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...84 Chapter 5 Appendix ...87 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 87 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 100 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 100 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In ... Sound Recorder 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
...84 Chapter 5 Appendix ...87 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 87 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 100 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 100 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In ... Sound Recorder 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
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... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support...supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting...
... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support...supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting...
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... at least two hard drives. The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. The LED is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3R. The LED keeps blinking when the system is on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 1 - 26 -
... at least two hard drives. The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. The LED is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3R. The LED keeps blinking when the system is on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 1 - 26 -
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...that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 2 SATA Port0~3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R Southbridge) Enables or disables RAID for GA-EP45-DS3R. Only for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to ...
...that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 2 SATA Port0~3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R Southbridge) Enables or disables RAID for GA-EP45-DS3R. Only for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to ...
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..., the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that...
..., the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that...
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...damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - TM Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter MSDOS mode. However...the system BIOS without the need to access Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is @BIOS ? What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, ...
...damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - TM Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter MSDOS mode. However...the system BIOS without the need to access Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is @BIOS ? What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, ...
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... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive...
... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive...
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... to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 87 - Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An...
... to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 87 - Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An...
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... Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disbabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [...On Self-Test). Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup . GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 88 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to configure the SATA controller ...
... Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disbabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [...On Self-Test). Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup . GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 88 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to configure the SATA controller ...
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...Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk Press to Non-RAID 4. Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP ... the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Skip this step and proceed to configure a RAID array. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) ...
...Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk Press to Non-RAID 4. Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP ... the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Skip this step and proceed to configure a RAID array. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) ...
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... typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [K L ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 90 - If only two hard drives are installed, they will be included in the RAID array. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Then...
... typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [K L ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 90 - If only two hard drives are installed, they will be included in the RAID array. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Then...
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...wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID 4. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : RAID_Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 223...ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Appendix Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. Create RAID Volume 2. Now, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and ...
...wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID 4. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : RAID_Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 223...ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Appendix Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. Create RAID Volume 2. Now, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and ...
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In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID. All Rights Reversed. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) Drives Capacity Status Bootable 2 223.6GB Normal Yes [ DELETE VOLUME ...L ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 92 - Are you sure you want to delete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to be deleted and press . Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . When prompted to confirm ...
In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID. All Rights Reversed. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) Drives Capacity Status Bootable 2 223.6GB Normal Yes [ DELETE VOLUME ...L ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 92 - Are you sure you want to delete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to be deleted and press . Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . When prompted to confirm ...
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... MS-DOS mode(Note). Once at the A:\> prompt, change to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you first have to copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard...
... MS-DOS mode(Note). Once at the A:\> prompt, change to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you first have to copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard...
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Copying the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk. When a screen similar to that in Figure 5 appears, type "yes" after the "Continue extraction?" message, and then press ... USB flash drive from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive Step 1: On an alternative system, copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver to that in Figure 6 will appear. After the driver is extracted, a screen similar to your USB flash drive. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 94 - For example, to begin extracting the driver.
Copying the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk. When a screen similar to that in Figure 5 appears, type "yes" after the "Continue extraction?" message, and then press ... USB flash drive from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive Step 1: On an alternative system, copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver to that in Figure 6 will appear. After the driver is extracted, a screen similar to your USB flash drive. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 94 - For example, to begin extracting the driver.
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...press as soon as you are ready to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Currently, Setup will be a few moments of Windows XP and Vista installation. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk ...containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Appendix Windows Setup Press F6 if you have chosen to install...
...press as soon as you are ready to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Currently, Setup will be a few moments of Windows XP and Vista installation. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk ...containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Appendix Windows Setup Press F6 if you have chosen to install...
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... Figure 3 If a message appears saying one minute. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 96 - If you do not want from the following mass storage device(s): Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with...
... Figure 3 If a message appears saying one minute. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 96 - If you do not want from the following mass storage device(s): Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with...
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Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 - 97 - To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. Appendix
Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 - 97 - To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. Appendix
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Figure 6 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 7). Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 6). Figure 7 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - B. When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps.
Figure 6 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 7). Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 6). Figure 7 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - B. When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps.
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Step 3: When a screen as Intel(R) ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller when the SATA controllers are set to continue the OS installation (Figure 9). Figure 8 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to AHCI mode. - 99 - Appendix Figure 9 (Note) The item displayed in Figure 8 will be shown as shown in Figure 8 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller (Note) and press Next.
Step 3: When a screen as Intel(R) ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller when the SATA controllers are set to continue the OS installation (Figure 9). Figure 8 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to AHCI mode. - 99 - Appendix Figure 9 (Note) The item displayed in Figure 8 will be shown as shown in Figure 8 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller (Note) and press Next.