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... the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to load the SATA controller driver first. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready... system for RAID 0. All with which you have to expand its capacity. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system...
... the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to load the SATA controller driver first. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready... system for RAID 0. All with which you have to expand its capacity. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system...
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...80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel H57 SATA Controllers j 81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 96 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 107 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 107 5-2-2 Configuring S/... 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 114 5-3 Troubleshooting 115 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 115 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 116 5-4 Regulatory Statements 118 j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. - 5 -
...80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel H57 SATA Controllers j 81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 96 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 107 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 107 5-2-2 Configuring S/... 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 114 5-3 Troubleshooting 115 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 115 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 116 5-4 Regulatory Statements 118 j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. - 5 -
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... for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 3) (Note 4) - 1 x HDMI port (Note 4) - 1 x DisplayPort (Note ... SATA2_3, SATA2_4) supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - k Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD j Only for...
... for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 3) (Note 4) - 1 x HDMI port (Note 4) - 1 x DisplayPort (Note ... SATA2_3, SATA2_4) supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - k Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD j Only for...
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... supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. The H57j Chipset supports RAID function. Refer to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) To use only one of the new generation interface technologies that supports DisplayPort to Chapter... DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ from operating system. DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of 2560x1600p but the actual resolutions supported depend on configuring a RAID array.
... supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. The H57j Chipset supports RAID function. Refer to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) To use only one of the new generation interface technologies that supports DisplayPort to Chapter... DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ from operating system. DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of 2560x1600p but the actual resolutions supported depend on configuring a RAID array.
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... be an even number. • A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of hard drives does not have to your SATA hard drive. j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Before attaching the IDE cable..., locate the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array.
... be an even number. • A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of hard drives does not have to your SATA hard drive. j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Before attaching the IDE cable..., locate the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array.
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...the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal.... 8) GSATA2_5/6 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by removing the battery: 1. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Definition GSATA2_6 1 7 GSATA2_5 1 7 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. You may be handled in the power...
...the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal.... 8) GSATA2_5/6 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by removing the battery: 1. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Definition GSATA2_6 1 7 GSATA2_5 1 7 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. You may be handled in the power...
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... controllers to RAID(XHD) automatically. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be set to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below will be shared with other device. j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Disabled Allows...
... controllers to RAID(XHD) automatically. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be set to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below will be shared with other device. j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Disabled Allows...
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.../6 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_5/6 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in IDE mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller; BIOS Setup - 52 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM...
.../6 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_5/6 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in IDE mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller; BIOS Setup - 52 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM...
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... graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2...
... graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2...
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...key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. H55M/H57M-USB3 E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/22/2009-H55/H57-7A89TG0PC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and ....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Before You Begin 1. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. However, if the BIOS update...
...key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. H55M/H57M-USB3 E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/22/2009-H55/H57-7A89TG0PC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and ....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Before You Begin 1. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. However, if the BIOS update...
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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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...or greater capacity than or equal to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage... driver disk. Unique Features - 80 - Or you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to enable RAID for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. To automatically set up...
...or greater capacity than or equal to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage... driver disk. Unique Features - 80 - Or you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to enable RAID for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. To automatically set up...
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...hard drives with identical model and capacity). j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, and SATA2_4 ports are supported by H57 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to AHCI or RAID mode. - 81 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in ...controller mode in your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Configure a RAID array in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to...
...hard drives with identical model and capacity). j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, and SATA2_4 ports are supported by H57 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to AHCI or RAID mode. - 81 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in ...controller mode in your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Configure a RAID array in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to...
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... H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [3F8/IRQ4] ...controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to RAID(XHD) (Figure 1) (IDE by default). To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to enter BIOS...
... H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [3F8/IRQ4] ...controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to RAID(XHD) (Figure 1) (IDE by default). To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to enter BIOS...
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...ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to Non-RAID 4. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). Reset Disks to...Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111...
...ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to Non-RAID 4. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). Reset Disks to...Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111...
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...64KB RAID5 - 64KB [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 84 - RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press to proceed. All Rights Reserved... Mirrors data (redundancy). option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] The ...
...64KB RAID5 - 64KB [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 84 - RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press to proceed. All Rights Reserved... Mirrors data (redundancy). option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] The ...
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... Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL ... (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. Create RAID Volume 2. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C)...
... Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL ... (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. Create RAID Volume 2. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C)...
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...the system at the same time, that is hidden. option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial #...(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4. Step 1: select Create RAID Volume in the operating system; Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive....
...the system at the same time, that is hidden. option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial #...(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4. Step 1: select Create RAID Volume in the operating system; Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive....
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... Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery D[ SisEkLs E: CTSeDleIcStKDSis]ks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB Port Drive Model Serial # CreaStiezeVolume M0... ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB R1 ST3120026AS 3JT32[ 9HJEXLP ] 111.7GB Type/Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). e. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to confirm...
... Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery D[ SisEkLs E: CTSeDleIcStKDSis]ks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB Port Drive Model Serial # CreaStiezeVolume M0... ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB R1 ST3120026AS 3JT32[ 9HJEXLP ] 111.7GB Type/Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). e. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to confirm...
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... prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to be deleted and press . Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down ...
... prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to be deleted and press . Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down ...