Gigabyte GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH 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 IDE ROM BIOS 6.21

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Detecting array ...

Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ...

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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 (default), 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 RAID Utility July 27 2005

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Appendix

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Contents GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerLAN Feature Summary4Mbit 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 I/O Back Panel Introduction Svid OUT Connectors Introduction ATX12V / ATX Power Connector FDD FDD Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATAII0/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by nForce IDE1 / IDE2 IDE ConnectorBattery Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Audio Panel Connector14 F11394 Ieee 1394 Connector USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/Out Coma Coma ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Clrcmos Clear CmosMain Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 For Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. F3a„ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationStandard Cmos Features TimeIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave Drive a Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaMemory Base MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority Advanced Bios FeaturesFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy SeekInit Display First Password CheckFrame Buffer Size Onboard GPUSPP Integrated PeripheralsOn-Chip IDE Channel0 SATA-II 2 Secondary RAIDOn-Chip IDE Channel1 IDE1 Conductor CableParallel Port Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMOnboard Audio Function Onboard LAN FunctionPower-On by Alarm Power Management SetupPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnKB Power on Password Power On By KeyboardPower On By Mouse AC Back FunctionPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Control Note Frequency/Voltage Control Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationConnecting the Video Output Devices Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 IntroductionUser Interface Overview Xpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore 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 Part Two FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Before you begin SPP SCSI-0 Nvidia Mirror Step Save and exit Bios Setup GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH 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 English 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System