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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.
Software Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
Serial ATA 4-channel RAID drivers.
Windows 7 (32-bit)
For A New Windows 7 (32-bit) Installation
1. Setup the RAID array prior to Windows installation.
2. Follow Windows installation procedure.
3. At Where do you want to install Windows?, insert
the driver CD, then click Load Drivers.
4. Click Browse.
5. Double click CD Drive ... Drivers, select 32bit, then
click OK.
6. Select Silicon Image SiI 3114 ..., then click Next.
7. At Where do you want to install Windows?, re-
insert your Windows installation disk.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
Windows installation.
When Windows installation completes, go to SATARaid5
GUI on page 22 and install the RAID monitoring utility.
For An Existing Windows 7 (32-bit) Installation
1. Setup the RAID array, and boot up Windows.