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2-6:Create a“RAID Ready” System into" RAID 1" with two Hard Drives by ‘Create RAID Volume ’.

Step 1:Install WIN7 OS with one SATA HDD.

Step 2:Shut down the system,then add another two serial ATA hard drives in the system. Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console.

Step 4:Click on the by‘Create RAID Volume’ to create a RAID volume. Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window.

Step 6:Key the name in "Volume Name" and select "RAID 1" in RAID Level. Step 7:At least select two HDDs as "Volume Location".

Step 8:Specify Volume Size then press "next".

Step 9:Press "next" to finish setup and start create RAID 1.

Step 10:It may takes half and hours to create RAID 1.After create completely,it will ask to reboot to finish create RAID 1.

2-7:Create a“RAID Ready” System into" RAID 5" with two Hard Drives by ‘Create RAID Volume ’.

Step 1:Install WIN7 OS with one SATA HDD.

Step 2:Shut down the system,then add another three serial ATA hard drives in the system. Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console.

Step 4:Click on the by‘Create RAID Volume’ to create a RAID volume. Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window.

Step 6:Key the name in "Volume Name" and select "RAID 5" in RAID Level. Step 7:At least select three HDDs as "Volume Location".

Step 8:Specify Volume Size then press "next".

Step 9:Press "next" to finish setup and start create RAID 5.

Step 10:It may takes half and hours to create RAID 5.After create completely,it will ask to reboot to finish create RAID 5.

2-8:Create a“RAID Ready” System into" RAID 10" with two Hard Drives by ‘Create RAID Volume ’.

Step 1:Install WIN7 OS with one SATA HDD.

Step 2:Shut down the system,then add another four serial ATA hard drives in the system. Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console.

Step 4:Click on the by‘Create RAID Volume’ to create a RAID volume. Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window.

Step 6:Key the name in "Volume Name" and select "RAID 10" in RAID Level. Step 7:At least select three HDDs as "Volume Location".

Step 8:Specify Volume Size then press "next".

Step 9:Press "next" to finish setup and start create RAID 10.

Step 10:It may takes half and hours to create RAID 10.After create completely,it will ask to reboot to finish create RAID 10.

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Contents Acer Aspire M3802G Service Guide Revision History Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Service Guide Coverage Table of Contents Features ChapterOn-Board Graphic solution Hard diskOptical disk Graphics cardSystem Bios Power supplyUSB ports Extension slotBlock Diagram Component System ComponentsFront Panel Rear Panel Hardware Specifications and Configurations SpecificationIOS Hotkey List Main Board Major ChipsMemory Combinations System MemoryAudio Interface Slot Memory Total MemoryPower Management Sata InterfaceUSB Port Environmental RequirementsPower Management FunctionACPI support function Device Standby ModeGlobal 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 Mode Card Removing the TV Card Removing the VGA CardRemoving the Hard Disk Drive Page Removing the Front Bezel Removing the Optical Drive Removing the Cables Powe- Led Cabl e HDD Cabl e ODD Cabl eRemoving the 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-EEPost Check Points Checkpoint Description DIM Code Checkpoints Cmos Post Error Messages ListMessage Description Displayed No ROM BasicAtapi Virus DMAPCI IRQ NvramPCI ROM Miscellaneous INSBios Message Displayed DescriptionError Symptoms List Error Symptom Action/FRU Processor / Processor FanMain board and Memory PostCD/DVD-ROM Drive Error Symptom Action/FRUHard Disk Drive Real-time clock AudioModem Video and MonitorPower Supply KeyboardOther Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Information PlacementLabel Description Jumper Setting Setting JumperInternal header pin definition Jumper/Header Name Function DefinitionReset SYS FAN HeaderFront Panel Header SATALED+ Acpiled Sataled Pwrled PwrswUSBVCC3 Front USB Header USBVCC4PORT-EL Spdif HeaderConnector pin definition Connector Name Function DefinitionVGA Conn GreenBlue VdacsdatUSB+LAN Conn 4AUGND28AUGND2 19LANLED2 20LANLED1SATA2TXP SATA2TXN SATA2RXN SATA2RXPSATA3TXP SATA3TXN SATA3RXN SATA3RXPAtxpower Conn 4VCC 16ATXPSONL5GND 6VCCFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire M3802 Exploded Diagram MB-SUPPORT Aspire M3802 FRU List Category Description Part NumberHDD 2TB Mouse 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

M3802(G) specifications

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