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... X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. 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 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard...Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 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...
... X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. 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 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard...Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 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...
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......87 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 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...
......87 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 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...
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... for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 Marvell 9128 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_8, GSATA3_9) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE...
... for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 Marvell 9128 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_8, GSATA3_9) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE...
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TSB43AB23 chip - Hardware Installation Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ...
TSB43AB23 chip - Hardware Installation Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ...
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... 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. The GIGABYTE SATA2 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. G.QBOFM Pin No. 9) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA... Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Definition GSATA2_7 7 1 7 1 ...
... 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. The GIGABYTE SATA2 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. G.QBOFM Pin No. 9) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA... Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Definition GSATA2_7 7 1 7 1 ...
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...object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for instructions on configuring a RAID array. You may be an even number. Replace the battery. 4. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Plug in ...the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 31 - The Marvell 9128 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Hardware Installation Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for 5 seconds.) 3. Refer to...
...object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for instructions on configuring a RAID array. You may be an even number. Replace the battery. 4. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Plug in ...the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 31 - The Marvell 9128 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Hardware Installation Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for 5 seconds.) 3. Refer to...
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...(Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. 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 or ...
...(Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. 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 or ...
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... disables the IDE and SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI ... interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. - 57 - BIOS Setup RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller. the IDE controller still operates in IDE mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that...
... disables the IDE and SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI ... interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. - 57 - BIOS Setup RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller. the IDE controller still operates in IDE mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that...
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... drive that allows you to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Step 2: Click New. (Note Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. actual size requirements vary, depending on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . When hard drives are attached to...
... drive that allows you to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Step 2: Click New. (Note Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. actual size requirements vary, depending on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . When hard drives are attached to...
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... one more physical BIOS chip. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Restart the system. P55A-UD7 D25 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/05/2010-P55-.... With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a... main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key...
... one more physical BIOS chip. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Restart the system. P55A-UD7 D25 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/05/2010-P55-.... With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a... main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key...
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... Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 73 - ing the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process 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...
... Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 73 - ing the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process 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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... motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. B. 4-8 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. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Or you run the X.H.D utility, back up...
... motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. B. 4-8 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. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Or you run the X.H.D utility, back up...
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... in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to available SATA port on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, ... empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on the motherboard. Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the...
... in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to available SATA port on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, ... empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on the motherboard. Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the...
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Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will be set to RAID(XHD) automatically. To create RAID, set eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled (Figure 1) and PCH SATA Control Mode... Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN } SMART LAN1 } SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode [Enabled] RAID(XHD) [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled [Enabled] [Enabled] ...
Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will be set to RAID(XHD) automatically. To create RAID, set eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled (Figure 1) and PCH SATA Control Mode... Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN } SMART LAN1 } SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode [Enabled] RAID(XHD) [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled [Enabled] [Enabled] ...
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... defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 89 - Press + to enter Configuration Utility.. Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP...
... defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 89 - Press + to enter Configuration Utility.. Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP...
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...Select Appendix - 90 - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be automatically ...assigned to the array. 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). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology...
...Select Appendix - 90 - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be automatically ...assigned to the array. 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). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology...
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... 2003-09 Intel Corporation. option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Finally press on the ...Create Volume item to cancel (Figure 6). Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes...
... 2003-09 Intel Corporation. option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Finally press on the ...Create Volume item to cancel (Figure 6). Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes...
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...between a master and a recovery disk. [hi]-Change Appendix [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 9 - 92 - [ENTER]-Select Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks to the master drive. if needed, the data on the recovery drive can be restored back to Non...drive. • A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives only. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit 3. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX ...
...between a master and a recovery disk. [hi]-Change Appendix [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 9 - 92 - [ENTER]-Select Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks to the master drive. if needed, the data on the recovery drive can be restored back to Non...drive. • A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives only. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit 3. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX ...
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...Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select... Rapid Storage Technology - Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. 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...
...Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select... Rapid Storage Technology - Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. 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...
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... [ESC]-Exit Figure 12 [DEL]-Delete Volume Appendix - 94 - All Rights Reserved. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to non-RAID. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to be deleted 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 arrow key to select the array to abort. Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press .
... [ESC]-Exit Figure 12 [DEL]-Delete Volume Appendix - 94 - All Rights Reserved. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to non-RAID. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to be deleted 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 arrow key to select the array to abort. Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press .