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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 SATA Controller is enabled. To configure a RAID array, go to the Serial-ATA RAID Config submenu.

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Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip IDE Channel		[Enabled]			Item Help
NV SATA Controller		[Enabled]		Menu Level
IDE Prefetch Mode		[Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode		[Enabled]
USB Memory Type		[SHADOW]
 Serial-ATA RAID Config		[Press Enter]
Onboard Audio Function		[Auto]
Onboard Audio Function		[Auto]
On-Chip MAC Lan		[Auto]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM		[Disabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1		[3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Parallel Port		[378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode		[SPP]
x ECP Mode Use DMA		3
On-Chip USB		[V1.1+V2.0]
USB Keyboard Support		[Disabled]
USB Mouse Support		[Disabled]
Legacy USB storage detect		[Enabled]
: 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

Set NV SATA RAID function to Enabled to enable RAID control for the first and second SATA connector. Make sure NV SATA 1 Primary RAID and NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID are enabled. (Figure 2)

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Serial-ATA RAID Config

NV SATA RAID function		[Enabled]			Item Help
NV SATA 1 Primary RAID		[Enabled]		Menu Level
NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID		[Enabled]
: Move	Enter: Select	+/-/PU/PD: Value	F10: Save	ESC: Exit	F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values		F6: Fail-Safe Defaults		F7: Optimized Defaults

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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer Identifying Your Motherboard Revision Table of Contents Drivers Installation Box Contents GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation Precautions Product Specifications USB Bios Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPU CPU Socket Locking Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Line In Jack Blue Line Out Jack GreenMic In Jack Pink Internal Connectors SATA20 / SATA21 GND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Headers IDE IDE Connector SATA20/SATA21 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors Pwrled System Power LED Header BAT Battery PW Power Switch, Red Fpanel Front Panel Header Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Hdasur Surround/Center Audio Header Cdin CD In Connector Spdifio S/PDIF Out Header FUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers CI Chassis Intrusion Header Clrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Bios Setup F12 Boot Menu Function Keys DEL Bios SetupF9 Xpress Recovery2 Startup Screen Main Menu Sample Bios Version E8Bios Setup Program Function Keys Main Menu Help  Power Management Setup  Standard Cmos Features Advanced Bios Features  PnP/PCI Configurations IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 2/3 Master Halt On Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a Memory Virtualization Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Patch AMD TLB Erratum Note HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Password CheckAway Mode Init Display First On-Chip IDE Channel IDE Prefetch ModeSerial-ATA RAID Config NV Sata Controller ECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode NV Sata RAID function USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse SupportLegacy USB storage detect PME Event Wake Up Modem Ring On Power On By Mouse Power-On by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By Keyboard PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPCI 2 IRQ Assignment System/CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature Case Opened CPU Smart FAN Mode Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Supervisor Password User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Drivers Installation Installing Chipset Drivers Application Software Technical Manuals Contact System Download Center Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Xpress Recovery2Installation and Configuration Before You Begin Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Removing the BackupExiting Xpress Recovery2 What is DualBIOSTM? Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility What is Q-FlashTM? Updating the Bios Page Save the Current Bios File Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS Update the Bios Using the Internet Update Function Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New Bios EasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard 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 Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios Appendix YES Nvidia Required for RAID Mode Making a Sata RAID Driver Diskette for Windows XP Appendix Rebuilding an Array Healthy Manually rebuilding a hard driveUnder Storage in the Select a Task pane Configuring Audio Input and Output Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioInstalling the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable Configuring Speakers Audio JacksHigh Definition Audio HD Audio Configuring Sound Effect Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio ModuleMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Pdif Configuring S/PDIF In/OutInstalling the S/PDIF In and Out Cable Pdif out Configuring S/PDIF In and Out Configuring S/PDIFConfiguring S/PDIF Out Configuring Microphone Recording Enabling Stereo Mix Using the Sound Recorder Recording SoundPlaying the Recorded Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Procedure Start END Regulatory Notices Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Statements Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Contact Us  G.B.T. INC USA Mexico  Gigabyte Global Service System