Intel Matrix Storage Manager Raid Configuration; Before Creating A Raid Set - ECS B85H3-M5 User Manual

Chapter 4
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Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configuration
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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 SATA Mode item in the BIOS from "IDE Mode" to "RAID Mode"
See section "SATA Configuration" for details.
Advanced
SATA Configuration
SATA Mode
SATA Port 1
ST3320620AS (320.0GB)
Spin Up Device
External SATA
SATA Port 2
Not Present
Spin Up Device
External SATA
SATA Port 3
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Spin Up Device
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External SATA
SATA Port 4
Not Present
Spin Up Device
External SATA
SATA Port 5
Not Present
Spin Up Device
External SATA
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OS installation disk (Windows XP/7/8).
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Matrix Storage Manager driver.
BIOS Setup Utility
[AHCI Mode]
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Determines how SATA controllers
operate.
mn lk
:Move
Enter : Select
+/-/Spacebar : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Exit
ESC: Discard changes and Exit
Setup
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