Gigabyte GA-M55SLI-S4 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 assure the SATA port connecting the SATA hard disk (the one containing the Windows 2000) is Enabled (Figure 20). Save settings and exit the BIOS setup.

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

Integrated Peripherals

 

On-Chip IDE Channel0

[Enabled]

 

On-Chip IDE Channel1

[Enabled]

 

IDE DMA transfer access

[Enabled]

 

On-Chip MAC Lan

[Auto]

 

On-Chip LAN BOOT ROM

[Enabled]

 

NV SATA RAID function

[Disabled]

 

NV Serial-ATA 1

[Enabled]

x

NV SATA 1 Primary RAID

Enabled

x

NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID

Enabled

 

NV Serial-ATA 2

[Enabled]

x

NV SATA 2 Primary RAID

Enabled

x

NV SATA 2 Secondary RAID

Enabled

 

IDE Prefetch Mode

[Enabled]

 

USB Memory Type

[SHADOW]

 

AC97 Audio

[Auto]

 

SMART LAN

[Press Enter]

 

Onboard 1394

[Enabled]

 

Onboard Serial Port 1

[3F8/IRQ4]

 

Onboard Parallel Port

[378/IRQ7]

Item Help

Menu Level

: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

 

F5: Previous Values

F7: Optimized Defaults

 

Figure 20

GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard

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Contents GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPU4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Installation of the CPUInstallation of the CPU cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards Setup of SLI Scalable Link Interface Configuration Before You BeginEnabling SLI Mode English English I/O Back Panel Introduction Surround Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionCenter/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker OutATX12V/ATX Power Connector PCIE12V Power Connector 6 Cpufan / SYSFAN/ Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorFDD FDD Connector IDE1 / IDE2 IDE ConnectorFaudio Front Audio Panel Connector Cdin CD In Connector Fpanel Front Panel JumperUSB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB Connector Pwrled15 F11394 / F21394 Ieee 1394 Connector Clrcmos Clear CmosBattery Spdifi SpdifCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open English Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. D8 F12 For Boot Menu„ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave TimeIDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master Drive a Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on First / Second / Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityBoot Up Floppy Seek Away Mode Password CheckInit Display First On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer accessIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel1On-Chip MAC Lan On-Chip LAN Boot ROMIDE Prefetch Mode NV Sata RAID functionSmart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function When LAN Cable Is Functioning NormallyOnboard 1394 Function Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard Serial PortPower Management Setup Power On By Mouse PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control Note MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T CPU clock Ratio CPU Spread SpectrumPcie Clock Robust Graphics BoosterTop Performance Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingEnglish Drivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish EasyTune 5 Introduction User Interface OverviewHow 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 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 Part Two Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen FlashTMutility barCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Shadow Appendix Step Save and exit Bios Setup GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES Nvidia Cd bootdrv Menu Making a Sata Driver DiskInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft Windows SolutionsYES English Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings Introduction of audio connectors5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio Setup English English Troubleshooting English English English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System