Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4 user manual Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios

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(3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to Section 4 if you do not want to create RAID.

Step 1:

After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility" (Figure 6). Hit the F10 key to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility.

MediaShield ROM BIOS 6.55

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Detecting array ...

Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ...

Figure 6

Step 2:

The Define a New Array screen is the first option screen when you enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. (Figure 7). You can press the TAB key to highlight through options.

Step 3:

In the RAID Mode field, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select a RAID mode. The supported RAID modes include Mirroring, Striping, Stripe Mirroring, Spanning and RAID 5. The following is an example of RAID 0 array creation.

Step 4:

If RAID 0 (Striping) is selected, you can manually set the striping block size. In the Striping Block field, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to set the Striping Block size. The KB is the standard unit of Striping Block size. We recommend you leaving it to the default setting--Optimal (64K). The size range is from 4K to 128K.

MediaShield Utility Mar 22 2006

- Define a New Array -

RAID Mode: Mirroring

 

Striping Block: Optimal

 

Free Disks

 

 

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2.0.M

ST3120026AS

111.79GB

 

 

 

 

2.1.M

ST3120026AS

111.79GB

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[ESC] Quit

[F6] Back [F7] Finish

[TAB] Navigate

[ ] Select

[ENTER] Popup

Figure 7

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Contents GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary 4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards Before you begin Setup of SLI Scalable Link Interface ConfigurationConnecting Two Graphics Cards Graphics Card Driver Setting I/O Back Panel Introduction Line Connectors IntroductionLine Out Front Speaker Out MICATX12V / ATX Power Connector 6 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector PCIE12V Power ConnectorIDE1 IDE Connector FDD FDD ConnectorEnglish Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Pwrled Faudio Front Audio ConnectorSpdifi Spdif In Connector Cdin CD In Connector17 F11394 / F21394 Front Ieee 1394 Connector USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenMain Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. F3cBios Setting Recovery „ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave TimeIDE Channel 2/3/4/5/6/7 Master Drive a / Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityBoot Up Floppy Seek Away Mode Password CheckInit Display First NV Sata 1 Primary RAID NV Sata RAID functionNV Sata 1 Secondary RAID NV Sata 2 Primary RAIDNV Sata 2 Secondary RAID IDE Prefetch ModeNV Sata 3 Primary RAID NV Sata 3 Secondary RAIDParallel Port Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMOnboard Onboard Serial PortOn-Chip USB ECP Mode Use DMAUSB Keyboard Support USB Mouse SupportPME Event Wake Up Power-On by AlarmModem Ring On USB Resume from SuspendPower On By Keyboard Power On By MouseKB Power on Password AC Back FunctionPCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM Current CPU TemperatureCPU Warning Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Control Note CPU Smart FAN ModePcie Clock MHz CPU Frequency MHzCPU Clock Ratio Robust Graphics BoosterCPU HT-Link Voltage HT-Link VoltageCPU Voltage Control Normal CPU VcoreLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish EasyTune 5 Introduction Unique Software UtilitiesUser Interface Overview How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionSystem requirements Precautions 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 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 Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Smart LAN Nvidia Mirror Step Save and exit Bios Setup GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES Nvidia Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Solutions Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft WindowsYES GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System