Intel GA-8N775 user manual Configuring Sata Hard Drives

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4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:

(1)Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system.

(2)Configure SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup.

(3)Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS.(Note)

(4)Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver.

(5)Install the SATA controller driver during OS installation.

Before you begin

Please prepare:

(a)Two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID with the SATA controller, you may prepare only one hard drive.

(b)An empty formatted floppy disk.

(c)Windows XP/2000 setup disk.

(d)Driver CD for your motherboard.

(1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system

Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port(s) on the motherboard. If there are more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, you may refer to the motherboard user's manual to identify the SATA controller for the connector. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

(2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup

You have to make sure whether the SATA controller is configured correctly in system BIOS Setup and set BIOS boot sequence for the SATA hard drive(s).

Step 1:

Turn on your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). In the example in Figure 1, make sure that Serial-ATAII 1 or Serial-ATAII 2 under the Integrated Peripherals menu is enabled (Serial-ATAII 1 controls the SATAII0_1 connectors and Serial-ATAII 2 controls the SATAII2_3 connectors). If you wish to create RAID array, press ENTER on the IDE/SATAII RAID Config item to enter the submenu .

(Note) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.

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Contents GA-8N775 Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-8N775 Motherboard Layout GA-8N775Block Diagram Page Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPU4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction Side Speaker OutATX12V / ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector Pwrled Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Faudio Front Audio Panel Connector Cdin CDSpdifi Spdif In Connector USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenRfid English Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. E5 F12 For Boot Menu„ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationTime Standard Cmos FeaturesDate IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 1 Master/SlaveHalt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority Boot Up Floppy SeekLimit Cpuid Max. to Password CheckCPU Hyper-Threading No-Execute Memory Protect NoteIntegrated Peripherals SPPSataii 1 Secondary RAID IDE Secndry Slave RAIDSataii 1 Primary RAID Sataii 2 Primary RAIDOn-Chip USB Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode USB Keyboard SupportPME Event Wake Up Power Management SetupPower-On by Alarm Modem Ring OnKB Power on Password Power On by MousePower On by Keyboard AC Back FunctionPnP/PCI Configurations INTPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlM. Note FSB Turbo ModeMB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T CPU Clock Ratio NoteCurrent FSB Speed QDR System Clock ModeNew FSB Speed QDR Target FSB Speed QDRLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Application Software InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 Introduction User Interface OverviewXpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Entering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTMutility StepsYou can repeat to Part Two Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen EnglishCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Bios file becomes F4 after updatingMethod 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Configuring Sata Hard Drives To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps belowSPP GA-8N775 Motherboard Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES Nvidia Cd bootdrv Menu Making a Sata Driver DiskInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation NForce Storage Controller Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft Windows SolutionsYES Appendix Introduction of audio connectors Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio Setup English Step Troubleshooting English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai

GA-8N775 specifications

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