Acer M5802(G) manual IntelR Matrix Storage Manager option ROM, Create Sata RAID

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Intel RAID SOP

INTEL® MATRIX STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

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1-1: Create SATA RAID 0

Step 1:Shut down the EUT, unplug the power cable,connect two SATA HDDS to EUT , check the EUT all devices are connect/plug ok.

Step 2:Press "PWR-BTTN" to power on the EUT,Load BIOS default setting .

Step 3:At "Integrated_Peripherals" page "OnChip SATA Type" item set is as "RAID" mode,save and exit. Step 4:During BIOS post, press <Ctrl-I> to enter into Intel RAID setup utility,as picture1.

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Step 5: Select "1" to enter create RAID mode ,if there is no enough avalable space (there was exist a Raid , delete it ).

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Contents Acer Aspire M5802G Service Guide Revision History Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Service Guide Coverage Table of Contents Viii Features ChapterOptical disk On-Board Graphic solutionHard disk Graphics cardUSB ports System BiosPower supply Extension slotBlock Diagram System Components Front PanelComponent Rear Panel IOS Hotkey List Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Main Board Major ChipsAudio Interface Memory CombinationsSystem Memory Slot Memory Total MemoryUSB Port Power ManagementSata Interface Environmental RequirementsGlobal Standby Mode Power Management FunctionACPI support functionDevice Standby Mode Suspend ModeCmos Setup Utility System UtilitiesEntering Cmos setup Navigating Through the Setup UtilitySetup Utility Menus Parameter DescriptionProduct Information Standard Cmos Features Parameter Description OptionAdvanced Bios Feature EnabledAdvanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Bios Security Features Setting a supervisor passwordLoad Default Settings Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingSystem Disassembly Disassembly RequirementsPre-disassembly Procedure Removing the Side Panel Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly Removing the Processor Removing the VGA Card Removing the Mode Card Removing the TV CardRemoving the Hard Disk Drive Page Removing the Front Bezel Removing the Optical Drive Removing Cables Powe-Led Cable HDD Cable ODD CableRemove System FAN Removing the Power Supply Removing the Memory Modules Removing the Mainboard System Troubleshooting Power-On Self-Test Post Checkpoint DescriptionBootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints E1-E8 EC-EEBoth the 8259 compatible PICs in the system Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2 DIM Code Checkpoints Post Error Messages List Message Description DisplayedCmos No ROM BasicAtapi Description Displayed VirusDMA Nvram PCI ROMPCI IRQ Miscellaneous INSUSB eModule Error Messages Message Displayed DescriptionMain board and Memory Error Symptoms ListError Symptom Action/FRU Processor / Processor Fan PostError Symptom Action/FRU Hard Disk DriveCD/DVD-ROM Drive Modem Real-time clockAudio Video and MonitorPower Supply KeyboardOther Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Information PlacementLabel Description Internal header pin definition Jumper SettingSetting Jumper Jumper/Header Name Function DefinitionFront Panel Header SATALED+ Acpiled Sataled Pwrled ResetSYS FAN Header PwrswPORT-EL USBVCC3Front USB Header USBVCC4 Spdif HeaderConnector pin definition Connector Name Function DefinitionBlue VGA ConnGreen Vdacsdat8AUGND2 USB+LAN Conn4AUGND2 19LANLED2 20LANLED1SATA3TXP SATA3TXN SATA2TXP SATA2TXNSATA2RXN SATA2RXP SATA3RXN SATA3RXP5GND Atxpower Conn4VCC 16ATXPSONL 6VCCFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire M5802 Exploded Diagram Name Type ’TY Aspire M5802 FRU List Category Description Part NumberHDD NEW PCB W/ATX BKT Rohs Speaker Category Description Part Number Category Description Part Number Category Description Part Number Category Description Part Number Category Description Part Number IntelR Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Create Sata RAIDChapter Page Create Sata RAID Create Sata RAID 0+1 Chapter Intel RAID SOP Windows for WIN7 IntelR Matrix Storage ConsoleChapter Picture6 Select Menber Hard Drives Picture7 Chapter Chapter Page Chapter Page Chapter Page Chapter

M5802(G) specifications

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