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... right-click on the partition you want to set 8 GB, enter 8192 MB). Intel Rapid Start Technology A. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array, it should be used to create the store partition (if the SSD is the disk number where you...
... right-click on the partition you want to set 8 GB, enter 8192 MB). Intel Rapid Start Technology A. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array, it should be used to create the store partition (if the SSD is the disk number where you...
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All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. B. If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. An ... Response Technology. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. It is recommended that you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed.
All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. B. If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. An ... Response Technology. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. It is recommended that you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed.
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... Response 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 104 Configuring S/PDIF Out 106 Configuring Microphone Recording 107 Using...
... Response 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 104 Configuring S/PDIF Out 106 Configuring Microphone Recording 107 Using...
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...available through the internal USB header) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x mSATA ...connector * The SATA2 5 connector will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is installed with a solid state drive. - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. Marvell 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the back panel, ...
...available through the internal USB header) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x mSATA ...connector * The SATA2 5 connector will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is installed with a solid state drive. - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. Marvell 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the back panel, ...
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..., DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for line in jack. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function. Refer to the HDMI settings information on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Line In.../Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to the instructions on configuring a RAID array. Use this audio jack for instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 21...
..., DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for line in jack. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function. Refer to the HDMI settings information on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Line In.../Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to the instructions on configuring a RAID array. Use this audio jack for instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 21...
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... on the devices being connected. - 27 - The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No. Hardware Installation RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number. •• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. G.QBOFM Pin No. Each ...SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are ...
... on the devices being connected. - 27 - The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No. Hardware Installation RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number. •• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. G.QBOFM Pin No. Each ...SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are ...
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...controller in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. If the OS does... won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are eventually routed to AHCI mode. && SATA Mode Selection (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in this mode. When this item is set to Enabled, the xHCI Mode below will become unconfigurable. && HS Port ...
...controller in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. If the OS does... won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are eventually routed to AHCI mode. && SATA Mode Selection (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in this mode. When this item is set to Enabled, the xHCI Mode below will become unconfigurable. && HS Port ...
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...allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. The area below displays the current status of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA... features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup `` Marvell ATA ...
...allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. The area below displays the current status of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA... features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup `` Marvell ATA ...
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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 the first and third SATA connectors, 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 the first and third SATA connectors, the...
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...computer by either pressing the key during the POST to ensure normal system operation. However, if the main BIOS 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 or pressing the key in the BIOS, ...update the BIOS. What is Q-Flash™? Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without ...
...computer by either pressing the key during the POST to ensure normal system operation. However, if the main BIOS 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 or pressing the key in the BIOS, ...update the BIOS. What is Q-Flash™? Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without ...
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.../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 update BIOS?" Insert the...your motherboard model. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77X-UD3H BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 02/03/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin...
.../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 update BIOS?" Insert the...your motherboard model. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77X-UD3H BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 02/03/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin...
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... SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to automatically... and quickly set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to expand its capacity. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Without the driver...
... SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to automatically... and quickly set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to expand its capacity. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Without the driver...
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... supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the commands, be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). After entering all of a RAID array, it is assumed Windows 7 is to create a partition equal to the maximum memory capacity supported on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. Refer to set...
... supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the commands, be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). After entering all of a RAID array, it is assumed Windows 7 is to create a partition equal to the maximum memory capacity supported on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. Refer to set...
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... system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. If you enable RAID mode. 4-9 Intel Smart Response A. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the notification area and double-...driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB.
... system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. If you enable RAID mode. 4-9 Intel Smart Response A. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the notification area and double-...driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB.
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... SATA signal cable to the rear of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure ... empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No...
... SATA signal cable to the rear of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure ... empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No...
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If you do not want to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (...-Test). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID (Figure 1). To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to IDE or AHCI. (AHCI by default) Step 2: Save...
If you do not want to create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (...-Test). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID (Figure 1). To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to IDE or AHCI. (AHCI by default) Step 2: Save...
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... Options 5. C. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] 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 - 83 - Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message...
... Options 5. C. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] 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 - 83 - Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message...
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... 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 84 - Once you have selected the stripe block size, 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 ] The following are installed, they... hard drives to be set from 4 KB to proceed. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. 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). Then, select...
... 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 84 - Once you have selected the stripe block size, 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 ] The following are installed, they... hard drives to be set from 4 KB to proceed. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. 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). Then, select...
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... Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). 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 - Option ROM - 11....0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Appendix Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation....
... Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). 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 - Option ROM - 11....0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Appendix Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation....
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...recovery drive can be created with two hard drives only. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 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 ] Recovery: Copies data between...hi]-Change Appendix [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 9 - 86 - [ENTER]-Select Recovery Volume Options 5. A recovery volume and a RAID array cannot co-exist in the system at the same time, that is hidden. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel ...
...recovery drive can be created with two hard drives only. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 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 ] Recovery: Copies data between...hi]-Change Appendix [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 9 - 86 - [ENTER]-Select Recovery Volume Options 5. A recovery volume and a RAID array cannot co-exist in the system at the same time, that is hidden. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel ...