Thank you for buying Foxconn Q57M Series motherboard. Foxconn
products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing
only what you need for break-through performance.
With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity
features for today multi-media computing requirements, Q57M
enables you to unleash more power from your computer.
This chapter includes the following information:
■ Product Specications
■ Layout
■ Back Panel Connectors
1-1 Product Specications
CPU
Support CPU TDP 95W/92W/79W
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Support Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Chipset
Memory 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs
Support up to 16GB of system memory
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slots
1 x PCI Express x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
VGA Intel Integrated GF
Storage 1 x Floppy connector
6 x SATA 2.0 connectors
600MB/s data transfer rate
Support RAID 0, 1, 5,10, Recovery
Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )
LAN Intel Boazman GbE 82578DM with Intel AMT6.0
Audio Realtek ALC888S Colay ALC662
- High Denition Audio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
- Support for S/PDIF Out
- Support Jack-Sensing function
USB Support hot plug
Support up to 14 x USB 2.0 ports (6 rear panel ports, 4 onboard USB
headers supporting 8 extra ports)
Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s
Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
6 x SATA connectors
4 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 8 x USB devices)
1 x TPM header
1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)
1 x System fan header (4-pin)
1 x Front panel connector
1 x Front Audio connector
1 x Buzzer connector (Speaker header Reserved)
1 x COM connector
Support LGA1156 for Intel Lynneld/Clarkdale series CPU
For the latest CPU information,
Intel®
Q57
Dual channel DDR3 1333/1066 MHz architecture
please visit:
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Back Panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
Connectors 1 x Parallel port
1 x Display port
1 x VGA port
6 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 LAN port
8-channel Audio ports
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan speed control
PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
PCI Express x16 Gen2.0 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)
Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM),
S4 (suspend to disk), S5 (soft - off)
Support EuP Function
Bundled Software FOX ONE
FOX LiveUpdate
FOX LOGO
FOX DMI
Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.4cm x 24.4cm)
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1-2 Layout
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1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
2. SYS_FAN1 Header
3. PCI Express x16 Slot
4. PCI Express x1 Slot
5. PCI Slots
6. Front Audio Connector
7. S/PDIF Out Connector
8. Buzzer Connector
9. Front USB Connectors
10. Intel® ME Jumper (MFG)
11. TPM Connector
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12. Clear CMOS Jumper
13 Front Panel Connector
14. SATA Connectors
15. Chipset: Q57
16. 24-pin ATX Power Connector
17. Floppy Connector
18. COM1 Connector
19. DDR3 DIMM Slots
20. CPU_FAN Header
21. LGA1156 CPU Socket
Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical
motherboard for detail.
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1-3 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Mouse Port
1
2
PS/2 Keyboard Port
4
Display Port
3
VGA Port
5
USB Ports
LAN PortParallel Port
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Line Out
Line In
Rear Speaker
Subwoofer
Side Speaker
Microphone In
Audio Ports
1. PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard Port
Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3. Parallel Port
This connector provides printer port interface.
4. DisplayPort
The DisplayPort standard species a high-bandwidth, bidirectional display interconnect that
enables a common interface approach for internal and external display connectivity. It replaces
both DVI and LVDS, addresses the current issues with DVI and its derivatives, and ensures
signicant future extensibility to meet customer needs. You need to connect to a display device
with a DisplayPort interface.
5. VGA Port
To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.
6. USB Ports
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as an
USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
7. Audio Ports
For the denition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :
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Port2-channel4-channel5.1-channel7.1-channel
BlueLine InLine InLine InLine In
GreenLine OutFront Speaker OutFront Speaker OutFront Speaker Out
PinkMicrophone InMicrophone InMicrophone InMicrophone In
Orange--Center/Subwoofer Out Center/Subwoofer Out
Black-Rear Speaker OutRear Speaker OutRear Speaker Out
Grey---Side Speaker Out
* : Please refer to Chapter 4, and install the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio
output ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels. The fundamental audio outputs are
depicted in the table above.
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8. RJ-45 LAN Port
The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.
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LAN Type
1000M
Left: ActiveRight: Link
StatusDescriptionStatusDescription
OffNo LinkOffNo Link
Green
Blinking
Data
Activity
Off10Mb/s Connection
Green100Mb/s Connection
Orange1000Mb/s Connection
Active
LED
Link
LED
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This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including
the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin
headers and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised
during the installation of these modules. Please refer to the
motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in
this chapter carefully.
This chapter includes the following information :
■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
■ Install the Memory
■ Install an Expansion Card
■ Install other Internal Connectors
■ Jumpers
Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard.
CPU Support List:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Memory, VGA Compatibility List:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx
2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU :
■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before
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installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
■ Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or
you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU
socket.)
■ Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating
and damage of the CPU may occur.
■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications
since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to
set the frequency beyond the standard specications, please do so according to your
hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:
(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)
■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology
■ A chipset that supports HT Technology
■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology
■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
Install the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
LGA1156 CPU Socket
Alignment Key
Pin-1 corner of
the CPU Socket
LGA1156 CPU
Notch
Pin-1 triangle
marking of CPU
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Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :
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Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
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1. Release the CPU socket lever.
3. Remove protective socket cover.
2. Lift the metal cover on the CPU
socket.
4. Check pin one marking (triangle)
with the pin one corner of the CPU
socket, align the CPU notches with
the socket alignment keys and gently
put the CPU onto the socket.
5. When CPU is properly seated,
replace the metal cover and push the
CPU socket lever back to its locked
position.
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Install the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.
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1. Apply and spread an even thermal
grease on the surface of CPU.
3. Chec k the sol de r side of the
motherboard, the push pin should be
xed as depicted in the picture.
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2. Place the four bolts of the CPU
cooler to the holes of the motherboard,
push them straight down from the top,
and the bolts will be fastened on the
motherboard. That's it.
4. Attach t he 4-wire C PU cooler
connector to the CPU FAN header
on the motherboard .
Release bolts of CPU cooler from
motherboard :
1.Tu r n i n g th e pu s h pin (b o l t )
along with the direction of arrow
(counterclockwise).
2. Pull the push pin straight up.
3. Turning push pin clockwise to its
default position.
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adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
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2-2 Install the Memory
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory :
■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only
one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides Four DDR3 memory socketsand supports Dual Channel Technology.
When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.
Four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels :
Channel 0 : DIMM1 , DIMM2
Channel 1 : DIMM3 , DIMM4
The combinations of DIMM modules are :
DIMM1DIMM2DIMM3DIMM4
Single ChannelDS/SS---
Single ChannelDS/SSDS/SS--
Single Channel-DS/SS--
Single Channel--DS/SS-
Single Channel---DS/SS
Single Channel--DS/SSDS/SS
Dual ChannelDS/SS-DS/SS-
Dual ChannelDS/SS--DS/SS
Dual Channel-DS/SSDS/SS-
Dual Channel-DS/SS-DS/SS
Dual ChannelDS/SSDS/SSDS/SSDS/SS
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For this motherboard, DIMM(1,2), DIMM(3,4) are two pairs of channels. For Lynneld
CPU, in each pair of DIMM channel, you need to install yellow DIMM rst, then install
white DIMM the second. White DIMM can not function if no yellow DIMM is installed.
(Please refer to the silkscreen next to the DIMM slots to identify the sequence of
DIMM(1,2, 3, 4) on the motherboard.)
(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)
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Installing a Memory
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■ Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to
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install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
144-Pin
96-Pin
Notch
If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated
by a notch in the middle, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install
your memory modules into the sockets.
Step 1:
Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket.
Place the memory module onto the socket, then put
your ngers on top edge of the module, and push
it down rmly and seat it vertically into the memory
socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place
when the memory module is securely inserted.
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2-3 Install an Expansion Card
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■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual
that came with your expansion card.
■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PCI Express x16
PCI Express x1
PCI
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis
back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover.
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for
your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card :
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• Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot.
Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of
the PCI Express x16 slot.
• Removing the Card:
Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release
the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.
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2-4 Install other Internal Connectors
Power Connectors
This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all the
devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply.
24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1
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PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are
properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the
connector and make sure it is secure.
Pin #DenitionPin #Denition
13.3V133.3V
23.3V14-12V
3GND15GND
4+5V16PS_ON(Soft On/Off)
5GND17GND
6+5V18GND
7GND19GND
8Power Good20NC
9+5V SB(Stand by +5V)21+5V
2413
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PWR1
We recommend you using a 24-pin power supply.
If you are using a 20-pin power supply, you need
to align the ATX power connector according to
the picture.
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10+12V22+5V
11+12V 23+5V
123.3V 24GND
Pin No. 24
20-Pin Power
4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector :PWR2
Connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.
3 1
Pin #Denition
+12V
GND
4 2
PWR2
1GND
2GND
3+12V
4+12V
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Audio Connector : F_AUDIO
The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It
provides the Front Audio output choice.
S/PDIF OUT Connector : SPDIF_OUT
The connector is used for S/PDIF output.
USB Connectors : F_USB1_A/2_A/3_A
In addition to the USB ports on the rear panel, this
product also provides 10-pin USB headers on its
motherboard. By connecting through USB cables
with them, user can quickly expand another USB
ports on the front panel.
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2
VCC
DD+
GND
EMPTY
F_USB1_A/2_A/3_A
VCC
DD+
GND
NC
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PORT1_L
PORT1_R
PORT2_R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2_L
EMPTY
SPDIF_OUT
SPDIF_OUT
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F_AUDIO
+5V
GND
2
AUD_GND
PRESENCEJ
SENSE1_RETURN
EMPTY
SENSE2_RETURN
1
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Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with
SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this
feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up
to 300MB/s data transfer rate.
TPM Connector : TPM
The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the
ability to the PC to run applications more secure and
to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. To utilize this function, you should purchase
additional device and install it.
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SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6
1 2
LCLK
LFRAMEn
LRESETn
LAD3
VDD
LAD0
NC_1
NC_2
GND
LPCPDn
19 20
TPM
GND
TX+
TXGND
RXRX+
GND
GND
EMPTY
NC_3
LAD2
LAD1
GND
NC_4
SERIRQ
CLKRUNin
NC_5
Front Panel Connector : FP1
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting
the front panel switch and LED Indicators.
Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED)
Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It
indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin
2
connector is directional with +/- sign.
Reset Switch (RESET-SW)
Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front
panel of the case; the system will restart when the
switch is pressed.
Power LED Connector (PWR-LED)
Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel
of the chassis. The Power LED indicates the system’s
status. When the system is in operation (S0 status),
the LED is on. When the system gets into sleep mode
(S1) , the LED is blinking; When the system is in S3/S4
sleep state or power off mode (S5), the LED is off. This
2-pin connector is directional with +/- sign.
Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW)
Connect to the power button on the front panel of the
chassis. Push this switch allows the system to be turned
on and off rather than using the power supply button.
HDD-LED
RESET-SW
NC
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2
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+
PWR-LED
-
-
PWR-SW
EMPTY
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FP1
Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN1
There are two main fan headers on this motherboard.
The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC
Health Status” section of the BIOS Setup. These fans
can be automatically turned off after the system enters
S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states.
COM Connector : COM1
This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM port for
legacy compatibility. User must purchase another RS232
cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end to connect
with the external RS232 device and another end with 10-
pin female connector to connect with COM1 connector in
the motherboard.
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GND
1
POWER
SENSE
CONTROL
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1
1 2
RLSD
SOUT
GND
RTS
RI
SIN
DTR
DSR
CTS
EMPTY
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2-5 Jumpers
For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them.
This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by changing the jumper
settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper setting.
Description of Jumpers
1. For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identied by the bold silkscreen next to it.
However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”.
2. The following table explains different types of the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper
cap on the two pins to temporarily short them. The shorting can also be done by touching two
pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. It can prevent
The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data,
date, time information, hardware password... etc.). Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to
factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modied.
The steps to clear CMOS data are :
1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove jumper cap from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to short them. This will clear CMOS
data.
3. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed.
4. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it on.
5. Go to BIOS Setup to congure new system as described in next chapter.
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Clear
Normal
(Default)
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1
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CLR_CMOS
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■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.
■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.
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Intel® ME Jumper: MFG
This motherboard uses MFG jumper to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function.
Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. It
provides latest IT management features such as Intel® AMT, that allows to improve management
of corporate assets.
Set the jumper to pins 1-2, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function.
Set the jumper to pins 2-3, you can disable the Intel® Management Engine function.
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Enable
(Default)
Disable
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MFG
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Before ashing BIOS ROM, you need to set MFG jumper to pins 2-3 rst.
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This chapter tells how to change system settings through
the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.
You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases
occur :
1. An error message appears on the screen during the system
Power On Self Test (POST) process.
2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.
This chapter includes the following information :
■ Enter BIOS Setup
■ Main Menu
■ Standard BIOS Features
■ Advanced BIOS Features
■ Advanced Chipset Features
■ Boot Conguration Features
■ Power Management Setup
■ PnP/PCI Congurations
■ PC Health Status
■ BIOS Security Features
■ Load Fail-Safe Defaults
■ Load Optimized Defaults
■ Save & Exit Setup
■ Exit Without Saving
Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described
in this manual is for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of this
manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in
the future. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is available.
Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the
BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer,
when the message "Press <Del> to enter Setup, <Esc> to boot menu" appears at the bottom
of the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
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We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we
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Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices.
Use the arrow keys to select a specic item and press <Enter> to go to the sub-menu.
Each item in the main menu is explained below:
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
► Standard BIOS Features
► ► PC Health Status
► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features
► Advanced Chipset Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
► Boot Configuration Features Load Optimal Defaults
► Power Management Setup Save and Exit Setup
► PnP/PCI Congurations Exit Without Saving
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Configure Time and Date. Display System Information...
v02.61 (c) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
► Standard BIOS Features
It displays the basic system conguration, such as BIOS date code, ID, system date, time and
Floppy drive. They all can be set up through this menu.
► Advanced BIOS Features
The advanced system features can be set up through this menu.
► Advanced Chipset Features
The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance
can be optimized.
► Boot Configuration Features
The boot congurations can be set or changed through this menu.
► Power Management Setup
All the items related with Green function features can be setup through this menu.
► PnP/PCI Configurations
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PCI/PnP features, such as graphics card select and bus master ...etc. can be modied through
this option.
► PC Health Status
This setup enables you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of
your CPU/System.
► BIOS Security Features
The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use
of your computer. If you set a password, the system will ask you to key in correct password
before boot or access to Setup.
► Load Fail-Safe Defaults
The Fail-safe default BIOS settings can be loaded through this menu. For normal operation, it
is more reliable than optimal setting. But if your system loading becomes heavy (such as more
I/O cards, memory...etc.), we will recommend you to adjust some BIOS settings instead of
using this default.
► Load Optimal Defaults
The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may offer bet-
ter performance in some ways (such as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may cause
problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your system loading is
heavy, set to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. What you need
now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to nd out the best setting for your
current system.
► Save & Exit Setup
Save setting values to CMOS and exit.
► Exit Without Saving
Do not change anything and exit the setup
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When we talk about <+> and <-> keys in this manual, they are the single-keypad
keys of the numeric keypad which is located at the right hand side of your desktop
keyboard. They are not the combination keys made by pressing and holding down
<Shift> key rst, then press <+ => or <-_> key the next.
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Standard BIOS Features
This sub-menu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, oppy drive
and so on. Use the arrow up/down keys to select an item, then use the <+> or <-> keys to change
the setting.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
Standard BIOS Features
System Time [17 : 33 : 49] Help Item
System Date [Mon , 03/29/2010]
Use [Enter], [Tab]
► SATA Channel 1 Master
► SATA Channel 2 Master [Not Detected]
► SATA Channel 3 Master [Not Detected]
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► SATA Channel 4 Master [Not Detected]
► SATA Channel 5 Master [Not Detected]
► SATA Channel 6 Master
Floppy A [1.44 MB 31/2"]
Model Name :Q57M
BIOS Version :997F1D01
Memory :512MB
MAC Address :00-01-6C-69-1C-94
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 530@2.936GHz
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This item is used to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. You can
use [+] or [-] to adjust the value.
► Enhanced C1
C1 represents Enhanced HALT State. It is a feature which Intel CPU uses to reduce power
consumption when in halt state. C1E drops the CPU's multiplier and voltage to lower levels
when a HLT (halt) command is issued. This item is used to enable/disable the C1E support.
When disabled, the processor will only retrieve the currently requested cache line.
► Limit CPUID MaxVal
This item is used to enable or disable CPUID maximum value limit conguration. Set Limit
CPUID MaxVal to 3, it should be [Disabled] for WinXP.
► Virtualization Technology
Virtualization (i.e. Intel® Vanderpool Technology) allows a platform to run multiple operating
systems and applications in independent partitions or “containers.” One physical compute
system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Vanderpool Technology can help improve
future virtualization solutions. This item will be displayed only when the CPU is supporting this
feature and the setting is used to enable/disable it.
► Execute Disable Bit
This item is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature.
Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer
overow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application
code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the
buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation.
Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit-enabled systems can halt worm attacks,
reducing the need for virus-related repairs. By combining Execute Disable Bit with anti-virus,
rewall, spyware removal, e-mail ltering software, and other network security measures, IT
managers can free IT resources for other initiatives.
CPU Conguration
[22]
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► Hyper Threading
This item is used to enable/disable the Hyper Threading Technology feature.
► Active Processor Cores
This item is used to set the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
► A20M
Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled.
► EIST
You can select the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item.
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology (EIST) allows the system to dynamically adjust
processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power
consumption and decreased average heat production. There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system.
Please refer to Intel Website for more information.
► Intel(R) C-STATE Technology
This item is used to enable/disable C-State. C-State means CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4.
IDE Conguration
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
IDE Conguration
Congure SATA as Help Item
SATA #1 Conguration [Enhanced]
SATA #2 Conguration [Enhanced]
IDE Detect Time Out [35] IDE
RAID
AHCI
Disabled
[IDE]
Options
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
context is lost (CPU or chip set) and hardware maintains all system context. (also called
Power On Suspend)
sleeping state except that the CPU and system cache context is lost (the OS is respon-
sible for maintaining the caches and CPU context). Control starts from the processor’s
reset vector after the wake event.
except system memory. CPU, cache, and chip set context are lost in this state. Hardware
maintains memory context and restores some CPU and L2 conguration context. Control
starts from the processor’s reset vector after the wake event. (also called Suspend to
RAM)
by ACPI. In order to reduce power to a minimum, it is assumed that the hardware platform
has powered off all devices. Platform context is maintained. (also called Suspend to
Disk)
system is in the “soft” off state and requires a complete boot when it wakes. Software
uses a different state value to distinguish between the S5 state and the S4 state to allow
for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to
wake from a saved memory image.
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you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be down after a period of time. The status of the
computer before it entering STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can quickly return
to previous state when the STR function wakes.
► APM Configuration
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.
APM Conguration
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
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Resume By PS2 keyboard
Resume By PS2 Mouse [Disabled]
Resume On PCI PME# [Disabled]
Resume On PCIE PME# [Disabled]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Disabled
Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] Enabled
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This item is used to install or change supervisor password.
After you input Supervisor password, it then will ask you to
input user password optionally.
BIOS Security Features
Help Item
[Press Enter]
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Enter New Password :
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
If you encounter any system unstable problem, you may try to load FailSafe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the
motherboard.
Select this option and press <Enter>. A dialogue box pops out, press <Y>
then press <Enter> to load the defaults; press <N> and press <Enter> to
Load Fail-Safe Defaults?
[OK]
[OK] [Cancel]
skip.
The BIOS have set the basic and safest default functions to ensure the stability of your system. If
your computer fails to run properly, then you may load this default to recover the system back to
normal, and carry out failure analysis in next steps.
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Load Optimized Defaults
Select this option and press <Enter>. A dialogue pops out, select <Y>
then press <Enter> to load the defaults; press <N> to skip.
By this default, BIOS have set the optimized performance parameters of
system to improve the performances of system components. But if the
optimized performance parameters to be set cannot be supported by your hardware devices, the
system may fail to work. It may happen on when you installed too many add-on cards on your
system, or overloaded the hardware until it can not afford.
Load Optimal Defaults?
[OK]
[OK] [Cancel]
Save & Exit Setup
When you select this option and press <Enter>,
Select <Y> to save your changes to CMOS and exit the
program;
Select <N> or <ESC> to return to the main menu.
Exit Without Saving
If you select this option and press <Enter>,
Select <Y> to exit CMOS without saving your modications;
Select <N> or <ESC> to return to the main menu.
Save configuration changes and exit setup?
[OK] [Cancel]
[OK]
Exit Setup Without Saving ?
[OK]
[OK] [Cancel]
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The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful
software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard
features.
This chapter includes the following information:
■ Install driver and utility
■ FOX ONE
■ FOX LiveUpdate
■ FOX LOGO
■ FOX DMI
Note : Because each module is independent, so the section number
will be reorganized and unique to each module, please understand.
Install driver and utility
This motherboard comes with one Utility CD, after installing the Oprating System,You can simply
put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to
guide you how to install.
1. Driver
Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to
install it rst. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" and then choose the items you want to
install, or you can click on each individual driver to install it manually.
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Click to visit
Foxconn's
website
Select
to Install
Utilities
Select
to Install
Drivers
Browse CD
Drop to
System Tray
Manual Installation Step by Step
Automatic
Installation by
One Click.
Exit the
program
Choose the
items you want
to Install
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2. Utility
Use these options to install additional software programs.
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FOX ONE
FOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users
to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequencies and fan speeds at
any time.
With FOX ONE, you can :
■ Modify system performance settings, such as the CPU and memory bus speeds,
CPU voltages, fan speeds, and other system performance options.
■ Monitor hardware temperatures, voltages, frequencies and fan speeds.
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Supporting Operating Systems :
■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using FOX ONE :
The very rst time you run FOX ONE, F.I.S. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent
Stepping) will require you to calibrate the CPU’s loading. Click “OK” to proceed
and start the Utility. F.I.S. is a feature of FOX ONE, which can automatically adjust your
Depending on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping
features are optional and only supported in some models. If the option is selectable,
it also means the feature is supported.
■ Voltage Monitoring is supported only in FOX ONE Premium & Deluxe products.
■ Fox Intelligent Stepping is supported only in FOX ONE Deluxe products.
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Before you running the FOX ONE program, the system parameters (such as CPU
CPU clock based on your current system loading.
clock, voltage...etc.) are controlled by BIOS settings. After you run FOX ONE, it will
take over, and the controlling right will be transferred to FOX ONE. Later, if you exit
FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again.
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1. Main Page
Show CPU
Information
Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan
speed/Temperature value
Toolbar
Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.
Toolbar
Alert Lamp
Switch Button
Skin Button
Exit
Minimum
Conguration
Homepage
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Alert Lamp
When the system is in healthy state, the color of alert lamp is green. When the system
is in abnormal state, the alert lamp color is red.
Switch Button
Click this button, it will simplify the whole FOX ONE control panel to a smaller
information bar (i.e. Simple Mode) as depicted below, you can drag this bar to any
place on your screen to help you monitoring system status.
Exit FOX ONE
Click here will drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray
Click here to go back to
FOX ONE full screen
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Skin Button
There are more choices of FOX ONE screen panels. Click this button, you can select
your favorite skin (FOX ONE Panel).
Click the new skin
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picture to select
the new skin
Apply the changes
Cancel the changes
Exit
Click this button to exit the program.
Minimum
Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower
right corner of your screen.
Homepage
Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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Conguration
This menu allows you to congure :
1). Monitor interval (ms) :
This is to dene the interval of different messages of system settings which are to
be displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second.
2). Simple Mode :
To select which message of system settings are to be displayed in the Simple
Mode. Messages such as CPU frequency, voltage...etc., they can be displayed one
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Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager technology supports RAID 0 ,RAID 1, RAID 5, and
RAID 10 (0+1) functions. It allows you to get high performance with fault tolerance, big
capacity, or data safety provided by different RAID functions.
In this section, we will use four SATA hard disks as an example to guide you how to
congure your RAID system. There are two 149.0GBs and two 74.5GBs. A creation of
second volume will also be well described.
In each screen, there is also a message bar about each key’s function, such as <Tab>,
<Enter>, <Del>...etc. it is to help making your selection easier.
Two topics will be introduced :
1). Installing a new Windows XP in a brand new RAID system.
2). Existing Windows XP system with new RAID built as data storage.
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Before installing the SATA hard disks, make sure to turn off the computer
and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the
hardware.
Steps to Install Serial ATA Hard Disks :
1. Install SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
2. Connect one end of the SATA cable to motherboard’s SATA connector, and the
other end to SATA hard disk.
3. Connect SATA power cable to the power connector of SATA hard disk.
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■ Both AHCI and RAID modes need to install Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
driver.
■ Set SATA mode in BIOS to AHCI, you can skip RAID BIOS creation steps,
but the software driver installation of Intel® Matrix Storage Manager shall
follow the same rule as described for RAID.
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5-1 Create a RAID driver diskette
If you want to install a brand new Windows XP on a AHCI or RAID system, you need to
congure the SATA Mode in BIOS to either AHCI or RAID rst. You also need to create
a RAID driver diskette for use in installing your Windows XP system.
Windows Vista has native RAID driver in itself, you can skip these steps.
1. Find a PC, put a diskette into its oppy
drive A:, this diskette will be formatted later.
Put the driver CD into DVD-ROM drive.
2. Depending on which platform your system
is, normally, it is a 32-bit XP system. Use
Windows explorer, and go to CD:\Driver\
Intel\RAID\Floppy\32bit,click on Raid-
Tool icon to start the creation.
3. Click "GO" to start.
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4. Select the desired destination FDD drive.
It can be the default drive A: or any USB
FDD. Click "OK" to continue.
5. Insert a diskette, click "OK" to continue.
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6. You can input a volume label for this diskette, click
on "Start" to format.
7.Cl i c k on "O K " to go th r o u g h this warning
message.
8. Format nished. Click "OK" to continue copying of
RAID driver into this diskette.
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9. Check if the diskette contains the driver les.
Later, when in the process of installing Windows XP in your RAID system, it will ask you
to use this oppy diskette to provide driver for additional specic devices, for example,
a RAID device.
10. Install Serial ATA Hard Disks :
10-1. Shut down your computer.
10-2. Install SATA hard disks into the drive bays, connect all power and SATA
cables.
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5-2 BIOS Conguration
1. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing <DEL> key during the POST(Power On Self Test).
2. Select the “Integrated Peripherals” from the “Main menu”, then select the “OnChip
ATA Devices” item and press <Enter> to go to the conguration items.
3. Select and Set the “Congure SATA as” option to [RAID].
4. Press <F10> to save the setting then PC will reboot itself.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
Configure SATA as [RAID]
IDE Detect Time Out [35]
Marvell 6121 PATA and eSATA [eSATA + IDE]
IDE
RAID
AHCI
Disabled
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
OnChip ATA Devices
[RAID]
Help Item
Options
5-3 Create RAID in BIOS
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Enter RAID BIOS Setup
When BIOS is restarted, it will display a message asking you to press <Ctrl>+<I> keys
simultaneously to enter the main menu of Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM
Utility. Press the <Ctrl>+<I> to enter Conguration Utility.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
1. Create RAID Volume4. Recover Volume Options
2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit
RAID Volume : None Dened.
Physical Disks:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB
1
2
3
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
1. Create RAID Volume
ST380811AS
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
ST380815AS
[ MAIN MENU]
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
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Create RAID Volume
Create RAID 0 (1st Volume)
1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>.
The menu appears :
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
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[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
Volume0
RAID Level:
RAID0(Stripe)
Disks:
Select Disks
Strip Size:
128KB
Capacity:
0.0 GB
Sync:
N/A
Create Volume
16 characters or less.
Volume0
[ HELP]
2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID0 system and press <Enter>
to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID0 to replace the default Volume0.
3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection. Select
RAID0 (Stripe) and press <Enter>.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Sync:
TryRAID0
RAID0(Stripe)
RAID0(Stripe)
Select Disks
128KB
0.0 GB
N/A
Create Volume
RAID Level:
[ HELP ]
RAID 0: Stripes data (performance).
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID0
system.
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Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
0Hitachi HDS721616PLAPVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
ST380811AS
1
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
2
ST380815AS
3
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.
TryRAID0
RAID0(Stripe)
[ SELECT DISKS ]
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
5. From the hard drive list, use Up or Down arrow key to reach the hard disks you want
to combine them as RAID0, then press <Space> key to select them. A triangle sign
will appear to indicate the drive selected. Here, we select two 149.0GB hard disks as
an example. Press <Enter> key to nish the selection.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
► 0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
ST380811AS
1
► 2
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
ST380815AS
3
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.
TryRAID0
RAID0(Stripe)
[ SELECT DISKS]
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
5
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
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6. It is now entering “Strip Size” menu. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired
strip size. The available values range from 4KB to 128KB. The strip value should be
selected based on different applications. Some suggested choices are :
16K - Best for sequential transfer.
64K - Good general purpose strip size.
128K - Best performance for most desktops and workstations .
The default value is 128K for RAID0. Press <Enter>.
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Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
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RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
TryRAID0
RAID0(Stripe)
Disks:
Select Disks
Strip Size:
128KB
Capacity:
128KB
298.1 GB
Sync:
N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP]
The following are typical values:
7. In “Capacity” item, the default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected
disks. As we want to introduce how to create two disk volumes (like logical devices C:
and D:) in a RAID0 system, so we only key in 150GB here to build the rst volume.
Later, we will also describe how the second volume is generated. Input 150GB, and
press <Enter>.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
TryRAID0
RAID0(Stripe)
Select Disks
128KB
465.8 GB
150
Create Volume
RAID Level:
[ HELP]
The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected
disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
volume on these disks
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8. In “Create Volume” item, press <Enter>.
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Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
TryRAID0
Name:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Sync:
RAID0(Stripe)
Select Disks
128KB
150 GB
N/A
Create Volume
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
RAID Level:
Press ENTER to create the specified volume.
A warning message will appear :
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :
9. Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu, a 150GB RAID0 system
is normally congured.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
1. Create RAID Volume4. Recover Volume Options
2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit
RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable
0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 150.0GB
Physical Disks:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB
1
2
3
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
1. Create RAID Volume
ST380811AS
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
ST380815AS
[ MAIN MENU]
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
Normal Yes
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk(0)
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
Member Disk(0)
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[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
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Create RAID0 (2nd Volume)
1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>.
The menu appears :
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
Volume0
RAID Level:
RAID0(Stripe)
Disks:
Select Disks
Strip Size:
128KB
Capacity:
0.0 GB
Sync:
N/A
Create Volume
16 characters or less.
Volume0
[ HELP]
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[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
2. In "Name" item, we name it as TryRAID0-1 for second volume.
3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection, only
RAID0, 1 can be selected. Select RAID0 (Stripe) and press <Enter>.
(Note : You also can try to select RAID1 for the second volume as an experiment here)
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Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
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Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Sync:
TryRAID0-1
RAID0(Stripe)
RAID0(Stripe)
Select Disks
128KB
0.0 GB
N/A
Create Volume
RAID Level:
[ HELP ]
RAID 0: Stripes data (performance).
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID0
second volume system.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
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Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk
0Hitachi HDS721616PLAPVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
ST380811AS
1
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
2
ST380815AS
3
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.
TryRAID0-1
RAID0(Stripe)
[ SELECT DISKS ]
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
5. From the hard disk list, select the previously congured RAID0 hard disks, and press
<Space> key to select them. Two signs will appear to indicate the selections. Press
<Enter> to continue.
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Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk
►0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk
ST380811AS
1
►2
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
ST380815AS
3
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
TryRAID0-1
RAID0(Stripe)
[ SELECT DISKS]
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
5
Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.
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6. It goes to “Strip Size” menu directly. Capacity automatically displays 148.1GB, and
at this time, you can not input any value in capacity as there is no additional volume
available.
The available values of Strip Size range from 4KB to 128KB. The strip value should be
selected based on different applications. Some suggested choices are :
16K - Best for sequential transfer.
64K - Good general purpose strip size.
128K - Best performance for most desktops and workstations .
The default value is 128K. Press <Enter>.
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RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
TryRAID0-1
RAID0(Stripe)
Disks:
Select Disks
Strip Size:
128KB
Capacity:
128KB
148.1 GB
Sync:
N/A
Create Volume
The following are typical values:
7. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>.
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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
TryRAID0-1
Name:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Sync:
RAID0(Stripe)
Select Disks
128KB
148.1 GB
N/A
Create Volume
Create Volume
RAID Level:
[ HELP]
[ HELP ]
Press ENTER to create the specified volume.
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A message will appear :
Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :
Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu. Two RAID0 volumes
were congured.
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1. Create RAID Volume4. Recover Volume Options
2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit
RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable
0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 150.0GB
1 TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 148.1GB
Physical Disks:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB
1
2
3
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
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1. Create RAID Volume
ST380811AS
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
ST380815AS
[ MAIN MENU]
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
Normal Yes
Normal Yes
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk(0,1)
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
Member Disk(0,1)
5
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Create RAID 1
1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.
2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID1 system and press
<Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID1 to replace the default Volume0.
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5
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
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Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name:
Volume0
RAID Level:
Strip Size:
TryRAID1
RAID0(Stripe)
Disks:
Select Disks
128KB
Capacity:
0.0 GB
Sync:
N/A
Create Volume
16 characters or less.
[ HELP]
3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection.
Select RAID1 (Mirror) and press <Enter>.
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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Sync:
TryRAID1
RAID1(Mirror)
RAID1(Mirror)
Select Disks
N/A
0.0 GB
N/A
Create Volume
RAID Level:
[ HELP ]
RAID1: Mirrors data (redundancy).
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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to dispaly the hard disks list for this
RAID1 system.
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Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
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Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
0Hitachi HDS721616PLAPVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
ST380811AS
1
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
2
ST380815AS
3
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
Select 2 disks to use in creating the volume.
TryRAID1
RAID1(Mirror)
[ SELECT DISKS ]
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
5. From the hard drive list, use Up or Down arrow key to reach the hard disks you want
to combine them as RAID1, then press <Space> key to select them. A triangle sign
will appear to indicate the drive selection. Here, we select one 149.0GB and one
74.5GB hard disks. Press <Enter> key to nish the selection.
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Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
►0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
►1
ST380811AS
1
ST380811AS
2
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
ST380815AS
3
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
TryRAID1
RAID1(Mirror)
[ SELECT DISKS]
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
5
Select 2 disks to use in creating the volume.
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
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81
6. It will skip “Strip Size” menu for RAID1.
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5
7. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The size of the smaller
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The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected
disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
TryRAID1
RAID1(Mirror)
Disks:
Select Disks
Strip Size:
N/A
Capacity:
74.5 GB
Sync:
N/A
Create Volume
volume on these disks
74.5
[ HELP]
hard disk 74.5GB is becoming the default value, and it indicates the maximum
capacity.
8. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear:
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :
Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.
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1. Create RAID Volume4. Recover Volume Options
2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit
RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable
0 TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 74.5GB
Physical Disks:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB
1
2
3
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
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1. Create RAID Volume
ST380811AS
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
ST380815AS
[ MAIN MENU]
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
Normal Yes
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
Member Disk(0)
82
Create RAID 10 (0+1)
1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.
2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID10 system and press
<Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID10 to replace the default Volume0.
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[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
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Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
Volume0
RAID Level:
Strip Size:
TryRAID10
RAID0(Stripe)
Disks:
Select Disks
128KB
Capacity:
0.0 GB
Sync:
N/A
Create Volume
16 characters or less.
[ HELP]
3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection.
Select RAID10(RAID0+1) and press <Enter>.
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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Sync:
TryRAID10
RAID0(Stripe)
RAID10(RAID0+1)
Select Disks
64KB
149.1 GB
N/A
Create Volume
RAID Level:
5
[ HELP ]
RAID 10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror.
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4. After exiting from "RAID Level", it goes directly to "Stripe Size" item. Because all
four disks are selected for RAID10, so there is no need to go to Disks option.
5. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size when entering “Strip
Size” menu. The default value is 64K.
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RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
5
RAID5 - 64KB
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
TryRAID10
RAID10(RAID0+1)
Disks:
Select Disks
Strip Size:
128K
Capacity:
64KB
149.1 GB
Sync:
N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP]
The following are typical values:
6. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The default value is
twice the smallest hard disk size, that is, 74.5GB * 2 = 149GB.
7. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear :
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :
Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.
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1. Create RAID Volume4. Recover Volume Options
2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit
RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable
0 TryRAID10 RAID10(0+1) 64KB 149.1GB
Physical Disks:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB
1
2
3
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
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1. Create RAID Volume
ST380811AS
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
ST380815AS
[ MAIN MENU]
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
Normal Yes
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk(0)
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Member Disk(0)
Member Disk(0)
84
Create RAID5 (Parity)
1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.
2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID5 system and press
<Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID5 to replace the default Volume0.
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[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name:
Volume0
RAID Level:
Strip Size:
RAID0(Stripe)
Disks:
Select Disks
64KB
Capacity:
0.0 GB
Sync:
N/A
Create Volume
16 characters or less.
TryRAID5
[ HELP]
3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection.
Select RAID5(Parity) and press <Enter>.
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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Sync:
TryRAID5
RAID0(Stripe)
RAID5(Parity)
Select Disks
64KB
0.0 GB
N/A
Create Volume
RAID Level:
5
[ HELP ]
RAID 5: Stripes data and parity.
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this
RAID5 system.
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Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
0Hitachi HDS721616PLAPVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
ST380811AS
1
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
2
ST380815AS
3
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
Select 3 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.
TryRAID5
RAID5(Parity)
[ SELECT DISKS ]
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
5
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
5. From the hard drive list, use Up or Down arrow key to reach the hard disks you want
to combine them as RAID5, then press <Space> key to select them. A triangle sign
will appear to indicate the drive selection. Here, we select two 149.0GB and 74.5GB
hard disks for an example. Press <Enter> key to nish the selection.
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Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
►0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
►1
ST380811AS
► 2
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
ST380815AS
3
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
RAID Level:
TryRAID5
RAID5(Parity)
[ SELECT DISKS]
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 3 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
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6. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size when entering “Strip
Size” menu. The default value is 64K. Press <Enter>.
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RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name:
RAID Level:
TryRAID5
RAID5(Parity)
Disks:
Select Disks
Strip Size:
128K
Capacity:
64KB
149.1 GB
Sync:
N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP]
The following are typical values:
7. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The default value is
twice that of the smallest hard disk size, that is, 74.5GB * 2 = 149GB.
8. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear :
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :
Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.
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1. Create RAID Volume4. Recover Volume Options
2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit
RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable
0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB
Physical Disks:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB
1
2
3
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1. Create RAID Volume
ST380811AS
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
ST380815AS
[ MAIN MENU]
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
Normal Yes
5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk(0)
5RW1CA37
74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
Member Disk(0)
5
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
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Create Recovery
1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.
2.
In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the Recovery system and press
<Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRecovery to replace the default Volume0.
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[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 9.5.0.1021
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Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
Volume0
RAID Level:
Strip Size:
TryRecovery
RAID0(Stripe)
Disks:
Select Disks
128KB
Capacity:
0.0 GB
Sync:
N/A
Create Volume
16 characters or less.
[ HELP]
3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection.
Select Recovery and press <Enter>.
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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU]
Name:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Sync:
TryRecovery
Recovery
Recovery
Select Disks
N/A
0.0 GB
Contious
Create Volume
RAID Level:
[ HELP ]
Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk.
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this
Recovery system.
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[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
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Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
0Hitachi HDS721616PLAPVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
ST380811AS
1
SAMSUNG HD161HJ
2
ST380815AS
3
Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume.