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C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. For a non-RAID configuration, please skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system.

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 3). Hit the <F10> key to enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility.

MediaShield ROM BIOS 10.0.0.8

Copyright (C) 2007 NVIDIA Corp.

Detecting array ...

Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ...

Figure 3

Step 2:

The Define a New Array screen is the first option screen when you enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. (Figure 4). You can press the <Tab> key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is highlighted.

Step 3:

In the RAID Mode field, use the up or down arrow key to select a RAID mode. The supported RAID modes include Mirrored, Striped, Spanned, Striped Mirror, and RAID5. The following procedure dem- onstrates how a RAID 0 array is created.

Step 4:

If RAID 0 (Striped) is selected, you can manually set the stripe block size. In the Stripe Block field, use the up or down arrow key to set the stripe block size. Stripe block size is given in kilobytes. We recommend you leaving it at the default Optimal, which is 64 KB. The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB

 

 

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RAID Mode: Striped

 

Stripe Block: Optimal

 

Free Disks

 

Array Disks

 

Port

Disk Model

Capacity

Port

Disk Model

Capacity

0.0

ST3120026AS

111.79GB

 

 

 

0.2

ST3120026AS

111.79GB

[J] Add

 

 

 

 

 

[I] Del

 

 

 

[ESC] Quit

[F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate

[KL] Select

[ENTER] Popup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Appendix

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Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Identifying Your Motherboard Revision CopyrightDisclaimer Documentation ClassificationsTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware InstallationCPU Product Specifications4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing a Memory Installing the MemoryInstalling an Expansion Card PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List Gigabyte GV-RX30HM128D DVI-D Port Back Panel ConnectorsPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Sub PortESATA 3Gb/s Port Optical S/PDIF Out ConnectorUSB Port Ieee 1394a PortDual Display Configurations Mic In Jack PinkPlayback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs IDE Coma SATAII0/1/2 LPT Pwrled Battery Clrcmos Fpanel Internal ConnectorsGND CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorSATAII0/1/2 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors IDE IDE ConnectorBattery Pwrled System Power LED HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Cdin CD In ConnectorFUSB1/FUSB2/FUSB3 USB Headers, Yellow Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out HeaderComa Serial Port Header 15 F11394 Ieee 1394a Header, GrayCI Chassis Intrusion Header LPT Parallel Port HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Bios Setup Startup Screen Following screen may appear when the computer bootsSample Bios Version F4a Bios Setup Program Function KeysMain Menu „ PnP/PCI Configurations „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveMemory Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a Halt onHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Password CheckCPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteNV Serial-ATA Controller IDE Prefetch ModeSATA-II RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0SATA-II Pri-Slave RAID Onchip Sata ModeOnboard LAN Boot ROM SATA-II Pri-Master RAIDWhen No LAN Cable Is Attached Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionOnboard Serial Port Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Legacy USB storage detectPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnUSB Resume from Suspend KB Power on Password Power-On by AlarmPower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPCI 2 IRQ Assignment Case Opened Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlSystem Smart FAN Control MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T FSB & Memory ConfigFSB-Memory Ratio Parameters/ Setting/ Current ValueFSB-Memory Clock Mode Current CPU Freq, MHzLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstalling Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationGA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 Before You BeginSystem Requirements Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive Installation and ConfigurationPage Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Accessing Xpress Recovery2Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Removing the BackupExiting Xpress Recovery2 Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios Page Updating the Bios with the @BIOS Utility Installing and Using @BIOSOptions and Instructions Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table EasyTuneWindows Vista ReadyBoost Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Configuring Sata Hard DrivesConfiguring the Onboard Sata Controller To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps belowRAID Configuring Sata controller mode in Bios SetupAppendix Configuring RAID set in RAID BiosYES BBS Making a Sata RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Required for Ahci and RAID ModeInstalling Windows XP Installing the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemSelect Nvidia nForce Storage Controller and press Enter Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit \Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP7364\IDE\WinVista64\sataraid Installing Windows Vista NotePage Configuring Audio Input and Output Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioConfiguring Speakers Configuring Sound Effect Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio ModuleMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Pdif out Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable OptionalInstalling the S/PDIF In and Out Cable PdifConfiguring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Using the Sound Recorder Recording the SoundPlaying the Sound Frequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingStart Troubleshooting ProcedureEND Weee Symbol Statement Regulatory NoticesOur Commitment to Preserving the Environment China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Appendix GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard B.T. INC USA Mexico Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System