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... a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. To manually set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to ...have to expand its capacity. A. Before installing the operating system, you run the X.H.D utility, back 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 recommended that already exists...
... a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. To manually set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to ...have to expand its capacity. A. Before installing the operating system, you run the X.H.D utility, back 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 recommended that already exists...
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......89 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 89 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 89 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 97 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 103 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 108 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 110 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 123 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 123...
......89 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 89 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 89 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 97 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 103 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 108 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 110 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 123 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 123...
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..., GSATA3_7) 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 devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_8, GSATA2_9) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support...
..., GSATA3_7) 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 devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_8, GSATA2_9) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support...
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.../Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I . porting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Hardware Installation Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB Integrated in the South Bridge - TSB43AB23 chip...
.../Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I . porting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Hardware Installation Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB Integrated in the South Bridge - TSB43AB23 chip...
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dard. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Hardware Installation Definition SATA2_5 7 7 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 1 12 3 1 4 SATA2_0 5 GND TXP TXN GND RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 10) GSATA2_8/9 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled ...
dard. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Hardware Installation Definition SATA2_5 7 7 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 1 12 3 1 4 SATA2_0 5 GND TXP TXN GND RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 10) GSATA2_8/9 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled ...
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...the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for one . The Marvell 9128 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hardware Installation - 30 - Please connect the L-shaped end of... environmental regulations. Replace the battery. 4. Definition GSATA3_7 7 1 7 1 GSATA3_6 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. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. 11) GSATA3_6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s ...
...the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for one . The Marvell 9128 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hardware Installation - 30 - Please connect the L-shaped end of... environmental regulations. Replace the battery. 4. Definition GSATA3_7 7 1 7 1 GSATA3_6 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. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. 11) GSATA3_6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s ...
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... Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode GSATA RAID Configuration GSATA 8_9/IDE Controller GSATA 8_9/IDE Ctrl Mode [IDE] [Enabled] [IDE] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [IDE] Item Help Menu Level... the Intel ICH10R Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) ICH SATA Control Mode (Intel ICH10R Chipset) Enables or disables...
... Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode GSATA RAID Configuration GSATA 8_9/IDE Controller GSATA 8_9/IDE Ctrl Mode [IDE] [Enabled] [IDE] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [IDE] Item Help Menu Level... the Intel ICH10R Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) ICH SATA Control Mode (Intel ICH10R Chipset) Enables or disables...
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... to Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is connected or not. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode. RAID(XHD) Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH10R South Bridge) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Enable Native IDE...
... to Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is connected or not. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode. RAID(XHD) Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH10R South Bridge) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Enable Native IDE...
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...(JMicron JMB362 Chip, eSATA Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller... Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA 8_9/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, IDE and GSATA2_8/9 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the Marvell 9128 SATA controller. BIOS Setup - 58 - Advanced ...
...(JMicron JMB362 Chip, eSATA Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller... Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA 8_9/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, IDE and GSATA2_8/9 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the Marvell 9128 SATA controller. BIOS Setup - 58 - Advanced ...
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... your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are installed. • The amount of it . A. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system to...
... your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are installed. • The amount of it . A. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system to...
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What is DualBIOS™? site and update the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter MS-DOS mode. Unique Features - 74 - What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download ... Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. 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. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. X58A-UD5 E4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/08/...
What is DualBIOS™? site and update the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter MS-DOS mode. Unique Features - 74 - What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download ... Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. 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. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. X58A-UD5 E4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/08/...
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... size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Unique Features 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 up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from the...
... size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Unique Features 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 up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from the...
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... the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. The following...
... the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. The following...
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...Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from 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 ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want... on your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID, you may prepare only one SATA controller on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the...
...Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from 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 ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want... on your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID, you may prepare only one SATA controller on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the...
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... 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 eSATA Controller [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled... correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to IDE or AHCI. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to RAID(XHD) (Figure 1) (IDE by default). Configuring SATA controller mode in...
... 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 eSATA Controller [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled... correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to IDE or AHCI. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to RAID(XHD) (Figure 1) (IDE by default). Configuring SATA controller mode in...
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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 enter the ICH10R RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel... system for a message which says "Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to Non-RAID 4. Exit 3. Reset Disks to configure a RAID array. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical ...
... ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to enter the ICH10R RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel... system for a message which says "Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to Non-RAID 4. Exit 3. Reset Disks to configure a RAID array. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical ...
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...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 special characters) under the Name item and press . 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) Matrix Storage Manager option...
...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 special characters) under the Name item and press . 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) Matrix Storage Manager option...
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... Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 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) 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 : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON...
... Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 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) 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 : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON...
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...needed, the data on the recovery drive can be riewed in the operating system; Step 1: select Create RAID Volume in the system at the same time, that is hidden. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS...data protection by allowing users to the master drive. the recovery drive is , if you are unable to Non-RAID 4. Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks to create a RAID array. • By default, only the master drive can be created with two hard drives only. RAID10: ...
...needed, the data on the recovery drive can be riewed in the operating system; Step 1: select Create RAID Volume in the system at the same time, that is hidden. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS...data protection by allowing users to the master drive. the recovery drive is , if you are unable to Non-RAID 4. Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks to create a RAID array. • By default, only the master drive can be created with two hard drives only. RAID10: ...
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...to a previous state. 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... 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). On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to ...
...to a previous state. 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... 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). On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to ...