MSI G31M3-F - Motherboard - Micro ATX manual Bios Configuration, Intel ICH7R Sata RAID

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Intel ICH7R SATA RAID

BIOS Configuration

The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use <Ctrl> + <I> keys to enter the “Intel(R) RAID for Serial ATA” status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test). Also, you need to enable the RAID function in BIOS to create, delete and reset RAID volumes.

Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM

1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:

The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. During the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following message will appear for a few seconds:

Important

The “Driver Model”, “Serial #” and “Size” in the following example might be different from your system.

After the above message shows, press <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.

Important

The following procedure is only available with a newly-built system or if you are reinstalling your OS. It should not be used to migrate an existing system to RAID.

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Contents MS-7528 v1.X Mainboard G31M3 seriesTechnical Support Copyright NoticeTrademarks Revision HistorySafety Instructions FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Micro-Star International MS-7528Weee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Page Vii Contents Appendix B Intel ICH7R Sata RAID Getting Started Getting StartedSata Mainboard SpecificationsIDE Form Factor ConnectorsGetting Started Floppy SlotsG31M3 Series MS-7528 v1.X Micro-ATX Mainboard Mainboard LayoutPacking Checklist Hardware Setup Hardware SetupQuick Components Guide Introduction to LGA 775 CPU CPU Central Processing UnitCPU & Cooler Installation Lift the load lever up and open the load plate Locking switch DDR2 MemoryDual-Channel Memory Population Rules Volt Notch Installing Memory ModulesATX1 Power SupplyATX 24-Pin Power Connector ATX1 ATX 12V Power Connector JPW1LAN Back PanelAudio Ports Type B Audio Ports Type aFDD1 ConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1 IDE Connector IDE1Supported by ICH7/ICH7Roptional Serial ATA Connector SATA1 ~ SATA4SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCI1 Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1~2JSPD1 IEEE1394 Connector J13941 optionalPDIF-Out Connector JSPD1 CDIN1 Front Panel Connectors JFP1, JFP2CD-In Connector CDIN1 JFP2 JFP1JTPM1 Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD1TPM Module connector JTPM1optional JAUD1USB 2.0 Bracket Front USB Connector JUSB1 ~Serial Port Connector Jcom JUSB1~2JBAT1 JumperClear Cmos Jumper JBAT1 PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots SlotsPCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slots PCI Interrupt Request Routing Bios Setup Bios SetupPress DEL to enter Setup Entering SetupMain Menu Control KeysGetting Help General Help F1Main Menu Exit Without Saving Bios Setup Load Optimized DefaultsSave & Exit Setup Standard Cmos Features Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Bios Setup Device / Vender / SizeLBA/Large Mode DMA ModeMS-7528 Mainboard System Information Advanced Bios Features Hpet TCG/TPM Support Integrated Peripherals Parallel Port Mode Bios Setup On-Chip Sata ControllerRAID Mode Device ConfigurationAcpi Standby State Power Management SetupAcpi Function Resume by RTC Alarm Bios Setup Power Button FunctionRestore On AC Power Loss Wakeup Event SetupCPU Smart FAN Target MonitorChassis Intrusion Cell Menu Advance Dram Configuration tRTP Advance Dram Configuration tRCDAdvance Dram Configuration tRP Advance Dram Configuration tRASAdjust Channel 0/1 Drive MS-7528 Mainboard Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults Bios Setting Password Dual Core Center Activating Dual Core Center Dual Core Center MainIntroduction Sharp mode Smooth mode Clock DOT Dynamic OverClocking Clock Voltage FAN Speed Temperature User Profile Dual Core Center Intel ICH7R Sata RAID ICH7R Introduction Intel ICH7R Sata RAID Bios ConfigurationUsing the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID VolumesCreate RAID Volume Intel ICH7R Sata RAID MS-7528 Mainboard Delete RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non-RAID † Existing Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation Installing SoftwareInstall Driver in Windows XP † New Windows XP / 2000 InstallationClick on this item Installation of Intel Matrix Storage ConsoleIntel ICH7R Sata RAID MS-7528 Mainboard Intel ICH7R Sata RAID MS-7528 Mainboard RAID Migration Instructions Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk † RAID Level Intel ICH7R Sata RAID Configure Volume† RAID Volume Name Select the source disk † Strip SizesIntel ICH7R Sata RAID Select Member Hard Drives Start Creating RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard MS-7528 Mainboard Specify Volume SizeIntel ICH7R Sata RAID Start Migration Failed Hard Drive Member Degraded RAID ArrayMissing Hard Drive Member Intel ICH7R Sata RAID