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Contents
Main
Copyright
Trademarks
Important Data Protection Information
Notice
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Chapter 1: Introduction
FastTrak S150 TX4
Promise Array Management Utility (PAM)
Key Features and Benefits
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Chapter 2: Installation
Unpacking Your FastTrak Card
Installing the FastTrak Card
Figure 1.
Installing the Hard Drives
Figure 2.
Creating Your Disk Array
Creating a Performance Array
Creating a Security Array with New Drives
Creating a Security Array with an Existing Data Drive
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Creating a Security Array with Quick Initialization
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Chapter 3: Using FastBuild Configuration Utility
Viewing FastTrak S150 TX4 BIOS Screen
Navigating the FastBuild Setup Menu
Using the Main Menu
Creating Arrays Automatically
Optimize Array for
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Using a Hot Spare Drive
Creating Multiple Arrays
Viewing Drive Assignments
Manually Creating an Array
Selecting Array Type
Selecting Stripe Block
Gigabyte Boundary
Assigning Drive(s) to Array
Creating a Striped Array
Creating a Mirrored Array Using New Drives
Adding Fault Tolerance to an Existing Drive
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Creating a Hot Spare Drive for Mirrored Arrays
How FastTrak S150 TX4 Orders Arrays
How FastTrak S150 TX4 Saves Array Information
Deleting an Array
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Rebuilding a Mirrored Array
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Chapter 4: Installing Software Drivers
New Windows XP Installation
Existing Windows XP Installation
Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation
New Windows 2000 Installation
Existing Windows 2000 Installation
Confirming Windows 2000 Driver Installation
New Windows ME Installation
Existing Windows ME Installation
Confirming Windows ME Driver Installation
New Windows NT4.0 Installation
Existing Windows NT4.0 Installation
Removing Driver from Windows NT4.0
New Windows 98 Installation
Existing Windows 98 Installation
Confirming Windows 98 Driver Installation
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Chapter 5: Disk Array Concepts
About FastTrak S150 TX4
About Adapte r BIOS
FastBuild Auto Menu Setup
Reserve Sector
Disk Array Terms
Disk Array Description
Disk Array Member
Disk Array Types
About RAID Levels
Striping (RAID 0)
Disk Drives
Data Stripe
Mirroring (RAID 1)
Disk Drives
Data Mirror
Striping / Mirroring (RAID 0+1)
Disk Drives
Data Mirro
r
Data Stripe
About Dual Data Redundancy
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting & Tips
Motherboard Issues
System CMOS Issues
Drive-Related Errors
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Operating System-Related Issues
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Performance Tips
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Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-Installation
Drive Issues
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Installation Issues
Post-Installation
Appendix B: Technical Support
Technical Support Services
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Limited Warranty
Disclaimer of other warranties
Your Responsibilities
Returning Product for Repair
