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...have to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make ...sure the new drive is greater than or equal to expand its capacity. For a RAID 0 array that 's been created earlier...
...have to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make ...sure the new drive is greater than or equal to expand its capacity. For a RAID 0 array that 's been created earlier...
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...(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 95 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 101 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 106 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 108 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 121 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 121 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 123 5-2-3 Enabling...
...(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 95 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 101 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 106 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 108 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 121 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 121 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 123 5-2-3 Enabling...
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... 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.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio ...(SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 Marvell 9128 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for...
... 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.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio ...(SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 Marvell 9128 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for...
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... by P55 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Pin No. The Marvell 9128 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Definition 1 GND GSATA3_7 7 1 7 1 GSATA3_6 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end... - 29 - If more than two hard drives are to be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires at least two hard drives. The P55 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. SATA2_5 7 7 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 Pin No. 9) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ...
... by P55 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Pin No. The Marvell 9128 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Definition 1 GND GSATA3_7 7 1 7 1 GSATA3_6 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end... - 29 - If more than two hard drives are to be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires at least two hard drives. The P55 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. SATA2_5 7 7 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 Pin No. 9) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ...
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...Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA Controller GSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA RAID Configuration Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [IDE] [Press Enter] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help Menu Level ...the SATA controllers. - 53 - For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55 Chipset. ...
...Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA Controller GSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA RAID Configuration Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [IDE] [Press Enter] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help Menu Level ...the SATA controllers. - 53 - For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55 Chipset. ...
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...an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Enables RAID for the Marvell 9128 SATA controller. Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM ... or disables the SATA controller integrated in the JMB362 chip. (Default: Enabled) eSATA Ctrl Mode (JMicron JMB362 Chip, eSATA Connectors on configuring a RAID array. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an...
...an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Enables RAID for the Marvell 9128 SATA controller. Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM ... or disables the SATA controller integrated in the JMB362 chip. (Default: Enabled) eSATA Ctrl Mode (JMicron JMB362 Chip, eSATA Connectors on configuring a RAID array. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an...
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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. For example, when hard drives are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Before You Begin: • Xpress...
... 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. For example, when hard drives are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Before You Begin: • Xpress...
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...support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Unique Features - 72 - What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. What is potentially risky, please do it with ... in BIOS Setup. Embedded in system malfunction. P55A-UD6 D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0XC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter...
...support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Unique Features - 72 - What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. What is potentially risky, please do it with ... in BIOS Setup. Embedded in system malfunction. P55A-UD6 D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0XC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter...
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...?" appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to begin the BIOS update. Unique Features
...?" appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to begin the BIOS update. Unique Features
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... integrated in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to expand its capacity. 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for...not be able to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 85 - Before...
... integrated in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to expand its capacity. 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for...not be able to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 85 - Before...
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... in BIOS Setup. Appendix B. If there is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to ensure optimal performance, it is more than one SATA controller on your computer Attach one ... hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If you do not want to create RAID, you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to AHCI or RAID mode. - 87 - Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only...
... in BIOS Setup. Appendix B. If there is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to ensure optimal performance, it is more than one SATA controller on your computer Attach one ... hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If you do not want to create RAID, you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to AHCI or RAID mode. - 87 - Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only...
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... on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you do not want to create RAID, set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test...Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN } SMART LAN1 } SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard IDE Controller [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled]...
... on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you do not want to create RAID, set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test...Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN } SMART LAN1 } SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard IDE Controller [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled]...
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...and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Volumes : None defined. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). Create RAID Volume 2. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical ...Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "...
...and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Volumes : None defined. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). Create RAID Volume 2. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical ...Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "...
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... and press . Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 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 following are installed, they will be included in...
... and press . Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 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 following are installed, they will be included in...
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... you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 91 - Create RAID Volume 2. Now, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). When prompted to confirm whether to...v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Delete RAID Volume 5. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All ...
... you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 91 - Create RAID Volume 2. Now, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). When prompted to confirm whether to...v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Delete RAID Volume 5. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All ...
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... Intel Corporation. Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. the recovery drive is , if you are unable to create a RAID array. • By default, only the master drive can be restored back to the recovery drive; All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1....]-Select if needed, the data on the recovery drive can copy the data from the master drive to the master drive. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111...
... Intel Corporation. Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. the recovery drive is , if you are unable to create a RAID array. • By default, only the master drive can be restored back to the recovery drive; All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1....]-Select if needed, the data on the recovery drive can copy the data from the master drive to the master drive. 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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...the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to a previous state. 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). Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. [hi]-Prev/NeRxtAI...
...the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to a previous state. 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). Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. [hi]-Prev/NeRxtAI...
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Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to Recovery ... BE DELETED. (This does not apply to be deleted and press . When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to non-RAID. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity...
Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to Recovery ... BE DELETED. (This does not apply to be deleted and press . When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to non-RAID. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity...
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...signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on your power supply to RAID. 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this section may differ from your computer and press ...ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard IDE Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA Controller GSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA RAID Configuration Onboard Serial Port 1 [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled [...
...signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on your power supply to RAID. 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this section may differ from your computer and press ...ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard IDE Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA Controller GSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA RAID Configuration Onboard Serial Port 1 [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled [...
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... GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 3 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you wish to configure a RAID array. Gigabyte Technology Corp. C. PCI Express to... SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07.06 Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp. (http://www.gigabyte.com) HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB 120 GB Non-RAID Non-RAID Press to enter the RAID setup utility. GIGABYTE Technology Corp...
... GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 3 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you wish to configure a RAID array. Gigabyte Technology Corp. C. PCI Express to... SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07.06 Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp. (http://www.gigabyte.com) HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB 120 GB Non-RAID Non-RAID Press to enter the RAID setup utility. GIGABYTE Technology Corp...