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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software support
5.4.25.4.2
5.4.25.4.2
5.4.2
IntelIntel
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RAID configurations RAID configurations
RAID configurations RAID configurations
RAID configurations
This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and
Intel
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Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives
through the Intel
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ICH7R Southbridge chip.
Setting the RAID item in BIOSSetting the RAID item in BIOS
Setting the RAID item in BIOSSetting the RAID item in BIOS
Setting the RAID item in BIOS
You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID
set(s). To do this:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the
Main MenuMain Menu
Main MenuMain Menu
Main Menu, select
IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration
IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration
IDE Configuration, then press <Enter>.
3. Select the item
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
Configure SATA As, then press <Enter> to display
the configuration options.
4. Select
RAID RAID
RAID RAID
RAID from the
Configure SATA As Configure SATA As
Configure SATA As Configure SATA As
Configure SATA As item options, then
press <Enter>.
5. Select the item
Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROMOnboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM
Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROMOnboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM
Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press <Enter>,
then select
EnabledEnabled
EnabledEnabled
Enabled from the options.
6. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on
entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
5.4.15.4.1
5.4.15.4.1
5.4.1
Installing Serial ATA hard disksInstalling Serial ATA hard disks
Installing Serial ATA hard disksInstalling Serial ATA hard disks
Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal
performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when
creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
2. Connect the SATA signal cables.
3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.