Intel D945PVS manual Setting Up a RAID Ready System

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Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide

Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System

The Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console software offers the flexibility to upgrade from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to the system.

Follow the steps described in the headings from this section: "Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software".

Once additional SATA drives have been added, open the Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console Software and follow the directions to update to a RAID setup.

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Contents Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Revision Revision History Date FCC Declaration of ConformityCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement DisclaimerIntended Audience Use Only for Intended ApplicationsInformation Layout ConventionsBox Contents TerminologyContents Bios Contents Regulatory ComplianceTables Feature Summary Form FactorsBios Supported Operating SystemsDesktop Board Features Desktop Board ComponentsLabel Description Power Supply Requirements Platform Compatibility Guide Power Supply RequirementsProcessor Main Memory Intel 945P Express Chipset Graphics SubsystemAudio Subsystem RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Input/Output I/O ControllerLAN Subsystem LAN Subsystem SoftwareRJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs Hi-Speed USB 2.0 SupportEnhanced IDE Interface Serial ATASerial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration PCI and PCI Express Auto ConfigurationSecurity Passwords ExpandabilityPower Management Features Power ConnectorsFan Connectors Chassis IntrusionLocation of Standby Power Indicator Suspend to RAM Instantly Available PC TechnologyBattery SpeakerReal-Time Clock Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You BeginInstallation Precautions Installation InstructionsEnsure Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Compliance Prevent Power Supply Overload Place Battery MarkingInstalling and Replacing Desktop Board Components Chassis and Component CertificationsInstalling the I/O Shield Use Only for Intended ApplicationsInstalling and Removing the Desktop Board Desktop Board D945PVS Mounting Screw Hole LocationsInstalling and Removing a Processor Installing a ProcessorRemove the Protective Socket Cover Install Processor Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink CableRemoving the Processor Installing and Removing Memory Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration512 MB, 533 MHz 256 MB, 533 MHz Installing DIMMs Installing a DimmRemoving DIMMs Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card Installing a PCI Express x16 CardRemoving the PCI Express x16 Card Connecting the IDE Cable Connecting the IDE CableConnecting the Serial ATA Sata Cable Connecting the Serial ATA CableConnecting Internal Headers Item DescriptionAC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names Pin Signal NameConnecting USB 2.0 Headers Connecting Ieee 1394a HeadersConnecting the Front Panel Header Installing the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and Ieee 1394a Adapters Connecting the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and Ieee 1394a AdaptersInstalling the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394a/Audio Solution Connecting the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394a/Audio CablesConnecting Fan and Power Cables Connecting Fan CablesConnecting Power Supply Cables Connecting 2x12 Power Supply CablesOther Connectors Location of Other Connectors on Desktop Board D945PVSSetting the Bios Configuration Jumper Jumper Settings for the Bios Setup Program ModesJumper Setting Mode Description Clearing Passwords Replacing the Battery PrécautionAvvertimento Awas Oсторога Removing the Battery Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Bios Updating the Bios with the Iflash Memory Update Utility Obtaining the Bios Update FileUpdating the Bios Recovering the Bios Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Configuring the Bios for Intel Matrix Storage Technology Creating Your RAID SetSetting Up a RAID Ready System Bios Beep Codes Bios Error MessagesBios Error Messages Beep CodesIntel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Safety Regulations Safety RegulationsEuropean Union Declaration of Conformity Statement Regulation TitleIntel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Product Ecology Statements Recycling ConsiderationsRegulatory Compliance Français Russian Lead-Free Desktop Board Lead-Free Board MarkingsEMC Regulations EMC RegulationsProduct Certification Markings Board Level Product Certification Markings