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- Page 1 Installation Installation Installation Guide RAID 5 eSATA 3Gbps 2 external port Low profi le PCI Express card GICe702S3R5W6 PART NO. M0557...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Caution Introduction Features Package Contents What Is RAID? Installation Procedure Software Installation Verifying Controller Installation Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement CE Statement Limited Warranty Contact... -
Page 4: Caution
Caution • Before installation of the controller card we recommend that users study this manual fi rst. This RAID manual has more information on RAID architecture, RAID features, RAID installation, RAID settings and Management software for the RAID5 GUI (Graphical User Interface). •... - Page 5 • If you’re using a used hard drive with the RAID5 card you must perform the “Delete RAID Set” under the BIOS settings. The reason this is necessary is because the used hard drive has system data on it which may cause recognition issues when confi guring it for use with the RAID5 card. •...
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction The Low Profi le PCI-Express Host Adapter allows support for both Low profi le PCI and standard size PCI connections. The card offers the option of upgrading your desktop with a 2 port Serial ATA II transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s. The board allows you the options of setting up RAID 5, RAID 0+1, RAID 0, or RAID 1 as well as JBOD within your system. -
Page 7: Features
Features • External SATA II (eSATA) Connector. • 48 bits LBA can Break Capacity-Limit to Support HDD larger than 137GB. • Supports 1-lane 2.5Gbps PCI Express. • Hot-plug capability. • Supports SATA II transfer rate of 3.0Gbps. • Fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifi cations. •... -
Page 8: Package Contents
Package Contents • RAID5 SATA II – 3Gbps 2Port PCI Express Host Adapter • Low PCI Bracket • Quick Start Guide • Driver CD... -
Page 9: What Is Raid
What Is RAID? RAID - Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAID technology manages multiple disk drives to enhance I/O performance and provide redundancy in order to withstand the failure of any individual drive, without loss of data. Disk Striping (RAID 0) Striping is a performance-oriented, non-redundant data mapping technique. - Page 10 Mirrored-Striping (RAID 0+1 also known as RAID 10) A Mirrored-Striping Set does just what it says, combining both Striping and Mirroring technologies to provide both the performance enhancements that come from Striping and the data availability and integrity that comes from Mirroring. When data is written to a Mirrored-Striped Set, instead of creating just one virtual disk as Striping would do, a second Mirrored virtual disk is created as well.
- Page 11 Just a Bunch of Disks (JBOD/Contiguous) JBOD (also known as Contiguous) means a logical drive that can either be an entire disk drive or a segment of a single disk drive. For this card, the JBOD function only supports one disk. JBOD here is a Contiguous confi...
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Page 12: Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure 1. Power down the computer system. 2. Insert the Host card into an available bus slot. 3. Power on the computer system. 4. Install drivers for the device. 5. Remove all existing SATARAID GUIs (or Java SATARAID GUIs) to ensure your new SATARAID5 GUI installs and functions properly. - Page 13 11. Use the SATARAID5 Manager GUI to confi gure your RAID settings. If using 1 Disk, please select “Concatenate” or “Contiguous” settings only. If using 2 Disks, do NOT select “Parity RAID” or “Mirrored Stripe” settings. If using 3 Disks, do NOT select the “Mirrored Stripe” setting. 12.
- Page 14 BIOS (RAID Settings) Creating and deleting RAID sets is a function found in the BIOS. During boot up, the RAID setting message will appear and pause for a few moments to allow the user access to its settings. The board will act as a normal NON-RAID card when the BIOS does not have it confi gured for RAID. If you’re using traditional parallel ATA HDDs, make sure your hard drives are set to master mode before accessing the RAID settings.
- Page 15 5. Select RAID size. Press Enter. 6. Press Y to save your settings. 7. Press CTRL+E and then press Y to exit the setup. 8. Continue with conventional Fdisk and Format steps to prepare the hard drives. 9. Your RAID hardware confi guration is complete. Proceed to software installation section. Creating Mirrored Sets (RAID 1) 1.
- Page 16 Creating a Mirrored-Striped Set (RAID 10) 1. As the BIOS boots, press CTRL+S or F4 to enter the RAID bios utility. 2. Select Create RAID set. Press F2. 3. Select RAID 10 then press Enter. 4. Select Auto confi guration. Press Enter. 5.
- Page 17 Creating JBOD Sets 1. As the BIOS boots, Press CTRL+S or F4 to enter the RAID bios utility. 2. Select Create RAID set. Press Enter. 3. Select JBOD (Single) then press Enter. 4. Select JBOD Drives. Press Enter. 5. Select RAID size. Press Enter. 6.
- Page 18 Deleting RAID Sets 1. As the BIOS boots, Press CTRL+S or F4 to enter the RAID bios utility. 2. Select Delete RAID set. Press Enter. 3. Answer Y to remove the RAID set. If the RAID set being deleted is a Striped, then all of the data will be lost.
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Page 19: Software Installation
Software Installation Windows XP Fresh Installation 1. Power off the system. Insert the controller card into a PCI slot and connect the hard drives to the controller card. Power up the system. 2. Put your Windows XP CD into the CD-ROM/DVD drive. 3. - Page 20 Windows XP Existing Installation 1. Power off the system. Insert the controller card into a PCI slot and connect the hard drives to the controller card. Power up the system. 2. During OS boot up, Windows will display the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’. Click ‘Next’.
- Page 21 4. Insert the Driver CD in your CD-ROM/ DVD drive, check Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes, click Next, type in your CD-ROM/DVD Drive Letter and Click Browse. 5. Specify the following location: [CD Drive Letter]:\SATA PCIe_Raid5_2Port\ SiI3132\ Windows\Driver. Select Open then click OK.
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Page 22: Verifying Controller Installation
Verifying Controller Installation 1. Right click on the ‘My Computer’ icon and select ‘Properties’. Left click on the ‘Hardware’ tab then select the ‘Device Manager’ button. 2. Double click on ‘SCSI and RAID Controllers’, If there is no yellow ‘!’ or ‘?’ in front of the ‘Silicon Image SiI 3132 SoftRaid5 Controller’, the driver is functioning properly. -
Page 23: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. - Page 24 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1.
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Page 25: Ce Statement
CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC. -
Page 26: Limited Warranty
The manufacturer, IOGEAR, makes NO warranty or representation, whether express or implied, regarding the contents, use or suitability of this software, disk or documentation. IOGEAR specifi cally disclaims any and all warranties regarding the quality and performance of this software, disk or documentation including, but not limited to the implied warranty of merchantability and implied warranty of fi... -
Page 27: Contact
Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. - Page 28 The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste. HEALTH IOGEAR supports healthy and fi t lifestyles. By integrating products with the latest scientifi c developments, IOGEAR’s solutions enhance the life of end-users. © 2007 IOGEAR, INC.
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