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Low Level Format
Low Level Format is built into the RAID BIOS to make it more convenient to erase the entire contents of a hard disk drive, including data, drive and partition information. The Low Level Format utility works on single hard drives only, before the RAID set is configured.
BIOS Configuration
SATA
Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the SATA
Windows2000
For A New Installation
A new installation of Windows 2000 requires a floppy disk for the driver installation. To make this floppy disk, copy the contents of the Floppy folder, found on the driver CD, onto a blank floppy disk then follow the directions below.
1.Setup the RAID array prior to Windows installation.
2.Follow the Windows 2000 installation procedure.
3.Restart the computer if prompted by Windows installation. Otherwise, go directly to step 4.
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