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... 69 4-7 Intel Smart Connect Technology 71 4-8 Intel Smart Response 73 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 83 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 88 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 88 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 90 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 91 5-2-4 Using...
... 69 4-7 Intel Smart Connect Technology 71 4-8 Intel Smart Response 73 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 83 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 88 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 88 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 90 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 91 5-2-4 Using...
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... when the mSATA connector is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set is installed with a solid state drive. - Chipset: - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power...
... when the mSATA connector is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set is installed with a solid state drive. - Chipset: - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power...
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...and mSATA connectors . (Note) Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. The Intel Z77/H77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on the devices being connected. Each SATA... 3Gb/s channels, the system perfor- When a RAID set may vary depending on configuring a RAID array. mance of the SATA cabPleOtRoTyour SATA hard drive. 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA ...
...and mSATA connectors . (Note) Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. The Intel Z77/H77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on the devices being connected. Each SATA... 3Gb/s channels, the system perfor- When a RAID set may vary depending on configuring a RAID array. mance of the SATA cabPleOtRoTyour SATA hard drive. 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA ...
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...mode is set to Auto. & xHCI Mode (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Allows you to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. & SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode.... IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the xHCI controller, it should initially route...
...mode is set to Auto. & xHCI Mode (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Allows you to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. & SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode.... IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the xHCI controller, it should initially route...
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... 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 not supported. •• Hard drives larger than 2.2 TB are different utilities. System Requirements: ••...
... 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 not supported. •• Hard drives larger than 2.2 TB are different utilities. System Requirements: ••...
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...through complicated BIOS flashing process. Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST or pressing the key in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to -use FAT32/16... operation. Before You Begin 1. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to access Q-Flash. Normally, the system works on the next system...
...through complicated BIOS flashing process. Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST or pressing the key in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to -use FAT32/16... operation. Before You Begin 1. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to access Q-Flash. Normally, the system works on the next system...
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... of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to update BIOS?" When updating... or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Q-Flash BIOS update is saved. Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77-D3H BIOS Version : F3c BIOS Date : 01/31/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to begin ...
... of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to update BIOS?" When updating... or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Q-Flash BIOS update is saved. Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77-D3H BIOS Version : F3c BIOS Date : 01/31/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to begin ...
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... the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to the biggest drive in the array.) 1. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. A. Or you have to load the SATA controller driver first. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. For...
... the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to the biggest drive in the array.) 1. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. A. Or you have to load the SATA controller driver first. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. For...
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IDE mode not supported 5. Open Disk Management Tool Step 1: Go to the commands below. After entering all of a RAID array, it should be sure to create the store partition. Refer to results from "list disk" for MBR format and GPT format are different...on the partition you want to restart your computer. Refer to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >Storage > Disk Management. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the commands, be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). For example, ...
IDE mode not supported 5. Open Disk Management Tool Step 1: Go to the commands below. After entering all of a RAID array, it should be sure to create the store partition. Refer to results from "list disk" for MBR format and GPT format are different...on the partition you want to restart your computer. Refer to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >Storage > Disk Management. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the commands, be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). For example, ...
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... for storing your computer when completed. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can ...
... for storing your computer when completed. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can ...
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...8226; At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port(Note 3) on the devices being connected. - 75 - C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard... Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear ...
...8226; At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port(Note 3) on the devices being connected. - 75 - C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard... Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear ...
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... this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID (Figure 1) (IDE by default). If you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your... computer and press to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. B. Step 1: Turn on the ...
... this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID (Figure 1) (IDE by default). If you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your... computer and press to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. B. Step 1: Turn on the ...
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... (Figure 3). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Physical Devices : ID Device 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 enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). C. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Acceleration Options 6.
... (Figure 3). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Physical Devices : ID Device 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 enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). C. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Acceleration Options 6.
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... Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 78 - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU...Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 4 [ENTER]-Select Step 4: Under Disks item, select the hard drives to proceed. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Set the stripe block size ...
... Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 78 - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU...Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 4 [ENTER]-Select Step 4: Under Disks item, select the hard drives to proceed. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Set the stripe block size ...
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...name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Physical Devices : ID Device Model 0... Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. All Rights Reserved. 1. Now, you want to create this volume...
...name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Physical Devices : ID Device Model 0... Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. All Rights Reserved. 1. Now, you want to create this volume...
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...the system at the same time, that is hidden. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Physical Disks : ID Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial #...11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Acceleration Options 6. Before you are unable to the recovery drive; All Rights Reserved. 1. Intel(R) ...
...the system at the same time, that is hidden. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Physical Disks : ID Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial #...11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Acceleration Options 6. Before you are unable to the recovery drive; All Rights Reserved. 1. Intel(R) ...
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...recovery drive when both hard drives are installed in the operating system. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery D[ SisEkLs E: CTSeDleIcStKDSis]ks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB ID 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). RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror. [hi]-Prev/Next [TARBA]I-D(M5...
...recovery drive when both hard drives are installed in the operating system. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery D[ SisEkLs E: CTSeDleIcStKDSis]ks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB ID 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). RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror. [hi]-Prev/Next [TARBA]I-D(M5...
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In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status... (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to be deleted and press . All Rights Reserved. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 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...
In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status... (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to be deleted and press . All Rights Reserved. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 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...
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... will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk. Figure 1 - 83 - Installing Windows 7 As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you are ready to install Windows 7/XP. After the operating system is designated as drive A). Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP,... a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. First, copy the driver from the menu and press . Method A: For the Intel Z77/H77, copy all required drivers from a floppy disk that you 're using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. To install Windows...
... will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk. Figure 1 - 83 - Installing Windows 7 As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you are ready to install Windows 7/XP. After the operating system is designated as drive A). Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP,... a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. First, copy the driver from the menu and press . Method A: For the Intel Z77/H77, copy all required drivers from a floppy disk that you 're using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. To install Windows...
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... during the Windows setup process. Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Press . Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Select the SCSI Adapter you to boot from the following for use the up.... Appendix - 84 - Step 1: Restart your system to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. Refer to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA...
... during the Windows setup process. Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Press . Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Select the SCSI Adapter you to boot from the following for use the up.... Appendix - 84 - Step 1: Restart your system to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. Refer to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA...