Gigabyte GA-VM800PMC user manual Raid

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(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). If you want to create RAID, select SATA Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu (Figure 1) and set this item to RAID (IDE by default). Set SATA Mode to IDE if you do not want to create RAID.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software

Integrated Peripherals

OnChip IDE Channel 0	[Enabled]
OnChip IDE Channel 1	[Enabled]
VIA Onboard LAN	[Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM	[Disabled]
OnChip Serial ATA	[Enabled]
SATA Mode	[RAID]
AC97 Audio	[Auto]
USB 1.1 Controller	[Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller	[Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support	[Disabled]
USB Mouse Support	[Disabled]
Legacy USB storage detect	[Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1	[3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2	[2F8/IRQ3]
Onboard Parallel Port	[378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode	[SPP]
x EPP Mode Select	EPP1.7

Item Help

Menu Level

: Move	Enter: Select	+/-/PU/PD: Value	F10: Save	ESC: Exit	F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values		F6: Fail-Safe Defaults	F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 1

The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version.

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Contents GA-VM800PMC GA-VM800PMC Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-VM800PMC Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPUMbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Installation of the CPUInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction EnglishATX12V / ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector FDD FDD ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector SATA0 / SATA1 Serial ATA ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Connector Faudio Front Audio Panel Connector PwrledCdin CD in Connector Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out ConnectorSurcen Surround Center Connector FUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorsComb Comb Connector CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBattery Clrcmos Clear CmosStatus Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. D5 F12 Boot Menu„ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationIDE Channel 2/3 Master TimeIDE Channel 0/1 Master, Slave Halt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a MemoryVGA Share Memory Size Hard Disk Boot PriorityInit Display First CPU Hyper-Threading Note First / Second / Third Boot DevicePassword Check Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteOnChip Serial ATA OnBoard LAN Boot ROMSata Mode AC97 AudioUSB 2.0 Controller Parallel Port ModeEPP Mode Select USB Keyboard SupportPower Management Setup PME Event Wake Up Mouse Power OnResume by Alarm Modem Ring ResumePnP/PCI Configurations System Warning Temperature Current VoltageV Vcore / DDR Power / +3.3V / +12VSystem / CPU Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Control Note CPU Warning TemperatureSYS / CPU FAN Fail Warning Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingEnglish Drivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Application Software InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish User Interface Overview Unique Software UtilitiesEasyTune 5 Introduction Boot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 System requirementsLimitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions Before You Begin Flash Bios Method IntroductionMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility 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 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen FlashTMutility barCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Install Sata hard drives in your system Configuring Sata Hard DrivesTo configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below 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 Channel Audio Setup 5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel 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 Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System