Rosewill RC-209-EX user manual RAID 1 Mirror

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e-SATA 4 Port PCI Adaptor with RAID RC-209-EX

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9.When asked Are you sure to exit (Y/N)?, press Y to exit and reboot.

10.Continue with FDISK and FORMAT steps as if you were installing a conventional hard drive.

Manual configuration

1.As the BIOS boots press Ctrl+S or F4 when prompted to enter the RAID BIOS.

2.At the next screen select Create RAID Set, then press Enter.

3.Select RAID0, then press Enter.

4.Select the number of drives then press Enter.

5.Select Manual configuration then press Enter

6.Select chunk size from 8k, 16k, 32k, 64k or 128k, then press Enter.

7.Select the first drive, press Enter.

8.Select the second drive, press Enter.

9.If applicable select the 3rd and 4th drives pressing enter after each selection.

10.Input the RAID size, press Enter.

11.When asked Are You Sure(Y/N)?, press Y to accept.

12.Press Ctrl+E to exit the BIOS.

13.When asked Are you sure to exit(Y/N)?, press Y to exit and reboot.

14.Continue with FDISK and FORMAT steps as if you were installing a conventional hard drive.

RAID 1 (Mirror)

For New/Blank Hard Drives

Recommended for all fresh HD without data.

1.As the BIOS boots press Ctrl+S or F4 when prompted to enter the RAID BIOS.

2.At the next screen select Create RAID Set, then press Enter.

3.At the next screen select RAID1 then press Enter.

4.Select Auto configuration, then press Enter.

5.Input the RAID size, press Enter.

6.When asked Are You Sure(Y/N)?, press Y to accept.

7.Press Ctrl+E to exit the BIOS.

8.When asked Are you sure to exit(Y/N)?, press Y to exit and reboot.

9.Continue with FDISK and FORMAT steps as if you were installing a conventional hard drive.

For Existing Hard Drives with Data

Recommended for one/two original HD with data to mirror with one/two fresh empty HD

1.As the BIOS boots press Ctrl+S or F4 when prompted to enter the RAID BIOS.

2.At the next screen select Create RAID Set, then press Enter.

3.At the next screen select RAID1 then press Enter.

4.Select Manual configuration, then press Enter.

5.Select the Source drive, press Enter.

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Contents Sata 4 Port PCI Adaptor with RAID Content Sata 4 Port PCI Adaptor with RAID RC209Package Contents FeatureConnectors Bus InterfaceHardware Description Step by step photo installation of Magic Switch Available port setting Active InactiveMode 1 Default Abcd Active Hardware Installation Device ConnectionRAID Arrays Auto configuration recommendedImportant message for user RAID 0 StripingSelect Auto configuration, then press Enter RAID 1 Mirror Select Create with data copy, then press Enter Creating a Spare DriveRebuilding a Failed Mirror Set Select Create RAID Set then press EnterRAID 0+1 Mirroring+Striping When asked Are you sure to exitY/N?, press Y to exitSelect Create without data copy then press Enter RAID 5 Parity Low Level Format Deleting RAID ArraysResolving Conflicts Select Delete RAID Set, then press EnterLogical Drive Info Bios ConfigurationDriver Installation Quick guideSata 4 Port PCI Adaptor with RAID RC-209-EX Sata 4 Port PCI Adaptor with RAID RC-209-EX Sata 4 Port PCI Adaptor with RAID RC-209-EX For An Existing Installation For New InstallationDetail guide For Windows For Windows XP/Server For a New InstallationAt the Found New Hardware Wizard For Windows XP-x64/Server For Windows VistaFor Windows Vista-x64 Select Device Manager To Verify Windows InstallationFor Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista Thank you for purchasing a quality Rosewill Product