Gigabyte GA-VM800PMC Configuring Sata Hard Drives, Install Sata hard drives in your system

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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.(Note)

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

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.

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

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Appendix

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Contents GA-VM800PMC GA-VM800PMC Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-VM800PMC Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU Feature SummaryMbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction English Connectors IntroductionATX12V / ATX Power Connector FDD FDD Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATA0 / SATA1 Serial ATA Connector IDE1 / IDE2 IDE ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Connector Pwrled Faudio Front Audio Panel ConnectorSpdifio S/PDIF In/Out Connector Cdin CD in ConnectorFUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connectors Surcen Surround Center ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Comb Comb ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos BatteryMain Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. D5„ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationIDE Channel 0/1 Master, Slave TimeIDE Channel 2/3 Master Drive a Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryInit Display First Hard Disk Boot PriorityVGA Share Memory Size Password Check First / Second / Third Boot DeviceCPU Hyper-Threading Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteSata Mode OnBoard LAN Boot ROMOnChip Serial ATA AC97 AudioEPP Mode Select Parallel Port ModeUSB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard SupportPower Management Setup Resume by Alarm Mouse Power OnPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring ResumePnP/PCI Configurations System / CPU Temperature Current VoltageV Vcore / DDR Power / +3.3V / +12VSystem Warning Temperature Case OpenedSYS / CPU FAN Fail Warning CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control Note Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish EasyTune 5 Introduction Unique Software UtilitiesUser Interface Overview How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionBoot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2 System requirementsPrecautions Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Limitations Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Flash Bios Method IntroductionBefore You Begin 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 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Configuring Sata Hard DrivesInstall Sata hard drives in your system RAID Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios Create Array 111.79 Stripe0 SerialCh1 Master ST3120026AS Delete Array Serial Number View Making a Sata Driver Disk Installing Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit 5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio SetupChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Troubleshooting English English English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System