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Chapter 1 Specification ............................................. 7
1-1 NF4-754RL Mainboard Layout.............................................. 8
1-2 Mainboard Specification Table .............................................. 9
1-3 Chipset System Block Diagram ........................................... 10
1-4 Mainboard Specifications and Features ............................. 11
1-4.1 CPU Socket ................................................................................... 11
1-4.2 System Chipset ............................................................................. 11
1-4.3 Memory ......................................................................................... 11
1-4.4 BIOS ............................................................................................... 11
1-4.5 PCI Express Interface ................................................................. 12
1-4.6 AC'97 Audio Codec on board .................................................... 12
1-4.7 Advanced System Power Management .................................... 12
1-4.8 SATA RAID Interface ................................................................. 12
1-4.9 Multi-I/O Functions .................................................................... 13
1-4.11 Hardware Monitor integrated ................................................. 13
1-4.12 Form Factor ................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..................................... 14
2-1 CPU Installation with Socket 754 ....................................... 15
2-2 Memory Installation ............................................................. 16
2-3 PCI Express Slot Installation .............................................. 16
2-4 IDE Connector Installation ................................................. 17
2-5 SATA / RAID Connectors ..................................................... 18
2-6 Floppy Drive Installation ..................................................... 19
2-7 ATX Power Supply Installation .......................................... 20
2-8 Jumper Setting ....................................................................... 21
2-8.0 How to tackle the Jumpers: ....................................................... 22
2-8.1 JBAT1: Clear CMOS .................................................................. 22
2-8.2 JKB1 & J1: Keyboard/Mouse Wake-up .................................. 23
2-9 Other Connectors Configuration ........................................ 24
2-9.1 On-board FAN Connectors ........................................................ 24
2-9.2 USB Ports and USB Pin-headers .............................................. 25
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Chapter 1 Specification ..........7 1-1 NF4-754RL Mainboard Layout..........8 1-2 Mainboard Specification Table ..........9 1-3 Chipset System Block Diagram ........... 10 1-4 Mainboard Specifications and Features ......11 1-4.1 CPU Socket ................... 11 1-4.2 System Chipset ................11 1-4.3 Memory ..................
  • Page 2 Contents Contents 2-9.3. Back Panel Connectors .............. 26 2-9.4 PS/2 Mouse , PS/2 Keyboard and SPDIF-out port ....26 2-9.5 RJ45 Connector ................27 2-9.6 CD-ROM Audio Connectors (CD_In) ........27 2-9.7 DIMM Powered-on Warning LED and Thermal Detector .. 28 2-9.8 JAUD1: External Audio Connector .........
  • Page 3 Contents Contents Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Setup ......69 5-0 About Disk Array ..............70 5-0-1 Disk Array Interpretation ............70 5-0-2 Disk Array Member ..............70 5-0-3 Disk Array Types Supported by nForce4-4X (CK804) ..70 5-1. Set up IDE RAID HDDs and SATA RAID HDDs ... 71 5-2.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Specification

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 1 Specification Chapter 1 Specification Introduction This mainboard features an integration of the powerful processors AMD Athlon 64 754 and the system chipset nVidia nForce4 CK804, with which the whole system performance supports HyperTransport Bus up to 800MHz.

  • Page 5: Nf4-754Rl Mainboard Layout

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 1 Specification 1-1 NF4-754RL Mainboard Layout PS/2 LED1 JKB1 Mouse DIMM2 PS/2 Keyboard S/PDIF DIMM1 DDR 400/333MHz +12V Power Connector ATX1 USB Port USB Port RJ45 USB Port USB Port 8201CL JAUD1 CD-IN PCIE3 (PCI Express-x1) IDE2 IDE1...

  • Page 6: Mainboard Specification Table

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 1 Specification 1-2 Mainboard Specification Table NF4-754RL Specifications and Features Socket 754 for AMD Athlon 64 CPUs System nVidia nForce4 CK804, supporting up to Chipset 800MHz Hyper Transport (200MHz x 4) Graphics PCI Express-x16 Interface Supported by Athlon 64 CPU for DDR 400/333...

  • Page 7: Chipset System Block Diagram

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 1 Specification 1-3 Chipset System Block Diagram Socket 754 DDR 400/333 System Memory AMD Athlon64 Hyper Transport 800MHz 4 IDE Graphics ATA 133/100/66 Devices 1PCIE-x16 PCI Express 3PCIE-x1 SATA/RAID 4 SATA RAID ports Controller PCI Bus 2 PCI Slots nVIDIA USB Bus V2.0...

  • Page 8: Mainboard Specifications And Features

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 1 Specification 1-4 Mainboard Specifications and Features 1-4.1 CPU Socket CPU Socket 754 on board, supporting AMD Athlon 64 processors, imple- menting up to 800MHz Hyper Transport Speed (System Bus) designed to be capable of operating up to 2000MT/s with a resulting bandwidth of up to 8 Gbytes/s and integrated Memory Controller supporting DDR 400/333MHz SDRAM.

  • Page 9: 1-4.5 Pci Express Interface

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 1 Specification 1-4.5 PCI Express Interface 1PCI Express-x16 slot integrated, supporting: • a raw bit-rate of 2.5 Gb.s on the data pins, resulting in a real band- width per pair of 250MB/s. • Enhanced Addressing Machanism • PCIE Graphics / LAN card etc. (not supporting AGP card) 3 PCI Express-x1 slots integrated supporting PCIE LAN card etc.

  • Page 10: 1-4.9 Multi-I/O Functions

    1-4.11 Hardware Monitor integrated • Hardware Monitor integrated, providing monitoring functions on hard- ware voltage, temperatures and fan speeds. • Utility Software Soltek Hardware Monitor for displaying monitor sta- tus is enclosed in Support CD for user’s installation. 1-4.12 Form Factor •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup To Get Things Ready for Hardware Setup ! 1. We recommend to install your CPU before any other components. For detailed installation instructions of processor, you can also refer to the pamphlet enclosed in your CPU package.

  • Page 12: Cpu Installation With Socket 754

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 CPU Installation with Socket 754 This series is built with CPU Socket 754 supporting the AMD CPUs Athlon 64: 2. Pull up the lever to 1. Socket 754 supported by a release socket lock.

  • Page 13: Memory Installation

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-2 Memory Installation • Make sure to unplug your Power Supply before adding or removing memory module. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your mainboard and the memory module. • Pay attention to the orientation of the DIMM slots. Forcing a DIMM in a socket improperly will damage the memory module and slot.

  • Page 14: Ide Connector Installation

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-4 IDE Connector Installation 1. To install IDE Connector, you may connect the blue connector of IDE cable to the primary (IDE1) or secondary (IDE2) connector on board, and then connect the gray connector to your slave device and the black connector to your master device.

  • Page 15: Sata / Raid Connectors

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-5 SATA / RAID Connectors 4 Serial ATA connectors for 4 SATA/RAID Hard Disks are supported by nForce4-4X chipset. Please see Chapter 5 Disk Array Installation for detailed RAID installaion. PS/2 JKB1 LED1 Mouse DIMM2...

  • Page 16: Floppy Drive Installation

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-6 Floppy Drive Installation To install Floppy Drive, you should connect the end of Floppy Drive cable with single connector to the board, and connect the other end with two connectors to the floppy drives.

  • Page 17: Atx Power Supply Installation

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-7 ATX Power Supply Installation Main Power Connector PS/2 LED1 JKB1 Mouse DIMM2 +12V PS/2 Keyboard S/PDIF DIMM1 DDR 400/333MHz PWR OK +12V Power Connector ATX1 USB Port USB Port RJ45 PS ON# USB Port USB Port +3.3V...

  • Page 18: Jumper Setting

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-8 Jumper Setting The following diagrams show the locations and settings of jumper blocks on the mainboard. PS/2 LED1 JKB1 Mouse DIMM2 PS/2 Keyboard S/PDIF DIMM1 DDR 400/333MHz JKB1 & J1: +12V Power Connector ATX1...

  • Page 19: 2-8.0 How To Tackle The Jumpers

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-8.0 How to tackle the Jumpers: A 2-pin Jumper A 3-pin Jumper If a pin-header (of 2 or more pins) is designed in such a way that its pins can be closed or linked together to...

  • Page 20: 2-8.2 Jkb1 & J1: Keyboard/Mouse Wake-Up

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-8.2 JKB1 & J1: Keyboard/Mouse Wake-up JKB1 with J1 is design on board for the “ Wake up system from sus- pend mode” function with the PS/2 keyboard/mouse. Yet user should still enter “BIOS Setup” to choose the Wake-up/Power-on mode.

  • Page 21: Other Connectors Configuration

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-9 Other Connectors Configuration This section lists out all connectors configurations for users’ reference. 2-9.1 On-board FAN Connectors Void Sensor +12V PS/2 LED1 JKB1 Mouse DIMM2 PS/2 Keyboard +12V S/PDIF DIMM1 DDR 400/333MHz +12V Power...

  • Page 22: 2-9.2 Usb Ports And Usb Pin-Headers

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-9.2 USB Ports and USB Pin-headers This Mainboard provides 4 USB ports on board supporting various USB devices. In addition, 3 USB pin-headers are added on board to provide expansion of 6 more optional USB ports by using 3 additional USB Cables.

  • Page 23: 2-9.3. Back Panel Connectors

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-9.3. Back Panel Connectors (Middle) (Bottom) A : PS/2 MOUSE J : Microphone-in B : LPT1 Printer PORT K : Line-out / C : USB port Front Speaker D : RJ45 L : Line-in E : PS/2 KEYBOARD...

  • Page 24: 2-9.5 Rj45 Connector

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-9.5 RJ45 Connector One RJ45 connector is on board for LAN connection, supporting 10/ 100Mb data transfer (and 1000Mb when Gigabit LAN is supported). Orange LED blinks to indicate Yellow LED “On” to indicate that data transmission is...

  • Page 25: 2-9.7 Dimm Powered-On Warning Led And Thermal Detector

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-9.7 DIMM Powered-on Warning LED and Thermal Detector LED1 PS/2 JKB1 LED1 Mouse DIMM2 LED1 is a DIMM powered-on PS/2 Keyboard S/PDIF warning LED. When PC system is DIMM1 DDR 400/333MHz +12V Power Connector powered on, LED1 will light on...

  • Page 26: 2-9.9 Complex Pin-Header (Front Panel Connectors)

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-9.9 Complex Pin-header (Front Panel Connectors) This complex Pin-header consists of the following connectors for vari- ous front panel supports. When you have fixed the mainboard to the case, join the connectors of this Complex Pin-header to the case Front Panel.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Software Setup

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 3 Software Setup Chapter 3 Software Setup Drivers, Utilities and Software Installation • Support CD: This series of mainboards will be shipped with a Support CD which contains those necessary driver files, Application Softwares and some helpful utilities. It is a user-friendly, auto-run CD which will open itself up in a CD-ROM automatically.

  • Page 28: To Open Up The Support Cd

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-1 To Open up the Support CD 1. Please put the Support CD enclosed in your mainboard package into the CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, the Main Menu will automatic- ally appear, displaying the contents to be installed for this series: 2.

  • Page 29: To Install Directx9

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-2 To Install DirectX9 Please open the Support CD with your CD-ROM to enter the Main In- stallation Menu. Then click to “Install DirectX9”. DirectX 9 should be installed before installing other drivers. 1 . W h e n t h e s c r e e n o f “ I n s t a l l i n g Microsoft DirectX ”...

  • Page 30: To Install "Nvidia Nforce4 All-In-1 Driver

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-3 To Install “nVIDIA nForce4 All-in-1 Driver” 1. Before opening the Support CD, please update Windows 2000 or Windows XP with the latest Service Pack. Otherwise, the installation of USB2.0 driver will not take effect.

  • Page 31: To Verify 8-Channel Audio Configuration

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-4 To Verify 8-channel Audio Configuration After installation of AC’97 8-channel Codec, you must configure the 7.1 Speaker connection to enable the 8-channel audio. 1. After Connection is done, start your Windows system and double...

  • Page 32: To Install Hardware Monitor Utility

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-5 To Install Hardware Monitor Utility 3-5.1 Installation Hardware Monitor is built on this mainboard. Its installation is pro- gramed to a fully automated mode on Windows 9X/Me/2000/XP. Users can follow the model installation below for its installation on various Windows System.

  • Page 33: 3-5.2 Verification

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-5.2 Verification 1. After installing Soltek Hardware Monitor, double click “SoltekHM” icon on the desktop to open the main window of the Soltek Hardware Doctor. Then the pop-up screen will show all information about CPU Temperature, Fan Speed and various Voltages.

  • Page 34: To Install Usb 2.0 Driver For Windows 2000 Or Xp

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-6 To Install USB 2.0 Driver for Windows 2000 or XP USB V2.0 with its 480Mb/s transfer rate supports operating system Windows 2000 and Windows XP via the Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack . Users should install the latest Service Pack for Win- dows 2000 or Windows XP.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Bios Setup

    4-6 BIOS SETUP --- CMOS Setup Utility ......43 Attention: The BIOS Setup is subject to constant update without further notice to users. It is necessary for users to update the onboard BIOS by the latest BIOS version provided in our web site: www.soltek.com.tw...

  • Page 36: About Bios Setup

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-1 About BIOS Setup BIOS setup is an interactive BIOS program that you need to run when: 1. Changing the hardware of your system. (For example: installing a new Hard Disk etc.) 2. Modifying the behavior of your computer. (For example: changing the system time or date, or turning special features on or off etc.)

  • Page 37: To Update Bios

    BIOS. • Please follow the steps below for updating the system BIOS: Step 1. Please visit Soltek website: www.soltek.com.tw, download the .zip files of the latest BIOS and BIOS-update utility into your hard disk for your mainboard.
  • Page 38 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup BIOS Update Illustration: (1) Executing the “awdflash.exe k8AV2008.bin” in DOS system, Award Flash Memory Writer Start Screen appears: To input BIOS file name. AwardBIOS Flash Utility V8.24F (C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For K8T800-8237-6A7L0SAAC-00 Date: 09/18/2003 File Name to Program : K8AV2008.BIN...
  • Page 39 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup (4) Updating is in progress. Do not turn off power at this moment. AwardBIOS Flash Utility V8.24F (C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For K8T800-8237-6A7L0SAAC-00 Date: 09/18/2003 Flash Type - SST 39SF020 /5V File Name to Program : k8av2008.bin...

  • Page 40: Bios Setup

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6 BIOS SETUP --- CMOS Setup Utility Warning and Tips: If changing CMOS Configuration causes difficulty in rebooting system, you can take the following measures: 1. At pressing the power button to reboot, press the “Insert” key at the same time.
  • Page 41 Attention: The BIOS Setup is subject to constant update without further notice to users. It is necessary for users to update the onboard BIOS by the latest BIOS version provided in our web site: www.soltek.com.tw...

  • Page 42: 4-6.2 Standard Cmos Setup

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.2 Standard CMOS Setup Standard CMOS Setup records some basic system hardware configuration and sets the system clock and error handling. You only need to modify the configuration values of this option if you want to change your system hardware configuration or when the data stored in the CMOS memory gets lost or damaged.
  • Page 43 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Date (mm:dd:yy) The BIOS determines the day of the week from the other date information. This field is for information only. Press the left or right arrow key to move to the desired field (date, month, year). Press the PgUp or PgDn key to increment the setting, or type the desired value into the field.
  • Page 44 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Drive A / Drive B Select this field to the type(s) of floppy disk drive(s) installed in your system. The choices are: 360KB, 5.25 in. 1.2MB, 5.25 in. 720KB, 3.5 in. 1.44MB, 3.5 in. 2.88MB, 3.5 in.

  • Page 45: 4-6.3 Advanced Bios Features

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.3 Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features improves your system performance or sets up system features according to your preference. Choose “Advanced BIOS Features” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear:...
  • Page 46 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup CPU Internal / External Cache memory is additional memory that is much Cache faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). CPUs from 486-type up contain internal cache memory (L1), and most, but not all, modern PCs have additional (external) cache memory (L2).
  • Page 47 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Typematic Rate Setting When Disabled, the following two items (Typematic Rate and Typematic Delay) are irrelevant. Keystroke repeats at a rate determined by the keyboard con- troller in your system. When Enabled, you can select a typematic rate and typematic delay.

  • Page 48: 4-6.4 Advanced Chipset Features

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.4 Advanced Chipset Features Choose “Advanced Chipset Features” from the Main Menu and a list of option will appear: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features Item Help CPU Frequency 200.0 Menu Level...
  • Page 49 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup DRAM Configuration: To press< Enter > on DRAM Configuration will reveal the following items. Timing Mode To select the DRAM timing mode. Choices: Auto; Manual x Memclock index If timing mode is manual, select memclock value manually.

  • Page 50: 4-6.5 Integrated Peripherals

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup CPU Spread Spectrum To select CPU Spread Spectrum mode. Choices: Disabled; Center Spread SATA Spread Spec- To select SATA Spread Spectrum mode. trum Choices: Disabled; Down Spread PCIE Spread Spectrum To select PCIE Spread Spectrum mode.
  • Page 51 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup IDE Function Setup: To press< Enter > on IDE Function Setup will reveal the following items. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Function Setup Item Help OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled Primary Master PIO Auto...
  • Page 52 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup RAID Config: To press< Enter > on RAID Config will reveal the following items. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility RAID Config Item Help RAID Enable Disabled x IDE Primary Master RAID Disabled x IDE Primary Slave RAID...
  • Page 53 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup MAC Media Interface This option allows you to MAC Media interface. The choices: Pin Strap; MII; RGMII IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. If your IDE...
  • Page 54 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup x RxD , TxD Active The option controls the speed between receiving and transmitting of IrDA or ASKIR when using. Choices: Hi,Hi; Hi,Lo; Lo,Hi; Lo,Lo x IR Transmission When UART Mode is selected in IrDA or ASKIR...

  • Page 55: 4-6.6 Power Management Setup

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.6 Power Management Setup Power Management Setup allows you to set the system’s power saving functions. Run the Power Management Setup as follows: Choose “Power Management Setup” from the Main Menu and a list of...
  • Page 56 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ACPI Function Select Enabled only if your computer’s operating system supports the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. Currently, Windows NT 5.0 ( Windows 2000 )supports ACPI. ACPI Suspend Type This item allows you to select the ACPI Suspend type.
  • Page 57 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup HDD Down In Suspend Allows you to enable / disable to power down HDD when suspend. Soft-Off by PBTN When Enabled, turning the system off by pressing the on/off button places the system in a very low- power-usage state.

  • Page 58: 4-6.7 Pnp / Pci Configuration

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.7 PnP / PCI Configuration PnP/PCI Configuration allows you to modify the system’s power saving functions. Run the PnP/PCI Configuration as follows: Choose “PnP/PCI Configuration” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear:...
  • Page 59 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Resource Controlled The Plug and Play Award BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. If you select Auto, all the interrupt request (IRQ) and DMA assignment fields will not appear, as the BIOS automatically assigns them.

  • Page 60: 4-6.8 Smartdoc Anti-Burn Shield

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.8 SmartDoc Anti-Burn Shield This section helps you to get more information about your system in- cluding CPU temperature, FAN speed and voltage. It is recommended that you contact your mainboard supplier to get proper values about the setting of the CPU temperature.

  • Page 61: 4-6.9 Frequency/Voltage Control

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.9 Frequency/Voltage Control Run the “Frequency/Voltage Control” as following: Choose “Frequency/Voltage Control” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control Item Help...

  • Page 62: 4-6.10 Load Optimized Defaults

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.10 Load Optimized Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: “ Load Optimized Defaults (Y / N) ? N ” Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 63: 4-6.11 Set Supervisor / User Password

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.11 Set Supervisor / User Password These two options allow you to set your system passwords. Normally, the supervisor has a higher priority to change the CMOS setup option than the users. The way to set up the passwords for both Supervisor and Users are as follows: 1.

  • Page 64: 4-6.12 Save & Exit Setup

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.12 Save & Exit Setup SAVE & EXIT SETUP allows you to save all modifications you have specified into the CMOS memory. Highlight this option on the Main Menu and the following message appears: “SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y “...
  • Page 65 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Memo...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5 Nvidia Raid Setup

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Setup nVIDIA nForce4-4X integrated with RAID Controller nVIDIA RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) Controller is integrated in nVidia nForce4-4X to support IDE RAID and SATA RAID configurations of RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 modes. RAID Drivers are enclosed in a Driver CD as well as a Floppy diskette to support various RAID systems (Windows 2000/XP) setup.

  • Page 67: About Disk Array

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup 5-0 About Disk Array 5-0-1 Disk Array Interpretation A “Disk Array” is formed from a group of 2 or more disk drives with the RAID (Redundent Array of Independent Disks) technology. The aim of a Disk Array is to provide better performance and/or data fault tolerance.

  • Page 68: Set Up Ide Raid Hdds And Sata Raid Hdds

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup 5-1. Set up IDE RAID HDDs and SATA RAID HDDs PS/2 LED1 JKB1 Mouse DIMM2 PS/2 Keyboard S/PDIF DIMM1 DDR 400/333MHz +12V Power Connector ATX1 IDE1 and IDE2 are supported by nForce4-4X to set up RAID system with up to 4 IDE hard disks.

  • Page 69: Enable Ide Sata Function In System Bios

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup 5-2. Enable IDE SATA function in System BIOS 1. Start the system, press < Delete > key to enter BIOS Setup. Choose “Integrated Peripherals” and select “IDE function Setup”, then press enter. The IDE function Setup window appears.

  • Page 70: Enter The Nvraid Bios

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup 5-3. Enter the NVRAID BIOS 1. Enter the RAID BIOS by pressing F10 when prompted after rebooting the system. 2. The NVIDIA RAID Utility - Define A New Array windows appears. NVIDIA RAID Utility...

  • Page 71: Configure The Raid Setup

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup 5-4. Configure the RAID Setup The RAID Mode Selection There are four modes to choose - Striping (RAID 0), Mirroring (RAID 1), Stripe Mirroring (RAID 0+1), Spanning (JBOD). To change to a different RAID mode, press the arrow key up or down until the mode you want appears in the screen.

  • Page 72: Finish The Raid Setup

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup 5-5. Finish the RAID Setup 1. Press F7 after configuring the RAID array disks. A dialog windows appears. NVIDIA RAID Utility Jan 7 2004 - Define a New Array - Striping Block : Optimal...
  • Page 73 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup 3. Press Enter to show the RAID array details. NVIDIA RAID Utility Jan 7 2004 Array 2 : NVIDIA STRIPE 223.58G - Define a New Array - - Array Detail - RAID Mode : Striping...

  • Page 74: Install Win 2K/Xp And Nforce4-4X Raid Driver

    SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup 5-6 Install Win 2K/XP and nForce4-4X RAID Driver nForce4-4X RAID Driver is incorporated in Support CD/Floppy Diskette for user’s installation. This driver is intended for Windows 2000/XP only. (1) Get ready the Floppy Diskette holding the RAID Driver.
  • Page 75 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup (6) On next screen press “S” to confirm the mass storage device setup. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter.
  • Page 76 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup (8) On the next screen, you are prompted to install the “NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER” and “NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller”. Please note that you should install both items. So, first press <Enter> on “NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER” to continue.
  • Page 77 SL-NF4-754RL Chapter 5 nVidia nForce4 RAID Setup (11) On the next screen, press Enter on the marked-up item to continue. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.

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