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... nForce are the properties of Microsoft Corporation. Award® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Windows® 98/2000/NT/ XP are registered trademarks of its contents. PCMCIA and CardBus are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to the...
... nForce are the properties of Microsoft Corporation. Award® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Windows® 98/2000/NT/ XP are registered trademarks of its contents. PCMCIA and CardBus are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to the...
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... 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 ... RAID1) with New Drives 5-18 Security Array (Mirrored, RAID1) with an Existing Data Drive 5-18 Installing Operation System 5-32 Windows Server 2003 5-21 Windows XP ...5-22 Windows 2000 5-23 Installing Drivers and Utility 5-24 Promise 579 S-ATA RAID 5-24 Promise 579 S-ATA 5-29 vii Power On 4-...
... 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 ... RAID1) with New Drives 5-18 Security Array (Mirrored, RAID1) with an Existing Data Drive 5-18 Installing Operation System 5-32 Windows Server 2003 5-21 Windows XP ...5-22 Windows 2000 5-23 Installing Drivers and Utility 5-24 Promise 579 S-ATA RAID 5-24 Promise 579 S-ATA 5-29 vii Power On 4-...
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Arrays Under Windows 5-30 Create an Array 5-30 Array Functional 5-32 Array Critical ...5-33 Array Offline ...5-34 Rebuild an Array 5-35 Synchronize an Array 5-36 Array Conversion / Expansion 5-38 Delete an Array 5-41 viii
Arrays Under Windows 5-30 Create an Array 5-30 Array Functional 5-32 Array Critical ...5-33 Array Offline ...5-34 Rebuild an Array 5-35 Synchronize an Array 5-36 Array Conversion / Expansion 5-38 Delete an Array 5-41 viii
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... ACPI, 1.0a, 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. Supports 8 USB 2.0 ports Audio h 7.1 channels software audio codec RealTek ALC850 - Under these two OSs...1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 1 serial port (COMA) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 1 IrDA connector 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 ...
... ACPI, 1.0a, 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. Supports 8 USB 2.0 ports Audio h 7.1 channels software audio codec RealTek ALC850 - Under these two OSs...1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - 1 serial port (COMA) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 1 IrDA connector 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 ...
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BIOS Setup [LBA Mode] Select Auto for a hard disk > 512 MB under Windows and DOS, or Disabled under Netware and UNIX [Block Mode] Select Auto to enhance the hard disk performance [Fast Programmed I/O Modes] Select Auto to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing [32 Bit Transfer Mode] Enable 32 bit to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate Floppy Drive A: This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options: [Not Installed], [1.2 MB 5Ľ], [720 KB 3˝], [1.44 MB 3˝] and [2.88 MB 3˝]. 3-7
BIOS Setup [LBA Mode] Select Auto for a hard disk > 512 MB under Windows and DOS, or Disabled under Netware and UNIX [Block Mode] Select Auto to enhance the hard disk performance [Fast Programmed I/O Modes] Select Auto to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing [32 Bit Transfer Mode] Enable 32 bit to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate Floppy Drive A: This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options: [Not Installed], [1.2 MB 5Ľ], [720 KB 3˝], [1.44 MB 3˝] and [2.88 MB 3˝]. 3-7
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... sleep state. Options are available only when your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP you disable the function, but system will be used to save energy. BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through...
... sleep state. Options are available only when your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP you disable the function, but system will be used to save energy. BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through...
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MSI Reminds You... MEGA STICK If you have your MEGA STICK connected to your system, this sub-menu, you back to the main menu. 4-3 Audio Speaker ... playlist. Introduction to DigiCell Live Update You can take advantage of Core Center to monitor the health status of your system and to overclock under Windows OS if your system supports overclocking function. Click this sub-menu, you can configure and test the multi-channel audio function, speakers, sound effect and...
MSI Reminds You... MEGA STICK If you have your MEGA STICK connected to your system, this sub-menu, you back to the main menu. 4-3 Audio Speaker ... playlist. Introduction to DigiCell Live Update You can take advantage of Core Center to monitor the health status of your system and to overclock under Windows OS if your system supports overclocking function. Click this sub-menu, you can configure and test the multi-channel audio function, speakers, sound effect and...
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... as CPU & system temperatures and fan speeds. If you choose Cool'n'Quiet, the system will automatically increase the testing value until the PC reboots. Enter Windows, and select [Start]->[Settings]-> [Control Pannel]->[Power Options]. You may adjust the CPU fan speed. Run BIOS Setup, and se- Introduction to DigiCell Left-side... configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from High Speed to Low speed. MSI Reminds You... Also you just configured.
... as CPU & system temperatures and fan speeds. If you choose Cool'n'Quiet, the system will automatically increase the testing value until the PC reboots. Enter Windows, and select [Start]->[Settings]-> [Control Pannel]->[Power Options]. You may adjust the CPU fan speed. Run BIOS Setup, and se- Introduction to DigiCell Left-side... configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from High Speed to Low speed. MSI Reminds You... Also you just configured.
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...available for the user name you'd like to auto power-on in the following operating systems: Win9X, Windows ME, Windows 2000 & Windows XP. If you are using a computer with multi users (for Windows 2000 & Windows XP. -- If you are using a computer belonging to a domain in office, please enter your ... a domain in office, please enter your login password in this Auto Login function in this field. Default Password It is only available for Windows XP operating system), please enter the user name you'd like to enter your computer. 2. Enable Auto Login Enable this field. -- If...
...available for the user name you'd like to auto power-on in the following operating systems: Win9X, Windows ME, Windows 2000 & Windows XP. If you are using a computer with multi users (for Windows 2000 & Windows XP. -- If you are using a computer belonging to a domain in office, please enter your ... a domain in office, please enter your login password in this Auto Login function in this field. Default Password It is only available for Windows XP operating system), please enter the user name you'd like to enter your computer. 2. Enable Auto Login Enable this field. -- If...
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... RAID configure and management software tool. (Compatible with BIOS) 5. Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, XP operating systems support. 6. The key features of two SATA hard disk drives allowed. 2. Supports ATA 133 high performance hard disk drive. 3. Serial ... Chapter 6. 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 Windows-based RAID configure and management software tool. (Compatible with BIOS) 6. Connect up to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. Bootable disk...
... RAID configure and management software tool. (Compatible with BIOS) 5. Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, XP operating systems support. 6. The key features of two SATA hard disk drives allowed. 2. Supports ATA 133 high performance hard disk drive. 3. Serial ... Chapter 6. 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 Windows-based RAID configure and management software tool. (Compatible with BIOS) 6. Connect up to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. Bootable disk...
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...drives into one drives fails, a mirrored copy of each member is still attached to your current bootable Serial ATA drive using the Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP or Server 2003 operating system as different RAID levels. The configuration information of the data can be combined...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... If you wish to the operating system. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Introduction This section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledge and a brief introduction on VIA SATA RAID...
...drives into one drives fails, a mirrored copy of each member is still attached to your current bootable Serial ATA drive using the Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP or Server 2003 operating system as different RAID levels. The configuration information of the data can be combined...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... If you wish to the operating system. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Introduction This section gives a brief introduction on the RAID-related background knowledge and a brief introduction on VIA SATA RAID...
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MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Installing Operating System & Drivers Install Driver in Windows OS h New Windows OS (2000/XP/NT4) Installation The following ... copying all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\VIA\Floppy ] - Setup will be prompted to click Yes to be an issue with a signed driver. h Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation 1. Start the installation: ...by the System icon. 2. Click Yes as many times as needed in front of the drivers while installing Windows XP. 1. Click the "+" in order to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears. 2. During ...
MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Installing Operating System & Drivers Install Driver in Windows OS h New Windows OS (2000/XP/NT4) Installation The following ... copying all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\VIA\Floppy ] - Setup will be prompted to click Yes to be an issue with a signed driver. h Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation 1. Start the installation: ...by the System icon. 2. Click Yes as many times as needed in front of the drivers while installing Windows XP. 1. Click the "+" in order to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears. 2. During ...
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... tool bar to enable VIA RAID Tool. After the software is finished installation, it will automatically start whenever Windows is divided into two windows and the toolbar above contain the main functions. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Using VIA RAID Tool Once the installation is complete, go to Start ---> Programs --->VIA ---> RAID ---> raid_tool.exe...
... tool bar to enable VIA RAID Tool. After the software is finished installation, it will automatically start whenever Windows is divided into two windows and the toolbar above contain the main functions. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Using VIA RAID Tool Once the installation is complete, go to Start ---> Programs --->VIA ---> RAID ---> raid_tool.exe...
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...created, you must partition and format the array, using your selection. Press the Spacebar to choose Performance under the Optimize Array section. 2. The window below will return to Save your operating system, as if it were a new single disk drive. 6. These arrays have been formatted, proceed ...and/or the bootable drive in your operating system and/or FastTrak driver. Proceed to Install Software Drivers to the Main Menu. 4. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Performance Array (Striped, RAID0) Use this setting to install your operating system, as if it were a new single disk drive. 5....
...created, you must partition and format the array, using your selection. Press the Spacebar to choose Performance under the Optimize Array section. 2. The window below will return to Save your operating system, as if it were a new single disk drive. 6. These arrays have been formatted, proceed ...and/or the bootable drive in your operating system and/or FastTrak driver. Proceed to Install Software Drivers to the Main Menu. 4. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Performance Array (Striped, RAID0) Use this setting to install your operating system, as if it were a new single disk drive. 5....
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Press Ctrl-Y to use . The window below will appear. 3. The window below will appear asking you wish to Save your system. FastBuild will copy all data from your selection. Obtain a second disk drive of equal or ...
Press Ctrl-Y to use . The window below will appear. 3. The window below will appear asking you wish to Save your system. FastBuild will copy all data from your selection. Obtain a second disk drive of equal or ...
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When the Windows Server 2003 Setup window is damaged or lost, make a new driver disk by copying 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 ...disk and press Enter. 4. Start the installation: • If your driver disk is generated, press S to specify an Additional Device(s). 3. From the Windows Server 2003 Setup screen, press the Enter. "Win Server 2003 Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller" and "Win Server 2003 Promise RAID Console SCSI Processor ...
When the Windows Server 2003 Setup window is damaged or lost, make a new driver disk by copying 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 ...disk and press Enter. 4. Start the installation: • If your driver disk is generated, press S to specify an Additional Device(s). 3. From the Windows Server 2003 Setup screen, press the Enter. "Win Server 2003 Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller" and "Win Server 2003 Promise RAID Console SCSI Processor ...
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...Win XP Promise SATAII 150 579/518 (tm) Controller from the CD-ROM. 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. Press F6 after the message "Press F6 if you need to continue with ... Processor" and "Win XP Promise SATAII 150 579 (tm) IDE Controller" should appear. 5-22 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...
...Win XP Promise SATAII 150 579/518 (tm) Controller from the CD-ROM. 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. Press F6 after the message "Press F6 if you need to continue with ... Processor" and "Win XP Promise SATAII 150 579 (tm) IDE Controller" should appear. 5-22 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...
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... New Installation The following details the installation of SCSI controllers. When the Windows 2000 Setup window is damaged or lost, make a new driver disk by copying all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\... continue with a signed driver. Click Yes as many times as needed in front of the FastTrak Serial ATA RAID Controller drivers while installing Windows 2000. 1. Insert the driver disk and press Enter. 4. "Win 2000 Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller" and "Win 2000 Promise RAID...
... New Installation The following details the installation of SCSI controllers. When the Windows 2000 Setup window is damaged or lost, make a new driver disk by copying all the necessary files from the provided MSI CD: [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\Driver\RAID ] (For RAID) or [ \IDE\Promise\SATA\PDC20579\... continue with a signed driver. Click Yes as many times as needed in front of the FastTrak Serial ATA RAID Controller drivers while installing Windows 2000. 1. Insert the driver disk and press Enter. 4. "Win 2000 Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller" and "Win 2000 Promise RAID...
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... lists the RAID Levels available with FastTrak 579 Controller and the number of the Controller icon to see the Disk View icon. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Arrays Under Windows Create an Array The available RAID selection depends on the Array View icon and select New Array from the popup menu. Right-click...
... lists the RAID Levels available with FastTrak 579 Controller and the number of the Controller icon to see the Disk View icon. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Arrays Under Windows Create an Array The available RAID selection depends on the Array View icon and select New Array from the popup menu. Right-click...
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To convert or expand an Array: 1. Click on the icon of the Array you want to provide online Array conversion and expansion. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Array Conversion / Expansion PAM includes a feature called RAID Smart to convert or expand. 2. In the Information window, under RAID Smart Wizard, click the Start button. 3. In the RAID Smart window, click Next. 5-38 That means your Array is available to read and write data during the time it undergoes conversion and/or expansion.
To convert or expand an Array: 1. Click on the icon of the Array you want to provide online Array conversion and expansion. MS-6702E ATX Mainboard Array Conversion / Expansion PAM includes a feature called RAID Smart to convert or expand. 2. In the Information window, under RAID Smart Wizard, click the Start button. 3. In the RAID Smart window, click Next. 5-38 That means your Array is available to read and write data during the time it undergoes conversion and/or expansion.