SIIG 04-0373C Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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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.
Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
Serial ATA PCI RAID drivers.
Windows 98SE
For A New Installation
1. Setup the RAID array prior to Windows installation.
2. Follow Microsoft Windows 98SE installation
procedure.
3. Once Windows has installed, right click My
Computer, click Properties, click Device Manager.
4. Double click PCI RAID controller listed under
Other Devices.
5. Select Driver tab, then click Update Driver button.
6. Insert the driver CD, then click Next.
7. Select Search for the better driver ... and click Next.
8. Check CD-ROM drive, uncheck the other boxes,
then click Next. Click Next again, then Finish.
9. Remove the driver CD, then restart Windows to
complete the installation.
When Windows resumes, go to SATARaid GUI on page
17 and install the RAID monitoring utility.