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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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... 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. - Up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for 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, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24...
... 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. - Up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for 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, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24...
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... the L-shaped end of hard drives does not have to be implemented on configuring a RAID array. 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 (please.../s cable). Definition SATA2 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 53 5 RXN 42 6 RXP 7 GND (Note) •• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive. 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by...
... the L-shaped end of hard drives does not have to be implemented on configuring a RAID array. 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 (please.../s cable). Definition SATA2 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 53 5 RXN 42 6 RXP 7 GND (Note) •• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive. 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by...
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2-6 Peripherals && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup - 48 -
2-6 Peripherals && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup - 48 -
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... to EHCI. BIOS Setup xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should route the ports to xHCI controller. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it should follow the...
... to EHCI. BIOS Setup xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should route the ports to xHCI controller. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it should follow the...
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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 to restore it . Installing Windows 7 and Partitioning the...
... 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 to restore it . Installing Windows 7 and Partitioning the...
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... cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to access Q-Flash. and update the BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS...MS-DOS or Window first. What is Q-Flash™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Unique Features - 62 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. During the POST, press the key to update the system BIOS while in...
... cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to access Q-Flash. and update the BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS...MS-DOS or Window first. What is Q-Flash™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Unique Features - 62 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. During the POST, press the key to update the system BIOS while in...
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...reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system 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 execute. Step 1: 1.... file from the USB flash drive is complete, select Reboot to begin the BIOS update. Select Flash Disk. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77MX-D3H BIOS Version : D3 BIOS Date : 02/10/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update...
...reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system 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 execute. Step 1: 1.... file from the USB flash drive is complete, select Reboot to begin the BIOS update. Select Flash Disk. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77MX-D3H BIOS Version : D3 BIOS Date : 02/10/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update...
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... and configure it for complex and time-consuming configurations. Before installing the operating system, you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for RAID 0. 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...
... and configure it for complex and time-consuming configurations. Before installing the operating system, you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for RAID 0. 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...
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...up Intel Rapid Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and run diskpart.exe (enter "diskpart" at least equal to the size of a RAID array, it is assumed Windows 7 is to create a partition equal to results from "list disk" for MBR format and GPT format are different....At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in sequence. An SSD with SP1 2. 4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology A. IDE mode not supported 5. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the memory currently installed on which you select and select Shrink Volume...
...up Intel Rapid Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and run diskpart.exe (enter "diskpart" at least equal to the size of a RAID array, it is assumed Windows 7 is to create a partition equal to results from "list disk" for MBR format and GPT format are different....At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in sequence. An SSD with SP1 2. 4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology A. IDE mode not supported 5. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the memory currently installed on which you select and select Shrink Volume...
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RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be ... Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Unique Features 4-8 Intel Smart Response A. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. An Intel Core series processor 3. If you back up the hard disk before configuring...
RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be ... Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Unique Features 4-8 Intel Smart Response A. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. An Intel Core series processor 3. If you back up the hard disk before configuring...
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... 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 may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to ...rear of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. C. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port (Note 3)...
... 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 may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to ...rear of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. C. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port (Note 3)...
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... 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to RAID (Figure 1). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to enter BIOS Setup...
... 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to RAID (Figure 1). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to enter BIOS Setup...
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... will appear (Figure 3). Reset Disks to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Recovery Volume Options 5. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Step 1: After the POST ...2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. Appendix Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . Press + to configure a RAID array. All Rights Reserved. 1. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME...
... will appear (Figure 3). Reset Disks to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Recovery Volume Options 5. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Step 1: After the POST ...2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. Appendix Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . Press + to configure a RAID array. All Rights Reserved. 1. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME...
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...Intel Corporation. The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to proceed. 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 ...Under Disks item, select the hard drives to the array. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 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). Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C)...
...Intel Corporation. The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to proceed. 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 ...Under Disks item, select the hard drives to the array. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 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). Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C)...
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...specified volume. [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. All Rights Reserved. 1. Recovery Volume Options 5. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Option ROM ...name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. 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 ...
...specified volume. [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. All Rights Reserved. 1. Recovery Volume Options 5. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Option ROM ...name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. 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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..., the data on the recovery drive can copy the data from the master drive to the master drive. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. the recovery drive is , if you have already created a recovery volume, you begin: •• The recovery drive...have equal or greater capacity than the master drive. •• A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives only. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides ...
..., the data on the recovery drive can copy the data from the master drive to the master drive. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. the recovery drive is , if you have already created a recovery volume, you begin: •• The recovery drive...have equal or greater capacity than the master drive. •• A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives only. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides ...
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...Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. 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). In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive you want...
...Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. 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). In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive you want...
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...Intel Corporation. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to be deleted and press . Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . All Rights Reserved. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down... [ESC]-Exit Figure 12 [DEL]-Delete Volume Appendix - 82 - When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to non-RAID. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA ...
...Intel Corporation. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to be deleted and press . Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . All Rights Reserved. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down... [ESC]-Exit Figure 12 [DEL]-Delete Volume Appendix - 82 - When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to non-RAID. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA ...
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...key to the methods below. Figure 1 - 83 - Refer to exit when finished. Appendix Installing Windows 7 As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you are ready to install Windows 7/XP. B. Your system will open similar to that in Figure 1. 3: nsert the blank formatted... corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to the floppy disk. For example, from a floppy disk that you need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is designated as drive A). Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative...
...key to the methods below. Figure 1 - 83 - Refer to exit when finished. Appendix Installing Windows 7 As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you are ready to install Windows 7/XP. B. Your system will open similar to that in Figure 1. 3: nsert the blank formatted... corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to the floppy disk. For example, from a floppy disk that you need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is designated as drive A). Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative...