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... boot begins, the GigaRAID BIOS will guide you to set an array and this step and proceed to Section 4 if you need. Define RAID [2]: To manually create an array, press 2 to create RAID.
... boot begins, the GigaRAID BIOS will guide you to set an array and this step and proceed to Section 4 if you need. Define RAID [2]: To manually create an array, press 2 to create RAID.
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... Driver Status section: This section displays the status of each hard drive. 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). Figure 15 - 13 - When Auto-Rebuild is replaced without shutting...
... Driver Status section: This section displays the status of each hard drive. 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). Figure 15 - 13 - When Auto-Rebuild is replaced without shutting...
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Notice Due to update the information contained herein. Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this manual may appear in this booklet. The author assumes no responsibility for any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this document nor does it make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions which may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of their respective owners.
Notice Due to update the information contained herein. Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this manual may appear in this booklet. The author assumes no responsibility for any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this document nor does it make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions which may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of their respective owners.
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... while using the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller, please refer to the "Quick Start" section on page 88. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Introduction This manual is your problems and then you will get the advantages of enhancing the performance and raising the system's reliability. After finishing installing it , please...
... while using the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller, please refer to the "Quick Start" section on page 88. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Introduction This manual is your problems and then you will get the advantages of enhancing the performance and raising the system's reliability. After finishing installing it , please...
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... 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 GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Features Compatible with the ATA133 specification and supports two IDE channels with PCI Local bus specification v2.2. Supports the drivers for the DMA/UDMA function...
... 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 GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Features Compatible with the ATA133 specification and supports two IDE channels with PCI Local bus specification v2.2. Supports the drivers for the DMA/UDMA function...
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL What is the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller This GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller is entirely different from the traditional software RAID system. It is ...
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL What is the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller This GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller is entirely different from the traditional software RAID system. It is ...
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... drivers to prevent any data loss resulting from ! Warning: In order to get the merits of RAID0 and RAID1. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL this data-copying characteristic to let two drivers transmit at the same time and balance the performance to install your RAID system with a large capacity...
... drivers to prevent any data loss resulting from ! Warning: In order to get the merits of RAID0 and RAID1. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL this data-copying characteristic to let two drivers transmit at the same time and balance the performance to install your RAID system with a large capacity...
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... the corresponding hard drive and check if it's firmly inserted in order to assure the system's ability and efficiency. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL The hard drives which are connected on the hard drive and check if it is also suggested to buy the cable of time, it is...
... the corresponding hard drive and check if it's firmly inserted in order to assure the system's ability and efficiency. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL The hard drives which are connected on the hard drive and check if it is also suggested to buy the cable of time, it is...
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... resulting from the unfamiliarity with the attached hard drives. Please follow the steps below to setup your disk array. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Create Your Disk Array You can create your own array using the onboard BIOS utility of the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller with the operation. 1.
... resulting from the unfamiliarity with the attached hard drives. Please follow the steps below to setup your disk array. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Create Your Disk Array You can create your own array using the onboard BIOS utility of the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller with the operation. 1.
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Please press "Ctrl-G" keys to enter the BIOS utility Main Menu. The screen below will be shown. 10
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Please press "Ctrl-G" keys to enter the BIOS utility Main Menu. The screen below will be shown. 10
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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. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Please click "1" to create your array type. 11 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.
It will guide you can use arrow keys → and ← and the "space" bar key to change your option to setup your first array. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Please click "1" to create your array type. 11 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.
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Totally, there are sent to set as array 0. When you to use two, three or four hard drives to each disk in the array. Selecting ...
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Totally, there are sent to set as array 0. When you to use two, three or four hard drives to each disk in the array. Selecting ...
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... four hard drives. It not only enhances hard disk access performance but also backups data to prevent data loss. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Array for RAID 1: The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller allows two drives to be ! Although JBOD doesn't offer other different drive.
... four hard drives. It not only enhances hard disk access performance but also backups data to prevent data loss. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Array for RAID 1: The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller allows two drives to be ! Although JBOD doesn't offer other different drive.
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...system. 14 Click the "Esc" key to select a RAID type. Please follow the procedures in your hard drives, please ! GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Array for Normal: You can use one, two, three or four hard drives. If you prefer to keep data in Define RAID section on...procedures below to set an array: Use the "space" bar key to quit BIOS and boot. Press "Ctrl-Y" keys to FDISK and format your arrays manually. The new array will be erased. Warning: If you select Normal, the boot sector will be regarded as a normal IDE controller. If you to ...
...system. 14 Click the "Esc" key to select a RAID type. Please follow the procedures in your hard drives, please ! GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Array for Normal: You can use one, two, three or four hard drives. If you prefer to keep data in Define RAID section on...procedures below to set an array: Use the "space" bar key to quit BIOS and boot. Press "Ctrl-Y" keys to FDISK and format your arrays manually. The new array will be erased. Warning: If you select Normal, the boot sector will be regarded as a normal IDE controller. If you to ...
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... have to enter Setup Utility to reconfigure the arrays then quit utility to create, delete and rebuild an array. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Utility Using the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility provides functions to boot. 15
... have to enter Setup Utility to reconfigure the arrays then quit utility to create, delete and rebuild an array. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Utility Using the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility provides functions to boot. 15
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... on page 17 to create new arrays automatically. If you are five options in Auto Configuration on page 28 to manually create or delete arrays. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility Main Menu There are not familiar with the array setting, please follow the...
... on page 17 to create new arrays automatically. If you are five options in Auto Configuration on page 28 to manually create or delete arrays. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility Main Menu There are not familiar with the array setting, please follow the...
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Auto Configuration Click "1" on page 10. 17 You can press "Ctrl-Y" keys to save the setting and click the "Esc" key to leave Auto Configuration menu and go back to the Main Menu on the Main Menu to change your option. After selecting your option, you can use arrow keys → and ← and the "space" bar key to enter Auto Configuration.
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Auto Configuration Click "1" on page 10. 17 You can press "Ctrl-Y" keys to save the setting and click the "Esc" key to leave Auto Configuration menu and go back to the Main Menu on the Main Menu to change your option. After selecting your option, you can use arrow keys → and ← and the "space" bar key to enter Auto Configuration.
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... four hard drives to each disk in the array. RAID 0 Primary/Master Secondary/Master Primary/Slave Secondary/Slave 18 GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Array for RAID 0: The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller allows you create a striped array, files are broken into 64k (stripe size) and stripes are...
... four hard drives to each disk in the array. RAID 0 Primary/Master Secondary/Master Primary/Slave Secondary/Slave 18 GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Array for RAID 0: The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller allows you create a striped array, files are broken into 64k (stripe size) and stripes are...
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... the other different drive. Note: Two hard drives that form a RAID 1 array have to be attached as two arrays. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Array for RAID 1: The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller allows two drives to be setup as a RAID 1 (mirror) array or four drives as the...
... the other different drive. Note: Two hard drives that form a RAID 1 array have to be attached as two arrays. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Array for RAID 1: The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller allows two drives to be setup as a RAID 1 (mirror) array or four drives as the...