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Question posted by yuvalrubi on September 30th, 2011

Raid 1 On Gigabyte Ga-z68x-ud5

Hello I'm trying to make a raid1. I configure it on the BIOS Utility ( Cntl+I ) and choose the both WD 2T to 1 array. When I restart the computer I got a blue screen. Any idea ?

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on October 5th, 2011 10:20 AM

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You cannot set up RAID after installing Windows. It must be done BEFORE you install Windows or Windows WILL bluescreen. In fact you're lucky that everything on the disk wasn't erased during the creation of the RAID volume.

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Manual - Page 1

GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z68XD5B-1001R

Manual - Page 2

Motherboard GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 Apr. 8, 2011 Motherboard GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 Apr. 8, 2011

Manual - Page 3

For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Changes to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications ...

Manual - Page 4

......6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing...

Manual - Page 5

... the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 Smart 6™ ...74 4-7 Auto Green...78 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 79 4-9 Cloud OC...80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI...

Manual - Page 6

... 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports • The box contents...

Manual - Page 7

... SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 F_USB30_2 F_USB30_1 PCH_FAN (Note) Due to PCI Bridge PCIEX8 Intel® Z68 B_BIOS M_BIOS SA_LED iTE IT8728 T.I. GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X USB_1394_ESATA_2 Marvell 88SE9128 USB_1394_ESATA_1 USB30 CPU_LED LGA1155 PW_SW PHASE LED PWR_FAN RST_SW CMOS_SW USB30_LAN AUDIO Realtek...

Manual - Page 8

GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) LGA1155 ... Bridge PCI Bus DMI Interface LAN 2 SATA 6Gb/s RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E x1 Marvell 88SE9128 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® Z68 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) LPC iTE Bus IT8728 PS/2 KB/Mouse TSB43AB23 CODEC 3...

Manual - Page 18

... up from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • ...Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8/PCIEX4) PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the...

Manual - Page 33

...this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on the motherboard. BIOS Setup When the... the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that...

Manual - Page 34

... the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD5-B3 F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup...

Manual - Page 59

...operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB...new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen ...

Manual - Page 66

..., please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. site and update the BIOS. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Z68X-UD5-B3 F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2011-Z68-7A89VG0MC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going...

Manual - Page 67

... update process is updating the BIOS. Unique Features Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard...

Manual - Page 69

.... 2. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Using @BIOS 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your...

Manual - Page 74

...Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot or OS QuickBoot item and then click Save to take effect. 4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is ...and effortless CPU overclocking for daily use. users simply click on the motherboard model. Instructions: Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for the changes to save the settings. Smart 6™...

Manual - Page 85

...ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 5. Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel... Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Appendix When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? ...

Manual - Page 91

... the required items in the right block of the screen and press to display options (Figure 4). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Options include RAID 0 (Stripe) and RAID 1 (Mirror). 2. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. To further configure the RAID array, use the up or down arrow key to move to Next and press...

Manual - Page 93

... or view the current array status in the operating system. Delete the RAID Array: To deleted the existing array, select the array on chip controller. Press . To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to install. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd...

Manual - Page 100

... 88SE9128: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with selected physical disk on eSATA3 RAID Configuration to be used in BIOS Setup. Press on this array. Topology HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks VD 0: New_VD HDD 1: WDC WD[D80e0leJtDe]-22L Free Physical Disks [Rebuild] HDD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L Information ID : 0 Name : New_VD Status : Degrade...