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B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup

Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup.

Step 1:

Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Under Integrated Peripherals, ensure NV Serial-ATA Controller is enabled (Figure 1). Then, go to the SATA-II RAID Config submenu (Figure 2).

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Integrated Peripherals

	On-Chip IDE Channel0		[Enabled]			Item Help
	IDE Prefetch Mode		[Enabled]		Menu Level`
	NV Serial-ATA Controller		[All Enabled]
`	SATA-II RAID Config		[Press Enter]
	On-Chip MAC Lan		[Auto]
	Onboard LAN Boot ROM		[Disabled]
	Onboard Audio Function		[Auto]
	On-Chip USB		[V1.1+V2.0]
	USB Memory Type		[SHADOW]
	USB Keyboard Support		[Disabled]
	USB Mouse Support		[Disabled]
	Onboard 1394		[Enabled]
`	SMART LAN		[Press Enter]
	Legacy USB storage detect		[Enabled]
	Onboard Serial Port 1		[3F8/IRQ4]
	Onboard Parallel Port		[378/IRQ7]
	Parallel Port Mode		[SPP]
x ECP Mode Use DMA			3
KLJI: Move		Enter: Select	+/-/PU/PD: Value	F10: Save	ESC: Exit	F1: General Help
	F5: Previous Values		F6: Fail-Safe Defaults		F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 1

To create a RAID array, set Onchip SATA Mode to RAID (or set to IDE or AHCI for non-RAID configuration). Then, enable RAID functionality for the SATA connectors with hard drives that you want to use for RAID. For example, SATA-IIPri-Master RAID is for the SATAII0 connector and SATA-II Pri- Slave RAID for the SATAII1 connector. (Figure 2). To create a RAID array on hard drive connected to the eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel, set SATA-IISec-Slave RAID to Enabled.

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SATA-II RAID Config

Onchip SATA Mode		[RAID]				Item Help
SATA-II Pri-Master RAID		[Enabled]			Menu Level``
SATA-II Pri-Slave RAID		[Enabled]
SATA-II Sec-Master RAID		[Disabled]
SATA-II Sec-Slave RAID		[Disabled]
KLJI: Move	Enter: Select	+/-/PU/PD: Value	F10: Save		ESC: Exit	F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values		F6: Fail-Safe Defaults			F7: Optimized Defaults

Step 2:	Figure 2
Step 2:
Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version.

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Contents

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer Identifying Your Motherboard Revision Table of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation Precautions Product Specifications CPU 4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPU CPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Installing a Memory Installing an Expansion Card PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List Gigabyte GV-RX30HM128D Sub Port Back Panel ConnectorsPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port DVI-D Port Ieee 1394a Port Optical S/PDIF Out ConnectorUSB Port ESATA 3Gb/s Port Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs Dual Display ConfigurationsMic In Jack Pink Internal Connectors IDE Coma SATAII0/1/2 LPT Pwrled Battery Clrcmos Fpanel GND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Headers IDE IDE Connector SATAII0/1/2 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors Pwrled System Power LED Header Battery Fpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out Header FUSB1/FUSB2/FUSB3 USB Headers, Yellow 15 F11394 Ieee 1394a Header, Gray Coma Serial Port Header LPT Parallel Port Header CI Chassis Intrusion Header Clrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Bios Setup Following screen may appear when the computer boots Startup Screen Main Menu Sample Bios Version F4aBios Setup Program Function Keys „ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI Configurations IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave Halt on Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a Memory Password Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Note On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE Prefetch ModeSATA-II RAID Config NV Serial-ATA Controller SATA-II Pri-Master RAID Onchip Sata ModeOnboard LAN Boot ROM SATA-II Pri-Slave RAID Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function When No LAN Cable Is Attached Legacy USB storage detect Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard Serial Port USB Resume from Suspend PME Event Wake UpModem Ring On Power On By Keyboard Power-On by AlarmPower On By Mouse KB Power on Password PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature Case Opened System Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Smart FAN Control FSB & Memory Config MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T Current CPU Freq, MHz Parameters/ Setting/ Current ValueFSB-Memory Clock Mode FSB-Memory Ratio Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Drivers Installation Installing Chipset Drivers Software Applications Driver CD Information Hardware Information Contact Us GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard System Requirements Xpress Recovery2Before You Begin Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Updating the Bios Page Options and Instructions Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Windows Vista ReadyBoost To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Configuring Sata Hard DrivesConfiguring the Onboard Sata Controller Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Configuring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup RAID Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios Appendix YES BBS Required for Ahci and RAID Mode Making a Sata RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Installing the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Installing Windows XP Select Nvidia nForce Storage Controller and press Enter Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Installing Windows Vista Note \Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP7364\IDE\WinVista64\sataraidPage Configuring Speakers Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring Sound EffectActivating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Pdif Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable OptionalInstalling the S/PDIF In and Out Cable Pdif out Configuring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Playing the Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Procedure Start END Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Appendix GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Contact Us B.T. INC USA Mexico Gigabyte Global Service System