StarTech.com PCISATA4R1 manual Accessing the RAID Bios Utility

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Accessing the RAID BIOS Utility

The PCISATA4R1 comes with an integrated BIOS-level configuration utility that allows you to configure the RAID setup, rebuild your array in the event of failure, and resolve conflicts with the arrays you have setup. Once you have installed the card according to the instructions and attached the SATA drives you wish to use with the card, you can then configure the type of array you would like to use.

To enter the configuration utility, press and hold [CTRL] and [S] at the same time (or press [F4]) when you see the following prompt:

NOTE: At least one SATA drive must be installed for you to access the RAID BIOS utility. Once you access the utility, you will be presented with the following menu:

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Contents Port PCI Sata RAID Controller Adapter Card FCC Compliance Statement Table of Contents Hardware Installation InstallationPackaging Contents IntroductionWindows 2000/XP Driver InstallationVerifying Your Installation Windows Vista/7Accessing the RAID Bios Utility Rebuild RAID1 set Create RAID setDelete RAID set Resolve ConflictsConfiguring an Array Other considerations NoneMinimum number of drives Maximum number of drives Deleting a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID 1 SetLogical Drive Information Resolving ConflictsLow Level Formatting Allocating PartitionsSATARaid GUI Overview Devices and Information WindowsEvent Viewer and Events Windows SATARaid Toolbar and Menu Commands SATARaid Configuration Error Level ErrorsPage Page Page Page Specifications Technical Support Warranty Information Limitation of Liability