Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Raid Configurations; Before Creating A Raid Set - ECS P45T-A Manual

Chapter 6
Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations
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The Intel Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID 0, and 1 sets on the
external Serial ATA hard disk drives.

Before creating a RAID set

Prepare the following items:
1. One SATA HDD.
2. A write-enabled floppy disk.
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3. Microsoft Windows
4. Motherboard support CD with Intel
Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set:
1. Install the external Serial ATA hard disk drive (HDD) on your system.
2. Set the Onboard SATA Mode item in the BIOS to .RAID..
See section "Integrated Peripherals" for details.
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3. Enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option to set up your RAID
configuration.
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4. Create an Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver disk for Windows
installation. See section "Creating a RAID driver disk" for details.
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5. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver after the Windows
had been installed.
Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations
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OS installation disk (Windows XP/Vista).
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Matrix Storage Manager driver.
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