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...hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you also need an SSD to RAID(XHD). Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to make it work as a...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] [...
...hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you also need an SSD to RAID(XHD). Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to make it work as a...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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...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 ... port 1 x DisplayPort - 11 - 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:...
...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 ... port 1 x DisplayPort - 11 - 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:...
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...;• When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for an IEEE 1394a device. Refer to the HDMI settings information on... panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID function. Use this port for sound playback is the DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ from operating system.
...;• When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for an IEEE 1394a device. Refer to the HDMI settings information on... panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID function. Use this port for sound playback is the DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ from operating system.
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... 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. nectors with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 connectors support RAID 0, and RAID 1. Refer to be implemented on configur- G.QBOFMPin No. Definition 1 GND SATA2_3 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 7 1 SATA2_2 5 RXN 6...SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z68 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to your SATA hard drive. •• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to Chapter 5, "Configuring ...
... 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. nectors with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 connectors support RAID 0, and RAID 1. Refer to be implemented on configur- G.QBOFMPin No. Definition 1 GND SATA2_3 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 7 1 SATA2_2 5 RXN 6...SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z68 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to your SATA hard drive. •• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to Chapter 5, "Configuring ...
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... single SATA device. 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. Please connect the L-shaped end of BUG RT 10) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) the SATA cable to your computer, be ... Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to touch the two pins for instructions on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like ...
... single SATA device. 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. Please connect the L-shaped end of BUG RT 10) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) the SATA cable to your computer, be ... Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to touch the two pins for instructions on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like ...
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... Intel Z68 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to display Intel RAID ROM messages during the POST when the Intel SATA RAID function is an interface specification that support Native mode. (Default) BIOS Setup - 50 -... Determines whether to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z68 Chipset. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows...
... Intel Z68 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to display Intel RAID ROM messages during the POST when the Intel SATA RAID function is an interface specification that support Native mode. (Default) BIOS Setup - 50 -... Determines whether to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z68 Chipset. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows...
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...IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. RAID Enables 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...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 controllers. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. If a cable problem occurs on...
...IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. RAID Enables 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...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 controllers. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. If a cable problem occurs on...
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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 . Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems...
... • 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 . Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems...
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...and save the new BIOS file (e.g. However, if the BIOS update file is DualBIOS™? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use the key during the POST or pressing the key in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to update the system BIOS while in the Windows ... of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to ensure normal system operation. Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/11/2011-Z68-7A89VG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the ...
...and save the new BIOS file (e.g. However, if the BIOS update file is DualBIOS™? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use the key during the POST or pressing the key in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to update the system BIOS while in the Windows ... of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to ensure normal system operation. Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/11/2011-Z68-7A89VG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the ...
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... sure to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process 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 update BIOS?" When the message "Are...
... sure to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process 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 update BIOS?" When the message "Are...
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...or equal to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) ...able to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 81 - Unique Features 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users ...
...or equal to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) ...able to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 81 - Unique Features 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users ...
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... drive(s) in your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the RAID set is set to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA3_0, SATA3_1 (Note 3), SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and eSATA ...ports are supported by the Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for...
... drive(s) in your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the RAID set is set to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA3_0, SATA3_1 (Note 3), SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and eSATA ...ports are supported by the Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for...
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... Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. The BIOS Setup menus described in this item to RAID(XHD) (Figure 1) (IDE by default). If you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup ... Onboard 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] [...
... Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. The BIOS Setup menus described in this item to RAID(XHD) (Figure 1) (IDE by default). If you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup ... Onboard 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] [...
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...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). Delete RAID Volume 5. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Deivces : Port Device ...a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility.. Press + to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to Non-RAID 4. RAID Volumes : None defined. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008...
...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). Delete RAID Volume 5. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Deivces : Port Device ...a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility.. Press + to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to Non-RAID 4. RAID Volumes : None defined. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008...
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... Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 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). Set the stripe block size (...Figure 5) if necessary. 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 ] The ...
... Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 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). Set the stripe block size (...Figure 5) if necessary. 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 ] The ...
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...Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL...Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. 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...
...Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL...Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. 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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...two hard drives only. Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial #... Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Recovery: Copies data between a...
...two hard drives only. Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial #... Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Recovery: Copies data between a...
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All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request:...: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. 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...
All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request:...: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. 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...
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Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable ... volumes) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 12 [DEL]-Delete Volume Appendix - 90 - WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to non-RAID. All Rights Reserved. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to abort. When prompted to...
Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable ... volumes) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 12 [DEL]-Delete Volume Appendix - 90 - WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to non-RAID. All Rights Reserved. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to abort. When prompted to...