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... of Hard Drive 5-9 Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array 5-10 Rebuild Broken RAID 1 Array 5-10 Installing Operating System & Drivers 5-12 Install Driver in Windows OS 5-12 VIA SATA RAID Drivers 5-13 Using VIA RAID Tool 5-14 Promise FastTrak579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID (Optional 5-16 Create Your RAID Disk Array Under DOS 5-17...
... of Hard Drive 5-9 Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array 5-10 Rebuild Broken RAID 1 Array 5-10 Installing Operating System & Drivers 5-12 Install Driver in Windows OS 5-12 VIA SATA RAID Drivers 5-13 Using VIA RAID Tool 5-14 Promise FastTrak579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID (Optional 5-16 Create Your RAID Disk Array Under DOS 5-17...
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...-pin DDR DIMMs h Supports a maximum memory size of 4GB h Supports Dual-channel DDR (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One (Accelerated Graphics Port) AGP slot - RAID 0, RAID 1 supported IEEE 1394 (Optional...) h Supports up to two SATA devices (such as SATA HDD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM) and two ATA133 devices 1-2 Up to three 1394 ports. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports 64-bit AMD® Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 ...
...-pin DDR DIMMs h Supports a maximum memory size of 4GB h Supports Dual-channel DDR (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One (Accelerated Graphics Port) AGP slot - RAID 0, RAID 1 supported IEEE 1394 (Optional...) h Supports up to two SATA devices (such as SATA HDD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM) and two ATA133 devices 1-2 Up to three 1394 ports. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports 64-bit AMD® Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 ...
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..., APM1.2, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, USB 2.0, WFM 2.0, Overclock, Boot from USB device Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 30.4 cm (L) x 24.4 cm (W) Mounting h 9 mounting holes MSI Reminds You... 1. To create the combination installation CD, please refer to install the operating system onto the... for a Windows 2000 environment, Microsoft's Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) is required. Getting Started h SATA 150MB/s with extensions (SATA II Phase I) h RAID Smart function h SATA ATAPI device compatible On-Board Peripherals h On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with AC97...
..., APM1.2, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, USB 2.0, WFM 2.0, Overclock, Boot from USB device Dimension h ATX Form Factor: 30.4 cm (L) x 24.4 cm (W) Mounting h 9 mounting holes MSI Reminds You... 1. To create the combination installation CD, please refer to install the operating system onto the... for a Windows 2000 environment, Microsoft's Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) is required. Getting Started h SATA 150MB/s with extensions (SATA II Phase I) h RAID Smart function h SATA ATAPI device compatible On-Board Peripherals h On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with AC97...
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Packing Contents Getting Started MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD & diskette SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable (Optional) D-Bracket 2 (Optional) Round Cable of IDE Devices User's Guide Back IO Shield Round Cable of Floppy Disk 1-5
Packing Contents Getting Started MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD & diskette SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable (Optional) D-Bracket 2 (Optional) Round Cable of IDE Devices User's Guide Back IO Shield Round Cable of Floppy Disk 1-5
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...options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup On-Chip PATA-IDE Controller This setting is used to enable/disabled the VT8237 SATA-IDE controller. USB Controller This setting is used to enter the sub-menu screen. OnBoard PCI Controller Press to enable/disable the ...]. USB Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to enable the controllers of these options to [Enabled] or [Auto] (set [SATA] or [RAID] for P20579 S. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. LAN Controller, 1394 Controller, P20579 S.ATA Controller, Audio Controller Set these four PCI devices. ...
...options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Integrated Peripherals BIOS Setup On-Chip PATA-IDE Controller This setting is used to enable/disabled the VT8237 SATA-IDE controller. USB Controller This setting is used to enter the sub-menu screen. OnBoard PCI Controller Press to enable/disable the ...]. USB Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to enable the controllers of these options to [Enabled] or [Auto] (set [SATA] or [RAID] for P20579 S. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. LAN Controller, 1394 Controller, P20579 S.ATA Controller, Audio Controller Set these four PCI devices. ...
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...ATA RAID Introduction Chapter 6. Supports RAID 0 , RAID 1 or RAID 0+1. 4. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to two SATA devices (such as SATA HDD, CD-ROM, DVDROM) and two ATA133 devices. 5-1 Supports RAID 0 or RAID 1. 3. 4 KB to 64 KB striping block size support.... independent ATA channels and maximum connection of Promise FastTrak 579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID are : 1. RAID function work with ATA133+SATA H/D or two SATA H/D 2. Installation of Driver & Utility VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID & Promise FastTrak 579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID (Optional) Introduction...
...ATA RAID Introduction Chapter 6. Supports RAID 0 , RAID 1 or RAID 0+1. 4. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to two SATA devices (such as SATA HDD, CD-ROM, DVDROM) and two ATA133 devices. 5-1 Supports RAID 0 or RAID 1. 3. 4 KB to 64 KB striping block size support.... independent ATA channels and maximum connection of Promise FastTrak 579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID are : 1. RAID function work with ATA133+SATA H/D or two SATA H/D 2. Installation of Driver & Utility VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID & Promise FastTrak 579 Parallel ATA / Serial ATA RAID (Optional) Introduction...
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... introduced these RAID levels. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Introduction This section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledge and a brief introduction on your RAID controller. and Promise FastTrak 579 SATA RAID Host Controller supports are RAID 0... g /M irrorin g ) p e rfo rm a n ce 20579 w ith d a ta p ro te c tio n * O nly for P rom ise w ith d a ta F a s tTra k 5 7 9 S erial p ro te c tio n MSI Reminds You... Hard disk drives can be found on another drive. The individual disk drives in the "reserved sector" that identifies the drive as a single...
... introduced these RAID levels. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Introduction This section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledge and a brief introduction on your RAID controller. and Promise FastTrak 579 SATA RAID Host Controller supports are RAID 0... g /M irrorin g ) p e rfo rm a n ce 20579 w ith d a ta p ro te c tio n * O nly for P rom ise w ith d a ta F a s tTra k 5 7 9 S erial p ro te c tio n MSI Reminds You... Hard disk drives can be found on another drive. The individual disk drives in the "reserved sector" that identifies the drive as a single...
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...579 Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID, under Integrated Peripherals, select OnBoard PCI Controller, and set the controller [SATA] or [RAID] proceed to VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID, Under Integrated Peripherals, select OnChip SATA IDE Controller, and select [Enabled] or [Disabled]. Select this option and [Enabled] or [Disabled]... it. When the message below appears on the screen, press key to [SATA] or [RAID] or [Disabled]. For AMI BIOS: DEL: Setup F11: Boot Menu F12: Network boot TAB: Logo Once you configure the RAID, power...
...579 Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID, under Integrated Peripherals, select OnBoard PCI Controller, and set the controller [SATA] or [RAID] proceed to VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID, Under Integrated Peripherals, select OnChip SATA IDE Controller, and select [Enabled] or [Disabled]. Select this option and [Enabled] or [Disabled]... it. When the message below appears on the screen, press key to [SATA] or [RAID] or [Disabled]. For AMI BIOS: DEL: Setup F11: Boot Menu F12: Network boot TAB: Logo Once you configure the RAID, power...
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... tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. Click the "+" in front of the drivers while installing Windows XP. 1. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Installing Operating System & Drivers Install Driver in Windows OS h New Windows OS (2000/XP/NT4) Installation The following details the installation...from My Computer followed by copying all devices are specified, press to specify an Additional Device(s). 3. The driver VIA SATA RAID Controller should appear. 5-12 Boot from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\VIA\Floppy ] - h Existing Windows XP Driver Installation 1. When the Windows Setup window is...
... tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. Click the "+" in front of the drivers while installing Windows XP. 1. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Installing Operating System & Drivers Install Driver in Windows OS h New Windows OS (2000/XP/NT4) Installation The following details the installation...from My Computer followed by copying all devices are specified, press to specify an Additional Device(s). 3. The driver VIA SATA RAID Controller should appear. 5-12 Boot from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\VIA\Floppy ] - h Existing Windows XP Driver Installation 1. When the Windows Setup window is...
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The VIA drivers and RAID Tool will appear. 3. Follow the on VIA SATA RAID Drivers 4. Under the Driver tab, click on -screen instructions to complete the software installation. 5-13 Under normal conditions, users can easily install the driver & software following the steps below: 1. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. 5. Insert the companion CD disk into the CD-ROM drive. 2. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction VIA SATA RAID Drivers In the companion utility CD are VIA SATA drivers and application programs for Serial ATA or RAID.
The VIA drivers and RAID Tool will appear. 3. Follow the on VIA SATA RAID Drivers 4. Under the Driver tab, click on -screen instructions to complete the software installation. 5-13 Under normal conditions, users can easily install the driver & software following the steps below: 1. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will be automatically installed. 5. Insert the companion CD disk into the CD-ROM drive. 2. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction VIA SATA RAID Drivers In the companion utility CD are VIA SATA drivers and application programs for Serial ATA or RAID.
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VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction It means that VT8237 SATA RAID only has the feature of monitoring the status of each disk. 5-15 For instance, Click on the plus (+) symbol next to Array 0---RAID 1 to see the details of RAID 0 or RAID 1.
VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction It means that VT8237 SATA RAID only has the feature of monitoring the status of each disk. 5-15 For instance, Click on the plus (+) symbol next to Array 0---RAID 1 to see the details of RAID 0 or RAID 1.
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...a signed driver. "Win Server 2003 Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller" and "Win Server 2003 Promise RAID Console SCSI Processor Device" or "Promise SATA Console SCSI Processor" and "Win Server 2003 Promise SATAII 150 579 (tm) IDE Controller" should appear. 5-21 Promise FastTrak 579 Parallel ATA / .... Confirm Installation 1. Insert the driver disk and press Enter. 4. Once all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM. Choose Win...
...a signed driver. "Win Server 2003 Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller" and "Win Server 2003 Promise RAID Console SCSI Processor Device" or "Promise SATA Console SCSI Processor" and "Win Server 2003 Promise SATAII 150 579 (tm) IDE Controller" should appear. 5-21 Promise FastTrak 579 Parallel ATA / .... Confirm Installation 1. Insert the driver disk and press Enter. 4. Once all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM. Choose Win...
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... the GUI portion of SCSI and RAID controllers. This will now load all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot from the popup menu. 2. Click...might be an issue with a signed driver. Setup will not be prompted to click Yes to continue with installation. 6. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Windows XP New Installation The following details the installation the FastTrak Serial ATA RAID Controller drivers while installing Windows XP. 1. When ...
... the GUI portion of SCSI and RAID controllers. This will now load all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot from the popup menu. 2. Click...might be an issue with a signed driver. Setup will not be prompted to click Yes to continue with installation. 6. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Windows XP New Installation The following details the installation the FastTrak Serial ATA RAID Controller drivers while installing Windows XP. 1. When ...
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.... ise SATAII 150 579 (tm) Controller from the popup menu. 2. Once all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM. From the Windows...need to finish the installation. "Win 2000 Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller" and "Win 2000 Promise RAID Console SCSI Processor Device" or "Promise SATA Console SCSI Processor" and "Win 2000 Promise SATAII 150 579 (tm) IDE Controller" should appear. 5-23 Right-click on the My Computer icon ...
.... ise SATAII 150 579 (tm) Controller from the popup menu. 2. Once all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\Ultra ] (For S-ATA) • CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM. From the Windows...need to finish the installation. "Win 2000 Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller" and "Win 2000 Promise RAID Console SCSI Processor Device" or "Promise SATA Console SCSI Processor" and "Win 2000 Promise SATAII 150 579 (tm) IDE Controller" should appear. 5-23 Right-click on the My Computer icon ...