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...the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on the motherboard you enable RAID mode. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to enable the Intel® Smart Response ...H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
...the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on the motherboard you enable RAID mode. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to enable the Intel® Smart Response ...H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
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... 4-6 Auto Green...74 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 75 4-8 Cloud OC...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using...
... 4-6 Auto Green...74 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 75 4-8 Cloud OC...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using...
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... USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the back panel Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power...
... USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the back panel Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power...
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... The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. Definition SATA3_0 7 1 7 1 SATA3_1 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 8) SATA2_2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb...tors with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. G.QBOFM Pin No. The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Hardware Installation RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. If...
... The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. Definition SATA3_0 7 1 7 1 SATA3_1 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 8) SATA2_2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb...tors with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. G.QBOFM Pin No. The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Hardware Installation RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. If...
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... the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to AHCI mode. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel Z68 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the...as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default) RAID(XHD) Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. In Legacy mode the SATA ...
... the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to AHCI mode. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel Z68 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the...as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default) RAID(XHD) Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. In Legacy mode the SATA ...
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... USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) OROM UI and Banner Determines whether to display Intel RAID ROM messages during the POST when the Intel SATA RAID function is enabled. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to...
... USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) OROM UI and Banner Determines whether to display Intel RAID ROM messages during the POST when the Intel SATA RAID function is enabled. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to...
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... • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the...
... • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the...
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... You can update the system BIOS without the need to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. Z68A-D3H-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/06/2011-Z68... nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to access Q-Flash. What is Q-Flash™? Embedded...BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, ...
... You can update the system BIOS without the need to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. Z68A-D3H-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/06/2011-Z68... nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to access Q-Flash. What is Q-Flash™? Embedded...BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, ...
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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 SATA controller, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Select HDD 1-0 and press . The...
... 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 SATA controller, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Select HDD 1-0 and press . The...
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... to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the...
... to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the...
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... At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 77 - Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to ...Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this ...
... At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 77 - Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to ...Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this ...
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... described in this item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Appendix - 78 - To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to IDE or AHCI. The actual BIOS Setup... Function USB Storage Function OROM UI Banner Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help Menu Level ...
... described in this item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Appendix - 78 - To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to IDE or AHCI. The actual BIOS Setup... Function USB Storage Function OROM UI Banner Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help Menu Level ...
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... this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating 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 enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Physical Devices : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type...
... this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating 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 enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Physical Devices : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type...
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...[hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 80 - 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...to the array. Press to be special characters) under the Name item and press . 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 ] RAID0: Stripes...
...[hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 80 - 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...to the array. Press to be special characters) under the Name item and press . 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 ] RAID0: Stripes...
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...Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. 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 ...Technology - Now, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID 4. Create RAID Volume 2. Appendix All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip ...
...Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. 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 ...Technology - Now, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID 4. Create RAID Volume 2. Appendix All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip ...
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...MAIN MENU ] 1. Exit 3. Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX...[ENTER]-Select Menu Figure 8 Step 2: After entering the volume name, select Recovery under the RAID Level item and press (Figure 9). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync :...
...MAIN MENU ] 1. Exit 3. Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX...[ENTER]-Select Menu Figure 8 Step 2: After entering the volume name, select Recovery under the RAID Level item and press (Figure 9). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync :...
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...press to complete. - 83 - Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. 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 a sync ...Drive Model Serial # CreaStiezeVolume M0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB R1 ST3120026AS 3JT32[ 9HJEXLP ] 111.7GB Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) ...
...press to complete. - 83 - Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. 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 a sync ...Drive Model Serial # CreaStiezeVolume M0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB R1 ST3120026AS 3JT32[ 9HJEXLP ] 111.7GB Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) ...
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All Rights Reserved. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to abort. Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to Recovery volumes) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit ....1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID.
All Rights Reserved. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to abort. Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to Recovery volumes) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit ....1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID.
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...recognized during the OS installation. After the operating system is designated as the example operating system.) As Windows 7 and Vista already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you install all files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to the floppy disk. First, copy the driver from the menu ... system for Windows XP 32-bit op- Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Your system will open similar to that you do not...
...recognized during the OS installation. After the operating system is designated as the example operating system.) As Windows 7 and Vista already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you install all files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to the floppy disk. First, copy the driver from the menu ... system for Windows XP 32-bit op- Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Your system will open similar to that you do not...
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...Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . A screen will appear. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 Step 3:... On the next screen, press to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Press . Select the SCSI Adapter you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an...
...Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . A screen will appear. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 Step 3:... On the next screen, press to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Press . Select the SCSI Adapter you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an...