Tyan Computer S5350 RAID Ready System Requirements, Steps on Setting Up a RAID Ready System

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4.12.2 “RAID Ready” System Requirements

In order for a system to be considered “RAID Ready”, it must meet all of the following requirements:

1.System with a supported Intel chipset (currently a chipset with an Intel® 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub) and one Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive

2.Motherboard BIOS that includes the Intel RAID Option ROM

3.Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition

4.RAID Controller enabled in the BIOS

4.12.3 Steps on Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System

In order to set up a “RAID Ready” system, complete the following steps:

Note

The system must meet all the “RAID Ready” system requirements specified in Section 4.12.2

1.Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition driver is F6’d (during operating system installation, you will be prompted to ‘Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver’) or pre-installed on SATA Hard Drive (configured as Non-RAID Disk – also known as RAID Ready Mode)

2.Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition driver is installed from within operating system to add Start Menu links and Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility

4.12.4Converting a “RAID Ready” System into RAID 0 or RAID 1 System with Migration Feature

Note

The steps listed in this section assume that the operating system has been installed on an existing Serial ATA hard drive and the required driver was installed during the operating system setup.

To turn a RAID Ready system into a RAID System, complete the following steps:

1.Physically add one Serial ATA hard drive in the system

2.Boot to Windows*, install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition

3.Open the Intel Storage Utility

4.Create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 volume via the Intel Storage Utility

5.When migration is complete, Reboot

6.Optional: Use 3rd party application or Windows* to create and format a new data partition on unused space, if any (see Note below)

Note

To ensure that non-Windows* partitions are kept intact, the migration to RAID 0 does not utilize the extra space made available by adding the second hard drive.

To take advantage of the extra hard drive space you will need to do one of the following:

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Contents Tiger Tiger i7320 S5350Table of Contents SATA/RAID Setup IiiTiger i7320 S5350 Table of Contents Check the package contents before you proceed Before you begin…Hardware Specifications CongratulationsPower MemoryIntegrated PCI IDE Integrated Serial ATAInstalling the Motherboard Installation NotesBoard Image Block Diagram Motherboard Components S5350Jumpers and Connectors Smdc Connector J21 Optional SO-DIMM Socket J19 OptionalFront Panel Connector J22 External speaker Header JP4Chassis Fan Connectors with Fan Control FAN 1/2/3/4/5 Front Panel USB 2.0 Connector JP13 USB2CPU FAN1/FAN2 Connectors Sata activity LED Header JP16Chassis Fan Connectors FAN6, FAN7 11 COM2 connector JP1812 LAN1/LAN2 activity LED Headers JP21, JP30 13 LAN1/LAN2 speed LED Headers JP24, JP29Pin 15 3-pin Power LED Connector JP32Clear Cmos Jumper JP25 Mounting the Motherboard Registered ECC and non-ECC Memory is supported Installing MemoryAlways install memory beginning with DIMM4 Processor Installation Memory Installation ProcedureInstalling the Processor and Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Installation Installing Drive Cables Installing Expansion Cards Installing Optional SO-DIMM modules Connecting External Devices Port definitionsOnboard LAN LED Color Definition OffInstalling the Power Supply Finishing UpAbout the Bios Starting SetupCase of Problems Key FunctionMain Bios Setup Setup VariationsMain AdvancedSystem Time / Date setup MainLegacy Diskette a System MemoryMulti-Sector Transfers IDE Master / Slave SetupLBA Mode Control Bit I/O Transfer ModeUltra DMA Mode Cache System Bios Area Null / Write Protect Cache Video Bios AreaMemory Cache Null / Write ProtectBoot Features Quiet BootQuick Boot Mode Summary ScreenExtended Memory Testing Installed OSReset Configuration Data AdvancedLarge Disk Access Mode Native Mode OperationSata RAID Enable Parallel ATASpectrum Spread Hardware MonitorAdvanced Chipset Control Force Compliance Mode Entry Dram Data Integrity ModeECC Error Type Serr signal conditionIntegrated LAN PCI-E port a Device Option ROM ScanThermal Management Advanced Processor OptionsHyper Threading Technology 4 I/O Device Configuration Set Max Ext CPUID=3Serial Port a Base I/O AddressSerial Port B 2F8Mode Parallel PortEnabled Floppy Disk ControllerClear all DMI event logs DMA Event LoggingECC Event Logging Console Redirection Com Port Address Baud RateConsole Type Flow ControlASF Configuration Minimum WatchDog Timeout Bios Boot TimeoutOS Boot Timeout Power-on wait timeSet Supervisor Password Set User PasswordPassword on boot SecurityPower Boot ExitWhat is RAID? IntroductionRAID0 stripping RAID 1 mirroringBios Configuring Bios for Intel RAID for Serial ATA on boardRAID migration feature Intel Application Accelerator RAID EditionDelete RAID Volume Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID SetsCreate RAID 0 or RAID 1 Volume Reset RAID Data Instructions on Creating F6 Floppy DisketteInstallation Using F6 Method Confirming Version of Intel RAID Option ROM InstalledIntel RAID Option ROM DescriptionMain Menu Create Array Menu Tiger i7320 S5350 Confirm the exit by pressing Y key Delete Array Menu Reset Disks to Non-RAID Will be LostInstallation Steps Installing the Intel Application Accelerator RAID EditionInstallation Caution Installation Choose Destination Location Installation Welcome ScreenInstallation License Agreement Installation Select Program Folder Installation Setup StatusInstallation InstallShieldR Wizard Complete Following instructions assume classic mode Using the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition UtilityIssues During Installation Symptom Incompatible HardwareRAID Ready RAID Driver File PropertiesSteps on Setting Up a RAID Ready System RAID Ready System RequirementsCreating a New Partition Using Windows* Disk Management RAID Migration InstructionsCreate RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive Select the RAID Volume Name, RAID Level, and Strip Size RAID Volume NameRAID Level Strip Sizes4KB Migration Process May Take Considerable Time to Complete Windows* XP / Windows Uninstalling the Intel Application Accelerator RAID EditionUninstall Warning Unattended Installation Under Windows* XP / Windows Intel Storage UtilityCreate Volume Manually Strip Size Settings Descriptions Confirm Creation of New RAID Volume Successful CreationTiger i7320 S5350 Memory, Video, CPU Beep CodesFlash Utility Appendix I Glossary Tiger i7320 S5350 Tiger i7320 S5350 Mirroring see RAID Tiger i7320 S5350 Striping see RAID Returning Merchandise for Service Technical SupportDocument # D1605

S5350, I7320 specifications

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In summary, the Tyan Computer I7320 S5350 stands out as a powerful and versatile motherboard designed for demanding data center applications. With its dual Xeon processor support, extensive memory capability, diverse storage options, and robust connectivity, it’s a comprehensive solution for businesses looking to enhance their computing infrastructure and meet the challenges of modern workloads. Whether for virtualization, database management, or high-performance computing, the I7320 S5350 is a reliable choice for enterprises aiming for optimal performance and scalability.