Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2P user manual Configuring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup

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B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup

Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup .

Step 1:

Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Under Integrated Peripherals, ensure NV SATA Controller is enabled. To configure a RAID array, go to the Serial-ATA RAID Config submenu.

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Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip IDE Channel		[Enabled]			Item Help
NV SATA Controller		[Enabled]		Menu Level
IDE Prefetch Mode		[Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode		[Enabled]
USB Memory Type		[SHADOW]
 Serial-ATA RAID Config		[Press Enter]
Onboard Audio Function		[Auto]
Onboard Audio Function		[Auto]
On-Chip MAC Lan		[Auto]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM		[Disabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1		[3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Parallel Port		[378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode		[SPP]
x ECP Mode Use DMA		3
On-Chip USB		[V1.1+V2.0]
USB Keyboard Support		[Disabled]
USB Mouse Support		[Disabled]
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 1

Set NV SATA RAID function to Enabled to enable RAID control for the first and second SATA connector. Make sure NV SATA 1 Primary RAID and NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID are enabled. (Figure 2)

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Serial-ATA RAID Config

NV SATA RAID function		[Enabled]			Item Help
NV SATA 1 Primary RAID		[Enabled]		Menu Level
NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID		[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 2

Step 2:

Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from 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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Drivers Installation Box Contents GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications USBBios Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Locking Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Line In Jack Blue Line Out Jack GreenMic In Jack Pink Internal Connectors SATA20 / SATA21GND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATA20/SATA21 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorsPwrled System Power LED Header BAT BatteryPW Power Switch, Red Fpanel Front Panel HeaderFaudio Front Panel Audio Header Hdasur Surround/Center Audio HeaderCdin CD In Connector Spdifio S/PDIF Out HeaderFUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Bios Setup F12 Boot Menu Function Keys DEL Bios SetupF9 Xpress Recovery2 Startup ScreenMain Menu Sample Bios Version E8Bios Setup Program Function Keys Main Menu Help Power Management Setup  Standard Cmos Features Advanced Bios Features  PnP/PCI ConfigurationsIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 2/3 MasterHalt On Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a MemoryVirtualization Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Patch AMD TLB Erratum NoteHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Password CheckAway Mode Init Display FirstOn-Chip IDE Channel IDE Prefetch ModeSerial-ATA RAID Config NV Sata ControllerECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode NV Sata RAID functionUSB Keyboard Support USB Mouse SupportLegacy USB storage detect PME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnPower On By Mouse Power-On by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By KeyboardPnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPCI 2 IRQ Assignment System/CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Mode Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSupervisor Password User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingGA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Drivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversApplication Software Technical ManualsContact SystemDownload Center Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Xpress Recovery2Installation and Configuration Before You BeginAccessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Removing the BackupExiting Xpress Recovery2 What is DualBIOSTM? Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility What is Q-FlashTM?Updating the Bios Page Save the Current Bios File Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS Update the Bios Using the Internet Update FunctionUpdate the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BiosEasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information TableGA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Configuring Sata Hard DrivesConfiguring the Onboard Sata Controller Installing Sata hard drives in your computerConfiguring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios AppendixYES Nvidia Required for RAID Mode Making a Sata RAID Driver Diskette for Windows XPAppendix Rebuilding an Array Healthy Manually rebuilding a hard driveUnder Storage in the Select a Task pane Configuring Audio Input and Output Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioInstalling the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable Configuring Speakers Audio JacksHigh Definition Audio HD Audio Configuring Sound Effect Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio ModuleMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Pdif Configuring S/PDIF In/OutInstalling the S/PDIF In and Out Cable Pdif outConfiguring S/PDIF In and Out Configuring S/PDIFConfiguring S/PDIF Out Configuring Microphone Recording Enabling Stereo Mix Using the Sound Recorder Recording SoundPlaying the Recorded Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Regulatory Notices Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Statements Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Contact Us  G.B.T. INC USA Mexico Gigabyte Global Service System