Chapter 4 Intel Raid Bios Configuration - Gigabyte Pentium 4/D Processor Motherboard GA-5EASV-RH User Manual

Chapter 4 INTEL RAID BIOS Configuration

Configuring the Intel RAID BIOS
The Intel RAID BIOS setup lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you want to
make part of the array.
Entering the RAID BIOS Setup
1. After rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Ctrl + I.
The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading the OS. You
have a few seconds to press Ctrl + I before the window disappears.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1011 ICH7R wRAID5
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RAID Volumes :
None Defined.
Physical Disks :
Port Driver Model
0 ST3120026AS
1 ST3120026AS
Press <CTRL - I> to enter Configuration Utility
Press Ctrl + I. The Intel RAID Utility - Create RAID Volume window appears (as illustrated below).
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1011 ICH7R wRAID5
RAID Volumes :
None Defined.
Physical Disks :
Port Driver Model
0 ST3120026AS
1 ST3120026AS
[ ]-Select
Serial #
3JT354CP
3JT329JX
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[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Exit
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
Serial #
3JT329JX
3JT354CP
[ESC]-Exit
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INTEL RAID BIOS Configuration
Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
111.7GB Non-RAID Disk
111.7GB Non-RAID Disk
Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
111.7GB Non-RAID Disk
111.7GB Non-RAID Disk
[ENTER]-Select Menu