Promise Technology TX4000 user manual Navigating the FastBuild Setup Menu, Using the Main Menu

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FastTrak TX4000 User Manual

Navigating the FastBuild Setup Menu

When using the menus, these are some of the basic navigation tips: Arrow keys highlights through choices; the Space bar allows to cycle through options; Enter selects an option; Esc aborts or exits the current menu.

Using the Main Menu

This is the first option screen when entering the FastBuild Setup.

FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ]

Auto Setup

[ 1 ]

View Drive Assignments

[ 2 ]

Define Array

[ 3 ]

Delete Array

[ 4 ]

Rebuild Array

[ 5 ]

[ Keys Available ]

Press 1...5 to Select Option [ESC] Exit

To create a new array automatically, follow the steps under Creating Arrays Automatically on page 17. Promise recommends this option for most users.

To manually create an array or define an array as bootable, follow the steps under Manually Creating an Array on page 21.

You will also need to manually create an array if you wish to modify block size.

To make an existing array bootable, see page 27.

To view drives assigned to arrays, see Viewing Drive Assignments on page 20.

To delete an array (but not delete the data contained on the array), see Deleting an Array on page 29.

To rebuild a mirrored array, see Rebuilding an Array on page 31.

Notes

After you install the FastTrak TX4000 card and configure an array using FastBuild, use FDISK to format the arrayed drive(s) if you are using new, blank drives.

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Contents Fasttrak TX4000 Important Data Protection Information CopyrightTrademarks Contents Page What is the FastTrak TX4000 RAID Card? IntroductionPromise Array Management Utility PAM Keys Features and Benefits Features BenefitsCompatibility Quick Start Installing the FastTrak TX4000 Card Insert the FastTrak TX4000 card into an open PCI slotInstalling the Hard Drives IDE Creating Your Disk Array Creating an Array for Performance Creating a Security Array with New Drives Creating a Security Array with an Existing Data Drive QUANTUMCR8.4A Page Using FastBuild Configuration Utility Viewing FastTrak TX4000 Bios ScreenNavigating the FastBuild Setup Menu Using the Main MenuCreating Arrays Automatically Optimize Array for Defining Typical Application UsagePerformance SecurityUsing a Hot Spare Drive Creating Multiple Disk ArraysViewing Drive Assignments Manually Creating an Array Selecting Array Type Selecting Stripe BlockGigabyte Boundary Assigning Drives to ArrayCreating a Mirrored Array Using New Drives Adding Fault Tolerance to an Existing Drive Source Disk Channel Drive ID Drive Model Capacity MB Making a FastTrak TX4000 Disk Array Bootable How FastTrak TX4000 Saves Array Information Creating a Hot Spare Drive for Mirrored ArraysHow FastTrak TX4000 Orders Arrays Deleting an Array QUANTUMCR8.4A Rebuilding a Mirrored Array QUANTUMCR8.4A Installing Software Drivers Procedure NumberNew Windows Server 2003 Installation Existing Windows Server 2003 Installation Confirming Windows Server 2003 Driver InstallationNew Windows XP Installation Existing Windows XP Installation Confirming Windows XP Driver InstallationNew Windows 2000 Installation Confirming Windows 2000 Driver Installation Existing WindowsNew Windows ME Installation Existing Windows ME Installation Confirming Driver Installation in Windows MENew Windows NT4.x Installation Existing Windows NT4.x Installation Removing the Driver from Windows NT4.xNew Windows 98 Installation Existing Windows 98 Installation Confirming Driver Installation in WindowsPage About Adapter Bios FastBuild Auto Menu SetupDisk Array Concepts About FastTrak TX4000RAID Level Performance Fault Capacity No. Tolerance Drives Disk Array TermsDisk Array Description Disk Array MemberAbout RAID Levels Striping RAIDMirroring RAID Data Mirror Disk DrivesStriping / Mirror RAID 0+1 About Dual Data Redundancy Failed Array Event Drives Status Why?Troubleshooting & Tips Motherboard IssuesConfiguring PCI IRQ resources System locks up during boot up or when Windows startsSystem Cmos Issues Miscellaneous problems such asIntermittent data problems Using an Onboard IDE Card with FastTrak TX4000Drive-Related Errors Critical Array Status Error Reported during BootDrive cannot be formed into an array System Cmos displays C or D drive failure during StartupUnable to partition or format array Cannot Rebuild Mirrored RAID 1 Array Promise Windows driver does not appear in Device Manager Operating System-Related IssuesDifferent drive lettering under Windows NT Troubleshooting & Tips Optimize Array for Performance Re-Configure PCI Latency SettingPerformance Tips Change Setting of PCI Bus Utilization Page Appendix a Frequently Asked Questions Pre-InstallationWill Acpi work with HDDs on the FastTrak TX4000? Can I use Atapi devices on the FastTrak TX4000 controller?Drive Issues RAID 0 StripeRAID 1 Mirror RAID 0+1 MirrorHow do I partition/format my FastTrak TX4000 RAID array? Installation Issues Post-InstallationUSA Tech Support Center Technical Support ServicesAppendix B Technical Support China Office European Tech SupportPacific Rim Sales Office Limited Warranty Disclaimer of other warrantiesYour Responsibility Returning Product for Repair