SUPERSERVER 5014C-T User's Manual

2.When asked "Are you sure you want to reset all RAID data (Y/N):", type "Y" to confirm the selection, and press the <Enter> key to return to the main menu.

Exiting the ICH6R SATA RAID Configuration Utility Program

1.In the main menu, use the <Down> and the <Up> arrow keys to select "Exit" and then press the <Enter> key.

2.When asked "Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):" type "Y" to confirm the selection and press the <Enter> key to exit the ICH6R SATA RAID Con- figuration Utility Program. The system will then re-boot.

C-2 Installing Windows XP/2000 for Systems with RAID Functions

Windows XP/2000: New Installation

1.Insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2000 Setup CD in the CD_ROM drive so the system can boot from the CD.

2.Press the <F6> key when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" is displayed.

3.When the Windows XP/2000 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify additional device(s).

4.Insert the "Intel AA RAID XP/2000 Driver for ICH6R" disk into your floppy drive and press the <Enter> key.

5.Choose Intel(R)82801ER SATA RAID Controller from the list indicated in the XP/2000 setup screen and press the <Enter> key.

6.Press the <Enter> key to continue the installation process. (If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do it at this time.) Once all devices are specified, press the <Enter> key to continue with the installa- tion.

7 . From the Windows XP/2000 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue with the installation.

Note: the current version of the ICH6R SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2000 Operating Systems.

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5014C-T specifications

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