Nvidia 754 specifications RAID Configuration, Introduction, RAID Basics

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RAID Configuration

Section 5

RAID CONFIGURATION

Introduction

This section gives a brief introduction on RAID-related background knowledge and a general procedure to setup RAID system on this mainboard.

RAID Basics

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two or more hard disk drives into one logical unit known as a RAID array. The advantage of RAID is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on another drive. This can prevent data loss if the operating system fails or hangs.

Below is an example of a RAID array with 2 drives.

The individual disk drives in an array are called “members”. All disk members in a formed disk array are recognized as a single physical drive to the operating system.

Hard disk drives can be combined together through a few different methods. The different methods are referred to as different RAID levels. Different RAID levels represent different performance levels, security levels and implementation costs. The table below briefly introduced these RAID levels.

 

RAID Level

No. of Drives

Capacity

Benefits

 

 

RAID 0 (Striping)

2

Number drivers *Smallest size

Highest performance without

 

 

data protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAID 1 (Mirroring)

2

Smallest size

Data protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No data protection and

 

 

JBOD (Spanning)

2

Sum of All drivers

performance improving, but

 

 

 

 

 

disk capacity fully used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Manual Revision August 30 Disclaimer of Warranties Post Port Frequently Asked Questions Table of Contents Section RAID Configuration Left Blank Introduction Mainboard Features RAID function available on chipset S-ATA/S-ATA II ports Special Features Bios Features Magic Health System Block Diagram Introduction Main Memory SpecificationMainboard Specification Processor ChipsetPeripheral Interfaces AudioAt Rear Panel Special Features Onboard connector and pin-headerFront Panel Controller Form Factor Mainboard Layout InstallationCPU Installation Installation Easy Installation ProcedureStep Installation Installation Jumper Settings Memory configurations supported Installation System Memory Configuration Memory LayoutMemory Installation Installation VGA Card Installation Installation Jcpufan / Jpwrfan / Jsysfan Installation Device ConnectorsPW1 CD-INAUX-IN CUSB3/CUSB4/CUSB5 Six USB 2.0 ports EZ-Button RESET, PW-ONCFP CIR Cspk Simple ATX power ON/OFF controller Installation Power-On/Off RemoteInstallation Main Menu To enter the Setup ProgramStandard Cmos Setup Standard Cmos SetupBios Features Setup Advanced Bios FeaturesInit Display First Security Option Chipset Features Setup Advanced Chipset FeaturesFor setting Dram command rate timing Options Auto, 1T, 2T Options Auto, 2.5ns to 9.5ns in 0.5ns increments Options Auto, 1ns ~ 15ns Integrated Peripherals Integrated PeripheralsChipset IDE Devices Onboard Device Legacy Devices Power Management Power Management SetupPNP/PCI/PCI-E Configuration Setup PNP/PCI/PCI-E ConfigurationInterrupt requests are shared as shown below PCI Express related itemsPC Health Status PC Health StatusVoltage level of the 5V Standby Smart Fan example Frequency/Voltage Control Power Bios FeaturesPcie Clock Load Fail-Safe Defaults Defaults MenuLoad Optimized Defaults Supervisor/User Password Setting Enter PasswordExit Without Saving Exiting BiosSave & Exit Setup Save to Cmos and Exit Y/N? YIntroduction RAID ConfigurationRAID Basics RAID 0 Striping RAID Configuration NVidia RAID Features Enable RAID ROM RAID Configuration Enable RAID FunctionPrepare driver floppy RAID Configuration Create RAID ArrayInstall Software utility for Windows Install O/S into RAID diskEasy Driver Installation Driver InstallationSound Effect Driver Installation Realtek Sound Manager Quick User-guideSpeaker Configuration Driver Installation EqualizerConnector Sensing Driver Installation Speaker TestDriver Installation Connector Sensing Microphone Driver Installation Hrtf DemoDriver Installation General Driver Installation Appendix Update Your System BiosKey in File Name to save previous Bios to file Using the Define a New Array Window Nvidia RAID Bios UtilityCompleting the RAID Bios Setup Appendix Appendix Appendix C Appendix Appendix If password is set, ask for password