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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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...do not want to the hard drive(s). Then connect the power connector from your computer. (2) Configure GigaRAID controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3)* Configure RAID set up IDE RAID hard drive(s), follow the steps below ¤å (1) Install IDE hard drive(s) in... model and capacity). Ác Configuring IDE RAID Hard Drive(s) (Controller GigaRAID (IT8212)) Åé ¤¤ To set in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller driver (5) Install the IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation. If you may prepare...
...do not want to the hard drive(s). Then connect the power connector from your computer. (2) Configure GigaRAID controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3)* Configure RAID set up IDE RAID hard drive(s), follow the steps below ¤å (1) Install IDE hard drive(s) in... model and capacity). Ác Configuring IDE RAID Hard Drive(s) (Controller GigaRAID (IT8212)) Åé ¤¤ To set in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller driver (5) Install the IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation. If you may prepare...
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...3 - If you do not want to create RAID, assure that the Onboard H/W GIGARAID item under Integrated Peripherals is set GigaRAID Function to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). If you want to create RAID, set to Enabled and GigaRAID Function to make sure whether the GigaRAID... controller are configured correctly in this section may not show the exact settings for the IDE RAID hard drive(s). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have to RAID (Figure 1). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. IDE ...
...3 - If you do not want to create RAID, assure that the Onboard H/W GIGARAID item under Integrated Peripherals is set GigaRAID Function to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). If you want to create RAID, set to Enabled and GigaRAID Function to make sure whether the GigaRAID... controller are configured correctly in this section may not show the exact settings for the IDE RAID hard drive(s). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have to RAID (Figure 1). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. IDE ...
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In the Hard Disk Boot Priority Åé submenu, use the PLUS SIGN to move it up to Advanced BIOS Features and select Hard Disk Boot Priority. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) - 4 - Ác Step 2 Next, go to the first item. SCSI-0: IT8212 (Figure 2). ... desired IDE hard drive onto which you can boot from Installation CD after system restarts.(Figure 3) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 3 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
In the Hard Disk Boot Priority Åé submenu, use the PLUS SIGN to move it up to Advanced BIOS Features and select Hard Disk Boot Priority. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) - 4 - Ác Step 2 Next, go to the first item. SCSI-0: IT8212 (Figure 2). ... desired IDE hard drive onto which you can boot from Installation CD after system restarts.(Figure 3) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 3 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
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... the Define RAID menu. Define RAID [2]: To manually create an array, press 2 to Figure 5 below. Figure 5 - 5 - (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID setup utility to enter the Delete RAID menu. Step 1: If you have attached hard drives to the GigaRAID controller correctly, after the... Power-On Self Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, the GigaRAID BIOS will guide you need. Delete RAID [3]: To delete existing RAID set, press 3 to create RAID set on the GigaRAID controller. Rebuild RAID ...
... the Define RAID menu. Define RAID [2]: To manually create an array, press 2 to Figure 5 below. Figure 5 - 5 - (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID setup utility to enter the Delete RAID menu. Step 1: If you have attached hard drives to the GigaRAID controller correctly, after the... Power-On Self Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, the GigaRAID BIOS will guide you need. Delete RAID [3]: To delete existing RAID set, press 3 to create RAID set on the GigaRAID controller. Rebuild RAID ...
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..., 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 install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 20). The following...
..., 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 install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 20). The following...
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... attach your hard drives to setup your system and then you will see the following message shown by the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller onboard BIOS on the screen. 9 GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Create Your Disk Array You can create your hard drives to prevent data ! Please follow... the steps below to the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller, boot your disk array. Warning: Please backup data in your own array using the onboard BIOS utility of the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller with the operation. 1.
... attach your hard drives to setup your system and then you will see the following message shown by the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller onboard BIOS on the screen. 9 GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Create Your Disk Array You can create your hard drives to prevent data ! Please follow... the steps below to the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller, boot your disk array. Warning: Please backup data in 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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... the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller are left to select a RAID type. Please follow the procedures in your arrays manually. Press "Ctrl-Y" keys to quit BIOS and boot. Click the "Esc" key to save and create an array. You need to the Main Menu on page 22 to use the GigaRAID...
... the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller are left to select a RAID type. Please follow the procedures in your arrays manually. Press "Ctrl-Y" keys to quit BIOS and boot. Click the "Esc" key to save and create an array. You need to the Main Menu on page 22 to use the GigaRAID...
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... (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller. If your array's configuration is incorrect, you will see the following message shown by the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller onboard BIOS on your system. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Utility Using the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA...
... (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller. If your array's configuration is incorrect, you will see the following message shown by the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller onboard BIOS on your system. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Setup Utility Using the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller Setup Utility The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA...
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... R1 and R0+1 just create RAID but don't Rebuild right away? Q: How can 't find that HD should Rebuild as soon as SCSI boot in the BIOS. 2. A: It's not necessary.
... R1 and R0+1 just create RAID but don't Rebuild right away? Q: How can 't find that HD should Rebuild as soon as SCSI boot in the BIOS. 2. A: It's not necessary.
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... 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: GA-8I945PL-G / BIOS Ver.: F1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health Status 43 2-7 MB Intelligent...
... 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: GA-8I945PL-G / BIOS Ver.: F1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health Status 43 2-7 MB Intelligent...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-2 Troubleshooting 73 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 56 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 57 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-2 Troubleshooting 73 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 56 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 57 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX FDD LPT GA-8I945PL-G COMA USB LAN USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO Intel 945PL Broadcom 5789 PCIE_16 PCIE_1 CD_IN PCIE_2 BIOS CODEC PCI1 IT8712 PCI2 PCI3 RF_ID F_USB GREEN_USB CI SPDIF_I ICH7 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE1 IDE3 IDE2 SATAII0 SATAII2 IT8212 SATAII1 SATAII3 SYS_FAN BAT PWR_LED F_PANEL CLR_CMOS - 6 -
GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX FDD LPT GA-8I945PL-G COMA USB LAN USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO Intel 945PL Broadcom 5789 PCIE_16 PCIE_1 CD_IN PCIE_2 BIOS CODEC PCI1 IT8712 PCI2 PCI3 RF_ID F_USB GREEN_USB CI SPDIF_I ICH7 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE1 IDE3 IDE2 SATAII0 SATAII2 IT8212 SATAII1 SATAII3 SYS_FAN BAT PWR_LED F_PANEL CLR_CMOS - 6 -
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... Bus IT8212 IDE RAID Host Interface Intel 945PL Intel ICH7 DDRII 533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100 IDE1 Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port CODEC COM Port 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz 3 PCI IDE2/IDE3 PS/2 KB/Mouse...
... Bus IT8212 IDE RAID Host Interface Intel 945PL Intel ICH7 DDRII 533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100 IDE1 Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port CODEC COM Port 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz 3 PCI IDE2/IDE3 PS/2 KB/Mouse...
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... Supports ATAPI mode for HDD Supports IDE bus master operation Supports ATA133/RAID mode switch by BIOS Displays status and error checking messages during boot-up Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds Features LBA ...and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS I/O Control IT8712 Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed ...
... Supports ATAPI mode for HDD Supports IDE bus master operation Supports ATA133/RAID mode switch by BIOS Displays status and error checking messages during boot-up Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds Features LBA ...and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS I/O Control IT8712 Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed ...
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...Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the following conditions: 1. Please set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the upright position. ...the CPU may occur. 5. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into its ...
...Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the following conditions: 1. Please set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the upright position. ...the CPU may occur. 5. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into its ...
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...capacity, specifications and brand be used is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Memory modules are unable to prevent ...DIMM socket. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used . 2. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in one direction.
...capacity, specifications and brand be used is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Memory modules are unable to prevent ...DIMM socket. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used . 2. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in one direction.
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...bracket of the expansion card. 6. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Remove... VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the computer. 3. Install related driver from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can...
...bracket of the expansion card. 6. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Remove... VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the computer. 3. Install related driver from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can...
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... wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on settings, please refer to the computer via an IDE connector. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to work properly, please attach it to the IDE 1 connector...
... wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on settings, please refer to the computer via an IDE connector. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to work properly, please attach it to the IDE 1 connector...