ENTER to select ITE IT8212 ATA RAID Controller (Windows 2000/XP)* (Figure 22) and press ENTER. Then it will appear. Step 3: If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in about one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy ...disk or copy the correct GigaRAID controller driver again from the motherboard driver CD. The driver installation will be finished in the floppy disk, a controller menu will begin to load the driver from the floppy disk. Figure 23 "*" Select the driver according to which of the following operating ...
...When the screen as shown below appears, press ENTER to select ITE IT8212 ATA RAID Controller (Windows 2000/XP)* (Figure 22) and press ENTER. Then it will appear. Step 3: If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in about one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy ...disk or copy the correct GigaRAID controller driver again from the motherboard driver CD. The driver installation will be finished in the floppy disk, a controller menu will begin to load the driver from the floppy disk. Figure 23 "*" Select the driver according to which of the following operating ...
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It indicates that hard drive. 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 installed the driver successfully. After that, the driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that you should see a screen similar to Figure 23 below. Ác After the GigaRAID controller driver installation is completed, you have to be installed.) IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) - 18 -
It indicates that hard drive. 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 installed the driver successfully. After that, the driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that you should see a screen similar to Figure 23 below. Ác After the GigaRAID controller driver installation is completed, you have 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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... FIFO for auto transfer per IDE channel to reduce power consumption. Supports PCI power Management v1.0 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 Users can reduce the driver's loading of system CPU and improve the system's ability. Supports the drivers for the DMA/UDMA function Includes one embedded CPU and firmware on a local processor architecture Compatible with...
... FIFO for auto transfer per IDE channel to reduce power consumption. Supports PCI power Management v1.0 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 Users can reduce the driver's loading of system CPU and improve the system's ability. Supports the drivers for the DMA/UDMA function Includes one embedded CPU and firmware on a local processor architecture Compatible with...
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... When a system is compatible with PCI spec. Its architecture can provide users a RAID system with the RAID function and it can use ATA/133 drive and RAID function to the RAID1 mode, two drivers have any limitations. It is programmed to achieve the best performance and get the ...issue. This is damaged, the system will prevent data from Soc concept. This GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller can use 6 Users can support IDE drivers ranging from the traditional software RAID system. When a system is entirely different from the lowest speed of PIO mode drive to deal ...
... When a system is compatible with PCI spec. Its architecture can provide users a RAID system with the RAID function and it can use ATA/133 drive and RAID function to the RAID1 mode, two drivers have any limitations. It is programmed to achieve the best performance and get the ...issue. This is damaged, the system will prevent data from Soc concept. This GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller can use 6 Users can support IDE drivers ranging from the traditional software RAID system. When a system is entirely different from the lowest speed of PIO mode drive to deal ...
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... same time and balance the performance to get the merits of RAID0 and RAID1. The RAID0+1 mode uses four drivers to raise throughput. Quick Start This section leads you to achieve your RAID system with a large capacity. The default settings can meet most people's requirements. As for the JBOD mode, it combines... resulting from ! inappropriate operation, please backup data before you need more than two drives into a drive with default settings. This mode does not have the RAID function and its merit.
... same time and balance the performance to get the merits of RAID0 and RAID1. The RAID0+1 mode uses four drivers to raise throughput. Quick Start This section leads you to achieve your RAID system with a large capacity. The default settings can meet most people's requirements. As for the JBOD mode, it combines... resulting from ! inappropriate operation, please backup data before you need more than two drives into a drive with default settings. This mode does not have the RAID function and its merit.
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... disk. After you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under the following various operating systems. Before starting to install this driver, please make sure that GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller has already been properly setup in the system. Follow...system will not have to be installed.) 38 When install Windows 2000 or Windows XP from the Windows CD to install the RAID drivers. After that, the driver will then automatically zip and transfer this floppy disk. Drive D: 2) Insert a blank formatted floppy disk into the hard ...
... disk. After you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under the following various operating systems. Before starting to install this driver, please make sure that GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller has already been properly setup in the system. Follow...system will not have to be installed.) 38 When install Windows 2000 or Windows XP from the Windows CD to install the RAID drivers. After that, the driver will then automatically zip and transfer this floppy disk. Drive D: 2) Insert a blank formatted floppy disk into the hard ...
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Warning: Because of the different selections of the installation program to insert the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Driver diskette into the floppy disk drive then press the key to be installed will be listed on the bottom of Windows XP. 39 Boot from .... 7. The devices that are going to continue. 5. The installation will be contained on the window then press the key to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears on the next window. Press the key to install any other devices, please designate them now. When the message "Press F6 if you need...
Warning: Because of the different selections of the installation program to insert the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Driver diskette into the floppy disk drive then press the key to be installed will be listed on the bottom of Windows XP. 39 Boot from .... 7. The devices that are going to continue. 5. The installation will be contained on the window then press the key to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears on the next window. Press the key to install any other devices, please designate them now. When the message "Press F6 if you need...
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Install the driver under existing Windows XP 1. Select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option then click "Next" to continue to setup. 40 Start Windows. 2. When Windows detects GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller in the system, a dialog box named Found New Hardware Wizard will show on the screen.
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Install the driver under existing Windows XP 1. Select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option then click "Next" to continue to setup. 40 Start Windows. 2. When Windows detects GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller in the system, a dialog box named Found New Hardware Wizard will show on the screen.
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL 3. Press "Next" to continue to setup. 41 Insert the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Driver diskette into the floppy disk drive then check the Search for the best driver in these locations option and type A:\WIN2K_XP on the field designating the file's location.
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL 3. Press "Next" to continue to setup. 41 Insert the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Driver diskette into the floppy disk drive then check the Search for the best driver in these locations option and type A:\WIN2K_XP on the field designating the file's location.
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The driver installation has finished. Follow the instruction to continue. 5. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL 4. Press "Finish" to restart the computer then the driver will take effect. 42
The driver installation has finished. Follow the instruction to continue. 5. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL 4. Press "Finish" to restart the computer then the driver will take effect. 42
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... Hardware tab from the form. 2. If GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller device is shown below the SCSI and RAID controllers item (see the following steps to install the driver. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Verify Installation Follow the previous section to check if... the driver has been installed successfully. 1. Right-click My Computer icon ...
... Hardware tab from the form. 2. If GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller device is shown below the SCSI and RAID controllers item (see the following steps to install the driver. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Verify Installation Follow the previous section to check if... the driver has been installed successfully. 1. Right-click My Computer icon ...
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...the key to continue. 6. Select GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller (Windows 2000/XP) from CD-ROM with Windows installation CD. 2. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Windows 2000 Install the driver during Windows 2000 installation 1. Follow the instruction of the ...installation program to insert the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Driver diskette into the floppy disk drive then press...
...the key to continue. 6. Select GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller (Windows 2000/XP) from CD-ROM with Windows installation CD. 2. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Windows 2000 Install the driver during Windows 2000 installation 1. Follow the instruction of the ...installation program to insert the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Driver diskette into the floppy disk drive then press...
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...process. Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard drive CD-ROM. Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver CD-ROM in the BootDrv folder. Boot from the Windows installation disk to install the RAID drivers. From the CDROM drive (example: D:\) double...-screen instructions to complete the installation. (Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be recognized during OS installation. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 76 - Your system will not have to be installed under Windows once for the SATA...
...process. Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard drive CD-ROM. Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver CD-ROM in the BootDrv folder. Boot from the Windows installation disk to install the RAID drivers. From the CDROM drive (example: D:\) double...-screen instructions to complete the installation. (Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be recognized during OS installation. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 76 - Your system will not have to be installed under Windows once for the SATA...