SUPER MICRO Computer 2042G-TRF, 2042G-6RF Enabling Sata RAID in the Bios, Bios Setup Screen

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Note: You need to have an external USB floppy when building the driver diskette. Window's Vista, Windows 2008 or later Windows OS systems can use a USB stick instead of a floppy.

Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS

Before installing the Windows Operating System, you must change some settings in BIOS. Boot up the system and hit the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup Utlility. After the Setup Utility loads,

1.Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit menu. Scroll down with the arrow keys to the "Load Optimal Defaults setting and press <Enter>. Select "OK" to confirm, then <Enter> to load the default settings.

2.Use the arrow keys to move to the "Advanced" menu, then scroll down to "IDE/SATA Configuration" and press the <Enter> key. Once in this submenu, scroll down to "OnChip SATA Type" and choose the "RAID" option (see Figure 2-4).

Figure 5-6. BIOS Setup Screen

3.Hit the <Esc> key twice and scroll to the Exit menu. Select "Save Changes and Exit" and hit <enter>, then hit <Enter> again to verify.

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Contents Super Page About This Manual PrefaceManual Organization Advanced Chassis Setup Advanced Serverboard SetupBios Preface Table of Contents System Interface Advanced Chassis Setup Appendix C System Specifications Page Chapter Introduction OverviewSAS AS-2042G-6RF Only Serverboard FeaturesProcessors Memory Serial ATAOnboard Controllers/Ports Other FeaturesEthernet Ports Graphics ControllerServer Chassis Features AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset System Block Diagram Europe Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificPreparing for Setup Chapter Server InstallationUnpacking the System Choosing a Setup Location Ambient Operating Temperature Rack Mounting ConsiderationsInstalling the Outer Rails Installing the System into a RackInstalling the Inner Rails Identifying the Sections of the Rack RailsInstalling the Server into the Rack Installing the Server into a RackAccessing the Inside of the System Checking the Serverboard SetupChecking the Components and Setup Checking the Drives Preparing to Power OnProviding Power Checking the AirflowPage Chapter System Interface ResetPower Control Panel ButtonsControl Panel LEDs Power FailOverheat/Fan Fail SAS Drive Carrier LEDs HDDPage Chapter System Safety Electrical Safety PrecautionsGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Operating Precautions Installing the Onboard CR2032 BatteryPrecautions Chapter Advanced Serverboard SetupHandling the Serverboard Installing to the Chassis Serverboard InstallationUnpacking Connecting Power Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Data Cables Connecting the Control PanelI/O Ports Rear I/O PortsInstallation Procedure Installing the Processor and HeatsinkInstalling the Processors Socket, which may damage Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink SNK-0043P HeatsinkSupport Installing MemoryInstalling Memory Maximum Memory# Dimms CPU ChannelDimm Type Per Channel Dimm Populations OptionsPossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Max. MHz Max. GB 5V DIMMs 35V DIMMsInstalling an Add-on Card Adding PCI Add-On CardsServerboard Details Jumper Description Default SettingH8QG6/i-F Quick Reference Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector DescriptionPower Connectors Connector DefinitionsReset Connector Power LED Connector Power Fail LEDHDD/FP UID Switch Overheat OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UIDUSB Headers Video ConnectorUniversal Serial Bus Ports Fan HeadersSMBus Header Power I2CWake-On-LAN Overheat LED Power LED/SpeakerChassis Intrusion ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsTrusted Platform Module Header Compact Flash Card PWR ConnectorUnit Identifier Button LAN1/2 Ethernet PortsCmos Clear Jumper SettingsExplanation of Jumpers JBT1 contact padsLAN1/2 Enable/Disable Watch Dog Enable/DisableVGA Enable/Disable SAS Enable/DisableUSB Wake-Up Backpanel USB Wake-Up Enable JPUSB1 Jumper SettingsBMC Jumper Enable JPB1 Jumper Settings BMC JumperLAN1/LAN2 LEDs Onboard IndicatorsPower LED Dedicated Ipmi LAN LEDsSAS Ports H8QG6-F Only SAS and Sata Drive ConnectionsSata Ports Sata Ports Pin DefinitionsSerial ATA Sata Installing the OS/SATA DriverEnabling Sata RAID Building a Driver DisketteEnabling Sata RAID in the Bios Bios Setup ScreenUsing the Adaptec RAID Utility Installing the RAID Driver During OS InstallationInstalling Drivers Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenSupero Doctor Page Page System Fans Control PanelPort Replacing System Fans System Fan FailureRemoving a fan SAS/SATA Drive Installation Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive Bays Installing a new fanInstalling/removing SAS/SATA drives Page SAS/SATA Drive Backplane DVD-ROM Drive InstallationSAS/SATA Backplane Connections Removing/Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyPower Supply Failure Removing the power supplyRemoving a Power Supply Module Page Chapter Starting the Setup UtilityIntroduction Boot Features Advanced Settings MenuMain Menu  Processor & Clock Options Advanced Chipset Control NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory ConfigurationECC Configuration DRAM Timing ConfigurationIDE/SATA Configuration Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/SlaveA.R.T DMA ModeIDE Detect Timeout Sec Bit Data Transfer PCI/PNP Configuration SuperI/O ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration System Fan Monitor Hardware Health ConfigurationACPI Configuration Set LAN Configuration IPMI ConfigurationView BMC System Event Log IP AddressMAC Address Security Settings MenuEvent Log Configuration Subnet MaskBoot Settings Menu Exit Menu Network DrivesAmibios Error Beep Codes Appendix a Bios Error Beep CodesBeep Code Error Message Description Page Appendix B Installing Windows Installing Windows to a RAID SystemInstalling Windows to a Non-RAID System Appendix C System Specifications Expansion Slots WeightPower Supply ServerboardRegulatory Compliance From front