Intel GA-8N775 user manual Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft Windows, Solutions

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(6) Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft Windows 2000

Problem: Users cannot install Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2 (or previous versions) to a bootable RAID volume.

There are two solutions to resolve this issue.

Solutions 1:

Use the NVRAID tool (nForce Driver Version 5.xx) to convert the boot volume to a RAID array. Here are the detailed step-by-step instructions:

Step 1:

Install Windows 2000 onto a selected hard drive. Download and install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 from Microsoft's website.

Step 2:

After system restarts, press Del to enter system BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). Under the Integrated Peripherals menu (Figure 21) assure the SATA port connecting the SATA hard disk (the one containing the Windows 2000) is Enabled (Figure 21/22). Save settings and exit the BIOS setup.

		CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
				Integrated Peripherals
	IDE/SATAII RAID Config				[Press Enter]				Item Help
	On-Chip IDE Channel0				[Enabled]				Menu Level
	On-Chip IDE Channel1				[Enabled]
	IDE1 Conductor Cable				[Auto]
	IDE2 Conductor Cable				[Auto]
	Serial-ATAII 1				[Enabled]
	Serial-ATAII 2				[Enabled]
	On-Chip USB				[V1.1+V2.0]
	On-Chip USB				[V1.1+V2.0]
	USB Keyboard Support				[Disabled]
	USB Mouse Support				[Disabled]
	AC97 Audio				[Auto]
	Onboard LAN Function				[Auto]
	Onboard LAN Boot ROM				[Disabled]
	Onboard Serial Port 1				[3F8/IRQ4]
	i-Lock				[Enabled]
	Onboard Parallel Port				[378/IRQ7]
	Parallel Port Mode				[SPP]
	Legacy USB storage detect				[Enabled]
	: Move	Enter: Select		+/-/PU/PD: Value		F10: Save			ESC: Exit	F1: General Help
	F5: Previous Values			F6: Fail-Safe Defaults					F7: Optimized Defaults

					Figure 21

		CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software
				IDE/SATAII RAID Config
	IDE/SATAII RAID function				[Enabled]				Item Help
	IDE Primary Master RAID				[Disabled]				Menu Level
	IDE Primary Slave RAID				[Disabled]
	IDE Secndry Master RAID				[Disabled]
	IDE Secndry Slave RAID				[Disabled]
	SATAII 1 Primary RAID				[Enabled]
	SATAII 1 Secondary RAID				[Enabled]
	SATAII 2 Primary RAID				[Enabled]
	SATAII 2 Secondary RAID				[Enabled]
	: Move	Enter: Select		+/-/PU/PD: Value		F10: Save			ESC: Exit	F1: General Help
	F3: Language		F5: Previous Values		F6: Fail-Safe Defaults				F7: Optimized Defaults

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GA-8N775 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-8N775 GA-8N775 Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram Page Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU Feature Summary4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Side Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionATX12V / ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector Pwrled Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD Faudio Front Audio Panel ConnectorUSB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB Connector Spdifi Spdif In ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Clrcmos Clear CmosRfid English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 For Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. E5„ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationDate Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 1 Master/SlaveDrive a / Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority Advanced Bios FeaturesFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy SeekCPU Hyper-Threading Password CheckLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory Protect NoteSPP Integrated PeripheralsSataii 1 Primary RAID IDE Secndry Slave RAIDSataii 1 Secondary RAID Sataii 2 Primary RAIDParallel Port Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMOn-Chip USB USB Keyboard SupportPower-On by Alarm Power Management SetupPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnPower On by Keyboard Power On by MouseKB Power on Password AC Back FunctionINT PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeMB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T FSB Turbo ModeM. Note CPU Clock Ratio NoteNew FSB Speed QDR System Clock ModeCurrent FSB Speed QDR Target FSB Speed QDRLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionSystem requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Limitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions Before You Begin Flash Bios Method IntroductionMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Task menu for Dual Bios utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Configuring Sata Hard DrivesSPP GA-8N775 Motherboard Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES Nvidia Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation NForce Storage Controller Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Solutions Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft WindowsYES Appendix 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Introduction of audio connectorsStereo Speakers Connection and Settings Channel Audio Setup English Step Troubleshooting English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai