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... Response Technology, all original data on the hard disk will see shall depend on your computer and press to RAID(XHD). Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. The...H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [...
... Response Technology, all original data on the hard disk will see shall depend on your computer and press to RAID(XHD). Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. The...H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [...
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... OC...82 Chapter 5 Appendix...83 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 83 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 97 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 106 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 106 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 108 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater...
... OC...82 Chapter 5 Appendix...83 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 83 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 97 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 106 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 106 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 108 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater...
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Marvell 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_5, GSATA3_6) supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 2 x Etron EJ168 chips:...on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the back panel, 1 via the USB bracket connected to ...
Marvell 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_5, GSATA3_6) supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 2 x Etron EJ168 chips:...on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the back panel, 1 via the USB bracket connected to ...
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.... IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID function. DisplayPort DisplayPort is one of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port for USB devices such as the default playback device. Connection/ Speed LED...
.... IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID function. DisplayPort DisplayPort is one of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port for USB devices such as the default playback device. Connection/ Speed LED...
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...least two hard drives. nectors with the SATA2_2/3/4 or eSATA connector . (Note) Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM SATA3_1 7 1 7 1 SATA3_0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND DEBUG PORT 8)...to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. G.QBOFMPin No. Hardware Installation - 26 - The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, BUG RT RAID5, and RAID 10. Definition 1 GND SATA2_3 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 7 1 SATA2_2 5 RXN 6 RXP 1 7 7 GND SATA2_4 ...
...least two hard drives. nectors with the SATA2_2/3/4 or eSATA connector . (Note) Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM SATA3_1 7 1 7 1 SATA3_0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND DEBUG PORT 8)...to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. G.QBOFMPin No. Hardware Installation - 26 - The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, BUG RT RAID5, and RAID 10. Definition 1 GND SATA2_3 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 7 1 SATA2_2 5 RXN 6 RXP 1 7 7 GND SATA2_4 ...
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... SATA connectors conform to factory defaults. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation G.QBOFM GSATA3_6 7 1 7 1 GSATA3_5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two hard drives. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard...
... SATA connectors conform to factory defaults. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation G.QBOFM GSATA3_6 7 1 7 1 GSATA3_5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two hard drives. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard...
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...controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to RAID(XHD) automatically. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is enabled. (Default: Enabled) SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) ... plug. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to display Intel RAID ROM messages during the POST when the Intel SATA RAID function is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to operate in the Intel Z68 Chipset...
...controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to RAID(XHD) automatically. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is enabled. (Default: Enabled) SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) ... plug. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to display Intel RAID ROM messages during the POST when the Intel SATA RAID function is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to operate in the Intel Z68 Chipset...
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...integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA3 Ctrl Mode (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3_5 and GSATA3_6 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Short and then length shown will show ... the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Enables RAID for the back panel Etron EJ168 USB controller. BIOS Setup - 52 - Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port...
...integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA3 Ctrl Mode (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3_5 and GSATA3_6 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Short and then length shown will show ... the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Enables RAID for the back panel Etron EJ168 USB controller. BIOS Setup - 52 - Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port...
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... • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it.
... • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it.
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..., users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in ...Before You Begin 1. Restart the system. Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/11/2011-Z68-7A89VG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS ...
..., users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in ...Before You Begin 1. Restart the system. Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/11/2011-Z68-7A89VG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS ...
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... is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Please...
... is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Please...
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... All button to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Unique Features All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for complex and...(Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can...
... All button to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Unique Features All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for complex and...(Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can...
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...not want to available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 83 - B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) ... are supported by the Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. mance of the RAID set is recommended that you may vary depending on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your ...cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If there is more ...
...not want to available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 83 - B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) ... are supported by the Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. mance of the RAID set is recommended that you may vary depending on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your ...cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If there is more ...
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... H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled... General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. If you do not want to create RAID, set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-...
... H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled... General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. If you do not want to create RAID, set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-...
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... Devices : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Deivces : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB...
... Devices : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Deivces : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB...
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...hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 86 - Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008...(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Press to the array. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] RAID0: ...
...hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 86 - Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008...(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Press to the array. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] RAID0: ...
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...Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel ...size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes Physical Devices...
...Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel ...size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes Physical Devices...
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...Select if needed, the data on the recovery drive can copy the data from the master drive to the master drive. Delete RAID Volume 5. Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover ...Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4. Before you begin: • The recovery drive must have already created a recovery volume, you have equal or greater capacity than...
...Select if needed, the data on the recovery drive can copy the data from the master drive to the master drive. Delete RAID Volume 5. Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover ...Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4. Before you begin: • The recovery drive must have already created a recovery volume, you have equal or greater capacity than...
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...Then press to confirm. (Figure 10) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery D[ SisEkLs E: CTSeDleIcStKDSis]ks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB Port Drive Model Serial # CreaStiezeVolume M0 ...ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB R1 ST3120026AS 3JT32[ 9HJEXLP ] 111.7GB Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix When set to Continuous, changes ...
...Then press to confirm. (Figure 10) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery D[ SisEkLs E: CTSeDleIcStKDSis]ks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB Port Drive Model Serial # CreaStiezeVolume M0 ...ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB R1 ST3120026AS 3JT32[ 9HJEXLP ] 111.7GB Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix When set to Continuous, changes ...
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In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL ... to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to Recovery volumes) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 12 [DEL]-Delete Volume Appendix - 90 - Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology -
In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL ... to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to Recovery volumes) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 12 [DEL]-Delete Volume Appendix - 90 - Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology -