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...technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s): information about configuring the..., alarm systems, test equipment, etc. iii Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ.
...technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s): information about configuring the..., alarm systems, test equipment, etc. iii Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ.
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Optional Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 29 Installing and Removing a Processor 30 Installing a Processor 30 Installing the Processor Fan ... Cable 39 Connecting a Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 40 Connecting Internal Headers 41 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 42 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 43 Connecting IEEE 1394a Headers (Optional 43 Connecting the Front Panel ...
Optional Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 29 Installing and Removing a Processor 30 Installing a Processor 30 Installing the Processor Fan ... Cable 39 Connecting a Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 40 Connecting Internal Headers 41 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 42 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 43 Connecting IEEE 1394a Headers (Optional 43 Connecting the Front Panel ...
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Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Vista* Home Premium • Microsoft Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition • Microsoft Vista Home Basic • Microsoft Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows 2000 Desktop Board Features 11
Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Vista* Home Premium • Microsoft Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition • Microsoft Vista Home Basic • Microsoft Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows 2000 Desktop Board Features 11
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.... (You can also save this file to your hard drive where it was saved. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the D945GCZ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. The BIOS file is required. Download the file...the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Go to recover the BIOS if an update fails. This runs the update program. 6. This step is included in the Windows environment. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program...
.... (You can also save this file to your hard drive where it was saved. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the D945GCZ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. The BIOS file is required. Download the file...the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Go to recover the BIOS if an update fails. This runs the update program. 6. This step is included in the Windows environment. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program...
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...pressing . Then save your settings by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Press once you select less than two drives available) and press... Drive Configuration Configure SATA as; Select the strip size, if necessary, and press . 6. Optional Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - Assemble your volume) and press . 7. ensure RAID is selected. 4. Creating...
...pressing . Then save your settings by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Press once you select less than two drives available) and press... Drive Configuration Configure SATA as; Select the strip size, if necessary, and press . 6. Optional Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - Assemble your volume) and press . 7. ensure RAID is selected. 4. Creating...
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...RAID driver. Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System The Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console software offers the flexibility to upgrade from the Windows installation CD. 2. Begin Windows Setup by booting from a single Serial ATA drive to ...Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Follow the steps described in the headings from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included with your desktop board...
...RAID driver. Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System The Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console software offers the flexibility to upgrade from the Windows installation CD. 2. Begin Windows Setup by booting from a single Serial ATA drive to ...Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Follow the steps described in the headings from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included with your desktop board...