5.4.3Silicon Image RAID configurations

(Deluxe model only)

The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, JBOD, and RAID 5 configurations. Use the Silicon Image RAID utility to configure a disk array.

Setting the BIOS RAID items

After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration.

To set the BIOS RAID items:

1.Boot the system and press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

2.From the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration menu item in the BIOS set the Silicon Image Controller item to RAID Mode. See section Ò4.4.6 Onboard Devices ConfigurationÓ for details.

3.Save your changes and Exit Setup.

Launching the Silicon Image Array Management Software

Launch the Silicon Image Array Management software from Windows¨ XP by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs > Silicon Image > Sam

For details on the Silicon Image SATARaidª RAID configuration, refer to the ÒSil3132 SATA RAID UserÕs ManualÓ in your motherboard support CD.

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