Nvidia 754 specifications RAID Configuration Create RAID Array, Prepare driver floppy

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RAID Configuration

Step 2: Create RAID Array

RAID arrays are created using the RAID controller’s BIOS Boot ROM utility.

NVIDIA nForce4 SLi / nForce4 4X

Power-on the system and wait for the RAID BIOS Setting utility message on the screen. Press the ”F10” key to enter its BIOS configuration utility.

Refer to Appendix B-1 for details about creating RAID array using this utility. After the RAID array is created, press “F10” to exit.

Step 3: Prepare driver floppy

When installing Windows XP/2000/NT4.0 into any RAID disk, the O/S setup will require a floppy disk containing the RAID driver. This step will show you how to prepare this driver floppy. There are 2 methods to prepare this floppy:

Method 1

1.Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive

2.Boot the system from the CD-ROM

3.A menu of driver for various RAID controllers will appear

4.Insert a blank floppy into the A:drive

5.Select the appropriate RAID controller to begin copy into the floppy

Method 2

1. Locate another computer and insert the bundled CD into its CD-ROM drive.

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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 ChipsetAt Rear Panel AudioPeripheral Interfaces Front Panel Controller Onboard connector and pin-headerSpecial Features Form Factor Mainboard Layout InstallationStep Installation Easy Installation ProcedureCPU Installation Installation Installation Jumper Settings Memory Installation Installation System Memory Configuration Memory LayoutMemory configurations supported 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 Optimized Defaults Defaults MenuLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Supervisor/User Password Setting Enter PasswordExit Without Saving Exiting BiosSave & Exit Setup Save to Cmos and Exit Y/N? YRAID Basics RAID ConfigurationIntroduction 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